Fullcourt Press All-West Camp: Top Guards (Part II)
The Dinos Trigonis’ led All-West camp featured more than 100 players from various states across the Western U.S. The two-day event held at Cerritos College drew a strong mix of some of the best guards, wings and big men from…
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Continue ReadingThe Dinos Trigonis’ led All-West camp featured more than 100 players from various states across the Western U.S. The two-day event held at Cerritos College drew a strong mix of some of the best guards, wings and big men from the region.
Top Guards (Part II)
David Elliot, 2021, Birmingham
Every game Elliot played in he made sure to put himself in position to stand out. The 6-foot-2 scoring guard was knocking down 3-point shots with consistency, got to the rack and finished through contact with regularity, but the most impressive part of his weekend performance was his dedication to the defensive end of the floor.
Justin Gladney, 2020, Fairfax
One thing you can never question with Gladney is if he’s giving his all on the court. The 6-foot-1 rising senior always has his motor revved up high on both ends of the floor and it results in him impacting the stat sheet in a variety of ways. Gladney was dropping catch-and-shoot three’s and triples off the bounce, but also using his old school feel and change of speeds to get to the basket and finish around length.
Fairfax senior Justin Gladney used his crafty left-handed scoring ability to impact each game he played in.Malik Thomas, 2021, Damien
Thomas torched the nets Sunday with his vastly improved shooting ability from 3-point range. The 6-foot-3 shooting guard has always been known as a guy who can get to the rim in transition or the half-court setting and finish through contact, but his improved touch from distance has made him one of the toughest covers in all of SoCal.
Noah West, 2020, Bakersfield Centennial
West was one of the guys who boosted his stock the most this weekend. He doesn’t have a traditional point guard or shooting guard skill set, but there’s no denying the energy he brings to the floor. The 6-foot-3 rising senior elevates like a pogo stick for offensive and defensive rebounds and uses that leaping ability to finish over length and contact in transition. West is also a very capable 3-point shooter with time and space.
Tajavis Miller, 2022, Servite
Miller has burst onto the scene as of late as a high IQ point guard who can score in a variety of ways. It was good to see the rising sophomore battle against other top guards from the region and he certainly proved his worth by earning a selection into the Top 30 game. Miller won’t blow you away with speed or freakish athleticism, but rather crushes his opponents with high IQ decisions and simple, yet effective moves.