XAVEON SMITH PROFILE REPORT

  • School Cornerstone Christian School
  • Height 5'11
  • Weight 135
  • AAU Team Alabama Flames
  • Hometown Alabaster, AL
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

  • State Ranking 2
  • National Ranking 40
  • Overall Ranking 147

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM9sat
  • # 15
  • POS 1; 2
  • HS Coach Name Coach Allen
  • AAU Coach Name Jonathan McKinney
  • AAU Team Name Alabama Flames
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Xaveon Smith, of Alabaster (AL) Cornerstone Christian School, is a 5'11 135lb 2020 prospect from our Spring 2019 Atlanta camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Xaveon as having scholarship potential. Xaveon 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 extremely talented passer does a fantastic job distributing and seeing the floor with tremendous vision. The player is always anticipating where and when teammates will be open making it a joy for others to play with such a gifted passer. 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. Xaveon 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 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 impressed finishing around the rim through contact and in traffic. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, adding even more finishing moves, the player will continue to be a grave 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 had a physical and mental toughness that will be coveted at the next level. The player showed excellence on the defensive side of the ball and exemplified individual and team defensive concepts that we highlighted at camp. Xaveon has scholarship potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2. AAU Team: Alabama Flames.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Mar. 2-3, 2019
  • Event Location Atlanta