Zaire Johnson
Zaire Johnson
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Frank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
Zaire averaged 11 ppg this past season. He is a true pg who can play the 2 spot as well. Very crafty with the ball. Has a great feel for the game. Can speed you up but not get sped up. Confident and poised.
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Read EvaluationAri Rosenfeld | Prep Hoops Scout
Despite a relatively pedestrian scoring effort and leaving with a loss, Johnson was able to impress with his ability to make others better as a pure point guard. The southpaw nearly steered the Ravens back from more than 15 points behind with his efficient north-south play off the dribble. He was consistent in his ability to get to his spots before displaying impressive footwork and dexterity around the rim or spraying it out on-time and on-target to an open shooter. Johnson was also able to keep things honest from the perimeter himself with a compact lefty stroke. With a D1 offer already in tow, he projects as a clear scholarship-level lead guard for those who value an old-school skillset at that position.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A very quick heady guard. Handles the ball well. A lefty who can handle it with either hand. A creative shot maker. Gets into the paint and finds ways to score amongst the trees.
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Read EvaluationKevin Daniels | Prep Hoops Scout
Zaza, the electric lefty, knocked down a catch and shoot three from the top of the key and consistently rebounded outside his area. He guarded the ball full court, showing both quickness and strength. He penetrated from right to left to draw a foul and later converted a handed floater through contact. He added an offensive rebound layup and maintained high energy throughout the game. He hit a left corner three off dribble penetration and a kick out from Todd Arrington Todd Arrington 5'10" | PG/CG St.Rays | 2029 State NY , then finished through contact for an and one after another offensive rebound. He played quick and aggressive from start to finish.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A very crafty PG. Sees the floor really well. A cerebral floor general. He picks his spots when to score. Crafty finisher in the lane that can also nail jumpers.
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Read EvaluationKevin Daniels | Prep Hoops Scout
He played at a steady pace throughout the weekend and competed with relentless energy. As a scrappy defender, he drew multiple charges and consistently disrupted opposing ball handlers. Offensively, he knocked down a catch-and-shoot corner three, hit a smooth pull-up three, and used his quickness to finish a transition layup with control.
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Read EvaluationKevin Daniels | Prep Hoops Scout
He’s a crafty left-handed point guard who thrives in transition. His court vision stood out throughout the day, consistently finding teammates in stride. With sharp quickness and a strong understanding of angles, he gets downhill with purpose. His overall court awareness makes
him a reliable floor general.
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Read EvaluationFrank Mantesta | Prep Hoops Scout
A ball hawk defender. Uses his foot speed quickness to make the opposing ball handler very uncomfortable. Really quick with the ball. Changes speed and direction playing at a good pace. Will get in the floor for loose balls. Nice pull up jumper and can also get to the rim off the bounce.
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Read EvaluationAasim Sullivan | Prep Hoops Scout
Johnson is a crafty guard who excels at controlling the flow of the game with poise and precision. He reads defenses well and knows when to push the pace or slow things down to his team’s advantage. Coming off a strong travel season, he’s proven himself against top competition. As a result, his stock continues to rise with coaches and scouts taking notice.
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