2019 Uncommitted Guards (D1 Prospects)
Jordan Wright 6’5 SG Dunham Projection: MM+ Wright is definitely an outlier when it comes to the stereotypical Louisiana guard. He isn’t the most athletic kid in the world, but instead relies on an advanced skill set for someone his…
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Continue ReadingJordan Wright 6’5 SG Dunham
Projection: MM+
Wright is definitely an outlier when it comes to the stereotypical Louisiana guard. He isn’t the most athletic kid in the world, but instead relies on an advanced skill set for someone his size, as well as a really high IQ on and off the court. He still needs to work to expand his range to be a consistent 3 point shooter, but he has a good old-school mid range game. He is one of the best passers in the state for the 2019 class. From my understanding, his recruitment is still wide open, and I could definitely see a power 5 school scooping him up late. If not, he will be just fine going to a high academic mid- major program.
Jacoby Decker 5’8 PG Bossier
Projection: LM-MM
I’m a bit surprised to see Decker still on this list. Decker committed to Grambling early last summer, and I thought it was a pretty good fit, especially for a player that was struggling a bit with qualifying Division I. However, that definitely changed when Decker scored a 24 on his ACT, which led to a lot more options at the next level. Whoever is able to land Decker is getting a big time bucket getter and athlete. He is undersized, but plays with the heart of a lion. I could easily seeing him having a Marlain Veal type career, who has really excelled in the Southland Conference for Southeastern.
Kalil Thomas 6’3 SG Holy Cross
Projection: LM-D2
Thomas was our biggest riser when it comes to the 2019 rankings, and it is pretty easy to see why. Thomas has a super smooth offensive game, and can really get a bucket. He might be the best shooter of his class, and has hit 10+ 3s in a game mutiple times. He isn’t a super athlete, put is definitely a passable athlete who will get more athletic on a college weight program. He can move laterally really well, which in combination with his long wingspan leads to a ton of potential on the defensive side of the ball. He recently picked up his first D1 offer from UMass-Lowell, which I think is a good level for him. I don’t see him every being a star at the next level, but he is the type of player that will elevate a good team to a great team.
Tra’Michael Moton 6’1 PG Woodlawn-Shreve
Projection LM-JUCO
Tra’Michaell “T-Mike” Moton is the most traditional of all of the point guards on this list. He has a quick first step and can really get wherever he wants to on the court. He is a more than capable scorer, but I think does the best job of facilitating the ball of any of the D1 type of players that are still available. At times his effort level on the defensive end leaves something to be desired, but when he is locked in, there are few better on ball defenders in the state. I think he would be a really good fit in the SWAC conference, and it appears the coaches in that conference agree with me, as that’s where the majority of his offers lie. It also wouldn’t shock me if he were to bet on himself, and go the JUCO route for a year or two and see if he improves his stock.
Norris Williams 6’1 PG Archbishiop Hannan
Projection: LM-D2
Had he been healthy, I definitely think that he would have signed with a low major program this spring. However, after tearing his ACL at the beginning of his high school season, it sounds like Williams is going to be heading to an elite level prep school and will be reclassifying to 2020. Whoever is able to land Williams is going to be landing a shifty traditional point guard. He might have the deadliest crossover of anyone in the state for his class, and definitely looks to set others up more than he looks for his own shot. He is a more than capable defender, and I think the postgrad season will definitely help him get to the next level.
Rodney Munson 6’2 CG Bonnabel
Projection: LM-D2
Munson is built in the mold of a “new-age” combo guard. He doesn’t quite have the ideal size to play the SG spot, but also doesn’t necessarily have the skill set to be a lead guard at the next level. However, there is one thing that isn’t arguable. Munson can straight up put the ball in the hoops, and that will always be a skill that college coaches covet. He might be the fastest player end to end in the state, and that is with or without the ball. He has a bit of an unorthodox shooting form, but don’t be fooled; he is a more than capable shooter from deep. I could definitely see him having success in the Southland Conference, but I think he might still be a couple years away from having a big impact on that level. I could definitely see him going to a D2 school where he is a good fit for the system and style of play that the school plays at, and having a super successful college career.