Prolific Prep Home Opener

<p>Saturday evening PH took a drive up to Wine Country in Napa, California to see Prolific Prep play it’s first home game of the season against Renaissance Academy. The game was never in doubt as Prolific Prep cruised to a 123-52 victory. It was an opportunity for us at PH to further evaluate top players in NorCal. Of the 12 rostered players 4 are already signed to major college programs, while there’s at least 6 more who’ll have a good shot DI status. Here’s a rundown. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1252972" first="Adem" last="Bona"] 6’10 Power Forward</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Bona</strong> </em>the recently committed UCLA Power Forward showed his post presence, energy, and his overall ability to effect the game on both ends of the court during the short time he was on the court, he had 8pts. He has an improving jumper in the key, along with some eye opening swoop drives from the corner to get to the rim.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1252976" first="MJ" last="Rice"] 6’5 Shooting Guard</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Rice</strong> </em>originally from North Carolina made his NorCal debut scoring 25pts along with numerous power dunks. <em><strong>Rice</strong> </em>is arguably one of the top players in the country. He’s a three level scorer, and will showcase his talents at Kansas next year.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1269224" first="Dior" last="Johnson"] 6’3 Point Guard</strong></em></p> <p>Originally from New York, <em><strong>Johnson</strong> </em>has a bit of that NY swag that comes along with the PG’s from New York. He’s a ball dominate guard that has adjusted to his surroundings. An excellent passer with vision, a mid-range jumper off the dribble that goes down regularly. He had13 pts, along with quite a few assists in this game He’ll be at Oregon next year. </p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1270483" first="Tre" last="White"] 6’6 Shooting Guard.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>White</strong> </em>just plays on go right from the opening tip. He seems to always be involved one way or the other on both ends of the court. He scores in half court, transition, and from different areas on the court with range or the dribble drive. He’ll defend multiple positions. He had 15 pts, and plent of transition dunks. He’s committed to USC.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="766841" first="Jordan" last="Pope"] 6’1 Point Guard</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Pope</strong> </em>is entering his 3rd year in the program. He’s made a name for himself as a dependable 6th man. Lets be clear Pope would be a starter anywhere else, he does start on occasion. He’s established himself as a legitimate DI prospect with multiple offers right now. A quality PG, and a knock down shooter off the ball. He had 10pts  with a couple of deep 3’s in this game.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1254022" first="Mor" last="Seck"] 7’0 Center.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Seck</strong> </em>is improving at a faster pace than originally thought. The transfer from Archbishop Riordan in San Francisco has been productive with his limited time on the court. The 7’0 footer has a long wingspan, a frame that’s filling out, and he showed good patience in the post. He scored 18pts with good post presence.</p> <p><em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1125964" first="Dink" last="Pate"] 6’6 Shooting Guard.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Pate</strong> </em>from Dallas Texas is an up and coming player in the class of 2024. The 6’6 long shooting guard got a chance to showcase an improving set of skills as a guard with his play in half court and transition. He moves well on the court, looking to score off the dribble or by knocking down 3-pointers. He had 16 pts, 3assists.</p> <p><em><strong>N’Famara Dabo 6’8 Power Forward.</strong></em></p> <p>It was our first time seeing <em><strong>Dabo</strong></em> in action. He’s an active forward who really looks like he could fit the Glue Guy label on this team. He’s 6’8, strong and active going after rebounds, and put backs. He has the foot speed to guard away from the basket, and the strength to defend in the post. He runs the court. 8pts.</p> <p><em><strong>Ben Jenkins 6’1 Point Guard.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Jenkins</strong> </em>is a transfer from a NorCal school in the area. Every time we see him play, he brings the energy needed. He loves to push the ball in transition forcing the defense to react one way or the other. He has a good mid-range jumper, and a solid pass first guard. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>