West Coast Elite Colorado All-Star Camp Standouts: 2018
We continue wrapping our coverage of the West Coast Elite Colorado All-Star Camp today with an examination of some our top 2018 standouts at the event.
Let’s get right to it:
Will Becker, 6-8 forward, Smoky Hill
You can always tell the players who put the most work by seeing the improvement in them from one season to the next. Becker had a breakout spring and summer while playing with the Colorado Hawks, but he appears to be on the way to taking another leap. Becker is simply getting more and more comfortable in every aspect of the game. He can handle it well, has good vision, is hitting consistently from long range and is a force around the rim on both ends of the court. Once his frame begins to fill out, Becker will be an impact Division I player.
Kevin Jimenez, 6-0 guard, Northglenn
It took some time for Jimenez to find his way in the spring and summer in a talented backcourt rotation with the Colorado Chaos 16U elite squad. But there is no denying a skill set that was on display at the camp. Jimenez sees the floor well, is a strong passer and has good shooting touch.
Jon’il Fugget, 5-11 guard, George Washington
Fugett might be the most competitive player in the state. He is simply relentless, regardless of the setting and the opponent. It’s a trait that is uncommon and one that coaches covet. Fugget has the ability to change a game with his swarming defensive pressure. Ball-handlers facing him know they’ll be in for a long afternoon when they are matched up with Fugett because he never takes his foot of the gas. Again, it’s an elite skill, and his ability to shoot the ball from long-range as well as any player in his class is just one more big boost to his stock.
Rashon Johnson, 6-2 guard, Cherry Creek
Johnson played with good toughness and wasn’t afraid to mix it up inside. Has a good handle and good overall feel for where to go with the ball. He has nice athleticism that could play well at the Division II level.
Dawson Carper, 6-11 center, Rampart
Carper has worked very hard since recovering from a major knee injury during his sophomore season. There has been a good amount of work dedicated to improving his footwork, dating back to when he spent the summer with Oklahoma Run PWP. We saw a lot of it at the WCE event, with Carper showing good balance when call for the ball and boxing out. If he continues on this trajectory, he’ll really rise his stock over his final two high school seasons.
Daylen Kountz, 6-4 wing, Denver East
We’ve provided detailed evaluation of Kountz’s game recently, so we won’t delve into that here. What we did see was just a growing edge Kountz is carrying with him, as if the recent offer from Colorado has only added more fuel to his fire. Kountz embraced the challenge of facing the state’s top player, D’Shawn Schwartz, at the camp and more than held his own in one-on-one battles between the two.
Brock Lane, 6-4 forward, Strasburg
Lane embraces the dirty work and his constantly hustling on the court. He makes a lot of plays simply by inserting himself into the action and getting around the ball. Also quickly improving his handling and mid-range shooting. Nice glue guy who could certainly play at the small-college level.
Sindou Cisse, 6-0 guard, Cheyenne East
Cisse was one of the most impressive overall players at the camp in our estimation. He’s get good athleticism, can get well over the rim at 6-0. He’s got good toughness, always making athletic plays in the paint. Pretty skilled finisher who can really make himself a complete player with a little more work on his jump shot.
DeWayne Carter, 6-2 guard, Hinkley
Carter exudes toughness. He boxes out and works the glass as if he’s 6-6, 250. He’s simply unafraid to challenge anyone, regardless of size. Carter also has a really nice first step to the basket. Could be a really good juco player who could then rise up quickly as he gains some size.
Isaiah Colbert, 5-7 guard Denver South
Colbert is undersized but plays with good tenacity. Really controlled with the ball in his hand and is hard to stay in front of. Does a nice job getting lost in the trees in the lane and making plays.