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 Will Googins of Lake Norman.
We've seen Googins in every possible setting, recently stating, 'The Carolina Riptide organization is full of great players, and Will Googins was definitely among their top players from the weekend. He's smart, tough, balanced, and simply knows how to run a team on both ends of the floor. Googins shines as a leader, both by example and through his production, and consistently steps up as 'the guy' when things turn grim. He's a very well-rounded floor general with the ability to set up others and establish himself as a scorer from all levels. Googins applies great pressure off the bounce, and looks to attack the basket and finish or draw fouls whenever possible. He's great at playing through contact on both ends of the floor. Googins is also a reliable perimeter shooter, but mixes it up enough to keep the opposition on their toes. He's a strong playmaker, scrappy defender, and terrific in the open floor. It's difficult to find any negatives in his showing from the weekend. Expect Googins to be a major piece for this group throughout the summer season.'
Since then, Googins has only continued to perform at an impressive level for this loaded Carolina Riptide group. He's a quick, scrappy guard prospect with a quality blend of IQ, vision, and craftiness with the ball in his hands. Googins is fairly balanced offensively and capable of filling it up as a scorer or playmaker. He touches the paint at a nice rate, makes proper reads, and mixes it up from all levels offensively. Googins positions himself for success and displays the necessary defensive instincts to force turnovers effectively at the point of attack. He's a useful two-way player who should be able to carve out a role for various programs at the next level.
