Hustle Region Finals: Second Five
Jeremiah Profit, 6-4 2027 G, Gamepoint Inland The rising eighth grader from Temecula has to be considered pound-for-pound the best long-term prospect in the field. He’s got the size (6-4+), solid length and ball skills of a big point guard.…
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Continue ReadingJeremiah Profit, 6-4 2027 G, Gamepoint Inland
The rising eighth grader from Temecula has to be considered pound-for-pound the best long-term prospect in the field. He’s got the size (6-4+), solid length and ball skills of a big point guard. He’s a gifted scorer from three levels, and is a solid passer, though at times I think he can defer too often. He’s got to improve his defensive intensity and offensively has to develop his off hand, which will make him an even more difficult cover.
Julius Brower, 5-11 2025 PG, IE Fire Elite
Brower doesn’t have the physical upside of some of his other counterparts on this list, but he’s a gamer. His IQ is off the charts and his feel as as a passer elevates a diminutive team into a dynamic offensive force. Offensively, he gets to his spots on the floor (solid burst) and gets great elevation on his mid-range jump shot, which is a lay up to him at this point. Brower shoots it fairly consistently from three, especially when he has space. Defensively, like the rest of his teammates, he plays with great effort and his active hands and quick feet allow him to stay in front of most guards.
Damarius Taylor, 5-11 2024 PG, Team Revenge
The undersized floor general was a menace all weekend getting into the paint and scoring at will. His first step is extremely quick, allowing him to get a step on defenders and once he does, he’s looking to get downhill and score. His ability to finish in the paint is extremely good for a guard his size. He tends to get tunnel visioned when attacking the paint and needs to improve his willingness to pass in drive-and-kick situations and ahead in transition, though I will say that he had several really great reads in the screen and roll, especially a lift pass to a crosscourt baseline shooter that was really impressive.
Angel Corona, 6-9 2023 C, Sac Hoyas
I remember Angel Corona from when he was a big name on the youth circuit. I hardly recognized him at this event, as he’s gotten in great shape. A no-nonsense big who owns the paint and understands how to seal and hold position, has really good post footwork, finish with both hands and rebound aggressively, Corona was probably the biggest stock booster on the weekend, leading his Sac Hoyas team to the 17u semifinals.
Ilyes Lear, 6-4 2024 SG, Rancho Elite
Lear has some of the highest upside in the gym regardless of class. You look at his 6-4+ frame and 6-7+ wingspan and combine that with his picturesque jump shot and it screams D1 shooting guard. I also love his confidence: he could go 0-10 and will still shoot it the next time he gets it, and will more than likely make it. He hit huge shots for the Rancho Elite squad in the semifinals and the championship game. Defensively, his length and quickness allow him to stay in front of smaller guards and at this age group he’s long enough to bother bigs in the paint, but his upside is as a perimeter defender.