Fall Basketball New Names to Know

Since the beginning of September PH NorCal has been in the gym observing NorCal players for the Fall Basketball Season. These are class of 2027 prospects and newcomers who played well while we were in the gym    He has quality handles, court vision pushing and looking in transition. He'll set the offense, make the effort to involve others with ball movement early, but can be aggressive with ball in hand attacking with quick dribbles, and a burst. He'll finish in different ways, short jumpers, floater, will challenge blockers in the paint, can hit the 3 in rhythm. He has good energy defending doesn't give up on the play.     A long wiry prospect, has footspeed and movement. More development is needed, though has some tools to work with. A long arm defender, helps rebound. He can handle in transition, found open mates with passes up court. He got into the paint, took a couple of hits finishing around the basket, had lift on the paint jumper, hit a couple 3's.     An experienced guard plays mostly off ball, but can run point if called to do so. He can be effective without scoring. He does the little things, runs the court in transition filling lanes, hustling back to stop ball. He's a ball mover. He gives effort defending different positions. He's a good ball handler, can attack off the dribble, will make open 3's when the opportunity presents itself.     A transfer, good size and length with a frame fill, though stronger than looks. An improving post defender, arms extended, changed some shots. He set solid screens, executed the pick and roll, cut to the basket using one or no dribbles with stride. He got a couple offensive rebound for put back points. With improved strength and balance he could be a factor.     A quality defender, good stance, arms out, moves his feet. He picks up full court, put pressure on ball handlers. A solid body can be physical on both ends. He handles ball pressure, shows patience in half-court sets, keeping the dribble live, moves the ball around the perimeter. He might be a pass first guard, but is aggressive attacking the basket off the dribble from different angles.     He's a thick body, strong can score in and around the post area. He hit paint jumpers, uses strength and body to handling physical contract mixing it up for paint points, and rebounds. We've seen him snatch and go up court with the dribble, make long strong passes up court. He'll set up around the perimeter before working his way closer to the basket.

Since the beginning of September PH NorCal has been in the gym observing NorCal players for the Fall Basketball Season. These are class of 2027 prospects and newcomers who played well while we were in the gym