Talking Talent Podcast: Kawashima, Amini, Harris, Allette, Fisher, Valdes, Respaud, Calderon, Bonilla

Welcome to the 38th edition of the TTC Talking Talent podcast - this week we have Caine Purnell, Ignacio Rissotto and Raul Ruscitti. On this week’s episode we will be discussing the following players: Yuto Kawashima, Mohammad Amini, Caelum Harris, Vasean Allette, Elijah Fisher, Victor Valdes, Juan Respaud, Samis Calderon, Gael Bonilla.

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Let’s start with Caine Purnell of ID Prospects (2:30)

6:20 - Yuto Kawashima - 2005 - JPN - BBBB HS, Japan

15:05 - Mohammad Amini - 2006 - IRI - Ayandeh Sazan, Iran

Ryan Alba @_alba__

Mohammad Amini (6'6 G/F, '05) is averaging 27 pts, 12 rebs, and 5.5 stls on 59.4 TS% thru 2 games. He's shooting 33.3% from deep w/ room to improve and has the guard skills to play a higher level. He should attract NCAA D-I interest. Might be a top 5 prospect in the tournament.

21:45 - Caelum Harris - 2005 - PHI - Stewart Creek HS, USA

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And moving on we have Ignacio Rissotto of Pro Insights (28:35)

30:45 - Vasean Allette - 2004 - CAN - United Scholastic Academy, Ontario, Canada

41:50 - Elijah Fisher - 2004 - CAN - Crestwood Prep/Texas Tech, USA

Josh Codinera @JoshScoutEm

Nice catch, shoulder jab and drive by Elijah Fisher (@TexasTechMBB & @CanBball u18) finishing around two defenders. @onpointscouting @DrewEbanks

54:00 - Victor Valdes - 2004 - MEX - Zentro Basket, Spain

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And to finish off we have Raul Ruscitti of Prospects Argentina (1:05:15)

1:09:25 - Juan Respaud - 2005 - ARG - Obras, Argentina

1:20:35 - Samis Calderon - 2005 - BRA - Corinthians, Brazil

1:28:40 - Gael Bonilla - 2003 - MEX - Barcelona, Spain

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