Freshman Impact Players

Britt Wright January 10, 2022 @ 02:42 PM

Now that we’re in the middle of the season. PH has gathered enough information to identify some of the more productive Freshman players in Nor Cal. This 2025 class of prospects have started the majority of games played on the varsity, or are contributing quality minutes coming off the bench. Alec Blair 6’5 Guard of De La Salle Blair broke into the starting lineup early after showing he’s capable of being an all around playmaker who can produce at the varsity level. The 6’5 lefty guard has an advanced skill set, and the confidence needed to make the Spartans a contender in Nor Cal. He has an effect on the game in many ways. Semetri Carr 6’0 PG of Branson Carr is a must see Freshman in Nor Cal. What he has accomplished in the first half of his first season of high school basketball can’t go unnoticed. He has helped lead this team to two early season tournament victories, an MVP, and all tourney selections. He has the necessary tools to be a successful playmaker on the court. He plays like he’s been doing this for a while. Remember he’s only a Freshman. Mason Thomas 5’10 PG of San Ramon Valley Freshman standouts on the Varsity don’t seem to be phased by the moment, and they don’t get down on themselves. Thomas just plays the game and uses his skill set, and IQ to be a key contributor to his team. He’s productive, he has an efficient jump shot, with good shot selection, he handles ball pressure, all while being a patient facilitator. Kellen Hampton 6’6 W/F of Moreau Catholic Hampton is averaging close to 10pts a game, he’s the third leading scorer, and starting on a team that’s 9-3 overall. He has the potential to be one of Nor Cal’s top prospects in the 2025 class moving forward. At 6’6 and still growing he has the tools to be an effective wing player. He handles well to get into his shot. He has 3pt capabilities, plus the length to get some things done inside. Jalen Stokes 6’4 W/F of Dublin Stokes has been a solid contributor from day one. Whether he’s coming off the bench or starting. He’s an up and coming prospect in the 2025 class with a quality set of skills to help this team his first year on the Varsity. He’s been an all-tournament selection. He has the ability to get points, he’s most effective being the player who helps rebound, move the ball on the perimeter, defend inside and on the perimeter, and running to fill the lanes in transition. [player_tooltip player_id="1140161" first="Alvin" last="Loving"] 6’4 G/F of Salesian College Prep Loving has been a starter from day one. He’s shown he can space the court, and knock down the corner 3 with some regularity. He’s a calm and heady prospect with a good understanding of the game, and his skills on the court. He makes good decision, and works for rebounds on both ends. He’s a growing body with movement, and a set of skills that will only improve going forward.