3-Pack: 2021 Guards To Watch
The change in the recruiting cycle is going to be a big change for everyone. Right as we thought we were going to be getting out on the road, we get shut down. So, in order to spend as much…
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Continue ReadingThe change in the recruiting cycle is going to be a big change for everyone. Right as we thought we were going to be getting out on the road, we get shut down. So, in order to spend as much effort as we can in getting players seen, we are going to do what we call, 3-Packs.
With these, we want to highlight 3 players who are similar in class and position. Get some time to dive into some quick thoughts, stat breakdowns, and film. Today, we are looking at 2021 Guards in Austin Jordan Austin Jordan 5'11" | PG Fort Wayne South | 2021 State IN , Blake Wesley Blake Wesley 6'5" | SG South Bend Riley | 2021 State #95 Nation IN , and Jayden Taylor Jayden Taylor 6'4" | SG Perry Meridian | 2021 State #224 Nation IN .
Austin Jordan
Austin
Jordan
5'11" | PG
Fort Wayne South | 2021
State
IN
– 5’11 PG 2021 – Fort Wayne South (IN)
Stats: N/A
Thoughts: Jordan is a tough lead guard who can be a ball hawk and pass first guard. Does not have a ton of offense but is solid at driving and shooting along with his leadership on the ball. He may be on the smaller side but he plays with a lot of aggressiveness. Really could make his money as an elite defender at the next level. He just has a ton of confidence in his game. Still are some things to figure out but overall, Jordan is a tough lead guard that can be a very good player at the next level.
Blake Wesley
Blake
Wesley
6'5" | SG
South Bend Riley | 2021
State
#95
Nation
IN
– 6’5 SG 2021 – South Bend Riley (IN)
Stats: N/A
Thoughts: Wesley is one of the top prospects not only in his class and state but in the entire nation. Wesley is a long, rangy wing with a great frame. Really is a “do it all” type player as he is excellent at both driving and shooting. He has got some solid ball handling skills that pairs well with his long body. Depending on how big his frame gets, he could switch between the 2G and SF position. Also has some underrated IQ on the floor as well. Currently has offers from a long list of schools that includes Wichita State, Notre Dame, Purdue, Indiana, Xavier, Ohio State, Iowa, Texas, Louisville, and plenty of others. Wesley is a special player.
Jayden Taylor
Jayden
Taylor
6'4" | SG
Perry Meridian | 2021
State
#224
Nation
IN
– 6’3 SG 2021 – Perry Meridian (IN)
Stats: 21.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.1 spg
Thoughts: Taylor is a strong and athletic shooting guard. He is a long athlete with tons of skill and the upside looks outstanding. Loves to drive to the basket and is arguably at his best when he has the open space to run. Does not shoot outside all that much so it will be interesting if that starts to show. Has a real physical playing style and is not afraid to get down and make plays on defense. Taylor should be looking to go out with a bang in his senior year before he joins Butler in the fall of 2021.