Here’s a look into a practice with our 17u. Some of our core principles of play include creating advantages, making 0 second decisions off the catch, and cutting off the ball. Based on these things we designed a simple 3v3 game.

The 2026 MHHS Class is a deep one. Malakai Acker is one of the best shooters in the county with the ability to create for others off the bounce. Oliver Savona and Alex Goebel get it done on the defensive end, creating chaos for opponents. Mission Hills High School Boys Basketball Aaron Burgin

2027 Grayson Flores showed great leadership ability. Being a catalyst for his 15U team, leading the team in scoring a few games hitting big shots and being an emotional leader, bringing intensity and tenacity. Aaron Burgin

2027 New Zealand prospect Mercury Nonu will be a player to keep an eye on. One of his posters from this weekend. Aaron Burgin

2027 Cam Kearney SMHS shined this weekend with great IQ play and great leadership. He made play after play, not always showing up on the stat sheet but impacting positively on the outcome of the game for his team. Key stops, rebounds, and extra passes Aaron Burgin

2026 Ramona Eric Lopez is always in the right spot on the defensive end. Altering shots and getting timely boards. Offensively has great touch around the rim and creates second chance opportunities. Ramona Hoops Aaron Burgin

2027 ECHS Boldyn Rimmer is a flat out winner. The kid impacts the game on both ends of the floor and makes winning plays. One of the best shooters in the gym all weekend Aaron Burgin Vidosic

2026 SMHS Johnny Osterink brings instant energy into the game. Pushes the pace in transition, creates second chance opportunities, drives with force, and makes plays off of baseline drives. Aaron Burgin

2025 MVHS Ethan Parsons never plays out of character and always makes the right play. Stretches the floor with his shooting which opens up his ability to play make off the bounce. The kids got game Aaron Burgin D.J. Foster

2027 New Zealand Native Mercury Nonu has a mature game. Understands the game at a high level, the feel and IQ he brings is rare for someone his age. College coaches need to tap in now, the kid is special Aaron Burgin

2027 OGHS 6’4” Dawere Tut’s development is off the charts. Can truly guard 1-5, bothers guards with his length, and alters shots around the rim. Gonna be a name to look out for. Aaron Burgin

2028’s Zach Meister and Greyden Kress can really go. Zach rebounds out of position, alters shots, and his vision is off the charts. Grey is a natural born leader who brings players together, and is the extension of a coach at all times. Great feel and IQ Aaron Burgin

2026 MHHS Mikey Goodwyn is EFFICIENT! Doesn’t play out of character and knows his role. Knocks down the open 3, great cutter, & runs the floor! Defensively he flys around the court and pesters opposing ball handlers. Great addition for Mission Hills High School Boys Basketball Aaron Burgin

2026 Rancho Bernardo Jasiah Ladner has potential to be a high level playmaker. Leads cutters to the rim, hits shooters off skip passes, and makes timely advance passes in transition. Aaron Burgin Rancho Bernardo HS Basketball

2027 Rancho Bernardo Grayson Flores can play! Undersized but attacks the rim hard, and is physical with bigger guards. Calm and composed vs pressure, and has RANGE! Aaron Burgin Rancho Bernardo HS Basketball

2027 Orange Glen Dawere Tut, is a name to keep an eye on. Impacts winning, and can dominate the game without scoring. Rebounds out of position and can lead the break, elite screener, and great decision maker. Aaron Burgin

Offensive communication is just as important as defensive early in the team building process.. ⬇️

Here we’re working on creating advantages for a shooter coming off handoffs. The player who is handing it off is doing everything they can to get there shooter open. The player who is handing it off is encouraged to try different things out and explore as many possibilities.