2019 Rankings Update- San Diego’s next five
We continue with our look at the San Diego players in the 2019 player rankings update with the next five prospects. The list includes a wing with high upside, a beast on the boards and a combo guard who is…
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Continue ReadingWe continue with our look at the San Diego players in the 2019 player rankings update with the next five prospects. The list includes a wing with high upside, a beast on the boards and a combo guard who is a star in his own right for Mission Bay.
2019 Rankings Update- San Diego’s next five
Jackson Larsen, 6-7 W, El Cajon Christian (#60)
You could argue that no San Diego prospect ranked ahead of Larsen, except for Derrick Carter-Hollinger, has more long-term upside than him. At 6-7 and plenty bouncy, Larsen is a threat to dunk in halfcourt and in transition. But his game has come a long way, as he has developed into a player that comfortably projects to the wing at the next level. Larsen heads to Northern Arizona.
Jaren Nafarrete, 5-9 PG, Foothills Christian (#69)
Diminutive but dynamic, Nafarrete has been in a ton of big games for the Knights – and delivers in the clutch. Blessed with cat quickness, a deadly pull-up jumper and a quiet presence, Nafarrete is one of the more unheralded unsigned point guard prospects in the class. If he were taller or a bit bigger, he’d be picking from D1 programs. As it stands, D2s and other programs would be wise to jump in.
Max Guinn, 6-5 W, Francis Parker (#82)
Guinn is making the most of his senior year, proving to be one of the better catch-and-shoot guys in California. At 6-5 and 200, he’s got the physicality to play on the wing at the next level, and his academic profile will keep open a lot of doors.
Ronnie Latting, 6-7 C, Mission Bay (#84)
An imposing presence if there was one in Southern California, Latting is a monster on the boards – a skill set that translates to the next level. Latting carves out space in the paint with his wide frame and broad shoulders, and isn’t afraid to bang bodies. He has improved his finishing, and developed a playable midrange shot off the catch. He’s still raw, but every team needs a player like Latting.
Jay Norton, 6-1 G, Mission Bay (#90)
If Norton attended any other school in San Diego, he’d probably average 30 a game. As it stands, Boogie Ellis’ most reliable back court teammate is one of the most unheralded – and underrated – combo guards in the class. The lefty slasher has put in a ton of time to evolve into a solid scorer off the catch and off the bounce. And he is one of the class’ best on-ball defenders.