Padilla has excellent strength, body control and athleticism for his size, and he’s producing a lot for his East Catholic squad this season. The 6-foot-2 sophomore does a really excellent job cutting to the rim and finding pockets in the paint to receive the ball, and he does a fantastic job finishing with contact. On numerous occasions, I’ve seen him elevate and take contact while also being able to convert and-ones with both hands. Padilla’s physicality and strength are quite intriguing for his age, but it’s unclear whether he’ll continue to grow and get bigger.

Padilla has excellent strength, body control and athleticism for his size, and he’s producing a lot for his East Catholic squad this season. The 6-foot-2 sophomore does a really excellent job cutting to the rim and finding pockets in the paint to receive the ball, and he does a fantastic job finishing with contact. On numerous occasions, I’ve seen him elevate and take contact while also being able to convert and-ones with both hands. Padilla’s physicality and strength are quite intriguing for his age, but it’s unclear whether he’ll continue to grow and get bigger.