Louisiana Rankings Breakdown: 2017 Top Athletes
Anyone accustomed to basketball or sports in the southeast United States understands the level of athleticism that exists and Louisiana is certainly no different. We’ll take a look at a few different style of athletes from the vertically inclined, lightning quick,…
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Continue ReadingAnyone accustomed to basketball or sports in the southeast United States understands the level of athleticism that exists and Louisiana is certainly no different. We’ll take a look at a few different style of athletes from the vertically inclined, lightning quick, and all around athletes.
All-Around Athletes
Galen Alexander (6’6 F, Lafayette Christian) – The combination of power, vertical, and quickness that he has is tough for most to challenge. He can soar above the rim and do so while finishing through hard fouls.
Josh Anderson (6’5 SG, Madison Prep) – He can go around you with ease and floats effortlessly. He’s a nightmare in transition with or without the ball thanks to elite moves both before the lift off and after.
Davontavean Martin (6’4 G, Ellender) – Everything Anderson can do, Martin can as well but just a notch below. He’s a threat to finish over or around you and one of the last guys you wanna see coming off a ball screen.
Brandon Rachal (6’6 SF, Natchitoches Central) – While he may not be among the elite in vertical or quickness, his bulk and fearlessness makes him a scary proposition. Can defend every position and play every position.
Vertically Inclined
Dexter Dennis (6’4 F, Southern Lab) – Very few in the nation can get up the way he can. Whether it’s off set plays or in transition, highlights follow. Even the elite don’t dare to challenge when contest time comes around.
Kevin Norman (6’4 F, Peabody) – When it comes to being quick off the ground and getting plenty high enough to finish, there aren’t many like Norman. Makes him an elite rebounder and a threat on any putback.
Mitchell Robinson (6’11 PF/C, Chalmette) – Not often you see a big man here but his lift is undeniable. It’s both quick and high and with his length it means there are balls that not many in the nation can get to the way he can.
Caleb Daniels (6’3 SG, St. Augustine) – Daniels has been showing off the bounce for quite some time and when he wants to finish above you with power, he will do so. It’s sneakier than most as well.
Lightning Quick
Lamont Berzat (5’8 PG, Landry-Walker) – The guy you don’t want to be caught on an island with and certainly not have to cover on a ball screen. Keeping him out the lane isn’t going to happen, just have to coral once he’s there.
Raylon Hardy (5’10 PG, Hahnville) – This summer he’s faced some of the top in state guards and none have been able to completely control him. When he wants to, he can get wherever he wants or needs on the court.
Diego Smith (5’9 PG, Covington) – If your ankles are weak, you might not want to check him. He’s been a threat to drop a defender as much as anyone this summer. Truly a chore if you have to defend him.
Davantre Vitor (6’0 G, Washington Marion) – Vitor has quickly risen thanks to his scoring ability and while some comes from downtown, his stop and go ability keeps defenders off balances. Means the pull up game is always a threat.