Player Focus: Chris “CJ” Shiflett (Class of 2025) – Evangel High School – Shreveport, LA

January 27, 2024

Twitter: @thecjshiflett_

Recruitment Status: Open

Player Film: https://www.hudl.com/profile/17069815/Cj-Shiflett

Chris Shiflett, a class of 2025 prospect, stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall and plays as a point guard for Evangel High School in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Chris Shiflett demonstrates notable quickness with an outstanding first step. His elite ball-handling skills enable him to facilitate effectively, distribute the ball with precision, and maintain control over the game’s tempo. As a perimeter defender, Shiflett excels, significantly influencing the game on the defensive end. He does an outstanding job of getting his teammates involved, boasts a reliable outside shot, and adopts a team-first approach to the point guard position yet can dominate offensively when necessary. Recognized for his exceptional decision-making abilities, Shiflett has remarkable court vision and a superior basketball IQ, exuding poise and confidence. In transition, Shiflett pushes the ball with efficiency and displays an impressive change of pace. His strategic use of the entire court is commendable, and he maintains a low turnover rate with few mistakes. From beyond the three-point line, his shooting is exemplary. Off the ball, he navigates smoothly, excels at finishing at the rim, and adeptly handles contact. Shiflett’s playmaking skills are outstanding, pairing well with his anticipation, timing, and situational awareness. On the defensive front, his quick hands are both disruptive and consistent, ensuring he plays with great patience and control.

Key Attributes:

  • Notable Quickness
  • Outstanding Initial Movement
  • Elite Ball Handling
  • Game Tempo Control
  • Strong Perimeter Defense
  • Defensive Impact
  • Effective Engagement of Teammates
  • Reliable Outside Shooting
  • Team-First Point Guard with Offensive Dominance Capability
  • Exceptional Distribution and Facilitation
  • Remarkable Court Vision
  • Superior Basketball Intelligence
  • Decisive, Poised, Confident
  • Efficient Transition Play
  • Impressive Pace Variation
  • Strategic Use of Playing Area
  • Low Turnover Rate
  • Exemplary Three-Point Shooting
  • Smooth Off-Ball Movement
  • Competent Finisher at the Rim and Against Contact
  • Outstanding Playmaker
  • Anticipatory Defense with Quick Hands
  • Mindful Patience and Control