Creme of the County: 2027 Standouts
SAN DIEGO — The 2022 Creme of the County showcase operated by fellow Prep Hoops scout and Full-Time Hoops owner Aaron Burgin brought together many of San Diego’s top basketball prospects in a class-by-class showcase game format. In this piece…
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Continue ReadingSAN DIEGO — The 2022 Creme of the County showcase operated by fellow Prep Hoops scout and Full-Time Hoops owner Aaron Burgin brought together many of San Diego’s top basketball prospects in a class-by-class showcase game format. In this piece we go in-depth on the standout performers from the class of 2027 game.
Jackson McCall – The younger brother of former San Marcos High standout Max McCall has some similarities to his older brother as far as style of play goes. Jackson, a 6-foot-4 wing, plays with great energy on both ends of the floor, attacks the rim with aggressiveness in transition, and has the athleticism and body control to finish around the basket. McCall also showed his rebounding prowess both on the offensive and defensive boards.
Jagger Johnson – Johnson is a long and wiry 5-foot-10 guard who was one of the few 2028 prospects who made an impact in the 2027 game. Johnson played with a motor that never quit and was a player who really took pride in getting stops on the defensive end. Offensively, he was best when rebounding the defensive glass, pushing the break and getting into the lane where he could finish around the basket with either hand.
Jasen Hughes – Hughes has some throwback feel to his game which is rare for a prospect of his class. The 6-foot-3 forward did the majority of his damage down low, showcasing advanced footwork on the low-block and the ability to finish with either hand in the painted area. Hughes showed that he’s light on his feet and has a soft pair of hands, which are traits that are tough to teach to interior scorers.
Jeremiah Profit – Profit was one of the top three prospects in this game in my opinion and it’s because of his well-rounded skill-set combined with his size and athletic gifts. The 6-foot-4 wing/guard was a tough cover in the transition setting because of his downhill speed combined with his balance and ability to elevate over defenders and finish around the basket. Another key trait that Profit showed was the willingness to simply play hard.
Kannon Seals – Despite being one of the smallest players on the day, Seals played with huge confidence. The 5-foot-3 point guard is a quick and crafty ball-handler who excelled when operating out of ball-screen action. Seals read how the defense was defending the screen and made the correct decisions on whether to shoot, drive or hit the screener with a pass. Seals has a tight handle on the ball and understood how to manipulate the defense.
Taj Ingram – Ingram is another intriguing young big man prospect who played well in the 2027 “Creme” game. The 6-foot-4 forward flashed a good understanding of how to move efficiently on the block. He moved into the correct spots when teammates drove to the basket to give them a good angle for a drop-off pass and knew how to fight for early position on the offensive boards. Ingram showed a good set of hands and soft touch around the basket.
Tavid-Lee Johnson – Johnson was one of the co-MVP’s of the 2027 “Creme” game along with the above-mentioned Jeremiah Profit and it was because of his ability to pick apart defenses in the half-court setting. The 5-foot-9 guard had great command of the game with the ball in his hands with a good understanding of how to utilize ball screens to his advantage. Johnson got downhill and to the rim at-will while scoring around the basket with either hand.
Tristan Anderson – Anderson has really good feel with the ball in his hands. The 5-foot-4 point guard showed impressive speed in the open court, quickness in the half-court and combined that with some shifty ball-handling that allowed him to get to his scoring spots. Anderson had consistent range out to the three-point line but also mixed in some pull-up jumpers and playmaking for teammates.