Regional Rankings: 2022 Players to Watch in OC (III)
Over the last few weeks, the Prep Hoops SoCal staff has broken down each ranking update with in-depth pieces on the top players by position, by class and covered sleepers and players to watch across the vast SoCal area. In…
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Continue ReadingOver the last few weeks, the Prep Hoops SoCal staff has broken down each ranking update with in-depth pieces on the top players by position, by class and covered sleepers and players to watch across the vast SoCal area. In our latests rankings coverage, we wanted to regionalize the lists a little more, and in four previous pieces we took a look at Orange County’s Top 20 players. You’ll find links to those pieces below as well as some more talented prospects to watch in the area.
OC Region Coverage
Regional Rankings: Orange County Top Five
Regional Rankings: Rounding Out the OC Top 10
Regional Rankings: OC’s Best (11-15)
Regional Rankings: OC’s Best (16-20)
2022 Players to Watch in OC (I)
2022 Players to Watch in OC (II)
More Rising Juniors to Watch in OC
Austin Persek Austin Persek 6'7" | PF JSerra | 2022 State CA-S , JSerra – Persek should see an increase in minutes next season and his motor, combined with his size and interior presence should all help lead to more production. The 6-foot-7 forward has shown the ability to score inside as well as out of pick-and-pop action.
Jack McCloskey Jack McCloskey 6'3" | CG Santa Margarita | 2022 State CA-S , Santa Margarita – McCloskey missed most of last season due to injury, but, if healthy, should be a major piece to the Eagles’ team during his junior campaign. The 6-foot-4 combo guard has the ability to play both on or off the ball with his ball handling, IQ and shooting stroke and his presence will provide another good offensive weapon.
Gabriel Quiette Gabriel Quiette 6'3" | SF Mater Dei | 2022 State CA-S , Mater Dei – Quiette is another guy coming off of a limited role at his school last year who could see an increase in playing time and opportunity. The rangy 6-foot-5 wing had the reputation as a potential long-term prospect coming into high school and his junior season could be the year he develops into that potential.
Mason Ressler Mason Ressler 5'6" | PG Mater Dei | 2022 State CA-S , Orange Lutheran – Ressler is a high motor guy who gets after it on the defensive end. The 5-foot-6 point guard applies tremendous on-ball defensive pressure and makes his assignment work for every inch he gets. Offensively, Ressler looks to push the pace in transition and set up teammates for open looks.
Eric Hodgkins Eric Hodgkins 6'1" | SG Marina | 2022 State CA-S , Marina – The 6-foot off-guard is one of the better shooters in Orange County. His combination of fundamental shooting mechanics to go along with his balance and smooth release are all results of countless reps. Hodgkins is a consistent three-point threat both off the catch and when coming off of screens.