SoCal Hoop Review Saturday Standouts (Bigs)
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The SoCal Hoop Review live event was packed with some outstanding bigs across all age levels. Here are a few that stood out today in Irvine California. Nicholas Hogan 6’7, Woods Cross HS (2022) – Nic is a strong athletic…
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Continue ReadingThe SoCal Hoop Review live event was packed with some outstanding bigs across all age levels. Here are a few that stood out today in Irvine California.
Nicholas Hogan 6’7, Woods Cross HS (2022) – Nic is a strong athletic big who finishes above the rim and gets out to lead the rim run breaks every play. Hedges screens well and cover ground laterally very quickly. Hogan is a strong player that can go inside/out and is a high IQ big which causes problems for anyone who faces him on either end of the court.
Samuel Lupumba 6’7, Caynon Ridge HS (2023) – Samuel is a strong athletic big that can extend to the three-point time and finish above the rim. He rebounded well out of his area and gets downhill very quickly off the bounce. With his size and athleticism lookout for Lupumba to have a strong spring and summer.
Lukas Sorenson 6’7, Ridgeline HS (2023) – Lukas is sneaky athletic with active hands that is a hustle player, who is willing to get on the floor for loose balls. Rebounded very well in his area and had great touch around the rim with his dominant hand. He altered shots and passes on defense that created bad shots for the opposing team on multiple occasions.
Grayson Gaddis Grayson Gaddis 6'6" | CG Highland | 2024 State UT 6’6, Highland HS (2024) – Grayson had a phenomenal Saturday, he showed off his strength with a few dunks and in his second game, today hit a barrage of threes. Gaddis has a quick release, runs the floor well, and rebounds well out of his area. Look for him to increase his physicality in the paint and have a great spring.
Jagger Francom Jagger Francom 6'8" | C Ridgeline | 2024 State UT 6’8 Ridgeline HS (2024) – Jagger follows the shot very well on the offensive end, which creates easy putbacks in the paint. Throughout the day he altered shots, rebounded well within his area, and pushed the tempo of the game. Francom will need to work on commanding the paint better with a wide base and which will create easy shots for teammates as well as himself.
Cale Barclay Cale Barclay 6'8" | PF Herriman | 2025 State UT 6’6, Herriman HS (2025) – Cale was a surprise of the day playing up with his 15u club. Cale ran the floor effectively well, with soft hands around the basket and good feet for his age. Short jumpers were smooth and finished well over his left shoulder. His development will include finishing with his weak hand and rebounding out of his area.
Players to watch:
Peter Watson, 6’7 Olympus HS (2023)
Nathan Visentin 6’7 Springville HS (2023)
Mason Farr, 6’10 American Leadership Academy (2023)
Kahner Raby, 6’11 Lehi HS (2024)
Eli Michaelis, 6’8 Woods Cross HS (2024)
Kyle Lemke Kyle Lemke 6'9" | C Dixie | 2024 State UT , 6’8 Dixie HS (2024)