Francisco’s Finest: St. John Bosco Summer League (Biggest Surprises)
Francisco’s Finest: St. John Bosco Summer League (Biggest Surprises) BELLFLOWER, Ca.—Head Coach Matt Dunn has continued the tradition as the St. John Bosco Summer League attracts many of the elite teams in Southern California. Each and every year there always…
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BELLFLOWER, Ca.—Head Coach Matt Dunn has continued the tradition as the St. John Bosco Summer League attracts many of the elite teams in Southern California. Each and every year there always appears to be a few prospects who take their game to a new level and this year was no different as a pair of 2021s in 6-foot-4 Scotty Washington and 6-foot-5 Peyton Watson are the latest examples.
Harry Hahn (Damien)
2022, SG, 6-foot-3, 170 pounds
Joel’s Take: Hahn plays the game at relentless pace at both ends of the floor. He has a solid looking frame with good length and he possesses a nice dose of speed and quickness with the ball in his hands. He can knock in the 3-ball, moves well without the ball, and can slash his way to the rim in transition. He is more scorer at this stage but he does have some passing skills as well.
Constantine Morant (Long Beach Poly)
2021, CG, 6-foot-1, 165 pounds
Joel’s Take: Long arms, quick hands and feet, and explosive are some of the traits that describe Morant. He pushes the ball hard in transition and can get to the basket in a hurry. He rebounds, can shoot it to mid-range, and his passing is impressive in the open court. He needs to work on changing speeds and making sounder decisions, but he is a talent.
Nakial Cross (St. Augustine)
2020, WF, 6-foot-6, 175 pounds
Cross is an electrifying athlete who needs to continue to hone his skillsJoel’s Take: If I was a college program looking for a triple jumper or long jumper, I would look no further than this kid. His above-the-rim finishes are impressive as he soars through the air with ease. On the other hand, his ball skills and shooting have not improved as much as I had hoped when first seeing his act two seasons ago.
Caleb Smith (Damien)
2022, PF, 6-foot-6, 210 pounds
Joel’s Take: Smith looks like he could be part of the Murray family (Tracy and Cameron) and ironically plays for the program (Prodigy) that the Murray’s run. Smith resembles a young looking Tracy Murray (former UCLA/NBA standout) due to his bulky frame and deft shooting touch. He needs to work on his footwork and explosiveness, but he has a good feel for the game and his skills inside-and-out are impressive.
Solomon Jones (Long Beach Poly)
2021, PF, 6-foot-7, 210 pounds
Joel’s Take: Jones at this stage is a potential “diamond in the rough”. He has the length, bounce, and improved motor to reach those levels. He showed off a nice shooting touch from the elbow and his activity in the paint (at both ends) was noteworthy. He still needs to improve his finishing skills over length and through contact, but he’s intriguing.