TYSON MCCORD PROFILE REPORT

  • School Shades Valley High
  • Height 6'1
  • Weight 160
  • AAU Team Alabama Defenders
  • Hometown Birmingham, AL
  • Grad 2019

Ranking

  • State Ranking 2
  • National Ranking NA
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM6
  • # 194
  • POS 1; 2; 3
  • HS Coach Name Michael Burrus
  • AAU Coach Name Christopher Stoutermire
  • AAU Team Name Alabama Defenders
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Tyson McCord, of Birmingham (AL) Shades Valley High, is a 6'1 160lb 2019 prospect from our Fall 2018 ATL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Tyson as having college potential. Tyson 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 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, 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. Tyson 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 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 decent frame, we expect the player to really develop with continued work in the weight room. 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 excellence on the defensive side of the ball and exemplified individual and team defensive concepts that we highlighted at camp. Tyson has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2; 3. AAU Team: Alabama Defenders.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Sept. 15-16, 2018
  • Event Location ATL