2024 NorCal SG
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The 2024 rankings have been updated. Here we have our list of the top shooting guards in the NorCal class. While positions can and will change over time. Here’s our list of prospects who we thought best fit the SG…
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Continue ReadingThe 2024 rankings have been updated. Here we have our list of the top shooting guards in the NorCal class. While positions can and will change over time. Here’s our list of prospects who we thought best fit the SG position while we were evaluating them.
Jamari Phillips Jamari Phillips 6'3" | SG Dream City Christian | 2024 State #20 Nation AZ 6’3 of Modesto Christian HS
Phillips remain in the #1 spot in the overall 2024 NorCal rankings class. He’s a 4 star in the national rankings, and continues to rise. He has offers from the Pac-12, Big-12, Big 10, SEC, and more. He’s had a busy spring and summer. He was invited to the USA Camp, he’s played at the highest levels of competition. He continues to sharpen his skill set. The one thing that continues to set him apart is he’s a shot maker.
Tyler Thompson Tyler Thompson 6'5" | SG Vanden | 2024 State #261 Nation CA-N 6’5 Vanden HS
Thompsons gone back and forth as a combo guard, he has solid handles and passing skills, but it’s safe to say he can produce points off the ball. He’s faced the toughest of competition on the EYBL Soldiers 16 squad. He continues to grow his skill set, and improve his shot making from mid-range and from 3. He’s a good rebounding guard, and he gives good effort on the defensive side of the ball.
De’undrae Perteete De’undrae Perteete 6'5" | SF Salesian Prep | 2024 State CA-N 6’5 of Skyline HS (Featured)
Perteete has a bit of combo in him, he handles the ball a lot up top. He’s a big guard who can score from different angles on the court. He has the handles to get into the paint, and the size to shoot over the defenders for paint jumpers. He can hit the mid-range off the dribble. He plays on balance, takes it strong to the rim in transition. He’s a good rebounder, and takes it back up strong off two feet.
Dante Walls Dante Walls 6'5" | SG Colorado Prep | 2024 CO 6’3 of Laguna Creek HS
We got a good look at Walls this spring and summer playing with Arsenal 16. He’s a confident guard looking to put points on the board without much hesitation in a variety of ways. He’s good at pulling up in rhythm for transition 3’s. He has quality handles to get into the paint from the baseline, and the wings. He uses his body well in the paint.
Amani Johnson Amani Johnson 6'3" | CG Salesian Prep | 2024 State CA-N 6’2 of Salesian Prep
He’s a well rounded no nonsense hooper on the court. He has made steady improvements. He’s a strong defender with good effort fighting through screens, playing physical, and a commitment to be a better defender. His offensive production should tick up this season. He’s hitting the corner 3. He works his way into the paint off the dribble. He’s strong enough to be effective in the paint scoring and rebounding.
Ryan Pettis Ryan Pettis 6'2" | CG Serra | 2024 State CA-N 6’2 of Serra HS
He seems to have found his groove late in the summer. The speedy guard has good fundamentals. He could be a combo guard for now he has the shooting guard label. He has the handles and speed to go by, fast in transition, he creates his shot off the dribble. He’s taking and making open shots. He’s a willing passer.
Mario Williams Mario Williams 6'5" | SG Venture Academy | 2024 State CA-N 6’3 of Venture Academy HS
He’s making good progress, he’s still growing, has a nice frame to fill. He gets aggressive when he has the ball. He’s finishing in transition, he’s using his handles to works his way into the paint to challenge and hit jumpers. He’s handling the physical contact. His mid-range jumper is good, he has good range on his 3pt shot. He’s long, can defend multiple positions, and his rebounding should tick up this season.
Marcus Robinson Marcus Robinson 6'3" | CG Miramonte | 2024 State CA-N 6’3 of Miramonte HS
Robinson has shown he can run point up top if called to do so. He has a good looking shooting form with range. He’s good on the catch and shoot, good shot selection, works within the flow. His handles, and quickness allow him to hit the mid-range jumper off the dribble, 3’s in transition with rhythm. He shows good patience when looking for his shot off the dribble, and moving without the ball, using screens to get open.
William Breall William Breall 6'3" | SG Sonoma Valley | 2024 State CA-N 6’3 of Sonoma Valley HS
Breall standouts as a prospect who can hit the open shot, short and long range. He’s good on the catch and shoot, he finds open lanes to get to the rim to finish with either hand. He’s a fundamentally sound prospect who’s comfortable with the ball in his hands during key stretches of the game. A good passer in open court.
Kendahl Hearne Kendahl Hearne 6'3" | SG Sacramento | 2024 State CA-N 6’3 of Sacramento HS
Hearn could be ready for a breakout season. The athletic big guard plays with a chip on his shoulder. He has good handles to create for himself. He has balance and is strong on the drive. He’s fast in transition, has good hops. He has the body and strength to handle contact and challenge bigs in the paint.
Zander Jimenez Zander Jimenez 6'3" | CG Salesian College Prep | 2024 State CA-N 6’3 of Salesian Prep HS
Jimenez knows how to play defense, he’s an agitator. He uses his speed, length, and aggressiveness to effect the game on the defensive side of the ball. His offensive production should tick up this season, he’s good in transition, his handles are improved and he’s attacking the rim more ofter.
Nick Cubley Nick Cubley 6'3" | SG San Marin | 2024 State CA-N 6’3 of San Marin HS
Cubley has made strides as a guard. He handles himself well in the open court. He plays at a good pace, not rushed. He’s improved his handles and is creating his shot off the dribble, including his mid-range jumper that he hits from different areas on the court. He plays well off of two feet after getting into the paint. He’s good in transition, and might throw one down if there’s an opening.