Bay Area Fall Ball: Names To Know

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 18-19 PH NorCal was in the gym for the Bay Area Fall Classic. Bellarmine College Prep on Saturday, Skyline College on Sunday. 27 teams, more than 350 players were competing with their high school team under a club name. PH NorCal put eyes on all 27 teams that participated. He are more Bay Area Prospects to know.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2876374' first='Brennan' last='Williams']: The unsigned Senior, a big guard/forward standing 6'6 with good ball handling, vision, and passing. He's often seen handling the ball in transition after rebounding, he facilitates in half-court on occasion. He'll use the dribble drive to get into the paint for points from different angles. He'll get points, and rebounds working in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2269017' first='Ethan' last='Lyles']: He's working a bit under the radar, but has made steady improvements to his game. Most notably his 3-point shooting from the corners on the catch, he's shot ready. He's a passer/ball mover with vision to spot cutters. At 6'5 he gives good effort defending, he boxes out for rebounds, can get a block or two. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2352720' first='Donovan' last='Mikel']: A still growing 6'7 forward with a frame to fill. He's an improved prospect looking to take his overall game to a higher level this upcoming season. Consistency will be key. He's got the outside/in game working for him. He spots up for 3's at the top, he's a triple threat from the high post, hit the jumper, use his dribble to get to the front of the rim, and find open mates cutting and ready to shoot around the perimeter. He's getting better defending, and rebounding in the post.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2440146' first='Kaethen' last='Dennis']: The rising guard seems to be coming into his own as a reliable prospect. He has point guard skills, running the offense up top, keeping his dribble live, moving the ball around the perimeter, feeding the post, heads up passing in transition. He's finding ways to put points on the board. He dropped a couple of 3's when needed. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1703088' first='Steele' last='Labagh']: He's an experienced guard, that will find ways to contribute within the flow of the offense. He's a ball mover, can drive it hard into the paint from the baseline, and other areas, he plants off two, goes up strong in traffic. A bit streaky but can knock 3-pointers if left unattended. He has size, strength, and tenacity to be a good defender, and get a rebound.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2872362' first='AJ' last='Ennis']: The long wiry wing/forward is looking to have a breakout season with this experienced group. He plays well within the flow, showing a versatile style of play, X Factor maybe. He's a court runner, finishes in transition including dunks. He'll get his rebounds, can push, pass in transition. He knocked down multiple 3's when left open. He's lengthy, moves well, can defend different positions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2724586' first='Brady' last='Clugage']: The 6'4 G/W has been steadily upgrading his skill set. He'll be a reliable piece for this group. He plays both ends of the court. He's durable, plays at a good pace. He's an improving ball handler, good passing around the perimeter. He goes hard to the basket for layups in traffic. He hits the paint jumper, mid-range, and sometimes a 3ptr. He'll help rebound, gives effort defending his position. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2059727' first='Brandon' last='Woodards']: He's showing consistent guard play, doing a good job of running the offense when called to do so. He looks settled, keeps his dribble live, moves the ball, shows vision, and a willingness to get others involved. He can drive for points, and assists. He has an improved mid-range jumper. A tenacious defender, will take a charge.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2547159' first='Noah' last='Trammell']: He's a long wiry prospect, probably stronger than he looks. He's made steady progress in areas that adds balance to his overall game. Standing 6'7 he's comfortable putting up catch 3's around the perimeter. He's cutting, and moving across the lane for paint jumpers. He's an improving defender and rebounder. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2089557' first='Saddiq' last='Alarbesh']: He's one of NorCa's top 3-point shooters, he has that label. He's spent considerable time in the Spring and Summer sharpening up his ball handling, facilitating and overall point guard skills. He's a long wiry prospect who'll continue to add pieces to his game overtime, for now he's knocking down 3's from long range, using his length, and dribble getting to, and finishing around the rim including dunks. Consistency will be key. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->