Regional Rankings: 2022 Players to Watch in OC (I)
Over the last few weeks, the Prep Hoops SoCal staff has broken down each ranking update with in-depth pieces on the top players by position, by class and covered sleepers and players to watch across the vast SoCal area. In…
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Continue ReadingOver the last few weeks, the Prep Hoops SoCal staff has broken down each ranking update with in-depth pieces on the top players by position, by class and covered sleepers and players to watch across the vast SoCal area. In our latests rankings coverage, we wanted to regionalize the lists a little more, and in four previous pieces we took a look at Orange County’s Top 20 players. You’ll find links to those pieces below as well as some more talented prospects to watch in the area.
OC Region Coverage
Regional Rankings: Orange County Top Five
Regional Rankings: Rounding Out the OC Top 10
Regional Rankings: OC’s Best (11-15)
Regional Rankings: OC’s Best (16-20)
Rising Juniors to Watch in OC
Mac West III Mac West III 6'5" | SF Capistrano Valley Christian | 2022 State CA-S , Capistrano Valley Christian – West is a strong, physical prospect who is best when attacking the basket and absorbing and finishing through contact in the paint. The 6-foot-3 combo guard brings a relentlessness and aggressive scoring mentality each time he takes the floor.
Aden Casarez Aden Casarez 6'1" | SG Fountain Valley | 2022 State CA-S , Fountain Valley – Casarez is up there with the best shooters in Orange County. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard has a smooth release, moves well without the ball, has good shot prep and isn’t afraid to take, and make, perimeter shots when the game is on the line.
Trey Wilborn Trey Wilborn 6'4" | SF Edison | 2022 State CA-S , Edison – Wilborn is a has a smooth lefty stroke with good size for the position at 6-feet-4. He was forced to sit the first portion of the season after transferring to Edison from Mater Dei, but slowly got into an offensive rhythm and earned more minutes during his sophomore year. Look for Wilborn to assume a bigger role next season.
John McFadden John McFadden 6'3" | SF San Juan Hills | 2022 State CA-S , San Juan Hills – McFadden has really good size and versatility to go along with a fast-improving perimeter skill-set. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard combines his perimeter shooting ability with high percentage slashing and finishing. He has also shown the ability to guard multiple positions and rebound well for his size and position.
Braedyn Benhard Braedyn Benhard 6'6" | PF Foothill | 2022 State CA-S , Foothill – The 6-foot-6 power forward brings his hard hat to the floor each and every game. Benhard works hard on the offensive and defensive boards, scores around the basket with touch and through contact, and uses his physicality to draw fouls and get to the free throw line where he converts at a high rate.