Mini Film Breakdowns: Part 7
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, Part 4, Part 5, and Part 6 of our Mini Film Breakdowns below:
Jayden Alfred Jayden Alfred 6'3" | SF Mancelona | 2021 State MI (2021, G/F, Mancelona)
https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14024637/5e6d1685d45ff0137c6e5dbf
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– Underrated athlete and finisher
– Has 3 point range on both catch and shoot and off the dribble jumper
– Can back down defender and be physical in order to take advantage of mismatches
– He’s a bona fide threat in the open floor
Mohamad Farahani Mohamad Farahani 6'4" | PG Novi | 2024 State MI (2024, PG, Bloomfield Hills)
https://twitter.com/i/status/1328542543101956096
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– Has the look of a natural point guard that sees the floor well
– He rocks back and forth drawing the defender into his crossover from right to left
– Keeps his head up in the open floor scanning the defense
– He’s an accurate downcourt passer
Nino Carter Smith (2023, PG, De La Salle)
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– He can score from all 3 levels
– Can utilize both hands to attack off the dribble
– Uses a variety of dribble moves to create space and opportunities
– He has a high arcing jumper that looks very smooth coming off his hands
Keelan Stricklen (2021, G, Eastpointe)
https://www.hudl.com/video/2/396087/600515d85b476d03f00e8663
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– Strong in the open floor – can push pace
– Has 3 point range on jumper
– He can defend effectively the entire length of the floor
– Can score when contested in mid range
Cameron Strong (2021, G, University Liggett)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVGfJyKNEood&feature=youtu.be
MINI FILM BREAKDOWN:
– Likes to start on the right side of the floor and work his defender left
– Leans into and really sells his crossover
– He hangs in the air on his finishes, allowing him time to adjust if need be
– He’s an athletic guard that can chase players down and block shots