Collegiate Radar: San Ramon Valley
The 2015 State Champion San Ramon Valley Wolves currently have the most talent within the program since they hoisted the trophy at the University of California at Berkeley. With alot of high academic and skilled kids on the roster, the…
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Continue ReadingThe 2015 State Champion San Ramon Valley Wolves currently have the most talent within the program since they hoisted the trophy at the University of California at Berkeley. With alot of high academic and skilled kids on the roster, the wolves currently have a loaded sophomore class (2021) and a solid junior class (2020) as well. From three point bombers to impressive passers and everything in between, the Wolves look to make some noise in the East Bay Athletic League (EBAL). The JV roster looks to build on it’s success at the freshman level by ending the season at the top. The varsity program looks to compete against the top teams in the EBAL in Dublin High and De La Salle.
*This player list includes players that have the potential to play collegiate hoops which includes NCAA Divisions 1, 2, and 3 as well as the NAIA and Junior College levels. As of the date of this article, here are the players I have seen that currently display the most collegiate potential.
- Duke Beardslee (2022) 5’9 Guard, JV
The only freshman on this years Jv team, Duke’s best attribute is his ability to finish with a wide variety of layups in traffic. At the JV level, he can really score in bunches as an energizer off of the bench. Duke has the rare ability to move on to the next play regardless of what has occurred prior. He is skilled at attacking the basket off of the dribble where he can draw contact to get to the charity stripe. A very functional athlete who defends well on the ball and loves getting steals and deflections.
- Stewart Dettlinger (2020) 6’8 Center, Varsity
This tank of a post player is difficult to contain due to his sheer size. He takes up alot of space when getting post position and erases defenders with his screen setting. He’s a hard worker who can be vocal as well. Stewart is a solid finisher in the paint and this should improve in the next couple of seasons as he has an
- Kyle Doherty (2021) 5’9 Guard, JV
One of the most naturally gifted players in the program, Kyle has truly special passing vision with the rare ability to throw his teammates into open space to be successful. This is especially true in the pick and roll where he can manipulate a defense at will. His court awareness is augmented by an excellent change of speed off of the dribble. When teams take away his passing options, he is comfortable finishing under contact as well as being a capable shooter. With lots of height still to be added to his frame, Kyle will continue to add to his strengths as a prospect for the next few years and is absolutely someone to keep on your radar going forward.
- Kyle Ecker (2021) 6’5 Center, JV
The varsity football player also has some strong skills on the hardwood. Kyle can finish inside with either hand with an array of post moves. He is very good at sealing for position anywhere on the floor and converts his free throws when teams try to hack him. He is an underrated passer who is comfortable kicking out to open cutters or shooters. He is tough and vocal as he sets the tone for his teams defense on the interior.
- Noah Garcia (2021) 6’0 Guard/Forward, JV
When he isn’t playing baseball, you can find the southpaw on the court acting as a point forward for his team. Able to lead the fast break and find open teammates, he uses his vision to also find open lanes to slash to the cup where he loves to absorb contact. At the JV level he can guard most positions and is growing as a jump shooter.
- Brett Hillyard (2021) 6’4 Forward, JV
The soft spoken stretch forward has a wingspan that goes forever. He provides a nice mix of rim protection and three point shooting. Able to run the floor consistently, he is happy to fit into whatever role the team needs. As he continues to get taller, he has the potential to be a solid three point shooting prospect at the power forward position.
- Tyler Isaak (2021) 6’0 Guard, JV
An excellent sniper from the perimeter, Tyler can really shoot the three ball. He is comfortable running off of screens where he reads the defense well enough to move to open space. When the game is on the line, his confidence is at it’s highest as this gym rat never has a doubt that his next shot is going in. He has improved as a ball handler in pick and roll situations which allows him to showcase his high I.Q. as a playmaker for others. He is a very tough kid with a strong competitive fire.
- Micheal Setiawan (2021) 6’1 Guard, JV
Plain and simple Micheal can score the rock pretty well. He is long guard who uses his length to shoot over defenders. He is solid from three and deadly from midrange with some of the better shooting mechanics you’ll see in the program. He is a very competitive kid and gym rat who is much improved when it comes to his defense on and off of the ball.
- Micheal Santich (2020), 5’10 Guard, Varsity
Micheal’s arm is a literal weapon as his shooting ability can set the nets on fire. His shooting stoke is quick and fluid with range beyond the basic high school line. Underrated off of the dribble, his shooting prowess creates the space he needs to penetrate the defense where he can find the open teammate.
- Sebastian Scott (2020) 6’2 Guard, Varsity
You’ll be hard pressed to find a kid with a bigger desire to win and compete than Sebastian. The physical enforcer for the wolves is energetic on the defensive end where his length and motor can positively impact the game. Offensively he is an aggressive slasher who loves to draw contact off the bounce.
- Sam Warren (2021) 6’2 Guard, Varsity
This point guard plays such confidence in his abilities. Able to see over defenses with his height, Sam can make plays for others at will as he steps by smaller matchups to get into the paint. When he isn’t driving and dishing, Warren can stretch the defense from deep. Sam has the potential to be one of the best guards in the program since the 2015 state championship graduated several strong perimeter players.
- Nick Yu (2021) 5’9 Guard, JV
Leadership is what defines this floor general. Put simply, he is the type of player that you want running your team. An extension of the coach on the floor, his vocal leadership keeps his teammates in position on both ends of the floor. He has a strong mind for the game as he constantly calls out the opposing teams set plays as well as the strengths of individual matchups to better defend them. His ability to draw charges is an example of his toughness as well as his ability to pressure the ball in the backcourt or front the post if he gets stuck on a switch. On the offensive end, his biggest strength is driving and kicking to open teammates. He is strong in pick and roll play where he can manipulate the space around him to make his teammates better. Nick loves watching his teammates succeed and leads by example as well as vocally.