Gamepoint Fall HS Showcase: Event 2024 Standouts

<p>The Gamepoint Fall HS Showcase gave us a chance to see many of the best HS teams in San Diego County, as well as a few from Orange and Riverside counties. Here are some of the younger players who had standout moments over the weekend that was.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Andrei Tovar, 6-8 C, San Ysidro</h3> <p>Tovar is a massive post player with soft hands and very good footwork in the post. A decent rebounder, he does a good job boxing his man out to create rebounding opportunities for teammates. He needs to improve his conditioning to play increased minutes and to improve his interior defense. </p> <h3>Tony Duckett, 6-1 G, Carlsbad</h3> <p>Duckett continues to impress this fall. The length, wiry combo guard can slash to the basket and can finish through contact. He’s shifty with the ball in the open court, and plays at different speeds to keep defenders off balance. While his shooting release is unorthodox, Duckett makes enough to keep the defense honest. </p> <h3>Brycen Mackenzie, 6-0 G, Santa Fe Christian</h3> <p>Mackenzie has some of the best court vision of any player on hand this weekend. Coming off the bench for the Eagles, he brings a difference pace to the offense and sets up shooters with his dribble penetration. While not a burner, he changes speeds well enough to get into the paint, draw help defenders, and make the right reads. At times, he gets too unselfish, which leads to turnovers. </p> <h3>Charlie Hutchison, 6-7 F, Mission Bay</h3> <p>As Hutchison gets more varsity reps, you’re starting to see how high his ceiling is. He has great size, handles it well for his position, and scores it and distributes it with equal aplomb. Hutchison’s ability to knock down corner threes makes him a valuable floor-spacer alongside point guard [player_tooltip player_id="994926" first="Angelo" last="Gil"], and his IQ makes him a threat with or without the ball. </p> <h3>Abraham Oyeadier, 6-9 C, Balboa School</h3> <p>Oyeadier at this stage has two elite skills. One, he is an excellent defender and rim protector. He fights to keep post players from establishing deep position, and he’s so strong that he keeps them from backing him down in the paint, forcing them into tough shots. And he’s a very good weak-side shot blocker. Second, he understands his role. He runs the floor hard, pursues rebounds and finishes lobs and put back dunks with authority.</p> <h3>Gage Cassidy, 6-5 F, Murrieta Mesa</h3> <p>Cassidy has been a pleasant surprise for the Rams both in the summer and fall when I’ve watched him. The physically imposing wing/ four man has an assertive scoring mindset. He gets downhill and he’s strong enough to finish through contact. He can grab the board and initiate the transition offense. Playing under more control and improving his shot selection are the next steps. </p> <h3>Dylan Kail, 6-2 G, Torrey Pines</h3> <p>Kail appears to be the player asked to fill the point guard role vacated by [player_tooltip player_id="747079" first="Chris" last="Howell"]. He has good size, solid handle and can get a team into an offense. Kail spaces the floor and can knock down college threes with consistency. </p> <h3>Jack Jillson, 5-10 G, Mission Hills</h3> <p>Jillson plays with a fearlessness and a confidence that is beyond his year. He can shoot and score it off the bounce and off the catch (really good midrange pull-up shooter). He’s small and doesn’t have a ton of length, but his offensive mindset helps to offset that. </p> <h3>Gavin Girouard, 5-11 G, Mission Bay</h3> <p>An improving shooter and slasher, Girouard looks more comfortable on the varsity stage, and has become a very solid option for the Buccaneers off the bench. An underrated aspect of his game is his passing. He is unselfish and makes solid decisions with the ball. </p> <h3>Jake Bishop, 5-11 G, Mission Hills</h3> <p>In terms of shooters, there are few in the 2024 group who can get his shot off faster than Bishop. At the varsity level, he comes off the bench and provides floor spacing, gets his feet set and knocks down shots with high accuracy. </p>