Halloween Hoopfest: Emergences
In this article:
REDONDO BEACH — Redondo Union head coach Reggie Morris, Jr. and Southern California Academy head coach Julius von Hanzlik co-hosted the Halloween Hoopfest event which featured matchups between high school and prep school programs throughout the Southland. In this piece…
Access all of Prep Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingREDONDO BEACH — Redondo Union head coach Reggie Morris, Jr. and Southern California Academy head coach Julius von Hanzlik co-hosted the Halloween Hoopfest event which featured matchups between high school and prep school programs throughout the Southland. In this piece we take a closer look at players who jumped onto our radar.
Jaxon Hampton, 2024, Rancho Verde
Hampton returns to the Mustangs roster after moving out of state for his sophomore and junior seasons and will provide a spark of offense and defense to a back-court that includes talented San Jose State-commit Jermaine Washington, Jr. Jermaine Washington, Jr. 6'0" | PG Rancho Verde | 2024 State CA-S The 6-foot senior has dynamic speed in the open court and showed the ability to knock down mid-range jumpers off the dribble.
Jeremiah Wilson, 2024, Gardena Serra
Wilson is a “late bloomer” candidate whose length, fluid athleticism and ability to shoot the three-ball off the catch makes me think his best basketball is ahead of him. Wilson is 6-feet-5, doesn’t have to dominate the ball to be impactful and has great awareness on defense and when spacing the floor on offense.
Jonas Oware Jonas Oware 6'8" | C Long Beach Poly | 2026 State CA-S , 2026, Long Beach Poly
Oware is still very much a work in progress but he’s shown major improvements compared to this time last season. The 6-foot-8 center is a mobile big man with good hands and touch around the basket. His most intriguing attribute is his instincts as a ball-screen defender and rim protector.
Liam Smith, 2024, Redondo Union
Smith will be an important piece to any success that Redondo has this season because he provides size, versatility and energy on both ends of the floor. The 6-foot-9 senior is a coordinated stretch-five type of player who can stretch the floor off the catch, play in pick and pop action and has the ball skills to attack closeouts and get to the rim.
Logan Stewart Logan Stewart 6'5" | SF Pacifica Christian/OC | 2025 State CA-S , 2025, Pacifica Christian/OC
Stewart belongs in the conversation of best glue guys in SoCal. The 6-foot-5 wing is a big time energy and hustle player who is willing to put his body on the line to help his team win whether it’s in the form of diving on the floor for a loose ball or stepping in to take a charge. Stewart is also a pretty skilled player on the offensive end who can knock down open catch and shoot three’s and attack the basket where he can absorb and finish through contact.
Nana Ofoegbu Nana Ofoegbu 6'0" | PG Long Beach Poly | 2026 State CA-S , 2026, Long Beach Poly
Ofoegbu impressed with his feel for the game and command of the point guard position. The 5-foot-9 sophomore had the ball on a string, used changes of speed to get to his spots on the floor and showed crafty finishing ability around the basket. The sophomore, who played junior varsity last season, has great potential to be another talented guard in the strong lineage at Poly.