IZAYAH TALMADGE PROFILE REPORT

  • School Sacramento HS
  • Height 6'3
  • Weight 180
  • AAU Team YBA
  • Hometown Sacramento, CA
  • Grad 2019

Ranking

  • State Ranking 3
  • National Ranking 36
  • Overall Ranking 178

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM1
  • # 48
  • POS 2; 3
  • HS Coach Name Earl Allen Jr.
  • AAU Coach Name Brandon Cole
  • AAU Team Name YBA
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Izayah Talmadge, of Sacramento (CA) Sacramento HS, is a 6'3 180lb 2019 prospect from our Fall 2018 NORCAL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Izayah as having scholarship potential. Izayah has a disruptive 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. 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. Izayah 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 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. 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 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 coaches at the next level will love. The player showed excellence on the defensive side of the ball and exemplified individual and team defensive concepts that we highlighted at camp. Izayah has scholarship potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 2; 3. AAU Team: YBA.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Sept. 1-2, 2018
  • Event Location NORCAL