Montay Brandon - 2012 PG

6’6 PG from Wesleyan Christian Academy in Greensboro. Big PG and will have a huge jump in ratings at Scout & ESPN soon.

Rivals - 4 stars, #80 overall (#12 PG)

Scout - 2 stars

ESPN - 88 rating, 2 stars

ESPN player evaluation

[size=13px]May, 2010: Montay continues to grow in height and game each time out. He’s now at 6’6 and is clearly a high major prospect at the point guard spot. He has improved his weaknesses by quickening his shot, plays lower, and has added some meat to his lengthy frame. Montay lets the game come to him, never forcing the issue. He has a deadly floater he goes to in the paint and understands mismatches by taking smaller guards to the post and shooting his go-to right hook. Brandon runs the show for his team and has grown into a solid floor general. He has improved his foot speed and must continue to bring out that killer instinct at all times. A high major prospect at the point guard spot.[/size]

[size=13px]October, 2009: For his age, Brandon is a point guard with nice size and athleticism that makes plays off the dribble in transition like an older player than his years. Although he is not a jet with the ball, he does a nice job changing speeds and accelerates by his defender into the paint. He is still developing his consistency from behind the 3 point line as shot selection sometimes was problematic. His size and length give him a big advantage defensively as he is able to contain the ball handler and still contest the jumper. He still has a lot of upside and room to improve, but if he grows another 2 or 3 inches he could be a big dynamic point guard that is unique in his class.[/size]

[size=13px]June, 2009: Montay was impressive once again at the Big Shots VCU. He needs to improve his footspeed but has high-major potential with his size and length at the point guard spot. Montay is excellent at reading when he has a mismatch with his size by posting up and shooting a feathery jump hook over smaller defenders. He has a quick handle and handles ball pressure well.[/size]

[size=13px]March, 2009: Montay has tremendous potential. He’s a long & lengthy athlete, excellent ball handler and passer, able to post smaller guards and finish around the basket well, solid floater and great outside shooter. If he continues to work on his foot speed, defense, and gets more consistent with the mid-range jumper shot, he will become an immediate impact player at the next level.[/size]

general question. if they appear on here, is that an indication major et al. are following these guys?

Read the scout reports on this kid and it’s stated that he’s 6’4. Did you add an extra 2 inches 2k because he can still grow? Overall this kid sounds like a good catch if we can get him to commit.

[quote=“earlyniner, post:2, topic:25265”]general question. if they appear on here, is that an indication major et al. are following these guys?[/quote]From what I can find out, yes.

RT @DMcDonaldHoops: 2012 PG Montay Brandon (NC) has already heard from #Virginia and #Charlotte since getting home from Boo Williams this weekend.

The only thing I can think of when I read this is that he is almost 1 foot taller than our current point guard.

kinda like flava flav’s woman and 99.9% of the female population

an interview from December with Montay: http://carolinas.d1spects.com/component/content/article/42/130.html

RT @DMcDonaldHoops: #Alabama coach Anthony Grant called 2012 PG Montay Brandon today.

#Vanderbilt, #SouthCarolina, and#UNCWilmington called 2012 PG Montay Brandon today.

@Moss2k has #WireTapped Montay Brandon’s phone line.

per Scout

[font=Arial]Montay Brandon has an offer from Appalachian State. He also has interest fromArizona State, Washington, Virginia, Clemson, South Carolina, Alabama, Xavier and UNC-Wilmington.[/font]

RT @DMcDonaldHoops: 2012 guard Montay Brandon said #Texas has expressed interest in recruiting him.

2012 pg Montay Brandon of Kestrel HS (NC) said tonight Clemson showing most interest. Other schools involved; Ala, SCarolina and Vandy

RT @DMcDonaldHoops: 2012 PG/SG Montay Brandon received a call from #Texas asst Rob Lanier last night.

RT @GCRivalsGlenn: Caught up w/ new #Gamecock target Montay Brandon-2012 PG. USC, Clemson, and UVA r coming at him hardest and plans to visit all 3 in June.

RT @DMcDonaldHoops: 2012 PG Montay Brandon talked to coaches from #Tennessee and #Nebraska tonight.

• [size=12px][url=http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/85685/montay-brandon]Montay Brandon[/url][/size][/color][color=rgb(51, 51, 51)] (Greensboro, N.C./ Kestrel Heights) is a big, athletic PG who drives to the rim and nails open 3s. He could also be a great defender with size and length, but he must keep working on his decisions and overall point guard IQ.

Going to FSU.

interesting how every school in the nation except fill-n-the-blank is mentioned in connection with some of these kids, and then who do they commit to? fill-in-the-blank!