Dasear Haskins: The Best 2024 NBA Draft Prospect You've Never Heard Of
Camden High School had one of the most talented rosters in the country this past season, including players like DJ Wagner, Aaron Bradshaw, and Billy Richmond (No. 38 overall recruit in the 2024 high school class). All three appear to be potential NBA players. Meanwhile, their teammate Dasear Haskins has not been getting nearly the same amount of recognition.
Haskins is a 6-foot-9, 185 pound wing who is committed to Saint Joseph's University for this upcoming season. He also had offers from Saint Peter’s, San Diego, Wagner, Samford, and Texas A&M Commerce.
Likely not garnering as much media attention due to being the sixth man on a loaded Camden roster, Haskins was impactful on both ends of the floor and still managed to average 10 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 blocks, 0.9 steals, and one 3-pointer made per game. This was all while averaging 92% from the free-throw line (26 attempts on the season).
Haskins has the NBA size, length and mobility to be a wing at the next level and was productive statistically when on the floor. Let's dive deeper into the film.
Catch-And-Shoot Threes
Perhaps the most important baseline skill in today's NBA is being able to hit catch-and-shoot threes with consistency. In Camden's game against Imhotep Institute (PA), Haskins nailed four 3-pointers. As mentioned, he averaged one three-pointer made per game and converted 92% of his free-throws (26 attempts) this past season. The lefty has a quick release, even when heavily contested.
Attacking Closeouts & Driving
In addition to being a consistent catch-and-shoot player at Camden, Haskins has potential putting the ball on the floor as well. While not currently the most fluid on-ball player, he's shown flashes of attacking closeouts and finishing at the rim.
On-Ball Defense
One of his two main strengths, along with catch-and-shoot threes mentioned earlier, is his on-ball defense. At 6-foot-9 with likely a plus wingspan, lateral quickness, fluid hips, and quick hands, Haskins has the ability to stay with most wings and guards.
Some of the clips below include Haskins going up against Silas Demary Jr (four-star recruit committed to Georgia), Trentyn Flowers (five-star who recently signed in the NBL) and Dylan Harper (the clear No. 1 overall recruit in the 2024 high school class before Cooper Flagg re-classed).
Off-Ball Defense
Haskins projects to be a very versatile on-ball defender, capable of limiting both guards and wings when driving. He also showed off-ball defensive potential this past season, indicative of him almost averaging a block and steal per game. While all of the plays below are slightly different, Haskins utilizes his length, off-ball awareness, and quick hands to alter shots at the rim, stunt drivers, contest three-pointers, and poke the ball out of drivers' hands on their way to the rim.
Rebounding
Lastly, Haskins hustles and uses his length and athleticism to box out for rebounds on both ends of the floor. He averaged 4.8 rebounds per game this past season at Camden, as this yet another area of the game in which he impacts.
Conclusion
Perhaps the best prospect you've never heard of, Haskins has NBA size, is versatile defensively, and can hit catch-and-shoot threes with ease. Be on the lookout for Haskins this upcoming season at Saint Joseph's as a completely under-the-radar NBA prospect.
Most clear in their similar stature and height, Haskins shows flashes of Tari Eason in a multitude of ways -- including the way Eason drove, moved, and defended at LSU. The biggest difference is that Eason was listed at 200 pounds in high school while Haskins is listed at 185 pounds. Eason spent a season at Cincinnati sharpening his game before transferring to LSU for his sophomore season, and Haskins could follow the same trajectory.
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