Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic: Senior Sleepers
The Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic was one of the best fall basketball events in recent memory.
Huskies coach Harvey Kitani, who also runs his annual top-notch State Preview Classic events in January, brought together many of the Southland’s top teams for a one-day, eight-game event with matchups that made each game competitive.
While there were plenty of top-echelon prospects at Cerritos College Saturday, these 2018 prospects could see their recruitment pick up as the season goes on.
Senior Sleepers
Quinn Collins, Redondo Union
Collins is of the stretch four mold with his ability to step out and knock down a baseline mid-range jumper or trail 3-pointer from the top of the key. The 6-7, 175 pound forward/center has good hands and footwork, but would benefit from added strength to compete with bigger defenders in the painted area and not have to rely on the 3-point shot as much as he does.
Brenden Cormie, Santa Margarita
Cormie is going to see extended time this season due to the loss of starting point guard Pearson Parker. The 2018 prospect has good size and length for the guard position at 6-3 and 175 pounds. At this point in his development, Cormie is a capable game-manager who makes good decisions in transition and half-court settings. He won’t explode for a big scoring night, offensively, but his intangibles will help win games.
Eric Hancik, Damien
Hancik has battled some injuries over the last couple of seasons, but when healthy, he’s one of the more physical and tough forwards in SoCal. The 6-5, 200 pounder competes hard on both ends, is a versatile defender and good rebounder in and out of space. Hancik has soft touch around the basket with either hand and has showed Saturday an improved touch from 3-point range. The biggest factor in Hancik’s recruitment is if he can stay on the floor for a full season.
Reagan Lundeen was challenged by his Mater Dei coaches to transition into more of a true wing player.Reagan Lundeen, Mater Dei
Lundeen is the first player that comes to mind when thinking about a fringe Division I/Division II player. He’s a prospect I like to describe as one with substance. He’s a high motor, high IQ and hard working player on both ends of the floor with athleticism to boot at 6-5 and 210 pounds. Lundeen is a good finisher around the basket, but needs to continue to work on his perimeter jumper to spread the floor on the next level.
Torshawn Roland, Taft
Roland might not get his due because plays alongside an ACC point guard in Virginia-commit Kihei Clark, but with Clark absent Saturday, Roland showed what he can do. The 5-10, 155-pounder is more of a scoring guard than a true point, but he can fill it up from all three levels. Roland sprints with the ball in transition and has the speed to blow-by most defenders in the half-court. The next step Roland needs to take is being able to recognize where help defense is coming from and make plays for teammates.