Prep Hoops Louisiana Top 250 Expo: 2023 Point Guards (2/2)
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Check out my analysis from some of the standout point guards of the 2023 class that were on full display during the 2021 Prep Hoops Louisiana Top 250 Expo. I got a hands-on look at all of these high-level athletes.…
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Continue ReadingCheck out my analysis from some of the standout point guards of the 2023 class that were on full display during the 2021 Prep Hoops Louisiana Top 250 Expo. I got a hands-on look at all of these high-level athletes. Look for their stock to continue to rise after some very impressive performances!
Derrick Morris Derrick Morris 5'8" | PG St. Michael | 2023 State LA 2023- St Michael High School
Derrick is a true floor general; he is a real leader on the court. He has a great ability to throw passes the length of the court. He had multiple jaw-dropping full-court dimes to set up his teammates on the break. He is a crafty ball-handler who can break down defenders and get to the rim. He is also great at getting to his spots in the midrange and behind the line. Morris is also active on both ends of the floor, he did well at defending high-level ball handlers. He was a standout two-way point guard during this weekend.
NDerius Walker 2023- East Ascension High School
Nderius is an active on-ball defender who has the length and ability to defend high-level guards. He is very good at being in the right spot and has pestering off-ball defense. I would like to see him work on his ability to stay ready on spot-up opportunities. He is very good and controlling the pace and tempo of the game. He can make the right reads on the floor as well; I would like to see him work on his ability to pass the ball ahead on the break. I would also like to see him work on his pull-up jumper.
Zavien Trent 2023- Sulphur High School
Zavien is a reliable shooter off the catch. I was very impressed with his ability to knock down shots when he has the time to get his feet set. He is a great help defender whose active hands have a knack for poking the ball free. He is great at positioning himself to a point where he can still defend his man but have an ability to get his arm in and poke the ball loose. I would like to see him work on his ability to shoot off the dribble behind the arc and in the midrange.
Zachary Semien Zachary Semien 5'10" | PG Zachary | 2023 State LA 2023- Zachary High School
Zachary is an intense on-ball defender who takes pride in shutting down high-level guards. He is great at working to shift his opponents’ hips when providing full-court pressure and causing them to be uncomfortable. He is a reliable shooter off the catch, however, I would like to see him speed it up and raise his release point a bit higher. I would also like to see him work on his ability to score off the dribble and get to the rack.
Demarcus Jack 2023- Elton High School
Demarcus is an aggressive playmaker with a big body and frame. I was blown away by his ability to attack the basket and his fearlessness to put his body on the line. He loves getting downhill and attacking the basket, and showing off his incredible leaping ability. He is also a smart passer with the basketball with the ability to initiate offense and create for his teammates. I would like to see him work on his ability to shoot off the dribble, especially in the midrange. If he can begin to stop on a dime and rise up instead of always attacking the rim, the game will open up for him.