Adrian Myers 6’7 185 2022 Sherando High School (VA) / VA Playmakers 2022
Adrian does a great job utilizing his powerful frame, explosive leaping ability and speed not to mention his relentless motor to impact games on both ends of the floor. He runs the floor extremely well getting end to end with impressive quickness while also decelerating nicely and demonstrating great body control. He impressed me at an event recently by sprinting the floor for a blocked shot of a would-be layup showing not only his impressive speed but it just demonstrates what Ive seen of him in prior events where his motor and effort will always be at the forefront of this talented and athletic college prospect. He’s a hard hat type player and he won’t get outworked!
Adrian demonstrates so much versatility offensively and defensively. He can hit the spot-up three and shows solid mechanics and good consistency. He can handle and create his own shot off the bounce using quick rips and powerful strides. Quick enough to beat opposing bigs but too powerful for most wing defenders. Adrian’s first step is pretty quick and he knows how to get his shoulder low on his rip move and into the hip of his defender to gain leverage and create an angle. He attacks that space fearlessly and with an explosive burst and plays above the rim. As quick and powerful as he is it’s best for any defenders to proceed with caution in this situation because Adrian gets well above the rim when he gets downhill and finishes with ferocity! He also shows great touch on non-dunk finishes and just shrugs off contact as if undeterred. He drives the lane nicely showing some shiftiness and can maneuver traffic and score as well. His touch is impressive as is his body control and footwork. Adrian does a great job moving without the ball and especially getting behind the defense where he is a lob target but also has great hands and touch. He can post you or face up and score and shows comfort and good skills in both areas. He is aggressive and quick getting to rebounds and stick-back opportunities.
Adrian elevates so quickly off the floor yet is explosive with each leap and his athleticism is off the charts. On the defensive end, he displays sound footwork, agility and lateral quickness to guard away from the rim. In the paint he is a man! Quick to help and recover, anticipates nicely and just his presence changes the way opponents attack the paint. He is a shot-blocking presence and a high motor and active rebounder. Adrian is a next-level prospect and I expect to see his name mentioned frequently by scouting services as the summer progresses.