Francisco Awards: Glue Types (Class of 2020)
Francisco Awards: Glue Types (Class of 2020) LONG BEACH, CA—What do you do when you’re taken out of the classroom and in the midst of a virus quarantine? You bust out “the best of the best” from the 2019-20 high…
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LONG BEACH, CA—What do you do when you’re taken out of the classroom and in the midst of a virus quarantine? You bust out “the best of the best” from the 2019-20 high school basketball season—So Cal Style. Beginning with the immensely talented Sierra Canyon squad, who exhibited the type of fanfare demonstrated by the Lonzo Ball-led Chino Hills squad of years past. Brandon Boston Jr was the MVP for the Trailblazers, but surprisingly the Kentucky signee was not the best player on his team as that label belonged to the multi-skilled Ziaire Williams.
USC-bound Evan Mobley is still considered the “best prospect”, but he needs to assert himself more going forward to reach his vast potential. Josh Christopher (Mayfair) put up huge numbers and Utah-bound Ian Martinez rattled many rims with his bounce, but also showed off a much-improved jump shot. In the following blogs, we will break down the season and also project what the Class of 2020 has to offer going forward as they put their finger prints on the college basketball scene. However, that is only going to happen if this Corona Virus disappears into the thin air.
Best Glue Types
Austin Cook (Damien)
WF, 6-foot-4, 190 pounds
Joel’s Take: Damien was blessed with a plethora of perimeter players and Cook was the catalyst. The pure shooter has a text book release and he gets good lift on his shot. He affects the game in the areas of rebounding as well as his most underrated skill—that being passing. His feel for the game is that of a college senior, not a senior in high school .
Luke Haupt (St. Augustine)
WF, 6-foot-6, 195 pounds
Joel’s Take: Haupt, who is a recent Point Loma commit, is a multi-skilled 4-man who affects the game in multiple ways. Whether it’s posting up and having the ability to finish with either hand or manning the offense with is point forward skills, Haupt is that dude.
Jayce Catchings (Rancho Christian)
WF, 6-foot-4, 170 pounds
Catchings has an impact in every stat category.Joel’s Take: Catchings, who transferred from St. Louis, was just what doctor ordered for Ray Barefield’s squad. Catchings is a two-way wing-type that plays rugged defense, rebounds in traffic, and can knock in deep jump shots.
Isaiah Johnson (Bishop Montgomery)
PF, 6-foot-7, 220 pounds
Joel’s Take: The ultra-bouncy 4-man, who is headed to Oregon State, is yet another prospect who leaves it on the court with every possession. Johnson is a quick leaper who attacks the offensive glass with aggression and power. Tip-dunks and putbacks are part of the package and he fills the lane in transition with energy and burst His jump shot needs to improve as does his face-up skills, but he’s a winner.
Paris Dawson (Corona Centennial)
CG, 6-foot-1, 150 pounds
Dawson was the MVP of the regular season in the CIFSS Open Division.Joel’s Take: If there was an MVP of the regular season, than Dawson would have bagged the award. He was the catalyst for the most surprising team in So-Cal as he nailed countless jump shots and played with passion at both ends of the floor. He was a first-rate defender due to his quick feet and active hands.
Yassine Gharram (Foothills Christian)
PG, 6-foot-2, 160 pounds
Joel’s Take: If you’re looking for a guard who brings moxie with every possession, than Gharram is your guy. He’s a relentless attacker in transition and can play through contact. He can knock in the 3-ball, snap passes to open teammates, and is a willing rebounder who sparks the transition game. Defensively, he has active hands and quick feet to disrupt opposing guards.