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Report on 2011 So Cal End of Summer Showcase The eighth annual Southern California End of Summer Showcase was held Saturday August 13th at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson. Thirty teams participated. Here is a report on the event.
Top Prospects (*indicates highest consideration for this category) 6’5” SG/SF 2012 Ronnell Abaekobe of King Drew HS (Independent #4) -Skilled wing who handles and passes it well. Can attack and finish with either hand and is a solid shooter to 3. Has some burst of speed. Shot selection is a little shaky. 5’9” PG 2014 Tyrese Aragon of Etiwanda HS (Underclassmen) Athletic point guard, nice burst of speed. Fairly good ball handler and passer, nice first step, moves well without the ball, can rebound. Good-looking prospect! 6’2” SG 2012 Dreon Barlett of Huntington Beach Edison HS (California Rebels) -Very athletic wing who can really attack the basket. Finishes very well and is a capable shooter. Really defends the ball. Sleeper. 6’0” PG 2012 Marcus Booker of Mt. Miguel HS (San Diego Wardoggs) -Point guard with very good skills. Passes and creates very well. Has quickness and burst and is good in transition (pulls up well), capable shooter. 6’0” PG/SG 2012 Justin Childress of Loyola HS (California Rebels) -Smart point guard who can handle it and pass it very well. Capable shooter to 3 with a nice pull up. Uses body well to finish, solid defender. *6’2” SG 2012 Jordan Grace of Rancho Verde HS (Independent #4) -Very athletic driver who finishes real well in transition. Is a capable shooter to 3, good driver and plays hard. One of the standout players in the event. 6’2” PG 2013 Brynton Lamar of St. Augustine (San Diego All-Stars Pump n Run 17U) -Very long point guard, uses length to bother players. Finds teammates and excels in transition. Solid mid range jumper. 6’4” SF 2013 Michael Milligan of Crespi HS (Independent #3) Fairly athletic wing who can run. Solid handler, drives fairly well, real good rebounder. *6’6” SF/PF 2012 Donald Muepo Jr. of Dorsey HS (Independent #4) -Big, strong, and athletic. Can post up and is good over the left shoulder with nice overall touch. Can face up as well and is a capable mid range jump shooter. Solid rebounder. 6’3” SF/PG 2012 Keywhon Powns of Westchester HS (ING Hoops) -Athletic wing that can score the ball at a high level. Good ball handler and passer, has good footwork on the perimeter. Competes hard as well. 6’7” SF/PF 2012 Brandon Rosser of Temecula Valley HS (Icemen) Fairly athletic wing with long arms. Decent handler, ok passer, can defend. Moves ok without the ball, pulls up well half court. Needs some bulk/strength. Nice upside. 6’4” SG/SF 2012 Chris Sterling of Delano HS (BFC Varsity) -Very athletic wing, can really attack the rim, and can score in multiple ways in the half court. Good mid range jumper, pulls up well half court. Sleeper. 6’3” SG/SF Aamahd Walker of Culver City HS (California Rebels) -Athletic wing who is as good attacking in the half court as he is in transition. Finishes well and above the rim and is a good shooter off the bounce out to 3.
Others To Consider (* indicates highest consideration for this category) 6’3” SG 2013 Darryl Adigwa of Etiwanda HS (So Cal Premier) -Very athletic and active two guard. Good driver, nice rebounder. 6’2” PG/SG 2012 Coley Apsay of Canyon HS (SCV Lightning) -Solid combo guard who runs the team. Handles it, pushes the break, moves well without the ball, does compete. 6’7” PF 2012 Jonathan Benson of Gahr HS (California Rebels) -Long and active athlete. Attacks the glass as well as the rim. OK driver. *6’6” SF 2012 Rohjohn Brett of Silverado HS (Team INergy) -Very athletic wing who attacks the offensive glass and finishes above the rim. Strong driver, decent shooter. Needs to add strength/bulk. 6’2” PG 2013 George Buaku of El Toro HS (Basketball Realm 15U/17U) -Nice ball handler and passer. Good mid range jumper and capable out to 3. 6’5” SG 2015 Tyler Burch of Ocean View HS (All City 14U) -Solid ball handler, is ok in transition. Long and is fairly skilled. Ok pull-up, good shooter to 3.
6’3” SG 2015 Shane Cavanaugh of Mater Dei HS (All City 14U) -Capable ball handler and passer, runs the floor hard, ok shooter, solid rebounder. 6’0” PG 2012 Jerred Cook of Serra HS (Independent #2) -Athletic one man, runs real well. Handles fairly well, good passer, does see the floor, makes plays in transition. 6’4” SG 2012 Jonny Crosthwaite of Northgate HS (Independent #1) -Competitive wing, moves real well without the ball, solid handler, good shooter. 5’10” PG 2012 Corey Dean Jr. of Washington Prep (ING Hoops) -Quick penetrator, and very good ball handler who can get in the lane. Knows how to run a team. 5’8” PG 2013 Mark Eden of Don Lugo HS (Chino Hills Bruins) -Fairly athletic one man, good handler and passer, does see the floor. Effective penetrator who has a nice first step. 5’6” PG 2012 Troy Fontanilla of Renaissance Academy (Blazers) -Heady point guard, handles and passes well, effective penetrator, runs a team well. *6’1” PG/SG 2012 Kaelin Horton of Culver City HS (Independent #3) -Combo guard with real good speed. Handles it, pushes the break, pulls up fairly well half court, good driver. *5’11” PG 2012 Justin Lea of Central HS (Independent #3) -Quick and strong one man, has burst of speed. Is physical and gets into the lane well and can finish. *5’10” PG 2014 Austin Lee of Brentwood HS (BFT 15U) -Handles it well, solid driver who has a nice pull up jumper. Capable shooter to 3, has hesitation move. 6’4” SG/SF 2012 Dylan Martin of Chaparral HS (Icemen) -Capable handler, good passer, ok shooter with 3-point range. *5’9” PG 2015 Tommy McCarthy of Torrey Pines HS (San Diego All-Stars 14U Gold) -Smart point guard who makes sound decisions. Solid shooter and passer, good ball handler. *6’0” PG 2016 Justin Moore of Middle School (San Diego All-Stars 14U Gold) -Sees the floor and is a nice passer. Has good burst and uses the hesitation quite well, ok shooter. Excellent prospect. *6’1” SG 2012 Willie Owens of Nuview Bridge HS (West Coast Warriors) -Runs well, capable handler, can pull up half court. Moves well without the ball, has a nice first step, can defend. *5’10” PG 2015 Kahlil Simplis of Campbell Hall HS (BFT 15U) -Capable driver with a strong build. Good passer with nice court vision. Capable shooter to 3. Makes smart plays. *6’2” PG/SG 2012 Marciano Rogers of Ontario HS (Underclassmen) -Good athlete with long arms. Nice driver, solid ball handler, can go both ways, finishes in transition. OK first step, has a nice floater in the lane, solid rebounder. 5’11” PG 2015 Stephen Thompson Jr. of Bishop Montgomery (Independent #2) -Very good shooter, capable ball handler who passes well. Smart player who makes good decisions. Needs more physical strength. 5’11” SG 2014 Kalyn Thomas of Escondido HS (San Diego All Stars 15U Pump N Run) -Athletic two guard. Can shoot it to 3-point range, finishes at the rim. Solid defender, competitor. *5’10” PG 2013 Myles Thomas of Pacific Hills HS (Independent #1) -Point guard with good vision, speed and quickness. Capable shooter and driver. Competes, works on defense. *6’6” PF/SF 2013 Jeremiah Turner of Lincoln HS (San Diego All-Stars 17U Pump n Run) -Strong and athletic combo forward who really attacks the rim. Finishes very well and has a nice mid range game, capable postup player, solid rebounder. Has upside. 6’2” SG/SF 2012 Dominic Walker of Etiwanda (Independent #1) -Good athlete, effective in transition. Gets to the basket well (has hesitation move) and is a capable shooter. Good defender. *6’3” SG Xavier Williams of Cathedral Catholic (San Diego All-Stars 17U Pump n Run) -Very good athlete, plays above the rim, has burst of speed. Good in transition and a capable shooter out to 3, real nice first step.
Names To Note (*indicates highest consideration for this category) 6’3” SF 2012 Chris Akins of Nogales HS (SMC) -Fair athlete who can handle, decent driver. 6’3” SG 2013 Chris Alexander of Canyon Springs HS (West Coast Warriors) -Athletic two guard, handles and passer it well, ok in transition. 5’10” SG 2013 Kahlil Andrews of Gahr HS (Downey Ballhogs 16u) -Athletic two guard, capable handler, can pull up in transition. 5’8” PG 2012 Alexis Aragon of Long Beach Wilson HS (Independent #3) -Athletic one man, handles it well, can run a team. 6’5” SF 2015 Andrew Avila of Taft HS (Independent #1) -Versatile three man. Decent handler, fairly good shooter, capable rebounder. 6’3” SF 2013 Brendan Bates of Valley View HS (West Coast Warriors) -Good hands around the basket, finishes and rebounds well. OK low post game. 5’11” PG 2013 Johnnie Booker of Hoover HS (San Diego Wardoggs) -Good driver with quickness and a nice burst of speed. Is effective in the open floor. 6’6” SF 2012 Terry Booker of Moreau HS (Independent #2) -Athletic wing. Capable ball handler and shooter. 6’5” SF 2012 James Brooks of Trinity Classical Academy (SCV Lightning) -Very active forward who is a deceptive athlete. Can pull up and is a capable shooter . *6’0” SG/PG 2012 Deshawn Brown of San Pedro HS (San Pedro Boys Club) -Good shooter with 3-point range. Ok handler, pulls up fairly well half court. 5’9” SG 2013 Jordan Buendia of Eagle Rock HS (SMC) -Very good shooter with range. Fairly quick release, spots up well in transition. 6’1” PG 2012 Nathanael Burchardt of Bishop Amat HS (Underclassmen) -OK passer and ball handler. Good feel for the game. 5’7” PG 2013 Joseph Campos of Warren HS (Downey Ballhogs 16U) -Very quick penetrator. OK handler and passer, can pull up half court. 6’0” PG 2012 Cece Carter of Vista Del Lago HS (Team Inergy) -Handles fairly well, does push the break, capable driver. 6’2” PG 2013 Brandin Castaneda of Chino HS (Chino Hills Bruins Elite) -Solid point guard with a decent handle and is solid in transition. 6’0” PG 2012 Jared Coleman of Douglas Academy (Independent #4) -Point guard who is a capable handler and passer, ok in transition. 6’4” SF 2015 Blake Colquitt of Harvard-Westlake HS (All City 14U) -Solid ball handler and passer, plays hard and can post up some. 5’7” PG 2013 Aaron Cosme of Alhambra HS (Independent #4) -Real competitive one man, handles it well, runs the floor. 6’2” SG 2014 James Crenshaw of Brentwood HS (BFT 15U) -Athletic slasher who rebounds well. Digs in on defense, capable rebounder. Finishes in transition. 6’0” PG 2015 Shelton Croney of Bakersfield Garces HS (BFC Varsity) -Very athletic point guard with solid skills and is a very good defender. 6’2” SG 2013 Blythe Curry of Covina HS (Underclassmen) -Good shooter out to 3. Will knock down the open shot, and is a solid defender. 6’5” SF 2015 Roman Davis of Windward HS (BFT 15U) -Good slasher. Capable shooter, and ball handler. Needs to add strength. 6’5” PF 2012 Zach Davis of Valencia HS (Independent #2) -Strong-bodied four man. Solid defender and rebounder, does the dirty work. Needs more offensively, plays with hands up. 6’6” C 2013 Joseph Estrada of Warren HS (Downey Ballhogs 16U) -Big man that plays hard. Has decent touch around the rim. Needs to get in better shape. 6’8” PF 2012 Xavier Farot of Renaissance Academy (The Blazers) -Long and active, runs the floor well, struggles to get position but has nice touch. 5’9” PG 2015 Ke’Jhan Feagin of Long Beach Poly HS (Independent #2) -Good shooter, penetrator, and defender. 5’5” PG 2012 Breejay Flonnoy of Kaiser HS (Team Inergy) -Athletic point guard with a nice first step. Capable ball handler and passer, does the break, can pull up in transition. 6’9” C 2012 Tom Folsom of Patriot HS (Icemen) -Long and skinny post. Needs to add strength, but has nice touch around the rim and is solid on the block. Can also face up. *6’2” SG/PG 2012 Jeremy Gatewood of Saugus HS (SCV Lightning) -Quick combo guard who likes to push it. OK handle and feel. Has a nice floater and overall touch in the lane. Shoots it ok with 3-point range. 6’4” SF 2015 Nick Giordano of Rolling Hills Prep (West Coast Warriors) -Rebounds and passes well, capable driver. 6’5” SF/PF 2012 Robert Govan of View Park Prep (Independent #1 / California Rebels) -Fairly athletic combo forward. Handles it, capable driver, ok rebounder. *6’4” PG/SG 2012 Davin Guinn of Vista Murrieta HS (Icemen) -Strong, tough, and deceptively athletic. Plays hard , good rebounder. Handles well, good passer, sees the floor, capable in transition. (4.2GPA 1960 SAT.) 6’2” SG/SF 2012 Darnel Haggerty of Canyon HS (San Pedro Boys Club) -OK driver. Finishes well with both hands. 6’6” C 2015 Ryan Heiligenthal of Corona Centennial (All City 14U) -Gets position well, and has nice touch over his left shoulder. 6’3” SG 2012 Dylan Holler of Mission Bay HS (San Diego Wardoggs) -Very good shooter with range to 3. 6’2” Braxton Huggins of Mira Monte HS (AYB/Next Level) -Decent driver who finishes at the rim. 6’2” SG 2012 Jared Jacobs of Long Beach Wilson HS (Independent #3) -Fairly athletic two man. Ok handler and passer, good shooter with 3-point range. 5’9” PG 2014 Derron Johnson of Warren HS (Downey Ballhogs 15U) -Very good passer, solid handler. 6’0” PG 2014 Ife Kalejaiye of Palos Verdes (Downey Ballhogs 15U) -Fairly quick, can go left, and handles it well. Finishes ok in traffic and plays hard. 6’3” SG 2012 Teddy Linn of Reseda HS (Independent #2) -Competitive two-guard who can run, solid handler. 5’7” PG 2013 Chase Lombard of Chino Hills HS (Chino Hills Bruins Elite) -Sees the floor, nice passer. 6’6” PF 2013 Drew Madsen of St. Augustine (San Diego All-Stars Pump n Run 17U) -Athletic and strong, hard worker. Makes all the hustle plays. Runs the floor and finishes well. Nice offensive rebounder. 5’7” PG 2012 Michael Marcus of Bakersfield Frontier HS (Icemen) -Tough guard who can defend the ball. Smart player who can really pass the ball. 5’10” PG 2014 Chris Martin of Price HS (All City 14U) -Quick point guard who is crafty with the ball and uses the hesitation well. Makes plays in transition. 6’3” SG 2014 Jacob Martin of Liberty HS (BFC Varsity) -Very good shooter, fair athlete. 6’1” SG 2014 Luis Medearis of Warren HS (Downey Ballhogs 15U) -Excellent athlete, a solid ball handler, capable driver. 6’1” SG 2012 Jayson McCormick of Fairfax HS (ING Hoops) -Athletic lefty, who can shoot the 3. Solid ball handler. 6’8” C 2015 Daniel Melifonwu of Lincoln HS (San Diego All-Stars 14U Gold) -Raw, but athletic big man. Runs the floor well, and has a decent touch. Good rebounder and shot blocker. Has upside. 6’2” SG 2013 Jonathan Moore of Independence HS (AYB/Next Level) -Athletic two guard, is explosive at times, has a nice mid range jumper. 5’6” PG 2016 Marquise Mosely of Renaissance Academy (The Blazers) -Very quick point guard with a solid handle. Is a solid passer and good in transition. Needs to get stronger. 6’1” SG 2013 Anthony Navarro of Warren HS (Downey Ballhogs 16U) -Has a motor, nice mid-range jump shot, finishes well, solid defender and rebounder 5’10” PG/SG 2013 Davis Nuaimi of Etiwanda HS (So Cal Premier) -Shooter with range, handles it well, can drive, works hard. 6’3” SG/SF 2013 Wesley Ondatje of Chino Hills HS (Chino Hills Bruins Elite) -Long and athletic driver who can handle it. 6’1” SG 2014 Kevin Olson of Villa Park HS (Basketball Realm 15U/17U) -Lefty wing that can really shoot it. Has very good range. 6’5” SF 2013 Brett Oosdyke of Santa Margarita HS (Basketball Realm 17U) -Long frame, has ok footwork on the block, capable mid-range and pull-up jumper. 5’9” PG 2013 Brandon Patton of Lynwood HS (Lynwood) -Quick point guard with nice initial burst. Good handler and capable driver. 5’10” SG 2013 Shaquille Price of Lynwood HS (Lynwood) -Solid two guard. Handles it, capable driver. 6’4” SF 2014 Dillon Reise of Ocean View HS (All City 14U) -Fairly athletic wing who can run. Shoots it ok with 3-point range. 6’3” PG 2013 Chris Ross of Stockdale HS (AYB/Next Level) -Ok first step and decent court vision and awareness. 6’0” PG 2012 Amin Sahwani of Vista Del Lago HS (Team INergy) -Good driver with an OK handle. Can finish with both hands, Solid guard. 5’9” PG 2013 Nate Sameniego of St. Augustine (San Diego All-Stars Pump n Run 17U) Very quick, and good in transition. Finishes well above taller defenders. Nice mid-range jump shot. *6’7” SF 2012 Marcus Schneider of Upland HS (Team INergy) -Long athlete. Runs the floor well and is active. Has nice touch around the rim and is a capable driver. *5’9” PG 2012 Myles Smith of Mayfair HS (San Pedro Boys Club) -Speedy one man who pushes the break, handles it well. 6’6” C 2013 David Sykes of Lynwood HS (Lynwood) -Uses body well in the paint, has nice touch. Needs to get in better shape. 5’8” PG 2012 Ian Thomas of Long Beach Wilson HS (Independent #3) -True point guard, quick with a good first step. Above average passer and is a solid defender, nice penetrator. 6’6” PF 2014 Spencer Vering of Mater Dei HS-San Diego (San Diego All-Stars 15U Pump n Run) -Strong and physical. Plays hard. Decent in the post. 6’1” SF 2015 D’Shea Wade of Chaparral HS (San Diego All Star 14U Gold) -Active three-man, finishes in transition, has hesitation move, capable rebounder. *5’11” PG 2014 Devin Watson of Army Navy Academy (San Diego All-Stars 15U Pump n Run) -Good penetrator, quick, has nice burst. OK in transition, good shooter. 5’10” PG 2012 JR Walker of Pacifica Christian (Independent #1) -Solid point skills. Defends well and get in the lane. Needs to work on mid range game. 6’4” SF 2013 Darren Williams of Etiwanda HS (So Cal Premier) -Fairly athletic wing. Plays hard, ok shooter and driver. 6’0” PG 2011 Deshawn Williams of Canyon Springs HS (West Coast Warriors) -Capable handler, good passer, solid in transition, has an ok hesitation move.
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