2022 Rankings Update: Newcomers

<p>The list of newcomers to the PH Rankings expanded, we added a plus 40 to our 2022 class. Here’s another group of quality players who will likely be key players on their high school teams going into the season. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766885" first="Austin" last="Stuart"] 5’9 PG of Jesuit HS, Carmichael, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Stuart</strong> </em>has a solid build, and as is best pushing the ball up court. He has good strong passes up court, and will usually find the open shooter. He moves a lot in the half court set looking for openings to uses his upper body strength to take it inside. He has a good jumper on the stop and pop.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270876" first="Devin" last="Holbert"] 6’0 CG of Lincoln HS, Stockton, CA</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Holbert</strong> </em>is a steady performer who operates under the radar at times on this team. He’s a productive player who give this team another capable scorer on the court. He can play either guard position. He runs the court, has a decent pull-up jumper, and he can create his own shot off the dribble. He’ll defend in the open court.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1271932" first="Mikey" last="Johnson"] 6’2 G of Vanden HS, Fairfield </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Johnson</strong> </em>an athletic guard with plenty of hops to throw one down at anytime in the course of a game. He was adjusting to his new team when we saw him early in the summer, he’s settled in a bit now,  and is expected to be a key contributor to one of the better teams in NorCal.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1272295" first="Tariq" last="Johnson"] 6’1 CG of St. Patrick-St. Vincent HS. Vallejo, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Johnson</strong> </em>is a versatile type of guard who’ll contribute in multiple ways on the court. Entering his Senior season he’s expected to have a greater role on the team. He’s got the handles and patience to run point, and effectively get his shot off coming from the perimeter. He’s a good defender.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1272294" first="Jordan" last="Webster"] 6’3 W/G of De La Salle HS. Concord, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Webster</strong> </em>has good upside, he’s a long slender defender who can guard multiple positions on the court. He has good lateral movement, and can change some shots on the perimeter. He runs the court well. Being more aggressive on the offensive end will elevate his game. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1272226" first="Joaquim" last="Arauzmoore"] 6’0 PG of The Branson HS. Ross, CA</strong></em></p> <p>A pass first point guard who has a good feel for the game. He’s good at getting his team settled into half court sets, he sees the court and looks to get main scorers involved early. He works the pick, and roll to his advantage, while attacking, then spotting open shooters along the baseline. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1272293" first="Carmelo" last="Clark-Tarver"] 6’2 CG of Dublin HS. Dublin, CA.</strong></em></p> <p>When we saw him early he was adjusting to his new teammates. He has some bounce to his game, he can get hot and drop a few shots in a hurry. He’s a solid body that moves well looking for his openings along the perimeter.  Clark-Tarver has a  good feel, and understanding of  the game. He should be well adjusted, and ready to raise his game. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>