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PH NorCal was in Oakland CA April 6-7 for the Elite Hoops Challenge. At the start of Spring hoops there’s alway new prospects we haven’t seen. Here’s some from this event. Nathan Ruff 6’7 Post 2025, Pacific Grove: Rose City…
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Continue ReadingPH NorCal was in Oakland CA April 6-7 for the Elite Hoops Challenge. At the start of Spring hoops there’s alway new prospects we haven’t seen. Here’s some from this event.
Nathan Ruff 6’7 Post 2025, Pacific Grove: Rose City 17
He gets most of his work done working the post areas. He has good movement, and uses his body to take up space, He defends and get rebounds. He’ll run the court, sets good screens for ball handlers. He can be a target in the post.
Reid Brear
Reid
Brear
6'6" | PF
Del Oro | 2025
State
CA-N
6’6 Post 2025, Del Oro: Sac Renegades 17
Good size with a skill set. His foot work in the post was good, he seals, gets wide, makes himself a target, he’ll finish. He uses a couple of moves to get his shot off, jump hooks, turnaround jumpers. He’s a good passer out of the post. He hit 3’s, he runs, and rebounds.
Asa Hightower 6’4 2026 Wing, Justin Siena: 707 16
He’s a long wing type player with an improving skill set along the perimeter. He had some success using his dribble with crossovers to attack the basket. He’s a good defender using his lengthy arms, and foot movement to stay in front with a hand up making it tough for shooters. A good upside
Noah Hargrave 5’10 2026 CG, Elk Grove: Clutch Elite 16
He has quality handles, good foot speed, and moves to create his shot opportunities. He has a burst at first step going towards the basket. He looks for his 3pt shot, using screens, and dribbles to free himself, he hit the mid-range. He has the tools to run the point.
Ke’Mari Rowe-Simms 6’5 2026 Center, Antioch: Norcal Preps 16
He’s a big body plays physical, with post presence on both ends. He’s a target in the post. He plants, turns, and takes it up strong, he’s hard to stop when he’s on balance. He has work to do in his development. He’ll get rebounds, he has the body to defend in the paint.
Tyreese West 6’9 2026 PF, Fremont Oakland, CTB 16,17
At 6’9, growing, and a frame to fill, he caught our attention. Yes he has a ways to go in his development, but over time we could see improvement. Right now he’s altering some shots, making the effort to go after rebounds. We’ll continue to track his development. He’s on the Watch List.
Ayden Thompson
Ayden
Thompson
6'7" | PF
Benicia | 2025
State
CA-N
6’6 2025 PF, Benicia: NBBA 17 UA Rise
He’ll get plenty of exposure playing against quality competition on the UA Rise Circuit. He gives a good effort working in the post defending, and going after rebounds. He’s long, a little off balance, but can get his points in the paint, and handle the contact. He put up a couple of 3’s.