Greater Bay Area Unsigned Seniors Part II
Northern California has a large number of players with potential to play basketball at the next level. Here’s a group of unsigned Seniors from the Greater Bay Area who had exceptional seasons for the team. All of the players were…
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Continue ReadingNorthern California has a large number of players with potential to play basketball at the next level. Here’s a group of unsigned Seniors from the Greater Bay Area who had exceptional seasons for the team. All of the players were selected to the first team in their respective leagues.
Gavin Wilburn Gavin Wilburn 6'3" | CG Weston Ranch | 2020 State CA-N 6’3 guard Weston Ranch. Stockton CA.
Wilburn was a big part of the turnaround that The Ranch went through. After playing a tough NorCal non-league schedule. The Ranch went on to make the DII NorCal Finals. Wilburn’s an athletic player with a college ready body . There’s a good chance he played all five positions throughout his high school career. This season he got the opportunity to operate mainly on the wings showing his capabilities by averaging, 14.3 ppg, 5.6 rebs and 3.4 asts. He’s a tough minded competitor.
Shane Bell Shane Bell 6'3" | SF Salesian | 2020 State CA-N 6’4 guard Salesian Prep. Richmond CA.
Bell was a big reason why this team advanced to the CIF DI Semifinals. The versatile wing gets the glue guy tag. He’s effective slashing and cutting to the basket, and in transition where he can finish above the rim. One of the top defenders in NorCal with his ability to guard multiple positions. His long wiry arms, foot speed, and lateral movement makes it tough for opponents.
Cole Kastner Cole Kastner 6'7" | SF Menlo | 2020 State CA-N 6’7 guard, Menlo HS. Menlo CA.
He has the tools to be a good player at the next level. He too played all five positions throughout his high school career. He looked good playing the point. He has better than average handles for his size, he makes good decisions with the ball in transition. With his size, he was an effective scorer inside. He’ll battle for rebounds. 16.7 ppg, 9.8 rebs.
Dayton Magana Dayton Magana 5'7" | PG Central Catholic | 2020 State CA-N 5’8 point guard, Central Catholic. Modesto CA.
Magana plays the role of the tough, scrappy point guard who’ll battle to the end. He averaged 18.5 ppg. He’s one that doesn’t seem to tire. He works from end to end, hounding defenders, or pushing the ball. He’s always diving for loose balls. He’ll challenge the bigs in the paint, and after all that he’ll knock down a 3 if you slack off. a good fit for DII or DIII
Malik Jackson Malik Jackson 6'4" | SF Dublin | 2020 State CA-N 6’4 wing, Dublin. Dublin CA.
Jackson seemed to be playing out of position on his Dublin team. The wiry 6’4 wing sacrificed his game for the good of the team. He’s athletic and has some of the same abilities as his MVP teammate, Anthony Roy Anthony Roy 6'4" | SG Dublin | 2020 State CA-N . He’s quick getting the ball up the court, he can slash and blow by defenders on the wing. He can hit the 3. His biggest contribution though was his ability to out rebound taller players with his long arms and quick second jump.
Owen Browne Owen Browne 6'2" | SG Archbishop Mitty | 2020 State CA-N 6’3 guard Archbishop Mitty. San Jose CA.
Browne was part of a starting line-up that consisted of 5 players standing at roughly 6’3. He played an important role in helping Mitty win the CCS Open Title this year. He was 2nd team All WCAL. Browne set the tone for the Monarchs style of play. He brought energy along with his fearless attack going to the basket and 3 pt shooting. His unselfish style of sharing the ball, feeding the hot hand, and all out hustle plays set the tone for the teams success.