Seniors To Watch: November 14th, 2020
By: Kris Watkins Follow @DrKrisWatkins
With the high school basketball season just around the corner I will be taking the time to spotlight some available seniors who college coaches need to make sure they take a look at. If you feel you should be included feel free to reach out to me on twitter at @DrKrisWatkins. We also encourage all players in the 2021 & 2022 class take advantage of our FREE Recruiting database (Click Here to Sign Up)
Kai Simmons-St Francis
Standing at 6’8 Simmons has had a great summer and fall leading into his senior season in which he will look to help St. Francis compete for another State Championship. Simmons has really seen his confidence increase recently and has been much more aggressive this fall especially around the rim. He gets off the ground quick especially on his second and third jump which makes him an active rebounder and shot blocker. Simmons has a nice spot up jump shot out to 15-17ft.
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[tabbyending]Vino Glover-Collins Hill
Glover really came into his own playing in Coach Dix’s up-tempo system last year at Collins Hill. Glover can put up points in a hurry and scores in a variety of ways and can really fill it up from 3. One of the things that really stands out with his shooting ability is he is always ready to shoot regardless even if he is 4-5 feet behind the 3 point line making defenders having to know where he is at all times. His outside shooting ability really opens up his driving lanes where he can get his shot off in the mid range with little space. Do not be surprised when you see him having some huge scoring outings this season.
Robert Reisman-Gainesville
One thing Reisman has never lacked in his game over the last few years since I started watching him is his confidence. He steps on the floor each time regardless of who is playing knowing he can compete and impact the game. His improved consistency in his jump shot really showed this summer playing with the ATL Timberwolves as he has always done a great job in the midrange and attacking the rim, but his 3point shot improvement has really helped continue to open up his game offensively. The thing I like most about his game is if he is on the floor even when he is not scoring he is making some type of impact on the floor with his length on defense and unselfishness as a passer. His Junior season he was named 1st Team All Region while also focusing in the classroom taking all Honors and AP classes.
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[tabbyending]Kevin Taylor-Allatoona
Standing at 6’5 Taylor is a prospect that I think is going to be one of GA’s biggest steals in the 2021 class. Last year as a Junior he averaged 12.4 ppg 8.6rb 3.8ast including 9 double doubles in route to being named 1st Team All Region. He is an elite spot up shooter with great footwork to get into his spots in the midrange and he does so with little wasted movement and/or dribbles. He is an extremely smart basketball player who finds ways to keep balls alive on the offensive glass for easy put backs and is always a factor on the defensive end as a help side defender. He is a player I think coaches really need to be on for his long term impact at the collegiate level.
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Watkins is the Owner and Director of SouthernHoopsReport.com and JucoReport.com while also serving as an Evaluator/Media Member for On The Radar Hoops. Watkins is the Camp Director of the #SHReportElite150, #SHReportShowcase, #SHReportTop100, #JucoReportElite150, #JucoReportTop100 as well as the Battle of the South Juco/Prep Jamboree. Watkins covers High School Boys/Girls HS basketball as well as Junior College Men’s basketball year round. Watkins has been involved in the community since 2004 serving as both a College and High School coach as well as a Event Operator and media member.