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Class of 2026 Risers Top 50

Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
Britt Wright
Britt Wright September 12, 2024 @ 09:19 AM
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Ke’Mari Rowe Simms
Ke’Mari Rowe Simms 6'5" | PF | 2026
CA-N
Asa Hightower
Asa Hightower 6'3" | CG/PG | 2026
CA-N
Manno Jenkins
Manno Jenkins 6'0" | CG | 2026
CA-N
Kai Bradford
Kai Bradford 6'2" | SG | 2026
CA-N
Saddiq Alarbesh
Saddiq Alarbesh 6'4" | SG | 2026
CA-N
Jaiden Jones
Jaiden Jones 6'2" | SG | 2026
CA-N
Leon Powe III
Leon Powe III 6'5" | SF | 2026
CA-N
Cole Martin
Cole Martin 6'3" | CG | 2026
CA-N
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PH NorCal has updated the Class of 2026 Rankings. This group of prospects played their way into the top 50.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2089500"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2601c07173"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Powe makes his way into the top 50 after sharpening his skill set with Arsenal 16 throughout the Spring and Summer. He's a long guard/forward/wing with range and confidence to knock down open 3's. He has the handles and moves to get his own shots, using hard, sometimes quick dribbles for mid-range, and paint jumpers. He's thin, but tough taking it into the paint unafraid of contact. He's a hard defender with length to cover ground. (97 to 40)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2094255"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2601c071b5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Long with good movement, he's raised his level of confidence. He'll be a contributor in different ways logging quality minutes this season. He's a quality defender using his length, and foot speed to defend out on the perimeter, his hops will help get rebounds. He's a court runner who'll finish in transition, above the rim. His improved handles gives him the chance to take defenders off the dribble. (72 to 44)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415940"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2f869b8c7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">When he trims his body, gets better conditioned his stock can go higher. He's strong, does good work in the post. When balanced he's hard to stop. He's an excellent passer from the high and low post. He can use a dribble or two to attack, or back to the basket, turn and use power to put points on the board. He has a paint jumper, plays under control. He's a double, double at this level. (112 to 45)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415909"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2f869b8cd1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He was getting work done under the radar, not anymore. He has good foot speed and movements on the court. He does a little bit of everything, excellent court runner, finishes in transition. He has decent handles to attack, and finish in the paint from the sides, he'll hit the short pull up jumper. He's a good defender, and will get his share of rebounds. We'll see more. (66 to 46)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2089540"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2f869b8d13"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We've seen him mostly as a solid body strong defender who plays hard and scraps for rebounds. Until recently we've seen some improvement in his offensive development. He might be a slasher and cutter who finishes strong at the rim, he showed he'll put up a corner 3, and a few dribbles to attack the paint from the baseline. (92 to 47)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1806732"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2f869b8d50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We don't see Martin often, but when we do he reminds us that he's one of the better guards in the Stockton Area. He's a quality combo guard with a good skill set to produce buckets in different ways. He plays under control. At 6'3 he can work his way around the post area (not posting up) with a good touch around the rim. Make no mistake he's a guard with guard skills. (57 to 48)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2367830"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2f869b8d8b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's a prospect we don't see much of from the Sacramento Area. We saw him at Cali-Live with his high school team. He helped his team make a deep run in the play-offs last season. He's a quick guard with handles to generate buckets from different angles, he ain't shy about going to get a bucket, and putting up a 3. He's quick on the defensive side with hand and feet generating turnovers. He led his high school team in scoring 18.8ppg 3.4stl, 3.8a. We'll see more.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2089557"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66e2f869b8dc5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">He's a long wiry sharp shooter, who'll drop 3's from all angles on the court. He could get hot, consistency is key for him. Has he taken steps to improve his play on the defensive side of the ball, we'll see. His long wingspan takes up passing lanes, he'll distract, and deflect on shooters running out with his long arms up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

PH NorCal has updated the Class of 2026 Rankings. This group of prospects played their way into the top 50.

Leon Powe III

Leon Powe III

CA-N
SF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Leon
Powe III SF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Salesian College Prep
|
CA-N
Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
Powe makes his way into the top 50 after sharpening his skill set with Arsenal 16 throughout the...
Written by Britt Wright
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Leon Powe III

State: Northern California
School: Salesian College Prep
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Highlights

Kai Bradford

Kai Bradford

CA-N
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Kai
Bradford SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
McClatchy
|
CA-N
Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
Long with good movement, he’s raised his level of confidence. He’ll be a contributor in different ways logging...
Written by Britt Wright
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Kai Bradford

State: Northern California
School: McClatchy
Club: Rose City Basketball
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Highlights

Ke&#8217;Mari Rowe Simms

Ke’Mari Rowe Simms

CA-N
PF
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF
CLASS 2026
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Ke’Mari
Rowe Simms PF
Class
2026
Height
6'5"
HS
Antioch
|
CA-N
Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
When he trims his body, gets better conditioned his stock can go higher. He’s strong, does good work...
Written by Britt Wright
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Ke’Mari Rowe Simms

State: Northern California
School: Antioch
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Asa Hightower

Asa Hightower

CA-N
CG/PG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG/PG
CLASS 2026
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Asa
Hightower CG/PG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Justin Siena
|
CA-N
Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
He was getting work done under the radar, not anymore. He has good foot speed and movements on...
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Asa Hightower

Instagram
State: Northern California
School: Justin Siena
Club: 707 Premier
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Jaiden Jones

Jaiden Jones

CA-N
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Jaiden
Jones SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
California
|
CA-N
Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
We’ve seen him mostly as a solid body strong defender who plays hard and scraps for rebounds. Until...
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Jaiden Jones

State: Northern California
School: California
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Cole Martin

Cole Martin

CA-N
CG
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Cole
Martin CG
Class
2026
Height
6'3"
HS
Modesto Christian
|
CA-N
Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
We don’t see Martin often, but when we do he reminds us that he’s one of the better...
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Cole Martin

Instagram Twitter
State: Northern California
School: Modesto Christian
Club: Stockton Soldiers
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Highlights

Manno Jenkins

Manno Jenkins

CA-N
CG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Manno
Jenkins CG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Natomas
|
CA-N
Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
He’s a prospect we don’t see much of from the Sacramento Area. We saw him at Cali-Live with...
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Manno Jenkins

State: Northern California
School: Natomas
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Saddiq Alarbesh

Saddiq Alarbesh

CA-N
SG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Saddiq
Alarbesh SG
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Oakland Tech
|
CA-N
Class of 2026 Risers Top 50
He’s a long wiry sharp shooter, who’ll drop 3’s from all angles on the court. He could get...
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Saddiq Alarbesh

Instagram
State: Northern California
School: Oakland Tech
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