CIF City Section Open Division Players to Watch

<p>It’s been a different season, to say the least, this year. But the high school basketball season was able to happen this spring relatively smooth. CIF playoffs are finally here, later than usual but here nonetheless. Here’s a look at some players in the City Section Open Division to keep an eye on as they get underway this week.</p> <p><strong>1. Kosy Akametu - King/Drew 2021</strong></p> <p>One of the best unsigned seniors in SoCal, Akametu had a real big showing during the winter and early spring periods playing AAU ball. He’s got good size for a wing and is comfortable handling the ball and making plays off the dribble. Whether he’s attacking the rim or shooting off the bounce, he’s become a solid offensive threat who has range out to the three-point line. He’s an explosive athlete too who is aggressive at the rim and looking to throw it down. Solid defensive wing too.</p> <p><strong>2. Devean Williams - Narbonne 2021</strong></p> <p>Another one of LA’s top unsigned seniors, Williams also used strong AAU play in the winter to really put his name on the map. He’s a combo guard who is very unselfish and has great court vision. He’s constantly looking for his teammates for easy buckets. He’s an explosive scorer too, he gets himself to the rim and can finish strong, drawing contact and getting himself to the free-throw line. Good shooter from outside too. Great leader.</p> <p><strong>3. [player_tooltip player_id="680211" first="TJ" last="Wainwright"] - Westchester 2021</strong></p> <p>Wainwright is another top unsigned senior who does have a few Division 1 offers. He’s helped lead Westchester to an undefeated regular season. He’s always been a sharpshooter from distance, but he’s really expanded his game too as he’s come through his high school career. He’s a capable ball-handler who can get to the rim and finish, and he can see the floor and find open teammates. Can light it up from anywhere on the court </p> <p><strong>4. [player_tooltip player_id="680225" first="Barry" last="Wilds"] Jr - Fairfax 2021</strong></p> <p>Wilds is a player who plays much bigger than his size. He’s a very tough minded guard and he looks to make the right play whether it’s a pass or looking to shoot. He can shoot consistently from both the midrange and from the three-point line. Good playmaker who can find his open teammates. He may be a small guard, but he’s always had a good motor on the glass, he can sneak in and crashing the boards against bigger players.</p>