Francisco’s Finest: Pangos Best of SoCal Summer Showcase (Class of 2024/Part 1)

<p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Francisco’s Finest: Pangos Best of SoCal Summer Showcase (Class of 2024)</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">LONG BEACH, CA—I felt the next time I’d be in a gym would be a surreal-like feeling—and that is exactly the case. Dinos Trigonis, who had been running events in Arizona, Utah, and Iowa—unveiled his first event in So-Cal—and it was quite good to say the least. From the playmaking abilities of <b>Darryl Morris</b> and <b>Isaiah Elohim</b> to the “man among boys” in<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span><b>James Evans</b>, the talent was ubiquitous in the Class of 2024 tilt. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Darryl Morris (Palmdale)</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>2024, PG, 5-foot-9, 145 pounds</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Joel’s take</b>: Relentless is the first word that comes to mind when describing Morris. The quick-on-quick point guard blew by every defender who challenged him and his ball handling is as tight as it gets at this stage. Defensively, he slides his feet very well and his active hands were a menace to opposing guards. As he continues to evolve his point guard game (look-ahead passing, game management, etc.) his game will continue to elevate. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Isaiah Elohim (Heritage Christian)</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>2024, SG, 6-foot-3, 170 pounds</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Joel’s take:</b> While Evans was the most physically imposing prospect in the game, Elohim was the best prospect. The high-flying wing-type attacked off the dribble, utilized the jump stop, and scored in a variety of ways. Dunks, finishes with either hand, and a few jump shots sprinkled in described his dominating performance. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Jamari Phillips (Modesto Christian)</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>2024, PG, 6-foot-1, 155 pounds</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Joel’s take:</b> Assertiveness is the first attribute that I’ll toss out there while describing Phillips. The willowy comb-guard has an excellent 1st step and an ability to finish with both hands. He can knock in the 3-ball as well and is an instinctual defender for his age. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Seven Bahati (Ribet Academy)</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>2024, WF, 6-foot-4, 170 pounds</b></span></p> [caption id="attachment_1007733" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/Seven-Bahati.jpeg?1593572965592"><img class="wp-image-1007733 size-thumbnail" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/06/Seven-Bahati-150x150.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> <em><strong>Bahati has all the attributes scouts look for in a young prospect. </strong></em>[/caption] <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Joel’s take</b>: The long and rangy Bahati has an impressive upside. He was a menace to deal with in transition as he slashed his way to the rim at will while in the half court set his 1st step (good burst) was tough to deal with. He shows good body control while slithering his way to the rim and he hits the boards consistently. Throw in his willingness to defend and he projects well as a two-way player going forward. </span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>James Evans (Santa Clarita)</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>2024, WF, 6-foot-5, 205 pounds</b></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><b>Joel’s take:</b> Hopefully, there will be a high school season and if there it is, Evans will remind some of a young Stanley Johnson (Toronto Rapters G-League). The burly Evans was a man among boys as he powered his way to the rim with a touch of bully ball, but also showed 19-foot range on his jump shot. He handed out some look-ahead passes and exhibited solid ball skills—not too mention a couple bang-outs as well. </span></p>