Shaheen
5'11" · Grade 9 · Canadian · Right-handed · Grade 9 — 4+ years
7.2
B · Overall
Programme high. Elite offense and mentality.
Offense
A-
Defense
C
Mentality
B+
Overall
B
Attribute Spine
Elite release and range. 5-7 from three at 71% in Game 1 against senior competition. A senior-level weapon at Grade 9.
Limited turnovers in senior competition. Handles ball pressure effectively. Pushes the ball well in transition.
Converts in traffic at the senior level. Completes plays at the rim against older, larger defenders.
High IQ. Reads the game ahead of the play. 11 combined assists across two senior games, including 8 in a single game.
Has not yet committed to defence at the senior level. The foundation of on-ball positioning is present.
Help defence instincts are early-stage. Not a ceiling — a timeline.
Plays through adversity at the senior level without rattling. A significant character observation at Grade 9.
Consistent effort across both games. Does not drift. +37 in 23 minutes in Game 2.
OSBA — June 6–7, 2026
| Game | PTS | REB | AST | FG | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1Underdog Elite | 17 | 2 | 2 | 6-11 55% | +15 |
| G2Steel City | 7 | 3 | 8 | 3-9 33% | +37 |
| Total | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9-20 45% | +26 |
Evaluator Assessment
Shaheen is the most advanced Grade 9 player evaluated at William Academy. His 7.2 overall composite is the second highest in the 2025-26 evaluation group — produced entirely in senior OSBA competition against players two to four years older. His 8.4 offensive composite is the highest single offensive plane recorded across all programme evaluations this season. His 7.8 mentality composite is the highest in the programme. The defence gap at 5.5 is a note about priority and physical development, not aptitude. Four years of runway. The offensive ceiling is already visible.
DOC-WA-SCOUT-011
Next Level — University Fit
Jun 2026WHY THIS REPORT IS DIFFERENT — GRADE 9 PROJECTION
THE ASSET
8.4 offense and 7.8 mentality at Grade 9 in senior OSBA competition. 8.5 set shot, 8.5 ball control, 8.5 offensive feel. 10 assists across two senior games. These are not Grade 9 numbers. They are programme-leading numbers at any grade.
THE GAP
Defence at 5.5. Has not yet committed to defence — evaluator's exact observation. Physical development is underway. Four years to close a gap that is about priority and growth, not aptitude.
THE TIMELINE
Recruiting conversations open at Grade 11 (2027-28). Active window Grade 12-13. Commitment target: before September 2030. The longest meaningful runway in the current programme group.
THE CEILING
When the defence reaches 7.0+ the overall crosses 7.5. A Canadian SG at 7.5 overall with 8.4 offense and 7.8 mentality is a top-tier OUA scholarship player and a mid-to-high major D1 conversation.
Complete Fit List
10 programmesU SPORTS — OUA
Primary Targets · Window Opens Grade 11-12
NCAA — Division 1
Projected Grade 12-13 Conversations · Conditional on Defensive Development
Each programme lists what the player must show by his recruiting grade and what he must develop to play. Open a school to read the full fit.
Development to Recruiting — Grade 9 to Commitment
GRADE 9 (NOW)
Senior OSBA experience. Defensive commitment built into practice. Physical development programme active. Protect the 8.4 offensive composite while building defensive habits.
GRADE 10
First full OSBA season with defensive accountability. Physical growth continues. Defensive composite needs to reach 6.0 by end of the year. Offensive development continues.
GRADE 11
First film submissions to Carleton, Ottawa, Brock, and Laurier. Summer circuit debut. Defence at 6.5+ is the submission threshold. National team consideration begins.
GRADE 12
Active OUA recruiting window. Visits and offers. NCAA outreach via summer circuit. Defence at 7.0+ opens the full list. Most consequential development year.
GRADE 13
Commitment year. A Grade 13 Shaheen with 8.4 offense, 7.0+ defence, and 7.8 mentality is one of the most complete guard profiles in U Sports recruiting that year. Commit before September.
The Defence Gap Is the Only Conversation
Every programme on this list will arrive at the same question: does he defend? The offensive profile is already the answer to every other question. 8.5 shooting, 8.5 ball control, 8.5 floor IQ, 7.8 mentality in senior competition at Grade 9 is a recruiting profile that coaches do not see often. The defensive gap is the only thing standing between this player and a top-tier OUA scholarship offer in three seasons. Four years to build a defensive habit. The ceiling conversation starts the moment the defence shows commitment.