The exciting Pangos Premier 80 Showcase took place last weekend on the campus of AZ Compass Prep, and was absolutely loaded with talent. Tournament Director and top-rated national basketball scout Dinos Trigonis continues to bring his amazing exposure events to the state of Arizona, and our Arizona Preps' staff was on hand to catch much of the action this weekend. There were numerous breakout performances from the event, and here are my top individual performers from the event (In no particular order) . . .
Xavier Edmonds 6-8 SOPH PF Bishop Montgomery HS (CA) - 2023 Class
A big and very strong post prospect that has loads of potential. Has a very good overall skillset that allows him to play inside and out, but well at his best around the low block. Has a very good jump hook and good low-post footwork. Runs the floor hard and is a strong finisher. A good athlete for his size. Strong rebounder. A very good shotblocker with long arms for his frame. Good low-post defender. A very good looking low-post prospect.
Andrew Meadow 6-7 SOPH SF/PF West Ranch HS (CA) - 2023 Class
A big-time young prospect that competes at a high level with an excellent motor. Plays all over the floor, and simply gets a lot done. A stat-sheet stuffer. An excellent rebounder on both ends of the floor. A strong finisher at the rim and around defenders. A strong slasher. A good shooter with some range, but needs to add consistency. A good ball handler and passer. Has a Washington State offer already. Has a bright future and is one of the top 2023 prospects in the West.
Cody Williams 6-6 SOPH SG/SF Perry HS - 2023 Class
Williams is a superb talent with tremendous length and upside for the future. He is a sure-fire elite-high major talent that is developing and growing fast, and is about to explode. A very skilled performer that makes the game look very easy and is very smooth. A very good shooter with range, and a nice mid-range game. A very good ball handler that can play several positions on the floor. An active rebounder. A god passer that sees the floor. Has excellent upside and a very bright future.
Kevin Patton 6-7 SOPH SF AZ Compass Prep - 2023 Class
Patton (pictured) is a skilled, bigger wing prospect with a nice overall offensive skillset. A left-hander with excellent versatility as a young prospect, Patton is able to play as a guard or wing currently, and will only develop over time as he continues to mature physically. Patton is a good shooter with range on his shot, which allows him to keep defenses honest, and allow him to create plays off the dribble for himself. where he is a good finisher from mid-range and in the lane. He is skilled and is a good ball handler that can share time at the off-guard position, and is also able to push the basketball up the floor from the point position. A good rebounder also, as a result of his length and size. Plays passing lanes. A good looking prospect.
Noah Amenhauser 6-11 SOPH C Estrella Foothills HS - 2023 Class
A large post prospect for such a young performer. Has excellent size already and an ability to finish at the rim. Has solid low-post footwork. Has a good jump hook. Still raw offensively. A good rebounder. A capable shotblocker. Runs the floor well. Has upside. Among the elite 2024 prospects in the West.
Cayden McDaniel 6-3 SOPH SG Wilson HS (WA) - 2023 Class
A strong, well-built physical prospect with a good body and serious athleticism for such a young prospect. A good shooter, and has some range on his shot. Has a good mid-range game. A strong rebounder. A good slasher and a strong finisher. A good ball handler for his size. A good passer and cutter. A very good looking young prospect.
Ashton Hardaway 6-7 SOPH SF Bishop Montgomery HS (CA) - 2023 Class
The son of former NBA superstar guard and Memphis Head Coach Penny Hardaway. A long and skilled wing prospect that is still growing a great deal into his frame and, once he gets physically stronger and more explosive, look out. A good shooter with range and a nice handle of the basketball, with a good ability to faciliate and make plays for himself and others. A good slasher and finisher. Has excellent length, which allows him to rebound well. A good looking young prospect.
Jai Anthoni Bearden 6-6 FR SF Kellis HS - 2024 Class
Bearden is a big-time future prospect that has already risen to the top of the 2024 class in Arizona, and will become one of the elite prospects in the class in the West. Has a long, rangy frame that allows him to finish plays above the rim already. A slasher and finisher that is a good scorer. Has a good shooting stroke with range. A good ball handler. OK passer. A good defender that plays passing lanes. Superb prospect for the future.
Shane Douma-Sanchez 6-0 SOPH PG Del Notre HS (NM) - 2023 Class
An excellent point guard prospect with an excellent overall feel for the game, and an ability to make plays for himself and others almost at will. An excellent floor general for such a young prospect. A strong ball handler, creator and passer that makes players around him better. A good finisher in the lane and in traffic. Pushes the basketball. Finds teammates and sets them up with a high basketball IQ. A good defender. Has a bright future.
Paul Oscislawski 6-3 SOPH SG Chaparral HS - 2023 Class
An excellent shooter with excellent range on his shot and a quick release. Had a very good day for himself - shooting the basketball well with confidence. A good ball handler and passer. Competes hard. A solid defender. Active rebounder. Good finisher for his size. Solid athlete.
