Good Hoops Classic: Standout Performers

For the third consecutive year I made my way to Edmonton to watch the Good Hoops Classic. As always the crew put on a great tourney and the competition level is great. While I didn't get to many of the Platinum U18 division games due to locations and time, I did find a lot of stand out players and too know ones surprise Good Hoops program was the home to a lot of them.

I also got to take in a lot of U15 games and make notes for the future but I always limit the number of younger players I cover, I want to see how the grow and mature.

So without further ado

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Who Stood Out?

(2027) 6'6 Oscar Rouillard Good Hoops U18

• Oscar had a great year with WCPA and if this weekend is any indication, he is ready for a massive increase in his role next season. He was easily the best player on teh court in the game I saw and continues to use his size and strength to create easy looks for himself and teammates. He is committed to making his impact defensively and should be getting USport, D2 and even low D1 interest over the next year.

(2026) 6'2 Kaden MacAngus Soldiers U17

• Kaden shot the ball at an extremely high rate all weekend. He created open looks with one dribble step backs as well as taking the ball hard to the rim. He is an excellent ball handler as well moving the ball up the floor and putting pressure on defenses to make decisions in transition. On the rare occasions he got good open catch and shoot opportunities, he shot knocked them down. He has committed to a CCAA program with an announcement coming soon.

(2026) 6'5 Woye Igonidrigha T.A.C

• Woye looks ready to play college ball and will be making his commitment soon. He showed good ball control and got to the rim with a great burst off the wing. He moved the ball in the half court and is super athletic. One play that stood out was him grabbing and offensive rebound, switching hands and almost putting it back with 2 defenders under him.

(2027) 6'4 Ben Taye Soldiers U17

• I have Ben as one of my top uncommitted Grade 12's left out of Saskatchewan and he showed it all weekend. Rarely did I walk into a gym without someone asking e if I have seen Ben for Soldiers, he finishes above the rim in traffic and also has 3 point range that makes him hard to guard 1 on 1. He will be a steal for the college or post-grad program that picks him up.

(2028) 6'4 Iverson Mangodibaye Good Hoops U17

• Iverson impressed me with a huge defensive effort in the gold division finals. His team was down big after 1st quarter and his defensive pressure was a huge part of his teams come back. He created chaos with his relentless pressure and scored on turnovers. He will be a player to watch this season

(2028) 6'6 Braxton Brook Good Hoops U17

• My first look at the WCPA commit and athletic is an understatement. He is a physically imposing presence that is imposing on both ends of the floor. He scored at all 3 levels, with a good looking jumper. Defensively he was fluid and a menace on the perimeter and in the paint.

(2028) 6'3 Joden Stocker Good Hoops U17

• Joden is another physical, skilled player that really ctaches your eye when you watch him. He was active on defense, chased down rebounds all over the floor and had great body control. Offensively, he was in attack mode and found gaps that made defenses react.

(2028) 5'11 Carter Glasspell Golden Ticket U17

• This is not the first time Carter has been a standout and this time it was his mid range game that real drew my attention, he was able to get to his spots off the dribble. Facing much bigger and more experienced defenders, he used his savvy and high IQ to keep his team in the game.

(2029) 6'4 Devon McNab Rise U17

• Devon was flying around all weekend and was an extremely active rebounder and defender. He showed great touch around the rim and will be a prospect that coaches will want to be tracking.

(2029) 6'1 Andres Sandoval Rise U17

• Andres was in attack mode throughout the weekend and made play after play for his squad. He relentlessly got into the paint, played off 2 feet and powered through contact. He was in control on both ends of the floor and showed good active hands on defense.

(2029) 6'6 Noah Martin Good Hoops U16

• I featured Noah last summer at this same tourney and his growth is incredible to watch. He has continued to grow and develop not only his game but his strength. When he is in full attack mode off the wing, he can not be stopped and has the ability to finish above the rim. He showed great movement on defense keeping smaller players in front of him. He finishes defensive stands by rebounding above the rim and being a terrifying force in the paint.

(2030) 6' Evan Cook Soldiers U16

• Evan is one of the prospects in Saskatchewan to watch, he plays under control with a high IQ and skill set that will stay with him as he grows his game and refines it. His ability to shoot the ball from distance sets up the rest of his game where he is a good passer and can get to the rim and finish with great body control.