MC Summer Classic Saturday’s Standouts

MC Summer Classic Saturday&#8217;s Standouts

Britt Wright June 14, 2022 @ 10:46 AM

The Modesto Christian Summer Classic held June 10-12 in the Central Valley is quickly becoming one of the top Summer events for Northern California high school basketball. It’s a good warm up for those heading to Section 7 in Arizona the following week. Here’s our standouts for Saturdays action at Modesto Christian. [player_tooltip player_id="1380805" first="Mike" last="Wilson"] 6’3 2023 SG of Sacramento HS. Wilson an athletic scoring guard with good range out past the 3pt line. He spots up well and can knock down open 3’s in rhythm. The lefty has improved handles which allows him to be more forceful driving into the paint. He’s a good rebounding guard that takes it back up strong, and pushes it in transition. [player_tooltip player_id="1256558" first="Richard" last="Banks"] 6’3 2024 Guard/Wing of Weston Ranch HS. The long armed slender Banks has shown good improvement with his long range shooting. He knocked down several 3’s from the corner, and in transition. He’s a good court runner and has found different ways to convert transition layups into points, including reverses. His handles are improved, and he’s getting into the paint for floaters and jumpers. [player_tooltip player_id="1256538" first="Gavin" last="Ripp"] 6’7 2024 Forward of Archbishop Mitty HS. An improving prospect still growing with square shoulders, and a frame to add muscle. He’s put himself on the radar with his play at this event. He still has work to do on the offensive side of the ball, nonetheless, his activity in and around the post area was noticeable. He went after rebounds, changed shots and made opponents work for points. He gives good effort on the court. [player_tooltip player_id="1266053" first="Mehki" last="Thomas"] 6’4 2023 Wing/Forward of Dublin HS. He’s a bouncy quick twitch player that has bulked up a bit he’s looking stronger, and ready to take hits working the boards and following up in the paint. The lefty has a good first step on the initial attack, he’s good in space, and in transition using his dribble and twitch to go by defenders. We’ll keep an eye on him. [player_tooltip player_id="1395412" first="Joaquin" last="Aguillon"] 6’2 2024 CG of The Branson HS. A versatile guard who contributes in a big way to the success of this team. He’s shown he can be used in different ways on the court. He has the handles, and patience to facilitate when needed, he has good movements off the ball setting screens, cutting to the basket, and spotting up to knock down 3’s. He can shoot! He’ll defend. He’s on the Wright’s Watch List. [player_tooltip player_id="1114866" first="Reid" last="Jones"] 6’4 2023 CG of Jesuit HS. Jones got off to a good start at this event, showing that he could play both guard positions. He did well facilitating the offense, pushing the transition break with good vision and solid passing. He played well off the ball moving with purpose, and pace to convert in the paint or pulling up using a mid-range jumper that goes down. He’s on the Wright’s Watch List. [player_tooltip player_id="1114853" first="Josiah" last="Johnson"] 5’9 2023 PG of Sheldon HS. Johnson looks poised and polished ready to lead this young group. He did well this weekend showing patience and direction in half-court sets. He made good decisions on whether to pass or get his own shot. He took good shots when his team needed a basket, he had a nice floater into the paint. [player_tooltip player_id="1116236" first="Jayden" last="Teat"] 6’2 2023 SG of Capital Christian HS. Teat looks like he’s going to get his points, as he is in attack mode when he has the ball. The quick guard has quality handles, and quickness to get to his spots. He’s relentless attacking the paint from all angles. He has the ability to draw fouls in the paint. He has a stop on the dime pull up jumper at mid-range, and he knocks down 3’s when in rhythm. A good on ball defender. He’s still adjusting to his new team. [player_tooltip player_id="1253158" first="Prince" last="Oseya"] 6’10 2023 Center of Modesto Christian HS. Oseya can be a game changer when he plays to his strengths. He’s long, has good court awareness, and shot blocking capabilities. At 6’10 he is relied upon to protect the rim, and secure rebounds. He’s a double double guy at this level. He does well getting up, and down the middle of the court. Getting stronger, and continued post skill work will see his stock rise. [player_tooltip player_id="1255631" first="Billy" last="Haggerty"] 6’7 2023 Wing/Forward of De La Salle HS. He’s a long prospect with an improving skill set away from the basket. He had some success going from perimeter to the paint using his dribble along with balance to get his shot off in the post area. He can hit the paint jumper, he was effective working the high post and along the baseline using one dribble and spin moves to get his shot.