16U Names To Know From 3SSB West Session One

PH NorCal was at the 3SSB Western Session 1, on May 2-4 at Ladera Ranch Sports Complex. We have rising prospects, and players who put themselves on the radar. The NorCal Class of 2027 seems to be developing into a good group.    He's a rising prospect on the verge of a breakout Spring. He has speed, and quick twitch movement to cause problems on both sides of the ball. He's has a smooth jump shot from mid-range out past the 3-point line. He'll use a dribble or two dropping mid-range jumpers. He'll come down in rhythm for 3's, or spot up along the perimeter. He's got the quick hands and feet to cause problems on the defensive side of the ball. He's a ball handler and passer. He can run point. He plays for Lillard 3SSB 16U     French continues to fine tune his overall skill set as a prospect who contributes in different ways on both ends of the court. He has good size with ball handling, and passing skills to facilitate. He can work his way around the perimeter looking to knock down open 3's, or attack the basket, he'll slash and cut. He's a good passer, and finisher in transition. He has the size, and movement to defend multiple positions at this level. He rebounds.     He's a big guard still growing and getting stronger. He put himself on the radar at this event. He has a jump shot he hits from mid-range after a few dribbles, he'll use a spin move at times to get to the rim. He moved to spots along the perimeter shot ready. He hit multiple catch corner 3's. He took it strong to the basket in transition. He's moving in the right direction. He has the size to rebound, and handles to push/pass in transition. He's a riser.     Sabir put himself squarely on the map with his play at this event. Standing 6'3 he's long, strong with good movement on the court. He's a multi skilled prospect who'll continue to improve his skill set. He's a tough minded prospect who gives good effort defending. A big guard with the ability to run the offense when called to do so. He has a burst to get by defenders to pass or score. He hit a couple of big 3's off the dribble in the crunch. He hit the short corner jumper, took it up strong inside handling contact. He's a riser     Listed as a 7'0er makes him the tallest prospect in our NorCal Rankings regardless of class. With continued development he'll attract the attention of college coaches. There's no question he has work to do. He gives effort on both sides of the ball going after rebounds. He has some post presence on defense, he'll change a few shots. Offensively he's a target you can go to in the paint, he'll get a bucket, or kick it out to open shooters, or find cutters. He's a passer, will set solid screens before heading down the rim.     He's a two sport athlete (Baseball) He's been conditioning his body for Spring Basketball. He's making progress as a 6'9 PF for team Lillard 16U 3SSB. He's moving and covering space all the way out to the perimeter, hands up distracting shooters, and taking up passing lanes. He's ball mover, he'll reverse it. We're seeing improved post play. He's getting wide wants the ball, he'll pass it or turn and go. He hit the short corner jumper, showed he'll shoot corner 3's. He has some post presence, and will get his rebounds.

PH NorCal was at the 3SSB Western Session 1, on May 2-4 at Ladera Ranch Sports Complex. We have rising prospects, and players who put themselves on the radar. The NorCal Class of 2027 seems to be developing into a good group.