NorCal Play-Off Standouts Part II

Britt Wright February 23, 2023 @ 05:29 PM

The early part of the week February 20, 21, and 22 Prep Hoops NorCal was in the gym for the NorCal Play-Offs. We have plenty of games and action all over the area. Here's the games we ultimately decided to attend.   Game 1: February 20th, Serra defeated Santa Cruz in a CCS Open Pool Play Game 65-53 Game 2: February 21st, The Branson took down Piedmont in a NCS DIII Semifinal Contest, 61-40. Game 3: February 22nd, Sacred Heart Cathedral handled Menlo Atherton In a CCS Open Pool Play Game 72-59   Here's the PH NorCal Standouts from those games Part II   Marcel Elicagaray 6'1 2023 Guard from Serra   He's a feisty guard who played one of his better games. He found his way into the paint for points on multiple occasions due to his constant movement, and cuts without the ball. He used a hard dribble drive from the baseline for strong finishes and short jumpers, he filled lanes for transition layups. 16pts, 2asts.   [player_tooltip player_id='1382885' first='Ben' last='Dotten'] 6'6 2024 W/F from Santa Cruz   He's shown good improvements. He has good size and length, getting stronger will raise his stock. He's an effective player in and around the post area with good foot work. He's playing more on the perimeter, handling and passing showing he's been putting in the work to expand his game. He hit the free throw jumper, had a couple of dribble drive spins moves that worked for him. 14pts, 6rebs, 2asts.   [player_tooltip player_id='950892' first='George' last='Gale'] 6'6 2023 W/F from The Branson   The unsigned Senior had post presence on the defensive side in this game. He was actively patrolling the paint changing and blocking shots. He went after rebounds. His passing and movements kept the offense going in the half-court. He made good cuts, and slashes to the front of the rim, he hit a corner 3. He produced a double, double. 11pts, 11rebs, 3blks.   [player_tooltip player_id='1510769' first='Brit' last='Burden'] 6'6 2024 Forward from Piedmont   He's a prospect we'll keep an eye on in the spring and summer. He's showing improvement in the post with good foot work, and touch in the paint. He showed he could play on the perimeter, using his dribble to get into the paint, and dropping a 3ptr on the catch and shoot. 8pts, 3rebs, 2asts.   [player_tooltip player_id='1264595' first='Jase' last='Butler'] 6'4 2024 Guard from The Branson   He's a rising prospect in the 2024 class. He's giving us a steady all around game. He's a prospect that can go get a bucket in different ways on offense, and makes the scorer work for points when he's defending. He's got that 3 level scorer thing working for him. He's running the offense, has improved handles. His vision, passing, and decision making has him threatening triple doubles on multiple occasions this season. 15pts, 9rebs, 4rebs, 1stl.   Fedrick Pernell 6'1 2024 Guard from Sacred Heart Cathedral   He's the teams leading scorer at 14.9pts per game. He's a steady player that can play both guard positions. He understands the game, and makes good decisions on the court. He's an excellent ball handler that can create shots for himself and others. He has good moves plus a solid cross over to get into the paint for floaters, jumpers and assists. He has 3pt range, excellent passing, and he defends.

The early part of the week February 20, 21, and 22 Prep Hoops NorCal was in the gym for the NorCal Play-Offs. We have plenty of games and action all over the area. Here's the games we ultimately decided to attend.