Emmanuel Mudiay
PG, 6-5, 190
Prime Prep (TX)
Will play overseas in 2014-15
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McDonald’s All-American Recap:
Mudiay showcased his NBA size (6-5) and scoring ability at the point guard position. He didn’t have many chances to play point guard in practice, but he took advantage when he could. He can get to the rim at will, where he can finish or find an open teammate with his exceptional court vision. He can simply make plays all over the floor with the ball in his hands. Mudiay and Justin Jackson are the best all-around scorers in the country in my opinion.
He’s a capable shooter, but Mudiay needs to show more consistency, especially as defenders begin to wall off driving lanes. He’s also a little reckless driving the ball, sometimes showcasing tunnel vision and forcing it into traffic.
Overall, Mudiay can beat you with strength, savvy, and a quick first step. He should be the focal point of SMU’s offense from day one.
McDonald’s All-American Preview:
Mudiay is the best scorer in the country. At 6-5, he has an NBA-ready handle; he has a two-way crossover, quick spin move and a step-back to get a clear look over any guard in the country. He has an advanced post game to effectively utilize his height advantage over most point guards, which makes him unguardable when his shot is falling. NBA range on his jump shot, a lethal handle to get into the paint, and the body control to will the ball into the basket.
Mudiay is rapidly improving as a facilitator as well. He commands so much attention that lanes inevitably open up for his teammates. Once he gets into the lane, he can kick out to shooters, or drop it off to cutters and big men. I’ve seen Mudiay on the losing end of a game, but I’ve never seen him lose his individual matchup. My one criticism is that he sometimes is wreckless driving the ball, forcing plays that aren’t there. But his perimeter size, explosive first step and deep shooting range make him the best scorer in the country.
HoopHall Classic 2014 (Springfield, MA): Mudiay showcased immense scoring gifts, producing 20 points in 31 minutes. Although his team lost, Mudiay elevated his performance down the stretch like he always does, easily taking any Huntington Prep defender one on one. There was nothing Huntington Prep could do to keep him out of the paint. If you surround Mudiay with shooters, he has double-double potential in points and assists. His NBA frame, sick handles and unparalleled body control were on full display.
Elite 24 Showcase 2013 (New York, NY)
Observation 3: Emmanuel Mudiay is the best guard in the country
Based off what I’ve seen, this one is easy. Mudiay has it all—6-5 size, elite skills, athleticism, and a competitive makeup. But most of all, he has a “killer instinct” hardly seen at the high school level, which should translate to the NBA. His skills back up his killer instinct, and he can take over a game when necessary.
Great strength and body control. Skill-wise, he has advanced moves on offense, finishing step-backs, fade-aways, hesitation pull-ups and an array of other moves with ease. He commands attention, and has great vision to kick the ball when the defense converges.
Right now, no player can blend scoring and playmaking like Emmanuel Mudiay.
Observation 8: Malik Newman and Emmanuel Mudiay are the two best scorers in the country, regardless of age group
This is not an observation the Elite 24 validated. Newman hardly played, but he proved it throughout the summer circuit.
Both Mudiay and Newman have offensive gifts unlike anyone else. Both players have a pure jumpshot with range, and they have elite body control and athleticism to score in the paint.
Both players had moments this summer when they appeared to be un-guardable. Newman routinely scored 40 points throughout the circuit, all while playing with an older age group. Mudiay had his share of 28 point, 10 assists games, and he has a chance to make a national statement at SMU.
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