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Crush in the Valley

By: CJ Sells
Bruce Branch III with the put back dunk for Prolific Prep

Bruce Branch III with the put back dunk for Prolific Prep

Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase 

The 10th annual Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase returns to Napa, CA at Napa Valley College on January 23-25, 2026.  The Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase is presented by Napa Valley College Athletics and is co-hosted by Salesian College Preparatory HS and NextMax Inc. and will once again be the premier High School basketball event in Northern California.

This star-studded event will feature future NBA players and some of the best teams and players from around the country and some of the best boys High School programs in Northern California.

The event will include 2 Top 10 ranked teams in the country (Prolific Prep #2) and Southeastern Prep (#7), as well as 10 top 15 Nationally ranked players at one event.  This is a must-see event for NorCal high school basketball fans to watch this type of basketball talent in one setting.  

Please note this year’s event will be at Napa Valley College and serve as a homecoming for Prolific Prep who moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL this past off-season.

The Crush in the Valley Basketball Showcase will feature 18 games in 3 days featuring Salesian College Preparatory HS, Archbishop Riordan HS, Modesto Christian HS, St. Joseph HS Santa Maria, St. John Bosco HS, Clovis North HS, Moreau Catholic, Vanden HS, St. Mary’s Berkeley HS, Brave Christian School, Fremont HS of Oakland, and Fortune Early College.

Notable Nationally Ranked Players:

Class of 2026:

Caleb Holt (Prolific Prep) - #5

Bruce Branch (Prolific Prep) - #6

Christian Collins (St. John Bosco) - #8

Toni Bryant (SEPA) - #14

Jaxon Richardson (SEPA) - #15

Davion Adkins (Prolific Prep) - #56 Kansas Commit

Julius Price (St. Joseph's Santa Maria) - #86

Class of 2027:

CJ Rosser (SEPA) - #1

Obinna Ekezie (SEPA) - #2

Beckham Black (SEPA) - #3

Rudy Anderson (Prolific Prep) - #8

Brandon Mason Jr (Albuquerque Prep) - #87

Class of 2028:

Jayden Robinson - #25

Class of 2029:

Drayden McDaniel (Prolific Prep) - #1


 

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