PrepHoopsTN Summer Combine: Evaluations Part XIX
The annual @PrepHoopsTN Summer Combine featured nearly 50 aspiring college prospects. For the rest of September we will be featuring the campers with evaluations and measurements from the day.
Hayden Smith Hayden Smith 6'3" | SG McMinn County | 2023 State TN | 6’2” SG | McMinn County
Hayden narrowly missed the PrepHoopsTN All-Star Game, but successfully made a strong first impression with his handle and shooting touch.
How did he measure against the competition?
- Class of 2023
- 6’2″
- Wingspan — 6’2″ or 74″
- Standing Reach — 8’0″
- Height w/ shoes — 6’2″
- Hand Span — 8.0″
- Hand Length — 7.0″
- 3/4 Court Sprint — 3.72, 3.65
- Lane Agility — 13.08, 12.80
- Camp Ranking — #23
- State Ranking – #89
NBA Stylistic Comparison: 2018 Suns Troy Daniels
College Projection: NAIA
Competing in the 3/4 Court Sprint, Hayden Smith Hayden Smith 6'3" | SG McMinn County | 2023 State TN recorded a 3.65 time, a below average time considering his overall mobility. Improving his straight-line speed should be a priority.
Average to above average feet. Smith showed off average handle for a high school guard and yet slightly more impressive ’tall guard’ handle. Strong upper-lower body. His touch is good enough throughout the mid-range.
Smith showed he is physically able to to endure contact. During the Sunday event, Hayden Smith Hayden Smith 6'3" | SG McMinn County | 2023 State TN did not shoot enough three-pointers for a complete evaluation.
Ideally, Smith will use his body and handle to create problems and draw fouls. He is the type of big-bodied penetrator that should live at the free throw line.
Drake Ingram Drake Ingram 6'2" | PG Knoxville Webb | 2024 State TN | 6’0” PG | Knoxville Webb
How did he measure against the competition?
- Class of 2024
- 6’0″
- Wingspan — 5’11″ or 71″
- Height w/ shoes — 6’0″
- Standing Reach — 7’7″
- Hand Span — 9.0″
- Hand Length — 7.0″
- 3/4 Court Sprint — 3.58, 3.52
- Lane Agility — 12.50, 12.30
- Camp Ranking — #25
NBA Stylistic Comparison: 2020 Warriors Steph Curry
College Projection: Division 3
Elite shooter. Drake ranked as the third-best ’24 in the building. Maybe a future college shooting guard?
Hit from every spot on the floor.
Drake Ingram Drake Ingram 6'2" | PG Knoxville Webb | 2024 State TN needs to develop his overall strength to supplement his game. Focusing on shoulders and chest will also make him a more sturdy shooter. Ingram is quick for a ’24, but will absolutely need to continue to develop his quickness through plyometrics and sprint training.
Ingram is in a strong, advantageous place for a ’24 prospect.
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