Level Up Showcase 2025’s In Sacramento

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Hoops NorCal was at the first Annual level Up Showcase in Sacramento on Saturday April 8th. The event was hosted by CTBxGU, a growing grassroots organization in the Sacramento Area. There's plenty of untapped talent in the area. Here's some of the standouts in the 2025 class that grabbed our attention.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1384646"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Harris playing up with the 17U's  has paid off. His first season on Varsity, he helped lead the Bells to upset wins in the play-offs. He's long, wiry still filling his frame. He shoots the ball well knocking down mid-range and 3ptrs at a good percentage. He uses his length for lobs, and put backs. He continues to strengthen his body, and improve his overall skill set. He is a good passer, and handler.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1772927"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"A rising prospect in the Sac Area. He's athletic, strong, and hard to deal with in the paint. He's a top rebounder, who'll be a double double guy at this level. He can handle and pass along the perimeter, finish in transition. He threw one down with authority off the dribble. 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