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October 15, 2009

Phoenix Fall Showcase Re-Cap

 

 

Chad Groth

Areacodesbasketball.com

 

Phoenix, AZ – The 3^rd Annual Phoenix Fall Showcase (PFS) featured over 400 players from Arizona, New Mexico, California, Nevada and Wyoming. Players that stood out were Terrell Stoglin, Jamal Franklin, Jahii Carson, Martyre DeMarco and George Matthews. The PFS also attracted several junior college, NAIA and Division II colleges that were in attendance. Several scouting & recruiting services were also present. Here is a list of the Top Prospects from the PFS.

 

Terrell Stoglin – (2010 Santa Rita HS, AZ) The point guard loves to attack and get his team going. Stoglin is one of the pure point guards in the country who can score at will and get to the basket at anytime. His quick step allows him to be very hard to stop and has already committed to Maryland.

 

Jamal Franklin – (2010 Westwind Prep, AZ) Franklin is one of the most athletic players in prep this year. He also can take you off the dribble and can jump out of the gym. In one game he exploded for 5 dunks in one half . Franklin has committed to San Diego State.

 

Jahii Carson – (2011 Mesa HS, AZ) The 5’11 point guard is going to give Stoglin and run for the scoring title this season. Carson is a crafty and skilled player on the court. His leadership on the floor is one of the best in the country and can take over a game with his scoring ability. Carson has gave a verbal commitment to Craig Robinson and Oregon State University.   

 

Tony Snell – (2010 Westwind Prep, AZ) Snell was a player to watch at the PFS. He also with Franklin are electrifying around the basket. Snell is a 6’8 wing player who committed to Steve Alford and the University of New Mexico.

 

Martyre DeMarco – (2011 Shadow Mountain, AZ) There is no better guard available in this class in Arizona that can score from anywhere. The 6’2 combo guard has flashes of Mike Bibby at times. DeMarco scored 57 points in one game in the PFS. He knows how to get to the basket and use his body on defenders to score. DeMarco is a solid mid to high D1 player. 

 

George Matthews – (2010 St Mary’s HS, AZ) Matthews can play with his back to the basket as well as turn and face up. At 6’7 he is such a gifted athlete he out matches his opponents. Matthews could be in the running for player of the year in Arizona. He could be headed to prep and has taken visits to St. John’s, Arizona, UNLV, Arizona State and Connecticut.

 

Matt Korcheck – (2010 Sabino HS, AZ) The 6’9 power forward is a consistent rebounder who likes to play physical. He runs the floor well for a big man, bocks shots and can score in the post. Korcheck already committed to University of Texas El Paso.

 

John Bailey – (2010 Dobson HS, AZ) Bailey can run the floor very well for a 6’10 post player. He can score and has a mid range game. He likes to defend and sees the floor well in transition. Bailey needs to learn how to use his size better and has committed to the University of Portland.

 

Carter Warnock – (2010 Seton Catholic HS, AZ) The 6’10 center is hard to stop under the basket. Uses his size well and has major upside. His recruitment has picked up as he is a sleeper in this 2010 class in Arizona. Warnock has gained interest from Eastern Washington, James Madison, Bowling Green, Arkansas Little-Rock, and Webber State.          

 

Blake Vedder – (2010 Impact Basketball Academy Las Vegas, NV) Vedder is long and has great upside as he picks up quick on the floor. At 7’3 he is one of the tallest players available and can pass and runs the floor well in transition. Very raw talent with his ability can be a solid mid to high major contributor. Is originally from Canton, OH and still available and has currently gained interest from USC, Oregon State, Kent State, Akron and Boise State.      

 

Demetrius Balark – (2012 Kellis HS, AZ) He showed why he is was the top 2012 prospect in the PFS along with his scoring ability and he is a great on ball defender. Balark impressed the scouts with his athletic ability and shooting guard skills. He will be an effective combo guard at the D1 level if he stays consistent. Already gaining interest from Oregon State, Memphis, Arizona, Georgetown, Pepperdine, Arkansas Little Rock and San Francisco.      

     

Joey De La Rosa – (2011 Impact Basketball Academy Las Vegas, NV) Runs the floor and finishes with ease under the basket. Has a good mid range game and must improve his mobility. The 6’9 power forward is an aggressive shot blocker who plays physical. De La Rosa is gaining college interest from Arkansas, Providence, Louisville and St. John’s.  

 

Lester Medford – (2011 Amphi HS, AZ) Has great floor leadership and can run a team. Has ability to score and attack the basket. Consistent jump shooting range, up to 15 feet. Underexposed point guard who will see his recruitment stock go up this season. Medford will be in the top 3 guards in his class of 2011 in Arizona.        

 

Tyler Russell – (2011 Millennium HS, AZ) Russell is a scoring guard that’s is physical and can score with contact, can also run the point or play two guard. Russell can shoot from anywhere on the floor, must learn to be patient at times when handling the ball. He is being recruited by Santa Clara, Portland, Yale, LSU and Stanford.

 

Christian Bower – (2010 Mesquite HS, AZ) The 6’0 guard has great ball handling skills. One of the top guard prospects in Arizona. Bower can play point or two guard position, good defender and tough player. Can score in bunches and will be the leader on his high school team this season.

 

Larry Lewis – (2012 Arcadia HS, AZ) This shooting guard is one of the best in his class. Showed great leadership on the floor and has a passion to score. Has great range and attacks well in transition. Makes players around him better, will be a D1 player in two years. Schools interested now include Washington State and Oregon State.

 

Torren Jones – (2013 Basha HS, AZ) Showed why he will be the best in his class. Great upside with a 6’8 presence already has good shot blocking skills. Rebounds around the basket with ease and can opened up the floor with his mid range shooting. Jones runs the floor extremely well for his size and will be a high major recruit.    

 

 

 

BEST OF THE WEST

 

Andre Hatchett – (2010 Santa Rita HS, AZ) very athletic wing player and has low- mid D1 offers.

 

Josh Amaya – (2010 Mesquite HS, AZ) The 6’10 center rebounds well and plays physical.

 

Ted Wang – (2010 Westwind Prep, AZ) The 7’0 center from China can help any team with his inside skills. Can also play outside and runs the floor well in transition.

 

Bo Barnes – (2010 Westwind Prep, AZ) shot the ball very well and is the most underrated shooting guard available. Has the best shooting range of any prep player in the nation. D1 ready.

 

Derek Detrick – (2010 Ironwood HS, AZ) Can run the floor and showed great shooting for a big. Used his 6’8 advantage to back down most of his opponents.

 

Tres LaChance – (2010 O’Connor HS, AZ) The 6’10 center is in shape. LaChance is a Big man that plays physical and will not back down. He also likes to rebound and play inside.

 

Brandon Burnett - (2010 Cienega HS, AZ) Needs to stay consistent being an athletic shooting guard who can attack the basket and needs to improve his shooting. Has great upside.

 

Kye De LaVeaga - (2013 Horizon HS, AZ) Can play either guard position and has great shooting range. Improved a lot over the last year, good floor leadership skills and defends well. Showed nice ball handling ability and has the package. Will be a D1 player when done.

 

John Marshall - (2013 Desert Vista HS, AZ) Excellent shooter and runs the break well, best shooter in his class.

 

Kisma Jagne - (2012 Cesar Chavez HS, AZ) well rounded big man. Good rebounder who runs the floor well for his size. Great upside and is still growing.  

 

Duncan Schramm - (2010 Desert Vista, AZ) One of the best shooters in the PFS, and plays well in transition.

 

Josh Goshen - (2010 Mt View Tucson, AZ) Plays multiple positions and was impressive when attacking the basket.

 

Chris Mason - (2012 St. Mary’s HS, AZ) Athletic talent who showed his scoring ability.  

 

Alex Johnson - (2011 Ironwood HS, AZ) Floor leader who runs the break well in transition.

 

Rod Caesar - (2010 Jackson HS, WY) Nice guard skills who defends well.

 

Ryan Taylor - (2010 Copper Canyon, AZ) Played all over the floor and was very athletic and active.  

 

Jason Garretson - (2011 Mesquite HS, AZ) Crafty PG that ran a team well, defends and drives to the basket.

 

Isaac Allen – (2014 Brimhall Jr. HS, AZ) The 6’9 center has a bright future ahead. Blocks shots, played good defense and ran the floor well. Allen did well against older players, high major talent, only 13 years old.