2022 class: 5 seniors who have to be productive in 2021
Seniors, with varsity experience, will have to bring some type of value to their teams in 2021. Seniors won’t have to be the most talented on the roster to bring value. Being a vocal leader is a great attribute to…
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Continue ReadingSeniors, with varsity experience, will have to bring some type of value to their teams in 2021.
Seniors won’t have to be the most talented on the roster to bring value. Being a vocal leader is a great attribute to have. Being encouraging to teammates after a tough loss is another attribute that can go a long way.
Every state champion this season will have a senior or two that will be important to the team’s postseason success.
It’s going to be interesting to see who steps up, but for right now, let’s take a look at five seniors who have to be productive in 2021.
Reggie Labattes, Cordova: The Wolves got a solid transfer in former Middle College product Labattes. The 5-10 guard is an athletic, bulky specimen that’s built with a winning attitude. Labattes’ vocal leadership will come in handy for this season’s young Cordova team. He will also bring offense to the Wolves’ backcourt. Labattes can make shots from the perimeter, and runs the lane well in transition. His upper body strength will overpower a lot of defenders each time he drives into the lane.
Damarion Jackson, Power Center Academy: Jackson has to the tools to be one of the best guards in TSSAA Class AA in 2021. He’s a hard worker on defense, and a grinder on offense. Jackson plays at 100 miles per hour on every possession. He’s also a vocal leader the Knights will need this upcoming season. Jackson knows how to finish strong at the rim. He’s crafty and quick enough to get to his sweet spots on the perimeter. Jackson loves to sit down on defense and be disruptive.
Mason Hanback, Tennessee Prep Academy: The season is around the corner, but the 6-11 big man has been impressive in open gym sessions. Hanback is a versatile big man, as his skills will allow him to play both power forward and center, thanks to his shot-making ability. He’s not afraid to contest shots at the rim. Hanback can play with his back to the basket. Under the program’s head coach Harold Rayford, the Memphis East transfer is only going to improve on his all-around game throughout the season.
P.J. Hillman, Power Center Academy: Hillman is a pure energy prospect. He brings that as soon as he steps on the floor. Like his teammate Jackson, Hillman loves to be disruptive on offense. Offensively, he can get any type of shot he wants to have. Hillman can play in an up-tempo setting. He thrives in transition. He’s a perfect teammate for Jackson, because Hillman’s a team-first player and can affect the game without being the team’s leading scorer.
Caleb Jackson, Power Center Academy: The Knights have solid senior guards. This 6-2 point guard will fall in line with the other two mentioned. Jackson has added muscle to his frame, so taking contact will not be an issue for him. Jackson knows how to communicate with his teammates when he’s calling out a play. He can push the basketball up floor and make the right passes. Jackson can shoot at a high clip from 17-feet out. He plays basketball the right play.