Francisco’s Finest: Hustle in the Sun (Standouts/Part 2)
Francisco’s Finest: Hustle in the Sun (Standouts/Part 2) 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…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingFrancisco’s Finest: Hustle in the Sun (Standouts/Part 2)
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 Jabari Walker (son of former NBA player Samaki Walker) as well as up-and-coming 2021 point guard Frankie Collins.
Maxwell Lewis (Dream Vision Next)
2020, WF, 6-foot-8, 180 pounds
Joel’s Take: The willowy wing-type is a menace to deal with in transition. Lewis has long arms and that prototypical frame that college coaches covet. He fits that 3-and-D mold due to his lenght, lateral quickness, and instincts. His shot is streaky and he can force the issue off the dribble, but his upside is impressive.
Nikko Taylor (California Select 16s)
2020, 6-foot-4, 195 pounds
Joel’s Take: This strong lefty is one of the better sleepers I saw this weekend. This point forward type has solid ball skills, savvy, and is a good passer. He can snatch rebounds, lead the break, and finish in transition. His shot needs to get more consistent fromt he stripe, but this jack-of-all-trades type impacts the game in many ways.
Coleman Hawkins (Dream Vision 17s)
2020, PF, 6-foot-9, 200 pounds
Hawkins is one of the more intriguing prospects in the WESTJoel’s Take: Hawkins fits that ideal 4-man role for today’s game. This long-armed prospect can knock in 3s—although inconsistent from that distance—and finish in transition. He runs well, has soft hands, and his ball skills are impressive. Going forward, assertiveness at both ends, will be the catalyst for his evolution.
Jaren Johnson (The Truth 17s)
2020, SG, 6-foot-4, 170 pounds
Joel’s Take: One of the bigger surprises has been the play of Johnson. His length is impressiveness as are his ball skills and shoot making ability. Finishing off the dribble is not a problem for him and he makes difficult shots all over the court.
Keith Higgins Jr. (BTI Select)
2021, CG, 6-foot-1, 165 pounds
Joel’s Take: Higgins Jr. has as always been known as a shooter from beyond the stripe, although his release is a bit awkward. However, during he spring, he has shown a more consistent mid-range game. He utilizes the jump stop well and has great lift on his shot.