3P Creme of the County: Event Surprises, Part 2
For the first time since 2019, San Diego basketball player took the floor in the 3P Creme of the County, a one-day showcase aimed at giving players a chance to showcase their talents in front of a bevy of media…
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Continue ReadingFor the first time since 2019, San Diego basketball player took the floor in the 3P Creme of the County, a one-day showcase aimed at giving players a chance to showcase their talents in front of a bevy of media and scouts.
(Full Disclosure: it’s my event. No, seriously, it is)
It was great to be able to host the daylong event, and see so many of the region’s top players competing. One of the things I personally enjoyed was seeing certain prospects that came in unheralded and stole the show. Here is the second group of surprises at the event.
3P Creme of the County: Event Surprises, Part 2
Ryan Enos, 6-8 2024 F/C, Cathedral Catholic
I had seen Enos a couple of times during the summer with his club Lark’s Elite and he had shone promising flashes of being a decent rebounder and rim protector. Here, he showed an entirely different package of skills that raises the intrigue. Enos has solid face-up instincts and good shooting touch from the perimeter. And while not a “point forward” he can attack off the bounce from midrange. He’s one to track in the class.
Ben Lee, 5-11 2023 G, Del Norte
After seeing Ben Lee play during summer, this was the first time seeing him against many similar players in his class, and he was impressive. The wiry combo guard scored the ball efficiently from all three levels and collected assists off of drive and kick. He also defended at a high level in a showcase, something you don’t usually see.
Luis Rodriguez, 6-6 2022 F, San Ysidro
Coming into the camp, there was a lot of intrigue about the Cougars’ contingent, specifically around its back court guys Sebastian Medina and Miguel Figueroa (who had solid performances). But it was Rodriguez who came away with one of the more surprising efforts, and did it all with his energy. Rodriguez pursues rebounds out of his area, is great on the offensive glass, dives for loose balls and communicates vocally on defense and offense. And when he’s not in the game, he’s an excellent teammate. A true “locker room” guy.
Parker Jelsing, 5-11 2023 G, La Costa Canyon
Jelsing’s skill and scoring ability from the perimeter were on full display as he won co-MVP of the 2023 Select Game. He has a quick release moves well without the ball to get open on the perimeter, but he is also very capable of playing point guard, attacking the basket and creating for others or scoring it in the paint.
Drew Clevenger, 5-10 2024 G, La Costa Canyon
Clevenger made the most of late add to the showcase roster, scoring it from three levels and showing off a really strong mid-range pull-up game. He can hunt shots at times, but more often than not, he makes them. Moving forward, improving his shot selection will make him even more effective.