On the massive stage that is the prestigious Prep National Showcase at Albertus Magnus College (CT), Scotland Campus (PA) Class of 2020 prospect Jayson Woodrich fled obscurity and morphed into the mad flamethrower.
The 6-foot-7 sharpshooter buried an event-best 13 three-pointers in two games, garnering offers from Bryant University and Fairfield in the process.
Vermont, Kent State, Wofford, and a barrage of other programs are beginning to express interest in Woodrich, an Ohio native.
Woodrich scored 31 points, on the strength of eight treys, to spearhead the Knights to a win over Vermont Academy on the event’s opening night.
During a pulsating 91-88 loss to national power Putnam Science (CT), Woodrich poured in 23 points (5-for-12 3FG).
Beyond a deft and consistent outside touch–including multiple shots from way beyond the college 3-point line–Woodrich displayed a turnaround jumper, handle, and an ability to manufacture points around the rim and at the free throw line.
“Jayson stepped up this past weekend not just in his shooting ability but his competitiveness, his rebounding, and playing off the bounce,” explained Scotland Campus head coach Chris Chaney.
“He will continue to improve because of his desire to work and will use his length and toughness to his advantage.”
Scotland Campus’ 6-foot-9, 225-pound behemoth Abou Ousmane turned in an efficient account of himself. Playing against his former Putnam Science team, the Brooklyn native finished with 16 points (8-for-15 FG) and six boards before fouling out with less than five minutes remaining.
Ousmane’s ability to bulldoze defenders inside and score with his back to the rim, a la the quintessential 1990s NBA Center, have been noteworthy. He’s added a short range jumper and feathery baby hook from either hand to his arsenal.
…Putnam Science’s Marty Silvera has transformed his body and scoring aptitude. His performance in the event showed this.
And while Silvera and Putnam’s cadre of hot shooting guards spurred a rollicking second half comeback, battle-tested Texas A&M bound guard Hassan Diarra hit the toughest, most pressurized shots of the night.
With Buzz Williams on hand to see his prized recruit, Diarra finished with 16 points.
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Wisconsin native Jaeden “JZ” Zackery was able to stake his claim as one of the country’s more underrated point guards. At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, the Scotland Campus guard has the type of football player build that translates to rugged on-ball defense and his knack for knifing his way to the rim. He scored 15 points against Putnam’s deep and star-spangled backcourt. He’s also shown a real leadership value in spurring the disciplined, uptempo system Scotland head coach Chris Chaney is known to employ. UC Davis, Bryant, and several other programs have inquired about Zackery.
Putnam Science’s D’Maurian Williams has been instrumental in adding backcourt depth and supplying timely shot-making and rebounding to a deep and talented rotation. The 6-foot-5 combination guard has been a consistent two-way threat for Tom Espinosa’s squad, levitating to the challenge against Scotland. An adept catch-and-stick threat, Williams scored 13 points and yanked in six boards during the aforementioned 91-88 win.
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Iowa State-signee Darlinstone Dubar catalyzed the Knights offense with his unique blend of hard-driving, outside shooting, and ability to attack the run and finish above the rim. The Class of 2020 prospect shot a scalding 17-for-26 from the field in two games at the Prep National Showcase. He scored 27 points in the Knights’ win over Vermont Academy, shooting it at a 10-for-13 clip and knocking down all three of his 3-point attempts.
