SoCal Class of 2020: Best available wings

 LAGUNA NIGUEL – The shutdown of “grassroots/club” hoops because of COVID-19 not only hit the brakes on the ability of Southern California players from the classes of 2021, ’22 and ‘23

  But the pandemic also kept a lot of quality players in the Class of 2020 from getting extensive evaluations from college recruiters during showcase events in April.

   Here are some of the quality “wing-types” (small forwards or bigger guards) among the senior class that are worthy of looks (via the variety of “video/digital” platforms that are available) by coaches on all level of NCAA, NAIA and community college hoops:

Tyree Campbell Tyree Campbell 6'5" | CG Etiwanda | 2020 State CA-S (6-5/Etiwanda): This may be the best “available” senior in the SoCal region.

  A two-year starter for teams that were a combined 58-10 and lost in State Regional D-I (Chino Hills) and Open (Sierra Canyon) finals, Campbell (pictured) closed his prep career sizzling during a collective six playoff games this past season, capped by a 19-point performance (with three 3s) during the March 10 game with Sierra Canyon at Cal State Northridge.

  His father, Zerrick Campbell, was a standout at Long Beach Poly and the University of San Francisco.

Brase Dottin Brase Dottin 6'4" | SF Harvard-Westlake | 2020 State CA-S (6-5/Harvard-Westlake): He has always been known as a well-above-average man-to-man defender, polishing that part of his on-court resume over the course of four seasons against the likes of Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams 6'8" | SF Sierra Canyon | 2020 State #9 Nation CA-S , Jake Kyman, K.J. Simpson and Devin Askew Devin Askew 6'3" | PG Mater Dei | 2020 State #18 Nation CA-S .

   His offensive skills moved up a couple of notches this past season for Coach Dave Rebibo, though, most notably as an off-the-catch jump shooter.

Austin Cook Austin Cook 6'4" | SG Damien | 2020 State #378 Nation CA-S (6-5/Damien): One of the most skilled offensive players in this regional class, including many of those who are already bound for Division I programs.

  From middle-school, camp- and travel ball-days, he’s always had – quite rightfully – the reputation as a superior jump shooter. But he’s also much-appreciated for his polished ball-handling and passing skills.

Logan Cremonesi Logan Cremonesi 6'7" | PF Mater Dei | 2020 State CA-S (6-6/Mater Dei): Cremonesi, who played as a freshman at El Camino in Oceanside, was – mostly – a key reserve for the Monarchs over his final two and a half seasons (he wasn’t declared eligible until the middle of his sophomore year).

  But he did have some strong moments in that stretch for Gary McKnight’s program but was especially impressive as a scorer and rebounder when give the extensive on-court minutes that he got in spring, summer and fall “exposure” events, especially last summer with the Ian Martinez Ian Martinez 6'3" | SG JSerra | 2020 State #47 Nation CA-S -led Southern California All-Stars crew.

Vaughn Flowers Vaughn Flowers 6'2" | SG Rolling Hills Prep | 2020 State CA-S (6-3/Rolling Hills Prep): He’s among the most versatile of the unsigned/non-committed SoCal group and spent a lot of time as a three-year starter for Coach Harvey Kitani at point- and shooting-guard, as well as wing/small forward.

   He’s a deceptive athlete, with a big first step off the dribble and the ability to go over the top of defenders for big dunks.

Marcus Reedy Marcus Reedy 6'6" | SF Ribet Academy | 2020 State CA-S (6-6/Ribet Academy): Reedy, who transferred into Ribet prior to his junior season, was a key element during the programs’ two Southern Section championship season that culminated in a state title in 2019 and a State Southern Regional D-I championship on March 10.

   He’s wiry for a quality rebounder and shoots well, from distance, off the catch.

Carlos Rosario (6-7/Veritas Prep): Rosario (originally from the Dominican Republic) was superb for the past two seasons for George Zedan’s Veritas Prep regular-season and club programs, earning Most Outstanding Player honors when his team won as Pangos event in SoCal last July.

  He also crushed in on the multiple times I watched him this past season, including when he led his team past MarJon Beauchamp-led Dream City Christian (Arizona) during the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas in December.