Strengths: Has developed well over the past year into one of the strongest point guards in the country in a PG heavy class ... Possesses the feel for the game and point guard instincts of a coaches son (Father, Ray Sr. is the head coach for University of Detroit Mercy) ... An underrated athlete, displayed the explosiveness that he possesses in the McDonald's dunk contest ... A heady playmaker, who understands how to set up teammates as well as valuing the basketball ... A natural leader by example ... Fundamentally strong player, excellent mechanics shooting the ball, good shot selection, can spot up or shoot off the dribble ... Has a nice crossover dribble move ... Crafty ball handler with good patience in offensive decisions ... Uses pump fakes and hesitation moves well to create shots ... Understands how to use his body to shield the basketball from defenders when driving to the basket. A solid finisher with good touch and body control on drives ... High effort player showing strong defensive fundamentals and desire ... Gets into low defensive stance, doesn't gamble much, stays between man and basket ... First step off the dribble is deceptively quick ...

Weaknesses: For the NBA level he must prove himself on the college level ... A strong athlete but doesn't strike you as a stand out, superstar caliber athlete. Size, speed and athleticism are enough to play at the NBA level, but being a stand out will require completely developing point guard skills at the college level (His explosiveness in game situations is sporadic) ... Can learn to become a more vocal leader ... Nees to continue to extend his range, consistency on shot ...

Notes: Ray McCallum Jr. is the son of Ray Sr., head coach at University of Detroit Mercy ... Led Detroit to win the 2009-10 State title. Measured 6'2 (in shoes) 187 lbs, with a 6'3 wingspan at the 2011 Deron Williams Skills Academy ... Measured 6'1.5 (in shoes) 190 lbs, with a 6'3 wingspan at the 2012 Deron Williams Skills Academy

Aran Smith 4/5/10