Trey Lyles
PF, 6-9, 245
Arsenal Tech (IN)
Committed to Kentucky
McDonald’s All-American Recap:
Like his future college teammate (Devin Booker), this was my first time observing Trey Lyles. From the limited sample I caught, Lyles excelled in taking his man off the dribble near the basket. The 6-8, 225-pound forward can blow past his defender facing up in the mid post. He can then finish with power, showcasing an arsenal of dunks at the basket.
Lyles is skilled and explosive in the mid post, with the size and athleticism to be a double-double threat. He’s in-between a SF and PF right now, but his soft touch around the lane and 15-foot jump shot make him a threat regardless of positioning.
Effective isolating his man to attack from a face-up position. He reminds me of a mix of Perry Ellis (Kansas) and Carlos Boozer (Bulls).
The most important aspect in projecting Lyles’ future is his strength. If he is strong enough to rebound and compete in the post in college, then he has the arsenal and touch to produce double-doubles at the next level.