Participant report from the North Bay's Finest October 15 event

2011 North Bay’s Finest Event
Outstanding Performance Report

October 15, 2011

Raemond Hubbard, Sr., Fairfield High

Rae displayed impressive “pure” point guard skills. He pushed the ball quick in transition and distributed the ball to scorers in scoring positions.  He knocked down a couple of uncontested threes and showed the ability to finish at the rim amongst bigger, faster, stronger players. His efforts on the defensive end to contain ballhandlers were equally impressive as his offensive contributions.

Travis Selle, Sr., Armijo High

Travis was unstoppable at times. He hit several open threes, scored mid-range pull-ups and repeatedly finished at the rim with contact both in transition and off post catches. He competed at both ends of the court and was very active on the glass. 

Gabe Bealer, Jr., Antelope High

Gabe has an all-around offensive arsenal. He shoots competently from behind the arc, finishes acrobatically around the rim and showed the ability to make mid-range jumpers. Gabe is electric in transition, can impact the defensive end with his length and ability to guard multiple positions and is relentless on the glass.

Kellen Hill, Sr., Rodriguez High

Kellen was amazing in several different spurts. He shot the ball very well from behind the arc and displayed an ability to get a shot from anywhere on the floor. He made a couple of plays using the ball screen and was able to get into the teeth of defense to create shots for himself.

Lucas Vojak, So., Nevada Union High

Lucas is going to develop into a big-time player. He is a long, fundamentally sound big who can finish around the rim with either hand.  He displayed the ability to get up and down the court during game competition and the potential to improve his skill set during the advancing skill training segment of the event.

Jordon Collier, So., Vanden High

Jordon is active in all phases of the game. He makes an impact of the defensive end with his length and athleticism and puts points on the board by running in transition and hitting the offensive glass. Beyond that, he showed the ability to handle in the half court and to create shots for himself.

Jacob Aruta, Fr., St. Marys High

Jacob displayed tons of promise in game competition. He showed an ability to get any shot he wanted for himself (at the rim or on the perimeter) and an ability to break down defenders to get his teammates shots as well.

Corey Doran, Sr., Fairfield High

Corey was productive around the rim off the dribble, out of the post and on the glass. More impressive, however, was the ability he showed handling the ball, both in transition and in the half court, to attack for himself and for his teammates. Corey was active defensively and controlled most of the defensive rebounds for his team.

Tajai Johnson, Sr., Vallejo High

Tajai put on a show with several aggressive rim attacks. He is a pure scorer who can get to the rim, knock down a step-back three or pull-up off the dribble. His unselfish nature and his ability to breakdown defenders for his teammates make him special. 

Benjamin Jazuk, Sr., Benicia High

Ben put his versatility on display, scoring around the rim and from behind the 3-point line. Ben is very patient in the post and has a variety of moves to keep his defender off-balance. He shoots the ball well and moves very fluid for a player his size.

Isaiah Johnson, Fr., Freedom

Isaiah is another young player with tons of talent. He appeared solid in all aspects of his offensive game. He is a strong athlete with a scorer’s mentality. Isaiah was great in transition and continually found a way to get to the rim in the half court.

Aaron Cameron, Jr., Sacramento High

Although quiet in his production, Aaron displayed a polished skill set. He is deliberate and smooth in attack mode and very good in mid-range situations. Aaron is a great ball defender whose combination of speed and strength will bother most of the guards he competes against.

Parker Farris, Jr., McKinleyville High

Parker was very impressive in game action. He’s a big kid with great court vision and an ability to handle. He shot the ball with efficiency; hitting jumpers off the bounce and stroking three pointers off the catch.

Jalen Dupree, Sr., Fairfield High

Jalen is an impact player on the defensive end. He bullies handlers and dictates the pace of the game. He is electric in transition offense, gets to the rim in the half court and showed a knack for being in the right spots at the right times.

Colin Slater (Slam Magazine’s top 13-year-old in the USA)

Colin definitely did not disappoint. After a long drive from Fresno, Colin started competition impressing observers with his abilities to see the court and distribute. He showed complete control of the game and was not at all bothered by playing with older players. As he loosened up, his speed and skill began to show why he deserves that #1 ranking. Even though he is from out of the area, Colin trains with Jeremy Russotti and should be a nationally-ranked player in the coming years.