BrandonClayScouting.com: Player Card – Jakolby Long

Jakolby Long of Edmond, Okla., set himself above on the EYBL circuit last year. Read about the guard’s game here. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike

By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @BrandonClayPSB

Jakolby Long – (Edmond, Okla.), Athletes First – 2016
Height: 6’4″
Position: Shooting Guard
Committed College: Iowa State
Star Grade:

#BCSElite100 ’16 G Jakolby Long (OK) will officially visit Georgia & Iowa State.

PLAYER CARD: http://t.co/skZQSrzkw2 pic.twitter.com/B8kntmurr6

— Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) August 10, 2015

BREAKING: ’16 Jakolby Long (OK) has new interest from UGA. Planning a visit to Athens. EVALS: http://t.co/skZQSrzkw2 pic.twitter.com/81VxcpMZKp — Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) June 15, 2015

Date: May 25, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL (Minneapolis, MN)

Long has a power game where he can attack the defense and overpower defenders with his strength. He is a high energy guy who produces on both ends of the floor. He could be one of the best rebounding wings nationally. He averaged close to 16 points and 5 rebounds per game. His 34% field goal percentage is concerning. Especially considering he shoots about the same percentage from the arc.<p>

Date: May 23, 2015
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike EYBL (Minneapolis, MN)

Long is a powerful option at the wing position. The left-handed swingman made a mark at this same event last spring. Though  he hit a 3, Long has a flat release on his jumper. He makes an impact by attacking the lane and is a specialist in that regard.

#BCSElite100 ’16 Jakolby Long (OK) repped Athletes First & Mustang at Nike EYBL.

HERE’S HOW: http://t.co/8sB81sFfiN pic.twitter.com/KVimUCFSuW

— Brandon Clay (@BrandonClayPSB) May 26, 2015

Date: June 14, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike Elite 100 Camp (St. Louis, Mo.)

Long showed much of the same as in Minnesota as a strong guard off the ball. The release on his left-handed jump shot was flat here as well but goes in. He makes plays with his power similar to Rayjon Tucker (NC-15) but isn’t as explosive at the rim. Long also knocked down the 17 footer here as well.

Date: May 25, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike EYBL (Minneapolis, Minn.)

Long is an athletic option at the wing spot. The left-hand dominant wing made plays by shooting the 3-pointer with his feet set and off the bounce in straight lines as well.

Date: May 17, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL (Hampton, Va.)

Long is a power wing who will shoot the 3pt jumper with his feet set. He uses his big frame to get to the rim although being a good athlete not an elite one. He was very effective playing off of Allonzo Trier’s creativity.

Highlights of Long courtesy of Courtside Films:

Coverage – 

Brandon Clay is the Executive Camp Director of the Elite Basketball Academy and the owner of Brandon Clay Scouting. Clay is also the owner of Peach State Basketball, Inc., and serves on the Naismith Trophy Men’s / Women’s College Player of the Year Academy and the HS Boys / Girls All-American Team Board of Selectors. He is also the Director of Scouting for the OTRHoopsReport.com National Scouting Report. Clay has been involved in the community since 2001. You can reach him at[email protected]

Jonathan Hemingway is a National Evaluator for the OTRHoopsReport. Hemingway serves on the Board of Selectors for the Naismith Trophy. also He is also the publisher of CoachHemi.com. He has been involved in the community since 1996 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at [email protected] and follow him on  twitter @JLHemingwayPSB