Mini Film Breakdowns: Part 6
With the current basketball atmosphere here in Michigan, film has become an even more valuable tool for both players and coaches. We’ll look at clips that feature some of the talented high school basketball players in the state. After we…
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Continue ReadingWith the current basketball atmosphere here in Michigan, film has become an even more valuable tool for both players and coaches. We’ll look at clips that feature some of the talented high school basketball players in the state. After we watch the film, we’ll do a mini breakdown of each player.
Check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 of our Mini Film Breakdowns below:
Pierre Brooks Pierre Brooks 6'5" | SG Detroit Douglass | 2021 State #76 Nation MI II (2021, G, Detroit Frederick Douglass)
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– Looks explosive off the ground and authoritative on the finish – underrated in these areas
– College ready strength
– Sniper from behind the arc with in the gym type range
– Incredibly high percentage player in all aspects of the game
Thomas Dillard Iv Thomas Dillard Iv 6'4" | SF Kalamazoo Central | 2022 State MI (2022, SF, Kalamazoo Central)
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– Very active under the rim, creating second chances
– College ready strength and conditioning
– He excels in a physical style game
– He can finish in traffic and through contact
Kaiden McGillis Kaiden McGillis 6'5" | SF McBain | 2021 State MI (2021, SF, McBain)
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– He’s a downhill offensive player
– Uses his length well on defense – disrupts passing lanes
– Effectively uses a hard shot fake to create room for his dribble drive
– Multi level scorer with 3 point range – really pressures the defense
Jaden Sims (2021, G/F, Clarenceville)
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10489118/5e6d8a615b3c870ab84ec3c6
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– He can be a valuable secondary ball handler
– Looks to box out on the shot
– His vertical speed allows him to push the pace and run the floor
– Works well coming off of screens
Donovan Weatherly Donovan Weatherly 6'1" | PG L'Anse Creuse | 2023 State MI (2023, G, L’Anse Creuse)
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– Crossover from right to left gets his defenders leaning and allows him to blow by
– He has a nice skipping bounce pass that he delivers through traffic
– Can attack the rim and create for his teammates by drawing defenders
– He can create space for his jumper with his handles