All-West Frosh/Soph Camp: 7 Standout CG’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>LONG BEACH — The Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp brought together 129 underclass players from nine different states to McBride high school for a two-day showcase event. There was a strong mix of guards, wings and bigs to keep a close eye on over the next 3-to-4 years. Below we detail the top combo guards we watched Saturday and in the Top 30 and Top 60 games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2484216' first='Alonzo' last='Walker'] | 2028 | Dougherty Valley</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Walker was one of the more dynamic scorers in the gym with his ability to impact the game both in transition and the half-court. The 6-foot-3 sophomore combo guard is a shifty ball handler who kept defenders off balance with his changes of speed and direction. He showed off a crafty floater touch around the rim that allowed him to score over length in the paint. Walker's consistent pull-up jumper was another weapon, giving him the ability to get buckets at all three levels. His blend of skill, confidence and scoring versatility made him a tough cover throughout the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2948301' first='Chace' last='Patterson'] | 2028 | St. John Bosco</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Patterson is a fast-improving combo guard whose vertical pop of athleticism and at-rim finishing ability stood out as two of the biggest leaps in his game. Patterson scored 17 points in the Top 60 game which earned him and invite to the Top 30 game where he added another 13 points. The 6-foot-1 sophomore looks to be due for some extended minutes on a strong St. John Bosco team this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2624780' first='Damitrius' last='Zaire Nelson'] | 2028 | Sheldon | *Pictured</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nelson was steady and effective in a combo guard role with his ability to contribute both on and off the ball. The 6-foot-2 sophomore knocked down catch-and-shoot threes with confidence and showed poise in ball screen action. He consistently read the defense well, creating opportunities for himself or teammates depending on the coverage. Nelson was particularly effective as an off-bounce shooter, punishing defenders who went under screens.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2374170' first='Dillon' last='Ritchie'] | 2028 | Bishop Gorman (NV)</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ritchie brought toughness and confidence to the backcourt with his ability to play either guard spot. The 5-foot-10 Bishop Gorman product handled the ball with poise, using his tight dribble and change-of-pace to create space against pressure. He showed scoring versatility with a reliable pull-up jumper and crafty finishes at the rim despite lacking positional size. Ritchie also played with good feel off the ball, spotting up for threes and cutting with timing. His competitive edge and skill set allowed him to make a consistent impact on both ends. He had games of 29 and 26 points on Saturday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Judah Van Ewijk | 2029 | Archbishop Riordan</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Van Ewijk had one of the better scoring arsenals of all the guards in attendance. The 6-foot-1 freshman showcased his combination of tight ball handling, savvy changes of speed and shifty change of direction which allowed him to get to whichever scoring tool he wanted to get to. Van Ewijk was best as a driver and. crafty finisher at the rim with either hand but also showed a fluid off-bounce jumper.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Markeyce Banks | 2028 | St. Ignatius</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Banks' ability to score in bunches from the perimeter and balance that with a savvy finishing ability around the basket allowed him to make up for his lack of positional size at 5-feet-8. The sophomore thrived in isolation settings where he used a quick burst of speed to get by his defender and into the lane where he tapped in to his finishing package to nullify rim protectors.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">[player_tooltip player_id='2836474' first='Ryder' last='Daniels'] | 2028 | Sheldon</h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Daniels was an efficient scoring guard whose baskets came from the areas that high school and college coaches value: at the rim and from three-point range. The 6-foot sophomore was a transition scoring threat with his combination of speed and body control when adjusting mid-air to slide away from rim protectors and finish. In half-court offense, Daniels showed the ability to play on or off the ball and be equally as effective as a scorer or playmaker for others.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->