The Main Event Tournament 2024 Standouts
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May 20-21 PH NorCal was at the Main Event Tournament. There were 90 plus teams competing in 15, 16, 17 levels at more than 5 locations. We saw teams in high school age groups not all. Our time was spent…
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Continue ReadingMay 20-21 PH NorCal was at the Main Event Tournament. There were 90 plus teams competing in 15, 16, 17 levels at more than 5 locations. We saw teams in high school age groups not all. Our time was spent at Granada High School on both days.
Jordy McKenzie Jordy McKenzie 6'5" | CG Archbishop Riordan | 2024 State 6’4 Guard, Arsenal 17U Elite, Pinole Valley HS
He had it going at this event. His consistent scoring in a variety of ways stood out. He’s got that quick twitch sort of. He’s decisive and fast working his way around the court on both ends. He drops 3’s off the dribble, quick on the drive into the paint. He’s hard to guard.
Ben Dotten Ben Dotten 6'6" | SF Santa Cruz | 2024 State 6’5 W/F, WCE 17U National Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz HS
Dotten just continues to raise his game this Spring. He’s showing a versatile skill set that allows him to effect the game in different ways. He’s putting the ball in the basket around the rim and other ways. His rebounding numbers are good and he’s giving a good effort on the defensive side of the ball.
Caleb Asante Caleb Asante 6'3" | SF Leigh | 2024 State 6’4 W/F, WCE 17U National Silicon Valley Leigh HS
The muscular Asante has made good strides in improving his game away from the basket this Spring. He still works the post area, but he’s figured out how to use his strength and athleticism on the court. Using a dribble or two, finishing strong at the rim in transition. He’ll shoot his jumper. He doesn’t seem to tire working on both ends of the court. Excellent rebounder at 6’4.
Ja’len Flenory Ja’len Flenory 5'9" | PG Laguna Creek | 2024 State 5’8 PG, CTBXGU, Laguna Creek HS
Flenory is looking like the floor general that runs the team offense. He’s that speedy under 6’0 guard that’s using his handles, speed, and vision to break down defenders, get into the paint and find the right guys who can put the ball in the basket. He can be a disruptor on defense with his quickness, he can score too.
Dylan Mansour Dylan Mansour 6'3" | CG Campolindo | 2024 State 6’3 SG, Infinite 17U Gold, Campolindo HS
Mansour showed his full arsenal of offensive skills. He’s a good ball handler who can, pass, attack from different angles. He had strong takes into the paint for contact layups and paint jumpers, or kick-outs. He knocked down a couple transition 3ptrs in rhythm. It’s safe to say he’s a rising prospect in the 2024 class.
Jayden Robinson Jayden Robinson 6'2" | SG Vanden | 2024 State 6’2 G/W, Stockton Soldiers 17, Vanden HS
Robinson known mostly for being a solid defensive player who can play physical, get rebounds, and guard multiple positions. He’s improved on the offensive side. His improved handles produced points on the drive into the paint, he had good passing up court, and he hit a couple of mid-range jumpers, and finished in transition.
Spencer Shonnard Spencer Shonnard 6'2" | SG Moreau Catholic | 2024 State 6’3 Guard, Arsenal 17U Elite, Moreau Catholic HS
Shonnard has made some adjustments and has improved his overall guard play this Spring. He has the tools to be a productive player on the court. He’s taking better care of the ball when has it. His passing, vision, and decision making are most improved. He has a good shot from the 3pt line. He brings a good effort to the court.
Alexander Naber 6’1 CG, SF Work Hard Play Hard 17, Serra HS
Naber is a thick guard who has good ball handling skills, he’s a clever passer who sees the court well. He doesn’t mind the physical play, he often initiates it on the drive. He’s good on the drive and kick, planting off two feet, or using a bump and fade to get his jump shot off. He can run point or work off ball.
Kendahl Hearne Kendahl Hearne 6'3" | SG Sacramento | 2024 State e 6’3 G/W, CTBXGU, Sacramento HS
Hearne seems to be settling in as a player who knows he can do certain things on the court with his skills and athleticism. He’s showing patience and good shot selection. He can get to his spots using good lift on his mid-range jumpers. He has some explosiveness when he’s in the paint. He dropped a couple of key 3’s when needed.
Izaias White Izaias White 6'4" | SF Weston Ranch | 2024 State 6’3, G/W The Academy,
White seems to show us more each time we see him play. At 6’3 he’s a good rebounder who has the muscle to bang the boards. He’s undersized but works well in the post area going up strong, and finishing through contact. He can get up the court and finish strong in transition. He’s a good defender.