Grassroots Recap: Summer Sophomore Standouts
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After a busy grassroots season, here’s a look at some c/o 2025 performers who had standout summers. Nick Jefferson Nick Jefferson 6'2" | PG Bishop Gorman | 2025 State #324 Nation NV 6’1 Bishop Gorman – Jefferson performed against high-level…
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Continue ReadingAfter a busy grassroots season, here’s a look at some c/o 2025 performers who had standout summers.
Nick Jefferson Nick Jefferson 6'2" | PG Bishop Gorman | 2025 State #324 Nation NV 6’1 Bishop Gorman – Jefferson performed against high-level competition all summer. The PG showed that he can defend while controlling the game with his penetration and playmaking ability.
Brian Townsend Brian Townsend 6'4" | SF Arbor View | 2025 State NV 6’4 Arbor View – Improved athleticism has helped him play quicker and be more explosive with his finishes around the rim. Good skill and frame.
CJ Shaw CJ Shaw 6'3" | SG Mojave | 2025 State #212 Nation NV 6’3 SG Mojave – Just kept getting better at what he does. Winner, and competitor, Shaw is a devastating downhill driver who displayed his skill while competing against top competition.
Lonnie Bass Jr Lonnie Bass Jr 6'8" | PF Mater East | 2025 State NV 6’8 PF Undecided – Bass showed that he has a signature skill. The big man displayed strong hands en route to being one of the top rebounders I saw this summer. His back-to-the-basket game also improved making the 4 man a legitimate inside scoring threat.
Lantz Stephenson Lantz Stephenson 6'7" | SF Coronado | 2025 State NV 6’4 SF Coronado (featured image) -Saw Stephenson a couple of times this summer, including during a prephoops circuit event. I was impressed with his frame, mobility, and slashing. Summer could be prequel to a big high school season for him.
Gaston Zumaya Gaston Zumaya 5'11" | CG Rosemary Anderson Prep | 2025 OR 5’11 CG Green Valley – Got to see more of Zamaya in the summer than I did during the season. He is a competitive player with a good IQ. Showed that he has the ability to score the ball as well. After a good freshman campaign, look for him to be poised to have a strong second season.
Gerald Patterson Gerald Patterson 6'1" | PF Cimarron | 2025 State NV 6’1 PF Cimarron – I’ve always been impressed with Patterson’s knack for scoring around the rim. This summer he showed that he can do it against competition higher than the JV level. The lefty has some sweet post moves, allowing him to be a threat with his back to the basket.
Jesse Judkins Jesse Judkins 5'9" Shadow Ridge | 2025 State NV 5’9 PG Cimarron – The Spartans may have a good young 1-2 scoring punch as Judkins showed some major wiggle and scoring this summer. I had the privilege of seeing his game on display at the AAU, JV, and Varsity levels, and he’s a player with an opportunity to make a name for himself. That is assuming he buys into the defensive side of the ball.