CLAY VAN EATON PROFILE REPORT

  • School Highland Park HS
  • Height 6'1
  • Weight 165
  • AAU Team George Wyatt Elite
  • Hometown Dallas, TX
  • Grad 2021

Ranking

  • State Ranking 7
  • National Ranking 28
  • Overall Ranking 74

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM5
  • # 122
  • POS 1; 2; 3
  • HS Coach Name Coach David Piehler
  • AAU Coach Name Coach George Wyatt
  • AAU Team Name George Wyatt Elite
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Clay Van Eaton, of Dallas (TX) Highland Park HS, is a 6'1 165lb 2021 prospect from our Spring 2019 Dallas camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Clay as having division 1 potential. Clay has a great wingspan that gives the player the potential to be a lock down defender and can be even more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have very good size for position when used properly remains advantageous on both sides of the ball. The very talented passer does a fantastic job distributing and seeing the floor. The player is always anticipating when and where teammates will be open, a highly coveted trait in the team sport. In terms of ball handling, the prospect showed a great handle and is on the way to being a primary ball handler. The prospect's Basketball IQ definitely stood out at camp and proved to be really good. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Clay does a great job of understanding when there is enough time and space to shoot the ball and will continue to develop this knowledge by watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots proved to be a reliable asset for the prospect. The prospect was able to consistently knock down shots during camp showing to be a reliable asset. Shooting will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions. We recommend making at least 500 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent did a tremendous job of finishing around the rim through various moves. The prospect showed great ability with both hands and has the potential to finish on any defense. The talented player has very good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. The prospect is very strong for their age. The college game is an entirely different beast so continued strength development is crucial to prepare going against 23-24 year-olds. Combined with the player's solid frame that should to continue to build year around, the player will be physically ready to play at the next level. The talent had an impressive motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that we believe will translate well at the next level. College coaches will be impressed watching the talented prospects motor and from what we saw, the player had a physical and mental toughness that will be coveted at the next level. The player showed excellence on the defensive side of the ball and exemplified individual and team defensive concepts that we highlighted at camp. Clay has division 1 potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2; 3. AAU Team: George Wyatt Elite.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Feb. 23-24, 2019
  • Event Location Dallas