The Last Dance: Two Seniors Enter Final Season.
Cheron Collington, Brashear – Class of 2020 What makes players like Stephen Curry great is his ability to make high percentage shots. However, in order to make those high percentage shots, a player needs to put him self that just…
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Continue ReadingCheron Collington, Brashear – Class of 2020
What makes players like Stephen Curry great is his ability to make high percentage shots. However, in order to make those high percentage shots, a player needs to put him self that just right position.
Cheron Collington, a 6-foot-2 guard out of Brashear high school moves without the basketball better than anyone I’ve seen in recent years. Coming in at number nine on the WPIAL’s Top Scoring list (24.2 ppg) last season as a junior, Collingtons’ court vision puts him in the perfect spot on the floor each and every possession to make the right play for his team.
What college scouts and coaches look for in a new recruit is how well that player will fit into their teams game plan. With that being said, I have never heard of a college or even pro head coach snicker at how well a player navigates the floor without the ball. So Collington has the ability to fit in just right with any future team that desires his off-ball talent.
The shooting guard, or should I say, “passing guard” doesn’t have a problem with making the right pass before taking a shot either. It seems as if Collington wants to create confusion on the hardwood by coming off screens without the ball and then dropping a no-look dime once he does receives the ball.
Although he seems like a pass-first player, his three-point shot and free throw shooting is remarkable. Whether he is sizing up a defender at the top of the key or shooting the game-tying shot from the free throw stripe, Collington does so with poise and little hesitation. His confidence from behind the arc and the charity stripe are something to keep an eye out for this upcoming season.
Lucas Garber, Waynesburg – Class of 2020
This kid is as diverse as they come when it relates to high school basketball. Standing at 6-foot-3, this high school senior has something special that may surprise most scouts. For me, Garbers’ handles are something that caught my eye when scouting him in the recent weeks.
Most players his height tend to be more of the rebounding/finishing type when on the floor. However, Garber surprised me when I repeatedly saw him turn opponents ankles into dust before finishing hard at the cup. In fact, his killer crossovers that eventually led to him being left wide open landed him 19.8 points per game last season.
And I wouldn’t take his wingspan lightly, either. His rather long arms make it look quite simple when driving the lane for a well-defended layup as he tends to finish hard in traffic. Playing at the next level will only improve his strength, making him a nightmare for future defenders.
Speaking of Garbers’ wingspan, if you think you have a wide-open breakaway layup, think again. His chase down ability on defense is like poetry in motion (for his team at least).
Garber is a shot-blocking machine as well as a magnificent ball-handler and would be a great defensive addition for any team looking to diversify their fast break opportunities.