Lynwood/Real Run Fall League 10/16 Pt. 2
Lynwood High School in conjunction with the Real Run summer league has been hosting a fall league each Saturday. This time of year serves as warm-ups for teams and the ability to get live reps against other high school competition.…
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Continue ReadingLynwood High School in conjunction with the Real Run summer league has been hosting a fall league each Saturday. This time of year serves as warm-ups for teams and the ability to get live reps against other high school competition. I was able to attend the league this past Saturday, 10/16 and here’s a look at some additional standouts I saw.
1. Malachi Scott Malachi Scott 6'6" | SF Long Beach Jordan | 2022 CA-S – Compton 2022
Scott is one of the more versatile wings I’ve seen lately. He can play in the post and he does a good job getting position with his back to the basket. He’s a good passer out of the defense. He can also put the ball on the floor and make plays off the dribble. Loves playing in that high post area and he can see the court well. He’s got a little turnaround jumper when he’s in the paint and he can stretch the defense out the the three-point line. Good rebounder.
2. Sean Simon – Brentwood 2022
Simon was a bit of an undersized post, but he makes up for it with his tenacity. He fights hard on the glass and gets the angles to snatch up boards. He’s strong and he gives effort every play. He has good footwork in the paint and he can get buckets down low despite being undersized. He’s efficient around the rim. He uses his strength well to finish over the defense.
3. Andrew Mata – Schurr 2023
Mata was one of the best shooters I saw this past weekend. He did a great job moving without the ball and being ready in catch and shoot plays. He also was able to draw fouls on the perimeter with little pump fakes. Can square up for three in transition. When the defense runs him off the arc, he can handle the ball and get to the rim. He has really good size and he can play on the wing or in the paint. He can shoot off the dribble too.
4. Robert Cooks – Washington Prep 2023
Cooks is a player I first saw in the summer of 2020, but I haven’t seen in play since. He stood out then as a player who could handle the ball and attack the rim and he’s gotten much better at that. He attacks the rim hard and he can draw fouls to get himself to the free-throw line. He’s small, but he’s strong. Comfortable with the ball in his hands. He crashes the glass well.