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<p>Even though all of the spring, summer and fall basketball makes it seem like high school hoops' teams are playing year-round, the <em>"real"</em> season - where the games truly count - is right around the corner. We started these previews with the Mission League, and now we're turning our attention to the Trinity League. Below we break down the top point guards and shooting guards in, traditionally, one of the best leagues on the west coast.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Patterson showed over the summer and fall that he is ready to take a big step forward in his junior season. The strong-framed left-handed guard has assumed a bigger role with the ball in his hands as a scorer and playmaker and it's led to more confidence in his off-bounce attacking and creating abilities. Patterson is aggressive but smart and poised in transition offense where he uses his combination of speed and physicality to initiate and finish through contact. He is also showing flashes of improved decision-making and feel for the game when running offense.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Zeola has established himself as one of the most lethal perimeter shooters in Orange County and his skill-set fits in perfectly with Orange Lutheran's offense-oriented attack. The 6-foot-2 combo guard is the Lancers' top returning scorer after averaging 16.7 points per game as a sophomore and that number should increase this season as he's shown improved confidence scoring off the dribble. Zeola will see some of the hardest defensive closeouts in the state because of his ability to fire from three but his improved athleticism and finishing abilities will surprise opponents who play him as just a shooter.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Ramirez, who recently committed to Utah Tech, is one of the Trinity League's top returning scorers as he led the Monarchs with 21.7 points per game last season. The 6-foot-2 guard is a dynamic attacker of the rim in transition offense as his downhill speed, ability to stay on balance through contact, and score in the paint at awkward angles and off the glass or with touch makes him a difficult cover. Ramirez is also an effective mid-range jump shooter which adds another element of offense for defenses to be conscious of. The senior impacts the game in a variety of ways as evidenced by his 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game averages last season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Johnson was one of the most impressive freshmen in the state last season after putting up an impressive 16.9 points per game with 60 made three-pointers. The 5-foot-10 combo guard is a dynamic off-dribble scorer who can pull from three with deep range and a quick release in isolation or when a defender goes under a ball screen. Johnson is also a savvy finisher around the rim whether he's attacking in the open court or snaking a ball screen to get to a floater or up-and-under type layup. Servite was an upstart program last year with tons of young talent and Johnson, along with his teammates, are in line to make another jump this season.</p>
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<p class="text-gray-700">Price fits the mold of a Mater Dei point guard to a "T" because of his steadiness as a decision-maker and ability to impact all facets of the game. The 6-foot-2 senior organizes and executes the Monarchs half-court sets with precision and also knows when he can push the pace while setting up teammates in areas where they can be successful. Price is a pass-first type of point guard who leans toward setting the table and playmaking for others but has plenty of perimeter scoring ability to generate his own offense - or take over a game - with threes and mid-range jumpers when needed.</p>
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Even though all of the spring, summer and fall basketball makes it seem like high school hoops' teams are playing year-round, the "real" season - where the games truly count - is right around the corner. We started these previews with the Mission League, and now we're turning our attention to the Trinity League. Below we break down the top point guards and shooting guards in, traditionally, one of the best leagues on the west coast.
Patterson showed over the summer and fall that he is ready to take a big step forward in his junior season. The strong-framed left-handed guard has assumed a bigger role with the ball in his hands as a scorer and playmaker and it's led to more confidence in his off-bounce attacking and creating abilities. Patterson is aggressive but smart and poised in transition offense where he uses his combination of speed and physicality to initiate and finish through contact. He is also showing flashes of improved decision-making and feel for the game when running offense.
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Zeola has established himself as one of the most lethal perimeter shooters in Orange County and his skill-set fits in perfectly with Orange Lutheran's offense-oriented attack. The 6-foot-2 combo guard is the Lancers' top returning scorer after averaging 16.7 points per game as a sophomore and that number should increase this season as he's shown improved confidence scoring off the dribble. Zeola will see some of the hardest defensive closeouts in the state because of his ability to fire from three but his improved athleticism and finishing abilities will surprise opponents who play him as just a shooter.
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Ramirez, who recently committed to Utah Tech, is one of the Trinity League's top returning scorers as he led the Monarchs with 21.7 points per game last season. The 6-foot-2 guard is a dynamic attacker of the rim in transition…
Johnson was one of the most impressive freshmen in the state last season after putting up an impressive 16.9 points per game with 60 made three-pointers. The 5-foot-10 combo guard is a dynamic off-dribble scorer who can pull from three…
Price fits the mold of a Mater Dei point guard to a "T" because of his steadiness as a decision-maker and ability to impact all facets of the game. The 6-foot-2 senior organizes and executes the Monarchs half-court sets with precision and also knows when he can push the pace while setting up teammates in areas where they can be successful. Price is a pass-first type of point guard who leans toward setting the table and playmaking for others but has plenty of perimeter scoring ability to generate his own offense - or take over a game - with threes and mid-range jumpers when needed.
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