Cannon Simpson Cannon Simpson 6'5" | SF Clayton Valley Charter | 2026 State CA-N | 6’6 G/F | 2026

Simpson is crucial to the Ugly Eagles’ success. When he is aggressive offensively, they are at their best. He does not take many threes, but he hit one early against Dougherty and his strong performance took off from there. Simpson is versatile, he attacks the rim and finishes well above it.

Simpson pushes the ball, makes the right reads, and plays a point-forward role for Clayton Valley. Defensively, he also versatile, when their 6’9 center Leo Some Leo Some 6'8" | PF Clayton Valley | 2027 State CA-N is out of the game, he is able to anchor the paint as a rim protector.

He scored 22 against Dougherty and 14 against Salesian. He and Chris Berry Chris Berry 5'10" | PG Clayton Valley | 2026 State CA-N nearly swung the game before falling short in the final seconds.

Cannon Simpson Cannon Simpson 6'5" | SF Clayton Valley Charter | 2026 State CA-N 6’6 | G | 2026 | Clayton Valley

Cannon Simpson Cannon Simpson 6'5" | SF Clayton Valley Charter | 2026 State CA-N is a big 6’6 guard with a versatile skill set that jumps off the floor the moment you watch him. He makes good decisions with the ball, rebounds well for his position, and pushes the break in transition with purpose. Defensively, he was active all game — getting his hands on passes and disrupting Clovis North’s rhythm by jumping lanes.

Even though only a couple of his shots fell in that matchup, his overall skill set still stood out. The very next day, Simpson showed why he’s one of the most intriguing prospects in the event — delivering one of the top highlights of the entire NorCal Showcase. In a half-court set, he drove left from the top of the key and flushed a two-hand dunk off his right foot, a big-time athletic play in traffic.

Key Traits

High-level athleticism highlighted by a standout two-hand dunk

6’6 guard with real perimeter feel

Strong decision-maker with transition playmaking

Active defender; plays passing lanes well

Skilled, smooth scorer whose shots will fall in volume

An experienced prospect that shows a versatile type of game. A wiry 6’5 wing that works along the perimeter making good passes, he’s a ball mover, makes moves without the ball, back door cuts, hand offs, uses a dribble or two getting to the rim for finishes. He spots up for corner 3’s, can drive the baseline. He has some post play production with lengthy arms, and decent foot work to score around the basket. He helps with the rebounding, can defend multiple positions.

He has improved his play away from the basket, using improved handles to attack from the corners, get into the paint and finish with a jumper, or at the rim. He’s a ball mover at the top looking for cutters, reversing the ball. He’ll shoot the free throw jumper, drive from the top, he has 3pt range. He’s rebounding, and giving good effort defending.

A long wing forward played well towards the last half of the season. We saw improved dribble drives with balance, and strides from the corners, and perimeter, A kick out or getting it closer to the rim. He’s finish inside with length and extra effort. We saw a short corner jumper, and corner 3’s. His production, and numbers should tick up.