Francisco’s Finest: Pangos All-West F/S Camp (Biggest Revelations)
Francisco’s Finest: Pangos All-West F/S Camp (Biggest Revelations) Dinos Trigonis has had his finger tips on the pulse of Grassroots basketball for quite sometime and his best accomplishment, in my humble opinion, is the creation of these all region frosh/soph…
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Dinos Trigonis has had his finger tips on the pulse of Grassroots basketball for quite sometime and his best accomplishment, in my humble opinion, is the creation of these all region frosh/soph camps that take place in California, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey. The camps are chock full of elite prospects and this was the exact case in California as super sophs Kijani Wright and Aidan Shaw took home MVP honors—and rightfully so.
Varrick Lewis (Monterey Trail)
2023, CG, 6-foot-3, 165 pounds
Joel’s Take: Lewis, who is out of Elk Grove, has a nice frame with good length as well as a nice dose of athleticism to his game. He can slash his way to the rim at will, utilizing his quickness and bounce and he has a knack to score. His skill set extends to the 3-point line as he dropped in a few 3s during the event.
Jaylen Thompson (St. Joseph’s Notre Dame)
2022, WF, 6-foot-5, 165 pounds
Thompson is one of the better looking prospects in Northern California.Joel’s Take: Whenever Alemeda St. Joseph is mentioned I recall the first time I laid eyes on a young guard at Nike Camp in 1990—his name was Jason Kidd. Thompson isn’t like Kidd, but he has the physical tools and budding skill to be a Division 1 player some day. He is a bouncy athlete with long arms, broad shoulders, and he can get to the rim at will. He showed solid ball skills in the open court and a knack to score while attacking the basket. His jump shot needs to get more consistent, but the talent is evident.
Pape Lamine Niang (Fairmont Prep)
2022, C, 6-foot-8, 195 pounds
Joel’s Take: One of the bigger surprises of the event was the long-armed Niang. The budding 4-man did a workman-like job on the glass, showed solid hands, and a good motor. His post skills (scoring on the block) are raw, but he did show a nice touch from the elbow. He runs well in transition and can finish on the break and his timing in the paint was impressive.
Keyon Kensie (Lynwood)
2023, WF, 6-foot-6, 165 pounds
Joel’s Take: Rangy, bouncy, quick feet, and with much room to grow pretty much describes the physical tools of Kensie. Like most in this setting who ooze athleticism Kensie exhibited the ability to get to the rim at will, keep plays alive due to his impressive timing, and active hands on the defensive end that resulted in a number of deflections. Toss in some budding ball skills, a solid 3-point shot, as well as some innate passing ability, and you have a nice prospect on your hands.
Osiris Grady (Silverado/NV)
2023, PF/WF, 6-foot-6, 165 pounds
Joel’s Take: Grady has been a name on the prospect radar for quite some time. The willowy prospect has great length, evolving ball skills, and can affect the game at both ends due to his long arms and timing. His motor runs hot at both ends and he has a nose for the ball. He needs to continue to add to his game (triple threat game) and become a more consistent shooter, but his overall game impressed those in attendance.