Battle at the Bay – 2020 sleepers
The six-game Battle at the Bay Showcase didn’t disappoint in its second installment. Mission Bay head coach Marshawn Cherry’s brainchild, the event pits the teams from arguably the two best leagues in San Diego – The Coastal and Western –…
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Continue ReadingThe six-game Battle at the Bay Showcase didn’t disappoint in its second installment. Mission Bay head coach Marshawn Cherry’s brainchild, the event pits the teams from arguably the two best leagues in San Diego – The Coastal and Western – against each other.
This year, the Coastal League prevailed 4-2. The surprise of the day came from San Diego – a team in neither league – beating La Jolla Country Day 68-42.
Now, we explore some of the sleepers on hand in the 2020 class.
Battle at the Bay – 2020 sleepers
Albert Pichardo, 6-3 W, Army Navy
The big-bodied “point forward” wing type shouldered a huge load for the Warriors on the boards, grabbing 14 in the OT loss. He aggressively pursues rebounds in and out of his area, and has a nose for the basket once he has them. Pichardo’s perimeter shooting, which has digressed this year, is still playable.
Tre Singleton, 6-3 W, Serra
Quietly Singleton has an impact on every facet of the game for the Qs. Extremely unselfish, Singleton has nice court vision and is a willing passer. He defends at a high level and impacts the game with his motor and leadership.
Broock Desta, 5-10 G, Serra
Desta hit some big shots from three for the Qs during their OT win over Army Navy. The undersized back court mate of Alex Bell is a feisty player and a streaky scorer. As he continues to play with better pace and improves his decision making, he’ll be one to watch.
Tyler Stanley-Castillo, 6-6 PF/C, San Diego
Stanley-Castillo continues his emergence as one of the most improved big men in the class countywide. The lefty post has very good hands and touch around the basket, and can step out and hit the 15-footer. But was most impressive was his aggressiveness on the boards against 6-10 Jayson Taylor.
Kobe Sanders, 6-5 SG, Christian
Sanders has battled back from injuries to put together a strong closing stretch of the season. The long, skinny wing has deep range and improving ball skills. If he can ever add strength to his frame, he could be a big-time sleeper in California.
Jalai O’Keith, 6-5 W, Foothills Christian
O’Keith is another player who has emerged this season due to his major improvement. He has improved his assertiveness and presence on the boards, which has given the Knights a secondary rebounder alongside Derrick Carter-Hollinger. Perhaps even more important has been his emergence as a quality corner-3 shooter, which makes him an important weapon in the Knights drive-and-kick offense.