Rakeem Christmas

Rakeem Christmas at 2009 LJSA

Scouting Reports: April 2010 - Christmas has always been a dominant defender due to his athleticism and length, as well as a very solid rebounder because of his natural ability. However, the 6-foot-8 product of Academy of the New Church is becoming far more aggressive on offense, and is developing into a go-to player on the low block. Christmas had several nice plays when going across the lane, including a couple of jump hooks and leaners inside. When he go over his left shoulder, he is tough. He has to be more consistent when passing out of a double team, though (Jeff Borzello at Nike EYBL Boo Williams).

July 2009 – Christmas didn’t do much offensively against the City Rocks, outside of a few dunks and finishes at the rim. He also ran the floor pretty well, enabling him to get easy points in transition. However, he was outstanding on the defensive end, blocking shot after shot. His length and reach make it difficult for people to go up against him and score, while his athleticism helps him control the glass (Jeff Borzello at Peach Jam).

Stories/Articles:
Recruitment of DaJuan Coleman & Rakeem Christmas ‘Open’ (NBE Basketball Report) – July 2010
NBE Class of 2011 Pre-Live Period Top 100 (NBE Basketball Report) – July 2010
Nike EYBL – Los Angeles: Top Performers (NBE Basketball Report) – June 2010
Nike EYBL Boo Williams: Part II (NBE Basketball Report) – April 2010
Big Appple Basketball Invitational: Monday (NBE Basketball Report) – Jan 2010
Nike Peach Jam Recap: Part I (NBE Basketball Report) – July 2009
Lebron James Skills Academy: Day II (NBE Basketball Report) – July 2009
Rumble in the Bronx Player Reviews: Part I (NBE Basketball Report) – June 2009
Southern Jam Fest Player Report (NBE Basketball Report) – May 2009
Bishop McNamara Cruises in CRC Event (NBE Basketball Report) – Jan 2009

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