Central Cali Showcase Recap: Top 10 Prospects Regardless of Class

<p>This past weekend, I was out in Bakersfield to check out the Pangos sponsored Central Cali Showcase. As always, I was on the hunt for prospects, and I wasn’t disappointed. The event brought together several future scholarship athletes. In this article PH takes a look at the top 10 prospects from this event.</p> <ol> <li><strong>Jo – Jo Hunter 6’4 SF San Joaquin Memorial 2022</strong> –Willing defender, capable of guarding multiple positions. Doesn’t have to score to impact the game. Assuming he stays healthy, and adds an inch or two I fully expect him to be a High Major.</li> <li><strong>AJ George 6’6 SF Hoover 2021</strong>–George is extremely intriguing. At first glance, I thought he was an under sized post, however he showed a lot of versatility and a good floor game. Can definitely be successful at the wing. He's good at slashing, and showed the ability to step outside and knock down 3’s.</li> <li><strong>Bentley Waller 5’6 PG GSA Prep 2024 –</strong>I was really impressed with Waller. High IQ, and a natural feel for the game. He has a tight handle, and already understands how to draw 2 and deliver on time and on target passes.</li> <li><strong>A.J Johnson 5’11 PG San Joaquin Memorial 2023</strong> – There was a lot to like about Johnson. He has a nice skill set. Can knock down jumpers off catch and shoot action, has a good handle, and already has the ability to finish with both hands.</li> <li><strong>Charlie Stump 6’4 PF Bakersfield Christian 2023 – </strong>May be more of a long term project, but if he hits he’s going to be good. Already a very good athlete who runs the floor well. Good rebounder and defender. Offensively he finishes around the rim well with his right. How quickly he develops his left will go a long way in determining his ceiling.</li> <li><strong>Orion Tomilson 6’0 PG San Joaquin Memorial 2022</strong> – Quick shifty point guard that can create offense. Drive first player, however he’s effective with his mid-range shooting. More of a combo guard than a pure PG.</li> <li><strong>Kam Manning – Fuimaono 5’10 SG Monterey Trail 2023</strong> – Instant offense player. Fuimaono is a crafty ballhandler who understands how to use angles and speeds to create space. Good shooter with the ability to knock down open shots.</li> <li><strong>Kyree Dunn 6’1 PG Burbank 2020</strong> – Dunn is a shifty PG with a great handle. quick first step and blow by ability. Good at creating a shot for himself. Dunn is ranked #58 in the PH Nor Cal C/O 2020.</li> <li><strong>Tyus Parrish-Tillman 6’7 PF Fresno Christian 2022</strong> – Can’t teach size and Tillman has an abundance of that. Good rim protector with an ever improving offensive game. Showed good hands, and a nice touch around the rim. If he happens to grow another couple of inches, he’ll be a sweet find for someone.</li> <li><strong>David Whatley 6’3 SF Bakersfield 2020</strong> – Whatley was the MVP of the 2020 game. Unique player with an elite skill. He is a vacuum rebounder with great hands. He is going to be undersized, however with his length and defensive versatility he may be able to pull it off.</li> </ol>