Orem » Physically, Nick Emery looks like any other ordinary freshman.

The Lone Peak point guard has yet to start shaving. His arms could use a bit of development, and he had yet to play a high school basketball game before Wednesday.

But when he did, Emery proved that he's no typical rookie. In leading the Knights to a 63-48 win over Salem Hills at a season-opening tournament at Utah Valley University, Emery proved that he may already belong among the best point guards in the state.

In his debut, Emery led all scorers with 19 points, he grabbed seven rebounds, handed out five assists and came up with five steals. Even for a player who came into high school with plenty of hype, it was an impressive performance.

"I've basically been waiting for this day since the third grade," Emery said. "I've always wanted to play for Lone Peak. I couldn't do any of this without my teammates. I've just always wanted to be a part of this."

Emery, the younger brother of current BYU starting guard Jackson Emery, showed myriad skills Wednesday. He proved that his jump shot is deadly accurate. Explosive off the dribble, he got to the basket any time he wanted, and he hit the biggest shot of the game, a three-pointer off the dribble that stopped a Salem Hills rally.

"He's highly advanced for a freshman," Lone Peak coach Quincy Lewis said. "He came out and made shots today. He can score and he's very mature. That's the best thing about him."

Emery was helped by the all-around play of Tannon Pedersen and 6-foot-7 junior forward Jordan Hamilton, who scored 14 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Hamilton is the younger brother of Justin Hamilton, who played on the Knights' nationally ranked team two years ago and is currently the starting center at Iowa State.