Shamorie Ponds
6-0, 155 | Class of 2016
- Hometown Brooklyn, N.Y.
- School Thomas Jefferson High School
- Position Shooting Guard
- Status Undeclared
4 Star
13 POSITION
12 REGIONAL
4 STATE
67th
ESPN Analyst
Updated 06/30/2015
Strengths:
Ponds is a left-handed combo-guard who impacts the game with his scoring and passing. He has a great burst off the dribble and he changes speeds very well. The biggest strength of his game is his shooting prowess. He can knock in jump shots out to 23-feet and his release is quick and smooth. He is most effective off the catch, but he can also hit shots off the dribble. He advances the ball well in transition and in the half court set he understands angles while feeding the post.
Weaknesses:
Ponds needs to work on his shot selection as there are times he takes jump shots without thinking about time and score. In addition, he needs to work on honing his point guard skills (pick-and-roll, pick-and-pop) and advancing the ball quickly in transition without over-handling.
Bottom Line:
Ponds is a slick lefty that has the scoring and facilitating game that compares favorably to former NBA standout Nick Van Exel.
