JAE NICHOLS PROFILE REPORT

  • School South Aiken HS
  • Height 6'0
  • Weight 165
  • AAU Team NA
  • Hometown Aiken, SC
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

  • State Ranking NA
  • National Ranking 74
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM4
  • # 46
  • POS 1; 2
  • HS Coach Name Michael Prandy
  • AAU Coach Name Coach Horace
  • AAU Team Name
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Jae Nichols, of Aiken (SC) South Aiken HS, is a 6'0 165lb 2020 prospect from our Fall 2019 Atlanta camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Jae as having college potential. Jae has a good wingspan, which can be more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have solid size for position and should use their size to be a pesky defender. 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, 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. Jae 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 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 has good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. 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 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. Jae has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2. AAU Team: .

Event Attended

  • Event Date Sept. 28-29
  • Event Location Atlanta