2022 Rankings Update: New Additions: Part III

<p>PH 2022 updated rankings continues with new additions. Throughout the summer there were a number of exposure events that allowed PH to get out, and into gyms to evaluate these new prospects. High school team camps, showcases, and club hoops.  </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1269267" first="Thayne" last="Merrill"] 6’5 F of Northgate HS. Walnut Creek, CA.</strong></em></p> <p>A good size player who can cause match up problems with his skill set. He moves well without the ball along the perimeter looking to spot up, and hit the outside jumper. He’s an alert defender, that positions himself well to defend on the perimeter, and help weakside. He fights though screens, he has good length to challenge jump shots. He takes it hard to the basket.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1255034" first="Justin" last="Yasukochi"] 6’2 SG of Campolindo HS Moraga, CA.</strong></em></p> <p>The games we saw <em><strong>Yasukochi</strong>  play he </em>looked like a well rounded guard who falls right into the flow of a game, starting or coming off the bench. He has good shot selection, and a high FGP. He has to be accounted for on the perimeter. He’s a good floor runner, and passes well.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1253696" first="Elijah" last="Watkins"] 6’3 PG of Edison HS. Stockton, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Watkins</strong></em> a big guard who can initiate the offense in half court sets, he has good court vision, and passing. He uses his body to get into the paint where he’s strong on the finish, and will challenge post players. Watkins plays a bit slower at the top, nevertheless he does a solid job. He’s a good rebounding guard. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1254027" first="Miles" last="Klapper"] 6’2 G of Junipero Serra, HS. San Mateo, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Klapper</strong> </em>is an active player with live hands, he seems to get deflections, with his activity up top. He’s a good guy to use up top for trapping. He likes to play fast, using pull-up jumpers, and transition 3’s for scoring opportunities. He’s best in open space. He has a good shot from 3pt, an wiggles his way inside on occasion.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1254021" first="Liam" last="Kilroy"] 6’5 SG of San Domenico HS. San Anselmo, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Kilroy</strong> </em>is a shooter who roams behind the 3pt line looking for his shot opportunity. He moves, and screens well hoping to bounce out, to hit the mid-range jump shot. He has a good release and follow through, with good shot selection, no forces, and quickly moves the ball if the shot isn’t there. He’ll hit it, if he has a good look.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1254019" first="John" last="Semany"] 6’1 PG of De La Salle HS, Concord, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Semany</strong> </em>a heads up high IQ guard who has good patience, and passing running the teams offensive sets. He’s active on both ends always moving. He pushes well looking scoring opportunities for teammates. He’ll take it inside on occasion. He’s a clever defender often bating handlers into charges. A pass first PG with a good shot.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1254002" first="Josiah" last="Morris"] 6’3 W/G of James Logan HS, Union City, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Morris</strong> </em>might be one of the top defenders in the area. He has the tools needed. Long arms,  quick hands, good lateral movement, and foot speed, most of all, he has the attitude to be a top defender on the court. He runs the court in in transition hoping to get a break away dunk, or finish. He’s strong, and will rebound.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1254880" first="Devon" last="Haynes"] 5’6 PG/Sg of Sheldon HS, Sacramento, CA.</strong></em></p> <p>At 5’6, the mighty guard does so many things on the court to help his team stay in the hunt. He has the experience to settle the team when needed. He can harass the other teams ball handlers, but most of all he has a knack for knocking down the big shot when his team needs a bucket. He’s got that chip on his shoulders.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1241755" first="Antonio" last="Pusateri"] 6’5 W/F of Achbishop Riordan San Francisco, CA.</strong></em></p> <p>With two high profile transfers to prep school. The energetic <em><strong>Pusateri</strong> </em>should get ample opportunities to showcase his game in the tough WCAL. He’s a rangy floor runner who likes to get out for transition dunks. He does a decent job of  finishing inside. He will rebound and can handle on occasion in transition. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1271933" first="Salim" last="Arikat"] 6’7 W/F of Petaluma HS, Petaluma, CA.</strong></em></p> <p> <em><strong>Arikat</strong> </em>has good fundamentals, and actively handles the ball in open court, making good decisions. He looks to be aggressive on the drive, and penetration, the lefty has a jumper with some range to add balance to his overall game. He has a good frame, getting stronger with his skill set could see his game rise.</p>