Rising Stars Showcase – Sophomore Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rising Stars Showcase was the perfect mix of entertainment and competition. The sophomore class came ready to measure themselves against one another and the result was a fun, high-energy game where players competed hard and put their skill sets on display.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194832"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2958789,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bb1bf12d192"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2484218' first='Parks' last='Weaver'] | 6'3 G | Folsom | Compton Magic | 2028</strong><br>Weaver can score in bunches, constantly putting pressure on the defense with his aggressive mindset. He's always in attack mode and something good happens whenever he drives—whether it's a bucket, a kick-out or drop-off assist or drawing contact. Even off the ball, he draws attention and his shot selection stood out in a showcase where players can often force up bad shots. Weaver showed he's more than just a scorer, pushing the pace, facilitating, and making the right play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Currently Weaver is rank within the Top 50 nationally. Look for him to keep things going in year two.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2737139' first='Jayden' last='Richardson']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Modesto Christian","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bb1bf12d2cc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2737139' first='Jayden' last='Richardson'] | 6'4 Wing | Modesto Christian | 2028</strong><br>Richardson impresses with his ability to impact the game without dominating the ball. He cuts well, makes decisive moves when he catches it and uses his athleticism and quick first step to attack. In Modesto Christian's system, learning alongside wings like [player_tooltip player_id='2282466' first='Aeron' last='Wallace'], [player_tooltip player_id='2136797' first='Elijah' last='Payne'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2215149' first='Trevor' last='Dickson'] will only accelerate his development.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lucas Cutler","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Oak Ridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bb203da97e0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Lucas Cutler | 6'5 F | Oak Ridge | 2028</strong><br>Cutler showed why he's one of the most well-rounded forwards in his class. He moves well, rebounds exceptionally well and positions himself smartly on defense. Offensively, he can score inside or step out and knock down shots. His athleticism and outside touch were on full display the showcase more so than last season, capped off by earning MVP honors in the championship game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Cutler will definitely have Oak Ridge playing more competitively this upcoming season than last.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2510635"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bb203da98d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2510635' first='Andre' last='Rabb-Patterson'] | 6'2 G | Christian Brothers | Clutch Elite | 2028</strong><br>Rabb-Patterson stood out as a quick, athletic two-way guard who thrives in an uptempo game. He's versatile enough to play either guard spot and has a herky-jerk handle that keeps defenders off balance. That handle creates separation for his mid-range jumper, which he hit consistently throughout the showcase.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rabb-Patterson can defend 1-3 defensively. Look for Christian Brothers to make another deep player run with the returning players and the big freshman Kaden De Jesus arriving</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2484284"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bb203da9940"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>Tre Simmons | 6'4 CG | Lincoln High | 2028</strong><br>Simmons brings size, skill, and control to the guard position. He finishes strong through contact, creates space with ease and consistently gets high-percentage looks. His rebounding from the guard spot adds another layer to his impact. What sets him apart is his ability to post up—he takes advantage of smaller guards below the free-throw line, scoring at will. Simmons plays at his own pace, never letting defenders speed him up.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">After completing just his freshmen year, Tre Simmons already has a D-1 offer, he will see more flowing in as year 2 gets on its way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2499030"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68bb203da9990"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2499030' first='Mason' last='Phillips'] | 6'3 CG | Jesuit | Jalen Green Elite | 2028</strong><br>Phillips displayed a knack for scoring at all levels. He creates his own shot, stays on balance as a catch-and-shoot threat and attacks closeouts to get into his mid-range game with floaters and pull-ups. He's a straight-line, north-and-south player who doesn't over dribble, making him an efficient scorer. Phillips was a key piece in Jesuit's Division II State Championship run and looks ready to build on that momentum.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This group of sophomores showed the depth of NorCal's 2028 class and should continue to draw interest<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->