Thursday was a full day of basketball in the final NCAA certified evaluation period of the summer in Las Vegas. Many college coaches need to plan ahead for their recruiting needs as Northern California has a strong 2017 class that should begin to get more recruiting attention.
Here are some players of all classes of note on Day 2:
Sebastian Much 6-foot-8 PF Oakland Rebels 17 Red (Archbishop Mitty) 2017: The Mitty prospect has battled against bigger bodies in the paint but has held up well. Much spent part of the summer with the German national team. With a European influence, Much looks like a face up power forward that can stretch the defense but still has enough size to contribute in the post. He is the lone 2017 prospect on the Rebels top team.
Stone Smart 6-foot-3 PG NorCal Pharaohs 16s (Del Oro) 2017: Smart is the likely starting quarterback for the football power, Del Oro. The dual threat quarterback displayed similar leadership and athletic skills on the basketball court. He has good leaping abilities as he swatted a few shots while also connecting from the perimeter a few times. Per his coach, CSU East Bay, Portland, Sacramento State, and San Jose State have expressed interest for basketball.
Keith Smith 6-foot-0 PG Team Superstar 17 Elite (San Ramon Valley) 2015: Smith has graduated already and will be going to Mount Verde prep school in Orlando despite having a few Division II offers. Smith plays low to the ground with crisp movements with and without the ball. He directs the offense well and moves up and down efficiently. He finished a few difficult driving baskets as well.
Joey Calcaterra 6-foot-2 SG Lakeshow 16s Elite (Marin Catholic) 2017: Calcaterra is quite advanced from a skills perspective for a guard. He moves well without the ball to find his open spots, has an accurate shooting motion, and moves well on defense. Adding size and bulk would improve his recruiting stock and effectiveness on the college level.
Kai Tease 6-foot-1 PG NorCal Pharaohs 17s (Antelope) 2016: Tease led Antelope to 23 wins with a team high 16-point average. The senior is crafty and takes the ball strong to the basket. He has a good perimeter range while also able to play good on the ball defense. Fresno State, CSU East Bay, Portland, and San Jose State have interest.
Oscar Frayer 6-foot-7 Wing Oakland Soldiers 17 Elite (Moreau Catholic) 2016: Frayer is not afraid of contact as he attacked the basket several times with dunk finishes. He has good length and looks like he glides like a gazelle when running the court. The Cal commit is looking more versatile with his abilities and physical attributes.
Arash Poorsina 6-foot-10 C PHPS (St Ignatius) 2016: Poorsina is a back to the basket center that runs the floor well. He has good size and uses it to rebound and to position in the post. St Ignatius has a tough schedule in the West Catholic Athletic League but should improve on the four wins in league with Poorsina leading them.
Bryson Ryan 6-foot-11 C NorCal Pharaohs 16s (Tokay) 2017: Tokay should improve on their 15-win season with Ryan in the fold. The traditional back to the basket center deters shots in the paint and is a good rebounder. He displayed a nice jump hook. Per his coach, Portland, Sacramento State, and San Jose State are interested.
Ryan Chappell 6-foot-4 Wing Team Superstar 17 Elite (Capitol Christian) 2016: Chappell is an athletic wing who has nice body control as he had a few spin moves to create scoring opportunities in the paint. The senior plays above the rim as he had a few dunks and block shots. He currently has some Division II schools interested but can get more interest with another solid year at powerhouse Capitol Christian.
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