The Stage Act II Nor-Cal 2026 Newcomers
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PH NorCal was at Open Gym Premier in Oakland CA. The Stage Act II Nor-Cal. There were new prospects we hadn’t seen before. Our focus is on NorCal 2026 players who caught our attention. Valentino Fierros CA-N #140 PG #31…
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Continue ReadingPH NorCal was at Open Gym Premier in Oakland CA. The Stage Act II Nor-Cal. There were new prospects we hadn’t seen before. Our focus is on NorCal 2026 players who caught our attention.
A speedy point guard with slick handles and good passing. Standing 5’9 he’s a pass first point guard with good court vision. He has speed with the ball going up court looking to push or pass it up. He has the handles and speed to create his own shot opportunities, paint jumpers, mid-range jumpers off the dribble including a balanced step back.
Jeremiah Rethi Jeremiah Rethi 6'8" | C Placer | 2026 State CA-N
Jeremiah Rethi Jeremiah Rethi 6'8" | C Placer | 2026 State CA-N
He has good size for the post position where he has the most effect right now. He’s still sharpening his skill set, and learning how to use his body. He scored in the post taking it up strong off two feet, he gets rebounds, and pass from the post pretty well. He’ll take and make the short jumper.
Mohit Toor
Mohit Toor
The sharp shooter from the Roseville area. He looks to put up 3’s with no hesitation, and a quick release. The catch and shoot along the perimeter. He’ll use a quick dribble and a side step to free himself up for the jumper inside the 3pt line. He has a good first step on the drive. He’s a good ball handler, and willing passer.
He’s a good point guard with patience up top. He directs traffic in the half-court. He handles ball pressure bringing it up court. He had plenty of drives into the paint, deciding to pass or shoot, he did both finishing drives for point, and kicking it out to shooters, and dump passes for assists. He knocked down open 3’s, and the mid-range.
Sean Tetz
Sean Tetz
He’s a physical player willing to bump and bang for rebounds and points inside at this level. He plays hard on the defensive side of the ball. He takes it hard to the basket expecting contact on the drive. He hustles up and down the court filling lanes in transition. He’s shown he can hit the 3ptr if left open.
Ryan Rice
Ryan Rice
He’s a good shooter from the 3pt line. If he finds himself in the corner he’s ready to catch and shoots 3’s with a good release. He squares up well coming off screens to knock down 3’s from the top. He has deep range, when coming down in transition he’ll drop long 3’s in rhythm. He’ll make the long pass up in transition. He’s one you might look for coming out of time outs.
Isaac Romero
Isaac Romero
He has good movement on the court. The long arm guard is fast, he’s a good ball handler, and passer, he handles the trap. He can run point. He has speed going it up court, with vision to make the long pass up court. He defends good. He has lengthy arms, and foot speed to run with ball handlers, and get out on shooters. He has a jumper, and floater.
Zorba Apostolous
Zorba Apostolous
He’s a long growing prospect, his fundamentals are coming along. He plays along the perimeter looking to spot up in the corners, or use his dribble on occasion to drive it baseline. His length at this level gets him points in the paint. He’s handling and passing in transition and around the perimeter.
Keshawn McGee
Keshawn McGee
A solid body prospect who can probably work from both guard spots at this 16u level. He hit the 3-point shot in a couple of games, spotting up in the corners. He used his handles, and body to get into the paint, planting, turning and getting his shot off over defenders. He looks to be a solid defender, we’ll see more.
Kingston High
Kingston High
He’s a good on ball defender, he stays close to shooters with a hand in face, he’ll run with ball handlers, he recovers fast, a good help defender. He’ll set up in the corners for catch 3’s. He’s a ball mover. He’ll go on the watch list