CG Myles Powell (Seton Hall Commit)

[Dogbreath2U]

From City of Basketball Love, a scouting report prior to July: http://www.cityofbasketballlove.com/myles-powell

Strengths: A tremendous outside shooter who needs only a sliver of daylight to get his shot off, Powell is tough to slow down once he gets going. Capable of playing with or without the ball in his hands, Powell finds a way to get into the scoresheet, whether it’s attacking in transition or finding space on the perimeter and waiting for a feed from a teammate. Becoming a more all-around scorer who can create off the bounce and finish tough buckets around the rim. Strong-bodied guard who isn’t easily muscled off the ball.

Weaknesses: Though he’s worked on his body, still needs to continue to improve his conditioning to be the best player he can be, especially on the defensive end. Needs to work on being more of a point guard, because he’ll be small for an off-guard at the next level.

Overall: He doesn’t have optimal size for his position, but Powell’s productivity on both the high school and AAU circuits is impossible to deny. In the right multi-guard system where he can find open spots in opposing defenses, Powell could be an impact player right away at the mid-to-high-major level with his shooting ability.

Hmmm, who could have such a system? If he is a good ball handler, he could be a big addition.

 

[AtlantaHusky]

Sign me (him) up, please.

 

[Walker11]

love him in the shad role. he is an incredible shooter and closer to 6'3 than 6'0.

He was dunking with ease so he is either taller than listed, or more athletic that supposed. Either way, win/win.

Every year there are kids who dominate the AAU circuit and land mediocre offers due to measurables and perceived limitations. See: guys like Buddy Hield and Van Vleet. Lets hope Powell is one of these types. I'm not saying he is as good as either and would be thrilled with a knock down 3 pt. specialist, but I don't get how killing the best AAU circuits doesn't get kids more top offers.

 

[DogMania]

A couple observation. He looks more versatile than Shad. Sounds like he's not a great athlete, but a heck of a shooter. His handle looks much better than Shad ever had, who was good at creating space for his J, but really struggled getting to the paint or rim off the bounce. His hops looked okay, not uber-explosive, but got off his feet well enough to dunk with ease for a 6-0 to 6-1 guard. Sounds like he's struggled to keep his weight down, something apparently he's going to have to work on. You know a good comparison might be a bigger KEA, though his game has been described more 2G than PG. Khalid was a scoring PG who was a good passer and saw the court well. Some kids just never have a feel for the lead guard position, and it sounds like he needs to work toward being at least a scoring combo-PG at his combination of size and athleticism. He's one to keep an eye on, but I'd be inclined to think there are better fits for UConn, but what do I know. If he comes hear, I'll root my brains out for him. There's always a place for good shooters, but they won't see the floor that often if they can't defend. One definitely to keep an eye on.

 

[Skies17]

Playing at the Nike Global Challenge for the East Team the kid shot 14-30 from three (47%) over four games, averaging better than 20 points a game and TWICE going for 30. And those games are against top top talent. He can shoot, but he's a player for sure. If he really is a UConn fan, lock him up. He fits the bill and we need some shooters going forward. Under appreciated talent.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Playing at the Nike Global Challenge for the East Team the kid shot 14-30 from three (47%) over four games, averaging better than 20 points a game and TWICE going for 30. And those games are against top top talent. He can shoot, but he's a player for sure. If he really is a UConn fan, lock him up. He fits the bill and we need some shooters going forward. Under appreciated talent.

Seriously all I needed to see what he recently averaged and that was enough. His defense can't be that bad that you pass that up.

 

[DogMania]

Seriously all I needed to see what he recently averaged and that was enough. His defense can't be that bad that you pass that up.

Without seeing him play, I don't know. I'll leave it up to KO and his staff to figure out who they prioritize and who they stoke the fires as plan-B, C, etc. recruits. Maybe they're high on him. Maybe they're aiming higher. I don't know. It's good to know they have a lot of irons in the fire. It will be interesting to see who pulls the Husky trigger over the next few months. August through October are usually the most active months as far as commitments go. By then the recruits have achieved the test scores, allowing them to take official on campus visits. Lot's of in-homes start taking place. College programs, I think, begin to get academician results from the recruits schools. One thing is getting a great player to decide to come to your school. It's a whole other story to make sure you get commitments from the ones that will qualify and actually show up the following fall.

I just think we'll begin to learn of commitments maybe as early as the end of this upcoming month and into September. The staff has really worked hard this year and have already received some verbals, but I think more will be coming soon. Of course this is based only on gut feeling and past history since I have no insider contacts any more, though the ones I did weren't exactly all that accurate. My past contacts were UConn assistant coaches who had to be careful with what they said, but I've come to realize that they were just as unsure what these teenagers were thinking as us crazy fans who live and die on the whims of a 18 year old. Granted, sometimes they know that a kid has his heart set on UConn but is just taking advantage of the process wanting to go through the recruiting process and official visits, but most of the time they're wondering if the kid who seems high on their program is saying the same thing to the other top programs on their short lists. I do like my chances with recruits that seem cut from the Husky mold, who really talk highly of our program and do so more than they do for other programs on their list. Adams and Gilbert fit that mold. Now that's far from a litmus test since many have talked the talk but then after visiting other programs walked the walk right into a commitment elsewhere.

So of the recruits we know about, who fits this mold? IDK. Maybe the latest Boneyard generation who have insider contacts can chime in with which ones seem most likely to land here.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Rashad Anderson was not a great athlete...but his sharpshooting helped us win a championship

And has helped him see the world playing hoops...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashad_Anderson

Rashad Anderson was also 5 inches taller than Powell. It's not just the fact that he's a mediocre athlete, there's also that he's really undersized for the position and isn't a particularly good ballhandler.

 

[Tenspro2002]

Would be an excellent complement to one of the other 2016 studs (I include Diallo in that category). Although, even if it were just Gilbert, Adams, Powell, and spot minutes from Sam Cassell, that would be a pretty good (albeit young) backcourt.

 

[upstater]

Would be an excellent complement to one of the other 2016 studs (I include Diallo in that category). Although, even if it were just Gilbert, Adams, Powell, and spot minutes from Sam Cassell, that would be a pretty good (albeit young) backcourt.

It's interesting that you put Cassell's name into this, because Cassell had a lot of open looks from 3 early on last year. In this offense, I think there is a need and a call for a dead-eye 3 point shooter. The opportunity is there. Omar Calhoun is another example, though Omar has a lot more athleticism and size than Powell/Cassell.

 

[Mooch82]

Rashad Anderson was also 5 inches taller than Powell. It's not just the fact that he's a mediocre athlete, there's also that he's really undersized for the position and isn't a particularly good ballhandler.

Rashad was 6'4''. This kid 5'11''?

I've read anywhere from 6'0'' to 6'3''...my guess is he is closer to 6'2''. Still shorter than 'Shad, but not as drastic as you're saying...

 

[CallMeBruce]

Rashad was 6'4''. This kid 5'11''?

I've read anywhere from 6'0'' to 6'3''...my guess is he is closer to 6'2''. Still shorter than 'Shad, but not as drastic as you're saying...

Powell measured at 5'11" in bare feet at Nike elite; Rashad averaged 6'3.5" in bare feet between Portsmouth and the NBA pre-draft camp.

 

[husky99]

Rashad Anderson was also 5 inches taller than Powell. It's not just the fact that he's a mediocre athlete, there's also that he's really undersized for the position and isn't a particularly good ballhandler.

People are making judgement from one or two write ups.

Did not read the whole threads [side note ]

 

[tcf15]

Powell measured at 5'11" in bare feet at Nike elite; Rashad averaged 6'3.5" in bare feet between Portsmouth and the NBA pre-draft camp.

That measurement is from two years ago, so there's a possibility he has grown a couple of inches.

 

[Mooch82]

Powell measured at 5'11" in bare feet at Nike elite; Rashad averaged 6'3.5" in bare feet between Portsmouth and the NBA pre-draft camp.

You're comparing a 23 year old to a 15 year old. Powell is bigger than 5'11''.

 

[CallMeBruce]

That measurement is from two years ago, so there's a possibility he has grown a couple of inches.

That's possible, but he was 16 then, so I'd imagine any further growth would be pretty marginal. I'm not saying I don't want the guy, obviously - he's a top-100 guard who can shoot - I just don't think that assuming he comes in and produces like Rashad Anderson is reasonable.

 

[Dogbreath2U]

Next year's team (and this year's team as well) could benefit from another guard who can handle the ball and fill in as needed a la Craig Austrie, for one example. Myles looks like he would bring different skills and could be a big boost on the offensive end. If UConn were to have an injury at PG, we are not in a good position with a backup right now. Not sure that Myles would accept the backup role that he would almost certainly be in at UConn with Jalen and Alterique ahead of him. KO will obviously be the one to decide, but I hope that he is a better ball handler and passer than some (or one?) suggested above. That shot of his looks really good, though.....high arc and then nothing but net!!!

 

[Danzz]

Next year's team (and this year's team as well) could benefit from another guard who can handle the ball and fill in as needed a la Craig Austrie, for one example. Myles looks like he would bring different skills and could be a big boost on the offensive end. If UConn were to have an injury at PG, we are not in a good position with a backup right now. Not sure that Myles would accept the backup role that he would almost certainly be in at UConn with Jalen and Alterique ahead of him. KO will obviously be the one to decide, but I hope that he is a better ball handler and passer than some (or one?) suggested above. That shot of his looks really good, though.....high arc and then nothing but net!!!

Myles does not look like he has PG skills but he sure looks like he can hit the 3 and intermediate jumper. Sign him up.

 

[ctchamps]

Hats off to @tcf15 for putting together the incredible amount of detail about Powell so quickly. Everyone should check out the pinned thread top of page.

Loved the interviews. Kid is confident without being cocky. Well spoken. Cerebral quality to his game. His defense is the big question mark. Would love to see tape of his defense on the aau circuit and not just high lights.

If his defense is average or better than average, he and Alterique would have a field day on the offensive end, particularly with Jalen and Terry on the court.

 

[Worldwide]

I would be more interested with Tyrn Flowers who is 6'7, long, and only getting better. If we are filling roles of the bench I rather have someone who is taller. Just don't see minutes for powell at guard nor a scenario where gilbert, adams, and powell are on the court at the same time.

 

[tcf15]

Hats off to @tcf15 for putting together the incredible amount of detail about Powell so quickly. Everyone should check out the pinned thread top of page.

Loved the interviews. Kid is confident without being cocky. Well spoken. Cerebral quality to his game. His defense is the big question mark. Would love to see tape of his defense on the aau circuit and not just high lights.

If his defense is average or better than average, he and Alterique would have a field day on the offensive end, particularly with Jalen and Terry on the court.

I weed through the VCU fanboy tweets for the pertinent information so the rest of you don't have to.

 

[husky99]

That's possible, but he was 16 then, so I'd imagine any further growth would be pretty marginal. I'm not saying I don't want the guy, obviously - he's a top-100 guard who can shoot - I just don't think that assuming he comes in and produces like Rashad Anderson is reasonable.

I work in a high and boys have there last growth jump around 17 or 18 in my experience

 

[pnow15]

Zone buster?

 

[CallMeBruce]

I work in a high and boys have there last growth jump around 17 or 18 in my experience

Occasionally, but most boys stop growing by 16. I know that I did, nearly all of my friends, did, and nearly all of my students did. Maybe a kid was was particularly tall might take longer to finish growing, but that's not what we're talking about here.

 

[Stainmaster]

I would be more interested with Tyrn Flowers who is 6'7, long, and only getting better. If we are filling roles of the bench I rather have someone who is taller. Just don't see minutes for powell at guard nor a scenario where gilbert, adams, and powell are on the court at the same time.

You don't pass up Top 100 kids who can shoot. I don't want to knock Flowers too much because I'm not too familiar with his game, but I automatically feel uncomfortable taking on kids without any other DI offers.