McNair High in Stockton had an impressive 22-6 record, while advancing to the second round of the playoffs last season. A big reason for the success was 2013 point guard Eric Duncan. At 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, he averaged 16.2 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.
With his build and size, Duncan's teammates often call him Pitbull. For the Eagles to make another run in the Tri-City League, they will need to let loose this Pitbull. Duncan used to play football as a freshman when he was at Cesar Chavez High in Stockton.
When his father resigned as the football coach, he decided to transfer to McNair. As a freshman starter at Cesar Chavez, Duncan averaged 13.3 point and had a 37 point effort against West High of Tracy. In addition, he gave up football when he became an Eagle.
Duncan models his game after Illinois alum Deron Williams because he can score and pass the ball effectively. He considers himself to be a power play because of his size and strength. He likes to use his jab and step back move to get defenders off balance.
Duncan has been playing basketball for nine years and has been a varsity starter since his freshman year. During the summer, he works on his quickness and jumping. In addition, he plays for his Play Hard Play Smart Black club in the various summer tournaments.
PHPS Coach Shawn Osborne says, "Eric is very strong and plays low to the ground. This allows him to be successful at both ends. I would consider his commitment to the weight room as one of his core strengths and desire to create contact. On the court, he plays with a lot of passion and flare. He is very vocal and respects his coaches. If you are watching a game, you cannot help but notice him as he sticks out with his ability to do almost everything above average. He is a pleasure to be around and he could play for me anytime based on his work ethic and personality alone."
Duncan wants to play in a college program that fits his style of play, which is fast pace. He has a 3.2 GPA as his favorite subject is English and wants to major in Sports Management in college. Army, Boise State, Cal Maritime, Chico State, Fresno State, Oregon State, Pacific, Sacramento State, Santa Clara, St. Mary's, San Francisco, UC Irvine, and Washington State have shown interest.
Coach Osborne says, "Eric brings a lot to the table in terms of assists, steals, rebounds, and points that is combined with a great attitude. He will be playing somewhere after high school and make some coach very happy. His attitude and commitment to conditioning, as well as his desire to be the absolute best should be noted. Eric will be a four year varsity starter when it is all said and done and as a sophomore was a top 25 scorer in the section on a winning team."
Duncan's goal is to go to Arco next year average and average 20 points and 8 assists per game. He wants to win MVP of his area and league. Watch for this Pitbull to be let loose in Stockton in the upcoming season.
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