Friday, July 29, 2011

Kareem Canty - 2012

Westwind Prep's Kareem Canty is an extremely talented point guard whose strengths lie in his ability to push tempo and get into the lane. Kareem is at his best when he pushes in transition, and goes straight to the rim. From the key, he makes pinpoint passes to his posts to attack help. He also finishes strong at the rim, through contact, or with a decent floater that he can finish over taller defenders. Kareem also plays the 2 man game as well as any guard, as he uses the screen well, and sees the floor better than most point guards his age. Kareem changes speeds well, and is deceptive in his movement. He has the unique ability to make shots easier for his teammates, which is where he is at his most effective. Kareem has the ability to take over a close game, and is a determined competitor that hates to lose.

Kareem needs to improve in a few areas during this season at Westwind Prep. First of all, Kareem needs to become a more consistent jump shooter. While his midrange game is impressive, he needs to become more of a threat from the three point line in order to draw defenders out to him. Kareem also needs to take his determined competetive streak to the defensive end of the floor on every possession. Kareem needs to become much more consistent in this area as he has a tendency to take plays off. I am happy to report, that so far this has changed since he's come to Westwind.

Kareem has a strong desire to be the best at his position, and he has improved during this season at Westwind Prep. He brings an intensity and desire to win that is hard to find at the prep level. I expect Kareem to contribute immediately at Marshall University after this season at Westwind.

Kareem held offers from Seton Hall, Florida State, Miami, Xavier, Marshall and many other top level schools. Kareem committed to Marshall on 10/1/11. He is rated the #9 pg in the 2012 class by scout.com, and 13th by espn.com. Please contact me at adam.desautels@westwindacademy.org or by phone at 206.290.0575 for more information about Kareem. We are excited that he is a member of the Westwind Prep program.

Please click the below links for film of Kareem:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxBVTLIEmgs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRlVly3Ap4Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1MyxHgur5M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KDPNVNLLw0 

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