Francisco’s Finest: Hustle in the Sun (Sleepers) 

<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Francisco’s Finest: Hustle in the Sun (Sleepers)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></span></p> <p>GARDEN GROVE, CA—The Hustle in the Sun, orchestrated by the PrepHoops staff, was one of the better spring events in terms of quality of talent. Each and every time slot there was always at least a couple of games that would be coined “must see.” When the dust settled on Sunday evening there would be a number of prospects that would take their respective games to new levels—including <b>Jabari Walker </b>(son of former NBA player Samaki Walker) as well as up-and-coming 2021 point guard <b>Frankie Collins.</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><em><strong>Brace Dottin (BTI)</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>2020, WF, 6-foot-4, 180 pounds</strong></em></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Joel’s Take:</strong></span> Dottin has been around for awhile since he appeared on the scouting map back in middle school. The chiseled wing-type always plays with assertiveness and savvy. He is a solid athlete who is pretty solid in many areas of the game. If he can improve his jump shot his stock will rise.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><em><strong>Calen Murray (U.T.U. Gorillas)</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>2020, WF, 6-foot-5, 170 pounds</strong></em></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">Joel’s Take:</span></strong> I hadn’t seen Murray before this event, but I came away impressed with his frame, athleticism, and shooting ability. He has the length and lateral quickness to guard multiple positions as well. One of the more intriguing sleepers at this event.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><em><strong>DeAndre Allison (California Select Red)</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>2020, CG, 6-foot, 155 pounds</strong></em></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Joel’s Take:</strong></span> One of the bigger surprises of the event was Allison. He showed the ability to push the break, handed out some nice dimes, and attacked the rim off the dribble. In the half court set he nailed a couple of 3s as well. This wiry combo-guard can play somewhere at the next level.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>Shaqir O’Neal (The Truth EYBL)</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><em><strong>2021, SG, 6-foot-5, 170 pounds</strong></em></span></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Joel’s Take:</strong></span> O’Neal, the son of that guy who led the Lakers to three NBA Titles, is growing physically as well as on the court. The rangy scoring guard can hit the deep 3 and he can finish over length in transition. He needs to improve his assertiveness while attacking off the dribble as well as on the defensive end, but he is an emerging talent.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><em><strong>Joshua Jones (The Truth 17s)</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>2019, WF, 6-foot-8, 200 pounds</strong></em></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;"><strong>Joel’s Take</strong></span>: Jones has that prototypical frame with long arms and he is a quick-twitch athlete. He has ball skills, passing acumen, and he excels in transition. He can get sloppy with his bal handling and passing and he needs to improve his jump shot, but he’s a talent. He’ll need to go JUCO to refine his skills and savvy, but he has the ability to play Division 1.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>