Top 250 – Point Guards of Interest
Today we will talk about some points that caught my attention from Saturday’s Top 250 event. All these players come into the event un-ranked, but all of them can play at some level. Caden Coy 5’10” So. PG (Ottawa Hills)…
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Continue ReadingToday we will talk about some points that caught my attention from Saturday’s Top 250 event. All these players come into the event un-ranked, but all of them can play at some level.
Caden Coy 5’10” So. PG (Ottawa Hills) – To me, Caden maybe the best pure PG at the event Saturday. While he needs to get stronger and work on his athleticism, he has a lot of intangibles to be a very good PG at the next level. He has great vision and can really pass. In addition, he is a good shooter and very crafty, especially on the defensive end. The thing that may hold him back is that he is not a great athlete and is not very strong. He must continue to work get in the weight room and get stronger and more athletic. However, he will only be a sophomore and his ceiling is unknown. Will he grow, get more athletic? He is someone that I look forward to monitoring his progress, so should MM-D2 colleges as well.
Ethan Bell 5’9″ Jr. PG (River Valley) – Ethan is unranked, but really caught my eye on Saturday. He is very strong and and plays with a toughness that he needs due to his size. He really shot the ball well, especially from behind the arc. They biggest concern with what level is his size. He is someone that D2-LM need to check in on this winter, especially if you need a PG that is tough and can run the show.
Ja’Len Dial 5’11” Jr. PG (Ginn Academy) – Ja’Len is another unranked PG that I thought really showed out on Saturday. Like Ethan, he is strong and knows how to play. He can create little better than Ethan, but can still score on all 3 levels: 3’s, mid range and at the rim. In addition, he sees the floor and passes well and has the ability to be a very good defender. Another person that LM+ to D2 needs to check in on this winter.
Jahani Jackson-Branch 5’9″ So. PG (Beechcroft) – While I like some of the others that are listed more than Jahani, I do think he may have as high of a ceiling as anyone of this list. He is a shoot/scoring PG that has never meet a shot he did not like. However, he is strong and is a good athlete with the potential to be a very good defender. The things he needs to get better at right now is his ability to create for others and a willingness to get other involved and make them better. While he can score, he must first realize what he needs to be at the next level to not only be successful, but be a valuable member of any program. I have seen guys like him figure it out and turn into very good college players, and I have seen other not change and move from college to college and always blame others for their failures. I hope that Jahani realizes he can be a good player on a successful team by caring a little less about his shots/stats and more about helping his team win. I hope him the best and look forward to seeing him this winter and next summer.
KeAndre Kindell 5’10” Jr. PG (Gamble Montessori) – Like Ja’Len & Ethan, KeAndre is another unranked PG that I think has a chance to be a very good player. To me he has a chance to be LM+ -D2 ability, depending on schools needs and his ability to continue to develop. The things that stuck out to me about him is his ability to make shots in the mid-range and from 3 and, like Ja’Len, he is a will and very good passer. While he is a little thin, he plays stronger and tough than his body type, but continuing to get in the weight room and getting strong are keys to his development. Like Ja’Len and Ethan, I feel that their games translates a little better than some other more highly touted PG’s in their class. Looking forward to seeing him play, like I would suggest colleges doing the same.
Robert Palmer 5’7″ So. PG (Elyria Catholic) – Robert is small, but he is very talented little guard, He is quick and tough and can get into the lane at will. In addition, he shots the ball well enough from deep to keep defenses honest. Like Jahani above, the key to Robert ability to succeed at the next level is to first realize who he is and what he needs to do to be a successful player at the college level. Most 5’7 players are not leading the league in scoring. He must re-define himself into become a player that is a great passer and wants to lead his league/nation in assist. If he has that mentality, with the way he can shoot and get into the lane, he will see he will be an even better scorer by looking less for his shot and reading what the defense gives him. In addition, he must be an absolute pest on the defensive end and cause havoc and force teams out of their comfort zone and not allow them to get into a rhythm. Like the others, I think he as a chance and look forward to seeing what he becomes in 2-3 years.
Rayshawn Reese 5’7″ Jr. PG (Mc2 Stem??) – Rayshawn is a classic sleeper because he is a little small. Hoeweve, he played well in the spirit I saw him. Can make shots and plays hard. His size may limit him to D2 level, but he is someone I would like to see more of to make sure that in the limited time I saw him was for real. Like the others above, I feel like he raised his stock at this event.