RASHAD NICHOLAS PROFILE REPORT

  • School Urban Assembly Gateway for Technology
  • Height 5'9
  • Weight 155
  • AAU Team Back 2 Basics
  • Hometown Bronx, NY
  • Grad 2019

Ranking

  • State Ranking 5
  • National Ranking NA
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM4
  • # 66
  • POS 1
  • HS Coach Name Clarence Tenell
  • AAU Coach Name Jermaine Lloyd
  • AAU Team Name Back 2 Basics
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Rashad Nicholas, of Bronx (NY) Urban Assembly Gateway for Technology, is a 5'9 155lb 2019 prospect from our Fall 2018 NY camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Rashad as having college potential. Rashad 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 very talented passer does a fantastic job distributing and seeing the floor. The player is always anticipating when and where teammates will be open, a highly coveted trait in the team sport. 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. Rashad 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 did a tremendous job of finishing around the rim through various moves. The prospect showed great ability with both hands and has the potential to finish on any defense. 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. We determined the prospect's strength to be one of their best qualities. 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 great frame, the player will be ahead of schedule in terms of being physically ready to play at the next level. 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. Rashad has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1. AAU Team: Back 2 Basics.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Oct. 6-7, 2018
  • Event Location NY