2026 Rankings Update: First Five Part I

The PH NorCal Class of 2026 rankings have been updated. There's been movement at the top with some players signing letters of intent, while others have moved up a couple of spots in the top 25. Here are the prospects who made a significant jump because of their improved play on the court.   [player_tooltip player_id='1703096' first='Elias' last='Obenyah'] 6'5 CG out of Salesian College Prep has had a breakout Spring/Summer with Team Lillard 17 3SSB. He was invited to participate in the Pangos All American Camp in Las Vegas. He moves from #2 to #1. He just committed to Stanford University.   [player_tooltip player_id='2415942' first='Brayde' last='Kuykendall'] 6'4 SG from California High in San Ramon: Goes from #7 to #3. He's a Santa Clara University Commit.   [player_tooltip player_id='2853469' first='Jaroslav' last='JP Pihtov'] 6'9 PF, from Archbishop Riordan moves up a few spots #6 to #4 after playing well with the Oakland Soldiers EYBL 17. He has multiple Division I offers.   [player_tooltip player_id='1707490' first='Joven' last='Dulay'] 6'5 SG, from Folsom recently committed Idaho St. Goes up a few notches as he continues to make shots, and add pieces to the rest of his game.   [player_tooltip player_id='1711480' first='Ibrahim' last='Monawar'] 6'3 CG, from De La Salle. After having a good Spring and Summer, he's proven himself to be a next level prospect. #14 to #8.    Dodge had a breakout Summer playing with Infinite 17, and high school team Acalanes. He's 6'5, has good movement without the ball along the perimeter, shot ready for the catch and shoot, cutting without the ball, yet his improved handles allows him to get the rim, working the baseline, and other areas taking the hit, and finishing around the rim. He's taking and making his 3-point shots. 65 to 18.     He's one of NorCal's top 3-point shooters, he'll drop 3's from all over the court with deep range, if he finds his rhythm look out. His shooting percentages are improving. He makes the move up because of the work he put in to improve other areas of his game. Improved ball handling allows him to get to the rim more often, rather than settling, he's finishing. He's a long arm defender with better effort on that side of the ball. He could be ready for a breakout season.     He's an improved prospect looking to expand his play from the guard position. He changed things up, got on the 3SSB Circuit, transferred to California High. He had a breakout Summer working from the guard position. He's taking, and making a good number of jump shots, from mid-range off the dribble, and 3's with confidence. He's a strong body with improved handles, getting to the rim and finishing in traffic. He's a good rebounding guard, can come out with the dribble.     He's a hard playing prospect at 6'3, can play guard or forward at this level. He doesn't lack for energy on the court, always goes hard to the basket, battles for rebounds, and works to defend his position. He's an experienced prospect, plays more settled with patience. He'll be a key component on this team, he'll get his shot opportunities in the flow letting the game come to him. #48 to #28     Malm checks in at #30 rising from #62. He's one of NorCal's better skilled bigs with plenty of room to grow, and improve his game. He's an excellent passer/ball mover, with vision. He sees the court from different angles, including the high and low post. He can spot up for catch corner 3's at times. He's improved his body, and movements to handle the contact that goes on in the paint. He's a double, double prospect.

The PH NorCal Class of 2026 rankings have been updated. There's been movement at the top with some players signing letters of intent, while others have moved up a couple of spots in the top 25. Here are the prospects who made a significant jump because of their improved play on the court.