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In this group these prospects enter the PH NorCal rankings not highly ranked, but fully capable of having a breakout spring and summer, and rising when we update this class the next time around. Lamont Davis CA-N #133 SF #40…
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Continue ReadingIn this group these prospects enter the PH NorCal rankings not highly ranked, but fully capable of having a breakout spring and summer, and rising when we update this class the next time around.
He’s a solid body prospect that helps his team playing different positions. Standing around 6’3 he can work in the post area, a triple threat at the high post, he hits short jumpers, can score around the basket. He’ll guard bigger players in the post, and get his fair share of rebounds. He has a decent set of handles and ball movement to play on the perimeter.
He’s a combo at this point with a solid body and a good set of skills to handle physical play and produce points from the guard position. He’s a solid ball handler who can get into the paint, handle contact, and hit paint jumpers. He can work a long the perimeter with court vision, and passing, and hit 3’s if left alone.
He’s a hard playing post player at this point. He does have to work on expanding his outside game. He works for rebounds on both ends. At 6’5 he’s a physical defender in the post, doesn’t mind the physical play that goes on inside. He’ll get put backs for points, hit the paint jumper, he’ll use a hard dribble to power up and work along the baseline.
Teni Salako Teni Salako 6'6" | PF Athenian | 2025 State CA-N
Teni Salako Teni Salako 6'6" | PF Athenian | 2025 State CA-N
At this point we’ll put him in the power forward position, because of his limited skills away from the basket. He’s a bit raw, but puts forth a good effort in the paint rebounding, defending, and going after blocks. He’s thin, long, and probably still growing. He needs to bulk up a bit, and a short jumper to his game. He runs the court.
Elijah Thompson Elijah Thompson 6'4" | SF Fortune Early | 2025 State CA-N
Elijah Thompson Elijah Thompson 6'4" | SF Fortune Early | 2025 State CA-N
He’s a long wing prospect with improving skills. He’s a lengthy defender who can guard in the paint and on the perimeter. He has good strides going up court, he’ll finish in transition, and he’ll get points in the paint with extra effort. He puts forth a good effort on the defensive side of the ball.
A good conditioned athlete He has an improving skill set from the guard position. He handles well in transition, and in half-court often using a burst to get by defenders. He has good flow in transition using lengthy arms to finish over defenders or staying wide for a 3ptr he can hit. He has good lateral movement and foot speed to hang with speedy handlers.