Eric Hampford:
Future150 GM / Senior National Analyst. Covering high and middle school basketball.
Decatur, GA (Future150) -- Playing for a young and inexperienced Tri Cities High School (GA) team this season, class of 2014 point guard Avery Patterson showed maturity and poise beyond his years on the floor, becoming an extension of his head coach in clutch, late-game situations.
The Future150 Camp alum at 6'1", 185-pound guard is looking to further mature his game this offseason as well as into his junior season, where his high school team will be a year older and wiser.
"My goals for my junior season are to average 20+ points and 5+ assists, take my team to the state's Final Four, and basically do anything I can to help my team win."
Having such a mature game and a state of mind to match is what has several top-notch programs from around the country tracking the talented youngster.
Florida State, Penn, Auburn, Maryland, Georgia, Tennessee, and Clemson have all checked in on the 2014 prospect, and his recruiting will surely intensify as the summer wears on.
All of this attention is only making the combo guard thirsty to improve his overall game. While he is already a strong shooter, passer and perimeter defender, he knows there is always room for improvement.
"I would like to be even more consistent with my shooting, continue increasing my basketball IQ and just keep working on my handle."
Avery Patterson is a student of the game who takes his craft very seriously. Any school lucky enough to land him will realize that the day he steps foot on campus.
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