JAMES TAYLOR PROFILE REPORT

  • School Pleasure Ridge
  • Height 6'2
  • Weight 170
  • AAU Team Kentucky Elite
  • Hometown Louisville, KY
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

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

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM13
  • # 62
  • POS PG
  • HS Coach Name Larry Kenely
  • AAU Coach Name Quentin Pryor
  • AAU Team Name Kentucky Elite
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation James Taylor, of Louisville (KY) Pleasure Ridge, is a 6'2 170lb 2020 prospect from our Summer Elite camp. College coaches on camp staff identified James as having division 1 potential. James 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 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. James 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 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 has very 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 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 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. James has division 1 potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the PG. AAU Team: Kentucky Elite.

Event Attended

  • Event Date June, 2019
  • Event Location Charlottesville