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 series on some players who have attended events over the past few years but still remain on the lesser-known side of things, whether by spectators or college coaches. 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 Jah Short of Farmville Central.
We were fortunate enough to see Short at numerous events, including at our most recent David Rose MDC, where we stated, 'The Team Power organization should be extremely excited about their future, given the way they competed at our David Rose MDC, and DyQuavion Short was a major part of their success. He's a phenomenal leader that sets the tone on both ends of the floor. Short was a primary scoring option throughout the weekend, able to attack the basket whenever he desired while knocking down jumpers at a solid rate. He handles the ball well and has an unselfish approach, which allows him to create for others quite often. Short plays smart, under control, and understands how to make his presence felt in transition. There's already a lot to like about his game, so expect Short to continue developing into a two-way problem for the opposition.'
Since then, Short has generated a ton of buzz surrounding his name'especially given his play over the summer season with Garner Road. He's long, active, and has grown at a pretty consistent rate since his eighth-grade year. Short possesses a great frame, athleticism, and two-way understanding of how to control the action and stand out as a leader. He shoots the ball at an efficient clip, attacks the basket with ferocity, and has shown the ability to finish above the rim or through contact quite easily. Though Short didn't see a ton of playing time as a freshman, it was mainly due to their notable backcourt in Justin Wright and Terquavion Smith. However, folks should expect to hear his name a lot over the next few years, as Short has the talent to emerge as the Jaguars next star and Division I prospect.
