Each and every time Phenom Hoop Report gets to report or sees a commitment from a player we have seen over the years, it is always a fantastic day. It is great to see players achieve their goal to play at the next level and it is such a great accomplishment for that player.
Here is the latest commitment.
Player: Justin Taylor
Class: 2022
Committed to: High Point
What Was Said by Phenom Hoops:
“When watching Taylor’s game, the point guard plays with tremendous poise and IQ on the court, reading what the defense gives him, playing with a tremendous pace, and being able to either operate in the full court or in the half-court. Offensively, he excels in transition, having a strong feel with the ball in his hands, and showing his ability to get to the rack and finish. But he also can knock down shots from multiple levels, giving a nice balance of being a point guard or stepping up his scoring output when needed.”
“In regards to his on-court identity, Taylor is a smart, crafty scoring guard with the ability to operate from either backcourt position offensively. He loves attacking the midrange area for pull-up jumpers but also regularly mixes it up through penetration and from beyond the arc. Taylor is a quality scorer that knows how to generate clean shots off the dribble for himself or others. He possesses useful vision when attacking the basket and is capable of running the two-man game effectively or finding cutters within the half-court set. Though Taylor usually works with the ball in his hands, he’s a pretty strong spot-up threat and can seamlessly fit alongside another primary ball-handler. He shows a willingness to fight on the glass, hunt for loose balls, and defend opposing point guards with his combination of positioning and quickness.”
“It has been very obvious to me that Justin Taylor is one of the most talented lead guards in this entire event. Primed for the next level, Taylor is a composed guard with a frame and mindset ready for the next level. He’s shown the ability to hit from all 3 levels and should be respected in that regard. I believe his year at Hargrave Military Academy will only further craft a player who has already proven their worth at the next level.”
“As one of the leaders on the court, Taylor does an excellent job in controlling the game, whether it is getting out and running or in the halfcourt. He looks to be at his best though when he is aggressively getting downhill and attacking the defense, finishing multiple tough lay-ins, or getting to the line. But also showed his confidence in his jumper.”