Santa Ana – Mid Major Hoops Report staff was in town at Nike Extravaganza XIX at the Meruelo Athletic Center hosted by Mater Dei Catholic HS. The Extravaganza event showcased some of the top high school basketball programs and top players in America.
MMHR is highlighting this year’s top student athlete performers in the Nike Extravaganza based on in game performance and NOT pre-existing hype or bias or next level projection. This is an opinion solely based on MMHR staff and other influential scouts/colleagues.
Eyassu Worku 6’0″ Guard Los Alamitos 2016
Good ball handling skills, uses body to protect dribble, Floor leader, controls tempo when in game, quick in transition, shoots three well, needs to work on mid range game to be more effective. Game stats: 14pts 5/14 FGs 3/7 3pt 3/4 FTs 4 Rebs vs Colony HS
Khalid Washington 6’4″ Guard Los Alamitos HS 2014
Long frame, crisp ball handling, makes good decisions in half court, penetrates well, needs to work on Jumper from mid range. Game Stats: 9pts 3/7 FGs 3/5 FTs 4Rebs 2Asst VS Colony HS
Jack Kaub Forward 6’6″ Los Alamitos HS 2015
Hustler, plays his role well, knows how to position himself in the paint, good footwork, needs to work on face up game. Game stats: 16pts 4/7FGs 6/9FTs 14Rebs 2Asst vs Colony HS
Marquis Reed 6’4″ Guard Upland HS 2015
Good burst with a 2nd gear, slasher type player, uses jab steps to set up attacks to the rim, ball handling is okay could be better, needs to work on the three ball. Game Stats: 14pts 5/9.FGs 1/2.3pts 3/5.FTs 4Rebs 3Assists VS Gardena-Serra
Jason Richardson 6’2″ PG Gardena-Serra HS 2015
Very steady PG, good size body, protects the ball well, gets teammates involved, good floor vision, controls tempo and head is always on a swivel. Game stats: 10pts 3/6 FGs 1/2 3Pts 3/3 FTs, 2 Rebs, 7assists, 0 Turnovers. Vs Upland HS
Deontae North 6’5″ Wing/Forward Corona-Centennial 2014
High Motor, runs floor, has deep range shot, dribbles effectively with both hands, gets to basket at will, quick first step, creates good seperation. Stats: 19pts 6/12 FGs 1/6 3pts 6/9 FTs 10 Rebs 2 assist 3 Turnovers vs Redondo Union HS
Ian Fox 6’0″ Guard Redondo Union HS 2014
Attacks the basket at a high level in transition, off dribble in half court, jump shot, and with solid passes to his teammates, Has a good three ball and good mid range game, needs to work on better seperation moves in half court. Stats: 17pts 4/13FGs 3/9 3pts 6/6FTs 3Rebs 3assists vs Corona Centennial HS
Johnnie Vassar 5’11” PG J Serra HS 2014
Lefty, very fast in transition with ball in hand, explosive off vertical, very shifty with handle, change of direction moves are on point, has pull up game, fearless going to the hole. Great pickup for Northwestern!
Stats: 21pts 4Rebs 4Assist 2TOs vs Bishop Gorman
Nick Blair 6’6″ Forward Bishop Gotman HS 2015
Long athletic, bouncy, gets to the rim, solid rebounder for his position, good defender, decent footwork, needs to use Jab step more, shoots it well.
Stats: 11pts 5rebs 1assist 2Blks vs JSerra HS
Jordan Mclaughlin 6’0″ PG Etiwanda HS 2014
Dominated 2nd half versus St John Bosco with his playmaking abilities. He made some tough shots from three point range under 3mins left to tighten the score up. Jordan, has great handle, poise, most of all feel for the game, easily attacks basket, utilizes pump fake well to draw fouls, very smart player. USC has a diaper dandie in the making. Stats: 30pts in 2nd half enough said!! Vs St John Bosco HS
Kameron Edwards F Etiwanda HS 2015
Strong showing at the Nike Extravaganza in Santa Ana, Calif. finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds against St. John Bosco (CA)
Corey Henson 6’0″ PG DeMatha Catholic HS 2014
Excellent mid range jump shot, shifty handles in half court pick n roll situations, makes good decisions and basketball plays, good footwork on defensive end, good court vision
Stats: 33pts 6rebs 1assist vs Westchester
Elijah Stewart 6’4″ G Westchester HS 2014
Shoots three ball well, good shooting form, needs to work on mid range jump shot, attack first guard, good playmaker, high motor, good vision in traffic, advances ball in transition, knows how to draw contact to get to FT line. Stats: 32pts 6rebs 3assist 2TO vs DeMatha Catholic
Miles Reynolds 6’1″ PG Whitney Young HS 2014
Head strong point guard, Chicago Tough, he will take the three point shot and make it, scores in bunches, really good on ball defender, gets teammates involved, floor leader and senses when he needs to take scoring charge or feed the hot hand.
Stats: VS Mater Dei HS
Michael Cage Jr 6’10” Center Mater Dei HS 2016
Long arms and long legs, big hands, very active in every play, great knack for finding the ball, good timing, finishes around the basket, runs floor well, needs to work on back to basket game, alters shots. Stats:
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