written by Aidan Hui
17U
Jaylen Smith C/O 2027 | Amador Valley
Jaylen Smith has been making a name for himself and made a statement last season on the 16u squad helping the team win the 3ssb national championship . He consistently drops double-digits and is now at nine Division 1 offers. Jaylen is a pure hooper with a hothand, so continue to keep him on the radar cause he’ll be lighting up the nets with Team Lillard this summer.
Zion Grissom C/O 2027 | Clayton Valley
Zion Grissom is a 6’6 beast from Clayton Valley in Concord. He was a major part in the Ugly Eagles success, averaging 12.5 PPG and leading them to the CIF Division 1 NorCal Round Two. Zion can constantly get on that rim and is a pure athlete, with his heart and hustle he’ll continue to be a star standout in this Class of 2027. With his first Division 1 offer from the University of San Francisco, he’ll continue to keep working and put on a show this summer with Team Lillard.
Jaylen Smith – 2027 – Amador Valley
Templeton Fountaine – 2027 – Vanden.
Zion Grissom – 2027 – Clayton Valley
Elijah Stanley – 2027 – Amador Valley
Cameron Anderson – 2026 – Amador Valley
Heath French – 2027 – Veritas
Teniola Bamisebi – 2027 – Valley Christian
Emmanuel Ahamedfule – 2027 – Riordan
Cole White – 2027 – Riordan
Gavin McMillan – 2027 – Monte Vista
16U
Brendan Williams C/O 2028 | Moreau Catholic
Brendan Williams is a 6’10 Center coming from Moreau Catholic is returning with Team Lillard and was a part of the 16u squad that won the 3SSB Championship. Although falling short in the NCS Open Division, he was a key part to the Mariners success and picked up his first and second D1 offer from Pepperdine University and the University of San Francisco. This upcoming junior will continue to keep his head above the rim so watch out, cause he’ll continue to make waves this summer with Team Lillard.
D’Ari Bruce C/O 2029 | Oakland High
Coming out of Oakland High, D’Ari Bruce is the truth. Not only did he pick up his first Division 1 offer from the University of San Francisco, but he also became the first-ever freshman to be named the Oakland Athletic League (OAL), MVP averaging 14.7 PPG and close to 8 RPG. D’Ari is a very efficient scorer who can get a bucket at will so watch out for him this summer with Team Lillard.
Parks Weaver C/O 2028 | Folsom High
Parks Weaver is a walking bucket, bringing the Folsom Bulldogs to the CIF Division 1 State Final. This upcoming junior was named the Sac-Joaquin Section (SJS) Sophomore of the Year, averaging 14.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.5 steals. Parks currently has seven Division 1 offers and is looking to provide a major impact to any college program, but for now, he’ll be balling out with Team Lillard over the summer.
Brendan Williams – 2028 – Moreau Catholic
Amare Chandler – 2028 – Livermore
Parks Weaver – 2028 – Folsom
D’Ari Bruce – 2029 – Oakland High
Kenyan Moulla – 2029 – Del Oro
Maison Phillips – 2028 – Jesuit
Alonzo Walker – 2028 – Dougherty Valley
Juelz Richo – 2028 – Salesian
Noah Kirsch – 2028 – St Ignatius
15U
Marcus Harris C/O 2029 | Natomas High
Marcus Harris is one of the most underrated freshmen in the Class of 2029 coming out of Natomas High School in Sacramento. As a freshman, he was the leading rebounder for his school, averaging just a little over 6 rebounds per game and provided constant impact every time he stepped on the court, getting Natomas to the CIF Division 3 NorCal Regional Semi-Finals. He’ll be a force to be reckoned with this summer for Team Lillard so make sure to remember his name.
CJ Ani C/O 2029 | Archbishop Riordan
CJ Ani is a 6’3 sniper coming out of the 510 and can ball out at any given moment. As a freshman, he was a key part to Riordan’s CIF Open Division run, just falling short at the NorCal Regional Finals. This talented freshman has been trusting the process and will dominate at the next level so make sure to look out for him this summer with Team Lillard.
CJ Ani – 2029 – Riordan
Ryan Ferraioiu – 2029 – Monte Vista
Marcus Miller – 2029 – West Park
Marcus Harris -2029 – Natomas
William Farrington – 2029 – Campolindo
Julian Zaragoza – 2029 – Davis
Isaiah Dotson – 2029 Moreau Catholic
Davion Berry – 2029 – San Leandro
Jaden Hector – 2029 – Sacred Heart Cathedral
