All-West Frosh/Soph Camp: Top 60 Game Standouts (Pt. 2)
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp is one of the best venues to see the up-and-coming basketball talent on the west coast and beyond. The two-day event was hosted at McBride high school with more than 150…
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Continue ReadingLONG BEACH, Calif. — The Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp is one of the best venues to see the up-and-coming basketball talent on the west coast and beyond. The two-day event was hosted at McBride high school with more than 150 prospects from the classes of 2024-2026 in attendance. In this series we’re taking a closer look at the top performers in the “Cream of the Crop” Top 60 game.
Jason Mandaquit, Jr., 2025, Iolani (HI) – Mandaquit was the overall surprise at the event for me. The 6-foot-1 point guard out of Hawaii impressed with his high basketball IQ, overall feel for the game and command of the point guard position. Mandaquit knew when to push the pace in transition, but also had the ability to discern a good fast break opportunity from a bad one. The crafty freshman carved up defenses in the half-court setting and finished bigger than his size around the basket, while also showing the ability to hit jumpers off the bounce and off the catch.
Quentin Rhymes, 2024. Bishop Gorman (NV) – I really liked the energy and effort that Rhymes brought to the defensive end of the floor. The wiry 6-foot-4 wing showed the ability to guard multiple positions and took pride in pressuring and picking up ball-handlers when they crossed half-court. Rhymes rebounded the defensive glass well for his size and position and thrived as a transition scoring threat who also hit open catch-and-shoot perimeter shots.
Alex Stewart, 2024, Pacifica Christian (CA) – Stewart, a transfer to Pacifica Christian from Mater Dei, produced at a high level throughout the weekend. The 6-foot-6 forward was a physical presence on both ends of the floor with his rebounding ability standing out on the defensive end and his power finishing through contact being his best offensive attribute. Stewart doesn’t have a whole lot of “fluff” to his game, but his high motor, toughness and willingness to make the 50/50 plays were standout traits.
Jack Turner, 2024, St. John Bosco (CA) – Turner impressed with his confidence creating for himself and others off the dribble. The 6-foot-3 combo guard used his combination of ball skills and ability to change speeds and direction to consistently get two feet in the painted area on drives. Turner did a nice job of jump-stopping in the key to make plays off of two feet – whether it was a dish to an open teammate or mid-range jumper for himself.
Jaylen Wheeler Jaylen Wheeler 6'2" | PG Fremont Oakland | 2024 State CA-N , 2024, Salesian (CA) – Wheeler is a quick and shifty guard who put tremendous pressure on defenses in both transition and half-court settings. The 6-foot-1 guard out of Northern California relentlessly attacked the rim and used his first-step burst and second level speed to blow by defenders and get to the rim where he finished well over length.