This quote comes from an article written by Mark Knight of LeftCoastRecruiting.com. Currently in his junior year, Dunbar is a rising talent who may prove to be the best point guard in California this season. He is a blur with the ball in his hands, and has some of the best ball handling skills in the nation.
Profile:
Standing at 5'10" and weighing 160 lbs. Dunbar's future looks bright. A bit undersized for his position, Dunbar makes up for his lack of height with his excellent court vision and explosive speed. Pushing the ball in transition is where he excels, giving him the opportunity to score or set up his teammates. A lefty, Dunbar is able to keep defenses off guard as he finishes at the basket with both hands, passes effectively, and splits defenders with his dynamic ball handling. Currently, playing for St. Ignatius High School, Dunbar is primed to have break out junior season.
NBA Comparison:
Dunbar's game has an uncanny resemblance to that of Sacramento Kings' point guard Isaiah Thomas. With similar size, both guards push the pace with their speed and quickness creating opportunities for themselves or their teammates. Both players also have a solid jump shot that allows them to hit the open three and score on pull-up jump shots in the lane. Most importantly though, both Dunbar and Thomas have excellent court vision and passing ability. Necessary skills for anyone looking to play the point guard at a high level.
Conclusion:
With continued improvement, Trevor Dunbar could become one of the elite point guards in the class of 2014 over the next two years. With USC, Washington State, Ohio State, USF, UCSB, and Portland University already showing interest in him, Dunbar will be a solid point guard for whatever university he chooses. Look for his name in the 2014 ESPN 100 Rankings when it is released later this year.
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