Tahard Petiford Player Profile

Basketball Scouting Report

Overview Stats Highlights Recruiting Analysis

Tahard Petiford

/təˈhɑːrd ˈpɛtɪfɔːrd/
Point Guard Class of 2025

Basic Info: 6'1" | 170 lbs | Roselle Catholic (NJ)

Background: Emerging combo guard from New Jersey with elite quickness and playmaking ability

📊 Key Statistics

Junior Season (2023-24)

Roselle Catholic High School

18.7 PPG | 5.2 APG | 3.8 RPG
48% FG | 38% 3PT | 82% FT
Varsity

AAU Performance

NJ Scholars (EYBL)

16.3 PPG | 6.1 APG | 2.4 SPG
Led team to Peach Jam semifinals
Elite

Career Highlights

Accolades and Achievements

2024 NJ All-State First Team
Two-time Union County Champion
Honors

Petiford shows consistent improvement each season with notable increases in scoring efficiency and assist-to-turnover ratio.

📈 Statistical Comparison

2022-23 Season

14.2 PPG | 4.1 APG

43% FG | 33% 3PT

1.8 A/TO ratio

2023-24 Season

18.7 PPG | 5.2 APG

48% FG | 38% 3PT

2.4 A/TO ratio

🏀 Skills Breakdown

Strengths
Elite Quickness

Explosive first step | Changes speeds effectively

Areas to Improve
Consistency

3PT shooting | Defensive focus

Scouting Notes:

Signature Moves

  • Hesitation dribble into pull-up jumper
  • Euro step finish in traffic
  • Pocket passes in pick-and-roll

🎯 College Recruitment

Offers (as of 2024)

Division I Programs

Seton Hall | Rutgers
Providence | St. John's
Big East

Interest

Power 5 Schools

Maryland | Penn State
Virginia Tech | Wake Forest
ACC/Big Ten

Projection

Recruiting Experts

4-star prospect
Top 150 national recruit
Consensus

Recruiting Timeline

2023: First D1 offers
2024: Official visits begin

⚠️ Key Considerations

Recruitment Factors:

• Playing time opportunity

• Development-focused coaching

• Proximity to New Jersey

🔍 Professional Outlook

NBA Potential

Ceiling: NBA rotation guard
Comparison: Smaller version of Tyus Jones
Timeline: 3-4 year college player

Development Focus

• Continue improving 3PT consistency
• Add 10-15 lbs of muscle
• Defensive positioning

2024 Summer Goals

1. Lead team to EYBL championship
2. Earn 5-star rating
3. Secure blue blood offer