2022 Rankings Update: Stock Risers

<p>During the short high school season, the live summer period, and multiple showcase events. There is a good number of NorCal players who raised their stock. PH took notice of their efforts in the updated rankings. Some have put themselves on the radar of college coaches.  </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766857" first="Ameere" last="Britton"] 6’2 Guard of Elk Grove HS. Elk Grove, CA.</strong></em></p> <p>Not many players have done what <em><strong>Britton</strong> </em>has done to raise his stock during the last few months. He averaged 18.5 pts during the high school season. He was a consistent performer during the live period playing against high level competition. He’s a strong guard at 6’2, tough minded, and durable. He brings it every time he steps on the court.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1118704" first="Demarreya" last="Lewis-Cooper"] 6’0 PG of Enterprise HS. Redding, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Lewis-Cooper</strong></em> had his point guard skills on full display during the live periods we saw. He proved himself to be a quality guard who can handle himself in big game situations. His ability to beat his man off the dribble repeatedly, using his quickness and strength to convert in traffic around the rim over defenders was something to see.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="966342" first="Nolan" last="Bessire"] 6’9 F, of Montgomery HS. Santa Rosa, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Bessire</strong> </em>has been showing steady improvement at the forward position. He’s tuned up his body, he’s a conditioned athlete that hustles up the court better, and he’s more consistent in the post with an improving shot on the outside. He’s aggressive in the paint when it comes to changing, and defending inside shots. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766873" first="Marcellus" last="Franklin"] 6’6 F, of Sheldon HS. Sacramento, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Franklin</strong> </em>could be on the verge of having a breakout season. We have seen him expand his shooting range beyond 15ft, while still being an effective post player. His strength inside and his ability to finish around the rim on a consistent basis sets up the rest of his game. He’s a solid defender and rebounder. <em><strong>Franklin</strong> </em>has the tools to be a double-double guy for this team.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1112640" first="Jojo" last="Murphy"] 6’2 PG, of Piedmont HS. Piedmont, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Murphy</strong> </em>the exciting point guard averaged 25.6 pts in 16 games of the high school season. He has some dazzle to his game with moves, and counter moves to go by  defenders, and freeze the big man in the paint. He’s an excellent passer with the vision to see the court. He can hit the outside shot with some consistency. He understands how the game is played. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1232319" first="Aidan" last="Braccia"] 6’1 PG of Sacred Heart Prep HS. Atherton, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Braccia</strong> </em>has been a steady performer for a while now, he led SHP to a CCS Division IV Championship this past season. He was the leading scorer, and rebounder on the team. In 25 games he averaged 22.6 pts, 7.2 rebounds. He’s an experienced play maker and has continued to showcase his skills on the UA Circuit. He can knock down the mid-range with consistency.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1134859" first="Ron" last="Jones Jr"] 6’7 F/PF, of Oakland Tech HS, Oakland, CA.</strong></em></p> <p>We hadn’t seen the long armed square shouldered <em><strong>Jones Jr</strong> </em>play in a while. PH got a good look at him against quality competition. He’s matured as a player with an improving set of skills at the forward position. We liked his length around the rim and the way he attacked bigger players in the paint. He’s having success knocking down his mid-range jumper, and an occasional 3pt shot to keep the defense honest. He’ll challenge shots in the post, and will get his rebounds. He can be a double-double guy.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766869" first="Milo" last="Goehring"] 6’8 F/PF, of Nevada Union HS. Grass Valley, CA</strong></em></p> <p>We saw <em><strong>Goehring’s</strong> </em>game tick up during the live period. He’s a big body with a good frame to add muscle. He’s a fundamentally sound player who’ll continue to expand his offensive skills moving forward. He has good vision, and passing from the high post finding cutters, and shooters in the corner. He has an outside shot, but is more effective in the post right now. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1113042" first="Rishod" last="Brown"] 6’3 CG of Grant HS. Sacramento, CA.</strong></em></p> <p>The games we saw during the live period, <em><strong>Brown</strong> </em>did a superb job of running his team in half court sets, and facilitating like a point guard. He has good ball handling skills, showed an ability to attack the paint and finish his shot or kick it out. He’s a versatile player that can have an effect in positions 1-3 on the court. His length and footspeed allows him to guard quicker smaller handlers, his length helps him guard on the perimeter and the post.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="947390" first="Brycen" last="Shackelford"] 6’5 SF of Folsom HS. Folsom, CA.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Shackelford</strong> </em>has expanded his game in more ways than one. He’s built up his body, he’s stronger, and showing good lift going to the rim to challenge post players. He’s taking, and making the mid-range jumper, while being an effective rebounder and scoring threat inside.</p>