Kameron Mercer 2027 OH SG 6’5 commit

[longtimefan]

Yes! This is the type of talent we need in the Big 12. Well done, CJC.

[GoBearcats31]

Top UC recruits since 2000, per 247 -- wish more of these guys panned out, so hopefully Kam will fare better

1. Lance Stephenson, 2009
2. Shon Abaev, 2025
3. Kameron Mercer, 2027
4. Jermaine Lawrence, 2013
5. Yancy Gates, 2008
6. Tyler Betsey, 2024
7. Zach Harvey, 2019
8. Keyshuan Tillery, 2025
9. Jizzle James, 2023
10. Devan Downey, 2005

[Corporateballa]

My niece played for Princeton’s girls team this year. I was at Preston high school a lot and I saw Kam play at least 10 times. I believe I’m able to provide a pretty thorough scouting report on him.

Strengths:

1. Size, length, physicality. He is a really big guard. He’s a very muscular kid for 15 year-old. I can see him maturing in to about 215 pounds on his frame without losing any athleticism. He is really long. His body reminds me of formal Ohio State in NBA player Jim Jackson, except he’s a lot more athletic.

2. He is an elite rebounder, particularly on the offensive end. He has a nose for the ball and really attack the offensive glass.

3. he is really a team player and he doesn’t hunt his shot. The Princeton players didn’t seem to accept him when he first came to the team in January. There seem to be some jealousy, but he diffused it, and despite being the best player on the court, he really did a good job of fitting in.

4. He’s one of the best one Ball defenders I’ve ever seen in the high school game. I’m not being hyperbolic. He guarded 94 feet from day one, and has long arms and great feet. he reminds me of Stephon Castle when he was at UCONN.

5. Elite bald handling and passing. His basketball IQ is off the charts.

6. Hyper competitive. High high motor. He has a toughness and a nasty streak about him.

Weaknesses:

1. He is a good athlete, not an elite athlete for college. I think his athleticism will improve as he matures.

2. He is all left-hand. He can’t shoot with his right hand at all. I never saw him use his right hand, even when he was right at the rim.

3. His mechanics look clean, but he’s not a very good three-point shooter yet.

4. Offensively he’s somewhat limited. I kept expecting him to take over games offensively, but his bag is limited.