BLESSING AGBONLAHO PROFILE REPORT

  • School The Taft School
  • Height 6'10
  • Weight 18
  • AAU Team Expressions EYBL
  • Hometown Watertown, CT
  • Grad 2021

Ranking

  • State Ranking 1
  • National Ranking 7
  • Overall Ranking 14

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM1sun
  • # 176
  • POS 5
  • HS Coach Name Shavar Bernier
  • AAU Coach Name Dexter Foy
  • AAU Team Name Expressions EYBL
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Blessing Agbonlaho, of Watertown (CT) The Taft School, is a 6'10 18lb 2021 prospect from our Spring 2019 New York camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Blessing as having division 1 potential. Blessing 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 player does a pretty good job of distributing the basketball. With continued emphasis of seeing the whole floor at all times, that skill will become a valuable asset. In terms of ball handling, the prospect showed decent handle and has the potential to be a primary ball handler with daily work. 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. Blessing knows when there is proper time and space to shoot the ball and should continue develop this knowledge through watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots will make this player a joy to coach in college. 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 explosive athlete proving to be a distinct advantage on both ends of the floor that has the athleticism that is in the top percentile of high school kids. 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 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. Blessing has division 1 potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 5. AAU Team: Expressions EYBL.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Mar. 9-10, 2019
  • Event Location New York