Bosco Summer Classic: 2024 and 2025 Standouts
The St. John Bosco Summer Classic was one of the final high school-based tournaments to run this summer. The field was a strong collection of 16 SoCal-based teams with a good amount of college prospects on each roster. In this…
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Continue ReadingThe St. John Bosco Summer Classic was one of the final high school-based tournaments to run this summer. The field was a strong collection of 16 SoCal-based teams with a good amount of college prospects on each roster. In this piece we take a closer look at the standouts from the rising sophomore and incoming freshmen classes.
Kade Bonam, 2025, St. John Bosco – This skilled 6-foot-6 forward is already equipped with great low-post footwork, soft hands and touch around the basket and the ability to step out, face-up and hit the 15-17 foot jumper. We will not be surprised if Bonam plays early and often on the varsity squad as a freshman.
Carter Bryant, 2024, Fountain Valley – Bryant’s official high school debut was delayed due to injury, but the 6-foot-7 wing turned heads at Section 7 and carried that momentum into the Bosco Summer Showcase. Bryant is a smooth operator on the perimeter with ball skills to create off the bounce, vision to find teammates and he hits the catch-and-shoot three-pointer with consistency. Perhaps the most intriguing parts of Bryant’s game are his defensive instincts and and offensive basketball IQ in not forcing bad shots and seemingly always making the right play.
Ian De La Rosa, 2024, St. Augustine – De La Rosa is a knockdown three-point shooter off the catch who can also attack a bad closeout and get into the teeth of the defense and make plays for teammates. The 6-foot-2 guard has all the intangibles you look for in a good high school basketball player: He gives great energy and effort on both ends and is willing to mix it up for loose balls and offensive and defensive boards.
Lawrence Rudolph, 2024, St. Augustine – Rudolph is relentless when attacking the basket in transition. His strength, combined with his speed and body control, make him difficult to keep in front and out of the painted area. When Rudolph does get two feet in the paint, good things usually happen, whether it’s a strong finish through contact or a kick out to an open shooter.
Myles Singleton, 2025, Culver City – Singleton is a well-built young guard who has impressive scoring acumen. The 6-foot-1 incoming freshman excels in transition where he can snake his way through the defense and get to his mid-range pull-up or all the way to the rim for a strong layup through contact.
Zach Stead, 2024, Fountain Valley – Stead is another talented player who missed a considerable amount of his freshman season due to injury. The 6-foot-3 lefty is a bouncy athlete with good burst in the open floor and a quick first-step in the half-court setting. Stead is a smart offensive player who can knock down the open catch-and-shooter three-pointer.