Pec6 Program Profile: Balboa School
The Pec6 League was established in 2013 by coaches Les Bean and William Middlebrooks. The goal of the league is to provide an opportunity for Post Grad players, by providing a credible, compliant governing body on the West Coast. This…
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Continue ReadingThe Pec6 League was established in 2013 by coaches Les Bean and William Middlebrooks. The goal of the league is to provide an opportunity for Post Grad players, by providing a credible, compliant governing body on the West Coast. This year the League featured 3 session stops, in three different cities. Phoenix, (AZ) January 15th – 17th, Chino (CA) February 4-6, and San Diego March 11th-13th. The league features 5 post-grad programs.
Balboa School is an accredited, 1-12 private school in Escondido, San Diego County. The program’s mission is to provide a diverse educational environment that promotes high academic standards, cultivates creativity, and builds the skills necessary for college, career, and civic life. The basketball program is an essential part of the curriculum, providing an opportunity for student-athletes, of all backgrounds. In this article, we profile, the Balboa School.
Isaiah Daniel 6’2 SG 2022 – Daniel is an intriguing player. He was really good in session 1 but then tailored off a little when I saw him in Chino. When he’s at his best, it’s his R&J athleticism that stood out. Daniel is fast, explosive and has the ability to finish above the rim on dribble drives.
Keavie Love 6’2 SG 2022 – I got to see quite a bit of Love when he was in high school, so I enjoyed watching his development during the Pec6. Love has a good frame, and he used it to attack the basket aggressively. When he played downhill, he was tough to stop as many opponents were forced to foul. He played hard on the defensive end as well, locking up on ball and finding steals in the passing lanes.
Sam Olotu 6’3 SG 2022 – Olutu could be a prospect of some level. The transfer from Europe had some good moments during the legaue. He proved to be a hard attacking driver, that could get to the rim and finish. His game looked a bit raw, but when he was good, it was difficult for opponents to handle him down low or downhill.
Zayn Kimbrough PG 2022 – Kimbrough is the type of PG every successful squad needs. He handles against pressure and is willing to make the hit ahead pass. What impressed me most about him was his fearlessness. The little guard was unafraid to take the big shot for his squad, winning a couple of games in the Elam ending format.
Carson Frincke 6’4 SG 2022 – Frincke came into the season with a reputation as a shooter, and he didn’t disappoint. He showed a smooth and consistent stroke, knocking down multiple threes in almost every game he played. He’s a big-time shooter, who naturally understands how to use shot fakes to lift defenders to allow him to get space for his shot. Frincke was nice behind the line but also showed deadly accuracy off 1 or 2 bounces.
Sleeper:
Christian Littlejohn 6’7 SF 2022 – Littlejohn definitely looks the part. The forward has a lean frame with long arms and moves like a perimeter player. He possesses quite a bit of toughness, as he was one of the better rim protectors in the league. In addition to his shot-blocking ability, Littlejohn was able to use his speed to get out and finish. He’s such a sleeper, mainly because of his improving ball skills. If he continues to develop them, then watch out.
Top Prospect:
Roman Swizek 6’4 SG 2022 – This was a close one but I gave Swizek the slight edge over Frincke. Frincke may be a slightly better shooter, however, Swizek, has more wiggle. He was able to score in catch-and-shoot action, but it was the ooh’s and ahh’s that he got in Chino that caught my eye. He not only shoots it in catch and shoot but can complete shots after going through a series of COD’s. I like him as a guy that could be a productive D2 level prospect.