Devin Ballam

Chantilly High School

High School Coach: Jim Smith

City: Chantilly, Virginia

 

AAU Team: Hoop Magic 

Class: 2011 Ht: 5'11"  Wt: 170 lbs

Position: Guard

College Recruitment: Undecided

 

Ballam is an athletic guard with a lot of experience playing the point guard position. He has been fortunate to play with a true center for all of his career at Chantilly High School. This year the work load will fall on his shoulders as CHS has lost key position players to graduation and injury. Ballam is one of a few true point guards in the area.  He is a strong guard that must limit his turnovers. Hard worker, competitive and great player to coach.

 

Devin getting shots up with Former University of Notre Dame Guard Charles Thomas.

Athleticism: Good athlete with a great work ethic. 
Outside Shooting: Good shooter, area that he needs to improve to become more consistent.
Mid-Range:   As a point guard this is where he can excel but needs to be consistent from mid-range.
Turn Over:   Must limit turning the ball over in traffic.
Defense: Good defender, uses his size to defend quicker guards.
Basketball IQ: Good basketball IQ has developed skills over the years playing against good competition.
Court Vision:   Devin has very good court vision, as a point guard this is a key area.
Fundamentals: Devin has improved in this area, playing against and with high caliber players over the summer has resulted in the elevation of his skills. 
Potential: Devin is a very talented player that can definitely play at the next level. As with most players who play the PG position the demand and responsibilities are high at the next level.

 

In the News:

Ballam is selected as one of the top players at the Hoop Group Camp in Chantilly, VA..more