In my Louisiana Hoops Diamonds In The Rough Series, I will take a look at players from around the State of Louisiana that most people from outside the state and some around the state would say were “Underrated” or “Under The Radar.”
These players either played for under the radar programs, hadn’t had the chance to get exposure for the next level, or had to “Wait their turn” to be in the position they are in this season to lead and put their full skill-set on display to gain the attention from coaches, scouts, and talent evaluators on the collegiate level.
If these players continue to put the work in and make the sacrifices to show that they are deserving and ready to play at the next level, these players will be steals and great additions to any program at any level.
1. Amauri Coleman (Class Of '21) 6-2 CG - Peabody Warhorses
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14253475/Amauri-Coleman
- Excellent rebounder*Pushes the tempo will in transition
- Fills the lanes correctly when running the break
- Gets into the lane easily to finish
- Can impact the game from both guard positions
- Excellent mid-range scorer
- Very Capable 3-Point Shooter
- Excellent free throw shooter
- Great court vision
- Lock down perimeter defender
- Does a solid job of getting into the passing lanes
- Very hard worker that takes a business trip approach to every game. True next level work ethnic.
2. Ty'Drick Harrell (Class Of '21) 6-4 G/F - Marksville Tigers
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10321074/Tydrick-Harrell
- Plays with a high motor (Always in go mode)
- Plays with great hustle and intensity
- Can jump out of the gym
- Excellent job of attacking the rim
- Has a nose for the ball
- Hard hat approach to the game
- Does all the little things well. Does all the dirty work
- Excellent rebounder
- A game changing defender
- Nice quickness. Does a good job at taking his man off the dribble
- Good ball handler with excellent court vision
- Solid mid-range scorer
3. Noah Jonker (Class Of '22) 6-5 Forward - Alexandria Senior High
https://www.hudl.com/profile/13313336/Noah-Jonker
- Very unselfish
- High basketball I.Q.
- Always aware of what is going on around him on the court
- Very effective scorer from the perimeter
- Handles the ball well
- Solid passer
- Does a good job at getting others involved
- Soft touch around the rim
- Highly competitive player that plays with great intensity and energy
- Rebounds the ball well
- Always willing to make the “Hustle” play
- Great court vision
- Very reliable mid-range scorer with a great feel for the game
4. Jaylin Pantillion (Class Of '21) 6-6 Power Forward - Pineville High
https://www.hudl.com/profile/10468529/Jaylin-Pantillion
- Excellent rim runner
- Good upper body strength
- Very strong defender in the post
- Uses his body strength to disrupt opposing players
- A solid shot blocker with great timing and anticipation
- Can step out and guard on the perimeter
- Handles the ball well for his size
- Good Passer (Does a good job of passing out of the double team)
- Very Coachable
- Excellent work ethnic
- Good mid-range shooter
- Makes a impact on the game with his strong rebounding and defensive presence.
- Good court awareness
- Soft hands and great footwork on the block
- Finishes well around the rim
5. Deshawn Jackson (Class Of '21) 6-4 Guard - Pickering High School
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4ZiypFtNds
- *A leader on and off the court
- *Can take over the game on both ends
- *Unselfish/Team First player
- *Very smart/High I.Q. Player
- *Excellent decision maker
- *Excellent playmaker*Elite scorer and Athlete (Averaged over 25 PPG his Soph. and Jr. seasons)
- *Elite ball Handler
- *Great feel for the game
- *Great court vision
- *Elite Defender