Future Elite Summer League: Top shooters
All day Sunday I attended Justin Vargas Future Elite Summer League which was held 4 days (2 weekends) at Skyline Prep in Phx. There were exactly 64 players in the league with 8 teams and 8 on each team. I had the pleasure…
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Continue ReadingAll day Sunday I attended Justin Vargas Future Elite Summer League which was held 4 days (2 weekends) at Skyline Prep in Phx.
There were exactly 64 players in the league with 8 teams and 8 on each team. I had the pleasure of watching the Elite-8, Final-4 and Finals on Sunday.
Unfortunately I missed watching some of the players as they had prior AAU commitments they had to be a part of, but I saw 50+ of the 64 players.
I will do my categories that I think most of players fit in. Some of the players may have been great the other 3 days but when I watched on Sunday, they weren’t as productive, so they may not be a part of the 49.
Let’s start with the top shooters:
Vincent Delano Vincent Delano 6'1" | CG Bella Vista Prep | 2023 State #292 Nation AZ (St. Mary’s)
-A pure shooter who squares up quickly. He has picture perfect form and gets great elevation on his shot. He is very good off the catch from the 3pt line but can pull-up off the dribble from mid-range. A smart play-maker who can drive it but his best skill is clearly his shooting. He has become a little stronger and taller.
Andrew Camacho Andrew Camacho 6'1" | CG Peoria | 2023 State AZ (Peoria)
-A deep shooter seems to have in-the-gym range. Once he passes half court, he can release the ball and make difficult shots with consistency. He is a tough on-ball defender and he will lead the state in charges taken next HS season. He was one of the MVP candidates of the league.
Barron Silsby Barron Silsby 6'1" | PG Perry | 2024 State AZ (Perry)
-A knockdown shooter off the catch from deep. He doesn’t need too much time to get off his shot and the son of a college head coach understands the game. He collected steals and made some plays for his teammates.
Davion Butler Davion Butler 5'10" | PG AZ Compass Prep | 2023 State AZ (Cesar Chavez)
-A jet-quick undersized scoring guard. He goes through impressive stretches of shooting the ball with range. He uses his tight handle and ability to separate to gain space and let it fly. He is a very good defender on the ball.
Devin Johnson Devin Johnson 6'1" | CG AZ Compass Prep Black | 2023 State AZ (AZ Compass Prep HS)
-Another top notch shooter with range. He can pull-up off the dribble and shoot it well beyond the 3pt line. He is undersized but shoots it so deep before the defense gets to him.
Brennan Peterson Brennan Peterson 6'0" | PG Notre Dame Prep | 2025 State AZ (undecided)
-A top-tier corner 3pt shooter. He is another undersized guard but he is only going into 8th grade and is already competing with players 1-2 years older. He is a smart player and the Firebirds are getting a good one.
Malcolm Smith Malcolm Smith 6'5" | PF Bella Vista Prep School | 2023 State AZ (Brophy Prep)
-A skilled bigger guard can shoot it and handles it decently. Good catch shooter can create a little for himself and plays the game smartly and doesn’t take poor shots. He can also drive the lane and shoot it.
Connor Fitzgerald Connor Fitzgerald 6'3" | CG Brophy Prep | 2023 State AZ (Brophy Prep)
-A cerebral lefty can shoot it from deep. He can play on or off the ball and shoot it off the dribble or off the catch.
Jamaal Dean Jr Jamaal Dean Jr 5'8" | PG Shadow Ridge | 2023 State AZ (Ironwood)
-Not the typical 3pt shooter, rather more of a mid-range shooter. He is a capable deep shooter but prefers to pull-up off the dribble from around 17-feet.
Lucas Bulat Lucas Bulat 5'10" | PG Eduprize | 2023 AZ (Boulder Creek)
-A stronger undersized guard is smart and can shoot it consistently from the 3pt line. He is most likely transferring to a new school, Possibly heading to Pinnacle. Whichever school he ends up at, he will hit shots and take care of the ball.
Bo Dolinsek Bo Dolinsek 6'6" | PF Corona del Sol | 2024 State AZ (CDS)
-A bigger shooter who has a big family lineage. He is related to the Peat family and there is a lot of size coming his way. Once he gets a good look, he is very consistent off the catch. He is a smart pick and pop/roll player.