Fall Ball in San Diego: Biggest risers
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Fall Ball is done in San Diego, as teams turn their attention to Nov. 5, the official tryout day for the winter season. We quickly take stock of some of the biggest stock raisers over the fall “season.” Cole Murray,…
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Continue ReadingFall Ball is done in San Diego, as teams turn their attention to Nov. 5, the official tryout day for the winter season.
We quickly take stock of some of the biggest stock raisers over the fall “season.”
Cole Murray, 6-2 2023 PG, Carlsbad
Murray has been the most consistent player on Carlsbad on both sides of the ball this fall. A steady ball handler who is known for his unselfishness and passing, Murray has become a capable scorer off the drive and at times off the catch from three. He is an exceptional on-ball defender and plays the game the right way.
Thomas Metcalf Thomas Metcalf 6'4" | SF Mission Bay | 2023 State CA-S , 6-4 2023 WF, Mission Bay
Metcalf’s evolution from undersized big to athletic wing is nearly complete, and it’s been one of the stories of the ball. No longer reliant exclusively on his athleticism to get things done, Metcalf has developed into one of the region’s best midrange shooters and an improved ball handler and slasher. All he needs now is a deep ball, which I think he can develop at the juco level.
Anthony Aruffo Anthony Aruffo 6'1" | SG La Jolla Country Day | 2023 CA-S , 6-1 2023 G, La Jolla Country Day
Aruffo’s stock has been rising since the summer, and so has La Jolla Country Day’s as a result. A three-level scorer, Aruffo has gotten a lot better attacking and finishing with his off hand, which has made him that much more difficult to contain in the half court. The other area of his game that has improved is his athleticism, which is bordering on explosive.
Brycen Mackenzie, 6-1 2024 PG, Santa Fe Christian
Mackenzie started the fall with a breakout performance at the Creme of the County, and hasn’t relented. The biggest areas of growth have been in his perimeter shooting and improved conditioning. He’s quicker, which allows him to get paint touches with greater efficiency, and he has taken on the task of carrying the Eagles, which have played without three starters for much of the fall.
Gerardo “Jerry” Guerrero, 6-3 2023 G, San Ysidro
San Ysidro has tapped into the Mexican National program over the past three years with a lot of success, and Guerrero is the latest in the pipeline. He missed the COTC with an injury, but has quickly shown why coach Terry Tucker has raved about him since his arrival. A lanky scoring point guard with good court vision and the ability to get hot from deep, Guerrero has had multiple games this fall where he’s hit more than 6 triples, including 15 threes in two games at the Compton Magic League two weeks ago in wins over Fairfax and Riverside Poly. He’s streaky, but when he’s on, there are few shooters who can impact the game like he can.
Marcos Korch, 6-2 2024 G, Mission Bay
While Charlie Hutchinson has (rightfully) been the big story for the Bucs this fall, quietly, Korch has become a dependable scorer and playmaker to go along with his vastly improved perimeter defense and temperament. He’s playing much more under control, which is allowing him to avoid foul trouble and stay in the game longer, and his impact has been huge for the Bucs, which are looking like an Open Division team once again.