Last week we revamped our class of 2022 rankings with input from our staff members in the SoCal region. What came of those discussions was the most comprehensive and unbiased rankings in the Southern California area for rising juniors. This piece takes a look at lesser known prospects - outside the Top 75 - who could be value-add pieces to a college program come two seasons from now.
Nico PeerenboomNicoPeerenboom6'4" | SGDel Norte | 2022State, Del Norte - Peerenboom adds value with his shooting ability at 6-feet-4. Our 76th ranked rising junior moves well without the ball, has fundamental shooting mechanics and good balance through his release. Peerenboom has some work to do defensively and with his ball skills, but he’s with the right club program to make that happen in Gamepoint.
Khamani NelsonKhamaniNelson6'6" | PFGardena Serra | 2022State, Gardena Serra - Nelson is a rangy 6-foot-6 forward who is currently in that development holding pattern between the power and small forward positions. Our No. 85 prospect has been working diligently on his ball skills and extending his shooting range, and if hard work is to be rewarded, Nelson should be on track for a strong junior season.
Nico PonceNicoPonce5'8" | SGAlemany | 2022State, Alemany - Ponce
Last week we revamped our class of 2022 rankings with input from our staff members in the SoCal region. What came of those discussions was the most comprehensive and unbiased rankings in the Southern California area for rising juniors. This piece takes a look at lesser known prospects - outside the Top 75 - who could be value-add pieces to a college program come two seasons from now.
Nico PeerenboomNicoPeerenboom6'4" | SGDel Norte | 2022State, Del Norte - Peerenboom adds value with his shooting ability at 6-feet-4. Our 76th ranked rising junior moves well without the ball, has fundamental shooting mechanics and good balance through his release. Peerenboom has some work to do defensively and with his ball skills, but he’s with the right club program to make that happen in Gamepoint.
Khamani NelsonKhamaniNelson6'6" | PFGardena Serra | 2022State, Gardena Serra - Nelson is a rangy 6-foot-6 forward who is currently in that development holding pattern between the power and small forward positions. Our No. 85 prospect has been working diligently on his ball skills and extending his shooting range, and if hard work is to be rewarded, Nelson should be on track for a strong junior season.
Nico PonceNicoPonce5'8" | SGAlemany | 2022State, Alemany - Ponce is one of the more consistent three-point shooters in all of Southern California. The 5-foot-8 guard has deep range from multiple spots of the floor and a quick release to go along with that. With
Brandon WhitneyBrandonWhitney6'0" | PGAlemany | 2020State#415Nation graduating and heading off to Montana, we could see our 87th ranked prospect slide over and play some point guard.
TJ TittelfitzTJTittelfitz6'6" | PFOrange Lutheran | 2022State, Orange Lutheran - Tittelfitz is an interesting prospect due to his size, strength and shooting ability from three-point range. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound forward has the physicality and broad shoulders to compete inside and on the glass defensively, while also exposing those mismatches on the offensive end as a consistent face-up shooting threat. Tittelfitz checks in at No. 88.
Riyaan JiwaniRiyaanJiwani6'0" | SGPacifica Christian OC | 2022State, Pacifica Christian/OC - The 6-foot shooting guard finished second on the Tritons with 56 three-pointers made and hit at a 36 percent clip. Our 106th ranked prospect moves well without the ball, sprints to his spots in transition and gets his shot off without needing much time or space to do so.
