"Commanding the Game: A True Point Who Controls Every Possession"

Asher Love

IG: @iamasherlove

5’5, 107 lbs, Class of 2031

Greater Vision Academy, NC

Position: Point Guard

Asher is a pure point whose game is built on control, pace, and pressure. Shifty with the ball and sharp mentally, he lives in attack mode, using speed and quick bursts to get two feet in the paint and force the defense to react. He plays fast without rushing, athletic without wasting movement, and smart without playing safe. His handles stay tight under pressure, his eyes are always up, and his feel for the game shows every possession. He takes high percentage shots, keeps teammates involved, and when the moment calls for it, he can score and even rain in the three. What separates Asher is how he controls tempo. He dictates the game, keeps defenders guessing, and constantly applies pressure simply by being in command.

Last season, as a sixth grader playing middle school basketball, Asher averaged 11.1 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals per game. This season, now a seventh grader competing on JV, he is averaging 9.7 points, 4.4 assists, and 2.8 steals while helping his team hold a winning record, sit number one in the district, and number two in the Eastern Region. His biggest improvement has been his ability to change speeds and directions, staying under control while creating space and separation. He is more comfortable creating space, controlling pace, and making the right reads against pressure. Strength and shot consistency remain points of emphasis, along with continued growth in lateral quickness on the defensive end. The goals are to win a state championship this season and next season, while helping teammates grow and reach higher levels together.

What fires Asher up most are defense and effort plays. He loves turning stops into chances, jumping passing lanes, digging in, and flipping momentum by creating opportunities for others. When facing adversity, he remains calm, trusts his coaches, believes in his teammates, and trusts the work he has already put in. That mindset has helped him face attention early, including being recognized in some circles as one of the top middle school players in North Carolina and earning opportunities to compete against high school-level competition. Even with that recognition, his focus stays locked on improvement, not praise.

I assess that Asher brings true point guard skills that elevate team play. His ball control, pace management, and ability to create advantages without forcing action allow an offense to flow smoothly. He makes teammates better, keeps games organized, and applies constant pressure through intelligence and effort.

Asher has a sky-high ceiling as a floor general whose impact will grow as his strength and consistency continue to develop. Expect continued growth in leadership, defensive impact, and command of the game. His foundation is strong, his feel is beyond his years, and his potential is special as he continues to mature and elevate his craft. Stay tuned as Asher is just getting started!