The final day of the 1st Annual NorCal Spring Showcase at the City College of San Francisco had many head coaches from the west coast in attendance to observe the hardwood talent. Modesto Christian looks to be loaded, as the depth chart is easily two deep at most positions as the bulk of the team is playing for their Modesto Basketball Club. And the future talent in Sacramento does not look to be lacking either as the Sacramento based PHPS Renegades displayed.
Tyras Rattler 6-foot-0 G Modesto Christian (2014) Modesto Basketball Club: Rattler is a left-handed guard who plays with poise and savvy as he reminds one of Derek Fisher. Rattler has a nice pull up jumper but can take the ball strong to the basket as his body is quite stocked. Modesto Basketball Club Coach Richard Midgley, who also serves on the Modesto Christian staff and was a former guard for the Cal Bears, commented on how Rattler averaged double digits this past season as a sophomore and how he is always dependable to take the clutch shots at the end of games.
Sam Onochie 6-foot-4 SF Modesto Christian (2013) Modesto Basketball Club: Modesto Christian has talented freshmen post players in Leandro Amador and Anthony Townes. But Onochie is an energy guy who displayed hustle and scrappiness in diving for loose balls and for battling for rebounds. His defense and rebounding will complement the offensive firepower on the roster.
Philip Morgan 6-foot-4 Wing Hiram Johnson (2014) PHPS Renegades: Morgan showed a little of everything as he is comfortable handling the ball, has the size to rebound, a good fade away shot, and at least three fast break dunks during the two days. According to PHPS Renegades Coach Lester Diaz, who has been on the club scene in Sacramento for over 20 years, Morgan has shown the most improvement in a three-year span with any prospect that he has worked with. Diaz implied how Morgan's skill level at first was non-existent but that his game has developed in every aspect over these past few years. Morgan definitely stood out as his double-digit average as a sophomore for his Hiram Johnson team during this past season may indicate where his trajectory is heading.
Taron Johnson 6-foot-0 PG Sheldon (2014) PHPS Renegades: Johnson is a pass first point guard who passes well off his dribble. He is low to the ground and can defend well on the perimeter. Sheldon runs multi-guard sets, which should allow Johnson to see more playing time next season.
Andre Miller 5-foot-11 PG Serra (2013) Bay Area Bulls: Miller does not have the prototypical point guard height but has a low center of gravity and plays bigger than his size as he takes contact well and is not hesitant about going to the paint. He will play a critical role in the Padres backcourt next season.
Mitesh Patel 5-foot-11 G Christian Brothers (2012) E-Time Hoops 17U: Patel hit several three-point shots and displayed a clean stroke. He is undersized as a guard but could be a specialist perimeter shooter in the right college situation.
Ben Kone 6-foot-6 Post Holy Angels Middle School (2016) Oakland Soldiers 15U: The 8th grader is still undecided on his high school destination. Despite his age, Kone was not afraid to pound in the paint with opponents who were a few years older. His size allows him to be a rebounding and shot blocking presence. As an understatement, his offensive game is very raw but the potential cannot be ignored as he develops into his size in the next few years.
Marcus Harris 5-foot-10 PG St Joseph Notre Dame (2015) Oakland Soldiers 15U: Harris is quick and athletic as he showed good anticipation in several open court steals. His footwork and lateral movement make him a good defensive specialist. Expect him to be a key contributor for St Joseph as they look to replace their starting backcourt.
Graham Gilleran 6-foot-7 F Archbishop Riordan (2013) Olympic Club: Gilleran is versatile as he stepped into a few perimeter shots. With his size, he was comfortable working the paint in getting shots. He moves well and is quick to get to spots on the floor and to pursue rebounds. He is a tweener as his perimeter skills will determine his fit at small forward while his size will determine his fit at power forward.
Khalil James 5-foot-9 PG Sacred Heart Cathedral (2013) Roadrunners 17: James has quickness and is fearless going to the paint despite his size. He uses ball fakes well and has a respectable perimeter shot. Per Roadrunners Coach Curtis Haggins, UC Riverside and Washington State have expressed interest.
Nate Claxton 6-foot-4 F Grace Davis (2014) Team Superstar: The Modesto based prospect would probably win in any jumping jack contest, as he is relentless on the boards. He is a glue guy on the defensive end as he can defend multiple positions, rebounds well, and can leap to block shots. Per Team Superstar Coach Lerohn Dodson, Claxton needs to improve his ball handling and scoring ability in his next level of skill development.
DJ Wilson 6-foot-6 F Capital Christian (2014) Team Superstar: On the flip side, Wilson is more polished as a ball handler and offensive threat as he looked comfortable with the basketball in any offensive situation. He needs to use his length and size to make a greater impact on defense. Per Coach Dodson, Pac 12 interest have begun showing for the Sacramento based prospect.
CJ Patterson 6-foot-5 F Palo Alto (2014) Roadrunners 17: Patterson has good size and bulk to play the post. His projection at which position will depend on how tall he is or how much he develops his perimeter game. Right now, his offensive game trails his defense and rebounding. He has good bloodlines, as his mother, Trina Patterson, is assistant women's basketball coach at Stanford.
Antoine Porter 6-foot-0 PG Mission (2013) SF Rebels 17U: Porter is a bit undersized but is efficient with his dribble and makes crisp passes. He directs the offense well and moves his feet well on perimeter defense.
Herman Pratt 6-foot-0 G Sacred Heart Cathedral (2013) SF Rebels: Pratt is a glue guy in the way that he does a little of everything. He has a perimeter shot, runs the offense, and goes in the post to rebound.
Weekend Notes
During the weekend, head coaches who attended included Stanford's Johnny Dawkins, Cal's Mike Montgomery, Arizona State's Herb Sendek, Washington State's Ken Bone, UC Irvine's Russell Turner, UC Davis' Jim Les, San Francisco's Rex Walters, Princeton's Mitch Henderson, among others. During the weekend, assistant head coaches who attended included Gonzaga's Donny Daniels, Harvard's Brian Adams, San Jose State's Brent Davis, among others.
The bulk of DI, DII, NAIA, and JUCO coaches were on hand on Saturday. But many of the BCS and DI head coaches showed up on Sunday morning. Many were flying in on a stopover from events in Las Vegas or Los Angeles.
Having some competitive club teams from Southern California, Nevada, Utah, and Washington really helped in bringing out Pac 12, WCC, WAC, Big West, and other west coast conference coaches to the event.
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