September 19, 2011
The inaugural two day West Coast Exposure Basketball Camp presented by Muscle Milk and C9 by Champion in Walnut Creek provided mutual exposure for Division III/NAIA schools and Northern California basketball talent. Run by Oakland based Ant's Mind and Body, coaches from the east included Colby College (Maine), Oberlin College (Ohio), Salisbury School (prep school that former St. Mary's Berkeley Glenn Baral attends in Connecticut) Skidmore University (New York), Tufts University (Massachusetts), Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri), and Wesleyan University (Connecticut) while California Maritime (Vallejo), Pacific Lutheran (Tacoma, Washington), Pomona Pitzer (Claremont), and UC Santa Cruz represented west coast schools.
Twelve college level men's coaches instructed the 140 high school boys and seven college women coaches attended to the 75 girls in separate gym locations. The prospects were given hands on coaching, personal evaluations, and exposure from actual college coaches, many of whom have had Division I coaching experience. A question and answer session addressed the application process, academic rigor, and college lifestyle.
The overwhelming majority of recruits do not end up playing Division I and they are allowed five official visits to Division I colleges, but must pay their own expenses to visit lower division schools. Hence, the camp served to help bridge the information gap.
Here are the camp participants who caught our eye on Sunday:
Isaiah Boone 6-foot-3 PG Lick Wilmerding 2012: Boone has been a varsity player since his sophomore year. He is a quick player who moves well on his feet on defense. Boone has a good frame for a guard. The city of San Francisco has been headlined by Sacred Heart Cathedral, St. Ignatius, and University in recent years. But Boone leads a Lick team that can make some noise and challenge University in their division this year.
Jeffrey Parker 6-foot-6 F Salesian 2012: Parker has been overshadowed his Salesian team. But he is a long and versatile player who has a good outside shot and post move. Parker plays physical and could easily be the featured player on lesser teams.
Jamir Andrews 6-foot-2 SG Dublin 2013: Andrews has been on varsity since his freshman season. He possesses a good pull up jumper and is big for a guard who can post up smaller players. His Dublin team also has JoJo McGlaston and Eric Nielsen to make a formidable team.
Tavita Jimenez 6-foot-3 SG Serra 2012: Jimenez is going into his second year on varsity. Jimenez displayed good passing, solid on ball defender, and a mid range shot. He will help fill the void left by Connor Mcgrath for the Padres.
Adam Wuebbens 6-foot-3 SG Piedmont 2013: Wuebbens has a good perimeter shot and sees the court well. Has a good frame for a guard. He will be going into his second year as a starter.
Deryck Ylanan 6-foot-2 W Moreau Catholic 2012: All round complete player. Ylanan is able to do a little bit of everything and is strong enough to guard bigger players and quick enough to guard smaller ones.
Noah Labonte 6-foot-5 F Deer Valley 2012: Labonte showed good hustle and physical play. He will have to provide some interior play for Deer Valley as Andre Mcphail has gone on to prep school.
Alec Fetzer 6-foot-3 G St. Helena 2012: Good shooter who can create and sees the court well. Fetzer will be going into his third year on varsity.
Dylan James-Kavanaugh 6-foot-4 SG Piedmont 2013: One of the better, accurate perimeter shooters in the area. Good wingspan for a guard. Played for Norcal Supreme under noted shooting instructor Glen Graham.
John and Michael Daily 6-foot-1 G College Park 2012: The Daily twins do a little of everything in terms of passing, shooting, and defense. They are the type of players that play physical and relentless. You love to have them on your team but hate to have to play against them as they are not afraid "to get into your grill."
Grant Vermeer 6-foot-2 SG Bellarmine 2013: Vermeer is a solid perimeter shooter who can pass. Plays tight on the ball defense. Bellarmine returns a more seasoned team that may surprise some in the WCAL.
Jonny Crosthwaite 6-foot-5 SF and Connor Jean 6-foot-0 G Northgate 2012: Northgate looks to be a solid team in the upcoming season. Crosthwaite is a versatile defender who can guard any player on the floor with his size and quickness. He plays smart. Jean is an accurate shooter and can direct floor traffic well.
Clinton Noble Jr. 6-foot-5 PF Castro Valley: Raw basketball skills but physically developed. Even without polished offensive skills, he can contribute with his body in terms of rebounding, screens, and defense.
Alek Carlson 6-foot-5 SF Turlock 2012: Carlson is a complete player at the small forward spot. Has a good size and frame to play inside and rebound but also has a good perimeter game to create matchup problems.
Tyronne Gaines 6-foot-0 SG Fremont Oakland 2014: Mcclymonds is probably the OAL favorite going into this season. But Gaines is a scorer who should average double digits as he has a high, accurate release on his perimeter shot and is fearless in going to the basket. His Fremont Oakland team is young and probably will not make much noise this year. But the 2013 and 2014 teams could be pile driver loud.
Owen Putz 6-foot-10 C Half Moon Bay 2013: Putz has good fundamentals for a big man. He rebounds well, keeps the ball high, and makes good outlet passes. He runs the floor reasonably well but could add some more bulk before heading to college.
Ryan Diew 6-foot-1 G Head Royce 2013: In the one on one competition, Diew was nearly unstoppable in his perimeter shooting and dribble drive to the basket. Diew is a sleeper in the upcoming season as he will be going into his first year on varsity and also since he is playing in a lower division for Head Royce. But he has the tools to average 20 plus.
Richard Harris 6-foot-6 PF Menlo: Probably the most active player at the camp and translates into a productive player in terms of points, rebounds, and defense. His motor was nonstop.
Jamaree Strickland 6-foot-8 Post McClymonds 2012: Was in attendance on Saturday to look into prep school options.
McKenzie Moore 6-foot-5 SG College Park 2011: Moore is headed to City College of San Francisco.
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