CIF-SS Under-the-Radar 2022 Shooters to Watch (Part 2)
The CIF-SS rank is stacked with potent shooters. From knockdown shooters to those that excel at being efficient, the section has an array of under-the-radar players in this area of the game. These next four 2022 shooters are ones to…
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Continue ReadingThe CIF-SS rank is stacked with potent shooters. From knockdown shooters to those that excel at being efficient, the section has an array of under-the-radar players in this area of the game. These next four 2022 shooters are ones to keep an eye on for next season.
Mason Dorsey — Crespi
Mason Dorsey has ways to go with his development on the offensive end, but he has the ability to blossom into an impact player. Dorsey often took on several responsibilities on offense, from being the primary ball-handler to distributing. His overall shooting game is an aspect of his game to watch. The guard is more of a player who aims to keep his dribble alive while waltzing his way to the basket. But potential is there as a shooter too. With a focus on expanding his range and hitting from the elbows, he can work his way to extrapolating his production on offense.
Dorsey is certainly a name to watch next season.
Nico Ponce — Alemany
Nico Ponce may soon not be considered an under-the-radar talent anymore because of his sheer ability to be a knockdown shooter. He is a talent who can flat out shoot at an efficient rate and is one who was the 3-point specialist for Alemany over the season. He has such creativity in his off-ball movements, which allows him to gain an advantage when finding his spots on the floor. This often translated over to uncontested 3-point attempts, which no defender wants to see. The 5’8” guard has just enough arch on his shot to even take 3-point attempts over taller defenders — a key strength of his offensive arsenal.
Look for Ponce to continue to increase his stock next season.
Powel Mousaian — Village Christian
Previously mentioned as an under-the-radar defender, Powel Mousaian is well-deserving of a nod for his work as a shooter this past season too. The 6’0” guard recorded several double-digit scoring performances on over 50% shooting. He is certainly a streaky shooter and can hit from anywhere on the court when in good rhythm with his shot. Still, he must work on upping his efficiency a bit. If he can work on polishing both his extension and bend on his shot, he can show tremendous improvement on consistency with his outside shooting.
Bence Duka — Capistrano Valley Christian
Bence Duka was a stock riser on offense over his sophomore season. At 6’8″, he operates more within the parameters of the painted area, but he displayed glimpses of how well he can move out of his designated area on the floor. He has shown his potential as both a talent who can space the floor and shoot the three — both of which developed well last season. To improve on the offensive end, Duka could look to be more efficient when finishing against contact while also using his size as a great advantage over smaller defenders. It is the small aspects of one’s game that can raise their stock even further.
Freedom Rhames — Brentwood
Freedom Rhames made good improvements across the board last season, including with outside shooting. The 6’0″ guard provided balance to Brentwood’s offensive game plan with his ability to hit from within the perimeter to beyond the arc. He has a unique left-handed shot coupled with a fairly high release point that he extends throughout the shot. He can shoot from a number of ways, including on pull-up, off dribble shots. Rhames possesses a good feel when taking multiple dribbles in a possession, which opens up more options on just how he wants to prioritize every second that he is on the ball.
Rhames is transferring to Brewster Academy Prep where he is now part of the 2022 class. Still, his overall play for Brentwood over the 2019/2020 season is worth a mention due to his exponential potential as an all-around shooter. He has also been contacted by a couple of Ivy League schools, including Dartmouth.