CONNOR HIGGINBOTHAM PROFILE REPORT

  • School Holly Grove Middle School
  • Height 5'9
  • Weight 140
  • AAU Team Garner Road Bulldogs 14u
  • Hometown Fuquay Varina, NC
  • Grad 2023

Ranking

  • State Ranking 1
  • National Ranking 3
  • Overall Ranking 115

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM3
  • # 112
  • POS 1; 2; 3
  • HS Coach Name Fonzell Veale
  • AAU Coach Name Coach Coleman
  • AAU Team Name Garner Road Bulldogs 14u
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Connor Higginbotham, of Fuquay Varina (NC) Holly Grove Middle School, is a 5'9 140lb 2023 prospect from our Spring 2019 Greensboro, NC camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Connor as having scholarship potential. Connor 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 extremely talented passer does a fantastic job distributing and seeing the floor with tremendous vision. The player is always anticipating where and when teammates will be open making it a joy for others to play with such a gifted passer. 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. 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. Connor 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 showed they were an extremely reliable shooter throughout camp. 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. Connor has scholarship potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2; 3. AAU Team: Garner Road Bulldogs 14u.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Mar. 9-10, 2019
  • Event Location Greensboro, NC