Live Period 1: Standouts from Pangos, Hoop Review
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The Southern California Live Period saw SIX events held throughout Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. I was able to hit all but one event. The final two events I hit from Week 1 were the Southern California Summer Hoop…
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Continue ReadingThe Southern California Live Period saw SIX events held throughout Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties.
I was able to hit all but one event.
The final two events I hit from Week 1 were the Southern California Summer Hoop Review, hosted by NorCal event operator Gerry Freitas, and Dinos Trigonis Pangos Sweet 16.
Because I only was able to attend both events for a few hours, I’m combining my standouts in one report.
Live Period 1: Standouts from Pangos, Hoop Review
Damian Ruiz Damian Ruiz 6'2" | SG Linfield Christian | 2022 State CA-S , 6-3 2022 G, Murrieta Valley/ Gamepoint 17u Supreme
Crafty sharpshooter has limitless range, is a very underrated passer.
Keshawn McNeill, 6-1 2022 PG, Zama American Middle HS/ Tokyo Samurai 17u
Sturdily built floor general has solid burst and is an explosive scorer off of two feet in the paint.
Roy Igwe, 6-6 2022 F, St. Mary’s International School/ Tokyo Samurai 17u
Athletic utility forward has a tremendous motor and rebounded in and out of his area. Undersized, but solid paint defender.
Mason Lee, 6-1 2022 G, Sabino HS (AZ)/ Ascending Life Saints
Strong, physical three-level scorer who was a thief on defense, picking up guards full court in the press.
Rockwell Reynolds Rockwell Reynolds 6'8" | PF Santa Margarita | 2023 State CA-S , 6-9 2023 F, Santa Margarita/ Santa Margarita HS
Rapidly improving big man has soft hands and touch around the basket, capable of defending switches in pick-and-roll.
Kyle Evans, 6-9 2022 C, Santa Margarita/ Santa Margarita HS
Most improved big prospect in 2022 class. Finishes everything around the basket, can step out and hit midrange shots, great screener.
David Vuillemin, 6-1 2022 G, Murrieta Mesa/ Mesa Rams
Flashy volume scorer has range out to the volleyball line, plays with lots of confidence.
Tyler Matthews Tyler Matthews 6'1" | CG Los Alamitos | 2022 State CA-S , 6-1 2022 G, Los Alamitos/ Cali Rebels 17u Select
Jack-of-all-trades utility guard defends, shoots it and is a fundamentally sound playmaker.
Erick Chaney, 6-0 2022 G, Bakersfield Christian/ Cali Rebels 17u Select
Burly, three-level scorer can fill it up in a hurry.
Xair Mendez, 6-0 2025 G, Montgomery/ South Bay Show 15u
Long, wiry scoring guard is a relentless penetrator, finisher in traffic, scores it from three levels.
JJ Sanchez, 6-3 2025 G/F, Montgomery/ South Bay Show 15u
Mismatch-creating forward has excellent ball skills, can shoot it from three and neutralizes opposing bigs with his interior defense.
Alek Sanchez, 6-1 2025 G, Montgomery/ South Bay Show 15u
High-IQ combo guard is an excellent passer who plays with great pace, poise and is an underrated defender.
Ozzeno Diallo, 5-11 2023 G, Point Loma/ UTU San Diego 15u
Athletic combo guard has really nice burst, gets downhill and can score it in the paint at will. Very athletic defender.
Marc Mcintosh, 6-1 2024 G, Hoover/ UTU San Diego 15u
Undersized wing is an explosive athlete, and a raw scorer off the bounce.
Exavier Williams, 5-10 2024 G, Hoover/ UTU San Diego 15u
Sweet shooting combo guard can fill it up from deep.