DARREN JOSH MONTIANO PROFILE REPORT

  • School Crespi Carmelite
  • Height 5'10
  • Weight 130
  • AAU Team Hooptown
  • Hometown Porter Ranch, CA
  • Grad 2022

Ranking

  • State Ranking 6
  • National Ranking 33
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM5sat
  • # 62
  • POS 1; 2
  • HS Coach Name Russell White
  • AAU Coach Name Jeff Berina
  • AAU Team Name Hooptown
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Darren Josh Montiano, of Porter Ranch (CA) Crespi Carmelite, is a 5'10 130lb 2022 prospect from our Fall 2018 SOCAL camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Darren Josh as having scholarship potential. Darren Josh has a good wingspan, which can be more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have very good size for position when used properly remains advantageous on both sides of the ball. The talented passer, distributes the ball well seeing the floor and anticipating when and where teammates will be open creating easy buckets. In terms of ball handling, the prospect showed a strong handle and has the potential to be a primary ball handler with daily work. The prospect's Basketball IQ definitely stood out at camp and proved to be really good. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Darren Josh does a great job of understanding when there is enough time and space to shoot the ball and will continue to develop this knowledge by watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots proved to be a reliable asset for the prospect. The prospect was able to consistently knock down shots during camp showing to be a reliable asset. Shooting will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions. We recommend making at least 500 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent impressed finishing around the rim through contact and in traffic. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, adding even more finishing moves, the player will continue to be a grave threat around the basket. The talented player has good athletic ability for size and age. ScoutsFocus would like to see continued development in speed/agility and vertical development. Jump rope drills are great full body conditioning drill we highly recommend if not ready for a rigorous weight-training program. The prospect showed a solid level of strength. We would like to see continued strength development whether it is via traditional strength training means or body weight military type development(pushups/pull-ups). Combined with the player's decent frame, we expect the player to really develop with continued work in the weight room. The talent showed a very good motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that remained mostly active on possessions and from what we saw, the player showed physical and mental toughness throughout camp. The player showed reliability on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Darren Josh has scholarship potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2. AAU Team: Hooptown.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Oct. 20-21, 2018
  • Event Location SOCAL