End of Summer Showcase: 2022 talent: Part-3
This Labor Day weekend I attended Gerry Freitas Arizona End of Summer Showcase at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ. The event had 36 teams from the West Coast as far up as Washington. Specifically he had 15 from CA, 10 teams from AZ,…
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Continue ReadingThis Labor Day weekend I attended Gerry Freitas Arizona End of Summer Showcase at Inspire Courts in Gilbert, AZ. The event had 36 teams from the West Coast as far up as Washington.
Specifically he had 15 from CA, 10 teams from AZ, 5 from Washington, 3 from Las Vegas, 2 from New Mexico and 1 from Colorado in the 16 and 17U divisions.
Here is the last group from the 2022 talent I watched:
Nate Pickens Nate Pickens 6'3" | CG Az Compass | 2022 State AZ AZ Compass Prep (The Show)
-A natural scorer from all levels has serious range and he can create his own shot just as good as anyone in the state. He made some impressive passes this weekend to his teammates, showing off his other skills. He also made multiple steals in both games I viewed. His pull-up off the dribble is polished and he is just starting to get a little more athletic before our eyes.
Nate is a bucket 😤 showing off ability to score at will and create for others 🐲🔥 @pickens_nate @AZCompass_Prep @theShowJLVargas pic.twitter.com/XeW4XFQRri
— Timeout Arizona (@TimeoxtZona) September 9, 2020
Dasean Lecque Dasean Lecque 6'0" | CG Bella Vista Prep | 2022 State #207 Nation AZ Desert Vista (The Show)
-A walking bucket from the lead guard spot. He goes on runs where he is tough to handle from deep 3’s, pull-ups off the dribble, slithering into the lane with his yo-yo handle and scoring through contact. He gets to the FT line in bunches and he is a better passer than most realize. He is also tough on the ball defensively.
Tavionte Jackson Tavionte Jackson 6'1" | PG Las Vegas | 2022 NV Las Vegas (Nevada Hard 2 Guard 16)
-Another top pure PG on the West Coast. The difference is, not many know about this kid. He has one of the tightest handles out there. He has a thicker frame and he gets the ball out of his hands like it’s a hot potato. He advanced passes perfectly to teammates. He maneuvers the defense then slips in a bullet pass. He has deep 3pt range and can use the floater.
Devon Arlington Devon Arlington 6'3" | PG San Marcos | 2022 State CA-S San Marcos (Gamepoint 16 Elite)
-A bigger pure PG who is very physical more than held his own vs some top guards on The Show team. He has a tight handle and is an outstanding passer. He made more shots this event than when i saw him last month. He can shoot it from the 3pt line plus use his handle and thicker frame to get inside and score it or get fouled.
Isaiah Carr C 6’11 Las Cruces (New Mexico D1 Mix 17) (Pictured)
-A long and lean center has nice upside. He can make the occasional 3 but is best from mid-range. He does have soft hands to catch balls but gets pushed around a little deep inside currently. His best skill by a lot is his shot blocking ability. He blocks shots out of the area and will be a true rim protector in college.
Vincent Berlucchi Vincent Berlucchi 6'7" | SF La Costa Canyon | 2022 State CA-S La Costa Canyon (CA) (Gamepoint 16 Elite)
-A flamethrower was on fire most of the weekend. He made 5 3’s vs The Show to keep them in the game and all five looked easy. He can score it inside but loves his jumpers. He moves well, he has good size and he seems to be a college specialist moving forward with upside for other parts of his game.