Article 344: Spring Showcase report

April 27, 2013

The 2nd Nor Cal Spring Showcase kicked off Friday evening at City College of San Francisco. As this is Northern California's only NCAA certified event, several college coaches were in attendance with more expected to arrive over the weekend. Here are some players who stood out from the opening evening session.

Kendall Mcintosh 6-foot-6 PF Freedom (Lakeshow 16 Black) 2015: Freedom will have another post player to make them quite dominant in the paint with Mcintosh. The sophomore is long and athletic. He jumps well and has a nose for the ball. He is aggressive with his post offense but also is comfortable in kicking the ball out to open perimeter shooters.

Sherron Bradford 5-foot-11 PG Granite Bay (E-Time Hoops) 2013: Bradford plays like a prototypical point guard who looks to distribute and direct a team. He can create opportunities for teammates off his dribble. The nephew of Sacramento Kings Assistant Coach Bobby Jackson, Bradford has quick hands and stays in front on perimeter defense.

Andre Green 6-foot-0 SG Bear Creek (BFS Blackout 16U) 2015: Green had a quick release on his shot as he converted from the perimeter. As a sophomore, he has a good frame and projects to grow into an ideal shooting guard size.

Kiree Hutchings 6-foot-2 PG Santa Cruz (West Valley Woodie Hoops) 2015: The sophomore directs his team and moves without the ball well. He is a good defender as he helps on weak side defense. He plays with intangibles like hustle and encouraging his teammates that will not show up in the stat sheet.

Matt Bejsovec 6-foot-3 Wing Ponderosa (Cal Elite 16U) 2015: Ponderosa had a season to forget but Bejsovec should help next season. The sophomore plays heady and does a lot of things well. The wing moves well without the ball, positions well for rebounds, has a nose for the ball on the defense, and was aggressive with his offense. He is a versatile player who should help his varsity team next year.

Josaf Zamora 6-foot-2 SG Newark Memorial (Oakland Kings) 2013: Zamora is an athletic guard who is a versatile scorer. 'Jo Jo' plays above the rim with ease. He defends the perimeter aggressively and tenaciously.

Aiden Naughton 5-foot-11 SG Granite Bay (E-Time Hoops) 2014: This junior is undersized at the guard position but physically tough. However, he has a consistent perimeter game and is fearless going to the rim.

Kevin Dent 6-foot-3 SG West Campus (Cal Elite 16U) 2015: Dent can score both inside and outside. He has good length to disrupt passing lanes and to guard on the perimeter. The sophomore needs to refine his skills further but has the prototypical shooting guard frame.

Quinn Ryan 6-foot-6 PF Bear Creek (BFS Blackout 16U) 2015: The sophomore is a versatile forward. He has good form on his midrange game but also displayed a smooth turnaround jumper. He has adequate size to rebound and play the post. Ryan is not overly quick but moved his feet well. He probably is suited to be a power forward if he can add to his height. Otherwise, his perimeter game and ball handling will need to expand to be a wing player.

Charlie Duysen 6-foot-3 SF Marin Catholic (Lakeshow 16 Black) 2015: Duysen plays deliberate and methodical. He is in control with his passing and shot selection. He seems to let the game come to him and plays smart.

Donald Mims 6-foot-10 C Center (Cal Elite 17U) 2013: The Center High prospect is long and lean but is athletic. He dunked with ease and was disruptive in altering shots in the paint. Mims needs to add bulk but is an intriguing project as he has the height and wingspan to play the post in college.

Michael Sullivan 6-foot-0 PG Redwood (Lakeshow 16 Black) 2016: The freshman is a traditional point guard who looks to distribute and pass first. He plays defense in a feisty manner. Sullivan did hit a few perimeter shots as well.

Benjamin Bell 6-foot-3 PF Shasta (Cal Elite 16U) 2016: The freshman has a big frame and good size but is still fairly agile in his lateral movement. He positions well for his rebounds. Bell can grow and develop into a nice back to the basket power forward prospect.