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Trevor Wiseman’s smart play guides Santa Clarita Golden Valley

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Of all the high school basketball players in Southern California, Trevor Wiseman of Santa Clarita Golden Valley might be the most extraordinary.

Asked if he’s ever had a player like him, Coach Chris Printz said, “I’ve never seen one.”

He’s a 6-foot-8 point guard so versatile and athletic that he feels comfortable anywhere on the court, and on Tuesday night he put on a show to remember.

Wiseman scored 28 points and had nine assists, six rebounds, four steals and a blocked shot in Golden Valley’s 75-68 Foothill League victory over Valencia.

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“He’s so multifaceted,” Printz said. “It’s so hard to label him. Today we had to use him in transition in the open court, then put him in the post and take advantage of his size.”

Wiseman’s ability to find his open teammates and convert free throws in the fourth quarter helped Golden Valley improve to 15-4 overall and 2-1 in league play. Valencia dropped to 15-3 and 2-1.

Valencia’s big problem was that high-scoring Lonnie Jackson was limited to 13 points before fouling out with just over four minutes left. Jackson looked uncomfortable against Golden Valley’s physical defense, which included a box-and-one.

Khatari Price helped Wiseman with 17 points.

Wiseman smartly adjusted to whatever his teammates needed. When they required passing, he delivered. When they needed scoring, he stepped up.

“That’s how I play,” Wiseman said. “We needed more points, so I had to score.”

It’s still startling to see someone as tall as Wiseman playing the point guard position. With the ball in his hands, Wiseman felt confident.

“I’ve been playing point guard all my life,” he said.

But he also likes to do many other things.

“I love to block shots,” he said. “I love to dunk.”

It’s so rare to see a teenager capable of doing so many different athletic feats on the court, but that’s Wiseman’s strength, and when he plays like he did Tuesday, there aren’t many players better.

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