Player: Justin Monden
Class: 2022
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School: Heritage
There is nothing like seeing a player put in the work to achieve what he had always wanted to achieve in his high school career. One of those players has been 2022 Justin Monden from Heritage high school. He has helped lead his team this year as a senior, posting strong numbers. Monden is averaging 23.5ppg, 4.1rpg, 4.2apg, and 1.5spg for the Huskies and when you look back over his career, he has come a long way.
“Personally, I think I’m playing very well and doing a much better job of impacting the game in a way that gets my teammates going. A big focus of mine has definitely been consistency. Just knowing that with consistent work comes progress. I started off on JV in 9th grade and seeing my progress since then has been a real motivation,” Monden told Phenom Hoops.
This year, Monden came in with some expectations for himself, as he wanted to show he could be the best player in the NAC. He wanted to showcase more of his ability to lead a team and lead as a guard. Finally, Monden wanted to show more of his ability to do the little things as a point guard as well as score effectively.
He has been able to do just that this season for the Huskies and it is the reason why schools from all levels have been expressing interest his way. Coaches should be looking more his way and what he has been able to show with his game this season.
NC Top 80 Evaluation:
“We look at a player who understands how to play to his strengths in every possible setting, Justin Monden. He’s a wiry, scrappy guard prospect with the ability to operate as a floor general or capable off-ball threat. Monden loves to attack the midrange for quality pull-up jumpers, but can also knock down shots at a reliable clip from distance or effectively get downhill and make plays within the paint. He handles the ball well, sets up others at a solid rate, and displays toughness defensively at the point of attack. Next in his development process is working to add strength, as it would only help prepare him for the physicality of the college game. Coach Adams on Monden: “Justin is a heady player. He was coachable and displayed a positive attitude. Hit jumpers and worked well with his teammates. Justin played with energy and unselfishness.” Monden enjoyed a nice showing at camp and should be poised for a productive senior season as a leader for Heritage.”