FCP All-West Fr/So: Best Interior Players

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LONG BEACH — McBride high school played host to the annual Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph camp which featured many of the top prospects from the classes of 2025 and 2026 on the west coast and beyond. Tounde Yessoufou of St. Joseph (Santa Maria) took home the overall camp MVP honors while he was joined by Modesto Christian guard Rashod Cotton as being selected the Top 30 game Most Outstanding Players. In this piece we take a look at the best interior players in the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>[player_tooltip player_id='996172' first='D'Andre' last='Harrison'], 2025, Perry (AZ)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Harrison stood out for a variety of reasons, but the main point he emphasized, that earned him a spot on this list, was he stayed true to his strengths. The 6-foot-5 forward was a productive rim-runner with smooth catch, gather and finish ability in traffic. The Arizona-based prospect has great touch around the basket, works hard on the offensive and defensive boards and flashed some ability to step out to 15-feet and hit a face-up jumper with time and space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>[player_tooltip player_id='1573489' first='Isaiah' last='Carter'], 2025, San Joaquin Memorial</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carter showcased an intriguing all-around skill-set that was clearly built around his soft hands, good footwork and touch in the painted area. The 6-foot-7 forward out of Central California is as fundamental as they come on the block. He kept the ball high on catches and finishes and offensive rebound put-backs, showed touch with both hands, used angles the glass to his advantage and threw quick and accurate outlet passes off of defensive rebounds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>Juju Ervin, 2025, North Central (WA)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ervin is a pogo stick of an athlete and he used that quick and explosive vertical leaping ability on a two-way basis. The 6-foot-8 sophomore out of Spokane, Washington was a target of lob passes in transition and his combination of sure hands and soft touch had him finishing those at a high clip. Defensively, Ervin's length and verticality changed countless shots around the basket and led to his team getting transition opportunities on offense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>Maximus Vanlaningham, 2026, Woodcreek</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Vanlaningham was one of the hardest-playing prospects in the entire event and it resulted in a high level of production. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Northern California used his strong, well-built frame to attack the paint in transition and absorb and finish through contact with ease. Vanlaningham had his explosive athleticism on display as he attacked driving lanes and finished above the rim. Another trait that set the freshman apart was his defensive versatility both as a guard container and rim protector and rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4>Tae Simmons, 2025, Heritage Christian</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Simmons' combination of size, strength, explosive athleticism and willingness to play hard made him one of the more productive all-around players in the event. The physical 6-foot-7 sophomore dominated the painted area on both ends of the floor throughout his camp games. Offensively, Simmons is a power finisher around the basket who can also step out to 15-feet and hit face-up shots or take defenders off the dribble for a high percentage finish. Defensively, Simmons' mobility allows him to switch and contain guards while his physicality made him a viable rim protector and rebounder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->