Over the course of the last year, Ballas Tv had the chance to see lots of great point guards do there thing. In the summer we had Uconns Shabazz Napier torch at Bostons Pro-AM League, as well as Kansas point guard Nadir Tharpe toy with players at the local best tournament of the summer Hoganz Classic in Lynn ,Ma; but now we have met Semaj. Semaj Christon is a 6'2 point guard from Cincinnati, Ohio who has a long but musclar frame similar to Rajon Rondo . His game is smooth game like a young Kenny Anderson  or Jamal Crawford ( Videos Below ). Since this is the first time we have seen Christon play not on youtube we asked our partners down at City League Hoops TV, an Ohio Native his opinion since he is from the same area.

"He is NASTY even i underrated him, he was a late bloomer. Think about this I didnt even include him in the top 15 players in Ohio last year because no one knew about him!!!!!" -CLHTV.com

 

This last Sunday in a Championship game against the #22 ranked team in the nation Notre Dame Prep, Semaj proved that he is within inches if not ahead of every point guard in the region. Semaj was able to amass 17 points, 12 assist with only ONE turnover after being pressured they entire game by 3+ Plus High Major Guards ( Sam Cassell Jr, Myles Davis and Adonis Filer ). Did we forget to mention he was not allowed a breather and played the entire 40 minute game? Semaj Christon is an incredible pickup for Xavier, him along side his future teamate Myles Davis (who scored 34 on the night) will be an exciting back court for musketeer fans to watch next year.

* Its no wonder why an A-10 conference team like Xavier is currently ranked #25 in the country,with great pick ups like Semaj Christon , Myles Davis (Video up friday ) and Jalen Reynolds.

 

What Impressed Us About Semaj Christon

• Very close to 6'3 with a  long, lean, and muscular frame
• Big Hands and a wingspan we estimate from 6'5 to 6'7
• Under Control and smooth at all times, never seemed frustrated or in danger to lose handle of the ball regardless of what defense or double teams thrown his way
• Converted a good amount of high percentage shots; only took about two jump shots and made one 3 pointer
• Keeps the big men happy by passing up shots
• Finishes in the lane through traffic against bigger defenders
• Can Create for himself in open and half court seemingly any time when his team needs a bucket.
• Capable of playing 94 feet full court man to man defense
• Good Stamina, Christon played the entire 40 minutes
• Doesn't over dribble although capable of being flashy. We didn't even see him utilize a single crossover move. He was able to keep himself between the defender and the ball using his length then blowing pass his man using a quick first step or hesitation move.
• Showed in Array of floaters and athletic up and under finishes

Kenny Anderson for the young ones or to remind the older ones

Or is he more Jamal Crawfford? 

More Semaj from City League Hoops Tv our official affiliate