Adam’s Top-8 Finds from December
One of the best parts about getting back in the gym is finding out about new players. Here is a breakdown of my top-8 finds from December. #8 | James Daughtrey | forward | Loudoun County ‘22 Daughtrey is an…
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Continue ReadingOne of the best parts about getting back in the gym is finding out about new players. Here is a breakdown of my top-8 finds from December.
#8 | James Daughtrey | forward | Loudoun County ‘22
Daughtrey is an important glue guy for his team. At around 6-foot-2 with a robust frame, he is a terrific leaper who plays with a high motor. That leaping ability along with his high work rate make Daughtrey an excellent rebounder out of his area. He is also a smart cutter and a crafty finisher.
#7 | Joseph Fitzpatrick | forward | Loudoun County ’23
Fitzpatrick is a tall forward who can do a bit of everything for the Captains. A threat from three, he can also mix it up off the dribble by getting to his spots from the mid-range and finishing around the basket in traffic. Fitzpatrick can hang with bigger opponents in the post defensively and is active and alert off the ball in help.
#6 | Jarrett Jardine | guard | Meridian ’25
One of the first things you’ll notice when watching Jardine is that he is a good defender. He is solid at the point of attack and not afraid to take a charge. Jardine has the potential to be a dynamic playmaker. He is skilled with the ball and has the eye for a good pass.
#5 | Reuben McEachern | guard | Carmel ’23
McEachern is a quick guard who uses his burst to frequently beat his man off the dribble. He is adept at pulling up from the in-between areas but is also capable of getting to the cup and finishing through contact.
#4 | Braxton Griffin | guard | Loudoun County ’23
Griffin sets the tone defensively on the ball. He uses his quickness and length to make things difficult for opponents. Griffin is a wizard with the ball offensively. He can use both hands with equal effectiveness. Griffin gets open shots for his teammates but knows when it’s time to be aggressive and score.
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#3 | Aaron Brown | guard | Carmel ’23
Brown is a good shooter off the dribble. He is a threat off the dribble from three and knows how to use ball-screens to get open shots. Brown is also a good spot-up shooter with his feet set. This is in part because he is shot-ready and has a quick release. Brown attacks closeouts and gets to his spots from the mid-range off one dribble.
#2 | Jayson White | wing | Christ Chapel ’23
White’s versatility is intriguing. He is a one man fast break who plays with a high motor. White guards multiple positions. He knows how to protect the lane by walling up. White is also a good athlete with a nice combination of skills to go along with a high basketball IQ. If you leave him open on the perimeter, he will hurt you with his accurate three-point shot.
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#1 | Chancellor Perkins Chancellor Perkins 6'2" | SG Highland | 2025 State VA | guard | Gar-Field ’24
Perkins is a nice prospect with a broad skill base. Not only does he have the tools to be a terrific perimeter defender, but he can handle and pass with both hands. Perkins will probably be known best for his shooting. He has a quick release and is always shot-ready with his feet set. Perkins can shoot off the dribble and on the move. He comes off pin downs and has in the gym range.