DaQuan Bracey, PG, St. Frances Academy, 2016: Bracey is one of the better uncommitted lead guards throughout the Mid-Atlantic in the 2016 class and he showed off the potential to be a solid floor general at the next level during his time at Wise High on Saturday. The tough and gritty lead guard is super physical on the attack to the basket and has some major wiggle to his handles. He isn’t afraid to post up his defender in backing him down from off the 3-point arc and the lefty loves to initiate the contact off his feet. While more and more point guards fall off the board, expect for Bracey’s name to heat up this fall as a capable guy at the one who can direct his team in the backcourt and make others better around the cup.
Daquan Bracey | 5’11 senior point guard | St. Frances (MD) | No matter how many times you watch Bracey, his game never gets old. Whether it’s a thread-the-needle pass or a jaw dropping crossover, he brings a certain level of excitement to the game that is unmatched. Although Bracey has flash, he is also a very cerebral player who continued to make the right play throughout the event elevating his team to the championship game. Whichever college he chooses, they will acquire a solid point guard for the future.
A pure point guard, Bracey impressed with his ability to lead his team, despite playing with them for less than a day. He brought excitement every time he touched the ball, whether it was setting up teammates with pinpoint passes or getting by defenders with jaw-dropping crossovers. But while he brought the crowd to its feet, he did so while making all the right decisions.
Just imagine: Rhode Islanders loving all the news from the DMV!
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:32 pm
by Billyboy78
And he's a lefty, although he seems to use his right hand when he goes to the basket.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:50 pm
by CT Rhody
The Georgetown boards has 23 pages on this kid, a lot of posters in favor of getting him and others not due to his short stature. It appears their interest is fading since hasn't commited and they are chasing three top 100 guards still. I think he would be a great pickup reading all the info on him on that board.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:04 pm
by TruePoint
Profile updated.
h/t BFC
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:25 pm
by adam914
Love the "Day Day" nickname. Looks like a solid player.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:49 pm
by Billyboy78
Lots of Rhody fans showing the love. Follow Dequan on twitter.
He seems to be ambidextrous. From the video he shoots lefty when he spots up, but righty on floaters and layups.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:36 am
by Mongo
Great looking player, would be perfect to have him come in while Jarvis is a JR. Great fit!!
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:48 am
by Ramulous
How did our intelligence miss the Sept 17 tweet that he was going of officially visit us?
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:48 am
by rambone 78
Let's hope he doesn't mind being a backup for a while....although Dan has said he will play 2 PG's at the same time...if he's really good he'll play, bottom line.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:51 am
by Seawrightspostgame
Every basketball player gets told they need to be able to finish with both hands and dribble with both hands. Most are too lazy to do this or it doesn't click. This kid seems to have it.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:02 am
by rambone 78
If a guy has a good handle with both hands, that makes him VERY hard to guard.
Compared to EC, who is very talented of course, but he's much better with the left hand.....maybe the finger surgery will help with the right hand?
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:12 am
by Billyboy78
Wish I knew about his defense. That's the one thing that's a concern with someone his size. He definitely looks very good offensively.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:18 am
by Seawrightspostgame
It could be paramount to get a guy like this into the gym behind Jarvis.
Jarvis being ahead of him and having incredible on-ball defense will make the guy grow into something special.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 9:52 am
by hrstrat57
Get this one, likey!
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:12 am
by RhowdyRam02
rambone 78 wrote:Compared to EC, who is very talented of course, but he's much better with the left hand.....maybe the finger surgery will help with the right hand?
That's something I've been hoping for as well. Plus, he seemed to turn the ball over more after his foot was injured. I'd have to imagine having a busted finger and then not being able to move the way you want would really effect you big time mentally,not just physically, and could make you lose some necessary focus. Anytime you're worried about your body instead of solely the task at hand could result in being more turnover prone. If he's truly over his injuries, with his talent and work ethic and the talent around him he's going to have a monster season.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:42 pm
by luke
Has to affect you. The finger I am sure affected his drbble and the foot would affect quickness yo the rim.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:45 pm
by bigappleram
ECs decisiveness was a problem area last year - he put himself in trouble a lot (double teams, dribbling into traffic) and at times seemed easier to defend than in his FR year. I tend to think a lot of that was a lack of confidence due to injury and seems to be something he could address with watching tape and being healthy. He needs to be a 2-3 dribble guy -- attack, play make or get rid of it.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:05 pm
by rodfromcranston
Don't forget, in his freshman year, opponents
focused on stopping Xavier Munford.
This gave EC a lot more freedom on the offensive end,
not to mention not having the pressure of having
every team's defense putting a target on his back.
With Garrett and Terrell providing more offense,
it should make EC less of a mark this season.
Re: '16 MD PG Daquan Bracey
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 2:13 pm
by bigappleram
Agree Garrett and Terrell becoming more consistent on offensive end will benefit EC....the other addition that will greatly benefit EC, Four McGlynn. Adding a shooter creates spacing, which will directly benefit a superb slasher like EC.