Senior Standouts This Week
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As we move through the play-offs in NorCal we’ve spotted a couple of Unsigned Seniors who have played well while we were watching. There’s a couple who’s season have come to and end, but there’s a few on the list…
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Continue ReadingAs we move through the play-offs in NorCal we’ve spotted a couple of Unsigned Seniors who have played well while we were watching. There’s a couple who’s season have come to and end, but there’s a few on the list who are still making a run at Section Title
The Senior guard helped put his team in the NCS DI Title Game. The sharp shooter from Dublin got hot dropping 6-3’s, he was fouled on one of them to make it a 4pt play, he finished 19pts, 4 assist. Making shots like that gives him a balanced game. He’s a good ball handler to get into the paint, and a willing passer, but make no mistake he’s best spotting up around the perimeters looking for 3’s.
Isaiah Wong
Isaiah Wong
Wong played an exceptional floor game leading this team from the point guard position. He’s a good ball handler, passes well, has vision, and makes good decisions, he takes care of the ball. He was good finding open mates passing up in transition, in half-court he found shooters on the drive and kick. He’ll hit the floater and short jumper.
He’s a good all around guard with good ball handling, he’s fast getting up and down the court, he can drop 3’s in transition, or along the perimeter. What caught our attention in this game was his willingness at 6’1 to battle in the paint for rebounds (7). He was active with a quick jump to keep the ball alive giving himself or mates a chance to get it.
After sitting out most of the season with an injury. Bundage showed he can still be an excellent leader and facilitator on the court. At 5’10 he’s an excellent ball handler and passer with a willingness to spread the ball around the court. He’s a pass first point guard, but can get into the paint for short jumpers. He’s still a bit rusty be he’s one that gives good effort on both ends of the court.
McKnight one of NorCal’s top bigs in the 2024 class standing 6’10. He’s active on the defensive side of the ball, making it tough to get driving layups. His lengthy arms, and size changes shots, gets him blocks and rebounds. He’s an excellent post passer, high and low finding cutters and shooters. Still a bit hesitant, but he’s turning and going strong looking to dunk the ball.
The crafty ball handler did all he could to keep his team afloat. He got steals, made excellent passes, most all he repeatedly attacked defenders using his dribble to go by in transition and along the perimeter with nice finishing moves from all angles. He hit the paint jumper.
Highlights
At 6’4 Smith is an athletic wing type with an improving set of skills. He’s a quick jumper that goes up high for rebounds, he has the foot speed, and strength to defend multiple positions, and out on the perimeter. He has an improving 3pt shot, his dribble helps him attack the paint for jumpers and challenge defenders. He’ll finish with dunks in transition. 6/7 from the free throw line.
Ryan Roth
Ryan Roth
Roth can play both guard positions, he did well settling the team in half court sets. He used his dribble drive to create shot opportunities for himself up top, he has a good jump shot he can hit from 3, or use a dribble to hit one from mid-range. He had a couple of strong baseline reverse layups to score. He had a game high of 18pts.
Suleib Ibrahim
Suleib Ibrahim
He’s a strong guard with an ability to drive and finish high off the glass with his left hand. He’s good driving across the lane, and fearless attacking defenders. He’s a confident player looking to take the big shot when the opportunity arise, he hit a big 3ptr right before half to keep his team within striking distance. At 6’1 he’s a good rebounder. He had 15pts.
He’s working a bit under the radar, he’s an experienced player that plays a good floor game. He doesn’t do a lot of forcing, lets the game comes to him. He’s a good court runner. At 6’6 he’s good on the boards, can score in the paint area with jumpers, and finishing through contact. He’s an excellent passer. He can play on the perimeter, with decent handles, good cuts to the basket. He can hit the short jumper. 11pts, 5rebs.