Pangos 32 and All West Live report
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Spending time at Dinos Trigonis events in July is a rite of passage for every Southern California-based evaluator. This weekend proved no different, as Trigonis hosted both a team and individual event during the second live period. I’ll have two…
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Continue ReadingSpending time at Dinos Trigonis events in July is a rite of passage for every Southern California-based evaluator. This weekend proved no different, as Trigonis hosted both a team and individual event during the second live period. I’ll have two reports worth of standouts.
Best player
Elijah Price Elijah Price 6'8" | PF St. Anthony | 2022 State CA-S , 6-9 2022 PF, St. Anthony/ Carson Lightning
Event: All West Live
The do-it-all big man set up teammates before scoring himself in the second half of his first showcase game. He showed off every facet of his game: he took bigs off the dribble from the perimeter, he scored with his back to the basket, blocked shots and altered a number of others, and passed the heck out of the ball in transition.
Most upside
Carter Bryant, 6-8 2024 W, Fountain Valley/ Inland Rotary
Event: Pangos 32
It took all of one play to see how advanced Bryant’s game is. He caught the ball on the right side of the 2-3 zone defense, and as the defense shifted, he rocketed a no-look feed to the opposite side for a three-point basket. His court vision and feel are tremendous, and his frame looks like a high-major wing.
Julius Olanrewaju, 6-5 2025 SG, Coalinga/ EBO
Event: All West Live
Olanrewaju, the son of a junior college head coach, has a feel and polished game well beyond his years. In his first showcase game, he hit shot after shot, and his shooting form is picturesque. Not exclusively a shooter, he did a nice job slashing from the wing and finishing around the basket.
Best shooters
Everett May Everett May 6'5" | SF Los Alamitos | 2021 State CA-S , 6-5 2021 G, Los Alamitos/ WCE LA National
Event: All West Live
Notes: Off the catch or in rhythm, May knocks down shots from deep with consistency.
Brandon Perez Brandon Perez 6'3" | SG Saugus | 2022 State CA-S , 6-1 2022 G, Saugus/ Belmont Shore
Event: Pangos 32, All West Live
Perez hit 10 threes a Pangos 32 game, almost exclusively from the right side of the floor. He did the same thing in the All West Live. His mechanics on his dominant hand side are impeccable.
Jesus Figueroa, 6-1 2023 G, Bonita Vista/ Southbay Show 16u
Event: Pangos 32
A name to monitor in San Diego, as Figueroa is a polished scorer, but a very good shooter from deep.
Caden Harris, 6-5 2022 SG, Summit (OR)/ Players Play 17u
Event: Pangos 32
Harris, a physically well built knockdown shooter, hit four three keys in the second half to help Players Play beat Triple Threat.
Most underrated
Dontrell Johnson, 6-4 2022 G, Bonanza/ Simply Fundamental 17
Event: All West Live
Shaking off a scary fall in the opening half of his first game, Johnson came back and continued to fill it up from every level, especially from midrange.
Michael Barragan, 6-3 2023 G, Bonita Vista/ Southbay Show 16u
Event: Pangos 32
Barragan scores it effectively from two levels: he is a solid catch-and-shoot threat and he can get downhill attacking closeouts in the halfcourt and finish at the rim. Sneaky bouncy too.
Jaden Henley, 6-5 2022 G, Colony (CA)/ Team Inland
Event: Pangos 32
I watched with a mid-major coach as Henley singlehandedly kept Team Inland in the game with his relentless, crafty scoring. His footwork, handle and ability to get into the paint (right hand dominant) are uncanny.
Most Explosive
Ariik Mawien, 6-3 2023 W Capistrano Valley Christian/ So-Cal All Stars
Event: Pangos 32
In SCA’s close win over Team Inland, it was Mawien who provided some highlight finishes in the halfcourt and transition. The long, developing wing has fierce explosiveness above the rim.
Jamar Howard, 6-4 2023 G, Mission College Prep/ WCE Central Cal
Event: All West Live
A skilled scorer and passer, Howard’s bounciness caught players off guard at the showcase. Very high upside.