NorCal Spring Notebook Vol III: Trending Up W/F

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spring is in full bloom as we continue to make our way through this part of club season. PH NorCal has put together a list of prospects who are trending up this Spring with good play on the court from the various events we've attended during the Spring season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2724064' first='Mekhi' last='Jefferson']: He's emerging as a quality prospect from the Stockton area. Standing around 6'5 he led his HS teamin scoring and rebounds. 14pts, 7 rebounds. He continues to add pieces to his game in the Spring. He's had some success on the perimeter, and high post, using his dribble to get into the paint for jumpers, and finishes around the rim. He's a quality rebounder, doing better running the court after rebounding. He's stronger than he knows, can defend and block shots in the paint. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2517137' first='Salesi' last='Toki']: He sat out last season after transferring. Had a good showing at the City Championships recently. A solid body standing around 6'3, had good inside play using strength and body to muscle his way up for points, and rebounds in the paint. He was effective from the the high post area, a soft touch to hit the elbow jumper. He squares up, strong dribble drives, plants powers up, or finish at the rim playing through traffic. He can get to the free throw line. He's a solid rebounder on both ends, had multiple putbacks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2484361' first='Jaelyn' last='Cox']: He's got length and strength, with an improving skill set to play multiple positions. He has the improved handles to slice and dice his way to the basket from the perimeter and in transition avoiding charges. He's improved his range, now squaring up for corner 3's without hesitation if open. He works the high post as a triple threat, a good passer, will feed the post. He's a rebounder, has lengthy arms, good footspeed to stay and distract shooters along the perimeter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='3038193' first='Jackson' last='Corbett']: He plays more like a point forward with his club team. A good ball handler, facilitator, sees the court, makes long strong passes up in transition. He can run point in half-court sets. He'll drive, plant and score off two feet, or find an open player. He's effective working from the high post, setting screens, reversing the ball, and along the baseline using his dribble to get into the paint. Has has patience, footwork can finish around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2859059' first='Rhys' last='Crawford']: He's showing he can compete at a good level. He's a do it all type of player on his high school team. 15pts, 7 rebounds, lots of handling, decision making up top and in transition. At 6'8 with a frame to fill, he'll give you quality minutes for his 3SSB Lakeshow 16U team. He has improved his handles, and passing in open court, He'll spot up for a corner 3ptr. He gives effort working inside for rebounds, he'll get a few putback.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2985420' first='Mason' last='Truhar']: Standing 6'4 with a solid body, he defends bigger players at the 16U level. He's an alert defender, positions himself well, good reaction on the weak side, and coming over to help, has a knack for coming away with a steal. He has an improving skill set, able to get to the basket off the dribble from the perimeter, and along the top. The lefty has a few moves to get his shot off, can finish after a balanced spin move attack.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2874029' first='Zaire' last='Wright']: He's playing with confidence at the 16U level. He's an improving prospect, going after rebounds on both ends, he gets his share of offensive rebounds at the 16U level for putback points. At 6'7 he's using his length to defend in the paint, going after blocks, he has the footspeed to get out on shooters along the perimeter. He's filling lanes for transition baskets, and follow up rebounds. He's converting on cuts to the basket, has an improving paint jumper. He's squaring up shooting open 3's. We'll keep an eye him.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2751317' first='Bryce' last='Adeyemo']: Missed all of last season, he's 6'6 and still growing, has a long wingspan. He's a bit on the raw side but is making progress. He's aware, moves his feet on the defensive side defending the paint, doesn't have the lift but does use lengthy arms and effort to get his rebounds and blocks at the 16U level. He goes straight up with both arms extended. He's got decent touch around the rim, runs down the middle of the court. He'll screen and roll, has good passing. He'll continue to develop strength and body. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->