SHAMARI SAMUELS PROFILE REPORT

  • School Peachtree Academy
  • Height 5'10
  • Weight 145
  • AAU Team Gwinnett Express
  • Hometown Conyers, GA
  • Grad 2021

Ranking

  • State Ranking 15
  • National Ranking NA
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM2
  • # 13
  • POS 1; 2
  • HS Coach Name Terry McRae
  • AAU Coach Name Darien Wilson
  • AAU Team Name Gwinnett Express
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Shamari Samuels, of Conyers (GA) Peachtree Academy, is a 5'10 145lb 2021 prospect from our Fall 2018 ATL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Shamari as having college potential. Shamari has a good wingspan, which can be 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 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 strong handle and has the potential to be a primary ball handler with daily work. The prospect displayed a good basketball IQ during camp that should continue to improve. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting and separating from others. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Shamari 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 was a capable finisher around the rim. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, through contact, and developing more finishing moves, the player will continue to be an improving threat around the basket. The talented player has 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 has a good motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) and we would like to see them continue to make every possession an major priority and from what we saw, the player showed physical and mental toughness throughout camp. The player showed reliability on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Shamari has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2. AAU Team: Gwinnett Express.

Event Attended

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