July 7, 2011
Day 1 of the NorCal Community College Showcase at Skyline College in San Bruno was also the first day that NCAA Division I coaches were allowed to evaluate prospects in a tournament environment in the July evaluation period. As a result, over 30 Division I and II college coaches were on hand to watch 18 Northern California junior college programs compete. The Norcal JUCO pipeline to the four year programs looks to be quite solid still as here were some of the standout players to watch in the next few years.
Erik Fearn, 6-foot-8, Post, Alameda JC, Gaffey HS (South Carolina), 2012: A very lean and athletic post player. Probably will be a power forward as he is quick and has a good mid-range jumper. Has a good wingspan and can play on the ball defense. Fearn may need to bulk up to be more effective in rebounding. Cal, Pepperdine, Utah State, and Washington State have shown interest.
Denzel Copeland, 5-foot-10, PG, De Anza JC, Santa Teresa HS, 2013: Copeland was an impact player for his Santa Teresa team this past season. He was set to go play for Bethany University in Scotts Valley before the university dissolved. He joined De Anza just last month and looks poised to be the starting point guard. Copeland is a pass first point guard with good ball handling and decision making. He is likely moving on after one year at De Anza.
Harold Perry, 6-foot-6, Wing, Alameda JC, Pinole HS, 2012: Perry was an all conference player this past season. He can score from either the perimeter or in the lane. Alameda Coach Myron Jordan believes Perry will definitely be a low DI prospect. Buffalo, CSU Bakersfield, San Jose State, and University of Alabama Birmingham have been in contact.
Eric Brown, 6-foot-7, F, Los Medanos JC, Las Lomas HS, 2012: For a bigger player, Brown has good ball handling skills. He is active, hustles, and can rebound. He sat out last year which may make him a sleeper this year. But he is at least a Division II prospect.
Ivan Dorsey, 6-foot-0, SG, San Francisco JC, Riordan HS, 2012: Dorsey is a bit undersize as a shooting guard but he really can shoot from the perimeter. Texas Southern is in contact with Dorsey.
Sean Harris, 6-foot-8, Wing, Yuba City JC, Rocklin HS, 2012: Harris had an offer from Bradley University two years ago in his first year at Yuba City. Harris then went on his Mormon mission and when he returned this past year, Jim Les was let go from Bradley. Harris returns for his second year at Yuba City where he can shoot, rebound, and plays tough. Les is now at UC Davis and is still interested in Harris. But Harris may be leaning towards BYU and the state of Utah in general as he is a devout Mormon according to Yuba City Coach Doug Cornelius.
Demetrius Bishop, 6-foot-4, Wing, Alameda JC, Stagg HS, 2013: An athletic slasher who is not afraid of contact. Not surprisingly, Bishop may be a better football player as he is a talented wide receiver. Bishop has been getting looks from Fresno State, Georgia State, and North Carolina.
Markese Fields, 6-foot-5, Wing, Chabot JC, Mid Peninsula HS, 2012: Fields is an all around athlete who can dribble and score in a variety of ways. His defense is strong as he is long. He probably will go the Division II or NAIA route as his Division I eligibility period has lapsed.
Raysean Hairston, 6-foot-5, F, San Francisco JC, EE Smith HS (North Carolina), 2012: Hairston has a good all around game. Has a solid perimeter game. Hairston is likely a Division II prospect.
Jameal York, 6-foot-0, PG, Chabot JC, Edison HS (Fresno), 2012: York was the player of the year in the Fresno area during his senior year. He distributes the ball well, can create his own shot, and defends on the ball well. According to Chabot Coach Dennis Aye, York is an unknown prospect who will get on the radar of many four year college coaches soon.
Spencer Butterfield, 6-foot-3, Wing, Yuba City JC, Del Oro HS, 2012: Butterfield is a legit Division I prospect. Coming out of high school, Butterfield had offers from Gardner Webb and Montana. He went the JUCO route to get a few higher profile looks. Butterfield was all conference first team last season.
Tashawn Mabry, 6-foot-7, PF, Modesto JC, Rocky Mount HS (North Carolina), 2012: Mabry actually played for Rhode Island last year before going the JUCO route. He tore his Achilles and is still rehabbing. According to Modesto Coach Paul Brogan, Mabry will be one of the more highly sought prospects this upcoming year.
Myron Respress, 6-foot-8, PF, San Francisco JC, Niagara Falls HS (New York), 2012: Respress plays well with his back to the basket. He is a physical post player. Texas Southern is in contact with Respress.
Kris Gallop, 6-foot-11, C, Los Medanos JC, Antioch HS, 2012: A good defensive foundation to build around. Active shot blocker and active rebounder. He is a bit raw with his offensive moves and arsenal. But Gallop had a few emphatic dunks. Eastern Washington is in contact with Gallop.
Tony Gill, 6-foot-9, PF, Cosumnes River JC, Oakmont HS, 2012: Gill plays in the Ryan Anderson mode of being a power forward that can play both face to the basket and back to the basket. He averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds last season. He is getting Division I looks from CSU Fullerton, Loyola Marymount, Portland State, San Jose State, and UC Davis as he is academically qualified with a 3.80 GPA.
Ryan Salmonson, 6-foot-10, C, Cosumnes River JC, Colfax HS, 2012: Versatile center who has a very comfortable face to the basket game. Has good potential and just needs some polish on his game. Coppin State, Portland State, and University of San Francisco have interest.
Caleb Bonds, 6-foot-8, PF, Solano JC, Liberty HS, 2013: Bonds is still raw but has a high ceiling. Has good hands and plays well with his back to the basket. He defends well.
Jamie Ball, 6-foot-5, Wing, Sierra JC, San Juan HS, 2012:
Julian Ball, 6-foot-4, G, Sierra JC, San Juan HS, 2012:
Twin Ball brothers are both solid prospects. Jamie can score by posting up, perimeter shooting, or taking the ball to the rim. Julian is a slasher with good ball handling. He is a good on the ball defender.
Julius Brazzel, 6-foot-7, PF, Modesto JC, Modesto HS, 2012: Brazzel is a very nimble but strong big man. Uses his dribble well and can pull up with the mid-range. Yet, he is not shy about playing inside. According to Modesto Coach Paul Brogan, several Big West and WAC schools have expressed interest.
Don Washington, 6-foot-7, PF, De Anza JC, Aragon HS, 2012: Physical interior player but also shows good quickness. He plays center for his undersized De Anza team but will probably be a forward after JUCO. Portland State is in contact with Washington.
James Tillman, 6-foot-6, Wing, Cosumnes River JC, Pioneer HS, 2012: Athletic wing who can take the ball to the basket, defends well, and rebounds well. Tillman needs to extend his perimeter game. According to Cosumnes River Coach James Giacomazzi, Tillman has a big upside and is at least a low Division I prospect.
Trevon Abraham, 5-foot-9, PG, Yuba City JC, Sacarmento HS, 2012: Abraham was at Rice last year before making the move back west. Abraham is still athletic and can push the tempo in Yuba City's system. According to Yuba City Coach Doug Cornelius, Abraham wants to play on the west coast such as the Pac-12 conference.
Markus Moore, 6-foot-3, F, Sierra JC, Brookside Christian HS, 2012: Moore is a shorter forward but is close to 240 pounds. Moore plays bigger than his height with his rebounding and physical nature. Yet, he has a solid perimeter game. If Moore's ball handling and quickness can be improved a notch or two, then he can really turn some heads on the next level.
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