Gridley 2024's - Prep Hoops

The 69th GIBT Tournament was held Dec 7-9 in Gridley CA. An 8 team format with some of NorCal's top teams competing. Here's PH NorCal Unsigned Seniors who caught out attention.   [player_tooltip player_id='1253223' first='De'Undrae' last='Perteete'] 6'5 G/F/W Salesian College Prep: He's one our top unsigned prospects. He brings a versatile skill set. He can score inside out. We got a good look at his perimeter game. He brought the ball up, set the offense in half-court, he hit the jumper off the dribble from mid-range, and he knock down open 3's. At 6'5 he can do the dirty work inside, rebound, and defend bigger players. He was an All Tourney selection.   [player_tooltip player_id='1382861' first='Amani' last='Johnson'] 6'3 Guard Salesian College Prep: He's been one our best defenders in NorCal the past couple of seasons. His defense in the 4th qtr was a key to victory. He's usually a starter, but for now he's making his presence felt coming off the bench. He's a key piece to this team and will be productive. He's a big guard who can handle, rebound, and knock down open shots.   [player_tooltip player_id='1510860' first='Zion' last='Yeargin'] 6'4 W/F Salesian College Prep: There's no question Yeargin played a key role off the bench. He's focused, strong and playing to his strengths. He's hard to guard using a dribble or two working from the short corner, and the high post. He plays on balance, planting two feet in the paint, powering his way up for different finishes around the rim. He's getting his rebounds.   [player_tooltip player_id='1314344' first='Zander' last='Jimenez'] 6'3 Guard Salesian College Prep: He defends at a high level bringing energy and effort, usually getting the first shot at the other teams best scorer. His speed and foot work allows him to hound ball handlers, make it tough for shooters to get good looks. He's a court runner both ways, he'll finish in transition. His ball handling and shooting are much improved.   Pierce Curtain 5'9 Guard The Branson: He was the first player off the bench for this team. He's an experienced player, who understands the system, not a lot of mistakes. He gives quality minutes off the bench. He has the foot speed to stay on ball, and good court awareness to help the defense off ball. He's a ball mover, he'll knock down the open 3pt shot.   [player_tooltip player_id='1803761' first='Finley' last='Keeffe'] 6'6 G/F The Branson: He has shown himself to be a versatile player with an improving skill set for the next level. He's bulked up, showing he can get things done inside, scoring around the rim, rebounding and defending. He's an excellent passer with vision, we saw him handle up top a few times initiating the offense, he pushed the ball up court after rebounding, he fills the lanes in transition. He makes good decisions. He was an All Tournament selection.   Connor Amundsen 5'10 Guard Clovis North: He was the tournaments leading point producer with 70 points in 3 games. He's a quality guard with a quality set of skills for the position. He's more than capable of running the teams offensive sets, but his job mainly is to put points on the board for this team. He does that in typical guard fashion. Along with being a good passer, and 3-point shooter, he has a variety of moves he uses to attack bigger, stronger, and faster defenders. All-Tournament   [player_tooltip player_id='1256630' first='Jaden' last='Woodard'] 6'3 G/F Sheldon: This was the first time we've seen Woodard knock down 3's in a consistent manor. He had 5-3's in a win. He's improved and is looking confident when he puts up a 3ptr, consistency will be key. He's a tough player who competes on both ends. He's an improving ball handler with good passing away from the basket, he'll attack hard when the opportunity is there, he can handle contact in and around the basket. He'll rebound, score, and defend against bigger players. He bring experience and toughness.   [player_tooltip player_id='1625639' first='Tyler' last='Rattler'] 5'11 PG Sheldon: He's been playing consistent basketball for a while now. He's does a good job when he's running things up top, handling the ball, passing, making good decisions. He can work off ball using his handles and quickness to get to the basket for points in the paint, and pull-up jumpers. He's an excellent on ball defender with quick hands and feet to get steals and put pressure on ball handlers bringing it up court.   Nick Stone 6'2 Guard Sheldon: He's working under the radar, nonetheless he's player that has to be accounted for behind the 3-point line. He hit 3 in a row during one stretch of a game. He doesn't hesitate looking to catch and shoot from the corners. He's shown an ability to handle and take care of the ball, he doesn't waste dribbles, handles the double team, he's a ball mover when the shots not there.   [player_tooltip player_id='1253220' first='James' last='Moore'] 6'2 Guard Clayton Valley Charter: He's raised his game in his Senior season. He's an experienced guard who'll be counted on to lead this team. He's been putting points on the board to start the season, consistency is the key. With his speed and handles, and somewhat fearless attacks, he's getting to the basket often in transition, and in half-court sets finishing above the rim including dunks. He's a slasher with good hands. He's showing a willingness to defend, and rebound from the guard position. He was an All Tournament selection.   [player_tooltip player_id='1383576' first='Seamus' last='Deely'] 6'5 G/F San Ramon Valley: He's one of our most versatile prospects in NorCal. He has a good understanding of the game and what he can do. They use him in different ways. He handles the ball up top initiating and facilitating, his excellent vision and passing is notable. He can work high and low post with good foot work to get his points in the paint. He's an active rebounder on both ends he'll get tap ins. He's trimmed his body and moving well along the perimeter looking to shoot open 3's. He was an All-Tournament selection.   Aaron Kullar 6'8 Forward Gridley: Standing 6'8 Kullar fits the description of what they call a stretch-four. He'll take and make 3's from the corner on the catch and shoot, not much hesitation. He showed us he can operate along the perimeter at times, moving the ball and looking for his shot, and having some success using a dribble or two to get closer for the jumper. He'll have to hit the weights.

The 69th GIBT Tournament was held Dec 7-9 in Gridley CA. An 8 team format with some of NorCal's top teams competing. Here's PH NorCal Unsigned Seniors who caught out attention.