Best way for me to evaluate a guard at any level is to watch them in Pick &Roll situations. Why?
1. I look to see if they have a “solution” for each coverage.
(They’ll see roughly 8 coverages in the NBA, 4 in college and 3 in high school.) @SteveNash
2. I look to see if they have the passing vision and basketball IQ to destroy the tag help. Can they make the cross-court corner pass like @Hali did in college?
3. Do they have the size, speed and quickness to handle traps?
4. Do they have the ball skills and agility to back up out of traps with the dribble? (Thank you, Bob Hurley)
5. Can they keep the defense guessing until the last possible moment to make a decision. @CP3@Huertas09
6. Can they score behind the screen, can I shoot the floater vs. “drop” coverage and can they finish at the rim?
6’6 Forward Sylas Williams - Jefferson HS c/o ‘29
Ranks among the leaders in rebounds and blocked shots in the 15U @NikeEYB Champions League.
- 7th in Rebounds Per Game
- 10th in Blocks Per Game
After this spring on the circuit, one thing stood out: Most of the country is tougher than Oregon kids.
Mentally, physically, and emotionally tougher! That’s the separator!
Who are you in moments of adversity?
I hope our kids attack June with a mindset to build toughness!!
Unpopular opinion…
AAU doesn’t need to lead to college basketball to be worth it.
For a lot of players today, it’s simply part of becoming competitive enough to play varsity basketball.
Not every player is chasing a Division I scholarship. Some are chasing a varsity roster spot. Some want to make the rotation. Some want to help their high school team win. Some just love the game.
And that’s enough!
I think we’ve become too obsessed with using college basketball as the scoreboard for whether a player’s journey was worth it.
What if they never play another organized game after high school?
If they loved the practices… loved the tournaments… loved the road trips… loved the teammates… loved competing…
Wasn’t that valuable too?
Not every basketball journey has to end with a scholarship to be a success.
Sometimes success is simply getting better, building friendships, making memories, learning life lessons, and squeezing EVERY DROP out of a game you love.
If you’re playing on Court 1 or Court 37, play hard.
The love of the game doesn’t care what division you’re headed to.
❤️🏀
Congrats to Dash Nicely (@DashNicely56765) on his commitment to Linfield University. A 6’6 versatile forward, All-Metro League performer, and key piece in Westview’s playoff run. Dash averaged 11 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 1.2 APG, and 1 BPG.
Progress family for life!
Dayton Jenkins (@day_jenkins_) started @NikeEYB Session III with a triple-double in a win over Chicago Fire in Kansas City.
15 PTS | 14 REB | 10 AST | 1 BLK
5-7 FG
Big-time all-around performance to open the weekend.
@PrepHoopsOR@MaconProgressBB
Please join us in welcoming true freshman Sam Curvy to Moraga. Sam has been a standout at Oregon prep powerhouse Jesuit High School, and now looks to bring his talents to Saint Mary’s! #GaelsRise@WCChoops
This is truly a horrible part of the recruiting world.
Have had this happen multiple times with players of the 2026 & 2027 classes.
Prospects have these “early” offers and then when you ask the school about the player they have never even heard of them before.
Fake offers everywhere!!!!!
Progress Recruiting Update:
Andwele Bridges - Whitworth U
Wyatt Horner - CO School of Mines
Sam Curvy - Saint Mary’s College
Dayton Jenkins - 2 visits this month
Dash Nicely - 3 visits, decision soon
Sam Harrison - 2 visits, decision after the circuit
@TeamProgressBB
Congrats to Sam Curvy (@_samcurvy_) on his commitment to Saint Mary’s College. The 6’5 versatile guard/wing helped lead Jesuit to a 3rd place finish at the Chiles Center and is headed to the NCAA Division I level.
Progress family for life!