Prep Hoops Texas Top 250: 2023 Wings Part 1/3
This is my in depth analysis of the recent Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo. The competition at this event was the highest it has been and was an impressive showcase of all of the talent in the great state…
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Continue ReadingThis is my in depth analysis of the recent Prep Hoops Texas Top 250 Expo. The competition at this event was the highest it has been and was an impressive showcase of all of the talent in the great state of Texas. Be on the lookout for the rest of my content, as I thoroughly cover this event.
Garrett Nuckolls Garrett Nuckolls 6'5" | SG Bullard | 2023 State TX 2023 Wing LaPoynor High School
Garrett is a highly skilled shooter; he is great at shooting off the catch along the wing and in the corners. I was really impressed with his ability to shoot and create off the bounce. He has a soft floater he can get to in the paint and is a strong finisher on either side of the rim. He is a fantastic on ball defender, who fights over screens well and really gets under his opponents’ skin. I would like to see him work on his ball handling ability and keeping his head up to create for his teammates, he will be garnering a lot of attention on the offensive side of the ball and will be an effective weapon if he can create for his teammates.
Rylan Kennedy 2023 Wing 6’4 Lake Ridge High School
Rylan is an athletic specimen with elite leaping ability. He has that kind of vertical that allows him to seemingly pause in the air. He is an intelligent player who knows how to catch his defender sleeping with back cuts and dives to the rim. I would like to see him work on his ability to beat defenders off the dribble and scoring off the bounce. He is an elite finisher in the lane and has all the tools to be an effective slasher. This kid is one to keep your eye on as he continues to develop, he is already an incredible scorer and playmaker.
Ryan Blair 2023 Wing
Ryan is an oversized wing who can stretch the floor and beat you off the dribble. He is a knockdown shooter off the catch. His long legs allow him to out stride the man guarding him and get by. He is a good passer, his passes always seemed to be in the right location to set up his teammates for easy looks. I would like to see him increase his aggressiveness on both sides of the floor, he has all the tools to be a successful scorer and ball handler as well as a lock down defender with his long arms and legs.
Kendall Mitchell 2023 Wing
Kendall is a lanky wing with lots of untapped potential. He has quick dribble moves and is very skilled in operating out of the triple threat. He was not uncomfortable playing against older competition, even when getting pressed by tight defense in the corner, he simply got his defender to get back with a simple jab and then exploded the other way along the baseline to finish at the rim. I would like to see him add more strength to his frame, especially in his legs and work on his overall court vision.