Top 250: Young Guns
Jaylon Taylor (Buford-pictured)- Taylor showcased his exceptional athletic ability once again at the Top 250, but that wasn’t what stood out the most to me from him at camp. His display of shooting was the biggest takeaway, as he connected…
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Continue ReadingJaylon Taylor (Buford-pictured)- Taylor showcased his exceptional athletic ability once again at the Top 250, but that wasn’t what stood out the most to me from him at camp. His display of shooting was the biggest takeaway, as he connected on shots behind the arc throughout the day. Taylor has a clean shot that comes off soft from his hand and doesn’t have any extra movement. At his height, he is able to get it off comfortably even when a defender is near. Pairing a reliable perimeter shot with his high-level leaping makes him a dangerous long-term prospect. His progress at Buford this year will be followed closely.
Kashik Brown (Cedar Shoals)- Although he was one of the shorter players in attendance, Brown played significantly bigger than his 5’7” listed height at the Top 250. He showed flashes throughout June with Cedar Shoals and is continuing to make improvements in his game as we get closer to the start of the season. Brown is crafty and fearless at the PG spot; he has displayed the ability to finish inside better than most prospects that are his size. He helps himself here by initiating contact and gaining separation defenders before getting all the way to the basket. There were a few times throughout camp where he basically bullied taller guards by putting his shoulder into them. I’m encouraged to see what he does for the Jaguars this winter.
Kashik Brown
Kami Young (North Cobb Christian)- Another strong guard, Young isn’t built like most sophomore perimeter players. He uses his thick body to create opportunities consistently, and converts more often than not. Young is comfortable both on and off the ball, displaying the necessary skills to man both spots effectively. He plays under control, makes good decisions, and is a capable shooter. While most young prospects get wild when they try to be aggressive and physical, Young has proven to possess a mature game. After having a nice freshman season at North Cobb Christian, it looks like he is ready to step things up another level in 2019-2020.
Kami Young
Lamariyon Jordan (Dacula)- After a strong performance at FreshmenU back in August, Jordan came to the Top 250 and more than held his own against solid older competition. Jordan has a calm, smooth game that you see more commonly from an upperclassman than from a freshman. He already has great size and length for a HS wing and uses it on both ends of the floor. Jordan is able to guard multiple positions, anticipates well, and extends well when finishing at the basket. Jordan’s best quality may be his ability to get to mid-range spots and hit pull-up jumpers, a rare asset regardless of age. He’ll be thrown right into the fire at 7A Dacula this year and looks sure to help them significantly.
Lamariyon Jordan
Alex Acosta (North Cobb)- Acosta drew praise from the coaches who had him on their court because of his motor and aggression. He’s willing to sacrifice his body and does not shy away from physicality at all. Acosta is constantly moving and looking to be involved in the game, which is very valuable in camp settings. The combination of these traits allow him to find success against older prospects, and quickly earned the respect of his teammates. Acosta serves as a combo forward right now and plays with the right approach and tools to contribute in that role; he’s pretty versatile, tough, and moves fairly well.
Alex Acosta