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 Jayden Boyd of Northwestern.
We've seen Boyd in every possible setting, including at our most recent SC Top 80, where we stated, 'Finishing up, we look at a player that naturally seems to produce in every setting through his blue-collar approach, Jayden Boyd. He's a strong, tough, mobile forward/post prospect with a high motor and clear nose for the ball on both ends of the floor. Boyd is a reliable finisher and capable midrange shooter, but typically finds most of his scoring opportunities through putbacks and making general hustle plays. He's quick for his size, displays nice versatility defensively, and rebounds the ball at a very consistent rate on either end of the floor. Boyd also runs the floor hard in transition and doesn't necessarily require a ton of touches to make a lasting impact. Next in his development process is working to become a more consistent three-point shooter, as it would make him even tougher for opponents to contain. Coach Mills on Boyd: 'Jayden is a solid player who knows his capabilities. Rebounded the ball well from start to finish. Made a couple of good plays when attacking off the dribble. With a little work on his jumper, he should be able to transition to the wing if needed.' Boyd proved to be an asset at camp, and will be a prospect for college coaches to monitor closely over the next calendar year.'
Since then, Boyd has only continued to further solidify himself as an obvious scholarship-worthy talent at the next level. He's a strong, sturdy forward who utilizes his high motor and quality length to control the glass on both ends of the floor. Boyd is a great rebounder and consistent finisher with the ability to play through contact, above the rim, or finish out of the post. He's a capable passer, and does a nice job of making the right decision with the ball in his hands. Boyd's natural blue-collar approach allows him to make an excellent impact without necessarily needing a ton of offensive touches. He also runs the floor fairly well in transition and outworks opponents for extra opportunities. Boyd should have another productive weekend at our G3 Showcase.
