Renaldo Woolridge 6’7” Jr. Harvard-Westlake (North Hollywood CA)
Woolridge continues to improve his basketball IQ and over-all skill set, but has really worked hard on his defense here which bodes well for his future as he projects to be an athletic wing forward with size at the next level.
DeMar DeRozan 6’6” Jr. Compton (Compton CA)
After his Compton team was eliminated last Saturday night, DeRozan wasted little time transitioning to spring ball as he made a surprise visit to the FPSL to team with Gillenwater, Woolridge and Julyan Stone on a Belmont Shore squad that showed it may be a force to be reckoned with this spring and summer.
Julyan Stone 6’6” Sr. Dos Pueblos (Santa Barbara CA)
One of top unsigned seniors still on the board, Stone is a Brian Shaw-type point guard with the size and versatility to play all three perimeter positions.
Jordan Block 6’2” Sr. Claremont (Claremont CA)
Soft outside touch with an uncanny knack to score is a combination that makes Block a dangerous scorer.
Avner Alkhas 6’3” Sr. Northwood (Irvine CA)
Outstanding three-point shooter has a great basketball IQ and an impressive 4.0-plus GPA in the classroom.
Chris Jones 6’3” Jr. Newark Memorial (Newark CA)
Athletic combo-guard is a great “on-ball” defender and a solid ballhandler and passer.
Greg Grimm 6’4” Sr. Rancho Buena Vista (Vista CA)
Tremendous perimeter shooter has Reggie Miller-type range. Yes……I’m serious!
Joe Burton 6’8” So. West Valley (Hemet CA)
Wide-body has nice touch inside the paint and moves well for size.
Julius Von Hanzlik 6’4” Jr. Beverly Hills (Beverly Hills CA)
Sharp-shooting wing has tremendous range on jump shot and is a real sleeper in the Class of 2008.
Craig Payne 6’4” So. Etiwanda (Etiwanda CA)
Strong and physical wing forward is a very underrated outside shooter.
Daniel Trammel 6’1” Jr. El Camino (Oceanside CA)
Athletic combo-guard plays excellent defense and has nice ability to beat defenders off the dribble.
James Dean 6’3” Jr. Centennial (Las Vegas NV)
Las Vegas native is a gym rat with a nice perimeter stroke. Excellent student.
Chris Harriel 6’4” So. San Jacinto (San Jacinto CA)
Athletic wing runs floor well and can finish above the rim.
Zareh Zagaryan 6’7” Sr. Hoover (Glendale CA)
Versatile combo-forward has impressive perimeter skills and potential to be a “point” forward.
Flynn Clayman 6’9” Sr. Venice (Los Angeles CA)
Skilled forward had 70 points, 30 rebounds and 11 blocks in his two games last Sunday.
Jacques Streeter 6’0” Sr. Fremont (Los Angeles CA)
Very quick guard has ability to put points on the board.
Kevin Ryan 6’7” Jr. El Segundo (El Segundo CA)
Rugged power-forward has nice post moves as well as ability to face-up and knock down mid-range jump shots.
Justin Hawkins 6’2” So. Taft (Woodland Hills CA)
Cerebral combo-guard has a knack of making plays on both ends of the floor.
Quamaine Crymes 6’4” Jr. Joel John (Los Angeles CA)
Strong and athletic wing forward can score.
Darius Morris 6’1” So. Windward (Los Angeles CA)
Crafty lead guard has great upside.
Jordan Higginbotham 6’4” Jr. Westchester (Los Angeles CA)
Lancaster-area native is an effective slashing scorer who has recently transferred to Westchester. Great kid!
Trevor Hopkins 5’11” Jr. San Marcos (Santa Barbara CA)
Scrappy playmaker has a rock-solid handle and ability to knock down jump shots off the dribble.
Breen Weeks 6’3” Jr. Cathedral City (San Diego CA)
Aggressive combo-guard has substantial offensive talent and the mind-set necessary to compete against top players.
Charles Odum 6’1” Jr. St. John Bosco (Bellflower CA)
Ultra-athletic jumping jack can score in transition.
Jame Fearon 6’4” Jr. Santa Monica (Santa Monica CA)
Nice looking wing player has an improved outside shot and is a very good defender.
Justin Cobbs 6’1” So. Bishop Montgomery (Torrance CA)
Savvy and strong point has nice playmaking ability.
Matt Goode 6’10” So. Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville NJ)
Huntington Beach native is a very improved center with nice potential.
Durrell Norman 6’4” Sr. Serrano (Phelan CA)
Athletic slashing scorer is an excellent defender.
Howard Douglas 6’4” Sr. St. Anthony (Long Beach CA)
Crafty wing is active defensively and can score in traffic.
La’von Myers 5’11” Jr. Jordan (Los Angeles CA)
Smart point has dangerous three-point stroke.
Daryl Glover 5’10” Jr. Morningside (Inglewood CA)
Quick point has nice scoring skills.
Cezar Guerrero 5’11” 8th Huntington Park CA
Amazing 8th PG has terrific ability to beat defenders off the dribble. Cezar had a 30 point-plus game in this league playing against high school competition and looks to be an impact 2011 freshman next season.
** We will focus on several other players that performed well at the FPSL in Part II.
