We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball court, and today’s edition will take a closer look at David Gray of East Forsyth.
We’ve seen Gray in various settings, including at an open gym prior to the summer season, stating, “Clearly poised to be a leader for this group, Gray was among the top standouts during the 16U practice session. He’s a pest defensively and consistently displayed the ability to harass opposing guards at the point of attack. Gray offers nice energy, physicality, and anticipation, which naturally leads to deflections and turnovers. He dictated the offense through a nice balance of scoring and playmaking, and displayed a quality feel in both areas. Gray is a strong athlete and displays toughness on both ends of the floor. He’s great at setting the tone by example.” Which was later followed by Malcolm Morgan stating, “One of my favorites so far. He was just in control of these games from start to finish. He had great court vision all around and was using his aggressiveness to create and find open teammates. You can just tell he has a good feel for the game. He was super active on both sides of the floor and also contains a solid size for a guard. He gets to the rack at will and played hard every single minute. This kid is filled with potential and coaches need to take notice because somebody is going to miss a great opportunity on this kid.”
Though he didn’t receive a ton of opportunities during his sophomore season, Gray seemed to get more comfortable as the year carried onward. He’s a tough, fairly strong guard prospect with useful vision and scoring ability. Gray works well within the confines of a team structure, but can also expand his production if necessary. He’s a solid rebounder and overall defender for his size and position. Gray handles the ball effectively and understands how to initiate the offense when needed. Expect him to continue developing over these next few years.