LJ OLAYINKA PROFILE REPORT

  • School Rowlett HS
  • Height 6'8
  • Weight 190
  • AAU Team Team South (UAA)
  • Hometown Garland, TX
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

  • State Ranking 2
  • National Ranking 15
  • Overall Ranking 35

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team NA
  • # 219
  • POS 2; 3; 4; 5
  • HS Coach Name Jason Busch
  • AAU Coach Name Marland Smith
  • AAU Team Name Team South (UAA)
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Lj Olayinka, of Garland (TX) Rowlett HS, is a 6'8 190lb 2020 prospect from our Fall 2018 DAL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Lj as having division 1 potential. Lj 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 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. Lj 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 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 showed a solid level of strength. We would like to see continued strength development whether it is via traditional strength training means or body weight military type development(pushups/pull-ups). 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 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. Lj has division 1 potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 2; 3; 4; 5. AAU Team: Team South (UAA).

Event Attended

  • Event Date Sept. 22-23, 2018
  • Event Location DAL