2010 Pangos Sweet 16: Day 1
by Dinos Trigonis
(April 24, 2010)
The 2nd annual Pangos Sweet 16 is being held April 24-25, 2010 @ Cabrillo High School (Long Beach CA) and Lynwood High School (CA). Asizeable contingent of media and scouts were on hand on Day 1 including Adam Gorney (Rivals.com), Joel Francisco (ESPN.com), Dinos Trigonis (Fullcourt Press, Hoop Scoop andNothing But Net Magazine), Etop Udo-Ema (Fullcourt Press & Hoopmasters), Matt Rodriguez (BallisLife.com), Neal Nieves (Coast to Coast Recruiting) and Roy White (West Coast Hoops Report).
While there was a bevy of talent present, in this report (Part I) we will highlight ten players who stock was on the rise after the event’s opening day.
Gabe York 6’2” 2012 Orange Lutheran (Orange CA)
Super-skilled combo-guard is very explosive as his spectacular tomahawk slam in traffic against Organized Chaos demonstrated!
Kenyatta Smith 6’8” 2011 Flintridge Prep (La Canada CA)
Strong and burly postman has a fine touch around the cup and his ability to be a physical presence allows him to make an impact at both ends. Very good student reminds me of former Stanford PF Rob Little.
Ronnie Stevens 6’9” 2011 Serra (Gardena CA)
Ferocious defender pulled down 15-plus rebounds in Belmont Shore’s win over LA Rockfish. Very underrated shooter from 15 feet in.
Robert Garrett 6’10” 2011 Sacramento (Sacramento CA)
Long center is a harassing defender and imposing shot-blocker.
Skylar Spencer 6’7” 2012 Price (Los Angeles CA)
Rapidly developing forward is an excellent shot-blocker and emerging offensive post threat.
Ramon Eaton 6’7” 2011 Sheldon (Sacramento CA)
Long and athletic combo-forward saved Team Odom from an opening round loss to Team Holla when he caught a teammate’s errant miss and laid the rock in for the game-winning bucket at the buzzer.
Dominique Taplin 6’1” 2011 Oakland (Oakland CA)
Aggressive combo-guard can get to the rim off the dribble.
Grant Verhoeven 6’7” 2012 Central Valley Christian (Visalia CA)
Versatile young forward has impressive court instincts and the skills and potential to be a Pac-10 recruit.
Juan Anderson 6’6” 2011 Castro Valley (Castro Valley CA)
Athletic swingman is a multi-dimensional player that can guard all three perimeter spots.
Donovan Johnson 6’2” 2012 Palisades (Los Angeles CA)
Quick guard is a terror when he drives to the hoop off the dribble.
*** In the next report (Part II) we will highlight additional players that showed well at the event.
***Photo by Nick Koza (SportsAmp.com)
