SEMAJ CURTIS PROFILE REPORT

  • School Bakersfield HS
  • Height 5'8
  • Weight 158
  • AAU Team NA
  • Hometown Bakersfield, CA
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

  • State Ranking 18
  • National Ranking NA
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM4
  • # 124
  • POS 2; 3
  • HS Coach Name Matthew Rhodes
  • AAU Coach Name
  • AAU Team Name
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Semaj Curtis, of Bakersfield (CA) Bakersfield HS, is a 5'8 158lb 2020 prospect from our Fall 2018 NORCAL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Semaj as having college potential. Semaj 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 solid size for position and should use their size to be a pesky defender. The player does a pretty good job of distributing the basketball. With continued emphasis of seeing the whole floor at all times, that skill will become a valuable asset. In terms of ball handling, the prospect showed a great handle and is on the way to being a primary ball handler. 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. Semaj knows when there is proper time and space to shoot the ball and should continue develop this knowledge through watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots will make this player a joy to coach in college. 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 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 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 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. Semaj has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 2; 3. AAU Team: .

Event Attended

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