Classic at Damien: Revelations (Part 2)

Joel Francisco

January 7, 2022 @ 08:20 PM

Classic at Damien: Revelations (Part 2) LA VERNE, CA—Despite a surge of Covid over the Southland, the Classic at Damien persevered with some outstanding games and talent galore—especially the underclassmen. There were some senior standouts like Colorado State-bound Jack Payne (Owyhee/ID) and Fresno State-bound [player_tooltip player_id="1176080" first="Joseph" last="Hunter"] (Damien) as well as some scintillating underclassmen like 2024 Vyctorius Miller (Crean Lutheran) and 2025 Jovani Ruff (LB Poly). There were also some revelations including 2025 prospects Elzie Harrington and Isaac Williamson. [player_tooltip player_id="992480" first="Jared" last="McCain"] (Corona Centennial) 2023, CG, 6-foot-3, 185 pounds Joel’s Take: McCain has had a national reputation since his freshman campaign. He plays with a hot motor and is an impeccable shooter off the catch. He can play both guard positions due to his moxie, savvy, and solid straight-line speed. However, he isn’t a burner off the dribble and he’ll need to continue to add to his overall game and find a college with an ideal system to fit his skill set. Issac Williamson (Riverside Poly) 2025, PG, 5-foot-10, 150 pounds Joel’s Take: Williamson is yet another fine-looking freshman in Southern California. He is a versatile guard who plays with a feel of someone much older and experienced. He can knock down the 3-point shot, take defenders off the bounce, and he’s a solid defender. It will be intriguing to see his growth (changes speeds off the dribble, etc.) from the point guard position going forward. [player_tooltip player_id="994955" first="Kollen" last="Murphy"] (Colony) 2023, CG, 6-foot-3, 170 pounds Joel’s Take: Murphy is a gifted left-handed combo-guard who can play and defend both guard positions. He has a solid burst off the dribble, has his head up while navigating the defense, and he can score off the drive or on his evolving pull-up game. Slowly, but assuredly, his game has improved each and every season. Elzie Harrington (St. John Bosco) 2025, PG, 6-foot-4, 170 pounds Joel’s Take: Harrington is one of the Top 5 freshman prospects in the West—and that is saying something for this class. The long and rangy point guard prospects play with a good pace and can score from all three levels. His vision is excellent, changes speed well, but at times he plays too high while attacking. Overall, his potential is immense.