We spent much of Day 2 in Las Vegas at the adidas Super 64. Dream Vision, which features Bishop O'Dowd point guard Paris Austin and Sacramento's Solomon Young are 2-1 in pool play while the Oakland Rebels are even at 1-1. Here are some player updates.
Chris Hanson 6-foot-7 PF Campolindo (2015) Lakeshow 17 Elite: Campolindo has a good chance of improving on their 23 win season with a solid post player in Hanson. At first glance, Hanson does not have the prototypical height to play the paint and looks like he would be lead-footed. But the 2015 prospect plays bigger than his height, moves with quick feet, and plays with constant effort and hustle. He scored on a few nice post moves and hit one top of the key three point shot. He has skills and plays with effort, but his height and perimeter skills will affect his college level for recruiting.
Isaiah Thomas 6-foot-9 PF Bishop O'Dowd (2015) Oakland Rebels 17: Thomas is trying to parlay this summer into more recruiting interest in the fall. The power forward was battling lower back problems but still displayed a good midrange game and ability in the paint. He rebounds and altered several potential shot attempts. Thomas sat out last year due to transfer rules but should benefit from the exposure of playing for a top California high school program. His Rebels coach said that Cal Poly and Santa Clara have inquired.
Jesse Hunt 6-foot-6 Wing Drake (2015) Lakeshow 17 Elite: Hunt continues the Lakeshow 17 Elite theme of playing with hustle and effort as the team won their opening day game by 25 with the mercy rule in effect. Hunt got a few offensive rebounds with good positioning and also connected from the perimeter a few times. He looked comfortable handling the ball and going to the rim.
Solomon Young 6-foot-7 PF Sacramento (2016) Dream Vision 17: The Sacramento product is one of two 2016 prospects on a talented Dream Vision squad. His size and speed would be comparable to an elite football linebacker. He uses those traits to be an active rebounder and defender. He had an impressive transition lob dunk to showcase his explosiveness. Many of the west coast colleges are interested but his Dream Vision coach confirmed that east coast programs are now sending out feelers about Young.
Osi Nwachukwu 6-foot-4 Wing San Leandro (2015) Oakland Rebels 17: The wing prospect does everything above average. He brought up the ball, can dribble comfortably, display versatile scoring, has length for defense, and goes after rebounds. His height and size do not translate at the college level as he will need to be more perimeter focused. But Nwachukwu has skills for the lower division college levels.
Dontay Bassett 6-foot-8 PF Oldsmar Christian (2016) Oakland Rebels 16: Bassett is attending prep school in Florida as he was at San Lorenzo last year. He is a prototypical power forward who can score from midrange, rebound, and challenge shots. His ball handling and passing are still in progress.
Jeevin Sandhu 6-foot-3 SG Bishop O'Dowd (2015) Oakland Rebels 17: Sandhu is another player overlooked on his high school team. The senior prospect has a good mechanics on his shot and connected a few times when left open. He has good size but needs more ball handling skills.
Jeremi Hanks 6-foot-4 SG Oakland (2016) Oakland Rebels 16: The Oakland product has good athleticism and size for a guard. The 2016 prospect moves his feet well on defense and slashes to the basket. A more consistent perimeter scoring would complement his points at the basket.
Christian Terrell 6-foot-4 SG Sacramento (2016) Dream Vision 16: Terrell has good size for the guard role. He is an active defender and hits the boards hard. He made an open three point shot to show some range.
Paris Austin 6-foot-0 PG Bishop O'Dowd (2015) Dream Vision 17: Austin is a quick point guard who directs traffic and offensive sets well. He is not hesitant about taking perimeter shots. According to his Dream Vision coach, Florida State has offered while Boise State, Cal, Creighton, and UNLV are interested.
Tre Finch 6-foot-1 PG Sacramento (2016) Dream Vision 16: Finch is a scoring point guard as he attacks the basket but also looks for his perimeter shot. On a loaded Sacramento High team, he will have the chance to be more of a distributor and facilitator.
Notes
Stanford Coach Johnny Dawkins was at the adidas64 event. He confirmed son, Aubrey, is on the Michigan roster after playing one year of prep basketball after Palo Alto High.
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