Great Western Classic: Talent Evaluations

Hector Marquez October 7, 2022 @ 11:41 AM

There is nothing better then seeing a young player show some promise or simply play at a high level. There have been some young players that did that last night. Although the young talent is everywhere and with multiple venues here is a look at a few youngsters that really impressed. There are also some older veteran players that really showed why they are highly recruited.   [player_tooltip player_id='1176298' first='Jalin' last='Holland'] || ABC || New Mexico || 2025 ||   Okay, so when we peaked in on this ABC squad from New Mexico he stood out because he passes the eye ball test and then you find out he is only a sophomore makes him even more intriguing. While catching his game and watching what he can do he really moves well attacking the rim without the ball as he is active. On the boards he is a problem because he can rise above you. At around 6'4 you can see he still has some room to grown and with a strong frame he could really absorb contact. He shoots the ball well and defends. Two way player that is catching some eyes as he he has 3 D1 offers now.   [player_tooltip player_id='1547614' first='Cedric' last='Lath'] || Balboa Prep || 2023 ||   The big fella was dominant! Cedric was blocking shots on the ball and coming off of his man to rotate over and block shots. He has put on some major muscle as he looks like an NFL defensive end out there. He powers through contact and when he gets up and dunks he dunks with so much force that he is likely going to rip a rim off or break a backboard with his force and strength. He has a few D1 offer as a skilled 6'10 big.   [player_tooltip player_id='1228689' first='Stephen' last='Osei'] || RSL Academy || 2024 ||   Really impressed with the improvement. Stephen is big and long and he uses every inch blocking shots and finishing with two hands on dunks. His hands are softer as he is catching the ball in traffic and he is getting up quickly as his first jump is quick. Stephan can big a presence in the pick n' roll.   [player_tooltip player_id='1056969' first='Brody' last='Kozlowski'] || Corner Canyon High School || 2024 ||   Brody was playing with impressive pace and allowing the game to come to him. He wasn't pressing or doing too much. He was active on the boards getting tips and extra looks for his team and he was ready to catch and shoot when the ball cam e his way. He looks like a HM prospect for sure. Keeps his composure and was just one of the most reliable players on the floor. Teams put bigs on him and he spreads them out. They put smaller guards on him and he can shoot over them and also body players in the paint. Superb game one for him at the Great Western Classic.

There is nothing better then seeing a young player show some promise or simply play at a high level. There have been some young players that did that last night. Although the young talent is everywhere and with multiple venues here is a look at a few youngsters that really impressed. There are also some older veteran players that really showed why they are highly recruited.