Top TN-based Point Guards from 2 Atlanta Events
EMERSON, GA–Two Atlanta events ran over the weekend. With evaluations from both, these were noticeably advanced guards. If a player has a number to the left of their name they are currently ranked on our website after previous evaluations. Peruse…
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Continue ReadingEMERSON, GA–Two Atlanta events ran over the weekend. With evaluations from both, these were noticeably advanced guards. If a player has a number to the left of their name they are currently ranked on our website after previous evaluations. Peruse the complete 2021 rankings.
Evaluated: Tennessee Tigers , Team Passion, Pro One Select, North Metro Elite, Team Curry. Fast Break AAU, PSB-Chattanooga.
Jasen Brooks (Fastbreak AAU 15u)
Bizarrely powerful, Jasen Brooks (Class of 2023) dominated the 15u division Friday evening. His physical attributes are insane for a sophomore-to-be, but the skills are not far behind. Solid outside shooter. Exceptional finisher in the lane. Brooks will be a MM-HM D1 player by the time he graduates from Cleveland High School.
#73 Collin Gore Collin Gore 5'11" | PG Upperman | 2021 State TN ( Tennessee Tigers 17u)
Mentally sharp and even more physically strong than he was a year ago. Gore’s court awareness is plus-plus for a high school starter. In numerous stress-inducing situations he made a calculated decision quickly to achieve the ideal result. For instance, Gore led his teammate on a crisp bounce pass off the pick’n’roll.
Gore split the double with sure hands. He never turned the ball over the backcourt despite constant one-on-one pressure. Gore didn’t take many outside shots and that wasn’t required of him. The Tigers feature an assortment of potent wing shooters.
Riggs Abner near. @gore_collin far.
Gore's passes are on time and on the mark. He even leads his teammates to threatening spots. pic.twitter.com/7ZOnjURlgv
— Prep Hoops Tennessee (@PrepHoopsTN) July 11, 2020
#49 Greg Moore Greg Moore 6'4" | SG Knoxville Central | 2021 State TN (Team Passion 17u)
It remains difficult to identify Greg as a point guard or a slight-framed shooting guard. With Passion he typically initiates the attack and yet also buries wing three’s with regularity. Combo guard? Maybe. Moore is a better than average athlete that needs significant weigh room devotion. Handle is average. The skills are at a nice level entering his senior season with Knoxville Central.
Zach Amonett ( Tennessee Tigers 16u)
Though Amonett was frequently featured on this website as a combo or two-guard he absolutely a lead guard. The Tennessee Tigers played a lot of 2-3 zone Saturday early evening and Amonett was more than capable of thriving within that system. His feet are quick, but not blazing. The outside shooting is a weapon. His court awareness is better than the average 2022. Plenty of playing time, plenty of wins.
#36 Darwin Randolph Darwin Randolph 6'0" | PG East Hamilton | 2021 State TN (North Metro Elite 17u)
Darwin’s incredibly powerful legs served him well throughout the weekend. With North Metro Elite he is the primary ball-handler and lead defender out high. On both ends, Randolph utilized his legs to create havoc. Randolph defended with active legs and powerful, down-swatting hands to generate a few turnovers. On offense, Randolph did a solid job of knifing his way into the lane and usually finish. Of concern was Randolph’s outside shot. He missed too many three-pointers and broadly speaking looked like a guard you can sag off of. Hopefully, that is not typical of this college prospect.
Randolph’s team finished the weekend 2-2 with wins over Lights Out Ballers and AC Georgia. They lost to Team Georgia Magic and Aim High, 82-76. Though they won their only Silver Bracket game, the bracket was truncated to exclude a final four of any kind, presumably because of Co-Vid concerns.
Nate Marsh (Team Passion 17u)
Late Saturday evening, Nate played very well against Team Forrest. His first half was especially dynamic. Marsh hit an open three-pointer in transition and dropped a glorious pull-up jumper from 14′ with some loose defense predicting the drive. Marsh stands about 5-foot-8 and accompanied Greg Moore Greg Moore 6'4" | SG Knoxville Central | 2021 State TN in the backcourt.
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