Skills Summit: Emergences (Pt .1)
IRVINE — Beckman high school hosted the third annual Hoops By Ugland Skills Summit over Labor Day weekend and the combination of skills stations and competitive games gives the idea platform for under-the-radar players to make a name for themselves.…
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Continue ReadingIRVINE — Beckman high school hosted the third annual Hoops By Ugland Skills Summit over Labor Day weekend and the combination of skills stations and competitive games gives the idea platform for under-the-radar players to make a name for themselves. Below is a breakdown of those players.
Andre Ray, 2027, Roosevelt
Ray has all the physical and athletic tools to be big time prospect to track in the 2027 class. The 6-foot-4 wing has length and fluid and explosive leaping ability to go along with a driving, slashing, finishing skill-set that is effective in transition settings.
Aram Soqui, 2025, Veritas
Soqui was one of, if not the best, shooter in this event. His effortless release and deep range made him a guy who was highly consistent in catch and shoot situations. The 6-foot-3 two guard utilized a quick release to get his shot off in close quarters or with a defender aggressively closing out.
Austin Maziasz Austin Maziasz 6'6" | SF Westlake | 2025 State CA-S , 2025, Westlake
Maziasz brought a versatility to the floor that helped him stand out as one of the surprises of the event. The 6-foot-5 wing showed some dribble, pass and shoot ability on the perimeter, including some physicality and pop off the floor around the basket which resulted in some impressive paint finishes.
Iziah Valenzuela, 2025, Beckman
Valenzuela was one of the more unknown players to emerge at this event and playing on his home court might’ve helped a little bit with comfortability. Either way, the 5-foot-11 guard was a crafty ball handler and playmaker who played an aggressive brand of defense and really competed on both ends of the floor.
Jarne Elouna Eyenga, 2025, JSerra
Elouna Eyenga had only been in the United States for a couple of weeks at the time of this event but good basketball certainly travels and knows no limits. The 6-foot-8 forward possesses great hands, feel and touch around the basket and can step out and knock down open catch and shoot threes.