Welcome to the 2023 Canadian JUCO watch list, this is an ongoing blog post that will be consistently updated as players commit and/or become available. This is for players in search of a post secondary program & for coaches in need of high quality prospects. Each player on this list has been given both the seal of approval from their coaches or rival coaches & myself as a Canadian Basketball Recruiting Analyst. Similar to theScore's NBA Free Agency tracker but this will include available prospects, not just signees. I hope this list can help NAIA, NJCCA & CCAA programs recruit from the Great White North. For more information on any of the prospects listed below please reach out to Josh Millican on Instagram or Twitter @themapleminute.
Players:
Sean De Kovachich - Orangeville Prep - 6'5 - Forward
Impressive size and athleticism, excels in transition game
Solid perimeter shooter with range well beyond the arc
Strong rebounder and defender, one of the toughest kids in the country.
D'Andre Ormsby - Lincoln Prep - 6'3 - Point Guard
Quick and shifty guard with excellent ball-handling skills
Exceptional court vision and passing ability, makes teammates better
Reliable outside shooter, can also finish at the rim through contact
Jacob Ngoyi - Patrick School - 6'2 - Shooting Guard
Plays with incredible tempo and pace
Deadly three-point shooter, possesses a quick release and range
Strong ball handling skills and ability to create his own shot
Deandre Rowe - St. Pats/ONLX - 6'4 - Shooting Guard
Smooth scorer with a versatile offensive game
Attacks the basket fearlessly, finishes well through contact
Solid defender, uses his length to pick pocket and disrupt passing lanes
Jason Sache - All Saints/ONLX - 6'3 - Guard
Physically strong guard, can overpower opponents on drives and in the post
Effective mid-range shooter and paint scorer
Tenacious defender, applies pressure and forces turnovers
Jahsemar Olembe - Kitchener Collegiate - 6'5 - Shooting Guard
Long and athletic wing player with a high motor
Strong rebounder on both ends of the floor
Improving shooter with the ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc
Andrew Loyuk - Kennedy Prep - 6'2 - Point Guard
Super polished guard with the ability to bully other guards
Coachable as they come with a great work ehtic
Can create for himself and others
Nathaniel Smith - New Horizon Academy - 6'1 - Point Guard
Elite penetrator with ability to get to his spots with confidence
Above average basketball IQ and court vision
Can score from all 3 levels
Ajang Tong - CTA West - 6'6 - Forward
Versatile forward with good athleticism and mobility
Excels in transition and finishing at the rim
Developing offensive skills and rebounding presence
Felly Njilayi - Canada Top Flight Academy - 6'6 - Forward
Athletic forward with good size and versatility
Strong rebounder and shot blocker
Shows promise as a perimeter shooter and defender
Marcell Sherwood - Northstar Prep - 6'8 - Forward
Incredible athlete, one of the best in the province
Solid rebounder and interior scorer
Uses length and instincts to disrupt passing lanes
Faruq Balarabe - WCPA - 6'7 - Forward
Athletic forward with good strength and agility
Effective in the paint and on the offensive glass
Active defender with shot-blocking ability
Randy Otieno - Centennial - 6'3 - Guard
Quick and crafty guard with good ball-handling skills
Strong scorer, especially in transition and off the dribble
Active defender, uses quickness to disrupt opponents
Richard Moses - 6'3 - Guard - COMMITTED TO DOUGLAS COLLEGE
Quick and elusive guard with great handles
Creative playmaker, excels in pick-and-roll situations
Solid three-point shooter, can create his own shot
Isaiah Panom - WCPA - 6'9 - Forward
Long and athletic forward with good shot-blocking ability
Developing offensive game, can finish around the rim/ lob threat
Active on the boards, crashes for rebounds
Tayshon Potoma - RISE - 6'0 - Guard
Quick and agile guard with good ball-handling skills
Excellent three-point shooter, especially off the catch
Competes on defense, applies pressure on the ball
Sam Lufulabo - United Scholastic Academy - 6'11 - Center
Tall and mobile center with good length
Solid shot blocker and rebounder
Developing offensive game, shows major promise as a post scorer
May 23rd 2023
Chris Simunovic - Terror Prep - 6'2 - Shooting Guard
The best shooter on this list far and away, over 1000 points and 200+ made 3's
Basketball IQ is through the roof but still a student of the game
Can get it done off the bounce or catch and shoot, reliable as they come
Justice Small - Terror Prep - 6'4 - Small Forward
Relentless rebounder with excellent timing and position
Overly efficient in creating/finishing second chance opportunities
A lockdown versatile defender
Khedit Gatluak - St. Mary's - 6'6 - Small Forward
Next level athleticism and vertical
Can guard a variety of positions with his length & foot speed
College ready frame and motor
May 27 2023
Daniel Smith - Northstar Prep - 6'3 - Shooting Guard
Unbelievably crafty 2-guard who excels at attacking close-outs
Can score from all 3-levels with efficiency
Coachable as they come
Ronald Mael Keutcva Nana - Shawinigan Prep - 6'11 - Center
Extremely long & athletic big man with great body control for his size
Raw but promising footwork and jump shot
Can put the ball on the floor and attack in the half court
Malik Gibbs - 5'11 - Lincoln Prep - Point Guard
Incredibly gifted iso-player, knows exactly how to get to his spots
Tight handle and is not phased under pressure
High end basketball IQ and court vision, operates well in P&R
Bobby Mabeny - 6'4 - Edge Prep - Shooting Guard
Knockdown shooter with great floor spacing and awareness
Crafty with the ball in his hand with ability to set up teammates off the dribble
Pesky defender who utilizes his length to disrupt passing lanes
Majer Malou - 6'5 - Mennonite Brethren Collegiate Institute - Small Forward
Uthman Fakih - 5'11 - Scarborough Prep - Point Guard
Shifty guard with great foot speed
Excels in transition and gets down hill in a hurry
Can get in the paint and create or score
Gustave Kabemba - 6'5 - TLAP Sports Academy Florida - Shooting Guard
Big guard who can bully other guards or small forwards with his size
Great shooting stroke from beyond the arc
Scoring touch is as polished as your sisters nails
Harsimratpreet Sohal - 6'4 - Terror Prep - Shooting Guard
3-point specialist who doesn't mind shooting a transition triple
Spaces the floor well
Solid length on defense and understands sets
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