Fall Ball Classic in the Bay Area

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 18-19 the Bay Area Fall Ball Classic was played at Bellarmine College Prep, and Skyline College. The two day event gave PH NorCal an opportunity to see 27 high schools teams, more than 350 prospects from the Bay Area play before the season begins in late November. Here are prospects from the Bay, ready to showcase their talents this upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1707496' first='Vince' last='Ellis']: Standing around 6'4, Ellis is an experienced playmaker who can play multiple positions. He's stronger, plays with balance, has good footwork, and is effectively showing he can be a reliable scorer working in the post area ( He's not a post player) He's always had guard like skills, handling, and passing, makes good decisions. He hits the short jumper, takes it strong to the basket. He'll get rebounds, defend different positions. Good all around prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2415945' first='Jett' last='Tran']: He brings consistency to the court, no flash just gets things done in the flow of the system. He's a well rounded guard with quality handles for drives into the paint, he'll finish, a good passer/ball mover, screener. He has good lift on short jumpers in different areas. He's an alert defender, stays close, switches, fights through screens, good help off ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2137371' first='Benjamin' last='Lukacs']: One of the top guards in the NorCal Class of 2027. He's an efficient shot maker, takes good shots, lets the game come to him, plays at a good pace. He's deceptively athletic, has good hops, gets lifts on the jump shot. He can accelerate past defenders, finish different ways around the rim including dunks, He'll drop a 3-pointer if you leave him open. Keeps his composure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2879157' first='Jaden' last='Taylor West']: At 6'5 he showed a versatile improving skill set, bringing the ball up court slow to fast in transition. He did some facilitating up top. He used his length to get offensive rebounds for putback points, and to snatch and go to start the break. He had solid passing up court, and around the perimeter. Offensively he has some tools to work with. He had drive into the paint, made a couple open 3's. He's got length to be an active rebounder on both sides of the court. He's a long arm defender with movement.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1702937' first='Rashod' last='Cotton']: He's a polished guard with plenty of ways to generate a bucket. He's got twisting moves, and body control to finish different ways around the basket, after weaving his way past defenders, and shot blockers. He's ball dominate guard who'll get plenty of touches/opportunities to drop a bucket. He has a nice mid-range pull up, can get hot dropping 3's. He's underrated as a passer, consistency will be key for the Senior guard.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2484216' first='Alonzo' last='Walker']: At 6'3 and growing he has point guard skills. Good handles, speed, a willing passer. He plays with confidence. He'll go hard, or weave his way to the basket, pushes it up fast in transition. He'll probably play multiple positions with this team, PG/F/W. Working from the perimeter, he has some moves to free himself up going to the basket. He can get into a rhythm putting up 3-pointers in transition or finding a spots along the perimeter. He'll help rebound, and defend bigger players.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2877958' first='Davi' last='Freitas']: He's a transfer, this will be his first season with this team. A 6'2 ball handling combo guard. He plays with energy, fast going up and down the court. He's still sharpening his point guard skills, will probably work off ball as well. He's aggressive, uses speed, and a burst to attack the basket from different angles, he'll pull-up for short jumpers. He has the footspeed and energy to be a good defender. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2575530' first='Jayden' last='Vasisht']: A newcomer, He's a hardworking undersized 6'4 post area prospect, at this level. He's willing to mix it up defending bigger players, rebounding, and going for points in the paint. He'll use a dribble or two attacking from the baseline, high, and mid-post. He's a good passer, can hit the short jump shot. We'll see more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2094253' first='Roy' last='Bishop'] Jr: He was the leading scorer for this team last season. He's a playmaker with good guard skills. He plays both ends of the court. He has footspeed, quality handles, and vision, he'll make the extra pass. He can penetrate and dish, but will look to attack the basket from different angles for his own points. He can lock in on the defensive side of the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2415911' first='Tyrese' last='West']: First and foremost his body is taking form. He's still building, but looks stronger, he's moving, and running the court better. He's a legitimate 3-point shooter at 6'9 from the corners and up top. When he develops his post play at this level, his game will rise. He'll block, and change some shots, get his share of rebounds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->