BrandonClayScouting.com: Player Card – DJ Harvey

Class of 2017 wing DJ Harvey of Hyattsville, Md., proved that he is the nation’s most consistent shot maker. Read about the 6-foot-6 guard’s game. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike

DJ Harvey (Hyattsville, Md.), Team Takeover / DeMatha – 2017
Height: 6’5″
Position: Guard
Committed College: Notre Dame
Star Grade:

 By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @BrandonClayPSB

Date: May 29, 2016
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike Boys EYBL Session IV (Atlanta, GA)

Harvey has struggled a bit during EYBL play before this stop. He played with a renewed pace in Atlanta making plays on both ends against Cal Supreme. Harvey is averaging 11 points, 6.7 rebounds and right at 2 assists per in 16 EYBL games. He’s at 68 percent from the line and 30.5 perfect from the 3 line. Both of those numbers have room for improvement but the talent / size is there.

Date: June 19, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: NBPA Top 100 (Charlottesville, Va.)

Harvey is as consistent of a shot maker as you will find nationally. His length, athleticism and purity of touch on his jumper allow him to make shots while playing off the ball. The most underrated part of Harvey’s game is his ability to move without the basketball. He sets up his defender and can use screens remarkably well.

Date: June 18, 2015
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: NBPA Top 100 (Charlottesville, Va.)

Simply put, Harvey has established himself as a premier scorer in the class regardless of position. He can make the open jumper or create space to score off of the bounce as well.

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

Harvey is a wing who continues to get better. He is filling out and has a smooth touch from the outside on his jumper. He is the go-to scorer for Team Takeover this season.

Date: January 17, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Hoop Hall Classic (Springfield, Mass.)

Harvey may not have his best statistical performance tonight with 13 points on 5 of 14 shooting with 4 rebounds. However, the glimpses of brilliant skill were there. He hit a 3 coming off of a downscreen and then followed that by slashing to the rim between defenders. He is great in transition and has the potential to be an elite wing defender.

Date: December 12, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Team Takeover National Hoops Showcase (Hyattsville, Md.)

Harvey is a smooth option on the wing. He didn’t shoot it great in this eval but is a primary scorer nonetheless for DeMatha. He is a real catch and shoot threat with good bounce around the rim. That said, he can continue to work on creating off of the bounce like Jayson Tatum (MO-16) has over the past year.

Date: October 4, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: USA Basketball Mini-Camp  (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

Harvey is an athletic wing player who could legitimately play either wing position on both ends of the floor. The strength of his game centers around his quick first step and his accurate pull-up jumper.

Date: October 3, 2014
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: USA Basketball Mini-Camp  (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

Harvey stole the show once again. His ability to score the basketball couple with his size make him one of the nation’s perimeter threats regardless of class. He could very well be the most complete wing in the sophomore class. Harvey shoots the 3-pointer, mid-range and finishes at the rim. He possesses ideal size at the wing position.

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

Harvey was even better here than he was in December. He’s right there with classmate Troy Brown (NV) at the head of the class perimeter wise right now. Harvey showed that he can get to the rim at will, finish with contact while also hitting the outside jumper. His change of direction allows him to create space. Harvey is an elite athlete in terms of his bounce off of the floor as well.

Date: February 1, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Mater Dei Nike Extravaganza (Santa Ana, Calif.)

Harvey is an exceptional athlete on the wing with good length to match. He moves very efficiently with the ball in his hands, but his overall ball skill could still stand to improve. He struggled to feed the post this evening from the wing.

Date: December 14, 2013
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Team Takeover National Hoops Showcase (Hyattsville, Md.)

Harvey is a smooth off ball guard who reminds me of Braxton Blackwell (TN-16). Harvey is bigger than Blackwell size wise with a smooth release on his jump shot. He’s not great downhill with the basketball at this point. Keep an eye on his progress. He’ll play on the elite circuit year round for the next four years.

Watch Harvey and DeMatha on SUV TV at the Hilton Invitational (GA)

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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