XAVIER VALLEY PROFILE REPORT

  • School North Clayton HS
  • Height 6'7
  • Weight 185
  • AAU Team Georgia Stars
  • Hometown Riverdale, GA
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

  • State Ranking 3
  • National Ranking 12
  • Overall Ranking 27

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM7sun
  • # 211
  • POS 2; 3
  • HS Coach Name Martisse Troup
  • AAU Coach Name
  • AAU Team Name Georgia Stars
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Xavier Valley, of Riverdale (GA) North Clayton HS, is a 6'7 185lb 2020 prospect from our Fall 2018 ATL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Xavier as having division 1 potential. Xavier has elite level wingspan that makes the player a corner stone on the defensive end and can be even more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have elite size for position when used properly is extremely 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. Basketball IQ was one of the player's greatest strengths routinely making the right play at the right time. There was a great emphasis on making the right play, which will be a big advantage in recruiting and separating from others. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Xavier 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 impressed finishing around the rim through contact and in traffic. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, adding even more finishing moves, the player will continue to be a grave threat around the basket. 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 excellent frame the player has the potential to have a definite physical advantage at the next level amongst their fellow incoming freshman. 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 showed physical and mental toughness throughout camp. 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. Xavier has division 1 potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 2; 3. AAU Team: Georgia Stars.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Sept. 15-16, 2018
  • Event Location ATL