JOSEPH SMALL PROFILE REPORT

  • School Cleveland HS
  • Height 5'9
  • Weight 139
  • AAU Team Renton Select
  • Hometown Seattle, WA
  • Grad 2021

Ranking

  • State Ranking 20
  • National Ranking 131
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM2
  • # 106
  • POS 1; 2
  • HS Coach Name Jerry Petty
  • AAU Coach Name Kareem Burns
  • AAU Team Name Renton Select
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Joseph Small, of Seattle (WA) Cleveland HS, is a 5'9 139lb 2021 prospect from our Fall 2018 SEA camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Joseph as having college potential. Joseph has a good wingspan, which can be 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 strong 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. Joseph 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 displayed sound shooting mechanics that will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions We recommend making at least 750 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent was a capable finisher around the rim. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, through contact, and developing more finishing moves, the player will continue to be an improving 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 showed a very good motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that remained mostly active on possessions 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. Joseph has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2. AAU Team: Renton Select.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Aug. 25-26, 2018
  • Event Location SEA