With the early signing period in the books and the state of California high school basketball still in flux due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we figured now would be a good time to highlight some of the state’s available seniors. In this series we’ll provide evaluations on the best available prospects in their final season of high school competition.
JoJo JohnsonJoJoJohnson6'1" | SGWestchester | 2021State, Westchester - Smooth lefty shooter who hits from multiple spots and ranges of the floor. Consistent knockdown threat off the catch and has great shooting footwork and balance when pulling up off the bounce. Has the ball skills to initiate offense, but not a full-time PG mindset. Must continue to improve driving to his right and finishing with his right hand.
Brandon RichardBrandonRichard6'7" | PFWindward | 2021State, Windward - Hard working big man who understands and thrives in his role as an energy guy. Active offensive and defensive rebounder who can change and contest shots around the basket. Runs the floor hard and has good hands and touch around the basket. Needs to improve back-to-the-basket game and become a more consistent face-up shooting threat to reach his full potential. At 6-feet-7, more of a five-man than a
With the early signing period in the books and the state of California high school basketball still in flux due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we figured now would be a good time to highlight some of the state’s available seniors. In this series we’ll provide evaluations on the best available prospects in their final season of high school competition.
JoJo JohnsonJoJoJohnson6'1" | SGWestchester | 2021State, Westchester - Smooth lefty shooter who hits from multiple spots and ranges of the floor. Consistent knockdown threat off the catch and has great shooting footwork and balance when pulling up off the bounce. Has the ball skills to initiate offense, but not a full-time PG mindset. Must continue to improve driving to his right and finishing with his right hand.
Brandon RichardBrandonRichard6'7" | PFWindward | 2021State, Windward - Hard working big man who understands and thrives in his role as an energy guy. Active offensive and defensive rebounder who can change and contest shots around the basket. Runs the floor hard and has good hands and touch around the basket. Needs to improve back-to-the-basket game and become a more consistent face-up shooting threat to reach his full potential. At 6-feet-7, more of a five-man than a four at this point in his development.
Caden FlowersCadenFlowers6'0" | PGCapital Christian | 2021State, Capital Christian - Heady and crafty lead guard who can score in bunches in a variety of ways. Keeps his eyes up in transition and is willing to make the hit-ahead pass on the break. Does a really nice job of probing the paint and throwing accurate lob passes or drive-and-kicks. Capable of knocking down the catch-and-shoot three-point shot.
Keatten SmithKeattenSmith6'1" | CGSanta Fe Christian | 2021State, Santa Fe Christian - High level perimeter shooter off the catch who knocks down three-pointers with consistency from multiple spots and ranges of the floor. Trending as a shooting specialist at the next level due to a lack of true PG feel and all around ball skills to create for himself and others off the bounce. High IQ player who moves well without the ball and doesn’t need much time or space to get his shot off. Doesn’t have great open court or blow-by speed, but has improved as a vertical athlete.
