August 24, 2015
The end of August typically signals the start of the next high school
academic year. But before the school year goes into full drive, the
inaugural California All-Star Classic will be held this Sunday (August
30th) at Las Positas College in Livermore. This two game event will
feature 48 of the top boy's basketball prospects from the 2016 and 2017
classes representing both halves of the state. This event provides a
unique opportunity to view a large collection of prep basketball talent
in one setting in the Northern California area.
Based on the Rivals 150 rankings for each class, the Southern California
2016 and 2017 classes will have six and seven prospects respectively
competing while the Northern California 2016 and 2017 classes will have
two and zero prospects respectively competing. In addition the combined
Southern California rosters have seven prospects taller than 6-foot-9
while the combined Northern California rosters have one prospect.
The Southern California 2016 roster is headlined by national top 15 prospects in UCLA commit Lonzo Ball and recent Arizona de-commit, T.J. Leaf
(who also played for the Israeli national team) while the stacked
Southern California 2017 roster suffered a late blow with top national
prosepct DeAndre Ayton
unable to play in the game. He will be replaced by Myles Johnson from
Long Beach Poly. The North's 2016 squad will have Cal commit Oscar Frayer and Oregon State commit Ben Kone to counter while the 2017 roster has a plethora of athletic guards and wings including Damari Milstead and Jade Smith.
Ty
Nichols of Sierra Canyon will coach the Southern California 2016 team.
Sierra Canyon won the Division V state champion this past year and will
also have four players in the event. Redondo Union's Reggie Morris
will coach the Southern California 2017 roster and will bring two of his
players. Lou Richie of the Open Division winning Bishop O'Dowd program
will coach the Northern California 2016 team. Brian Botteen of
Division I state champion San Ramon Valley leads the 2017 squad, as he
is the replacement coach for former De La Salle coach, Frank Allocco
(now an assistant coach at the collegiate level with San Francisco).
In
addition to Redondo Union (two) and Sierra Canyon (four) in having
multiple roster members for the combined South teams, Corona Centennial,
Chino Hills, Foothills Christian, and Bishop Montgomery are also
sending two players to the event each. The Northern California rosters
with multiple high school members of two each include Moreau Catholic,
Archbishop Mitty, De La Salle, Immanuel, Sacramento, Manteca, and Sacred
Heart Cathedral.
15 of the 24 players from the Southern
California teams are attending private schools while the Northern
California teams have 14 of their 24 players in private schools.
Brothers Lonzo and LiAngelo Ball of Chino Hills are on the South squads
while cousins Kenneth Wooten and Tydus Verhoeven are on the North teams.
Many
of the players play with and against each other during the high school
season and also the summer club season. The Ball brothers play for Big
Ballers that is coached by their father and includes a younger brother.
Cal Supreme featured Jordan Schakel, Brandon Mccoy, and Devearl Ramsey.
Southern California based Compton Magic had Ike Angibogu, Jalen Hill,
Jaylen Hands, and Milan Acquaah. The Double Pump program had Colin
Slater and Keith Fisher. The Oakland Soldiers 17 roster included the
aforementioned Kone, Frayer, and Milstead in addition to Jordan Ford,
Christian Terrell, and Solomon Young (also played for the Norcal
Wildcats) on the North squads while the South has Ira Lee and Remy
Martin. Visalia based Team Superstar had Vittorio Reynoso-Avila and
Donovan Mitchell on their 17s team while Darrin Person and Jordan
Roberts was on the 16s team.
The 2017 game will be at 1:30pm while the 2016 contest starts at 3:30pm.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Article 422: Kone Moving to Corvallis
August 13, 2015
Making progress and moving ahead are standards that every individual tries to achieve in any endeavor undertaken. The metrics can be either empirical or statistical. In the case of Archbishop Mitty's Ben Kone, his advancement can be clearly explained and measured by either method as the power forward prospect has committed to Oregon State.
As a freshman, the 2016 prospect was playing across the bay at Richmond based Salesian College Prep. His playing time and statistics were minimal as he was playing on a senior laden team led by current Cal wing Jabari Bird and current Montana guard Mario Dunn (Beaver head coach Wayne Tinkle was previously the head coach at Montana at the time of Dunn's recruiting). The experience of practicing against Division I level talent at Salesian helped set the standard for Kone during his high school career.
As a sophomore, Kone transferred to Mitty due to his mother's employment situation. The Monarchs were coming off the graduation of current NBA forward, Aaron Gordon. Replacing Gordon was no small feat as Mitty went 27-5 with senior guards leading the way in Kone's first season with the Monarchs. He averaged 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists.
As a junior, the 6-foot-9 and 240 pound prospect was expected to be the leader. Kone did not disappoint, as Mitty were California CIF State Division II runner up in a 20-11 season. The Monarch program was breaking in new guards and had high level prospects in sophomore transfer Sebastian Much and freshman Riley Grigsby but Kone was the focal point as he averaged 20.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks.
Kone had visited Corvallis in mid-June and the current week. He pulled the trigger on the decision as he says, "My decision to select Oregon State really boiled down to the coaching staff and the overall culture on campus. I really feel like with hard work I can become a better player, a better student, and grow in to a good man there. I appreciate all of the offers and opportunities I had from other programs and I was really fortunate to have comparisons. Every program had their great points. I had to pick the place where I felt like it was the best fit for me personally. Oregon State was the opportunity that I knew all the support and coaching was in place for me to be successful and the rest would be up to me."
The current Beaver roster has a Bay Area flavor with former Berkeley High and Oakland Soldier, Langston Morris Walker, and Gary Payton II, son of the former local basketball star with the same name. Both Walker and Payton II are graduating seniors. The incoming Oregon State recruiting class features six freshmen including two sons of the coaching staff, Stephen Thompson Jr. and Tres Tinkle. Oakland Soldiers teammate and 2016 prospect Jordan Ford has the Beavers in his final three in the same recruiting class as Kone. Kone forecasts his potential role as a freshman, "Right now, it looks like I will play a 3/4 role, but I will do whatever the coaches and team needs. I'm all in."
Corvallis is a city with over 55,000 in population and is often found on the list of best college towns. The city is close knit and considered to have a dynamic intellectual environment. The trips to Corvallis made Kone feel as such, ""I've never been anywhere where the people are as genuinely nice as in Corvallis. I'm not just talking about on campus. Just in daily life at the store or the gas station, the people are nice. It's a great town."
Tinkle who is 6-foot-10 and 233 pounds played at Montana and coached at Montana (head coach for eight years). He will be going into his second year as the head coach at Oregon State. Kone says about the coaching staff, "We (Kone's mother Kristy and Ben) came on our second visit to commit in person. I knew that I wanted to play for Coach Tinkle and wanted to tell him in person. Coach Gottlieb was my main recruiting contact and is a great guy. About six months ago, Coach Tinkle jumped in as well and has been personally involved. I feel like I have a great relationship with all the coaches and can't wait to play for them. Coach Tinkle is not only a great coach, but a great person and a mentor. I have an enormous amount of respect for him."
The Monarch program has always had solid academics and athletics. As a result, Oregon State's basketball plus its academics made Kone say, "I am very interested in Brand Marketing and Communications, but haven't officially decided on a major yet. OSU academics and facilities stood out to me. Not only are they top notch, the staff in every department is approachable and knowledgeable."
Before Kone makes the move up to Corvallis, look for him in the upcoming season to help the Monarchs move up in San Jose, Calif.
Making progress and moving ahead are standards that every individual tries to achieve in any endeavor undertaken. The metrics can be either empirical or statistical. In the case of Archbishop Mitty's Ben Kone, his advancement can be clearly explained and measured by either method as the power forward prospect has committed to Oregon State.
As a freshman, the 2016 prospect was playing across the bay at Richmond based Salesian College Prep. His playing time and statistics were minimal as he was playing on a senior laden team led by current Cal wing Jabari Bird and current Montana guard Mario Dunn (Beaver head coach Wayne Tinkle was previously the head coach at Montana at the time of Dunn's recruiting). The experience of practicing against Division I level talent at Salesian helped set the standard for Kone during his high school career.
As a sophomore, Kone transferred to Mitty due to his mother's employment situation. The Monarchs were coming off the graduation of current NBA forward, Aaron Gordon. Replacing Gordon was no small feat as Mitty went 27-5 with senior guards leading the way in Kone's first season with the Monarchs. He averaged 17 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists.
As a junior, the 6-foot-9 and 240 pound prospect was expected to be the leader. Kone did not disappoint, as Mitty were California CIF State Division II runner up in a 20-11 season. The Monarch program was breaking in new guards and had high level prospects in sophomore transfer Sebastian Much and freshman Riley Grigsby but Kone was the focal point as he averaged 20.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.2 blocks.
Kone had visited Corvallis in mid-June and the current week. He pulled the trigger on the decision as he says, "My decision to select Oregon State really boiled down to the coaching staff and the overall culture on campus. I really feel like with hard work I can become a better player, a better student, and grow in to a good man there. I appreciate all of the offers and opportunities I had from other programs and I was really fortunate to have comparisons. Every program had their great points. I had to pick the place where I felt like it was the best fit for me personally. Oregon State was the opportunity that I knew all the support and coaching was in place for me to be successful and the rest would be up to me."
The current Beaver roster has a Bay Area flavor with former Berkeley High and Oakland Soldier, Langston Morris Walker, and Gary Payton II, son of the former local basketball star with the same name. Both Walker and Payton II are graduating seniors. The incoming Oregon State recruiting class features six freshmen including two sons of the coaching staff, Stephen Thompson Jr. and Tres Tinkle. Oakland Soldiers teammate and 2016 prospect Jordan Ford has the Beavers in his final three in the same recruiting class as Kone. Kone forecasts his potential role as a freshman, "Right now, it looks like I will play a 3/4 role, but I will do whatever the coaches and team needs. I'm all in."
Corvallis is a city with over 55,000 in population and is often found on the list of best college towns. The city is close knit and considered to have a dynamic intellectual environment. The trips to Corvallis made Kone feel as such, ""I've never been anywhere where the people are as genuinely nice as in Corvallis. I'm not just talking about on campus. Just in daily life at the store or the gas station, the people are nice. It's a great town."
Tinkle who is 6-foot-10 and 233 pounds played at Montana and coached at Montana (head coach for eight years). He will be going into his second year as the head coach at Oregon State. Kone says about the coaching staff, "We (Kone's mother Kristy and Ben) came on our second visit to commit in person. I knew that I wanted to play for Coach Tinkle and wanted to tell him in person. Coach Gottlieb was my main recruiting contact and is a great guy. About six months ago, Coach Tinkle jumped in as well and has been personally involved. I feel like I have a great relationship with all the coaches and can't wait to play for them. Coach Tinkle is not only a great coach, but a great person and a mentor. I have an enormous amount of respect for him."
The Monarch program has always had solid academics and athletics. As a result, Oregon State's basketball plus its academics made Kone say, "I am very interested in Brand Marketing and Communications, but haven't officially decided on a major yet. OSU academics and facilities stood out to me. Not only are they top notch, the staff in every department is approachable and knowledgeable."
Before Kone makes the move up to Corvallis, look for him in the upcoming season to help the Monarchs move up in San Jose, Calif.
Article 421: Duplechan gives Huskies hope
August 10, 2015
The Sheldon basketball program has gone through a roller coaster the past few seasons that can match the ride of their point guard, Elishja Duplechan. After four consecutive 24 plus win seasons, the Huskies have had recent disappointments that include an eight-win season two years ago, a one point lost in the section finals this past season, and a first round playoff upset to Berkeley High in NorCals also during this past season.
Similarly, the No. 12 player in the NCP 2017 basketball class was considered one of the rising middle school prospects three years ago but had to sat out his freshman year due to undue influence and had to endure the postseason defeats during his sophomore campaign.
Duplechan is a 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds point guard who averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in his sophomore campaign with Sheldon. During the summer, Duplechan is playing for Team Superstar, which is an elite program in the Under Armour Association.
Team Superstar Coach Grady Dodson says, "Elishja is an explosive point guard who not only can score the ball but takes joy in getting other players involved. If he is not throwing the alley-oop or hitting a 3, he is taking pride in playing 90 feet of defense on the other teams point guard. With his speed and footwork, he causes a major disruption while the other team is trying to run their offense.
Duplechan started playing AAU in the 5th grade but was on the recreational league scene earlier that garnered an offer from Josh Pastner and the Memphis program. His basketball abilities earned him a spot on the varsity roster at Sheldon but undue influence forced him to sit out his freshman year. He practiced with the team but could only sit idle as the team went 8-18. Playing at full strength with Duplechan, the Huskies went 21-8 but the postseason ended with disappointments.
During the last viewing period in Las Vegas, Duplechan displayed a complete game on both ends. He was able to score from all over the court while facilitating and directing the offense. Defensively, he disrupted the opponent's rhythm.
Pacific, Sacramento State, San Francisco (plans unofficial visit), Stanford, and Weber State have expressed in interest. Per Duplechan, he has not heard much from Memphis after their initial offer and he attributes that to his not playing AAU basketball during his 8th grade year. He currently has a 3.66 GPA, considers Math or Science as his best subject, and wants to major in Business Management.
Look for the Huskies to rebound in the fall with Duplechan in Sacramento, Calif.
The Sheldon basketball program has gone through a roller coaster the past few seasons that can match the ride of their point guard, Elishja Duplechan. After four consecutive 24 plus win seasons, the Huskies have had recent disappointments that include an eight-win season two years ago, a one point lost in the section finals this past season, and a first round playoff upset to Berkeley High in NorCals also during this past season.
Similarly, the No. 12 player in the NCP 2017 basketball class was considered one of the rising middle school prospects three years ago but had to sat out his freshman year due to undue influence and had to endure the postseason defeats during his sophomore campaign.
Duplechan is a 5-foot-11 and 170 pounds point guard who averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in his sophomore campaign with Sheldon. During the summer, Duplechan is playing for Team Superstar, which is an elite program in the Under Armour Association.
Team Superstar Coach Grady Dodson says, "Elishja is an explosive point guard who not only can score the ball but takes joy in getting other players involved. If he is not throwing the alley-oop or hitting a 3, he is taking pride in playing 90 feet of defense on the other teams point guard. With his speed and footwork, he causes a major disruption while the other team is trying to run their offense.
Duplechan started playing AAU in the 5th grade but was on the recreational league scene earlier that garnered an offer from Josh Pastner and the Memphis program. His basketball abilities earned him a spot on the varsity roster at Sheldon but undue influence forced him to sit out his freshman year. He practiced with the team but could only sit idle as the team went 8-18. Playing at full strength with Duplechan, the Huskies went 21-8 but the postseason ended with disappointments.
During the last viewing period in Las Vegas, Duplechan displayed a complete game on both ends. He was able to score from all over the court while facilitating and directing the offense. Defensively, he disrupted the opponent's rhythm.
Pacific, Sacramento State, San Francisco (plans unofficial visit), Stanford, and Weber State have expressed in interest. Per Duplechan, he has not heard much from Memphis after their initial offer and he attributes that to his not playing AAU basketball during his 8th grade year. He currently has a 3.66 GPA, considers Math or Science as his best subject, and wants to major in Business Management.
Look for the Huskies to rebound in the fall with Duplechan in Sacramento, Calif.
Article 420: Smooth as Jadé
August 8, 2015
Prior to last year's 17-16 mark, St. Joseph Notre Dame had had six consecutive 24 plus win seasons. For the Pilots to return to that win total, they will need to be as smooth as Jade Smith.
The No. 4 ranked player in the NCP 2017 basketball class averaged 11.7 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists in his sophomore campaign. Smith has been playing basketball since the 5th grade and has been a varsity contributor since his freshman year.
Smith is one of the top prospects in his Northern California class and can raise his visibility and stock on the national level while playing with Under Armour league member, Team Superstar, during the summer season.
Team Superstar Coach Grady Dodson says, "Jadé's strengths are his command of the game, ability to control the flow, and making his teammates better. He is like another coach on the floor."
As a sophomore, Smith's Pilot went 3-7 in the competitive Tri-County League. The 6-foot-3 and 172 pounds prospect has ideal point guard height, size, and quickness. On the court, he allows the game to flow naturally to him, as he does not force the issue. His size and length helps him to gather rebounds and to be disruptive on perimeter defense.
Coach Dodson's thoughts of him at the NCAA level, "He is going to be a high major player. Jadé is a complete player. He has a high Basketball IQ, has a driven motor, and is a true point guard who can score."
These strong basketball attributes have not gone unnoticed. Montana, Nevada, New Mexico State, and San Diego State have offered Smith while Cal, Fresno State, and San Jose State are on the radar.
Smith overcame a kneecap injury from February to play solidly on the Under Armour circuit with the Team Super 16U club this past summer. Smith currently has a 3.20 GPA and considers Science to be his best subject, as he wants to major in Sports Medicine.
Watch for the Pilots to be running smoothly in the fall with Smith in Alameda, Calif.
Prior to last year's 17-16 mark, St. Joseph Notre Dame had had six consecutive 24 plus win seasons. For the Pilots to return to that win total, they will need to be as smooth as Jade Smith.
The No. 4 ranked player in the NCP 2017 basketball class averaged 11.7 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists in his sophomore campaign. Smith has been playing basketball since the 5th grade and has been a varsity contributor since his freshman year.
Smith is one of the top prospects in his Northern California class and can raise his visibility and stock on the national level while playing with Under Armour league member, Team Superstar, during the summer season.
Team Superstar Coach Grady Dodson says, "Jadé's strengths are his command of the game, ability to control the flow, and making his teammates better. He is like another coach on the floor."
As a sophomore, Smith's Pilot went 3-7 in the competitive Tri-County League. The 6-foot-3 and 172 pounds prospect has ideal point guard height, size, and quickness. On the court, he allows the game to flow naturally to him, as he does not force the issue. His size and length helps him to gather rebounds and to be disruptive on perimeter defense.
Coach Dodson's thoughts of him at the NCAA level, "He is going to be a high major player. Jadé is a complete player. He has a high Basketball IQ, has a driven motor, and is a true point guard who can score."
These strong basketball attributes have not gone unnoticed. Montana, Nevada, New Mexico State, and San Diego State have offered Smith while Cal, Fresno State, and San Jose State are on the radar.
Smith overcame a kneecap injury from February to play solidly on the Under Armour circuit with the Team Super 16U club this past summer. Smith currently has a 3.20 GPA and considers Science to be his best subject, as he wants to major in Sports Medicine.
Watch for the Pilots to be running smoothly in the fall with Smith in Alameda, Calif.
Article 419: Vegas champs crowned
July 27, 2015
Sunday was the conclusion of bracket play and the final summer evaluation period. The Lakeshow 16s Elite had one of the more impressive showings from Northern California as they won the Fab 48 16U Diamond Championship. Here are some players of note on Day 5:
Jade Smith 6-foot-2 PG Team Superstar 16 Elite (St Joseph Alameda) 2017: For his grade level, Smith has ideal point guard height and size. He played good on ball defense and has long arms to disrupt passing lanes. Per his club coach, he has nine offers with the most recent ones being Nevada, San Jose State, and San Diego State.
Darne Duckett 6-foot-0 PG Lakeshow 16s Elite (St Joseph Alameda) 2017: Duckett sees the floor well to make his passing effective. He displayed an accurate perimeter shot while not hesitant in taking the ball to the basket and being able to finish. He moves his feet well on perimeter defense. Weber State and San Diego have been in contact.
Jack Wilson 6-foot-11 Center Oakland Soldiers 15 Elite (Serra) 2018: Wilson playing in the 15U tournament is easily one of the biggest and tallest prospects. He labored running up and down the court as his conditioning may not be where it needs to be but he displayed soft hands and a soft touch in the paint. He will have the opportunity at Serra to compete against some challenging post players in the upcoming season.
Ben Kone 6-foot-10 PF Oakland Soldiers 17 Elite (Archbishop Mitty) 2016: Kone held his own during the week as he faced comparable size opponents. His trip to Peach Jam resulted in an offer from Auburn to bring his total offers to six. He probably will be one of the few 2016 prospects to have multiple BCS level offers to choose from with the possibility of being in the rotation as a college freshman due to his versatility as a power forward.
Austin Fadal 6-foot-3 SG Team Superstar 16 Elite (Monte Vista) 2017: For a guard, Fadal has good size and length that allows him to back down smaller defenders or shoot over them. Per his club coach, the most recent contact from colleges has been Montana, Nevada, and Portland.
Shamar Morrow 6-foot-2 Wing Oakland Soldiers 15 Elite (Country Day) 2020: The middle school prospect has advanced skills on both ends of the court. He runs the court well and positions himself well on the fast break or when going after rebounds. He has good length and athleticism that makes the game look more fluid for him.
BJ Standley 5-foot-10 PG Lakeshow 16s Elite (St Patrick St Vincent) 2017: Standley is a pass first point guard but also displayed a consistent shooting touch. He has plus quickness that helps him create space on offense while being disruptive on defense. Pacific is interested as he went to their summer camp.
Khalil Chatman 6-foot-6 F Oakland Soldiers 15 Elite (Franklin) 2018: Chatman showcased primarily post skills in his rebounding and shot blocking abilities. He is thin and wiry but has time to increase bulk and develop his overall skills. The sophomore should benefit from competing with the Soldiers and with Franklin in the Delta League.
Sunday was the conclusion of bracket play and the final summer evaluation period. The Lakeshow 16s Elite had one of the more impressive showings from Northern California as they won the Fab 48 16U Diamond Championship. Here are some players of note on Day 5:
Jade Smith 6-foot-2 PG Team Superstar 16 Elite (St Joseph Alameda) 2017: For his grade level, Smith has ideal point guard height and size. He played good on ball defense and has long arms to disrupt passing lanes. Per his club coach, he has nine offers with the most recent ones being Nevada, San Jose State, and San Diego State.
Darne Duckett 6-foot-0 PG Lakeshow 16s Elite (St Joseph Alameda) 2017: Duckett sees the floor well to make his passing effective. He displayed an accurate perimeter shot while not hesitant in taking the ball to the basket and being able to finish. He moves his feet well on perimeter defense. Weber State and San Diego have been in contact.
Jack Wilson 6-foot-11 Center Oakland Soldiers 15 Elite (Serra) 2018: Wilson playing in the 15U tournament is easily one of the biggest and tallest prospects. He labored running up and down the court as his conditioning may not be where it needs to be but he displayed soft hands and a soft touch in the paint. He will have the opportunity at Serra to compete against some challenging post players in the upcoming season.
Ben Kone 6-foot-10 PF Oakland Soldiers 17 Elite (Archbishop Mitty) 2016: Kone held his own during the week as he faced comparable size opponents. His trip to Peach Jam resulted in an offer from Auburn to bring his total offers to six. He probably will be one of the few 2016 prospects to have multiple BCS level offers to choose from with the possibility of being in the rotation as a college freshman due to his versatility as a power forward.
Austin Fadal 6-foot-3 SG Team Superstar 16 Elite (Monte Vista) 2017: For a guard, Fadal has good size and length that allows him to back down smaller defenders or shoot over them. Per his club coach, the most recent contact from colleges has been Montana, Nevada, and Portland.
Shamar Morrow 6-foot-2 Wing Oakland Soldiers 15 Elite (Country Day) 2020: The middle school prospect has advanced skills on both ends of the court. He runs the court well and positions himself well on the fast break or when going after rebounds. He has good length and athleticism that makes the game look more fluid for him.
BJ Standley 5-foot-10 PG Lakeshow 16s Elite (St Patrick St Vincent) 2017: Standley is a pass first point guard but also displayed a consistent shooting touch. He has plus quickness that helps him create space on offense while being disruptive on defense. Pacific is interested as he went to their summer camp.
Khalil Chatman 6-foot-6 F Oakland Soldiers 15 Elite (Franklin) 2018: Chatman showcased primarily post skills in his rebounding and shot blocking abilities. He is thin and wiry but has time to increase bulk and develop his overall skills. The sophomore should benefit from competing with the Soldiers and with Franklin in the Delta League.
Article 418: Vegas: Bracket play
July 26, 2015
Saturday started bracket play with losers going home and the winners extending their stay in Las Vegas into Sunday. Here is a breakdown of the action on Day 4:
Elishja Duplechan 5-foot-10 PG Team Superstar 16 Elite (Sheldon) 2017: In the opening bracket game, Duplechan looked for his shot as a point guard as he hit a few midrange jumpers and went to the foul line by initiating contact. He had a key 3-point make in the second half as he probably accounted for half the team's points. Per his club coach, Pacific has expressed interest.
Dejon Davis 6-foot-7 F Oakland Rebels 17 Red (Oakland Tech) 2016: Davis is slightly undersized to be a power forward. He has good foot movement and plays physical in the post. The Oakland Tech prospect displays a nice midrange game.
Cole Taira 5-foot-10 G E-Time Hoops 17U (Kennedy) 2016: Tiara has a non-stop motor as he plays hard on both ends. He displayed an accurate perimeter touch. Chico State, CSU East Bay, and Sonoma State have shown interest.
Peter Hamilton 6-foot-7 F Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue (Central Catholic) 2016: The Central Catholic prospect is a good face up shooter who moves well laterally. He rebounds well for his size. Per his club coach, Chaminade, CSU East Bay, and Point Loma are in contact.
Jordan Ratinho 6-foot-5 SF Lakeshow 17s Elite (De La Salle) 2016: Since Anaheim from last week, his club coach has stated that Oregon State and Utah have stepped it up in their recruiting interest. Ratinho is a versatile scorer but his perimeter shooting is his calling card. Along with teammate Nikhil Peters, De La Salle should be one of the top teams from Northern California in the upcoming season.
Sean Gilmore 6-foot-8 F Bay Area Warriors 17U (University) 2016: Gilmore was the team's most effective player as he filled up the stat sheet with points, rebounds, and blocked shots. He is versatile with his offense as he can score inside or on the perimeter. He has heard from schools like Army and Chico State but getting the most interest at the Division III level that includes Claremont, Pomona, and Whitman.
Connor O'Dea 6-foot-3 SG Greenline (De La Salle) 2017: O'Dea has good size and athleticism. He was aggressive in his rebounding and ran the court well. Per his head coach, interest from some Division II level schools has started.
Eric Galindo 5-foot-11 PG Bay Area Warriors 17U (Archbishop Riordan) 2016: Galindo is a quick and versatile guard. He displayed a fearless perimeter shot. Per his club coach, Galindo is recruited by Division III programs, which include Oberlin, Pomona, and Vassar.
David Menary 6-foot-6 F E-Time Hoops 17U (Nevada Union) 2016: Menary is an agile forward who can shoot, put the ball on the floor, and is a solid passer. He led his Nevada Union team with 18.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Per his club coach, he is getting interest from Chico State, Pacific, and several other Division II schools.
Nicholas Macarchuk 6-foot-7 W Greenline (De La Salle) 2016: Macarchuk is an outside shooter with length. He is not the most agile player but will be depended on for rebounding for De La Salle as he is the tallest player on the roster. His recruiting should benefit from playing alongside Peters and Ratinho.
Tavian Henderson 6-foot-4 Wing Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue (St Patrick St Vincent) 2017: The junior is a slashing wing who is a versatile scorer. He has good defensive attributes with his feet movement and long arms. Montana and Portland State have expressed early interest.
Austin Clarke 6-foot-6 SF Lakeshow 17s Elite (Campolindo) 2016: Injuries are a part of sports but Clarke has had some untimely injuries this past summer. He had a concussion on the opening day of the April evaluation period. Per his club coach, Clarke sprained his ankle in their opening game in Las Vegas and has sat out the rest of the weekend. Campolindo won 28 games last year and will need Clarke to be on the court to help them match those totals.
Some of the teams (with Northern California players) that will continue bracket play on Sunday (Team Name and tournament):
Lakeshow Elite 16U, Fab 48 16U Diamond
Oakland Soldiers Elite 15U, Las Vegas Classic 15U Platinum Elite
Oakland Soldiers Elite 17U, Las Vegas Classic 17U Platinum Elite
NorCal Pharaohs 17s, Fab 48 17U Platinum
Team Superstar 16U Elite, Fab 48 16U Invitational
Saturday started bracket play with losers going home and the winners extending their stay in Las Vegas into Sunday. Here is a breakdown of the action on Day 4:
Elishja Duplechan 5-foot-10 PG Team Superstar 16 Elite (Sheldon) 2017: In the opening bracket game, Duplechan looked for his shot as a point guard as he hit a few midrange jumpers and went to the foul line by initiating contact. He had a key 3-point make in the second half as he probably accounted for half the team's points. Per his club coach, Pacific has expressed interest.
Dejon Davis 6-foot-7 F Oakland Rebels 17 Red (Oakland Tech) 2016: Davis is slightly undersized to be a power forward. He has good foot movement and plays physical in the post. The Oakland Tech prospect displays a nice midrange game.
Cole Taira 5-foot-10 G E-Time Hoops 17U (Kennedy) 2016: Tiara has a non-stop motor as he plays hard on both ends. He displayed an accurate perimeter touch. Chico State, CSU East Bay, and Sonoma State have shown interest.
Peter Hamilton 6-foot-7 F Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue (Central Catholic) 2016: The Central Catholic prospect is a good face up shooter who moves well laterally. He rebounds well for his size. Per his club coach, Chaminade, CSU East Bay, and Point Loma are in contact.
Jordan Ratinho 6-foot-5 SF Lakeshow 17s Elite (De La Salle) 2016: Since Anaheim from last week, his club coach has stated that Oregon State and Utah have stepped it up in their recruiting interest. Ratinho is a versatile scorer but his perimeter shooting is his calling card. Along with teammate Nikhil Peters, De La Salle should be one of the top teams from Northern California in the upcoming season.
Sean Gilmore 6-foot-8 F Bay Area Warriors 17U (University) 2016: Gilmore was the team's most effective player as he filled up the stat sheet with points, rebounds, and blocked shots. He is versatile with his offense as he can score inside or on the perimeter. He has heard from schools like Army and Chico State but getting the most interest at the Division III level that includes Claremont, Pomona, and Whitman.
Connor O'Dea 6-foot-3 SG Greenline (De La Salle) 2017: O'Dea has good size and athleticism. He was aggressive in his rebounding and ran the court well. Per his head coach, interest from some Division II level schools has started.
Eric Galindo 5-foot-11 PG Bay Area Warriors 17U (Archbishop Riordan) 2016: Galindo is a quick and versatile guard. He displayed a fearless perimeter shot. Per his club coach, Galindo is recruited by Division III programs, which include Oberlin, Pomona, and Vassar.
David Menary 6-foot-6 F E-Time Hoops 17U (Nevada Union) 2016: Menary is an agile forward who can shoot, put the ball on the floor, and is a solid passer. He led his Nevada Union team with 18.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. Per his club coach, he is getting interest from Chico State, Pacific, and several other Division II schools.
Nicholas Macarchuk 6-foot-7 W Greenline (De La Salle) 2016: Macarchuk is an outside shooter with length. He is not the most agile player but will be depended on for rebounding for De La Salle as he is the tallest player on the roster. His recruiting should benefit from playing alongside Peters and Ratinho.
Tavian Henderson 6-foot-4 Wing Oakland Soldiers 17 Blue (St Patrick St Vincent) 2017: The junior is a slashing wing who is a versatile scorer. He has good defensive attributes with his feet movement and long arms. Montana and Portland State have expressed early interest.
Austin Clarke 6-foot-6 SF Lakeshow 17s Elite (Campolindo) 2016: Injuries are a part of sports but Clarke has had some untimely injuries this past summer. He had a concussion on the opening day of the April evaluation period. Per his club coach, Clarke sprained his ankle in their opening game in Las Vegas and has sat out the rest of the weekend. Campolindo won 28 games last year and will need Clarke to be on the court to help them match those totals.
Some of the teams (with Northern California players) that will continue bracket play on Sunday (Team Name and tournament):
Lakeshow Elite 16U, Fab 48 16U Diamond
Oakland Soldiers Elite 15U, Las Vegas Classic 15U Platinum Elite
Oakland Soldiers Elite 17U, Las Vegas Classic 17U Platinum Elite
NorCal Pharaohs 17s, Fab 48 17U Platinum
Team Superstar 16U Elite, Fab 48 16U Invitational
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