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A. J. RAINEY
SENLOR • BASKETBALL • H. L. BOURGEOLS
NAME:
A.J. Rainey
HEIGHT:
5’10
WEIGHT:
145 pounds
SCHOOL:
H.L. Bourgeois
CLASS:
A.J. is a rising senior. He completed his junior season last spring.
SPORTS PLAYED:
A.J. is a starter on the H.L. Bourgeois boys’ basketball team – one of the most gifted players in the area. A.J. was an All-District player in the 2016-17 season.
ACCOLADES:
A.J. is expected to be one of the top guards in the state next season. He is being recruited by several schools and is expected to be a college-bound player in the future.
STRENGTHS:
A.J. is a prolific scorer. He has the ability to score both outside but also in the paint. When he commits himself, A.J. is also a dominant defender capable of smothering opponents throughout games.
GOALS:
“To try and make a deep run in the playoffs and get our team to the Top 28.”
WHAT THE COACH SAYS?
“He’s really bought into being a leader. He’s going to have a great season for our team.”
CREDENTIALS:
H.L. Bourgeois senior A.J. Rainey is someone to look out for in the next basketball season. Standing 5-feet, 10-inches, A.J. is often undersized when on the floor, but that doesn’t stop him from having the impact of a giant. He can score in multiple ways throughout the game, while also owning plus-level lateral quickness and leaping skills. A.J. said away from the floor, he’s a student of the game, often watching the guys in the NBA work.
Visit houmatimes.com to see a video of A.J. doing his thing!
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