Hidden Gems of Arlington, Tx (Part 1 of 4)
Here we analyze some of the best, most skilled, and most talented recruits out of Arlington, Texas that have been flying under the radar the past few years. All of these guys are unranked, but a few of them will…
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Continue ReadingHere we analyze some of the best, most skilled, and most talented recruits out of Arlington, Texas that have been flying under the radar the past few years. All of these guys are unranked, but a few of them will be on our rankings board in no time while the others will likely have a breakout season this year.
| Elijah Powers | Point Guard | Arlington Lamar | 2022 |
6A Sophomore MVP, Elijah Powers, is a point guard that can light the scoreboard up on any given night. Powers can score in a multitude of ways, his quick-twitch ball-handling allows him to create his own shot from multiple areas on the court. He’s able to spot-up and shoot off the dribble comfortably, but Elijah is most lethal in catch-and-shoot situations. The slightest bit of space and he’s making you pay. Impressively quick-trigger shooter that gets off the ground and gets the ball out of his hands in a blink of an eye. Shows good range on his 3-point shots, able to knock down shots feet away from the 3-point line. Powers stays in position to let it fly, he always shoots his shots, and he’s never phased by taller or contesting defenders. He has a terrific knack for finding openings beyond the arc, Elijah does a great job of moving around, leaking out, and using screens to get the space needed to shoot. Elijah Powers is a high-level emerging talent in the DFW, the young man plays with a lot of confidence and everything he brings to the table is conducive to winning.
| Alfred Washington | Point Guard | Arlington Bowie | 2021 |
Arlington Bowie point guard, Alfred Washington, is the true definition of heart over height. He has a refuse to lose type of attitude and plays with the ultimate determination and will to win. He displays an excellent grasp of the game as well as the point guard position, a very impressive and accurate passer that consistently looks to set his teammates up with easy points, whether it’s kicking the ball out, dropping it off down low, or throwing a lob, he’ll always put it right where only his man can get it. Extremely quick first-step and first-bounce, Alfred can get around a man and make a play in a split second, his change of pace and crossover moves are strong, under control, and effective. Washington’s speed in transition is terrific as well, he’s lightning-fast with and without the ball. He’s not a bad shooter either, Alfred excels when spotting up, he can get to the hoop, and hit off-balance shots. Alfred Washington possesses all of the intangibles to be a top-notch point guard, he has the potential to be a true leader of men, displaying great energy and intensity on both ends of the court, which often rubs off on his teammates. The kid plays with a winner’s mentality, although Washington is undersized as far as strength and height, he continues to find a way to make up for it with sheer effort on each and every play.
| Jalen Guinn | Shooting Guard | Arlington Martin | 2021 |
Jalen Guinn is a true 3-point marksman with phenomenal mechanics, a picture-perfect follow-through, as well as the perfect elevation and ball rotation. He’s such a pure, unconscious shooter, Guinn catches the ball and goes straight up with it whether someone is in his face or not. His release is consistent, Jalen gets his feet set very quickly, he never changes his shot, even when shooting from college range. He plays with a great feel for the court, Guinn seems to always find a way to get free beyond the arc, a defender must stick to him at all times due to the fact that he rarely misses and is extremely efficient when left wide-open. This humble baller understands his role and plays it well, it’s safe to say that he’ll become a high-level shooting specialist. Jalen Guinn is a senior prospect that appears to be just scratching the surface of his capabilities.