NorCal Tip Off Classic POG Awards

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Saturday November 26 PH NorCal spent the day at Dublin HS in Dublin CA. The 15th Annual NorCal Tip Off Classic. An event meant to promote high school basketball and the top players, in the area. 8 games were played. The top game featured Modesto Christian against SoCal power Notre Dame of Sherman Oaks. Each game had a Player of the Game chosen. Here they are.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 1: Granada 69, Vanden 61<br>POG: [player_tooltip player_id='950886' first='Tyler' last='Harris'] 6'7 2023 W/F from Granada. The unsigned senior produced an all around performance scoring 21 points, grabbing 9 rebounds, and 5 steals leading Granada to a victory. His length, and ball handling skills away from the basket shows us he can be a multiple threat with the ball in his hands. He has the ability to handle, pass, and score inside and out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 2: Dougherty Valley 74, Oakland Tech 62<br>POG: [player_tooltip player_id='950790' first='Ryan' last='Beasley'] 5'11 2023 SG,PG from Dougherty Valley. The USF commit has won this award for the second time. He produced his usual numbers on a stage like this, scoring baskets in a variety of ways on his way to 28pt, 6rebs, 6asts, and 6 stls, to lead his team to victory. He's the favorite to win back to back Player of the Year in this area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 3: Campolindo 52, Grant 28<br>POG: [player_tooltip player_id='950887' first='Logan' last='Robeson'] 6'3 2023 SG from Campolindo. He'll have his opportunity to be the main scoring threat as this team looks to reload this season. He's one of 3 players that can knock down 3's when things are going right. His 20 points, and multiple catch 3 buckets led this team to an easy win at this event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 4: Oakland 65, Monterey Trail 52<br>POG: [player_tooltip player_id='1503626' first='Jimon' last='Campbell'] 5'6 2023 PG from Oakland. Sometimes the guy with the most points don't get this award. Campbell plays with lots of heart, and energy. He uses his speed, and pesky style of play all throughout the game. He harasses ball handlers, slides in to take charges, gets steals, and looks for assists. He scored 12 points, 5 assists, and 5 steals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 5: Riordan 74, Weston Ranch 67<br>POG: [player_tooltip player_id='1254108' first='Christian' last='Wise'] 6'6 2023 Forward from Riordan. The bouncy power forward presents a problem if you don't have a defender at 6'6 and above to counter, and put a body him. He was pretty much hard to guard in the paint hauling in 18 rebounds, 17 points, and 7 blocks to dominate the paint in this game. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 6: Inderkum 68, Dublin 65<br>POG: [player_tooltip player_id='950919' first='Jermaine' last='Haliburton'] a 6'2 unsigned PG from Inderkum. He's in mid-season form. They've played two games, and he's shown what he's capable of. He continues to look like one the top PG in NorCal at the start. He scored 25 points in all the ways PG's do it. His quick hands on defense generates lay-ups, his ability to get into the paint to challenge, hit paint jumpers, and floaters were on display. He gets other involved. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 7: Archbishop Mitty 59, Clovis North 48<br>POG: [player_tooltip player_id='1124080' first='Tyler' last='Jones'] 6'3 2024 Guard from Archbishop Mitty. The versatile guard looks more aggressive trying to get points this season. He consistently got into the paint using the jump stop then deciding to pass or shoot the paint jumper that was going in. He hit a few mid-range jumpers. His balanced attack led to 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. He's a quality defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Game 8: Notre Dame 98, Modesto Christian 72<br>POG: [player_tooltip player_id='1502768' first='Mercy' last='Miller'] 6'4 2024 SG from Notre Dame. The Houston commit was playing a solid floor game, handling, passing, defending well, and competing at a high level. At the start of the 4th qtr, Miller and his teammates started raining 3's to put the game out of reach. He had 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, with multiple 3's in the 4th qtr.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->