RHP State Preview: 2022 Standouts (Pt. 1)

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The 2021 edition of the Rolling Hills Prep State Preview Classic was a scaled down version of the event that is a must-see for Southern California basketball fans. Colony high school hosted the four game, one-day event which featured many of SoCal’s top programs and top players. Below is a breakdown of the junior class standouts from the showcase.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>James Agany</strong>, Crean Lutheran - This was our first look at Agany and were impressed with his fluid athleticism at 6-feet-11. The junior center is a capable rim protector and drive-deterrent in the painted area with his length and timing when contesting shots. Agany is still raw on the offensive end of the floor, but has a decent set of hands and runs the floor well.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Jack Fairchild</strong>, Crean Lutheran - Fairchild is a three-sport guy, football and track being his other specializations, and he showed a lot of that toughness during this event. The 6-foot-3 guard scored a team-high 14 points with a couple of physical drives and finishes in the painted area.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Jaden Henley</strong>, Colony - A lot of the talk surrounding Colony’s roster centers around [player_tooltip player_id="680216" first="Brenton" last="Knapper"] and the Titans’ trio of great sophomores, but Henley is a diamond in the rough on that team. The 6-foot-5 wing is a do-it-all type of player who can score when needed, guards multiple positions, rebounds in and out of his area and chips in all the little things needed to pull off a big win. Henley finished with nine points, all in the deciding fourth quarter, to help the Titans beat Chaminade.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="970273" first="Dahnte" last="Russell"]</strong>, Harvard-Westlake - Russell isn’t an immediate eye-test guy or someone who is going to jump off the floor due to his size, length or athleticism, but his role is essential for the Wolverines to be successful. The 5-foot-8 point guard plays the position in its true and traditional sense. He’s a set-up guy who limits turnovers, runs offense and provides vocal and by example leadership on both ends of the floor.</span></p>