Jaylen West is a Class of 2027 combo guard from Hillcrest High School in Chicago, Illinois, standing 6’0 with a strong competitive motor.
He brings versatility to the backcourt, capable of initiating offense or scoring in secondary actions.
West plays with confidence, embraces physical play, and shows a natural feel for reading defenders.
His growth curve points toward a guard who values efficiency, defensive effort, and winning plays.
Strengths
- Confident ball handler who manages tempo and spacing
• Attacks the lane with change of speed and balance
• Developing pull-up jumper and catch-and-shoot range
• Competes defensively and applies on-ball pressure
• Makes simple reads and limits forced decisions
Areas to Improve
West will benefit from increased shooting consistency beyond the arc, particularly off the dribble. Continued strength development will help him finish through contact and defend bigger guards. Refining shot selection under pressure will elevate efficiency.
Projected Role
Jaylen West projects as a combo guard who can provide scoring punch, defensive effort, and steady ball handling. At the college level, he profiles as a rotation guard with the upside to grow into a dependable contributor through development and experience.
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