Hoop Circuit 2023 Prospects
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The 2nd live period July 16-18 landed us at Los Pasitos JC in Livermore California. The Hoop Circuit Summer Tour featured more than 70 teams in 3 age groups 15U, 16U, 17U. Here’s more of the 2023 prospects who PH…
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Continue ReadingThe 2nd live period July 16-18 landed us at Los Pasitos JC in Livermore California. The Hoop Circuit Summer Tour featured more than 70 teams in 3 age groups 15U, 16U, 17U. Here’s more of the 2023 prospects who PH thought played well.
Joseph Kennedy 6’6 F of Bay City Warriors 17U (RB) ( University HS ) 2023
Kennedy played up an age in the 17U. He’s more than capable of handling himself, at 6’6 the multi skilled Kennedy can play the inside/out game. He has good balance, and foot work in the post. He can hit the mid-range jumper at the high post, and will knock down 3’s at the top. He’ll rebound and run the court, he’s a good passer from the high post.
John Squire John Squire 6'7" | C St. Ignatius | 2023 State CA-N 6’7 PF of Lakeshow 16’s Elite (ST. Ignatius HS) 2023
Squire’s a big square shouldered prospect who needs to speed things up a bit, nonetheless he has an improving set of skills for the post area. He has a good touch off the glass, he’ll finish with either hand, he rolls well toward the basket. He’s big, takes up space in the paint, and will defend his area. He makes a good effort to run the court in transition.
Trevor Alfstad Trevor Alfstad 6'7" | C Granite Bay | 2023 State CA-N 6’7 PF of YBA Elite RIZE 2023 (Granite Bay HS) 2023
Alfstad is a big body, he’s not fast, but has good movement. He’s deliberate, and had some success with his post moves in the paint. He’ll score using drop steps, short jumpers in the key, and working for rebounds on the offensive end. He has the body to be a bit more physical rebounding, and defending in the paint.
Mitchell Rawlins Mitchell Rawlins 6'6" | SF Folsom | 2023 State CA-N 6’6 W/F of Rose City Ballers 16U (Oak Ridge HS)
There’s no question Rawlins is on the thin side, and needs to build strength, with that being said he played good basketball. The long armed prospect was very active working the boards on both ends of the court. His long arms, and 2nd jump helps him convert when has the ball inside. He’s a good ball mover, sets decent screens, and will sprint up the court. He can change a few shots with his length.
Quentin Kennedy 6’4 W/F of Arsenal 16U National (Archbishop Riordan HS) 2023
Kennedy is surprising confident ball handler in the open court, not fast, but showed good movement, and body control, using the in and out, stop and go dribbles. He was effective with his short corner jumper, and had a couple of nice driving spin moves along the baseline for buckets. He’s a good passer, and has a solid body to help on the boards. We’ll see more of him.