| Report on 2012 Nor Cal Spring Showcase
The 2012 Nor Cal Spring Showcase was held Friday to Sunday April 27 -29, 2012 at San Francisco City College. Forty teams from throughout the western United States participated in the NCAA sanctioned event. Here is a report.
Top Prospects: (*indicates highest consideration)
6'5 SF Gino Alberts of Calaveras HS 2012 (Nor Cal Warriors Seniors) -Wing man who is solid in transition, real good passer, ok shooter with 3-point range.
6'7 SF/PF Joshua Allen of Downey HS 2012 (Sac Blue Demons) -Combo forward who can run and jump, capable handler and passer, finishes in transition.
6'6 PF Dakota Allinson of McQueen HS, NV 2012 (Nevada CC Wolverines Blue) -Has range out to 18 feet, handles the ball well for someone his size, ok shooter, can rebound.
*6'6 PF/C Leandro Amador of Modesto Christian HS 2015 (Modesto Basketball Club - MBC) -A good post defender that runs the floor well, moves ok without the ball, has a turnaround shot on the block. Very nice prospect!
*6'3 PG/SG Austin Armstead of Bullard HS 2015 (Team Superstar) -Athletic combo guard, handles and passes, solid in transition, decent shooter with 3-point range.
5'7 PG Paris Austin of Bishop O'Dowd HS 2015 (Oakland Soldiers 15) -Good handler and passer, does see the floor, runs a team, can defend.
6'6 PF/C Daniel Bass of Paradise HS 2012 (Cal Elite) -Nice back to the basket moves but can also play facing up
-6'2 PG Morgan Berg of Northridge HS, UT 2012 (Salt Lake Metro Gold) -Handles fairly well, good passer, sees the floor, can penetrate.
6'6 SF Justin Beskeen of Bear River HS 2013 (PHPS Black) -Active, hard-working, decent driver, solid rebounder.
6'0 PG/SG Jacqui Biggins of Serra HS 2013 (Bay Area Warriors 17's) -Athletic combo guard that has a nice touch, needs to work on his handles a little, penetrates ok, fairly good shooter.
6'6 PF Jeremy Bubier of Highlands HS 2012 (YBA Dawgs) -Fairly athletic, has a one-bounce drive, can dribble operate on the block, ok passer.
5'11 PG Tyrell Brewer of Kimball HS 2012 (Nor Cal Outlawz) -Athletic point guard, ok in transition, fairly good driver, decent shooter with 3-point range.
6'3 SG Mo Britten of Del Campo HS 2014 (Team Sage-Truth) -Ok handler, finishes in transition, solid driver, decent rebounder.
6'0 PG Malik Bynum of Vanden HS 2013 (Davis Wildcats Red) -Fairly athletic, handles and passes, ok shooter with 3-point range.
6'0 PG/SG Vince Camp of Serra HS 2014 (Bay Area Warriors 16) -Athletic combo guard who runs well, effective in transition, pulls up well half court
6'6 SF/PF John Carlson of Damonte Ranch HS, NV 2012 (Nevada CC Wolverines Black) -Combo forward who can handle, pass and drive. Needs to get stronger.
6'3 SG/PG Pierre Carter of Heritage HS 2013 (Nevada CC Wolverines Black) -Athletic combo guard, handles and passes it, pulls up well in transition and half court, good driver. One of the pleasant surprises at the event who caught scouts/coach's attention.
6'3 SF Nate Cohen of Urban School 2013 (Olympic Club) -Solid handler, good passer, can finish in transition, posts up some.
6'5 SF Lance Coleman of St. Mary's HS 2015 (Oakland Soldiers 15) -Wing man with fairly long arms, can handle and pass, shoots it ok.
6'5 F Ramiro Contreras of Freedom HS 2013 (Blue Devil 17's White) -Solid rebounder that can score both outside and inside
*6'1 SG/PG Eric Duncan of Mc Nair HS 2013 (PHPS Black) -Combo guard who is fairly active, handles and passes fairly well, pulls up well half court, can shoot it with 3-point range.
*6'4 F SF/PF Dontee Durham of Lodi HS 2015 (BFS Blackout Elite 15U) -Long, athletic forward with a nice jumper who moves well without the ball, ok passer, solid rebounder. Real nice prospect!
6'0 PG/SG Jalen Dupree of Fairfield HS 2012 (Davis Wildcats Black) -Athletic combo guard, handles it well, does see the floor, finishes in transition.
6'5 SG/SF Wayne Englestaad of Heritage HS 2012 (SF Rebels 17u) -Can pull up half court, good shooter with 3-point range, posts up some (has a nice turnaround shot).
6'3 SG Alex Fertig of Buchanan HS 2012 (Lakeshow Seniors) -Two man who really understands how to play and has a nice skill set.
6'7 C Thomas Fitzgerald of Pleasant Grove HS 2014 (E-Time Hoops) -Goes to the offensive glass well but is raw offensively. Worth following.
6'1 SG/SF Justin Glen of Faith Christian HS 2014 (Nor Cal Runners) -Wing man who is a capable handler and passer and a fairly good shooter with 3-point range.
5'11 SG Adam Gotelli of Lodi HS 2015 (BFS Blackout) -Two man who is a good shooter with 3-point range, and a solid ball handler.
*6'5 PF Darius Hamilton of Central HS 2014 (Team Superstar) -Strong-bodied four man, decent handler, ok mid-range shooter, has an ok one-bounce drive, can dribble operate on the block, solid rebounder, prefers to play facing up.
6'2 SG/PG Jelani Hardaway of Freedom HS 2012 (UGMX Roadawgs) -Athletic combo guard, handles it, makes plays in transition, has a nice floater shot and a fairly good hesitation move.
6'10 C James Herrick of Douglas HS, NV 2014 (Nevada CC Wolverines Black) -Hard-working five man who needs to be on the radar in the class of 2014.
5'10 PG Tyler Jennings of Capital Christian HS 2014 (PHPS Black) -Competitor who is a good handler and passer, can run a team and is an effective penetrator.
*5'9 PG Khalid Johnson of St. Francis HS 2013 (Roadrunners 17) -Nice floor leader that can defend and make open shots, has a burst of speed.
5'11 SG/PG Khalil Johnson of St. Francis HS 2013 (Roadrunners 17) -Athletic combo guard, handles and passes, good driver/penetrator.
5'8 PG George Johnson of Heritage HS 2013 (Nevada CC Wolverines Black) -Runs a team, sees the floor, shoots it ok with 3-point range.
6'9 C Jake Johnson of Reno HS, NV 2012 (Nevada CC Wolverines Blue) -Five-man who is worth following. Fairly long arms, can dribble operate on the block, has an ok one-bounce drive, decent shot blocker.
*6'4 SF Tim Jordan of Freedom HS 2013 (Blue Devil 17's Blue) -An athletic slasher that play very good defense
6'2 SG Rafferty King of Carson HS, NV 2013 (Nevada CC Wolverines Black) -Two guard who plays with attack mentality, handles it fairly well and shoots it ok with 3-point range.
6'7 SF/PF Branden Koelliker of Davis HS, UT 2013 (Salt Lake Metro Black) -Combo forward with long arms, fairly good shooter, solid driver, can rebound.
**6'7 SF Treshaun Lexing of Lincoln HS, WA 2013 (Northwest Panthers) -Long lefty wing that can handle it, get to the basket on the drive consistently and shoots the ball pretty good. Stock has risen and is getting high major attention.
6'1 SG/SF Kenny Love of Cardinal Newman HS 2013 (Bay Area Warriors 17's) -A surprisingly good first step for his thickness, can score in a lot of different ways.
5'9 PG Geru Mabrey of Roirdan HS 2013 (SF Rebels 17u) -Real athletic, has a nice transition pullup, can finish, high-energy player.
6'2 PF Julian Marcu of St. Ignatius HS 2014 (Bay Area Warriors 16's) -A under sized 4-man that use his body well around the rim.
6'3 PG/SG Blair Mendy of Bellarmine College Prep 2013 (Bay Area Bulls) -Handles and passes the ball very well, can score both in the paint (after penetration) and from the perimeter, has a nice hesitation move.
6'4 SG/PG/SF Dylan Martin of Chaparral HS 2012 (Icemen Red) -Handles it well, can make plays in transition, ok driver, shoots it with 3-range.
5'8 PG Vincent Mc Shate of Patterson HS 2014 (West Valley All Star) -Athletic, runs well, handles fairly well, ok in transition, ok shooter with 3-point range.
*5'11 PG Andre Miller of Serra HS 2013 (Bay Area Bulls) -Excellent on ball defender, advances the ball very well, see the floor and also gets into the lane and makes plays.
6'4 SG/SF Wade Miller of Bear River HS, UT 2013 (Salt Lake Metro Black) -Decent handles, can pull up half court, ok rebounder, fairly good shooter with 3-point range.
6'5 F Jamarae Moss of Fairfield HS 2012 (Davis Wildcats Black) -Quick off his feet wing that can knock down 3's
**6'7 PF/SF Hunter Myers of Douglas HS, NV 2013 (Nevada CC Wolverines Black) -Attacks the rim hard, can score from both the inside and out, good shooter with 3-point range, can post up, has a knack for the ball on the glass, finds a way to get it done. Has blown up this spring and is on the high-major radar.
6'4 SF/SG Cole Nordquist of Pleasant Grove HS 2013 (PHPS Black) -Wing man who really competes, is a strong driver and a solid rebounder. Worth a look for bottom level mid majors.
6'2 SG/PG Casey Norris of Newark Memorial HS 2012 (Lakeshow Seniors) -Competitive combo guard that takes the ball to the basket strong, can also knock down the open shot.
6'6 PF/C J.R. Okolo of Lincoln HS 2015 (BFS Blackout Elite 15U) -Lefty with a nice touch 15 feet and in, passes well from the post, solid rebounder.
*6'4 SF Edrico Oliver of Brookside Christian HS 2015 (BFS Blackout Elite 15U) -A solid rebounder that runs the floor well.
6'1 SG/PG Jonathon Nichols of Narbonne HS 2013 (Icemen Red) -Combo guard who is athletic, handles it, ok shooter, fairly good driver.
6'3 PF Sam Onochie of Modesto Christian HS 2013 (Modesto Basketball Club) -Strong, hard-working four man with long arms, can score around the basket, solid rebounder. Under-sized, over-achiever.
6'2 SG Robert O'Reilly of Campolindo HS 2015 (Oakland Soldiers 15) -Shoots it really well with 3-point range, can handle and pass, capable in transition.
*6'7 C Benson Osayande of Franklin HS 2014 (Team Sage-Truth) -Five man with long arms, decent turnaround shot on the block, has a one-bounce drive, ok rebounder, can block shots. Has upside and is a real nice prospect.
*6'2 PG Devaunte Paschal of Jefferson HS, OR 2014 (Northwest Panthers) -Athletic one man, sees the floor well, pushes the break.
*6'4 SG/PG Race Parsons of South Sevier HS, UT 2013 (Salt Lake Metro Black) -Big-time shooter with deep range, good passer, solid handler, is effective in transition, solid rebounder from guard position. Has mid-major recruiting interest.
*6'0 PG Zerrian Payton of Modesto Christian HS 2014 (Modesto Basketball Club-MBC) -Athletic one man, nice handler, makes plays in transition, pulls up well half court.
*6'6 SF/PF Isaiah Piniero of Placer HS 2013 (Cal Elite) -High energy guy that runs the floor very well, rebounds the ball well, decent shooter.
**6'8 SF Malik Pope of Laguna Creek HS 2014 (Team Superstar) -Point forward who is long and athletic. Handles and passes it, solid in transition, can pull up half court, ok mid-range shooter, solid rebounder, can block a shot. Rail thin and needs bulk/strength. Projects to be a high-major prospect.
6'9 C Owen Putz of Half Moon Bay HS 2013 (Bay Area Warriors 17's) -Five man who runs the floor well, has a lot of potential as he develops and gets stronger
*6'3 SG/PG Mushid Randle of Central HS 2014 (Team Superstar) -Nice burst of speed, finishes in transition, good driver, shoots it ok with 3-point range.
*6'0 SG/PG Tyras Rattler of Modesto Christian HS 2014 (Modesto Basketball) -Combo guard, runs well, solid handler, pulls up ok half court, decent shooter.
5'11 SG Kamar Reese of Dougherty HS 2014 (Lakeshow 16u White) -Athletic two guard, solid handler and passer, has hesitation move.
**6'0 G Ahmaad Rorie of Clover Park HS 2014 (Northwest Panthers) -Real athletic, great build, good on ball defender, can put the ball in the basket a number of ways, very effective in transition (pulls up real well and finishes well), consistent penetrator, good-looking shot. Elite level prospect who has committed to California.
*6'6 SF Brandon Rosser of Temecula Valley HS 2013 (Icemen Red) -Wing man with long arms and nice all around skills. Can handle and pass, pulls up in transition and half court, good shooter with 3-point range, ok driver, decent rebounder. Sleeper-no-more who is on the radar in the bottom level high major range.
6'5 SF/SG Caden Rowland of Mt. Rainier HS, WA 2013 (Northwest Panthers) -Wing man who is a big-time shooter with long range, solid handler, can pull up in transition.
6'5 SF/PF Quinn Ryan of Bear Creek HS 2015 (BFS Blackout Elite 15U) Combo forward with nice all-around skill. Can pull up half court, shoots it ok, has turnaround shot on the block.
6'5 SG Beau Rydalch of South Sumit HS, UT 2014 (Salt Lake Metro Gold) -Good shooter with deep range, runs well, needs some strength.
6'4 SF Brandon Thompson of Christian Brothers HS 2014 (Team Sage-Truth) -Decent handler, passes fairly well, can pull up half court, ok mid-range shooter, can post up some.
*6'4 SG Dez Trent of Foss HS, WA 2013 (Northwest Panthers) -Fairly athletic two guard, handles in transition, good driver, has a nice floater.
**6'3 PG/SG Parker Van Dyke of East HS, UT 2013 (Salt Lake Metro Black) -Heady combo guard who is a good handler and passer, sees the floor exceptionally well and gets the ball to the open man, is real effective in transition-pulls up nicely, has a deceptive first step, fairly good shooter with 3-point range. Will decide between four schools: Utah, Utah State, Arizona State, Stanford.
6'3 SG Grant Vermeer of Bellarmine College Prep 2013 (Bay Area Bulls) -Decent athlete that attacks the rim hard, rebounds well, and scores in multiple ways.
5'10 PG Nate Vierra of Oak Grove HS 2013 (West Valley Elite) -Athletic point guard, runs well, handles and passes it, does push the break, pulls up fairly well half court.
6'0 SG Giordano Vsoske of Dublin HS 2013 (Blue Devils 17's Blue) -A good shooter that plays tough defense
6'2 SF Kharyem Watson of Brookside Christian HS 2015 (BFS Blackout) -Three man who can run the floor and is a capable handler and passer.
*5'9 PG Taelin Webb of La Mirada HS 2014 (Team Superstar) -Pushes the break hard, sees the floor, solid handler, good passer, effective penetrator. Belongs on mid major radar and is worth higher consideration.
6'2 SF/SG Terrance Weinecke of Palm Springs HS 2013 (Icemen Red) -Fairly athletic wing, ok handler, gets to the basket on the drive, capable rebounder.
6'1PG/SG Terrence White of Inderkum HS 2014 (Team Sage-Truth) -Nice floor leader with a great build that can get into the paint, good driver with a nice hesitation move.
*6'3 W Larry Wickett of Vallejo HS 2012 (Davis Wildcats Black) -Very athletic wing that can play multiple positions, solid driver, ok rebounder, makes things happen. Stepped up very well in this event.
*5'11 PG/SG Keyshon Williams of Rocklin HS 2015 (Nor Cal Runners) -Combo guard who is athletic, handles it, sees the floor and shoots it ok with range to 3. Belongs on the radar in 2015.
6'6 SF DJ Wilson of Capital Christian HS 2014 (Team Superstar) -Ok handler, can pass, pulls up in the half court, ok mid-range shooter, decent rebounder.
6'3 G Chris Woods of Delta Charter 2012 (Nor Cal Outlawz Varsity) -Super athletic (one of the most athletic players at this event) solid defender and rebounder.
6'1 PG/SG Justin Woody of Folsom HS 2015 (Nor Cal Warriors Seniors) -Combo guard, has a deceptive first step, real good passer.
6'1 SG/PG Jordan Wright of Skyline HS 2013 (Nor Cal Jump Squad) -Combo guard, runs real well, handles and passes, ok in transition, can penetrate.
6'2 PF Deryck Ylanan of Moreau Catholic HS 2012 (Blue Devils 17's Blue) -Undersized 4-man that is a consistent shooter
Names to Note (*indicates highest consideration)
6'2 SG Jeramiah Abdelmeesh of Norco HS 2012 (Icemen Red) 6'6 PF Mark Alexander of Marshall HS 2012 (Bay Area Warriors 17's) *6'2 SG Jamir Andrews of Dublin HS 2013 (Nevada CC Wolverines Black) 6'2 SG/PG Daniel Badger of Rodriguez HS 2012 (Davis Wildcats Black) 6'3 SG Jaskarn Bajwa of Irvington HS 2014 (Nor Cal Jump Squad) *6'3 SG/PG Sam Bide of Freedom HS 2013 (Blue Devils 17's White) *6'7 PF Brady Borklund of Bonneville HS, UT 2012 (Salt Lake Metro Gold) 6'0 PG William Brewer of Cordova HS 2014 (Nor Cal Runners) 5'10 SF/PG Andrew Brinson of Will C Wood HS 2012 West Valley Elite) 6'4 SF Will Burkett of Saint Francis HS (Watsonville) 2012 (Shot Science) 6'4 SG/SF Austin Clark of South Sevier HS, UT 2013 (Salt Lake Metro Black) *6'4 SF Nate Claxton of Grace Davis HS 2014 (Team Superstar) 6'4 PG Kevin Daniels of San Juan HS 2012 (Nor Cal Warriors Seniors) 6'0 PG Julius Dixon of Downey HS 2012 (Sac Blue Demons) 5'10 PG Swade Edwards of Leadership HS 2012 (Sac Blue Demons) 5'9 PG Kody Eckert of Mc Queen HS 2013 (Nevada CC Wolverines Blue) 5'11 PG Kenjona Evans of Castlemont HS 013 (UGMX Roadawgs) *6'1 SF Jordan Ewell of Benson Tech HS, OR 2014 (Northwest Panthers) 6'2 SG Terrance Tyson Fairley of Fairfield HS 2012 (Davis Wildcats Black) 6'7 C Charlie Friend of Redwood HS 2015 (Lakeshow 16U White) 5'7 PG Jacob Gantan of American Canyon HS 2014 (Lakeshow 16u White) 6'0 SG Jehiah Gennaro of Freedom HS 2012 (Blue Devils 17's White) *6'6 PF David Gunn of San Ramon HS 2014 (Lakeshow 16U White) 6'3 SF Mc Hayle Harnell of Livermore HS 2012 (Lakeshow Seniors) 5'9 PG Marcus Harris of St. Joseph-Notre Dame HS 2015 (Oakland Soldiers 15) 5'10 PG Derius Johnson of St. Elizabeth HS 2012 (Bay Area Warriors 17) 6'4 PF Wayne Johnson of Pittsburg HS 2013 (Blue Devils 17 Blue) 6'8 C Isaiah Jones of Center HS 2013 (E-Time Hoops) *6'0 PG Caleb King of Antelope HS 2012 (Nor Cal Warriors Seniors) 6'2 SG Nick Lacey of St. Joseph- Notre Dame HS 2012 (Lakeshow Seniors) 6'5 PF Nifae Lealao of Capital Christian HS 2014 (PHPS Black) 6'6 PF/C Nicholas Lewis of Del Oro HS 2012 (Cal Elite) 6'1 SG Dominic Liddell of Oakmont HS 2012 (Cal Elite) *6'5 SF Cole McConnell of Sacred Heart Prep 2012 (Lakeshow Seniors) 5'9 PG Michael Musselman of MonteVista HS 2014 (Lakeshow 16U White) 6'4 SF R.J. Oliver of Lincoln HS 2015 (BFS Blackout Elite 15U) 6'4 SF Jack Pasquini of Scotts Valley HS 2012 (Shot Science) 5'9 PG Antoine Porter of Mission HS 2013 (SF Rebels 17u) 6'8 C EJ Poulen of Galena HS 2013 (Nevada CC Wolverines Black) 6'6 PF Kenny Robinson of Deer Valley HS 2013 (Nor Cal Jump Squad) 6'1 SG Hayden Russell of Da Vinci Charter Academy 2013 (Davis Wildcats Red) 6'2 SG/SF Davit Saghatelyan of Del Campo HS 2012 (YBA Dawgs) 6'2 SG/SF Stedman Saunders of Monterey Trail HS 2012 (E-Time Hoops) *6'1 PG Kellen Simpson of Sacramento HS 2014 (Team Sage-Truth) 6'3 SG/SF Paramvir "Palm" Singh of Newark Memorial HS 2012 (Nor Cal Jump Squad) 6'0 PG/SG Ahmad Smith of Bella Vista HS 2013 (Nor Cal Warriors 17u Black) 5'10 PG/SG Jason Smith of Marshall HS 2014 (SF Rebels 16u) 6'1 SF Austin Soldano of Del Oro HS 2012 (YBA Dawgs) 6'1 SG Tyler Sousa of Davis Senior HS 2012 (Davis Wildcats Black) 5'10 PG Collin Summerhouser of Granada HS 2013 (Nor Cal Outlawz) *6'5 SF Ryan Swain of Buchanan HS 2012 (Lakeshow Seniors) 6'10 C Joel Swallow of Millard HS, UT 2012 (Salt Lake Metro Black) 6'1 SG Josh Thompson of Patterson HS 2013 (West Valley Elite) *6'6 PF Abu Tratter of St. Francis HS 2012 (Lakeshow Seniors) 6'0 PG/SG Damien Trujillo of Rosemont HS 2012 (Nor Cal Warriors Seniors) 5'9 PG Kameron Vales of Brookside Christian HS 2015 (BFS Blackout) 5'11 PG Davis Wade of Wood HS 2013 (Davis Wildcats Red) 6'3 SG Keenan Wade of Vanden HS 2013 (Davis Wildcats Red) *6'0 SG Xavier Webb of Riverton HS, WY 2013 (Salt Lake Metro Gold) 6'0 PG Anthony Williams of Foothill HS 2013 (Nor Cal Warriors 17u Black) 6'2 SG Darius Wilson of James Logan HS 2013 (Roadrunners 17) 6'1 SG/PG Jordan Wright of Skyline HS 2013 (Nor Cal Jump Squad) 6'2 SG Zach Zeyen of St Mary's HS (Stockton) 2013 (Davis Wildcats Red) |