Louisiana JUCO Report
Sometimes we often wonder about past preps and what they are doing on the next level. Recently, I got a chance to see some of the 2018 class playing for in state junior colleges. What I saw reminded me why…
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Continue ReadingSometimes we often wonder about past preps and what they are doing on the next level. Recently, I got a chance to see some of the 2018 class playing for in state junior colleges. What I saw reminded me why some of these young men were highly sought after preps during their high school days.
Latreavin Black / Soph. / 6’5″ / SUSLA
The former Fair Park & Southwood star is still a stout paint presence on offense and defense. He is one of the best rebounders I have seen because of the way he attacks the ball on the offensive and defensive boards. Black is also a sound help defender. He hedges hard in pick-and-roll situations and gives up his body to take charges with regularity. On offense, Black is relentless when attempting to finish under the basket. Even when his shot is blocked, his instincts help him track the ball and gather it quickly for another attempt. Black has a consist mid-range jumper as well. At the end of this season, any school who needs an great defender and consistent scorer should be knocking on his door.
Desmond Vaughn / Soph. / 6’3″ / SUSLA
Vaughn is one of the more athletic wings that I have seen on the high school or JUCO level. He makes highlight plays on the regular with his finishes above the rim. Along with his exploits above the rim, he flat out shoots the corner three with great consistency. Vaughn hits timely shots that will stretch his team’s lead or bring them within a bucket. He has no fear in taking and making those types of shots. Vaughn is also an above average perimeter defender. He will guard everyone from the point guard to the other team’s best player without hesitation. Wing players who are “3 and D” guys are always needed on the next level. Vaughn is one that will be an asset to any four year school that takes a chance on him.
Le’treveon Jones / Soph. / 5’9″ / SUSLA
It is something to be said of a player who is instant offense when he steps on the floor. Jones has been that player for the Port City Jags this season. Even though he can flat out score, the way he goes about it is a little different. Jones is a good on ball defender and he usually gets a steal or two to get himself going. Whether it is an acrobatic finish or uncontested layup, this process helps Jones get into the game. From there, a light switch goes off. He can hit defenders with the step back three, the dribble pull-up, or the jab step in a jumper. Even at under six feet, his elevation on his jumper is unmatched most times. Jones may end up with 20 points in under 20 minutes of play on any given night. Pretty good for someone of his stature.
Jonanthan Cisse / Frosh. / 6’3″ / LSU-Eunice
Cisse was the point guard on a state championship St. Thomas More team in 2018 before attending prep school in Tennessee last season. Now he is back in the Boot and is showing why he was a top recruit in Louisiana. Cisse has a crafty handle that is virtually impossible to steal. Small guards, quick guards, or tall guards, he can navigate around any of them. When he gets to the paint, Cisse finishes through contact no matter how hard he is hit. He even punishes teams from the foul line if he does not make the bucket off penetration. He also shoots a fluid jumper and plays defense. His point guard skills are top notch. A college looking for a point guard may hope he is leaving Eunice early. If he does, they are getting a good one.
The class of 2018 is ready to move on to the next level to finish their collegiate careers. The improvement in their game shows that junior college can be a beneficial route. These four are prime candidates to move into a four year program and make an immediate impact.