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Zaylon
Birdlong PG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Pineville
|
LA
Birdlong continues to grow taller, seems like an inch every time he steps in the gym, and his...
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Zaylon Birdlong

Zaylon Birdlong | Pineville

Zaylon Birdlong

Class
2028
Position
PG
Height
5'11"
School
Pineville
Club Team
Cenla dynasty
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Position
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About Zaylon

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Zaylon Birdlong has good speed and agility, allowing him to be a dangerous player in transition. His ability to blow past defenders makes him a constant threat to push the pace and create scoring opportunities. Birdlong demonstrates excellent ball control, able to handle tight defensive pressure and create space for himself off the dribble but also is knock down shooter!

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

Very tough mentality, loves hard coaching, GYM RAT, student of the game! My favorite quote is “ A champion is made on the other side of I don’t feel like it” Inky Johnson

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

JAG, jobs of America

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

Helping others , doing community work with my church that my grandfather is the pastor at just developing good leader qualities also being a big brother so being consistent and understanding but also paving the way for others in my community showing my peers that anything is possible to who believes

What type of college are you looking for?

Grateful with whatever god blesses me with!! But definitely a school that’s family oriented you know hard coaching somewhere that will push me to be better

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Zaylon
Birdlong PG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Pineville
|
LA
Zaylon Birdlong
Birdlong continues to grow taller, seems like an inch every time he steps in the gym, and his...
Written by Donald Tatum
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Written by Donald Tatum in Sophomore Showcase Players: Skill, Leadership, and Basketball IQ
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