Pangos All Frosh/Soph Camp: Top 2020 Prospects
Pangos All Frosh/Soph Camp
Cerritos Community College
NORWALK, CA— Years ago Grassroots gurus Dinos Trigonis and Etop Udo-Ema unveiled their Pangos All Frosh/Soph Camps and the rest is history. With camps now in California, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey, Trigonis attracts many of the elite prospects ranging from the 8th Grade through 10th Grade.
The So-Cal contingent was solid led by sophomores 6-foot-4 Josh Christopher and 6-foot-6 Johnny Juzang, but it was the Las Vegas group that took the camp to a whole new level, led by 2021 standouts 5-foot-11 Zaon Collns (Las Vegas/Bishop Gorman) and 6-foot Drake Booker (Las Vegas/Durango).
Best 2020 Prospects
Josh Christopher (Lakewood/Mayfair)
2020, SG, 6-foot-4, 190 pounds
Joel’s Take: It could be argued that Christopher was the MVP of the entire camp, and that is saying something considering the amount of talent in the building over the weekend. The well-built 2-Guard impacted the game in a variety of ways. He is known as an explosive scorer and that was certainly on display this weekend, but it was the other aspects of his game that equally impressed. He can knock down jump shots from deep and he gets great lift on his shot. In transition he can explode to the rim and finish in dramatic fashion due to his elite bounce. However, the most impressive improvement to his game was his passing both in transition as well as in the half court set. He has a tendency to be a bit too flashy and as a result not too efficient, but the tools are there to be a high-level 2-Guard.
Jalen Green (Fresno, CA/San Joaquin Memorial)
2020, SG, 6-foot-5, 185 pounds
Joel’s Take: There wasn’t a more explosive player in the gymnasium. Green is an awe-inspiring finisher and ranks with the best in the country in that area. He appears to float in the area and defy gravity while posterizing would-be defenders. However, if Green is going to reach the highest level of basketball, there are areas of his game that need attention. He gets nice lift on his jump shot, but it’s inconsistent. He is a straight-line player that struggles to change speeds and maneuver through defenders without spinning. In addition, learning to play in the half court and developing a triple threat game (jab step/rip-through dribble/mid-range finishes in the key) will improve his offensive game. Finally, impacting the game in the areas of playing more assertive (rebounding, defending, and making others better) will improve his stock immensely.
Johnny Juzang (Studio City/Harvard-Westlake)
2020, 2G, 6-foot-6, 190 pounds
Joel’s Take: Not sure there was a more potent scorer in the event than Juzang. He hss a feathery jump shot with great range and he has a knack to score from all three areas of the floor. Pull-up jump shots and slashing drives to the basket are part of the package. His off hand (left) needs polishing while breaking down defenders and he needs to do a much better job of getting others involved—has a tendency to hunt shots. Overall, he is a great scorer, but adding different elements to his game (leadership/making others better around him, and defending) will elevate his game considerably.