Spring Combine Recapture: Paxton Davidson
Nimble freshman point guard Paxton Davidson narrowly missed the PrepHoopsTN/AboveTheRimGym Spring Combine All-Star Team. As the fifth best freshman competing, PD was sorted #21 a single spot behind the 20 All-Stars. Davidson’s ceiling will be dictated largely by his outside shot, ability to finish after contact, and handles.
As a freshman Davidson checks two of the three boxes (shooting, handles)…for his age group. On top of that, Davidson is quick enough to cause a few problems in the halfcourt.
Paxton Davidson, 5’11.5″ PG (Mt. Juliet) — 2022
Guard Davidson completed the lane agility in a swift time of 12.01.- Standing Reach — 92″ or 7’8″
- Height — 5’11.5″
- Wingspan — 5’10”
- Vertical — 19.0″
- Lane Agility — 12.24, 12.01
- Spring Combine Ranking — #21
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- COLLEGE PROJECTION: Division III
Paxton Davidson is very light on his feet. His lateral movement is flawless and projects very well. Point guard is certainly his future as it is present. He defends the lead guard spot very well, like soccer’s outside backs. He gets to the point of attack before the dribbler and aggravates.
Davidson finishes his freshman year at Mt. Juliet, a consistently powerful Class AAA basketball program, in two short months. Benefits to playing for Mt. Juliet Head Coach Troy Allen are that 1) players learn to sacrifice and play within a team concept and 2) players compete in multiple meaningful, tense playoff games every season. Paxton did not play varsity in 2018-2019. In fact, he played Freshman Team.
His skills are at a nice stage. Handles are average for his age. They don’t inhibit his movement, which without the basketball is fluid and encouraging. Davidson performed well in the lane agility drill (12.01, 12.24). His vertical jump was merely ok (19.0″). Look to his footwork and smooth hip movements as indicators of future slashing ability.
With his footwork and handles, Paxton should invest in accentuating this advantage an overwhelming more burly guards on both ends. Ideally, Paxton would mature into a speedy, debilitating open floor visionary capable of knocking down the three-point shot if left alone. This is a realistic expectation that, if realized, imagines Paxton as a legitimate college basketball prospect.
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