The Lakeshow 17’s Black team had a tremendous summer season. Their overall record was 13-5 (.722). In the Best of the West tournament in Anaheim, they won their pool beating quality opponents such as Eastern Washington Elite 17s. In the second round of bracket play, Lakeshow matched up with Arizona Power. The squad featured Arizona State commit, Connor Macdougall and BYU commit, Jake Toolson. Lakeshow jumped on them from the start and ended up winning by 14. In the elite 8, Lakeshow matched up with the super talented Cal Supreme squad. Several Pac 12 coaches were in attendance, including Lorenzo Romar. Down 12 with 8 minutes to go, Lakeshow Black battled back and took the game into overtime, but didn’t have enough to finish it off. Lakeshow ended the tournament 5-2, reaching the elite 8.
Next up was The Fab 48 tournament in Las Vegas. The team went undefeated in pool play and won the first 3 game in bracket play, advancing to the Final 4. The scoring was very balanced and every player made significant contributions. Lakeshow 17’s Black lost in the semifinals to the eventual champions, Omaha Crusaders. The team ended the tournament 6-1, beat several quality opponents including Paul George Elite and the North Dakota Phenoms.
What’s more impressive than the results is how the team did it. They played extremely unselfishly and together… qualities that aren’t often associated with summer basketball. This team really came together this year and made huge strides from spring to summer. Individually, each player worked on their game and made drastic improvements over a three month period. As a group, they showed what happens when you play team basketball. They were coachable, unselfish, and disciplined. They played for one another and enjoyed being around each other on and off the court. I had a handful of college coaches tell me that we were their favorite team to watch because the character of our kids shined through on the court. I would highly recommend each and every player on this team and I know each player will make a huge contribution at their high schools this year and their colleges in the future.
This is a link to the Lakeshow 17 Black video.
Lakeshow 17’s Black @ Team USA exhibition game in Las Vegas
Pictured: Left to Right- Front Row: Dezmond Chatman, David Gunn, Corbin Koch, Jordan Hickman Back Row: Nathan Krill, Grant Jackson, Joe Compagno, Jerry Karczewski
Lakeshow 17’s Black Player Profiles
Name: Dezmond Chatman -- Lighting Quick PG—Dynamic Playmaker/Great Defender Pos. PG Ht. 5’10” Wt. 150
Hometown: Oakland, CA
High School: Bishop O’Dowd
Comments: Extremely quick point guard who consistently beats defenders off the bounce. Tremendous playmaker who has a knack for sparking a team. Great court vision and passing ability. Lock down, pesky on ball defender who guards 94 feet. Can score the basketball and shoots the 3 well. Tight handle with the ball. Extension of the coach on the floor.
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Name: Joe Compagno -- Heady/Crafty PG—Excellent athlete/shooter
Pos. PG Ht. 6’1” Wt. 175
Hometown: Larkspur, CA
High School: Redwood High School
Comments: As solid of a pg as they come. Makes great decisions with the ball. Very strong and athletic. Shoots the 3 really well on the move and off the dribble. Tremendous leadership skills and a great teammate. Exceptional rebounder, especially from the point guard position. Strength and quickness allows him to guard positions 1-4. Great competitor who is a winner.
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Name: David Gunn -- Skilled Stretch 4—Long and Very Athletic with 3 Point Range
Pos. 4 Ht. 6’8” Wt. 195
Hometown: Danville, CA
High School: San Ramon Valley High
Comments: Very athletic and long stretch 4. Runs the court and finishes extremely well in transition. Excellent shot blocker and rebounder. Can shoot the 3. Great touch around the basket. Excellent pull up game. Good quickness and first step. Handles the ball well. Does an incredible job of “walling up” and not fouling in 1 on 1 post up situations and help side defense. Has a major upside as he continues to add strength.
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Name: Jordan Hickman -- Playmaking Small Forward with Size and Versatility
Pos. Small forward Ht. 6’7” Wt. 176
Hometown: Vallejo, CA
High School: Saint Vincent Saint Patrick’s High
Comments: Point Forward with excellent size and athleticism. Shoots the 3 really well. Is a great playmaker and decision maker. Uses quickness and fakes effectively to get in the paint. High IQ guy who has a knack for getting in the paint, jump stopping and kicking, or using fakes to create his own shot. Really good floor leader who plays with great passion. Tough, versatile defender. Can guard 2-5. Young senior (16 years old) with a lot of upside.
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Name: Grant Jackson -- Explosive Senior Combo Guard, High Percentage Scorer
Pos. Combo Guard Ht. 6’1” Wt. 170
Hometown: Danville, CA
High School: Monte Vista High School
Comments: Very quick first step. Extremely high percentage shooter from 15-17 ft. off the dribble. Can shoot the 3 as well. Clutch player who consistently makes plays and makes free throws down the stretch. Handles the ball well. Excellent athleticism, excellent scorer. Always under control and consistently makes the right play. Very good finisher who uses body well. Good on ball defender and team defender. Led the team in scoring in the Fab 48 tournament in Las Vegas.
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Name: Jerry Karczewski -- Highly Skilled, Sharpshooting PG—Great Decision Maker
Pos. PG Ht. 5’11” Wt. 150
Hometown: Danville, CA
High School: San Ramon Valley High
Comments: Quick, skilled point guard. Excellent 3 point shooter who can shoot it off the bounce or spot up. Quickness and crafitness enables him to frequently get into the paint. Soft touch around the rim with a nice floater. Unselfish player who excels as a drive a kick guard. Understands how to play off a ball screen. Pesky defender. Great decision maker who values the basketball and rarely turns it over.
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Name: Corbin Koch -- Big, Physical, Skilled Junior Guard
Pos. Guard Ht. 6’3” Wt. 195
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
High School: Sacred Heart Prep
Comments: Tough and Physical 2 guard who can score the ball. Good athlete with good jumping ability who gets to the rim and finishes. Shoots the 3 well. Excellent rebounding guard. Extremely versatile defender. Can guard positions 2-4. Very tough player who seeks out contact and competes every possession. Is a constant mismatch problem who knows how to exploit defender’s weaknesses. If put a bigger/stronger defender on him, he uses his speed and quickness. If put a smaller guard on him, he’s uses his size and strength.
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Name: Nathan Krill -- Strong/Athletic Power Forward with Incredible Motor
Pos. 4 Ht. 6’7” Wt. 200
Hometown: Napa Valley, CA
High School: Justin-Siena High School
Comments: Big, physical power forward. Finishes at the rim well. Excellent touch around the basket. Good footwork and uses fakes effectively to gain an advantage in the post. Good mid-range shooter with range to 17 feet. Catches and finishes extremely well off a ball screen. Elite low post defender. Really good rebounder. Plays extremely hard and is a tremendous worker.
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