The final NCAA viewing period started at 5pm on Wednesday. The Las Vegas Classic is one of three major events showcasing high school prospects this week as over 200 college coaches watched the action at Spring Valley High. Here are some player updates.
Chimezie Metu 6-foot-10 Post Lawndale (2015) Oakland Soldiers 17 Elite: Metu held his own against Chance Comanche of Earl Watson Elite. Metu is long in length but looked for his offense aggressively in the post. He altered shots with his height but needs bulk to handle more prototypical centers at the college level. If his perimeter skills progress, he can play the wing or forward positions.
Kyle Spackman 6-foot-7 F San Ramon Valley (2015) NBBA Donnellan: NBBA was overmatched as they were down 25-2 early against a bigger Team CP3 team. But Spackman hung tough and hustled for rebounds and offensives scores in the paint. He needs more perimeter skills and ball handling abilities. His height would limit him to a lower division college prospect.
Stephen Zimmerman 7-foot-0 Post Bishop Gorman (2015) Oakland Soldiers 17 Elite: Zimmerman has improved his confidence and offensive post moves since spring. He looked more fluid in his offensive moves as he has a nice left handed hook shot. But he still took and missed too many perimeter shots. With his size and rebounding abilities, he should focus his game in the paint.
Ryan Stewart 6-foot-9 Post St Patrick St Vincent (2015) Nor Cal Wildcats Elite Black 17u: Stewart has height and length to be a defensive stopper. He needs to add bulk for the next level. His offensive game and perimeter skills have room to grow.
Max Hazzard 6-foot-1 PG Loyola (2015) Oakland Soldiers 17 Elite: The Southern California prospect plays hard nose and attacking when bringing the ball up and to the basket. The Soldiers lost to Earl Watson Elite primarily due to bad guard play. Hazzard made a few turnovers but distributed well when he went to the basket.
Chance Ortega 6-foot-7 F Analy (2015) Nor Cal Wildcats Elite Black 17u: The Analy prospect hustles for rebounds and moved his feet well. He was primarily in the post but probably needs to add to his perimeter game to increase his recruiting stock. Otherwise, Ortega could be a low division prospect at the post position.
Jeff Wu 6-foot-3 PG Modesto Christian (2015) Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue: Wu plays in control and efficiently. He attacked the basket well but also made good outlet passes and found open teammates. The Taiwan native does not play flashy and is not overly athletic but would be a good fit in the right system.
Carlos Johnson 6-foot-5 El Cerrito (2016) Oakland Soldiers 17 Elite: The Arizona transfer plays tough and strong. The expression of bull in a china shop describes his style of play. He is undersized to be a post prospect and did not show a perimeter shot to be a wing. Only a junior, he will have two more years to develop.
Eric Toles 6-foot-4 SG Cosumnes Oaks (2015) Nor Cal Wildcats Elite Black 17u: The shooting guard prospect looks for his offense both inside and outside. He has good size for a guard and moves well on defense.
Eddie Ionescu 6-foot-5 SF Miramonte (2016) Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue: The Miramonte forward has a consistent and clean shooting form as his outside shot is his calling card. He needs to develop his lateral movement for defense, increase his size, and improve his dribble drive offense.
Casey Roquemore 5-foot-11 PG Berkeley (2015) Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue: The point guard has quickness and good dribbling as he was effective scoring to the basket. Roquemore is not a big guard in terms of bulk or height. If he can run the offense well, he has enough of the point guard skills to be a low division college prospect.
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