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NorCal Rankings Stock Risers

NorCal Rankings Stock Risers
Britt Wright
Britt Wright March 15, 2023 @ 08:54 AM
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Aaron Hunkin-Claytor
Aaron Hunkin-Claytor 6'3" | PG | 2024
CA-N
Evan McKnight
Evan McKnight 6'10" | C | 2024
CA-N
Ryan Pettis
Ryan Pettis 6'2" | CG | 2024
CA-N
Amani Johnson
Amani Johnson 6'3" | CG | 2024
CA-N
Cole Epperson
Cole Epperson 6'7" | PF | 2024
CA-N
Jaeden Hutchins
Jaeden Hutchins 6'8" | PF | 2024
CA-N
CJ Willenborg
CJ Willenborg 6'2" | SG | 2024
CA-N
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The 2024 Rankings have been updated. This group made the biggest jump in our updated rankings with their productivity on the court throughout the season.

Hawaii
Aaron Hunkin-Claytor

Aaron Hunkin-Claytor

CA-N
PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2024
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Aaron
Hunkin-Claytor PG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Salesian Prep
|
CA-N
NorCal Rankings Stock Risers
Claytor has earned a top 5 ranking and is the #1 point guard in NorCal. The 6’3 guard...
Written by Britt Wright
Hawaii
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Aaron Hunkin-Claytor

State: Northern California
School: Salesian Prep
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Highlights

Amani Johnson

Amani Johnson

CA-N
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Amani
Johnson CG
Class
2024
Height
6'3"
HS
Salesian Prep
|
CA-N
NorCal Rankings Stock Risers
He just keeps adding pieces to his game. He’s one of NorCal’s best defenders with his effort and...
Written by Britt Wright
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Amani Johnson

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State: Northern California
School: Salesian Prep
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Highlights

Fordham
Ryan Pettis

Ryan Pettis

CA-N
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Ryan
Pettis CG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Serra
|
CA-N
NorCal Rankings Stock Risers
We’re not sure yet which guard spot he works best from. What we do know is he’s productive...
Written by Britt Wright
Fordham
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Ryan Pettis

Twitter
State: Northern California
School: Serra
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CJ Willenborg

CJ Willenborg

CA-N
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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CJ
Willenborg SG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Capital Christian
|
CA-N
NorCal Rankings Stock Risers
He has his ups and downs, but when he has things going he can be one of the...
Written by Britt Wright
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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CJ Willenborg

State: Northern California
School: Capital Christian
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Cole Epperson

Cole Epperson

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Cole
Epperson PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Jesuit
|
CA-N
NorCal Rankings Stock Risers
He’s a productive forward who has the ability to play inside and out. He uses his body, along...
Written by Britt Wright
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Cole Epperson

Twitter
State: Northern California
School: Jesuit
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Jaeden Hutchins

Jaeden Hutchins

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Jaeden
Hutchins PF
Class
2024
Height
6'8"
HS
Prolific Prep
|
CA-N
NorCal Rankings Stock Risers
He’s fresh off a State Championship appearance. He’s one of NorCal’s rising forwards. He’s developed into a multi...
Written by Britt Wright
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Jaeden Hutchins

State: Northern California
School: Prolific Prep
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Evan McKnight

Evan McKnight

CA-N
C
HEIGHT 6'10"
POS C
CLASS 2024
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Evan
McKnight C
Class
2024
Height
6'10"
HS
Ygnacio Valley
|
CA-N
NorCal Rankings Stock Risers
Standing 6’10 he’s a legitimate post prospect. He has made good improvement this season, he has work to...
Written by Britt Wright
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Evan McKnight

State: Northern California
School: Ygnacio Valley
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