DERICK HAMILTON PROFILE REPORT

  • School Broadmoor High
  • Height 6'11
  • Weight 268
  • AAU Team NA
  • Hometown Baton Rouge, LA
  • Grad 2019

Ranking

  • State Ranking 1
  • National Ranking 7
  • Overall Ranking 29

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM1
  • # 219
  • POS 3
  • HS Coach Name Terrance Gillett
  • AAU Coach Name
  • AAU Team Name
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Derick Hamilton, of Baton Rouge (LA) Broadmoor High, is a 6'11 268lb 2019 prospect from our Fall 2018 NO camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Derick as having division 1 potential. Derick 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 talented passer, distributes the ball well seeing the floor and anticipating when and where teammates will be open creating easy buckets. In terms of ball handling, it was one of the strongest aspects of the player's game. The player makes great use of change of speed and change of direction. 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. Derick does an excellent job of shooting the basketball with rhythm and possesses high-level knowledge between good/bad shots. This advantage will continue to develop 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 very 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. We determined the prospect's strength to be one of their best qualities. 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 great frame, the player will be ahead of schedule in terms of being physically ready to play at the next level. The talent showed a very good motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that remained mostly active on possessions and from what we saw, the player had a physical and mental toughness that will be coveted at the next level. The player showed a great understanding and effort on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Derick has division 1 potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 3. AAU Team: .

Event Attended

  • Event Date Sept. 3, 2018
  • Event Location NO