Patterson showed over the summer and fall that he is ready to take a big step forward in his junior season. The strong-framed left-handed guard has assumed a bigger role with the ball in his hands as a scorer and playmaker and it’s led to more confidence in his off-bounce attacking and creating abilities. Patterson is aggressive but smart and poised in transition offense where he uses his combination of speed and physicality to initiate and finish through contact. He is also showing flashes of improved decision-making and feel for the game when running offense.

Patterson will step into a larger offensive role for St. John Bosco this season as one of its more experienced players on a young team. The 6-foot-1 lefty looked confident attacking the basket in transition and half-court offense as he finished with a team-high 19 points on 7-for-11 from the field and four assists in a win over Rolling Hills Prep. The junior has shown consistent improvement over his first two high school seasons and could be in for a breakout season.