SHEMAR MCDONALD PROFILE REPORT

  • School Middletown HS
  • Height 6'6
  • Weight 200
  • AAU Team NA
  • Hometown Middletown, NY
  • Grad 2019

Ranking

  • State Ranking 1
  • National Ranking NA
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM1
  • # 213
  • POS 1; 2; 3; 4
  • HS Coach Name James Kelly
  • AAU Coach Name
  • AAU Team Name
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Shemar McDonald, of Middletown (NY) Middletown HS, is a 6'6 200lb 2019 prospect from our Spring 2019 New York camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Shemar as having scholarship potential. Shemar has elite level wingspan that makes the player a corner stone on the defensive end 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 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. Shemar 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 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 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 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. Shemar has scholarship potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2; 3; 4. AAU Team: .

Event Attended

  • Event Date Mar. 9-10, 2019
  • Event Location New York