Week 2 Scouting Report: Outstanding Shooting Performances
Week 2 of Texas high school basketball was jammed packed with action and thrilling games that went all the way down to the wire. Here are just a few of the most outstanding shooting performances I watched during the second…
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Continue ReadingWeek 2 of Texas high school basketball was jammed packed with action and thrilling games that went all the way down to the wire. Here are just a few of the most outstanding shooting performances I watched during the second week of the season.
Frisco Wakeland 63 vs JJ Pearce 44
Cooper Sisco Cooper Sisco 6'4" | SG Frisco Wakeland | 2021 State TX – Shooting Guard – Frisco Wakeland – 2021
Sharpshooter, Cooper Sisco Cooper Sisco 6'4" | SG Frisco Wakeland | 2021 State TX is one of the most prolific shooters in the metroplex. He had a highly efficient night against JJ Pearce, he was absolutely lethal from every spot on the floor, especially when he was able to get to his spots in the mid-range. Seriously, this young baller was making everything no matter how tight he was defended, even knocking down a turnaround corner 3-pointer at the buzzer to end the third quarter. Phenomenal shooting fundamentals and shooting touch, when Sisco had a clean look he would gently kiss the ball right off the glass into the net. Cooper also moved very well without the ball and was very smooth with the ball, using hesitation and spins move to create space and get his man off balance. He was the main reason Wakeland started to take off in the second-half, not only because of his jump shooting but his dribble penetration as well, he didn’t shy away from contact either, in fact, he scored and prospered through it. Cooper Sisco Cooper Sisco 6'4" | SG Frisco Wakeland | 2021 State TX showed everyone why he’s the reigning 5A District MVP.
Katy Taylor 82 vs Brenham 43
Caleb Hart – Shooting Guard – Katy Taylor – 2021
Senior shooting guard, Caleb Hart, is a 6’1, 3-point assassin. He’s coming off a game where he scored 15 points, all from way beyond the arc, going 5-8 from 3-point range. A phenomenal jump shooter that was insanely hot in this game. It’s always amazing watching a guy shoot the lights out with such great concentration and consistency. Hart displayed textbook mechanics, perfect elevation, balance, and release. His stroke was very consistent every shot he took looked the same as the one before. He also showed an impressive ability to get the ball off his hands in a blink of an eye and he did it effortlessly. Caleb Hart must be accounted for at all times or he will make you pay.
Grace Prep 77 vs Grapevine Faith 67
Ajani Jamison – Small Forward – Grace Prep – 2021
Ajani Jamison caught fire, started to let it fly from deep, and it paid off tremendously, going 3-5 from beyond the arc, knocking down multiple 3-pointers in a single half to help stretch the lead over Grapevine Faith. Jamison also showed college range on his catch-and-shoot opportunities. Good high elevation and release point, he holds his follow-through till he sees the ball touch net. Ajani Jamison looked like he could really be a threat from 3-point range when he’s shooting and catching the ball in rhythm.