JAKAYLA SMOOT PROFILE REPORT

  • School Huffman HS
  • Height 5'3
  • Weight 140
  • AAU Team NA
  • Hometown Birmingham, AL
  • Grad 2021

Ranking

  • State Ranking 8
  • National Ranking NA
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM15sat
  • # 43
  • POS 2
  • HS Coach Name Lynn slater
  • AAU Coach Name
  • AAU Team Name
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Jakayla Smoot, of Birmingham (AL) Huffman HS, is a 5'3 140lb 2021 prospect from our Fall 2018 ATL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Jakayla as having college potential. Jakayla has a good wingspan, which can be more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have solid size for position and should use their size to be a pesky defender. 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, the prospect showed a great handle and is on the way to being a primary ball handler. The prospect's Basketball IQ definitely stood out at camp and proved to be really good. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Jakayla knows when there is proper time and space to shoot the ball and should continue develop this knowledge through watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots will make this player a joy to coach in college. The prospect displayed sound shooting mechanics that will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions We recommend making at least 750 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 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 a great understanding and effort on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Jakayla has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 2. AAU Team: .

Event Attended

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