"Defensive Motor, Confident Stroke: The Rise of a Two-Way Threat"

Lucas Lavalleur

@Lucas_lavalleur

IG: @lucas_lavalleur15

6’2, 155lbs, Class of 2028

Summit HS, TN

Lucas is a fierce competitor who plays with grit on defense and confidence on offense. He’s a high-energy defender who thrives on locking people down, getting steals, and creating chaos on that end of the floor. Offensively, he can bring the rain from deep, finish strong at the rim, and make dazzling passes when a teammate gets open. His ability to play with intensity and awareness makes him a key piece on both ends, and he’s just scratching the surface. Lucas is committed to becoming a complete three-level scorer and a true floor general, continuing to improve his handle and strengthen his off-hand finishing to reach that next level.

This past season, Lucas averaged 10 points and 2 steals per game as a freshman while adding 7 points and 1 steal per game in JV action. He showed flashes of high-level shot-making and learned how to better handle pressure, especially in catch-and-shoot situations where he became far more reliable. One of the biggest moments in his development came when he was pulled up to varsity, giving him a firsthand view of the pace, intensity, and physicality of the game at the highest level in high school. That experience lit a fire and set the tone for his offseason.

Playing for the 15U Tennessee Tigers, Lucas has made it his mission this AAU season to become an elite lockdown defender, average 10 points per game, and be the best teammate he can. He’s got the Adidas Memorial Day Classic in Emerson, Georgia, circled on his calendar, ready to show up and compete against top-tier competition at the LakePoint Complex. It’s those high-pressure games, intense moments, and physical matchups that bring out the best in him.

What fires Lucas up most is stringing together plays when the team goes on a run, knocks down big shots, or delivers back-to-back defensive stops. That energy is contagious, and Lucas feeds off it. When facing adversity, he slows the game down, focuses on one play at a time, and flips the pressure back on the opponent. His mentality is rooted in one piece of advice that sticks with him every day: "Everybody looks great when they’re fresh, but champions are made when you push through tired and give everything you’ve got".

I assess that Lucas is a gritty, high-motor guard who combines scoring ability, defensive tenacity, and a commitment to team basketball. His lethal shooting, court awareness, and hunger to develop make him a foundational player with serious upside.

As he continues developing his right hand, playmaking, and explosiveness, Lucas will evolve into a complete two-way guard. With his energy, toughness, and skill set, expect him to be a major contributor for Summit and a rising star we won't soon forget. Stay tuned.