Rankings Update 2026 Newcomers II

Britt Wright January 2, 2025 @ 07:18 PM

PH NorCal has updated our Class of 2026 Ranking. There's a good number of prospects who caught our eye with their play on the court as we work to shine the light on as many newcomers in NorCal. It is our hope that college coaches of all levels take a look at NorCal Prospects.   [player_tooltip player_id='2684096' first='Aiden' last='Atkins'] 6'4 SF, Menlo Atherton: He's athletic with good movement on the court. He's not scoring a lot, but he does have some tools to work with, and can contribute in other areas. He has strength and size to get rebounds, he can defend in the post, he has good lateral movement to defend out on the perimeter. He runs to fill lane and to get back on defense. We'll see more.   [player_tooltip player_id='2710990' first='Grant' last='Means'] 5'10 PG, San Marin: He's a steady point guard, has good command of the offense. He's a good ball handler up top with patience, vision, and excellent passing, he keeps his dribble live. He looks for his slashers, and shooters. He's good in transition, pushing and passing it up. He can get into the paint with solid drives down the middle.   [player_tooltip player_id='2710984' first='Alex' last='Hamblet'] 6'8 PF, Archie Williams: Standing 6'8 he has length, and a frame to build muscle. He moves okay, and has some tools to work with. He can be a distraction in the post on defense. He has the awareness to alter some shots, go after blocks, he'll rebound. He can work the high post looking for cutters, and shooters. He has a paint jumper. He's on a upward path.   [player_tooltip player_id='2613093' first='Matthew' last='Strong'] 6'2 SG, Monte Vista: He's an improving player, not a lot of mistakes on the court. He's made an impression with his ability to shoot the 3 point. He's a ball mover, makes good cuts without the ball sets screens, and finds open spots for a clean shot. He gives good effort running the court, and on the defensive side of the ball.   [player_tooltip player_id='2613095' first='Zack' last='Beatty'] 6'5 PF, Sheldon: He's an undersized power forward with good production, coming off the bench or starting. He has a good inside game, showing decent footwork and patience to get his shot off over taller players. He's a good passer, and screener. He's got the body to hold his own on the defensive side, and he'll work for rebounds.   [player_tooltip player_id='2673653' first='Zach' last='Villanueva'] 5'10 PG, West Campus: He's a fast point guard, slick handles, and a burst always looking to get by for scores or assists. He has been putting points on the board in this early season leading his team in scoring, assists, and steals. 21.5ppg, 5.5 asts 4stls. He has quick hands.   [player_tooltip player_id='2099206' first='Fred' last='Davis'] 6'2 PG, Lincoln, San Francisco: A strong guard with foot speed. He can generate a bucket off ball, and in transition. He has a solid body, good handles, and a burst to finish drives at the rim. He brings a certain amount of toughness to the court. He has the tenacity to be a good on ball defender. We'll have to see more.   [player_tooltip player_id='2687711' first='Chris' last='Berry'] 5'10 PG, Clayton Valley Charter: He's shown himself to be a good defender, with footspeed and leverage to stay on ball, defend full court with lateral movement. He's good helping on the trap. He has good ball handling skills, does a decent job running the offense up top. He's more of a pass first point guard, but does have speed to attack the paint using his dribble for kick-outs, and dump offs.

PH NorCal has updated our Class of 2026 Ranking. There's a good number of prospects who caught our eye with their play on the court as we work to shine the light on as many newcomers in NorCal. It is our hope that college coaches of all levels take a look at NorCal Prospects.