No matter how much the game of basketball evolves, elite scorers will always be coveted. We can take the current NCAA Sweet Sixteen as a perfect example, considering 15 of the 16 teams have at least one player averaging 15 PPG or higher (Michigan State being the lone exception). However, there is a meaningful difference between the highest-level scorers and everyone else. That’s where a prospect like RJ Moore separates himself from his peers. The 6-foot-5 guard prospect from Corvian Community School just earned his fourth scholarship, Utah (joining Wake Forest, High Point, and NC A&T), and feels increasingly likely to have a breakout summer season with Garner Road.
Moore is coming off a sophomore year where he averaged 23.4 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 1.9 APG, and 1.2 SPG with 49/37/66 splits. He’s gone 52-11 with back-to-back state championship appearances and a title under his belt. Through his first two seasons of high school, he’s been nothing short of incredible. Although there were several meaningful difference-makers throughout the Cardinals’ roster, Moore regularly stood out as a focal point. For those who don’t know, he’s also the son of NC A&T Coach and former UConn player Rick Moore.
In terms of what Moore brings to the table, it should be pretty obvious. He’s clearly one of the most polished scorers in North Carolina. Moore is a reliable creator, both for himself and others, who can consistently generate clean looks out of nothing. It doesn’t seem to matter the defensive game plan, he simply finds a way to put the ball in the basket. Moore possesses great size and length that he utilizes to his advantage when creating space. His craftiness combined with incredible confidence and a quick release makes him a real nightmare for opponents. Moore can typically get what he wants from all levels and is comfortable with or without the ball in his hands. He also displays great instincts as a rebounder, defender, and all-around offensive threat. Expect more high-major programs to get involved going forward.