SoCal Senior Showcase: Available Playmakers (II)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>ORANGE — Gerry Freitas held his annual SoCal Senior Showcase on the campus of Santiago Canyon College on Sunday which featured unsigned senior prospects from across California and Arizona. Below we take a closer look at some of the top playmakers we saw.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2746570' first='Donovan' last='Pitts'] | St. Anthony</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pitts is a quick and explosive attacker off the bounce who beats defenders with his strong left-handed drives and finishes. The 6-foot-3 senior uses his burst out of his first step, long strides and length to extend to the rim and finish over rim protectors. He can also create space off the bounce and knock down rhythm jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2119934' first='Jayden' last='Smoot'] | Rancho Christian</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Smoot is one of the most athletic guards left on the board in SoCal's 2025 class. The Rancho Christian standout is a downhill slasher and finisher in transition with a quick pop of vertical athleticism that allows him to rise up and finish above the rim. Smoot also has a strong frame that allows him to stay on balance when bumped and score through contact.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1630657' first='JJ' last='Sanchez'] | Montgomery</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sanchez is one of the top players in the San Diego area and it is because of his ability to dribble, pass, shoot and score or create out of post-up situations. The 6-foot-5 wing can impact the game both on or off the ball with his basketball IQ, savvy playmaking ability, crafty finishing around the basket and ability to hit three-point shots off the catch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='1630684' first='Osami' last='Maciel'] | St. Paul</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Maciel's value is in his true point guard feel. The 6-footer has the ball on a string and uses that, combined with changes of speed and direction to alleviate and nullify any pressure thrown his way. Maciel has great vision in transition and half-court settings and plays with an unselfishness that is necessary at that position. Maciel also has some scoring punch to his game with his ability to hit perimeter jumpers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">William Young | LA Premier</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Young flashed dynamic open court speed and crafty finishing ability around the rim. The 6-foot guard scored in the paint on floaters, runners and pull-up jumpers and also dished the ball out to teammates for open jumpers or re-drive opportunities.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->