The final day of the Soldiers Extravaganza matched the host Oakland Soldiers 17U against their 16U brethren in the Elite Division Platinum championship. Despite fielding underclassmen, the 16U Soldiers nearly pulled off the upset before falling to their older siblings 85-82 in overtime. The Soldiers once again appear to be one of the top clubs in the region but other teams also showcased some notable prospects.
Tyrell Alcorn 6-foot-0 PG El Cerrito (2015) Oakland Soldiers 16U: In the title game, Alcorn was not fazed by older and bigger defenders as he was able to break the press with ease and direct traffic efficiently. In addition, he has a very calm perimeter stroke and hit clutch shots in the closely contested game. He played significant minutes as a freshman at El Cerrito as he averaged close to double digits in points.
Ivan Rabb 6-foot-9 C Bishop O'Dowd (2015) Oakland Soldiers 16U: Rabb has put on mass since last summer and it showed, as he was able to take interior contact and was not bothered. He runs the floor well for an interior player and looks more calm and mature than his freshman status. With Bishop O'Dowd graduating several interior players, Rabb will be literally the centerpiece of the Dragons next season.
Stedman Saunders 6-foot-1 G Monterey Trail (2012) E-Time Hoops 17: Saunders has quick hands and shows ability in disrupting the opposing guards. Saunders can break down defenders to get to the basket and can play above the rim.
DeMoriaye Hart-Spikes 5-foot-10 PG Armijo (2014) Rise 17U Elite: Hart-Spikes can get to basket with ease as he has the dribbling and strength to break down opposing perimeter defenders. Even as a point guard, Hart-Spikes has a good nose for rebounding the ball.
Danny Becker 5-foot-11 PG Del Oro (2014) PHPS 16s: Becker built on his first year on varsity this past season as he is a good perimeter defender and can disrupt passing lanes. He is a pass first point guard who runs a team well.
Pat Lowman 6-foot-3 SG Vista Del Largo (2012) NorCal Pump N Run: Lowman displayed a good perimeter touch in addition to his transition offense. He is an athletic guard who can rebound on both ends.
Ahmad Smith PG Bella Vista (2013) NorCal Pump N Run: Smith is an energy player and gives good effort. He is a change of pace guard who has a good floater in the paint.
Jamir Andrews 6-foot-2 SG Dublin (2013) Nevada Wolverines 17U: Andrews is a big guard who is a natural scorer who can create his own shot. Andrews hit clutch perimeter shots including the buzzer beating 3-point shot to win the Gold Division Championship game. His range extends beyond the regular 3-point line as he can shoot off the catch or dribble but also get to the basket and finish. Andrews is overshadowed by his Dublin teammate Joe Mcglaston but could easily be the featured guard on most high school teams.
Chris Snyder 6-foot-9 C Ponderosa (2014) PHPS 16s: Only a sophomore, Snyder's height and size make him an intriguing prospect. He shows good footwork and technique when around the paint on the offensive end. Snyder will need to improve his conditioning and lateral quickness.
Jud Sailsbery 6-foot-0 G Orland (2013) E-Time Hoops 17: Salisbery is a versatile guard who can score both from the perimeter and to the basket. He uses his body well to get positioning in the interior for both scoring and rebounding. Salisbery averaged over 15 points for Orland as he was named team MVP in this past season's 20 plus win season.
Mitesh Patel 6-foot-0 PG Christian Brothers (2012) E-Time Hoops 17: Patel has a very good perimeter shot. He moves well without the ball and gets to his spots to create his shots. Patel will need to increase his size to play more on the next level.
Jiday Ugbaja 5-foot-11 PG Archbishop Riordan (2014) Rise 17U Elite: Ugbaja has the size and speed to be a solid point guard. He can get by defenders off the dribble and has good footwork in his perimeter defense.
Justyce Key 6-foot-0 PG Berkeley (2013) Bay Area Magic 17s: Key is a complete point guard as he can distribute the ball but also create his own shot when the offense breaks down. He has good length and wingspan on perimeter defense. Per his coach, CSU Bakersfield and San Jose State have expressed interest.
Mason Washington 5-foot-9 PG Modesto Christian (2014) Modesto Christian: Washington is a solid floor general. He creates shots well for his teammates.
Jaysen Mutha 5-foot-9 PG Valley Christian Dublin (2013) Bay Area Magic 17s: Mutha is a fundamentally solid perimeter defender and shooter. He is an undersized point guard who shoots well. Per his coach, he has a 3.93 GPA and 2000 SAT while getting contact from Chicago, Macalester, Occidental, Washington & Lee, and Oberlin.
George Johnson Jr. 5-foot-9 G Heritage (2013) Nevada Wolverines Elite 17U: Johnson is a solid ball handler who distributes the ball well and can hit the open jumper. His floor vision is solid and he is a tenacious on ball defender. Johnson is a pass first point guard.
Devon Owen 6-foot-4 SF Patten Academy (2014) Bay Area Supriem: Owen is a raw prospect. He is an energy player who rebounds, plays defense, and helps alter shots. He is expected to transfer to Bishop O'Dowd and can help with the matriculation of their 2012 post players.
De'Sean Parsons 6-foot-5 SF Grant (2013) Spirit Got Game Elite: Despite being known as a football school, Grant has a raw prospect in Parsons. He is long, athletic, and active on the court. His length and quickness allows him to get to the paint while the same length and quickness allows him to disrupt on the defensive end. Playing for the Bobby Jackson sponsored team, Parsons could get some recruiting interest going into his senior year.
Eric Jones 5-foot-7 PG Mcclymonds (2013) DBC: Jones hit three 3-point shots in a span of minutes. His release point and technique in shooting is solid. He is quick, can get to paint, and then distribute to teammates. Jones is tenacious in his perimeter defense.
Nifae Lealao Jr 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds PF Capitol Christian (2014) Spirit Got Game Elite: Lealao is a good passing big man with a respectable midrange game. His size makes him a good rebounder. He plays the defensive line in football and may be a better football prospect as he has garnered some Division I football interest already.
Kenny Love 6-foot-1 G Cardinal Newman (2013) Bay Area Warriors: Love plays efficiently for a guard. He has a versatile offensive game as he can score both inside and outside. He is a good perimeter defender.
Graham Gilleran 6-foot-6 F Archbishop Riordan (2013) Olympic Club: Gilleran displayed a good elbow and midrange jump shot. He moves well without the ball and positions himself well in the paint for rebounds and defensive position.
Mark Alexander 6-foot-6 PF Thurgood Marshall (2012) Bay Area Warriors: Alexander plays with hustle and defensive tenacity. His hustle allows him to be a good rebounder. Alexander is raw on the offensive side. He may benefit from junior college development before going to a four year program.
Around the Region
Dulani Robinson PG McClymonds (2012) Rise 17U Elite: Plans to play for Rise 17U Elite for the summer. He has interest from Cal State Bakersfield, Portland, Portland State, Cal Baptist, and North Dakota.
Paris Davis SG Skyline (2012) Rise 17U Elite: Will join Robinson with Rise 17U Elite for the summer. He has interest from Humboldt State, Academy of the Arts, Pacific, Bemidji State, Adams State, Cal Baptist, and Simon Fraser.
Gabor Somogyi F Woodside Priory (2012): Per his former Roadrunners coach, Somoygi will be attending Maine.
Travon Abraham, former Sacramento High point guard, had a medical redshirt at Yuba City Junior College. He is helping coach Rise 17U Elite during the summer. The former Rice Owl had committed to Idaho State before a coaching change. He still plans to go to a four year college in the fall.
Jeff Parker W Salesian (2012): Per his former high school assistant coach, Parker will be attending Sacramento State.
Rae Jackson SG El Cerrito (2013): Jackson is transferring from Rodriguez to El Cerrito for his senior year. He is playing for Oakland Soldiers 17 for the summer.
Delvon Nisby will be attending Merritt Junior College per the Merritt coach.
Jelani Hardaway will be going the junior college route.
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