Rolling Hills Prep Fall Classic: Top 2020/2021 Performers
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.
We’ve already gone through and written about the top senior prospects at Cerritos College on Saturday, so this piece will look at the best sophomores and freshmen performances of the day.
Top 2020/2021 Performers
Wilhelm Breidenbach, 2021, Mater Dei
Breidenbach is the most unafraid freshman I’ve seen in quite some time. He takes on all challenges with gusto and battles to the end, win or lose. The 6-foot-7 forward has an advanced inside-out offensive game, complete with catch-and-shoot 3-pointers and the ability to finish equally well with either hand. The most impressive aspect of Breidenbach’s game is his intensity on the defensive end and on the defensive glass.
Austin Cook, 2020, Damien
Most everyone is aware of Cook’s 3-point shooting prowess and he didn’t disappoint Saturday. Cook scored 12 of his 14 points via the triple and 11 of those points came in the second half of a close game. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard always seems to step up and knock down a shot at the right moment.
Terren Frank, 2020, Sierra Canyon
Of all the talent on the Sierra Canyon roster, Frank is up there in most long-term potential. The 6-foot-7 forward has the ideal frame, complete with length and fluid athleticism, and is a knock down mid-range shooter with improving touch to 3-point range. Frank continues to get more aggressive offensively each and every game.
Rolling Hills Prep sophomore J.T. Tan is one of the more fundamentally sound young forward’s in SoCalHarrison Hornery, 2021, Mater Dei
Hornery was on fire in the first half against Sierra Canyon, scoring 14 points with four 3-pointers in the opening frame. The 6-foot-7 native of Australia has plenty of long-term upside due to his size, length, and pure shooting stroke from 3-point range.
J.T. Tan, 2020, Rolling Hills Prep
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more fundamentally sound big man than Tan. He has impeccable footwork in the post, soft hands and ability to finish with either hand around the basket. The two most intriguing aspects of the 6-6, 220 pound forward’s game is his mid-range set shot and basketball IQ with passing out of the low and high posts. Tan scored a game-high 19 points in a win over St. Francis.