Section 7 San Diego Standouts: Second Team

<p>The Section 7 Team Camp is in the books, and the impressive event left a big impression on me as a scout. It’s the most unique HS basketball experience and an equalizer for a lot of prospects who don’t play on sneaker circuit travel teams.</p> <p>San Diego sent 8 teams to the loaded field, and I had a chance to catch moments of each team. Here’s my second report of the standouts from the region.</p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="994926" first="Angelo" last="Gil"], 6-0 2023 G, San Ysidro</h3> <p>Gil had an inconsistent weekend with his shooting and ball control, but finished the weekend with a very strong game against Cascade Christian (OR). In that game, Gil shot the ball well off the catch from midrange and hit some deep threes off the pick and roll. He’s got to improve his ball security, but his effort and competitiveness always shine through. </p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="994949" first="Jaden" last="Matingou"], 6-3 2023 G, St. Augustine</h3> <p>Matingou’s weekend started with a stellar defensive effort against Eastside Catholic’s shooter Nikita Tyukalo, holding him scoreless after he hit 3 threes in the game’s opening minutes. His weekend concluded with him willing his team to win against Corner Canyon with his passing, penetration and timely free throw shooting. He needs to be more assertive on offense, but on balance it was a solid effort. </p> <h3>Deuce Sims, 6-2 2024 G, San Marcos</h3> <p>San Marcos’ young group went 2-2 over the weekend, and Sims was a different maker on both ends. Offensively, the lefty is difficult to contain when he gets downhill and gets to the free throw line a lot as a result. Defensively, his length, strength and quickness allow him to frustrate opposing ball handlers. </p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="994909" first="JJ" last="Bartelloni"], 6-5 2023 SG, Torrey Pines</h3> <p>Bartelloni, who was the Falcons third scoring option a year ago, is the primary option this season. He had some solid scoring games, knocking down shots from beyond the college three off the catch and off the jab step. His ball handling has to improve in order for to be a more consistent threat from midrange on driving to the basket. Fresno Pacific and Lake Forest were among the schools monitoring him this weekend. </p> <h3>[player_tooltip player_id="1434428" first="Shea" last="Fitzgerald"], 6-2 2023 G, Cathedral Catholic </h3> <p>Cathedral Catholic went 1-3 on the weekend, but Fitzgerald looked solid in our viewings. He has nice burst going to his right and can finish through contact. A heady game manager, he did a solid job locating shooters out of drive and kick and also choosing when to call his own number. He’s a streaky shooter from deep, but when he connects on one, he can get going in a hurry. He had several Division 3 programs taking long looks at him throughout the weekend. </p>