Top-5’s in 2021: Passers
With the possibility of losing the entire AAU season this year, I will try and mention all 115 juniors ranked. I like to take a look at my annual “Top-5’s”. Every player has their 1 skill they usually excel at. …
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Continue ReadingWith the possibility of losing the entire AAU season this year, I will try and mention all 115 juniors ranked.
I like to take a look at my annual “Top-5’s”.
Every player has their 1 skill they usually excel at.
It’s just a fun way to take a look at players’ elite skills in different categories.
We move over to the 8 passers. These are the players who can make their teammates better around them.
Here are my Top-5:
1. Jalen Scott Jalen Scott 6'3" | PG Paradise Honors | 2021 State AZ (Paradise Honors)
-The top passer in the AIA can seemingly find all 4 players on the court at any time. He is a special next level passer with incredible size for position. His full court passes are Lonzo-like.
2. Marcus Wady Marcus Wady 5'11" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2021 State AZ (Desert Vista)
-A wizard with the ball shined in the 6A Chip showing off his passing skills with close to 10 assists.
3. Bailon Black Bailon Black 6'4" | CG Ironwood | 2021 State AZ (Ironwood)
-Already known as one of the top shooters but his play-making can lead 5A in assists next year. He can find anyone on the court with his right and preferred off hand left in their shooting pocket.
4. Carson Basham Carson Basham 6'10" | C AZ Compass Prep | 2021 State AZ (Sunnyslope)
-You probably didn’t expect a 6’10 center to be on the list, but he is that special of a passer. He can surprisingly handle the ball well and makes plays consistently for others.
5. Carson Kelly Carson Kelly 5'8" | PG Chandler | 2021 State AZ (Chandler)
-A natural scoring PG from all levels, but is a very good passer. He can find anyone in traffic and makes plays with his tight handle and vision.
3 more:
1. Demetrus Johnson II Demetrus Johnson II 6'0" | PG Bella Vista Prep | 2022 State AZ (San Tan Charter)
-A flashy pure PG with good quicks and sees the court well.
2. Eric Lira Eric Lira 5'11" | PG Mesquite | 2021 AZ (Central)
-A pure PG who likes getting downhill and making plays for others. He’ll go through quarters without even shooting.
3. Austin Hutchings (Perry)
-Pass first PG who advance passes smartly. He can hit an open 3 plus make plays. He should get more PT next year.