CIF State Playoffs in NorCal RDS: I and II
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PH NorCal was in the gym this week for the CIF State Play-Offs. Teams are competing hard for the opportunity to play their last game at the Golden One Arena in Sacramento, CA. Here are the games we attended this…
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Continue ReadingPH NorCal was in the gym this week for the CIF State Play-Offs. Teams are competing hard for the opportunity to play their last game at the Golden One Arena in Sacramento, CA. Here are the games we attended this week.
February 28th: King’s Academy defeated Ygnacio Valley 64-61, Div III
March 1st: De La Salle defeated Archbishop Mitty 46-44, Open Division
March 2nd: Half Moon Bay defeated Hillsdale 60-48, Div IV
Standouts from the games:
Jaalen Mhoon
Jaalen Mhoon
Mhoon comes close to the glue guy in this game, he didn’t stuff the stat sheet but was good doing the little things to help get his team to the next round. He has the foot speed and determination to hound the ball on the perimeter. He filled lanes in transition, made hard cuts to the basket. He sees the court well to deliver the extra pass. He can handle and attack the paint with strength. 5pts, 4asts, 1stl
At 6’2 he’s an effective player in and around the basket playing off two feet. He sets, explodes, and finishes around the hoop. He works well 15ft and in. His elbow drive spin move produced a couple of buckets. He’s a good rebounding guard. His strength allows him to defend bigger players. 13pts, 8rebs, 1stl.
He’s been a steady producer, he’s part of the big 3 on this team. He works the boards on both ends, he can score inside. He’ll defend in the paint, and away from the basket. He’s a versatile prospect who can use his dribble to attack along the baseline, he can hit 3’s on the catch, or using one dribble. He can score from the mid-post facing and or backing defenders down. 10pts, 2-3’s, 7rebs, 2asts.
He’s another long arm versatile prospect who effects the game on both ends. He’s more of a perimeter prospect who handles, and sees the court well. He has long stride into the paint for jumpers, He can hit the short jumper along the base line, he put up 3’s from the top and has a nice drive, spin move to get into the paint for jumpers. He’s effective in the passing lanes and he closes out well. 9pts, 2rebs, 1a, 1b, 1st.
He’s has a nice frame, and a growing body. He’s a rising prospect in the 2024 class. He’s steadily expanding his presence on the court, with continued development he’ll have to be accounted for. He’s active in and around the basket on both ends, he’s an excellent passer, and cutter without the ball. He can work from the mid-post, or back you down and turn. We’ve seen him handle a bit. 6pts, 6rebs, 2a,1b, 1st.
Dio Lucido
Dio Lucido
He’s a solid combo guard who’s grown into the leader on the court. He’s showing more patience up top, his decision making has improved since the last time we saw him. He’s a guard who has the speed and handles to create his own shot, and attack the paint playing through contact. 6pts, 4r, 5a, 1b, 2st