SoCal Spring Preview Eye Catchers
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The SoCal Spring Preview held at Cerrito College in Norwalk, CA was the place to be this past weekend. There was good competition going on with good talent from the younger groups. 15u, and 16u. Here’s some of the younger…
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Continue ReadingThe SoCal Spring Preview held at Cerrito College in Norwalk, CA was the place to be this past weekend. There was good competition going on with good talent from the younger groups. 15u, and 16u. Here’s some of the younger prospects we thought stood out while we were there.
Delan Grant 6’1 2026 PG, Paul George Elite 15u EYBL
A good young PG who did an excellent job of running the offense and controlling the pace of the game. He has voice command of the offense. Grant makes good use of his body using his dribble, protecting the ball, initiating contact in the paint. He gets a lot done attacking from the top, knocking downs 3’s, hitting elbow jumpers, and attacking the paint. He has vision, a willing passer, he defends hard on ball.
Jaxon Richardson Jaxon Richardson 6'6" | SG Christopher Columbus | 2026 NV 6’5 2026 W, Paul George Elite 15u EYBL Bishop Gorman HS, NV
He has that basketball body, lengthy arms, square shoulders, and a good idea of how to play the game at this level. He doesn’t force things, he’s kind of natural in what he does, he lets the game come to him. He has the skills to excel in different areas of the court. His athleticism is notable when he goes up for dunks and rebound. He can throw it down in different ways, from different angles. he has a corner 3 that goes in.
Christopher Richardson 6’0 2026, G, Hoop Nation 16u Red, Centennial HS
He’s a Freshman playing up an age. He handles himself well showing good speed, a solid jump shot with range. He’s a shifty guard with moves, including a stop and go to freeze defenders. He attacks the paint from different angles using floaters, paint jumpers.
Mpiana Clayton 6’9 2025 W/F, Dream Vision 16, Redlands Christian HS
He already has the goods to effect games at this level. His size, length, and bounce makes him hard to deal with in the post area. He attacks the rim with force from different angles trying to dunk everything. He has a quick jump around the rim going after rebounds, and blocks. He’s a good court runner. He has a hard dribble, and good hands. He can hit the short and paint jumper.
Thomas Tyus 5’10 2026 PG, Dream Vision 16, Liberty HS, NV
He’s a top 2026 PG from the Vegas Area. He’s playing up an age. He has the look of an experienced player. He has the vision and long passing in transition to spot players up court. He facilitates in the half-court with patience. He’s a ball mover, not a lot of wasted dribbles. He gets into the paint, and to his spots under control with good balance. He can hit the mid-range jumper.
Brayden Burries Brayden Burries 6'4" | SF Roosevelt | 2025 State #13 Nation CA-S 6’5 2025 G/W Strive for Greatness 16u Roosevelt HS
There’s good reasons why he’s the top 2025 in SoCal. He has all the tools to compete at the next level. He can score at all 3 levels, from different areas on the court. He has the body and the confidence to effect the game in different ways. He plays at a good pace, handles the physical play.
Tee Bartlett Tee Bartlett 6'10" | C Coronado | 2025 State #49 Nation NV 7’0 2025 Center, Strive for Greatness, Coronado HS NV
The big fella is making good progress as the top 2025 Center in his state. His movements and footwork are improving. He’s a presence on the defensive side, clogging the paint and taking up space. His arms are extended, he’s getting his rebounds and continues to develop his offensive post moves.