BrandonClayScouting.com: Prospect Eval – Jalen Brunson

Class of 2015 point guard Jalen Brunson is a stunning play-maker from the point guard position. The lefty can make plays for himself or others. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike

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By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @BrandonClayPSB

Jalen Brunson – (Vernon Hills, Ill.), – Mac Irvin – 2015
Height: 6’2″
Position: Point Guard
Committed College: Villanova

Date: July 17, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL Peach Jam (North Augusta, S.C.)

Brunson matched up with Team Final in the game that I sat on this week. What immediately strikes me about Brunson’s game is his poise as a ball handler and a play maker. He can get defenders leaning one direction and blow past them the other way. He endured Team Final’s pressure notably and although he did not score the ball at a high rate he certainly made plays for those around him. He is a good athlete and continues to have the mindset of a scorer and a play-maker. Again I did not see range on his jumper today, but his form is solid. His performance today solidified him as one of the 7-8 point guards nationally.

Date: May 17, 2014
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL (Hampton, Va.)
Brunson is a left-handed lead guard who can score the ball in a flas. He is apt to finish at the bucket and uses his athleticism and body control to do that effectively. I didn’t see a jumper in this setting, he reminds me of a more talented Damon Wilson (NY-15) who has committed to Pittsburgh.

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Brandon Clay is the owner of the JumpOffPlus.com International Report, Peach State Basketball, Inc., and ProspectsNation.com. The JumpOffPlus.com is picked up by more than 200 colleges and universities nationwide. He serves as the Executive Camp Director for the Elite Basketball Academy Camps. 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. 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