Class of 2017 wing Brandon Rachal of Natichitoches, La., has been a consistent performer for Elfrid Payton Elite on the EYBL ciruit. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike
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Brandon Rachal (Natichitoches, La.), Natichitoches/ Elfrid Payton Elite – 2017
Height: 6’6″
Position: Wing
Committed College: Undecided
Star Grade:
By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @BrandonClayPSB
Date: May 28, 2016
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL Session IV (Atlanta, Ga.)
Rachal is a slashing wing who can create spacing going north and south. He is not a great perimeter shooter as he only shot 51% from the FT line and under 30% from the 3pt line. But he has a knack for scoring as he finished with 14 points per game on the circuit. He is also a good rebounder, pulling down 8 per game.
Date: May 23, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Nike EYBL Session IV (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Rachal showed more handling ability today than he did in previous evaluations. However, his specialty still centers around finishing at the basket and rebounding. He led EP Elite’s team in points and rebounds this year with 14 points and 8 rebounds per game. He only attempted 8 3pt shots on the year.
Date: May 23, 2015
Evaluator: Brandon Clay
Location: Nike EYBL Session IV (Minneapolis, Minn.)
Rachal is a solid right-handed power forward. He made a tough 15 foot jump shot and also made a right to left change of direction into a left handed pass.
Date: May 3, 2015
Evaluator: Jonathan Hemingway
Location: Bob Gibbons Invitational (Suwanee, Ga.)
Rachal is a wing with length and athleticism. He worked the bottom of his team’s 1-3-1 zone this weekend proving that he can defend multiple positions on the floor. Offensively he is best in transition where he can get out and run. He has a nice pull-up jumper and also proved he could hit the open 3 point jumper. His ability to crash the offensive glass could the separator for him as a prospect.
Brandon Clay is the owner of Peach State Basketball, Inc., and BrandonClayScouting.com. He serves as the Executive Camp Director for the Elite Basketball Academy Camps. Clay is a McDonald’s All-American Game Selection Committee member. He also votes on the Naismith Trophy Men’s / Women’s College Player of the Year Academy and is the HS Boys / Girls All-American Team Board of Selectors Chairperson. He has been involved in the community since 2001. You can reach Clay 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 tw
