Francisco’s Finest: Pangos Best of SoCal Summer Showcase (Class of 2021/Next Step)

Francisco’s Finest: Pangos Best of SoCal Summer Showcase (Class of 2021/Next Step) LONG BEACH, CA—I felt the next time I’d be in a gym would be a surreal-like feeling—and that is exactly the case. Dinos Trigonis, who had been running events in Arizona, Utah, and Iowa—unveiled his first event in So-Cal—and it was quite good to say the least.The playmaking abilities of sleeper Keshawn Hall as well as the improved all around play of Jalen Pietre were notable evaluations. Toss in the lights out shooting of [player_tooltip player_id="747084" first="Scotty" last="Washington"] and it’s safe to say the talent in the Class of 2021 tilt was deep and talented. Next Step [player_tooltip player_id="943442" first="Josh" last="O’Garro"] (Santa Clarita Christian) 2021, SG/WF, 6-foot-5, 165 pounds [caption id="attachment_1026174" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Josh-Ogarro.jpeg?1596175442768"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1026174" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/Josh-Ogarro-150x150.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> O’Garro is an explosive athlete that needs to tighten up his jump shot.[/caption] Joel’s Take: One of the more explosive prospects in this class is O’Garro. The wiry left-hander is a slick guard who excels in transition where he utilizes his bounce and slashing ability to get to the rim. His first step in the half court set is potent and he can score in the mid-range, but he needs to get better going right (off hand). In addition, he can knock in the 3-point shot, but it needs to get more consistent. [player_tooltip player_id="951223" first="Everett" last="May"] (Los Alamitos) 2021, WF, 6-foot-5, 180 pounds Joel’s Take: May is a late-blooming wing with a smooth shooting stroke. He has a nice frame with good length and he always plays with a solid mind set. He’s especially potent when shooting off the catch and his pull-up game is evolving. He knows how to come off of a pin-down and overall understands moving without the ball. Continuing to improve his explosiveness off the bounce and finishing in the lane will elevate his game. [player_tooltip player_id="680211" first="TJ" last="Wainwright"] (Westchester) 2021, SG, 6-foot-3, 170 pounds [caption id="attachment_1026173" align="alignleft" width="150"]<a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/TJ-Wainwright.jpeg?1596175257945"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1026173" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/07/TJ-Wainwright-150x150.jpeg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a> Wainwright is a streaky shooter, but he plays hard and with purpose.[/caption] Joel’s Take: Wainwright has been on the recruiting circuit since the 8th grade due to his moxie and shooting touch. His shot can be streaky, but once he starts hitting he can be lights out. He has a quick release on his shot and he sets up his feet well. Defensively, he has improved due to the fact it’s mandatory to guard if you want to play for Head Coach Ed Azzam. To take his game to the next level he needs to be more consistent from beyond the arc and improve his finishing ability (more explosive) in the paint area. [player_tooltip player_id="745397" first="Justin" last="Williams"] (JSerra) 2020, PG, 6-foot-1, 170 pounds Joel’s Take: Williams plans on reclassifying to 2021 and going the prep route. He is a true point guard who has a nice combination of speed and quickness while attacking off the bounce. His strength is a factor as well as he has the ability to carry defenders on his hip while having his head up navigating the defense. His passing prowess is on display both in transition and in the half court set. However, in this day and age point guards need to be able to score and Williams needs to improve his jump shot to take his game to new heights. Kevin Bradley Jr. (Crenshaw) 2021, PG, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds Joel’s Take: Bradley’s father was a top flight point guard—out of famed Crenshaw High—who was part of one of So-Cal’s better point guard classes including Baron Davis, Kenny Brunner, Kevin Augustine, etc. The younger Bradley is a true point guard who does a nice job of setting the table for his teammates. He can run pick and roll, lead the break, and his handle is tight. He shows a solid shooting touch as well, but in order to take his game to a new level, he needs to improve his burst and overall quickness while attacking defenders.

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