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2024 Risers into the top 100

2024 Risers into the top 100
Britt Wright
Britt Wright January 29, 2024 @ 01:25 PM
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Bryce Buchanan
Bryce Buchanan 6'7" | SF | 2024
CA-N
Angelo Ghattas
Angelo Ghattas 6'4" | PF | 2024
CA-N
Justin Moore
Justin Moore 6'2" | CG | 2024
CA-N
TJ O’Brien
TJ O’Brien 6'0" | SG | 2024
CA-N
EJ Campbell
EJ Campbell 6'0" | CG | 2024
CA-N
Bjorn Ryning
Bjorn Ryning 6'6" | SG | 2024
CA-N
Diego Martinez
Diego Martinez 6'7" | PF | 2024
CA-N
Dre’Von Johnson
Dre’Von Johnson 6'7" | PF | 2024
CA-N
Tyler Wentworth
Tyler Wentworth 6'5" | SF | 2024
CA-N
Gavin Cook Whisenton
Gavin Cook Whisenton 6'2" | CG | 2024
CA-N
Julian Gospich
Julian Gospich 6'7" | PF | 2024
CA-N
Wesley Payne
Wesley Payne 6'6" | PF | 2024
CA-N
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PH NorCal 2024 Rankings have been updated. This group of prospects have played their way into the top 100 of our latest rankings update.

Julian Gospich

Julian Gospich

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Julian
Gospich PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Bellarmine
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
Gospich got off to a hot start early in the season, earning player of the game in one...
Written by Britt Wright
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Julian Gospich

State: Northern California
School: Bellarmine
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Highlights

Dre&#8217;Von Johnson

Dre’Von Johnson

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Dre’Von
Johnson PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Modesto Christian
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
He’s a long wiry prospect with some presence on the defensive side in the post. He has the...
Written by Britt Wright
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Dre’Von Johnson

State: Northern California
School: Modesto Christian
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Gavin Cook Whisenton

Gavin Cook Whisenton

CA-N
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Gavin
Cook Whisenton CG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Liberty
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
He’s an intriguing prospect with point guard potential. Excellent ball handler with good passing, he has speed, and...
Written by Britt Wright
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Gavin Cook Whisenton

Instagram Twitter
State: Northern California
School: Liberty
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Highlights

Bjorn Ryning

Bjorn Ryning

CA-N
SG
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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Bjorn
Ryning SG
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Redwood
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
At 6’6 he runs to spots around the perimeter, and coming down in transition looking to put up...
Written by Britt Wright
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Bjorn Ryning

State: Northern California
School: Redwood
Club: NBBA
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San Francisco State
Diego Martinez

Diego Martinez

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Diego
Martinez PF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Valley Christian
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
His numbers are up across the board, while playing a balanced game leading his team in scoring and...
Written by Britt Wright
San Francisco State
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Diego Martinez

Instagram Twitter
State: Northern California
School: Valley Christian
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Highlights

Justin Moore

Justin Moore

CA-N
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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Justin
Moore CG
Class
2024
Height
6'2"
HS
Menlo Atherton
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
He’s athletic with improving skills. He’s 6’2 with explosive, and quick jumps around the rim for one handed...
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Justin Moore

State: Northern California
School: Menlo Atherton
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EJ Campbell

EJ Campbell

CA-N
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2024
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EJ
Campbell CG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Mountain House
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
He’s the teams leading scorer, and has earned MOP in multiple early season showcases. He’s a physical hard...
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EJ Campbell

Instagram
State: Northern California
School: Mountain House
Club: The Academy
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Angelo Ghattas

Angelo Ghattas

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Angelo
Ghattas PF
Class
2024
Height
6'4"
HS
Serra, San Mateo
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
He’s a hard playing forward at 6’5. He’s effective in the post area on both sides of the...
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Angelo Ghattas

State: Northern California
School: Serra, San Mateo
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Bryce Buchanan

Bryce Buchanan

CA-N
SF
HEIGHT 6'7"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Bryce
Buchanan SF
Class
2024
Height
6'7"
HS
Inderkum
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
We haven’t seen much of Buchanan since the early season showcase we attended. He’s a 6’8 prospect that...
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Bryce Buchanan

State: Northern California
School: Inderkum
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Wesley Payne

Wesley Payne

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'6"
POS PF
CLASS 2024
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Wesley
Payne PF
Class
2024
Height
6'6"
HS
Central Catholic
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
He’s a muscular prospect with a good inside game scoring, and rebounding. He’s averaging 14pt, and 8rebs a...
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Wesley Payne

Instagram
State: Northern California
School: Central Catholic
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Tyler Wentworth

Tyler Wentworth

CA-N
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2024
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Tyler
Wentworth SF
Class
2024
Height
6'5"
HS
Central Catholic
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
A good athlete that plays physical in the post area. He’s shown a versatile skill set moving on...
Written by Britt Wright
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Tyler Wentworth

State: Northern California
School: Central Catholic
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TJ O&#8217;Brien

TJ O’Brien

CA-N
SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG
CLASS 2024
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TJ
O’Brien SG
Class
2024
Height
6'0"
HS
Sacred Heart Prep
|
CA-N
2024 Risers into the top 100
O’Brien might be the sleeper in this group. He’s a fast moving guard all ways moving and cutting...
Written by Britt Wright
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TJ O’Brien

State: Northern California
School: Sacred Heart Prep
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