The Las Vegas Classic ended pool play Friday as the Bay Area Warriors had a nice day-ending win to finish their pool at 2-1. The adidas Super 64 started bracket play as the Oakland Rebels 16 had an impressive win to continue their run in the championship bracket. Here are some player updates.
Anthony Townes 6-foot-6 PF Modesto Christian (2015) Las Vegas Prospects 17U: The Pacific commit does not have the prototypical height for a power forward but makes up for that with his physical style and big hands to allow him to be an effective defender and rebounder. He has good mobility, runs the floor well, and has strong leaping ability. Offensively, he can add to his game with improved shooting range and ball handling.
Case Dufrane 6-foot-8 PF Half Moon Bay (2015) Bay Area Warriors 17U: Dufrane is a tweener in that his size may not be ideal power forward size while his perimeter game is not polished enough for the small forward role. He hit a few mid range shots and held his position in the paint. Half Moon Bay has optimism for another strong upcoming season. His club coach confirmed that Navy has some interest as a Navy assistant coach was in attendance.
Joey Calcaterra 6-foot-0 G Marin Catholic (2017) Lakeshow 16 Elite: With his team struggling in the first half, the 2017 prospect displayed some impressive playmaking abilities. He drove to the basket for a few scores, hit a few perimeter shots, and caused a few steals in the backcourt. He is undersized and thin but still has three years to add size as he was a contributor at Marin Catholic as a freshman.
Noah Blackwell 6-foot-2 G Roseville (2015) Team Superstar 17U: Blackwell is aggressive on offense as he did not shy away from shooting. His size may suit him better at the point guard role as he looked comfortable handling the ball. He has a solid center of gravity to take contact and be effective in the paint.
Kevin Warren 6-foot-2 G St Mary's (2016) Oakland Rebels 16: The 2016 product is a good outside shooter and moves well on perimeter defense. He finishes effectively in transition offense as well. Warren needs to add bulk and strength to his game.
Lewis Hayes 6-foot-5 F Chavez (2015) Nor Cal Warriors 17U: Hayes is a low division college prospect but is a space eater and puts up numbers. At Chavez High in Stockton last season, he put up 10.9 points and 6.9 rebounds. He has good post skills but could add to his perimeter skill set.
Michael Sullivan 6-foot-2 PG Redwood (2016) Lakeshow 16 Elite: The point guard plays fundamentally well as he moves feet on defense and dribbles in control. He has good lower body strength as he is able to go to the basket strong and absorb contact well. Sullivan also displayed an outside touch.
Sayeed Pridgett 6-foot-4 Wing El Cerrito (2016) Oakland Rebels 16: Pridgett has the length and versatility to play any of the perimeter positions. He has solid ball handling and directs his team well as the Rebels 16 team won their bracket game.
Henry Feinberg 6-foot-4 Wing Branson (2016) Bay Area Warriors 17U: Feinberg does not jump out from an athletic nor a size perspective but he made several offensive and defensive plays in helping his club to rally for a second pool win. His game is multi dimensional as he rebounded, defended, scored, and distributed. Only a 2016 prospect, he still has time to develop into a more complete player.
Kendrick Jackson 6-foot-4 SG Granite Bay (2015) Team Superstar 17U: Jackson has bounced around the past few years in terms of both high school and club teams. But the 2015 prospect still has good size and fundamental skills for a guard as his father was former NBA player, Bobby Jackson. Jackson said that he may return to Northern California to Capitol Christian but that final decision will not be till mid August.
Kahliel Wyatt 6-foot-4 Wing Oroville (2015) Nor Cal Warriors 17U: Wyatt comes from the less travelled area of Oroville but shows some versatile ball handling and finishing skills. He has good length but will need some bulk. He is a prospect at the lower division college levels.
Notes
Team Superstar 17U Marquese Chriss did not play as he was at the USA basketball trials while Lance Coleman has mononucleosis.
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