Las Vegas vs San Diego Showcase: First Five
Saturday was the first day of the showcase season in Southern California, and San Diego got in on the act. The Las Vegas vs. San Diego Showcase was largely meant to put top girls teams on display, but nestled in…
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Continue ReadingSaturday was the first day of the showcase season in Southern California, and San Diego got in on the act. The Las Vegas vs. San Diego Showcase was largely meant to put top girls teams on display, but nestled in between the action were a couple of boys games.
Nevada got the best of San Diego on this day, as Cheyenne defeated a shorthanded Mira Mesa group 57-50 in OT, and Durango outlasted a game Bonita Vista squad 68-66.
I’ve got a quick wrap up of the boys side of things with a “first” and a “second” five standouts from the games.
Las Vegas vs San Diego Showcase: First Five
Anthony Hunter, 2020 PG, Durango
Hunter was electric in the win over Bonita Vista, and quite simply the best boys player at the showcase. He displayed uncanny court vision, three-level scoring and a flair for the dramatic en route to finishing the game 25 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. He can pound the ball at times, and needs to make the simple play rather than looking for the home run all the time, but his talent is undeniable. San Diego State recently offered, and Hunter gave a good testament as to why.
Albert Lemon, 2019 W, Mira Mesa
In a game where Marauders standout Noah Tumblin was out due to injury and Jeremiah Brown couldn’t get it going until the fourth quarter, The 6-3 wing kept Mira Mesa in the game. He didn’t have a great shooting game, but knocked down shots from three and midrange, while also showing versatility on defense, guarding every position on the floor. A talented wide receiver, Lemon’s likely a football player at the next level, but he’s a good hoops player in his own right.
Glenn Taylor, Jr., 2021 W, Cheyenne
The 6-5 sophomore dominated the game against Mira Mesa for long stretches, including the decisive overtime. Taylor is a powerful slasher, who if allowed to get to his right hand scored almost at will. He also proved to be a willing passer off the bounce, though he had a few turnovers due to teammates being a step behind on his reads. He will need to develop his outside shooting to go along with his midrange and interior scoring, but the talent and physical metrics are there.
Jeremiah Brown, 2019 G, Mira Mesa.
As mentioned earlier, Brown got off to a very slow start, but put together a tremendous fourth quarter to force the game into OT and nearly win it for the Marauders. The 6-0 guard is as streaky as they come shooting the ball, but once he finds his rhythm, he’s capable of stringing together big-time shots. Brown hit four threes in the fourth quarter alone. I’d like to see him attack more with the dribble to set up easier shots, which he showed in flashes during the game. Defensively, he needs to become more consistently engaged.
Morris “MoMo” Stokes, 2021 PG, Bonita Vista
Stokes is usually the smallest guy on the floor at 5-8, but plays much bigger due to his athleticism and toughness. He’s a capable facilitator and scorer, can knock down open threes and hit nice runners and floaters in the lane. And he showed he’s willing to rebound and play in the paint. He’s one of the more underrated players in San Diego’s 2021 class.