SoCal Class of 2021 Players to Watch

<p><span style="font-size: 1rem; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">The 2019-20 season has come and gone, and each year we see different players rise up and take on expanded roles for their respective teams. Sometimes freshmen are able to step in right away and make a big impact. Older players take on a bigger role.</span></p> <p>For the class of 2021, this upcoming year is huge. Not only is it their final year of high school basketball, but it’s also one more shot at showcasing their game for college coaches.</p> <p>Here’s a few players I’ve been able to watch this year who could take a big step forward as a senior.</p> <p>1. [player_tooltip player_id="951240" first="Lorenzo" last="Marsh"] – St Anthony</p> <p>Marsh had a really solid junior season. He’s an athletic wing who can score and defend multiple positions. He can create his own shot on the perimeter and he has expanded range out to the three-point line. He’s active around the rim and crashes the offensive glass for second shot opportunities. Has good length defensively. A bit of a combo guard who can handle the ball and pass.</p> <p>2. Lucas Bagsik – St Genevieve</p> <p>Basik is a small, but crafty point guard. He’s a lights out shooter from the three-point line. He is a solid scorer and shooter, but his strength lies in his point guard ability. He’s got great instincts and court awareness; good vision. Always looking to create easy opportunities for his teammates. Has a little bit of flair to his passing game. Good starting point guard.</p> <p>3. Jordan Williams – Beverly Hills</p> <p>When I first saw Williams play back during last summer, what stood out the most to me was his rebounding ability. He’s a good rebounder on both ends of the floor, but he excels on the offensive end. He has good timing on his boards. He is active around the rim and he’s able to get put backs and tip-ins. When he secures the board, he’s looking to go back up strong and finish at the rim.</p> <p>4. [player_tooltip player_id="951246" first="Jed" last="Miller"] – Agoura</p> <p>Miller is one of the better three-point shooters in the SoCal area. He can shoot it from anywhere on the court. He has limitless range and it extends beyond the standard high school three-point line. He is a solid spot up shooter, he gets set on the arc and waits for the pass. He’s able to create his own perimeter offense as well; he can hit step back threes and can pull-up threes in transition.</p> <p><b>5. Uriah Foster - Maranatha</b></p> <p>Foster I saw for the first time last summer, and what stood out the most was his commitment to defense. He showed off an ability to score, but defense is his calling card. He makes defense a real part of his game. He contests everything, no shot comes easy for the player he’s guarding. He can block shots, has great timing. He’s step in and draw a charge too.</p>