Taj Osborne
Taj Osborne
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Scott Hankamp | Prep Hoops Scout
East Grand Rapids earned a first round win against Lowell, winning by a score of 64-48. Osborne led the way with a game high 26 points. He can play an aggressive offensive style both as a shooter with range and as a downhill threat.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Hoops Scout
Osborne didn’t play with the flash of some others, even on his own team. But if you REALLY WATCH the game, he is and has been the key that starts the engine for his B3 team. Osborne can handle the ball, keeping turnovers to a minimum. He can score athletically as well as dish to teammates in the paint or cutting to the rim with over the top feeds.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Hoops Scout
Osborne really took it to defenses at the event. He attacked using dribble combo moves and got to the rim. Osborne finished in the paint and drew fouls and got the the free throw line. He also touched paint with the ball and kicked it out for assists and drew fouls.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Hoops Scout
I enjoyed watching Osborne play with his B3 Athletics squad. He really handled defenders off the bounce, where he was able to shake them to create space and attack from there. Osborne buried an athletic mid range jumper that caught my eye. He also showed that he could both finish and distribute off the drive.
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Read EvaluationScott Hankamp | Prep Hoops Scout
Osborne made sure that people will remember his name. He’s a solid guard that played well both on and off the ball. Osborne looked like a very comfortable shooter with range that extends beyond the arc. He’ll be a prospect to keep an eye on as we enter high school season.
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