Rashad Vaughn
SG, 6-6, 200
Findlay Prep (NV)
Committed to UNLV
Jerome Williams (Head Coach, Findlay Prep): 702-290-3113
McDonald’s All-American Recap:
Vaughn showcased consistent shooting from 3-point range. He is a rhythm shooter who will let it fly early and often, with self-confidence to spare. At 6-6, Vaughn has good size for a shooting guard, with a nice bounce to finish in the open floor. Vaughn is a rhythm shooter, and he is always in a shooting position ready for the catch. I wasn’t present for the practice on Monday, but Vaughn supposedly hit five straight 3-pointers for the West team.
His shooting prowess should immediately translate to UNLV. However, Vaughn still hasn’t developed the ability to attack off the dribble, particularly when a defender closes-out. What I wrote leading into McDonald’s All-American week still applies today: “Vaughn is a good shooter, but he doesn’t attack like you’d imagine a 6-6 McDonald’s All-American should.”
If he can develop a jab step or a way to create separation, he will elevate his game to the next level. Right now he lives and dies by the 3-point shot.
McDonald’s All-American Preview:
Vaughn is first and foremost a shooter. He has great size at 6-6 to get a clear look whenever he wants. He’s most effective shooting on the catch, particularly from the wings and corners. Because defenders respect his jump shot, he has improved at attacking close-outs to get to the rim.
That said, right now he struggles to create 1-on-1. Vaughn must learn how to utilize off-the-ball movement. He has trouble freeing himself off the ball, and doesn’t maximize his 6-6 frame as a cutter or in post up situations. Vaughn is a good shooter, but he doesn’t attack like you’d imagine a 6-6 McDonald’s All-American should.
If he can develop a jab step or a way to create separation, he will elevate his game to the next level. Right now he lives and dies by the 3-point shot.
Nike Global Challenge 2013 (Washington D.C.): Vaughn played at a high level all weekend, scoring a bunch of points in isolation situations. He had numerous 20-point performances, but did so while playing within the flow of an offense. With great size at 6-5, he has a developing jump shot that will pay dividends if perfected. You can’t teach size and you can’t teach scoring ability—Vaughn has both.