Player Focus: Robert Drakes (Class Of ’21) 6-2 Guard – Alexandria Senior High Trojans (Alexandria, LA)

December 6, 2020

Robert Drakes (Class Of ’21) is a 6-2 Guard From Alexandria Senior High in Alexandria, Louisiana

Drake’s role has changed for his Senior year from role player to being the team’s leading scorer and leader on and off the court.  This is a role that drakes has flourished in putting together a number of 30 point scoring games and defensive masterpieces in the early parts of the 2020-2021 season.

Drakes is a silky smooth scoring guard that can score the ball a variety of ways from being able to penetrate into the lane and finish at the rim to stepping out to to the perimeter to knock down shots from the outside.  There’s not to many ways this kid can’t score the ball.

Robert Drakes is an excellent finisher that does a good job of handling the ball and finishing in transition.  He is a versatile guard that can play both guard positions and slide over to the point guard spot if needed.

Drakes is a tough player that plays with great energy and has a high basketball I.Q.  He believes in being a team first player and getting his production in the flow of the game without rushing or forcing the issue.

Drakes is an excellent spot-up shooter and catch and shoot scorer that does a great job of being able to create off the dribble and facilitating.  He is an excellent defensive guard that can defend both guard positions and does a great job of defending on the ball and causing havoc in the passing lanes and turning defense into offense.

Drakes does a great job of moving well without the ball and displays excellent court vision and instincts that is dedicated to continuing to work hard and commit to the defensive end and being a team first player.

Robert Drakes deserves to be on the radar to play at the next level!!!