Scouting Report: Regis Jesuit Raiders
Regis Jesuit, under a coach who picked up his 700th win this season in Ken Shaw, is known for their execution. They have tremendous shot selection, but also another solid group of players that are talented enough to execute at…
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Continue ReadingRegis Jesuit, under a coach who picked up his 700th win this season in Ken Shaw, is known for their execution.
They have tremendous shot selection, but also another solid group of players that are talented enough to execute at Shaw’s standards. The Raiders have an 8-2 record this season, including a win over the Class 5A defending state champion Overland Trailblazers, and are No. 3 in this week’s PHC 5A rankings.
Here’s a breakdown of Regis Jesuit after seeing them in a hard-fought 60-52 loss to No. 1 Rangeview on Tuesday. The Raiders continue to be one of the state’s elite programs:
Elijah Martinez, 5-10 sophomore point guard
Martinez came off the bench and provided instant offense. He was second on the team with 14 points, making 5-of-7 shots, including 2-of-4 three-pointers. In a class heavy with point guards, Martinez is the No. 12 ranked prospect in 2018. The sophomore is gifted at putting the ball in the hoop. He’s quick, tough on dribble penetration and finished well at the rim against Rangeview despite his size. Martinez has a good feel for the game, defends and can make shots. He’s a very good young prospect and is one of the best players for his age in Colorado.
Marc Reininger, 6-9 senior forward
Reininger, another valuable non-starter, was the team’s leading scorer in the game with 15 points. He took advantage of going against an undersized team, being four inches taller than anyone in Rangeview’s rotation, and tallied six rebounds, three steals and an assist. He played with aggression in the paint and displayed a good motor. Coming off an outstanding summer with Colorado Elite, Reininger has received Division I interest. With his size, he’s definitely an intriguing prospect. In a lot of ways, he’s still pretty raw though. Reininger is a decent athlete still working on the intricacies of the game and adding to his 215-pound frame would benefit him. Perhaps a good candidate for junior college or prep school, Reininger has upside.
Connor Hobbs, 5-11 junior guard
Our No. 50 ranked prospect in 2017, Hobbs scored nine points and made 2-of-5 three-pointers and three-of-four free throws. He has a good shooting stroke and can handle the ball. Hobbs is a solid guard and has some elements of being a floor general. He looks like a talented small-school prospect.
Geoff Kelly, 6-6 senior forward
Kelly was in foul trouble right away against Rangeview and Regis was forced to play much of the game without their top player. He finished with four points and five rebounds, but did start the season with eight straight games of 10+ points. Kelly has high-Division II potential, because of his versatility. He’s a lanky and pretty athletic 6-foot-6 senior who scores efficiently, 53 percent from the field and 81 percent from the line. Kelly can also guard multiple positions and competes with poise. He’s averaging 13.8 points, five rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.7 steals.
Michael Wambsganss, 6-2 senior guard
Wambsganss had six points, three rebounds, two steals and one assist in the game. He’s second on the team in points per game at 11.8, has length and shoots the ball with ease. 46 percent from the field, 38 percent from three, and 91 percent from the line and he takes great shots, typical for Regis players in Ken Shaw’s system. Wambsganss is worth a look at the NAIA/Division III levels.
Gage Dyer, 6-4 senior forward
Dyer was quiet against Rangeview, but he has a thick frame and decent skill. He’s a good role player for the Raiders and is another small-school prospect.
Dante Drennan, 6-2 senior forward
Drennan didn’t do much in the way of scoring against Rangeview, but he did have four rebounds and three assists. He’s fairly athletic and is solid-all around. Drennan could have an opportunity to play NAIA or Division III basketball, as well.
Payton Egloff, 6-0 freshman guard
Egloff has awesome range on his shot and is a trusty ball-handler. Overall, the freshman has the skills, plus a fairly lanky body to where it appears he could grow a couple inches, to give him plenty of upside. He’s a talented offensive player for being so young and is one of the top first-year players in Colorado. He mostly plays JV for Regis, but swings varsity too, an impressive feat for a program of that caliber.