Fortune Early Showcase III Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PH NorCal was at Fortune Early High School in Elk Grove, CA for the 10 team showcase featuring teams from Sacramento. There's a talented group of Freshman in the Sacramento Area this season. We saw two in action at this event. There were other underclassmen, out to make a name for themselves with their play on the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2892390' first='Jaden' last='DeJesus Eves'] : Standing 6'8 and growing he'll have his ups and downs. He'll continue to grow his game on both ends in and around the post. He'll gain his balance, turn go up strong and dunk it. He used two dribbles along the baseline to get close to the rim. He works from the high-mid, and low post, he wants the ball, will make good passes. He has defensive presence, probably gets two or more blocks a game, along with rising rebounding numbers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2952263' first='Marcus' last='Harris']: Listed at 6'7 he has a skill set that will only expand. He plays settled not rushed, plays mostly in and around the post area, but has expanding skills, and movement we'll see away from the basket as the season progresses. His long arms, and decent footwork got him points in the paint, he hit the short corner jump shot. He's an active rebounder on both ends. He has balance running, planting and finishing in transition. He took a charge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3141352' first='Taylor' last='Davis']: He's a muscular Freshman guard stands around 5'9. He gets good lift on the paint jumper using his dribble, and body for fadeaway jumpers over taller defenders. He's aggressive, but plays under control looking to put points on the board, along the perimeter, and in transition using his body to bump you off balance. He'll pull-up with good lift mid-range jumpers from different areas. Only 5'9 he doesn't shy away from the action in the paint, he'll get the rebound and go.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2985423' first='Omar' last='Johnson']: The long wing Soph was an instant contributor off the bench, scored 10 points. He logged quality minutes throughout the game because of his productivity. He's 6'4 with guard like handles, and moves. He hit the off the dribble mid-range jumper, worked his way into the paint for buckets around the rim. He's a rebounder who can get it and go, had good passing. He has the footspeed, length, and movement to defend multiple positions. We'll keep an eye on him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2674080' first='Keegan' last='Schrader'] : He's an improving point guard, always looking to make the right play, passing or attacking the defense if he sees an opening. He did a solid job of settling and running the offense in half-court sets, kept his dribble live, had good penetration kick-outs to shooters, He hit a couple of short pull-up jumpers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3141319' first='Ezra' last='Rielly']: He's an improving prospect, probably not yet on the radar of many. We got a look at the rising prospect standing 6'7 with an upside to his game. There's alway work to do but he showed his length and activity in and around the basket. He works from the high post, and the short corner along the baseline. He was a key player down the stretch with key buckets in the paint, including a tap in, paint jumper, and a big block on the other end late to secure victory. He's a newcomer could be a stock riser.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2443117' first='Gene' last='Castillo']: He'll be a contributor, starting or coming off the bench. He plays within the flow of the offense, he takes and makes good shots, mainly the mid-range jumper off the dribble, he dropped an open 3 off the dribble in rhythm. He's a good ball handler sees the court to make passes up court and around the perimeter. He gets into the paint for points and assists. He's in good position on defense, got a few steals. 12pts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->