Aztec Team Camp: Most improved prospects
The high school summer season is in full effect with the SDSU Team Camp serving as the unofficial start. The first session of the Aztec Team Camp generally gives local schools a chance to shine before the second session, which…
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Continue ReadingThe high school summer season is in full effect with the SDSU Team Camp serving as the unofficial start. The first session of the Aztec Team Camp generally gives local schools a chance to shine before the second session, which attracts higher profile programs from outside of San Diego.
But it was Murrieta Mesa that emerged victorious, securing back-to-back wins against perennial powers Torrey Pines and La Costa Canyon to capture the Session 1 title. Eastlake defeated San Marcos in the B Division title and Corona Santiago defeated Canyon Hills in the C Division title game.
This report looks at prospects who look much improved from previous viewings.
Matin Madadkar, Sr. G, Torrey Pines
The Falcons rising senior is the quintessential Torrey Pines late bloomer. The program has a long history of seniors inheriting expanded roles in their final year. Madadkar, a 6-4 lefty wing, has point guard feel and plays with great pace on offense, and has become a more consistent shooter from the perimeter off the catch. He has also improved his effort defensively, which will allow him to stay on the floor more than his junior year.
Charlie Hoier, Jr. G, La Costa Canyon
Hoier is the first of two players in the report who bounced back from significant injuries. His occurred shortly after high school season, and kept him out for 4 months. Back in the Mavs lineup, Hoier appears leaner, longer and much more assertive offensively. He has smooth mechanics on his jump shot on the catch and adequate handle on the perimeter, though he has room to grow scoring off the bounce.
Cameron Brown, Sr. G, La Costa Canyon
The younger brother of former Mavs standout Christian Brown, Cameron is rapidly improving and looks poised for a breakout senior year. A 6-3 shooting guard with underrated length who is wired to score, Brown is a knockdown perimeter shooter who moves well without the ball to find his spots in the midrange and around the basket. Brown also has solid court vision.
Ryan Quain, Sr. G, La Costa Canyon
If you see a recurring theme, it’s Mavericks role players from last year’s team emerging as bona fide standouts. Quain, a steady 5-11 lead guard, saved his best for the final day, as he scored off the bounce and from the perimeter repeatedly in a win over San Ysidro and the championship game loss against Murrieta Mesa. Known more as an offensive initiator, Quain showed flashes of being far more dynamic, a wrinkle that will help the Mavs as they reload following the graduation of several standouts.
Drew Shipwash, Sr. G, Eastlake
Shipwash is one of several prospects on the Titans who looks vastly improved from this point last year. A 6-1 combo guard with good speed with the ball, Shipwash is starting to play under more control, using multiple speeds to attack the basket rather than just playing fast all of the time. Defensively, he’s great at playing in the passing lanes, collecting steals which usually lead to transition baskets.
Anthony Reavis, Jr. G, Eastlake
One of the best athletes in the gym, Reavis gets downhill in halfcourt and in transition and has the strength to finish through contact. He also has high upside as a on-ball defensive stopper. The only thing holding him back from really raising his stock is his perimeter shooting.
Pablo Balderas, Jr. F, Mission Bay
Balderas is back after missing the entire 2022-23 season with a torn ACL. This weekend was the most comfortable he’s looked since his return this spring, and he showed flashes of dominance. A 6-6 forward/post with solid feel around the basket, Balderas also pushed the ball in transition off of rebounds and made plays for teammates. He’s also a solid rebounder on both ends and a good weak side rim protector.