SoCal Recruiting Roundup (Part II)
With the 2019-2020 high school basketball season fast-approaching, senior prospects are quickly cutting their lists of potential college fits and many have taken it a step further by shutting down their recruitments with a commitment. In this piece we analyze…
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Continue ReadingWith the 2019-2020 high school basketball season fast-approaching, senior prospects are quickly cutting their lists of potential college fits and many have taken it a step further by shutting down their recruitments with a commitment. In this piece we analyze some of the pledges among Southern California seniors. Here are the second five.
Chibuzo Agbo to Texas Tech
Agbo’s rise over the last couple of years has been nothing short of impressive. The 6-foot-7 wing has continued to fine tune his skill level and shooting ability which resulted in a steady rise in the rankings and on recruiting boards. So what are the Red Raiders getting in the top prospect in the San Diego area? A versatile, high IQ and well-coached wing who can knock down the open catch-and-shoot 3-pointer and defend multiple positions. Agbo, who is preparing for his final season at St. Augustine, still needs to tighten up his ball handling to become a more confident playmaker for himself and teammates off the wing.
Chibuzo Agbo will bring versatility on both sides of the ball to Texas Tech.Judah Brown to St. Mary’s
Brown is one of the most athletic players in the class, and when you add that to a fast improving skill-set along with impressive size and length on the defensive end, you have a potential immediate impact player in the West Coast Conference. The 6-foot-7 wing is a high-flying finisher in transition and can guard multiple positions on the defensive end. The key to Brown’s long-term success will be his ability to spread the floor consistently with the 3-point shot, especially from the short corners.
Ryan Evans to Cal Poly SLO
Evans has been one of the top shooters in SoCal since entering high school at Santa Margarita his freshman year. The 6-foot-3 shooting guard plays with toughness and physicality on both ends of the floor and has proven to be a winning player at the highest levels of club and high school hoops over the last few years with West Coast Elite and Mater Dei, respectively. Evans might see some early collegiate action with his ability to knock down open shots, but in order to maximize his time at SLO, his ball skills and first step need to improve so he can create shots for himself or teammates.
Terren Frank to TCU
For some reason it seems like Frank is one of the more under-appreciated players in all of SoCal. The 6-foot-8 Sierra Canyon forward sometimes gets lost in the shuffle of a loaded high school squad because he’s not the flashiest of players. But when you really pay attention to his game, he’s one of the more versatile and fundamental offensive players in the area. Frank can score inside and out with good interior footwork and smooth shooting mechanics with consistency and the mid-range and 3-point levels. With Frank’s size and body type, he may have to defend three’s and four’s at the next level, so a little added weight and improved lateral speed will help him immensely on that end.
Yassine Gharram to Yale
Gharram is one of the more steady decision-makers in the area and his high basketball IQ will certainly be welcomed at Yale. The 6-foot-2 point guard plays with good pace and understanding of where and when his teammates need the ball to be successful. Gharram keeps his eyes up the floor on the break and is willing to advance it up the floor when necessary. He can play out of high ball screen action or break a defender down in isolation. As is important for all point guard prospects in today’s game, the consistency on his perimeter jumper and limiting unnecessary turnovers at the next level will dictate early success for the Foothills Christian signal caller.