Top 250 Expo: Standout Passers
Last Saturday, Prep Hoops invaded Park School for their annual Top 250 Expo. In the best turnout yet, over 100 prospects gathered to showcase their skills in front of over a dozen college coaches and evaluators. This event is always…
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Continue ReadingLast Saturday, Prep Hoops invaded Park School for their annual Top 250 Expo. In the best turnout yet, over 100 prospects gathered to showcase their skills in front of over a dozen college coaches and evaluators. This event is always a perfect opportunity to find players who have flown under the radar and for the ones that are already talked about, a chance to prove themselves against great competition.
For this article, we’ll take a look at the players who stood out with their vision and passing ability.
Jaylin Webster | 6’1 | ’21 Dulaney
Webster had a handful of passes that had me wondering how he got the ball through the small window that it had to be delivered in. The 6-foot-1 point guard is extremely crafty with how he gets the ball to spots where only his teammate can catch it for immediate scores. Whether it’s a bounce pass (with one or two hands), a solid chest pass or more of a floating pass making sure it’s out of the defender’s reach, Webster is always looking to tally assists. For as many tight windows that he tests, he takes care of the ball. These were all great signs as the season for Dulaney approaches.
Brendan Davis | 6’0 | ’20 Broadneck
Davis is a high-IQ player in every sense. The 6-foot southpaw made a number of smart plays that not many players would be able to make, but he also kept it simple. One thing that caught my eye is that he is always looking to advance the ball in transition. When the opportunity arises to throw touchdown passes 3/4 lengths of the court, he does so with precision.
Anthony Smaldore | 5’10 | ’21 St. Paul’s
It was hard not to notice Smaldore on Saturday with his willingness to do whatever his team needed of him. Usually in this type of environment, players are looking to have more of an individual mindset. Not Smaldore. He was working his butt off on the defensive end, constantly talking and being positive with his teammates all while being an effective distributor. He got into the heart of the defense and made good reads on whether the big under the basket was open or to kick it out to three-point shooters.
Quinton Mincey | 6’5 | ’20 Eleanor Roosevelt
It was great to see Mincey out on the floor competing considering he is already committed to Mount St. Mary’s. In fact, Mincey was the only committed player to attend the expo. On top of all of that, he was a willing passer and play maker for others. Sometimes, the Division I commits want to make it clear why they’re a Division I prospect by scoring, but Mincey used his ability to blow past his defender at will to free up others. As a result, it made his team successful throughout the three games and led to wins.
Michael Green | 6’6 | ’20 Jefferson Forest
Green was the best passing big man at the event. He displayed so early on after getting good position on the block, using a power dribble to get into the lane and finding open shooters beyond the arc. His athleticism and size at 6-foot-6 make him a threat around the rim whenever he is near, but it was great to see his IQ by reading quick rotations and being able to deliver passes in shooter’s shooting pockets.