NIKKO MCNEAL PROFILE REPORT

  • School Edmonds Woodway HS
  • Height 6'0
  • Weight 155
  • AAU Team New Chapter
  • Hometown Lynnwood, WA
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

  • State Ranking 15
  • National Ranking 177
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM1
  • # 108
  • POS 2; 3
  • HS Coach Name Robert Brown
  • AAU Coach Name Darrell McNeal
  • AAU Team Name New Chapter
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Nikko McNeal, of Lynnwood (WA) Edmonds Woodway HS, is a 6'0 155lb 2020 prospect from our Fall 2018 SEA camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Nikko as having college potential. Nikko 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, 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. Nikko 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 is an exceptional athlete proving to be an advantage on both ends of the floor having athleticism that is in the upper quartile of competitors. 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. Nikko has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 2; 3. AAU Team: New Chapter.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Aug. 25-26, 2018
  • Event Location SEA