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"Versatile Viper: The Ultimate Combo Guard"


Nathaniel Hughes IV

Twitter: @Natehughes4th

Instagram: @Naterade44

6’3 ,175 Lbs, c/o 25

Brookland Cayce High School, SC


Nate is an explosive triple-threat scoring machine with strong handles and above-the-rim athleticism. Nate uses a high IQ with quick decision-making to survey the court and find open or cutting teammates while being able to use strong balling to master slicing into the lane for an exceptional mid-range dagger and fierce finishes at the rim. Along with his polished offensive skill set, Nate is a dynamic defender with great anticipation skills to read the passing lanes and jump them quickly, turning defense into offense in a flash as he thrives in the transition game. As a wicked On-Ball Defender, Nate has quick lateral movement; with a 75" wingspan, he disrupts the offense, causing all sorts of chaos.


This past season, Nate averaged 15 points, 5 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 3.2 steals, and 2 drawn charges per game. The most motivating thing for Nate that will push him moving forward is that he became confident in himself. Before his junior year, Nate's confidence was low, but he had a Coach who believed in him and pushed him. Nate learned how to play with confidence, and his game just took off. Nate's highest-scoring game last year was 28 pts. Nate was player of the week twice in the Columbia, SC, area while also becoming all-region. For his senior year, Nate wants to take that momentum and confidence with him and excel even further than last season, thriving for all-stationers and possibly all-state layer of the year.


Playing AAU for the Palmetto City Hurricanes ( PCH) Nate's goals were to get a lot of exposure and be able to grow while improving his game.


What fuels Nate the most is the fact that he is always doubted by others and he loves to prove them wrong, making people respect his game by showing them who he is on the court. And also that Nate's mom and dad are very supportive of him.


When dealing with adversity, Nate tends to be self-aware and think logically, not emotionally. Nate doesn't allow anything to get him out of character.


Coming off an all-regional junior year, Nate's goal is to strive for all-state honors and possibly all-state payer of the year.


What a coach can expect from Nate that will set him apart is his basketball IQ, leadership abilities, and ability to score. Nate is very vocal and holds himself, along with his teammates, accountable. Nate also dives on the floor for loose balls and takes multiple charges every game.


Nate is a great student-athlete who also attended Boys State. Nate is very dedicated and a hard worker on and off the court. Nate loves riding ATVs and his horse, likes to fish, go bowling, play video games, cook, and, of course, play basketball. Nate is interested in majoring in Business, Real Estate, or Pre-Law.


Nate feels like he can play all levels because he is confident in himself but sees himself at the D2 level., that's what he believes as of right now. Nate would be able to produce and be a role player on the D2, D3, or JUCO level because he has the physical ability to be able to run with the players on those levels. Nate doesn't think he can be a D1 player just yet because of the physicality understanding he needs more meat and muscle to thrive there.


I assess that Nate is more than capable of competing on the next level. Naet's versatility, ability to guard multiple positions, strong help defender, high basketball IQ, competitive drive, leadership, and coachable attitude make him a steal for any program, combined with that shooting ability and athleticism. Nate has continued to elevate his skills and develop into a strong all-around stud. At the pace he is on, the potential for the next level will continue to rise. Nate should make a lot of noise this upcoming season and drive his stock even higher. If he can add the weight and strength needed there is no limit to how high he can fly. Stay tuned!
















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