An All-CIF Northern California boys basketball team, showcasing the top talents from the CIF Central, Central Coast, San Francisco, Oakland, North Coast, Sac-Joaquin, and Northern sections for the 2024-25 season has been assembled.
This selection includes accolades for Player, Defensive Player, Offensive Player, Breakout Performer, Newcomer, Freshman, and Coach of the Year.
The distinction of last year’s 2024 Player of the Year went to Tounde Yessoufou from St. Joseph of Santa Maria.
The following roster reflects the crème de la crème of NorCal basketball talent, evaluating their contributions to their teams, overall performance, engagement, group achievements, and the intensity of competition.
The All-CIF NorCal team showcases seven annual awards, along with a 1st Team (15 members) and a 2nd Team (35 members).
2025 All-CIF Norcal Boys Basketball Awards
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tounde Yessoufou, St. Joseph, Sr
The 6-foot-6, 220-pound senior forward made a significant impact during his four-year tenure at the private school in Santa Maria. Originally from Benin, Yessoufou transitioned from a greater affinity for soccer to becoming California’s all-time leading scorer with a staggering 3,659 points, surpassing the previous record set by DeMarcus Nelson (3,462), as reported by Cal-Hi Sports.
The Baylor signee and McDonald’s All-American rounded off an incredibly steady career with averages of 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.4 steals per game, closely aligning with his career averages of 28.8, 10.3, and 3.0. He shot 56%, slightly below his career shooting percentage of 57%.
Crucially, he led his squad to yet another stellar season, finishing 31-2 this year, alongside records of 27-4 as a freshman, 28-7 as a sophomore, and 31-4 as a junior. Over his remarkable career, his team tallied 117 wins against just 17 losses. The Knights finished fourth in the final High School On SI California rankings after a narrow 66-64 loss to Notre Dame-Sherman Oaks in the regional semifinals, with Yessoufou going out in style with a performance of 38 points and 10 rebounds.
Displaying extraordinary class and elegance, Yessoufou celebrated breaking Nelson’s over-20-year-old record by sharing the moment with his teammates and articulating his feelings eloquently, especially for someone who arrived four years earlier with limited English skills.
“This is a team award,” he expressed with a thick, beautiful Benin accent. “When you play basketball, you don’t play by yourself. You play with five people, and today it felt like there were all 20 of us. I feel like that award I give to all of us because we shared some bad moments, we shared good moments, but at the end of the day we all battled together.”
“Yes, it’s my name on the record, but I feel like it’s for all of us.”
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jorell Clark (Palo Alto)
For a team accustomed to lower scoring games, the dynamic 6-1 guard astonishingly managed to rack up 25.0 points per game. With a unique ability to jump shoot over any defender, the senior guard completed 285 baskets in 601 attempts for the 25-6 Vikings.
Clark hit the 30-point mark on nine occasions and surpassed 40 points twice, concluding his career with a remarkable 39 points in a 70-65 defeat to King’s Academy during the Northern California Division 2 semifinals. A versatile scorer, he sank 44 three-pointers and frequently drew fouls while driving to the basket, converting 161 of 207 free throws for a solid 78 percent success rate.
Clark is the offspring of J.J. Clark, the Stanford track and field director.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jasir Rencher (Riordan)
This recognition may surprise some, given that Rencher also emerged as the leading scorer for his Northern California Open Division champion squad, averaging nearly 15 points per game. He consistently took on the challenge of guarding the opposing team’s top player and, in the state finals, that was Brayden Burries from Roosevelt. On this occasion, the Southern California Player of the Year was relentless, racking up 44 points in a decisive 80-60 victory.
However, there’s no doubt that the 6-6 Rencher, who is committed to Texas A&M and widely regarded as a potential NBA prospect, excels on the defensive front. Coach Joey Curtin noted that he successfully defended against players ranging from positions 1 to 5, and during the NorCal championship, he effectively limited the output of Oklahoma-bound 6-7 wing
Alec Blair finished with 6-of-16 shooting from the field during the NorCal finals.
Known primarily on social media for his spectacular high-flying dunks — he also established a West Catholic Athletic League record with nine three-pointers (33 pointers) during a win against Mitty — Rencher played a crucial role in a defense that permitted only 43 points per game leading up to the state finals. “The kid is a jewel,” Curtin remarked. “Amazingly versatile, could guard 1-5 and our leading scorer. Unique combination.”
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Conor Maguire (International of San Francisco)
Scoring 63 points in a game, regardless of the level, is bound to attract attention. And setting a North Coast Section record with 14 three-pointers was a notable accomplishment for Maguire, who achieved this during a 105-55 victory over Drew on Senior Night for International, a Bay Counties League K-12 school.
However, Maguire, also recognized as the BCL’s soccer Player of the Year in the fall, demonstrated that his performance was not a fluke. He proceeded to lead the Jaguars to a California (CIF) State Division 5 title by scoring 32 points in a 71-52 triumph over Diamond Ranch-Pomona at the Golden 1 Center, the home arena of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
A four-year starter, Maguire was already a familiar name in San Francisco’s small private league, but it wasn’t until he exploded for 63 points—a school record by more than 20 points—that his name gained wider recognition. He solidified that reputation with his playoff performance, where he didn’t make a single three-pointer. Instead, he drove to the basket and consistently converted free throws. He also contributed seven rebounds, five assists, and four steals.
“He’s the best leader I’ve ever coached,” said International coach Paul Cortes. “His pride and passion is unmatched. His ability to put the team on his back over and over again was uncanny. In big moments, Conor was always going to be at his best.”
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR: Semetri Carr, Redwood, Sr.
Though not new to the Marin County Athletic League, 6-1 point guard Semetri Carr made his mark in his first season with the Giants. This Cal-bound standout dominated the Northern California landscape by averaging over 20 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. His contributions helped propel the Giants (22-8) to an MCAL league title, the NCS Division 1 semifinals, and a berth in the Northern California Division 1 playoffs.
One of his most impressive outings came in the NCS D1 quarterfinal win against Acalanes, where Carr scored 21 points in the fourth quarter alone, finishing the game with 41 points and 10 rebounds.
FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Devaughn Dorrough, Monterey Trail
There was an abundance of impressive freshman talent in Northern California in 2025, but none stood out on both ends of the court quite like 6-7, 200-pound Devaughn Dorrough from Monterey Trail in Elk Grove.
The Sac-Joaquin Section star showcased remarkable consistency, scoring in double figures in 26 out of 30 games while maintaining an average of 16.1 points and shooting an impressive 61 percent (189 of 312) from the field, alongside 9.0 rebounds per game and 1.4 blocks.
COACH OF THE YEAR: Tim Kelly, Jesuit
This championship was deemed the greatest in the 63-year history of Jesuit of Carmichael, capped off by a brilliant 66-53 victory over Chatsworth in the California (CIF) Division 2 title match, held in front of a home crowd at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
After the game, Kelly remarked that it wasn’t just about coaching; it was about “executing a game plan is these guys’ superpower.”
He guided the Marauders to the program’s first state championship, which followed a heart-wrenching defeat in the SJS championship game at the buzzer.
ALL-CIF NORCAL 1ST TEAM
(Name, School, Year, College [if committed])
Alec Blair, De La Salle, Sr. (Oklahoma)
20.5 ppg, 8.8rpg, 4.9 apg; EBAL Player of the Year
ArDarius Grayson, Oakland Tech, Jr. (Weber State)
17.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 7.3 apg, 2.6 spg; OAL POY
Kellen Hampton, Moreau Catholic, Sr. (Pacific)
20.4 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 60% shooting; MVAL POY
Andrew Hilman, Riordan, Jr.
12.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 4.7 apg, All-WCAL
Demarco Hunter, Santa Cruz, Jr.
25.5 ppg, 10.7 rpg, SCCL POY
Luke Isaak, San Ramon Valley, Sr. (UC Irvine)
17.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, All-EBAL first team
Lucas Lau, University, Jr.
22.1 ppg, 6.2 apg, 64% on 2s, 35% on 3s, 79% on FTs
Mark Lavrenov, Rocklin, Sr. (Sacramento State)
23.4 ppg, 12.2 rpg, Sac Bee Player of the Year
Anthony Moore, Lincoln-Stockton, Sr. (Weber State)
17.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.9 apg; All-Tri-City Athletic League
Elias Obenyah, Salesian-Richmond, Jr.
15.5 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 2.1 spg; All-TCAL Rock
Carlton Perrilliat, Salesian-Richmond, Jr.
16.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.0 spg; All-TCAL Rock
Julius Price, St. Joseph, Jr.
18.4 ppg, 6.0 apg, 1.8 apg, 54% shooting
Asher Schroeder, Jesuit, Sr.
17.1 ppg, 7.6 rpg, Sac Bee Large School POY
Jalen Stokes, Dougherty Valley, Sr. (Davis)
21 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 1st team All-EBAL
Gavin Sykes, Modesto Christian, Sr. (Long Beach State)
22.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg, Tri-City Athletic League POY
ALL-CIF NORCAL 2ND TEAM
- Isaiah Ackerman, Aptos, Sr.
- Cameron Anderson, Dublin, Jr.
- David Balogun, De La Salle, Sr.
- Daniel Bibioff, Kerman, Sr.
- Warren Blut, Carmel, Sr.
- Scotty Brennan, Los Gatos, Sr.
- Romello Bruhn, Woodland Christian, Jr.
- Ryder Bush, Riordan, Sr.
- Will Corbett, Bellarmine, Jr.
- Nes Emeneke, Riordan, Sr.
- Dalen Felder, Bullard, Jr.
- Gabe Gutierrez, Bakersfield Christian, Sr.
- Grayson Jalal, Mitty, Sr.
- Jaiden Jones, Dublin, Jr.
- Loukas Jones, Clovis North, Sr.
- Myles Jones, Modesto Christian, Jr.
- Antonio Kellogg Jr., Ygnacio Valley, Sr.
- Karan Kolappa, King’s Academy, Sr.
- Tatum Kurpinsky, Cardinal Newman, Sr.
- Darrion Lilly, Weston Ranch, Sr.
- Donez, Lindsey, Lincoln-Stockton, Sr.
- Zion Moore, Alameda, Sr.
- Julius Olenrewaju, San Joaquin Memorial, Sr.
- Elijah Perryman, Clayton Valley Charter, Sr.
- Julius Price, St. Joseph, Jr.
- Chase Rawlins, Folsom, Sr.
- Aiden Rollins, Franklin, Jr.
- Conner Sheets, Buchanan, Sr.
- Connor Sheridan, Portola, Jr.
- DJ Stickman, Clovis West, Sr.
- Sommari Tanner, Lincoln-SF, Sr.
- Jaylen Valdez, Destiny Christian, Sr.,
- Andrew Vixon, Liberty, Sr.
- Dane Wallace, California, Sr.
- Raymond Whitley, St. Ignatius, Jr.
