Ugland’s Summer Most Improved: Class of 2019 (Part II)
The last three months of travel basketball were filled with tournaments, events and showcase camps for high school basketball prospects to showcase their skills in front of scouts, media and college coaches alike. Here are four players in the class…
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Continue ReadingThe last three months of travel basketball were filled with tournaments, events and showcase camps for high school basketball prospects to showcase their skills in front of scouts, media and college coaches alike.
Here are four players in the class of 2019 who improved in one or more aspects of the game:
Julian Rishwain, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame / WCE / Pump-N-Run / Belmont Shore
Another player who is rightfully labeled with the “shooter” tag due to the fact that he’s one of the best 3-point riflemen in the state, but the 6-foot-4 wing showed a little bit more to his game toward the end of the summer. Rishwain was more aggressive with the dribble, getting into the paint more, especially in transition, and trying to finish on the break. Rishwain still needs to add weight to his frame to absorb and finish through contact.
Williams made some of the biggest strides of all SoCal 2019 prospects.Malik Salahuddin, Long Beach Poly / Compton Magic Select
Salahuddin was kind of a positionless guy during his junior season for Long Beach Poly, doing a little bit of everything for the Jackrabbits when needed. The 6-footer played on the ball much of the summer for Compton Magic Select and his playmaking, pace and basketball IQ all benefitted from the extra responsibilities as a decision-maker.
Frank Staine, St. Anthony / Gamepoint OC
Staine went from an undersized four man who played 15-feet and in to a guy who put the ball on the deck and create his own shot or spread the floor to the 3-point line with consistency. As we wrote recently in his recruiting report, the 6-foot-6 forward needed to tighten his ball skills and jump shooting to be considered a Division I prospect and he did just that.
Giordan Williams, Long Beach Poly / Pump-N-Run / Cali Stars
Not only did Williams show college coaches his 3-point shooting prowess, but he also lit up the gym with a couple of poster dunks in July. The 6-foot-3 shooting guard is a gritty on-ball defender who can check both guard positions with success. Williams goes about his business with a quiet confidence and could break out in a major way this coming season.