Willie Wright Jr
Willie Wright Jr
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Max Wagner | Prep Hoops Scout
As a freshman playing in the loaded Lake Conference last year, there were times where Willie looked a bit timid offensively. He could make an impact on the defensive end, but wasn’t always looking to score. That seems to have changed as he came out firing on Sunday against Farmington. Farmington was able to put length on him as they have a very big team, but Willie had no problem connecting on pull-up jumpers over the top. He had the quickness to get to his spots in the mid-range and could stop on a dime to elevate for a shot. Parents in the stands were left going “wow” as Willie drained a number of tough jumpers as he looked to keep his team in the game.
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Read EvaluationMax Wagner | Prep Hoops Scout
Willie is one of the toughest on-ball defenders in the class, and he put that defensive ability on display on Saturday. It didn’t matter what spot on the floor he was guarding, he was going to make every possession difficult for his matchup. There were times he defender players half a foot taller than him, and Willie did a great job of absorbing contact through his chest and standing his ground to force difficult shots around the rim. Out on the perimeter he’s a pest on the ball, with the lateral quickness and effort needed to constantly cut guys off and make them change direction.
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Read EvaluationMax Wagner | Prep Hoops Scout
Willie is one of those guys who’s going to find ways to contribute regardless of how well he’s shooting. Running with Howard Pulley 15u, he’s one of those guys you can throw on an opposing team’s best guard and expect to make things difficult for them. Tough as nails defender who’s always going to be the first one on the floor for a loose ball in his area. Offensively you’ll rarely see the ball stick in his hands, as he’s a quick decision maker. Able to quickly get into his shot to knock down threes when the ball is swung his way, and was connecting at a nice rate in the two games I saw.
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Read EvaluationMichael Herrick | Prep Hoops Scout
-He ran with Howard Pulley 15U EYBL
-Up to 6’0″ height
-Buttery smooth shooter
-Nailed pull-up J’s & catch-n-shoot 3’s
-Multiple triples
-Forced multiple TO’s
-Scored inside the arc
-Steal, fullcourt scorer
-Double-digit point producer
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