AC Kelly-The 6-foot-6 post graduate has an evolving guard’s game with his ability to knock down three-pointers and jumpers from 15-18 feet out with consistency.
Possessing a long wingspan and improving drastically with the hustle concept, Kelly provided several put-back baskets and tore down rebounds during a pair of recent losses to Olympus Prep in New Jersey.
Kelly’s high-arching, high release point shot has the potential to be one of the finer points of his trade. If he operates out of the the backcourt in college, he’s got the potential to evoke mismatches as a big guard capable of stretching out defenses and opening up the floor. Developing range on his 3-ball would pay dividends in keeping defenders off balance and making him more of a certifiable catch-and-pull threat.
While he still needs to make his defensive play an area of focus, Kelly flashes upside with his ability to play multiple positions. With the way today’s game has grown and expanded, employing the essential jack of all trades mentality has the tendency to make you a safer bet when it comes to garnering a scholarship. He currently has a 2.9 GPA and scored a 1200 on the SAT.
Kelly is open to all scholarship opportunities. One unique attribute people outside the area may not know about the Class of 2019 prospect is his powerful bloodline. Kelly’s father, Arnie Kelly, who was a legendary track runner throughout Pennsylvania. His older sister, Chantel Tremitere, played in the WNBA for the Sacramento Monarchs.
Arion Lewis–The Class of 2019 guard has a smooth and fearless game in his ability to get into the rim and finish with either hand. He’s gradually progressed from a drive-first attacker to a guy who can step out and hit the mid range or deep jumper, a compartment of his game he’s finely tuned since transferring in from South Kent Prep (CT).
Lewis has become a bit of revelation for Prep White this season, scoring the ball at a rapid clip and routinely turning in high-20 point performances.
He’s displayed an adeptness at creating his own shot off the dribble and carving out space for himself. Lewis has also been consistent at getting into the teeth of the defense and finishing. His deft handle, one which is low to the ground, gives him the ability to blow by defenders.
He creates space for his shot as well as anyone in the program. Developing a stronger build, an aspect he’s paid additional devotion to, is going to allow him to enhance his recruitment. Given how much his game is predicated on slashing and surging to the rim, increasing his strength will prepare him for the unforgiving contact he will absorb at the collegiate level.
He’s been given a tremendous green light with Prep White, quickly emerging into the scoring source on which the team leans significantly.
At the same rate, Lewis has made most of his minutes playing on a talent-packed Prep Red team which features Division-I players all throughout the roster.
His sound defensive play and an ability to convert turnovers into transition buckets has been notable during blowout victories over Penn State Altoona and Albright for Scotland’s 24-0 red team.
Kobe Samake–The big and physical 6-foot-6 forward is an adequate rebounder who knows how to use his grit to outwork bigger frontlines. As an undersized four with a big man’s mentality and a knack for scoring hustle points, Samake has the potential to thrive as a major rebounding presence at a small college.
His shooting has improved from the work in progress state and he’s shown some dazzling leaping ability this season. His ability to sky for putbacks and provide second chance opportunities has added value to his overall package. His ability to muscle through defenders and score at point blank has also bolstered his production rate as a scorer.
Mucyo Sheriff–At 6-foot-5 and plenty capable of shooting the ball from the outside, Sheriff has a scorer’s mentality ingrained in him. He’s become more aggressive in hunting for his shot and proved during multiple games he can knock down three pointers in succession and spark runs. He’s become more of an all around scorer and has been more prone to attacking, an aspect of his game he has vowed to improve since his arrival in August.
Sheriff was a vastly undersized forward in high school and has taken advantage of the opportunity to polish up a guard’s skill set and play his natural position.
With the strength and conditioning program employed at Scotland, he’s worked at improving his body and handling the rigors of rebounding and becoming more reliable on defense. All of these are necessities as he looks to prolong his career at the collegiate level.
Jaylin Fleming–Fleming has always had a good feel for the game, which is translatable to his ability to seek mismatches and exploit smaller defenders in one on one situations.
He possesses some sneaky bounce, a component of his game that’s drawn notice several times this season. Fleming has become a reliable piece on the glass, providing a layer of support for Samake on an undersized core that’s been forced to play small ball multiple times this season.
The Chicago native brings a quality of toughness and physicality that simply cannot be taught. He can bulldoze his way to the rim and draw fouls and also spark the break fresh off the defensive glass.
Will Scatchard–The left-handed 3-point shooter has shown consistency since arriving just four weeks ago. He’s developed a quick release time and displayed both a confidence and know-how in getting his shot off at this level. At about 6-foot-3, he’s got the appearance of a kick-out shooter at the next level.
He’s also shown he can pop out and hit step-backs and mid-range jumpers with reliability. Scatchard is still looking to shed the label of “shooter,” which means scoring the ball on the drive and being able to cut to the rim and draw contact are new areas of focus for him.
Out of Australia, Scatchard has adjusted to the pace of the American game and understands how much athleticism and toughness are emphasized here.
