Pangos Rocky Mountain Summit: 2022 Standouts (Pt. 2)
The Pangos Rocky Mountain Summit was held at the end of August in St. George, Utah and featured some of the west coast’s best players and programs. While I was not personally in attendance for this event, I watched most…
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Continue ReadingThe Pangos Rocky Mountain Summit was held at the end of August in St. George, Utah and featured some of the west coast’s best players and programs. While I was not personally in attendance for this event, I watched most of the contests via the BallerTV streaming service. Below are my second set of 2022 standouts from the event.
Shyheim Parm Shyheim Parm 6'1" | CG Cajon | 2022 State CA-S , Prodigy Elite: Parm is going to be a guy who rises in our next rankings update and he had his full offensive arsenal on display at this event. The 6-foot-1 combo guard is an explosive athlete with good speed in the open court and the physicality to absorb and finish through contact. Parm isn’t just a bully-ball guy, though, as he showed the ability to knock down catch-and-shoot three-pointers and mid-range jumpers off the bounce.
Jordan Pope, Team Arsenal: Pope is a smooth and crafty ball handler who makes high IQ decisions in both transition and half-court settings. The junior point guard rarely gets sped up when pressured, limits turnovers, and has really nice command for the position. Offensively, Pope is a consistent three-point shooter in step-back situations where he creates space from his defender to get a clean look at the basket.
Aaron Price, Vegas Elite: Price is a bouncy 6-foot-6 forward who thrives in transition where he can use his mobility, quick leaping ability and body control to rise up and finish above the rim. Price sat out at Liberty high in Vegas last year due to transfer, but should make a major impact for that squad this season with his defensive and offensive rebounding abilities to go along with his versatility as a defender.
Langston Reynolds, Billups Elite: Reynolds drew rave reviews from the scouts in attendance and those watching on the live stream. The 6-foot-3 guard can be described simply as a “basketball player” due to the impact he provides in every aspect of the game. The Denver (CO) East high school product has a well-built frame combined with an explosive first step which allow him to get into the paint at-will and create shots for himself or others. Reynolds makes his biggest impact on the defensive end of the floor where his instincts and competitive nature make him a lockdown caliber guy at multiple positions.
Riley Robinson, Prodigy Elite: Robinson is another SoCal guy who will appear in our next rankings update after showcasing a great all-around feel for the game with Prodigy. The crafty 5-foot-10 point guard has a pass-first mentality, great feel out of the high ball-screen and his quickness allows him to get into the paint, draw defenders and kick to open teammates. Scoring-wise, Robinson hit a handful of three-point shots and displayed a crafty finishing package.