EBO Big Showdown: Unsigned seniors report
Last weekend the EBO Showdown, the largest AAU tournament in San Diego, was held in various venues across the county. With multiple divisions per age group, this event gave us a lot to digest. We continue with some of the…
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Continue ReadingLast weekend the EBO Showdown, the largest AAU tournament in San Diego, was held in various venues across the county. With multiple divisions per age group, this event gave us a lot to digest.
We continue with some of the standouts from the class of 2019 who are still unsigned.
EBO Big Showdown: Unsigned seniors report
Jayden Winfrey, Redondo Union/You Ball
It’s incredible that Winfrey remains unsigned at this stage. He has good size and length, plays with excellent pace and is a true point guard that facilitates and creates scores for his teammates. Albeit a streaky perimeter shooter, Winfrey can hit shots from midrange and his shot from three is playable. If he has to go the JUCO route, I think he has a chance to emerge as a low-major D1 guard.
Darius Mason-Robertson, Pasadena/ You Ball
Mason was one of my favorite players to watch over the weekend. He approaches the game with such intensity, rebounds at a prolific rate and, despite only being 6-3 at best, was blocking shots all over the place. While his motor is his biggest attribute, Mason is a productive, effective slasher and improved ball handler.
Charles Williams III, La Costa Canyon/ NP4 Elite
Williams, who is coming off of a disappointing high school season, is once again reminding people why he has such high value as an unsigned prospect. There aren’t many 6-7 players whose game translates to the perimeter like his out there. Williams has broad shoulders, long arms, a fluid stroke off the catch, and can put the ball on the floor and attack from the perimeter. He needs to get tougher, and rebound better for his size, but I’m a believer that his best hoops remains ahead of him.
Nick D’Amato, El Toro/ Relentless Nation
D’Amato is a coach’s dream at the point. He rarely gets sped up and almost always makes the right decision. He has effective change of pace and gets into the paint and creates scoring opportunities for teammates. D’Amato also has a ton of moxie and intangibles, things you want in someone running your team. According to his coach, he is a full qualifier as well.
Dai’John Stewart, Rialto Carter/ Relentless Nation
Stewart is an unfinished product, but oozes with potential. He has a long lanky frame, and is a crafty ball handler. He needs to get stronger so that he can finish plays through contact and handle against strong defenders, but his upside is very high. Prime junior college candidate.
Dayvon Botts, Jurupa Hills/ Relentless Nation
Botts is a lightning quick, stocky guard who can score in bunches. His first step allows him to blow by defenders before they’re set, and he’s strong enough to absorb contact from the bigs and finish in their chest. His scoring extends into midrange and out to the college three as well. Doesn’t have a ton of visibility playing at Jurupa Hills, but he is a talent.
Rickey Stewart, Crawford/ We Win San Diego
It was nice to see Stewart back on the floor after missing most of his senior year with a torn ACL. Stewart looks more comfortable handling the ball and attacking from the perimeter, a departure from his high school play, where he was mostly used around the basket.