Colorado’s Impact Transfers (Part I)
Every year in Colorado — and most every state across the country, for that matter — there are a number of players who switch schools and, subsequently, basketball programs. This year is no different. We’ve already received word about several…
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Continue ReadingEvery year in Colorado — and most every state across the country, for that matter — there are a number of players who switch schools and, subsequently, basketball programs.
This year is no different. We’ve already received word about several intriguing prospects who will be playing in new places next season. As we’ve talked to players and families in these instances, most of these decisions are made for the purpose of better academic fit or fit at a school in general. Typically, most of these players will have to sit out the first 11 games of the season to satisfy CHSAA’s transfer restrictions, but there are, at times, extenuating circumstances.
With that, let’s take a look at some of the transfers we know about:
Daylen Kountz, 6-4 2018 wing. New: Denver East. Old: George Washington.
Kountz, our top-rated player in the 2018 class, will be sticking in the Denver Public League, and he’s already shown he’s fitting in well during East’s summer program. The lefty is one of the state’s most diverse and athletic scorers, and he should be able to fill a number of holes for the Angels down the playoff stretch.
Jamison Washington, 6-2 2017 point guard. New: Denver East. Old: Lincoln
Washington is another cross-city transfer who figures to help form a strong backcourt duo with Joe Abiakam. Washington had a good spring with Colorado Chaos, improving his skills as a passer. He also is not afraid to put the onus on himself and get to the basket when his team needs a bucket. He’ll bring some similar characteristics the Angels are losing in Deron Harrell.
Brendan La Rose, 6-8 2018 forward. New: Falcon. Old: Rampart.
Few players in the state saw their stocks rise in the spring as much as La Rose, who was a force for the Colorado Hawks 16U Red and was a key part of their KC Classic championship. He can step out behind the 3-point line and hit with consistency while also emerging as a dangerous rim protector. The future is bright for La Rose.
Tyson Gilbert, 6-0 2018 guard. New: Rock Canyon. Old: Highlands Ranch.
Gilbert’s switch to the Jaguars will give them one of the top backcourts in the state as he joins 2018 No. 2 standout Sam Masten. Gilbert is unselfish with the basketball, but he’s also poised and confident enough to be a trusted ballhandler in tense situations, which will allow Masten to play off the ball. The two have already seemed to gel pretty well together during June team camps.
Matt Wheelock, 6-7 2019 forward. New: Regis Jesuit. Old: Rock Canyon.
Wheelock has made some really solid strides this spring with his footwork, touch around the basket and aggressiveness on the defensive end, and he shows good upside as a post player. He should bring good depth in the frontcourt for the Raiders.
Levi Dombro, 5-11 2019 guard. New: Grandview. Old: Regis Jesuit.
We think Dombro will be a great fit with the Wolves given his ability to spread the floor with his consistent outside shot and his commitment to guarding hard on the perimeter. Having another guy to knock down shots and take some pressure off the likes of Lechaun Duhart and Gaige Prim should be a big help.