Trinity League Prospect Preview: Impact Wings

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 wings in, traditionally, one of the best leagues on the west coast.    Fisher made the move from Capistrano Valley down the road and across the freeway to JSerra where his combination of length, athleticism and slashing ability will provide much-needed depth on the wing for the Lions. The 6-foot-5 senior showed his two-way versatility this fall as a driver, cutter and finisher in transition and half-court offense while also stretching the floor with catch-and-shoot three-point consistency. Where Fisher will be most important is on the defensive end and on the offensive and defensive glass. His length, lateral athleticism and strength are the key traits in his ability to defend multiple positions. Fisher is coming off of a junior campaign where he averaged 20.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.     Conerly established himself as one of the 2027 class' most promising wings while at Inglewood High. Now, at St. John Bosco, the 6-foot-6 senior steps up in class in the Trinity League and is shaping up to be the driving force of the Braves' offense this season. Conerly averaged 19.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game during his junior season and, once eligible after transferring, will provide a much-needed scoring punch on the wing for Bosco. During the summer and fall, coach Matt Dunn used him in a variety of ways from initiating offense to playing in off-ball scoring roles but the biggest jump in Conerly's game has been his cleaned-up catch-and-shoot three mechanics.     Frisch will be an important piece to success for Orange Lutheran this season because of his ability to stretch the floor at the 3/4 position. Because of the Lancers' five-out, small-ball approach Frisch will likely draw the defensive assignment of the opposing team's big man, which, if he's knocking down his perimeter jumpers, creates a mismatch to expose. We've seen Frisch evolve from role player as a sophomore to starter and key contributor this summer and fall and his spot-up shooting and off-movement shooting abilities are his main calling cards.     Cunningham has all of the physical, athletic and skill tools of a wing prospect who is ready to take the next step in his game. At 6-feet-4 with a strong frame and good vertical athleticism, the junior has blended his slashing and finishing abilities with improved perimeter shooting to mold into a prospect who can handle, create and initiate offense or move off the ball and continue to impact the game offensively. Where Cunningham will be most important for JSerra will be on the defensive end as he will likely draw the assignment of guarding most opponents' best wing or perimeter scorer.     Smith was the second piece of Servite's talented freshmen class and returns as a sophomore looking to build on a strong first-year campaign where he averaged 11.6 points per game. The sophomore is a quick-twitch athlete who is best in transition and open-court offense where he attacks to his left hand and scores at the rim with confidence. Smith was also a confident perimeter shooter off the catch where he connected on 47 percent of his three-point shots last season. If Servite is to make a push for its first Trinity League win since the 2019-20 season, Smith's progress will be of the utmost importance.

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 wings in, traditionally, one of the best leagues on the west coast.