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Post by blueandgray on Aug 4, 2015 9:17:49 GMT -5
Hadn't seen a thread on him and he certainly deserves one. We've offered and Staff really likes him.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2015 10:09:14 GMT -5
Ehhh... Not a fan...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2015 10:28:34 GMT -5
From City of Basketball Love, a scouting report prior to July: www.cityofbasketballlove.com/myles-powellStrengths: A tremendous outside shooter who needs only a sliver of daylight to get his shot off, Powell is tough to slow down once he gets going. Capable of playing with or without the ball in his hands, Powell finds a way to get into the scoresheet, whether it’s attacking in transition or finding space on the perimeter and waiting for a feed from a teammate. Becoming a more all-around scorer who can create off the bounce and finish tough buckets around the rim. Strong-bodied guard who isn’t easily muscled off the ball. Weaknesses: Though he’s worked on his body, still needs to continue to improve his conditioning to be the best player he can be, especially on the defensive end. Needs to work on being more of a point guard, because he’ll be small for an off-guard at the next level. Overall: He doesn’t have optimal size for his position, but Powell’s productivity on both the high school and AAU circuits is impossible to deny. In the right multi-guard system where he can find open spots in opposing defenses, Powell could be an impact player right away at the mid-to-high-major level with his shooting ability.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2015 10:36:28 GMT -5
From ESPN: Strengths: Powell is one of the best three-point shooters in the country. He's virtually automatic when his feet are set and already owns range out to the NBA arc. He's very adept at getting his shot off in a number of ways and is equally capable of coming off screens, pulling up from deep off the dribble or finding a spot in transition. He'll make shots in bunches and when he gets going he's one of the few players in the country who can win a game for his team from beyond the three-point line. He's also proven that he can be a high level scorer even as the focal point of opposing defenses, in large part because of his ability to make tough shots.
Weaknesses: Powell is undersized for the two-guard position and not an explosive athlete. He's going to have constant challenge keeping up with quicker and more athletic guards on the defensive end of the floor and also is never going to blow by anybody off the dribble or play above the rim. His conditioning has gradually improving over the years, but he'll benefit from being in a college weight room on a full time basis and being able to cut-up his frame for the first time. Everything he gets offensively is based on the threat of his jumper and so, for a volume scorer, he doesn't have very many ways to get easy buckets.
Bottom Line: He doesn't fit the physical or athletic profile of a high-major prospect but he has one special skill that he does as well, if not better, than any other prospect in the country and so he's the exception to the rule.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2015 10:38:35 GMT -5
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Post by blueandgray on Aug 4, 2015 10:52:16 GMT -5
I hear ya yaboy....but the same write up could have been given about DSR coming out of high school....ie. needs to work to become a better point guard, needs to improve on defense, needs to work on conditioning, can score in bunches, etc. DSR is now an absolute stud. I think Powell is smart and is a crafty kid. I also like the fact that he's a knock down shooter....he'd get lots of great looks in our system and would open things up for Govan.
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Post by TBird41 on Aug 4, 2015 10:56:21 GMT -5
Its been said before, but thanks again to both of you for providing all this info on recruits/recruiting (and to the others that contribute as well).
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Post by blueandgray on Aug 4, 2015 11:36:44 GMT -5
Its been said before, but thanks again to both of you for providing all this info on recruits/recruiting (and to the others that contribute as well). Thanks....buts it's really yaboy who does all the heavy lifting.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2015 11:41:12 GMT -5
I hear ya yaboy....but the same write up could have been given about DSR coming out of high school....ie. needs to work to become a better point guard, needs to improve on defense, needs to work on conditioning, can score in bunches, etc. DSR is now an absolute stud. I think Powell is smart and is a crafty kid. I also like the fact that he's a knock down shooter....he'd get lots of great looks in our system and would open things up for Govan. I don't really care about the write ups, when available I look for myself and make my judgements. That being said I don't think any of those Writeups were negative towards him at all.. He definitely can shoot but upside in the later years is extremely questionable. Wouldn't mind him as a bench option but personally would not want to see him as a starter if he stays as is. He's a floor stretcher but If I were an opposing coach I would put Myles and Govan in PNR all day everyday and see if you can stop it. Either way the staff has seen more than me so we'll see.
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Post by RBHoya on Aug 4, 2015 11:42:52 GMT -5
From ESPN: Strengths: Powell is one of the best three-point shooters in the country. He's virtually automatic when his feet are set and already owns range out to the NBA arc. He's very adept at getting his shot off in a number of ways and is equally capable of coming off screens, pulling up from deep off the dribble or finding a spot in transition. He'll make shots in bunches and when he gets going he's one of the few players in the country who can win a game for his team from beyond the three-point line. He's also proven that he can be a high level scorer even as the focal point of opposing defenses, in large part because of his ability to make tough shots. Weaknesses: Powell is undersized for the two-guard position and not an explosive athlete. He's going to have constant challenge keeping up with quicker and more athletic guards on the defensive end of the floor and also is never going to blow by anybody off the dribble or play above the rim. His conditioning has gradually improving over the years, but he'll benefit from being in a college weight room on a full time basis and being able to cut-up his frame for the first time. Everything he gets offensively is based on the threat of his jumper and so, for a volume scorer, he doesn't have very many ways to get easy buckets. Bottom Line: He doesn't fit the physical or athletic profile of a high-major prospect but he has one special skill that he does as well, if not better, than any other prospect in the country and so he's the exception to the rule. OK so, kid from Jersey is: - Undersized for his position
- Not an explosive athlete
- Not a good defender
- Not particularly skilled in any other facet
- But boy can he shoot it!
He sounds like a guard equivalent of Reggie Cameron. Maybe I am a little burned by the last couple of kids we landed who were "among the best 3 point shooters in the country" and "virtually automatic" coming to Georgetown, but I'm a little hesitant about kids with this profile. It's of course true that Powell is a completely different person than Domingo and Cameron and there's not any reason to think his shooting ability would vanish the way theirs did. But it's certainly a risk putting all of your eggs in one basket and assuming that that single skill will translate at the next level, isn't it? I personally prefer a kid like Brown or Mosley. Give me a kid who has excellent athleticism and measurables and I'll work on his jump shot over the course of four years in the program. If it turns out that he doesn't have the aptitude to be a shooter, at least he always has his athleticism and he can contribute defensively and by taking the ball to the basket. If you get a guy whose only real skill is that he can shoot and it turns out he can't make it work at the college level, then he's just a total non-factor who is a DNP most nights. Best case scenario IMO is to pair an athletic, high ceiling type (like Mosley or Brown) with a kid who can fill it up but also has some athleticism (like Jones). But I'm not too keen on a guy whose entire game is predicated on being a shooter and who is a minus in just about every other area.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2015 11:50:31 GMT -5
From ESPN: Strengths: Powell is one of the best three-point shooters in the country. He's virtually automatic when his feet are set and already owns range out to the NBA arc. He's very adept at getting his shot off in a number of ways and is equally capable of coming off screens, pulling up from deep off the dribble or finding a spot in transition. He'll make shots in bunches and when he gets going he's one of the few players in the country who can win a game for his team from beyond the three-point line. He's also proven that he can be a high level scorer even as the focal point of opposing defenses, in large part because of his ability to make tough shots. Weaknesses: Powell is undersized for the two-guard position and not an explosive athlete. He's going to have constant challenge keeping up with quicker and more athletic guards on the defensive end of the floor and also is never going to blow by anybody off the dribble or play above the rim. His conditioning has gradually improving over the years, but he'll benefit from being in a college weight room on a full time basis and being able to cut-up his frame for the first time. Everything he gets offensively is based on the threat of his jumper and so, for a volume scorer, he doesn't have very many ways to get easy buckets. Bottom Line: He doesn't fit the physical or athletic profile of a high-major prospect but he has one special skill that he does as well, if not better, than any other prospect in the country and so he's the exception to the rule. OK so, kid from Jersey is: - Undersized for his position
- Not an explosive athlete
- Not a good defender
- Not particularly skilled in any other facet
- But boy can he shoot it!
He sounds like a guard equivalent of Reggie Cameron. Maybe I am a little burned by the last couple of kids we landed who were "among the best 3 point shooters in the country" and "virtually automatic" coming to Georgetown, but I'm a little hesitant about kids with this profile. It's of course true that Powell is a completely different person than Domingo and Cameron and there's not any reason to think his shooting ability would vanish the way theirs did. But it's certainly a risk putting all of your eggs in one basket and assuming that that single skill will translate at the next level, isn't it? I personally prefer a kid like Brown or Mosley. Give me a kid who has excellent athleticism and measurables and I'll work on his jump shot over the course of four years in the program. If it turns out that he doesn't have the aptitude to be a shooter, at least he always has his athleticism and he can contribute defensively and by taking the ball to the basket. If you get a guy whose only real skill is that he can shoot and it turns out he can't make it work at the college level, then he's just a total non-factor who is a DNP most nights. Best case scenario IMO is to pair an athletic, high ceiling type (like Mosley or Brown) with a kid who can fill it up but also has some athleticism (like Jones). But I'm not too keen on a guy whose entire game is predicated on being a shooter and who is a minus in just about every other area. I agree I prefer some of the other prospects were on better but this kid is no parts Reggie or Domingo. Interest here is 100% based on his production not potential, he is a straight bucket getter. Shot 37% in Eybl play from 3 averaged 19+.. Averaged 20ppg and Nike Global challenge against the best of the best, had 2 30pt games. He's more Myles Davis (Xavier) than Cam to be fair.
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Post by EtomicB on Aug 4, 2015 11:54:30 GMT -5
I didn't feel like transferring the info from the Prospects thread to this one so I linked it for folks to view.. I really like this look by the staff, the kid got it done all spring & summer against some of the top players in the country.. He did it in different venues as well not just in the EYBL.. His production can't be denied and to me he fits JT3's. system.. hoyatalk2.proboards.com/thread/27405/prospects-thread?page=43
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Post by beenaround on Aug 4, 2015 12:34:44 GMT -5
Never heard of this guy until 15 minutes ago. If he is as great a scorer and shooter as they say, (despite his limitations) there has to be a spot for him. Nowadays knock down three point shooters..out to NBA line, are gold.
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Post by bkhoya on Aug 4, 2015 13:05:51 GMT -5
Myles Davis from Xavier is exactly who this kid reminds me of and Davis has given Georgetown fits every time they've faced him. He may not be the athlete but you can't deny his productivity.
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Post by blueandgray on Aug 4, 2015 13:57:49 GMT -5
From ESPN: Strengths: Powell is one of the best three-point shooters in the country. He's virtually automatic when his feet are set and already owns range out to the NBA arc. He's very adept at getting his shot off in a number of ways and is equally capable of coming off screens, pulling up from deep off the dribble or finding a spot in transition. He'll make shots in bunches and when he gets going he's one of the few players in the country who can win a game for his team from beyond the three-point line. He's also proven that he can be a high level scorer even as the focal point of opposing defenses, in large part because of his ability to make tough shots. Weaknesses: Powell is undersized for the two-guard position and not an explosive athlete. He's going to have constant challenge keeping up with quicker and more athletic guards on the defensive end of the floor and also is never going to blow by anybody off the dribble or play above the rim. His conditioning has gradually improving over the years, but he'll benefit from being in a college weight room on a full time basis and being able to cut-up his frame for the first time. Everything he gets offensively is based on the threat of his jumper and so, for a volume scorer, he doesn't have very many ways to get easy buckets. Bottom Line: He doesn't fit the physical or athletic profile of a high-major prospect but he has one special skill that he does as well, if not better, than any other prospect in the country and so he's the exception to the rule. OK so, kid from Jersey is: - Undersized for his position
- Not an explosive athlete
- Not a good defender
- Not particularly skilled in any other facet
- But boy can he shoot it!
He sounds like a guard equivalent of Reggie Cameron. Maybe I am a little burned by the last couple of kids we landed who were "among the best 3 point shooters in the country" and "virtually automatic" coming to Georgetown, but I'm a little hesitant about kids with this profile. It's of course true that Powell is a completely different person than Domingo and Cameron and there's not any reason to think his shooting ability would vanish the way theirs did. But it's certainly a risk putting all of your eggs in one basket and assuming that that single skill will translate at the next level, isn't it? I personally prefer a kid like Brown or Mosley. Give me a kid who has excellent athleticism and measurables and I'll work on his jump shot over the course of four years in the program. If it turns out that he doesn't have the aptitude to be a shooter, at least he always has his athleticism and he can contribute defensively and by taking the ball to the basket. If you get a guy whose only real skill is that he can shoot and it turns out he can't make it work at the college level, then he's just a total non-factor who is a DNP most nights. Best case scenario IMO is to pair an athletic, high ceiling type (like Mosley or Brown) with a kid who can fill it up but also has some athleticism (like Jones). But I'm not too keen on a guy whose entire game is predicated on being a shooter and who is a minus in just about every other area. Again...all of this could have been said about DSR. Unlike Cameron, what I like about this kid is that he is good with the ball in his hands, can catch and shoot and if a crafty scorer. He can put the ball in he bucket. Reggie was a catch a shoot kid with good height....but that's about it. We may very well not land this kid, just saying the staff likes him and he would help fill a void left behind with DSR's departure.
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Post by daymondmyles on Aug 4, 2015 16:00:11 GMT -5
My first reaction is like YaBoy. I'd prefer tough guys and ballers with some quickness or hops or at least a commitment to defend. I've seen too much of the soft Gtown guards (although less recently). BUT, that being said, if he really is a lights out shooter, that's something that has severely been lacking. As good as DSR is, he is extremely streaky too. We haven't a legit shooter since Hollis and JWall. And if he can be another JWall (who also wasn't quick or that athletic and quite honestly wasn't even a good distributor), I'd take that in a heartbeat.
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on Aug 4, 2015 16:09:01 GMT -5
I hope the staff is looking at Jaylen Fornes he seems to be everything that Myles isn't, IMO.
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Post by professorhoya on Aug 4, 2015 16:53:13 GMT -5
From ESPN: Strengths: Powell is one of the best three-point shooters in the country. He's virtually automatic when his feet are set and already owns range out to the NBA arc. He's very adept at getting his shot off in a number of ways and is equally capable of coming off screens, pulling up from deep off the dribble or finding a spot in transition. He'll make shots in bunches and when he gets going he's one of the few players in the country who can win a game for his team from beyond the three-point line. He's also proven that he can be a high level scorer even as the focal point of opposing defenses, in large part because of his ability to make tough shots. Weaknesses: Powell is undersized for the two-guard position and not an explosive athlete. He's going to have constant challenge keeping up with quicker and more athletic guards on the defensive end of the floor and also is never going to blow by anybody off the dribble or play above the rim. His conditioning has gradually improving over the years, but he'll benefit from being in a college weight room on a full time basis and being able to cut-up his frame for the first time. Everything he gets offensively is based on the threat of his jumper and so, for a volume scorer, he doesn't have very many ways to get easy buckets. Bottom Line: He doesn't fit the physical or athletic profile of a high-major prospect but he has one special skill that he does as well, if not better, than any other prospect in the country and so he's the exception to the rule. OK so, kid from Jersey is: - Undersized for his position
- Not an explosive athlete
- Not a good defender
- Not particularly skilled in any other facet
- But boy can he shoot it!
He sounds like a guard equivalent of Reggie Cameron. Maybe I am a little burned by the last couple of kids we landed who were "among the best 3 point shooters in the country" and "virtually automatic" coming to Georgetown, but I'm a little hesitant about kids with this profile. It's of course true that Powell is a completely different person than Domingo and Cameron and there's not any reason to think his shooting ability would vanish the way theirs did. But it's certainly a risk putting all of your eggs in one basket and assuming that that single skill will translate at the next level, isn't it? I personally prefer a kid like Brown or Mosley. Give me a kid who has excellent athleticism and measurables and I'll work on his jump shot over the course of four years in the program. If it turns out that he doesn't have the aptitude to be a shooter, at least he always has his athleticism and he can contribute defensively and by taking the ball to the basket. If you get a guy whose only real skill is that he can shoot and it turns out he can't make it work at the college level, then he's just a total non-factor who is a DNP most nights. Best case scenario IMO is to pair an athletic, high ceiling type (like Mosley or Brown) with a kid who can fill it up but also has some athleticism (like Jones). But I'm not too keen on a guy whose entire game is predicated on being a shooter and who is a minus in just about every other area. Agreed. He's small. Him and Bracey as a backcourt would get crushed. Yeah sure there's the Steph Curry exception but good shooter guys who lack the ability to get separation because of lack of athleticism, lack length for their position or don't have the threat of driving strong and finishing strong seem to struggle at the college level. I think this encapsulates Cameron, Domingo and Lubick (who supposedly was a good shooter in high school even with his strange shooting form).
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Post by calhoya on Aug 4, 2015 17:20:40 GMT -5
How tall is he really? I've read 5'11" which does not give me too much heartburn, but a SG much smaller than that could be problematic.
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