Coach Jon Wyers on some socal junior college prospects

Jon Wyers lives, breathes and thankfully is willing to write about basketball. Now the assistant athletic director and head basketball coach at Villanova Prep in southern California, here is his present bio:

Coach Wyers begins his second year as Varsity Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Villanova Prep.  Over the summer he was hired full time by Villanova Prep as the Director of Summer Programs and Web Development.  In his first season Wyers led Villanova Prep to their first playoff appearance since the 2006-07 season, instilling a new culture of Wildcats Work Hard.  The Wildcats finished with a 8-17 Overall Record and 3-7 Record in the Frontier League placing in 5th.  They lost in the playoffs in the first round to eventual Division 5A Southern Section State Champions Besant Hill.  Under Wyers the Wildcats improved in almost every statistical per game category: points scored (plus 2), points against (minus 4), scoring differential (plus 6), field goal percentage (plus 4), 3pt percentage (plus 6), assists (plus 2), blocks (plus 3), and steals (plus 6).  Having a full Spring offseason to implement a weight training, plyometric, and skill development program the Wildcats look to do even better in year two under Wyers.

 Wyers brought six years of collegiate coaching experience with him to Villanova. He has coached at San Diego Mesa College for one year (2002-03), Hancock College for three years (2004-2007), and Ventura College for two years (2007-2009).

Jon is one of our go-to guys for junior college and high school hoops in southern California and he recently came through once again for PTW. He has had to cut back his viewing time and travels due to increased responsibilities at Villanova Prep but he gratefully offers his takes on a number of southern California junior college prospects in the following. These are players who, in some cases, are currently being looked at by WAC coaches or will be viewed at some point this season.

* Kyisean Reed 6-foot-7, 190 forward, Antelope Valley College

He redshirted last year and is a talented and athletic combo forward. He can hit the mid-range jump shot and drive from the perimeter. He could play as a three man, but is probably better suited as a faceup four because he is more of a straight-line driver and doesn't pass very well. Doesn't play great team defense but can block shots and play passing lanes with his athleticism and length although he tends to gamble. Good rebounder. More of a decently skilled athlete that gets by on natural talent. Definite D-1 talent.

* George McGrew 6-foot-8, 225, forward, Antelope Valley College (haven't seen a lot of him)

He also redshirted last year. Seemed to be a very strong and athletic traditional post who is a banger. He can muscle his way and score around the basket and is a good rebounder. Seems to be a very hard working blue collar type player. Haven't seen enough of him to know if he is a D-1 talent.

Go to Melvin Grussing's AVC site to follow Reed and McGrew.

* James Ennis 6-foot-7, 190, forward, Ventura College

Transferred from Oxnard. He is very versatile and athletic player who can play any position on the floor. Has great length which allows him to block shots and play the passing lanes. He can grab the rebound and take it coast to coast so he can be utilized as a point forward. Does a nice job creating for teammates and sometimes defers too much as he can take over the game whenever he wants to. But tends to force things so he is not a very efficient player. Definite D-1 talent.

* Kaymain Pruitt 6-foot-7, 215 forward, Mt. San Jacinto (not as familiar with him -- just saw him briefly)

Seemed to be a face up four man who could get to the basket, rebound, and block shots. Very efficient player.  Was a little slow on defensive rotations. Haven't seen enough of him to determine if he is D-1 talent.

* Antonio Biglow 6-foot-0, 165, guard, Mt. San Antonio

Was probably the best guard I saw in the state last year. He is a great scoring point guard who will also create for his teammates. Extremely quick player with a first step that allows him to get to the rim whenever he wants. He also has the ability to hit the midrange pull up jumper and three-point shot consistently, making him very hard to guard since he can score at all three levels. Very active defender. Definite D-1 talent.

* Deshawn Stephens 6-foot-8, 205, forward, Santa Monica (not as familiar with him - just saw him briefly)

Is a wiry pogo stick athlete who gets off the floor in a hurry. Elite athleticsm. Is a combo forward, but better as a face up four-man. His hops allow him to get rebounds and block shots well. Haven't seen enough of him to determine if he is a D-1 prospect.

* Wendell Faines 6-foot-9 235, forward Saddleback

Strictly a low post player. He is more of a high energy guy who rotates very well in team defense. He has great timing on blocking shots and rebounds very well. Very active. His offensive skills are raw but you can see he is developing some post moves and is developing good footwork. I do not think he is a D-1 prospect but is more of a D2/NAIA guy.

We thank Coach Wyers for his contributions and wish his squad well in the upcoming season.