Elite 100 Recap: Under-recruited standouts
POMONA, Ca. — Ryan Silver, the mastermind behind the Earl Watson Elite club program, has established himself as one of the best event operators on the west coast in his ability to attract top talent, organize a well-run event and attract a plethora college coaches.
The latest installment of the Elite 100 was no different.
Many of the top names in the Earl Watson program like Oregon-commit Miles Norris, skilled forward Riley Battin and underclassmen Nico Mannion and Josh Green.
The camp also has a handful of national names the likes of Team Rio’s Scottie Lewis and Bryan Antoine and highly-touted 2020 wing Jalen Green of The Truth as well as Wichita State-commit Erik Stevenson.
One of the best things about Elite 100, though, is the emergence of under-recruited and under-the-radar players like the ones depicted below.
Brendan Harrick (Esperanza/California Stars)
Harrick was the top player on his camp team and showed why, knocking down 3-pointers at a consistent clip. The 6-foot-5 Esperanza High guard is also beginning to diversify his game and show some athleticism, attacking the rim and finishing through traffic.
Elijah McCullough (Damien/Earl Watson Elite)
McCullough is another guy who was very good from 3-point range on Saturday. He was peppering in triples from multiple spots and multiple ranges. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard is a consistent shooter both off the catch and off the bounce.
Julian Rishwain (Sherman Oaks Notre Dame/Earl Watson Elite)
The 3-point shooter was king Saturday and Rishwain was one of the best at it. He has a smooth flow to his shot and fundamental mechanics which results in a high arcing and feathery finishing splash. The rangy 6-foot-4 wing can get hot in a hurry.
D.J. Rodman (Corona del Mar/Earl Watson Elite)
When you think of Rodman, don’t think of his father. The 6-foot-5 forward is molding himself into a perimeter player with a steady combination of ball skills, 3-point touch and ability to get to his mid-range jump shot.
Cameron Shelton (Damien/Earl Watson Elite)
Shelton is like the Russell Westbrook of Southern California high school basketball. He plays with unlimited energy and versatility and is a triple-double threat whenever he touches the floor. The 6-foot-3 combo guard had a strong performance Saturday morning as he outworked everyone on the floor on both ends.
Mason Westlake (JW North/Earl Watson Elite)
Westlake is probably the most under-the-radar player on this list, but he was on fire from 3-point range most of the day. The 6-foot guard has tight and repeatable mechanics with a quick trigger that’s difficult to close on.