RHP State Preview: 2021 Standouts
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The 2021 edition of the Rolling Hills Prep State Preview Classic was a scaled down version of the event that is a must-see for Southern California basketball fans. Colony high school hosted the four game, one-day event which featured many…
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Continue ReadingThe 2021 edition of the Rolling Hills Prep State Preview Classic was a scaled down version of the event that is a must-see for Southern California basketball fans. Colony high school hosted the four game, one-day event which featured many of SoCal’s top programs and top players. Below is a breakdown of the senior class standouts from the showcase.
Michael Birket, Crean Lutheran – The Saints were missing one of their top players, Koat Keat Koat Keat 6'9" | PF Crean Lutheran | 2022 State #100 Nation CA-S , but Birket did his best to fill that void in a loss to a loaded Harvard-Westlake squad. The 6-foot-5 wing is a smooth three-point shooter with fundamental and repeatable mechanics. Birket hit for 13 points, including three triples on the day.
Keith Higgins Keith Higgins 6'2" | SG Chaminade | 2021 State CA-S , Jr., Chaminade – The Lehigh-signee has put together many impressive scoring stat-lines so far this season and this event was no different, despite the loss to Colony. Higgins, Jr., a 6-foot-3 shooting guard, filled up the scoring column in a variety of ways, dropping 27 points with a couple of triples, plenty of mid-range pull-up jumpers and went 6-for-6 from the free throw line.
Adam Hinton Adam Hinton 6'5" | SG Phillips Exeter Academy | 2022 New E , Harvard-Westlake – Hinton has embraced his increased offensive role this season. The 6-foot-4 wing has advanced from an intangibles and role player as a sophomore and junior to a legitimate go-to option as a senior. Hinton led the Wolverines to a big win over Crean Lutheran, scoring 16 points to go along with six rebounds and three steals.
Brenton Knapper Brenton Knapper 6'0" | PG Colony | 2021 State #136 Nation CA-S , Colony – The Titans’ senior leader had an efficient game on both ends of the floor to help his team earn a hard-fought three-point win over Chaminade. The hyper-athletic point guard scored 16 points while also doing a nice job of running the show for his team.
Kenneth Simpson, Jr., Chaminade – Simpson poured in an event-high 30 points for the Eagles as they fell to Colony in the most competitive game of the day. The 6-foot-2 Colorado-bound guard did most of his damage in transition, as his combination of explosiveness and strength was difficult for Colony to handle. Simpson went 10-for-11 from the free throw line and also pulled down nine rebounds.