War on the Floor Final Day Standouts Pt. 3
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This past week, Burbank High School played host to the annual War on the Floor summer tournament. The event was held over a four day period with some of the top teams and talent in the Southern California area participating.…
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Continue ReadingThis past week, Burbank High School played host to the annual War on the Floor summer tournament. The event was held over a four day period with some of the top teams and talent in the Southern California area participating. I was able to attend the event the final day, Tuesday June 14 and here’s a look at some additional top talent I saw.
1. Donald Thompson – King/Drew 2025
Thompson was an All-Coliseum League selection as a freshman last year and he looks ready to take another leap. He is a very good ball-handler who can consistently break down the defense off the dribble without a screen. He gets to the rim with a quick first step and can get himself to the free-throw line. Very quick in transition keeping the defense on its heels. He can play off ball too and make good cuts along the baseline. Consistent shooter from three-point range.
2. Peter Gray – Calabasas 2023
Gray is a big forward who can do a couple of different things on the court. He has good size and skill in the paint and can score over smaller defenders. He can also put the ball on the floor in the halfcourt. Finishes well at the rim. He has good vision for a big man in the halfcourt. Sets good screens and crashes the glass well. He can move off ball and dive to the rim. As a big, he can space the floor with his outside shooting and is a good catch and shoot player.
3. Kamari King – Birmingham 2025
King is wing with some solid upside. He’s got some playmaking to his game. He can get into the lane and kick the ball out to open teammates and he’s a good passer in transition. He has a hard dribble pull-up in the midrange and he’s comfortable creating with the ball in his hands. Defensively, he uses his quick hands to create turnovers. He slides his feet well and does a good job keeping up with and cutting off the ball-handler.
4. Aliaun Iscandari – Campbell Hall 2024
Iscandari stood out to me initially for his defensive ability. He plays good on-ball defense and uses his long arms to disrupt the ball-handler to force them into making difficult passes. He also forces turnovers and gets transition opportunities for his team with his defense. He can handle the ball he’s comfortable being a playmaker and finding open teammates in the halfcourt. Able shoot well on catch and shoot plays from three-point range.