Future Star?

Player Evaluation:

Scott Howard; PG, Beacontown High School




Strengths: Extremely athletic point guard who routinely makes highlight plays. Is a fierce competitor and plays the game with an animal-like intensity. Makes the game look easy. Plays with confidence, intensity and showmanship. His athleticism and ball handling ability are jawdropping. Finishes strongly at the rim and will dunk the ball every way imaginable. Possesses superior strength and is unguardable one on one with his power drives to the basket. Simply overpowers his opponents and loves to take the ball to the hole. His first step is lightning fast and he handles the ball like the late Pistol Pete. Stays low with the ball, keeps it close and has blinding speed with the ball in his hands. Has ability to dominate a game and/or take over late when needed.

Weaknesses: Has a tendency to showboat and play selfishly. His attitude and self control are both very much in question. Often plays the game 1 on 5 and neglects his teammates. His physical gifts are so overwhelming that he often tries to do everything by himself. Doesn't understand team concept and needs to work on his complete game as a point guard. Has been known to steal the ball from his own teammates. Is quite a bit undersized for the NBA or college game. Drives the ball at every opportunity and has yet to display much of an outside or mid range shot. Defensively he overplays everything, shoots the passing lanes and is easy to go backdoor on. Has off court problems most notably a bowling alley incident and an incident where he was accused of stealing chickens. Needs to get his off the court issues in check and control his temper.