2026 Rankings Update: Top 100

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We've updated our 2026 rankings in NorCal. These prospects played their way into the Top 100, after having a good Spring, and Summer, playing with their high school team during the Live Periods at Cali-Live, and Section 7. This is an improving group that can have real impact on their high school teams this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mariano Aarden-Lopez 6'7 Forward, plays at De La Salle. Has good activity around the basket on both ends of the court. He's a court runner, a solid rebounder, has improving footwork, and balance going up around the basket. He'll put up an open 3 if left unattended. He'll set solid screens, roll to the basket, a good passer from the high and low post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2269031' first='JT' last='Harreld'] 6'9 Forward, plays at Palma in Salinas. He's made steady improvements to his game throughout the Spring and Summer. Standing 6'9, he continues to tune his body, looks a bit stronger, moving better. He's playing with confidence improved range on the jump shot, He's had some success putting up 3-pointers around the perimeter, and using his dribble to get closer. He recently pick up a next level offer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2089522' first='Romyn' last='Waugh'] 6'5 Forward, plays for Oakland High. He's not known for scoring a lot of points, could change coming into his Senior season, he's made some improvements on the offensive side of the ball. He gives maximum effort defending, going after rebounds. He moves well, has foot speed to defend out along the perimeter, shows length, strength, and toughness defending in the paint. He'll finish in transition, can use a dribble or two working the baseline.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1591733' first='Nico' last='Wright'] 6'9 Center, plays for Bishop O'Dowd. The square shoulder, long arm prospect looked fit, and bouncy, had good activity around the basket at Section 7, and another recent event here in NorCal. He showed some presence on the defensive side going after blocks, and changing shots. He's showed improvements around the rim, going up strong with balance, had a few power dunks. He'll go get lobs, rebounds out of his space. He runs the court in transition, might get a follow up dunk. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2228062' first='Des' last='Sicat'] 6'1 Guard plays for Castro Valley. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2509666' first='Naasir' last='Griffin'] 6'3 Guard plays at Bishop O'Dowd. He's been steadily improving getting it done under the radar. He's a quality guard, can generate tough buckets the offense flows through him at times. He has decent handles, tries to get close to the basket, uses, body, and balance to get his shots, with hard dribble drives, mid-range and paint jumpers, or strong finishes in traffic. He'll help rebound, gives good effort defending.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2872459' first='Hudson' last='Dennison'] 6'6 Forward, plays for Valley Christian in San Jose. With a full season under his belt, he'll take on a new role. He'll be a contributor on both ends of the court. He's a good rebounder, runs the court can finish in transition. He can get things done in the post, working high and low. He's a ball mover, can operate along the perimeter, and along the baseline, he'll put up open 3's on occasion. He use a dribble or two to finish around the paint or in the paint with a jumper. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2547159' first='Noah' last='Trammell'] 6'6 Wing/Forward, plays at Oakland Tech. He's a long wing prospect who can set up around the perimeter shot ready for 3 point shots. He has a good release point. He's made improvements in other areas of his game. Using his length to help rebound, shows better movements defending out on the perimeter. He could be an X Factor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->