2026 Rankings Update Newcomers

PH NorCal Class of 2026 Rankings have been updated. Of the 234 ranked prospects we have 24 newcomers. Here are some the newcomers who stood out most when PH NorCal was in the gym.    Pihtous is our highest ranked newcomer at 7. He didn't play in the early part of the season at Riordan. He's made his presence known with good energy of the bench. He's an active post defender with movement, paint presence, shot blocking abilities. He's been holding his own against quality competition at the EYBL. His offensive tools are sharpening. He's a double double at this level. He's earned DI offers with his play at EYBL     He put up 14pts, and 5 rebounds a game during the season. He has good size, and movement. He set solid screens, and uses screens to free himself up for the drive. At 6'5 he can shoot the ball well from the 3-point line, spotting up in the corners, and coming down in transition. He used his size to get points and rebounds inside.     We might have Yong ranked too low at this point. The two sport athlete (Football) is quite productive in and around the post. 16.5pts, 10rebs a game. He has a strong body at 6'5, moves well around the basket. He's got power, and strength to muscle up, and score in traffic. He slashes and cuts to receive and finish around the rim. He's a good post passer.     He's a hard playing guard that contributes on both ends of the court. He handles the ball in transition with the passes up court, he goes hard to the basket to finish transition layups. He hit the off the dribble mid-range, and dropped a few 3's. He doesn't mind helping on the board. He gives good effort defending. A Division IV CIF State Champion.     He's active, runs, and plays hard on the court. Standing 6'7 he'll defend his post position, use his body and length to hit the boards with good outlet passing, he hustles up court. He's a screener, will roll to finish, he's good around the basket. He showed he'll shoot corner 3's if open.     He transferred in to Valley Christian. It took some time to get settled in at the school on the hill. He'll be a solid contributor with his size and effort defending, going after rebounds, and working for points inside. He sets solid screens, works the high and low post with good passing. He hustles up court, we'll see more.     All indications are Zorba can shoot the 3-ball pretty good if left unattended. He spots up around the perimeter shot ready to knock down catch 3's. He'll use a side step one dribble, or move in for mid-ranges, if defenders go flying out. He has range to drop long ones in transition. He handles okay to drive it, he's a willing passer/ball mover.     Palotai won the CIF D IV State Championship in March. Standing 6'8 and growing he has good fundamentals, a stretch 4 maybe. He moves along the perimeter with purpose looking to shoot open 3's, or move the ball around looking for cutters. He hit the corner 3. He has decent post foot work, and passing, he'll score inside. 15pts a game.     With good size at 6'5, he moves pretty well. He can play outside/in at this level. He's an alert post defender, will go after blocks. He's a good rebounder with 8 per game during the season. He can get wide down in the post wanting the ball for power movers going up, or he'll set up in the corner for a 3ptr.     He was flying under the radar until the play-offs last season. He averaged 13pts a game, helped lead his team to the CIF D IV State Championship. He's a big shot maker, a good ball handling point guard, doesn't get rushed, he's in constant motion. He sees the court, makes good passes. He'll drop 3's if left unattended

PH NorCal Class of 2026 Rankings have been updated. Of the 234 ranked prospects we have 24 newcomers. Here are some the newcomers who stood out most when PH NorCal was in the gym.