Price Varsity Classic Top 2024s/2025s
Thanksgiving week is always a time for various tournaments and showcases and Price HS was the host for the Price Varsity Classic. There were eight teams participating: Price, Crenshaw, Windward, Hamilton, San Fernando, Robert F. Kennedy, Compton Centennial and Van…
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Continue ReadingThanksgiving week is always a time for various tournaments and showcases and Price HS was the host for the Price Varsity Classic. There were eight teams participating: Price, Crenshaw, Windward, Hamilton, San Fernando, Robert F. Kennedy, Compton Centennial and Van Nuys.
I was able to attend the event on Monday 11/22 and Wednesday 11/24 and here’ a quick look at some of the top standouts from both the class of 2024 and 2025.
1. Gavin Hightower – Windward 2025
Hightower was one of the most explosive scorers of the tournament. He is an absolute blur in transition, constantly beating the defense down court and getting easy buckets. In the halfcourt, he gets to the rim with a quick burst of speed and he can draw the defense to kick out to open teammates. He has solid court vision and finds the balance between looking for his shot and playmaking. The game I saw, he started slow but settled in and was hitting jumpers off the bounce.
2. King Peterson – Crenshaw 2024
Peterson is a bit small, but he is able to play both guard positions. He does well with the ball in his hands and playmaking or looking to score. He keeps the ball moving offensively. He’s very quick in transition and can finish on the break. The game I saw, he was moving well off-ball and spotting up from three-point range. He is solid defensively, he’s scrappy and he has quick hands to force turnovers.
3. Jaden Black – Hamilton 2024
Black is also a small guard, but he plays very hard. He’s a true point guard. He has good court vision and he’s a true playmaker. He kicks the ball ahead in transition with solid outlet passes and he swings the ball around in halfcourt sets. Scoring-wise, he uses his speed to get to the rim in a flash. He isn’t bothered by bigger defenders. He’s a good shooter from three-point range who can shoot off the dribble or face up and shoot.
4. Quincy Reese – Crenshaw 2024
What stood out to me most about Reese was his defense. He is a very solid defender on the perimeter. He keeps his arms out and he does a good job staying in front of the ball-handler. He’s a good athlete and he runs the floor well in transition. Good off ball movement diving to the rim for an easy two. He isn’t the biggest player on the floor, but he fights hard on the glass. Offensively, he’s a pretty decent spot-up shooter from three. Gets most of his buckets off-ball.