Gabriel Vargas, PHS-The 6-foot-5 combination guard lit up the final game with 19 points, including 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. The South Florida native displayed deft and deadeye 3-point gunning acumen, spotting up and hitting and also creating his shot off the dribble. A high IQ guard, Vargas knows how to facilitate and orchestrate the offensive tempo.
Taurus Watson, CPCA Gold–The 6-foot-3 guard from South Carolina helped Central Pointe navigate through an irregular start, hitting shots and getting to the rim with ease. In the second half, the lefty helped pioneer an aerial game as the white Tigers got out in transition and routinely finished above the rim extravagantly. Watson scored 17 points to help pioneer the team to a 58-49 win in a heated game that included theatrics and trash talk and felt more like late March than September.
Malikai Delgado, PHS—The 6-foot-5 guard came out of nowhere to register his presence as one of the event’s more noteworthy performers. Possessing a college ready body and a knack for knifing his way to the rim and finishing ambidextrously, the Massachusetts native is definitely a sleeper who will garner attention from college coaches.
Delgado’s handle and high IQ and feel for the game enable him to lead by example.
Noah Tovar, CPCA Gold—The 6-foot-4 combination guard, known as a shot-maker, put together an eye opening performance with his sneaky bounce and ability to get above the rim. The South Florida native, who played at Calvary Christian, displayed poise on both sides of the floor and helped pioneer a second half surge authored by himself and high rising teammates. The White Tigers leaked out in transition and crunched home authoritative dunks to build the lead.
Luis Young, PHS—The 5-foot-10 guard proved he can heat it up in a hurry during PHS’ performance against Prep Blue.
Young buried three consecutive 3-pointers and displayed a quick release. He additionally showed the quickness, pesky defense, and knack for applying pressure across all 94 feet. If the killer instinct he put forth in the second half surfaces again and again, he’s got the potential to be a late-riser caliber of prospect.
Tyran Rogers, CPCA—The well built 6-foot-5 guard/forward is lethal for his versatility and multi positional status. The Indiana native got CPCA jump started, knocking back a straight away and corner 3-pointer and bulldozing his way to the rim. Rogers, who has posted a double double already in this embryonic phase of the season, finished with 14 points, six boards, and three steals in the win.
Dominic Gooden, PHS—The Class of 2022 guard would grind at a furious pace this summer, defying the limitations of Covid while adding components to his game.
A shot-maker who knows how to manufacture points in a variety of ways and get to the free throw line, Gooden opened eyes as a high IQ combination guard. He’s got a shifty, crafty style and can handle it and facilitate.
Perry Robinson VI, CPCA—The 6-foot-7 Robinson barreled his way to the rim throughout the second half, scored 17 points and helped spearhead CPCA’s transition attack and above rim game. Both aspects helped atone for a listless first half and eventually overcome a hot shooting PHS team. Robinson is a traditional inside-outside threat with a guard’s skill set and the ability to go to work inside.
Fauston Phanor, PHS—The 6-foot-10 Class of 2021 prospect oozes of upside as a mobile big who can gather rebounds and run the floor and alter the trajectory of shots. This, along with his wingspan and intimidating size, makes Phanor a safe bet to ascend the recruiting marker this season.
