Nick Emery

Nick Emery, 6'2, Point Guard, Lone Peak, 2013
Committed to: BYU

Recruiting Rankings: ESPN: 61, Rivals: 106, Scout: 80

Strengths:
-Quick first step
-Strong ball-handler
-Good footwork and body control
-Very advanced skill-wise for his age
-Excellent shooter with feet set or off the dribble
-Can come off screens
-Elevates high off floor creating sharp separation from defender
-Super quick release
-Terrific on pick and roll
-Uses both sides of the floor nicely. Finds open man spotting up every time
-Uses floaters in the lane

Weaknesses:
-Narrow frame
-Very short arms
-Struggles to finish through contact around the basket
-Defensive potential a major question mark

Outlook: Skilled and smart lefty who can create for himself and others. Better athlete than he gets credit for. Will serve a two year LDS mission in Germany starting in April and return for the 2015-2016 season with four years of eligibility. Should be a major weapon for BYU when he returns. Brother of former BYU guard Jackson Emery.