Moore’s game has steadily improved over the last 12 months and it all stems with his ability to get a bucket on demand. The 6-foot-2 combo guard can tap into his quick-twitch operating in isolations to gain advantages on driving lanes to the hoop where he’s able to finish layups on tough angles or stop on a dime and knock down mid-range jumpers with regularity. If you’re not familiar with Moore’s game, the shots he makes can come off as difficult or ‘settling’ for tough ones, but that’s been his m.o. since he entered high school. This weekend was no different as he helped engineer McDonogh to 2-0 behind 21PPG, 5RPG and 2.5APG. The blemish, if asked to point one out from his showing, was his shooting from deep.

17p 5a 3r 1b 2s vs Landon

-Friday’s win was the most well-rounded performance that I’ve seen from Moore up to this point in his career. Moore got off to a slow shooting start but began impacting the game in other areas to get both himself and his team going in comeback run that fell just short. Moore made up for a missed 3 with a steal then a 45 cut for an AND1 floater off window, hit his matchup with a hesi crossover then showed the back foot burst to get another AND1 lay off the window with the right, and hit a smooth spin move fader in the middle of the paint. But most importantly, Moore got below the mid-post to drop it off to his bigs for easy layups and did a good job of getting two feet in the paint to kick out to his shooters. If he can guard at a high level and continue to use his scoring gravity to distribute to teammates off the bounce– he can earn himself a scholarship spot at the next level.

-Moore can really boogie as a smooth scoring guard that can create his own shot at a high level from 18′ and in. He sees the floor well and exploits late or high hedges to get to his spots in the halfcourt. Love how he gets downhill and draws contact around the rim to earn easy trips to the line that get him into a shooting rhythm. If he showcases the improved shooting range beyond the arc while filling it up as the catalyst of a fun McDonogh group– he should begin to pick up the college interest that he deserves during the scholastic period.

14p 5a 2r 1s vs Mass Rivals 1b

-The fluidity and ease of Moore’s scoring in the halfcourt gives Thrill 16u a steady scoring guard option that consistently scores in double figures without dominating the ball. Moore’s vision as a passer in the halfcourt continues to improve as he’s throwing hook passes to shooters and seeing pocket passes off a live dribble in the paint much more consistently to get his teammates going in the halfcourt which in turn makes him much more difficult to guard. Moore got all the way to the rim to score in transition then scored again after he stole an inbound to give his team 4 points in less than 10 seconds. From 18′ and in, he can get to his spots without a ball screen to score over different types of defenders and has improved his pivot to get into turn-around jumpers much easier in traffic once he’s picked up his dribble. If he can harness his quickness and positioning instincts to consistently serve as a pitbull POA defender, he will raise both his long-term ceiling and floor as a prospect that can fill up the stat sheet and win coaches games.

It’s been a nice month of April for Moore, who continues to prove himself as one of the best scoring guards in this local 2028 class. Whether it’s been the set of scrimmages we’ve been on hand for over the last two weekends or his latest showing at Spooky Nook, the 6-foot-2 McDonogh product has lit up the scoring column from all three levels. His loudest performance came against Team Final in a two-point loss where he went for 27 points. We’ve documented why Moore is such a tough check in one-on-one scenarios with his quick burst and minimal space to rise up for his jumper off the bounce, but it’s his ability to get skinny in traffic before finishing around the cup that makes him a tough assignment for defenders who are expected to be precise in their weak side rotations. This Thrill group is deep with their stable of guards, but look for Moore to be come the one who they lean on in crunch time of close games.

27p 1a 1r 1s vs Team Final

-Came alive late to cut the Final lead late in a comeback that fell short, but loved the fight to keep attacking down the final stretch of the game. Moore hit 3s off the catch and off the bounce, raced the ball well in transition and made good decisions in space, hit floaters off the window, and scored off a big-time extension lay through the contact for the AND1 bucket. Moore’s advanced handle gives him some perimeter wiggle that makes him a difficult guard to contain, even on the sidelines or baseline– he’s difficult to trap. Once he has the confidence to be aggressive off rip and not let up, his scoring outputs will only become that much more loud and consistent.

Moore shined in the open floor whether he had to the ball or was running the lanes before catching and attacking from the arc. He was a handful for any opposing guard when he had a clear path for takeoff as the 6-foot-2 combo guard possesses great body control while airborne to add craft to his finished and make it tough for anyone contesting to do so cleanly. His ability to get into his jumper quickly with high elevation is another wrinkle of his offensive attack that makes him a tough check for any defender. He’s got twitch, burst off his back foot and is progressing as a processor after making his way into the paint with his floor vision as a passer.

Well-deserved bump here for Moore who shot up from No. 35 to No. 19 as he’s emerged as the biggest offensive threat for McDonogh with no signs of slowing down. The 6-foot-1 combo guard can score it with volume from multiple levels and is as crafty as a finisher that you’ll find in this local class. His burst and herky-jerky movements with the ball make it tough for defenders to anticipate what’s coming their way. He gets good lift on his jumper and can contort his body in the air while maintaining soft touch on difficult attempts around the cup. Moore is good at getting two feet in the paint and hitting skip passes to shooters spotting up and as he evolves as an on-ball presence that can lift everyone’s game around him, this ranking will only improve.

Moore was one of the more impressive 2028 prospects in attendance throughout the entire event. The 6-foot-1 guard is forming into a real primary scorer who can shoulder the role and lead McDonogh to wins. Moore really knows how to operate on an island and create space with an array of moves, but is quick with his attack in getting to spots. He has the balance and confidence to stop on a dime in transition from three or in the mid-range for pull-ups, breaks out some true craft with his finishes around the cup and has that innate ability to hit contested jumpers with time running down. McDonogh split their games with a win over Montverde CBD and losing a tight one against a good Haverford team 63-59. Moore averaged an impressive 22.5 points with his higher scoring game coming against Haverford where he went for 29.

Sonny Moore Sonny Moore 6'2" | PG/CG McDonogh | 2028 State MD is a 6-foot-1 prospect in the Class of 2028. Clearly one of the most refined players in his class, he seems to produce in every possible setting. Moore is a very polished, well-rounded guard with a strong frame and the ability to play with or without the ball. His handle, vision, and scoring prowess to operate as a primary offensive option with relative ease. Moore is a reliable creator with useful playmaking instincts and the ability to make smart reads off the bounce. He displays quickness and instincts when containing opposing guards at the point of attack. Moore also rebounds the ball well for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would make him a more complete player. Sonny is a good player with a lot of tools and ability.