We’ve seen a lot of players come through our doors over the years, varying in appearance, skill level, and everything in between. We decided to put forth a “Getting to Know” series on some players who have attended events but still remain on the lesser-known side of things. Each of these prospects embody being a student-athlete and getting it done in the classroom as well as on the basketball court, and today’s edition will take a closer look at Josh Scovens of Page and New Light Disciples.
We’ve seen Scovens numerous times over the last month, including at our Stay Positive, where we stated, “In terms of sheer improvements, no one on this list will see a larger leap in production this upcoming season than Josh Scovens. Despite already being a quality player, he now appears to be taking the next step within his overall progression and gearing up to be a dominant force. Scovens is long, smart, skilled, and highlighting a versatile identity on both ends of the floor. He’s maintained his polished interior presence with touch, footwork, and the ability to consistently score out of the post. However, Scovens is effortlessly toggling between the paint and perimeter—and getting whatever he desires. He created for himself and others off the dribble, displaying vision and quality scoring instincts from all levels. Scovens moves well without the ball, defends effectively in space, and blocks a ton of shots when patrolling the paint. He’s also a reliable rebounder with the necessary skill to push the break in transition. After performing at a high level throughout the last month, folks should definitely start taking notice of Scovens.”
After a very solid sophomore season, Scovens has clearly taken this “down” time as an opportunity to hone his craft and separate himself from others as a prospect. Not only has he continued to develop his already-polished interior presence, but Scovens has also noticeably progressed as a perimeter threat. Clear improvements to his body, athleticism, and perimeter skills should make him an obvious leader and one of the most productive players for Page. Though folks are beginning to become aware of Scovens, college coaches would be wise to get involved before other programs begin prioritizing.