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Poster of the Week: Wasatch Academy PG Richard Isaacs Jr.

Isaacs turned in one of the to highlights of the high school basketball season.
Poster of the Week: Wasatch Academy PG Richard Isaacs Jr.
Poster of the Week: Wasatch Academy PG Richard Isaacs Jr.

It’s the momentum shift, the power in the aftermath, the eye-widening reaction of the crowd just before they let out a collective “ooh,” it’s art, makes sense that it’s referred to as a poster.

Dunking over the top of an opposing player is, arguably, the top highlight in sports, but certainly the hardwood.

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Each week SI All American will highlight that feat by scouring the country to find the top poster and crown that player with our Poster of the Week award.

This week, Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, Utah) point guard Richard Isaacs Jr. takes home the hardware.

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In a recent game, Isaacs swiped a steal, took the ball coast-to-coast and rose up to throw down the strong left-hander over a defender who probably should’ve just let him have that one.

Checkout the video up above.

What Makes Isaacs Special: Isaacs has the perfect blend of elite athleticism, three-level scoring ability and basketball IQ. Isaacs is masterful at controlling pace and has elite vision as a playmaker. He hounds the ball on defense and plays with tremendous intensity on both ends of the floor. A true leader as a floor general.