Bay Area Standouts Fall Ball Classic Pt II

October 18-19 PH NorCal was at Bellarmine College Prep HS, Saturday and Skyline Community College on Sunday for the Bay Area Fall Ball Classic. 27 teams, more than 350 players competed in the Bay Area Fall Ball Event.   [player_tooltip player_id='2967469' first='Noah' last='Miller']: A 6'4 forward with a solid body, moves well without the ball, works his way in from the perimeter to get rebounds on both ends of the basket. He spots up for catch 3-pointers. He makes strong passes around the perimeter, looks for cutters. He'll use the body, and hard dribble drives to get to the rim. He doesn't mind the physical play when working to defend inside.   Zaire White: A newcomer at 6'6 he's a bit raw offensively, still developing his post play. He moves across the lane posting up from block to block. He'll come from the baseline, plant, balance himself then take it up off two feet. He'll step out on the perimeter for screens to free ball handlers, hand off passes, and use a dribble or two to help with ball pressure. His activity is good in the post on defense, extended arms, denies easy post entry passes. He'll find a body to box out before going for rebounds. We'll see more.   [player_tooltip player_id='1703106' first='Joe' last='Hammond']: A good ball handling point guard, changes directions, handles ball pressure. He sees the whole court bringing the ball up. He'll deliver an assist from different angles, multiple ways, with bounce passses, long and short passes up, post entry. He has a burst to go by defenders, gets into the paint, then decides, plant kick or get the paint points.   [player_tooltip player_id='2352702' first='Bentley' last='Morrow']: At 6'5 he's expanded his skill set since the last time we saw him. He's a big guard (point forward maybe) with improving handles to facilitate up top. He's moving better with and without the ball. He initiated the offense in half-court sets, kept his dribble live, found his shooters, and cutters, made good decisions. His size allowed him to hit the mid-range jumper against smaller defenders. He got a couple of blocks, defended his position.   [player_tooltip player_id='2352701' first='Adam' last='Houssami']: He's has an improving player. At 6'3 he has good leaping ability for rebounding, finishing around the rim. He gets good lift on his mid-range and paint jump shot, he'll float one in on the drive. He's an improving ball handler, handles double teams, passes early.   [player_tooltip player_id='2484296' first='Brendan' last='Williams']: 6'10 growing, and working to fill his frame. He is a college prospect in the process of developing his overall skill set as a player. He has increased activity on the defensive side of the ball, post presence, shot blocking attempts, he's rebounding, and defending his position. He's an improving post passer, he'll get his points around the rim balancing himself, keeping the ball high. He's on an upward path.   [player_tooltip player_id='2136794' first='Isaiah' last='Clendinen']: One of our most consistent point guards in the NorCal Class of 2027. He has all the necessary tools for the position. He'll be called on to be more assertive as a scorer this season, probably working off ball, generating shots from different angles. He's a strong body with handles, he uses for strong drives into the paint handling contact, challenging shot blockers, or getting the assist. He'll hit the mid-range, and paint jumpers along with an improving 3-point shot. He moves his feet defensively.   Tanmay Adaya: Newcomer we'll have to see more of. He posses the body and size to be an effective post player on both ends. He's a target on the block, for turning the shoulder going up strong to finish around the rim, or passing it back out to shooters. He'll screen to free up handlers, and shooters. He'll rebound, and defend his size in the post.   [player_tooltip player_id='2215141' first='Cole' last='White']: He's making steady progress as a point guard playing for one of NorCal's top programs. A strong body, he continues to sharpen handles, make decisions with ball in hand. He brings energy, and effort on the defensive side of the ball. He's always been a strong driver, his mid-range jumper off the dribble was on display. Consistency is key.   Emmanuel Ahamefule: Newcomer with size listed at 6'9. A good body with decent activity in the post area. He has the hops to go after rebounds and blocks. He's showing he can finish around the rim with power, and balance including dunks, there's some explosiveness, and rawness to his game. We'll see more.   [player_tooltip player_id='2484361' first='Jaelyn' last='Cox']: A 6'3 G/F with an improving skill set he's doing more away from the basket. He's a big guard, strong, lengthy arms. He's handling, using strong drives to finish in traffic. He has an improving jump shot, he hit a couple of corner 3's, and short corner jumpers. He's strong, moves defending on the perimeter, holds his own in the paint, he gets rebounds.   Henry Dibble: He's set to be a contributor his Senior season. He spots up well for catch 3's, works well around the basket finishing with reverse layups and other ways. He runs the court in transition. At 6'5 he'll have to defend in the paint, and work for rebounds. He's a ball mover.   Will Light: The incoming Freshman will go on the Watch List with the rest of the Class of 2029 incoming Freshman. Light has all the makings of a good 3-point shooter. He squares up, gets his feet right with a quick release. He did some ball handling, not much but did produce a Euro step finishing at the basket. He'll get wide in transition looking for a quick release 3-pointer in rhythm.   [player_tooltip player_id='1710058' first='Cannon' last='Simpson']: He has an improved inside/out game. He's comfortable on the perimeter, handling, passing and making cuts to the basket. He used his dribble along the baseline and high post to finish at the rim, or hit the paint jumper. He'll put up a corner 3. He's a triple threat at the high post. He has the length to defend and get more rebounds. His numbers should go up across the board this season.

October 18-19 PH NorCal was at Bellarmine College Prep HS, Saturday and Skyline Community College on Sunday for the Bay Area Fall Ball Classic. 27 teams, more than 350 players competed in the Bay Area Fall Ball Event.