'16 NJ PG Myles Powell

[bearcats5]

Point Guard
Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton Catholic Academy
AAU: Playaz Basketball Club
Ht: 6'0"
Wt: 170 lbs.
Class: 2016 (High School)

http://sports.yahoo.com/bwi/basketball/recruiting/player-Myles-Powell-164227

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/myles-powell

Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpILP4L9Ui0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rer6DbW2xa4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmtesItkTCw

Verbal Commits ‏@VerbalCommits: 2016 Trenton Catholic (NJ) G Myles Powell has received an offer from Cincinnati. @Myles_MBP_23 http://verbalcommits.com/players/myles-powell

 

[ccmbearcat]

@ChadBrendel
New UC offer Myles Powell was really good at EYBL Hampton. A little undersized, but can really shoot it. #Bearcats

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

@ChadBrendel
New UC offer Myles Powell was really good at EYBL Hampton. A little undersized, but can really shoot it. #Bearcats

Scout’s Notes:

Myles is a prospect who excels because of his ability to shoot the basketball. He can knock down shots from anywhere on the floor and is excellent in his ability to get open and find open spaces in the defense. Also a capable defender.

Player Profile

 

[#BearcatNation]

Like that we're starting to prove to people that we do, in fact, recruit shooters.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

@VerbalCommits
2016 Trenton Catholic (NJ) G Myles Powell has received an offer from Marquette. @Myles_MBP_23 http://t.co/7zArGuRpVG

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Visiting Seton Hall today.

https://twitter.com/adamzagoria/status/613701573546479616

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Georgia Tech has offered per Alex Kline

 

[#BearcatNation]

So, why are we pursuing this 6'0" PG, but not 5'11" PG Xavier Simpson?

 

[Bcats]

So, why are we pursuing this 6'0" PG, but not 5'11" PG Xavier Simpson?

We are pursuing a lot of guards but they are to play the 2-3 spot plus with the Cumberland commit some of these are not being pursued anymore.

 

[Chad Brendel]

So, why are we pursuing this 6'0" PG, but not 5'11" PG Xavier Simpson?

Powell is a combo guard and one of the elite shooters in the class. Plays mostly off the ball...

 

[#BearcatNation]

Powell is a combo guard and one of the elite shooters in the class. Plays mostly off the ball...

Makes sense. So we're pursuing shooters/combo guards, rather than pass-first point guards. I'm cool with that.

 

[#BearcatNation]

We are pursuing a lot of guards but they are to play the 2-3 spot plus with the Cumberland commit some of these are not being pursued anymore.

Lol I understand now, but I don't think this 6'0" dude is going to play the 3 at all....

 

[Bulldog01]

Lol I understand now, but I don't think this 6'0" dude is going to play the 3 at all....

He's a PG that can shoot. Still a PG

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Sounds like someone to be a replacement for Cobb.

 

[JasonS]

He's a PG that can shoot. Still a PG

I say this all the time, don't get caught up in whether the player is a 1 or a 2, a 2 or a 3, etc. You are allowed to have more than 1 ball handler on the court at a time. I can almost guarantee that Mick, like nearly every coach in college hoops, is looking for a knock down shooter. If he happens to be 6'0", so be it. You find a place for those guys on your team.

 

[BearcatSpaniard513]

Mick needs to reach out to another Trenton native on this one and have Biggie McClain recruit for us

 

[L-T]

Mick needs to reach out to another Trenton native on this one and have Biggie McClain recruit for us

Based on the way Biggie's career unfolded under Mick, I would be very surprised if he's someone who Mick could reach out to for help. I could be wrong though.

 

[BearcatSpaniard513]

Based on the way Biggie's career unfolded under Mick, I would be very surprised if he's someone who Mick could reach out to for help. I could be wrong though.

True, but he's had a pretty successful basketball career overseas. I believe he was at first with the Globetrotters and lately has been playing in Thailand

 

[TheLongHaul]

Based on the way Biggie's career unfolded under Mick, I would be very surprised if he's someone who Mick could reach out to for help. I could be wrong though.

I doubt that just because a player doesn't turn into an all-american that they sever relationships with their coach.

 

[Chad Brendel]

Biggie is still around regularly when he's in town. Not how I'd act if I had a problem with my old coach...