Day 2 of the Bay Area Memorial Day Classic in Martinez saw a transition to bracket play when the real tournament begins and win or go home becomes the mantra. Several former NBA players were in attendance watching their sons play including Stanford head coach Johnnie Dawkins, Reggie Theus and Bobby Jackson. Here is a look at some of the top players from Sunday's action:
John Fenton 6-foot-8 Post Central Catholic (2013) Organized Chaos 17U: Fenton is a traditional back to the basket post player. He runs the floor well and uses his frame in the post. He has long arms as he blocked a few shots. Fenton has a 4.31 weighted GPA and has an offer from Holy Cross in addition to inquiries from Boise State, Cal Poly SLO, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and Yale.
Jonathan Boddie 6-foot-5 F Central Catholic (2014) Oakland Rebels Red: Central Catholic looks to have a formidable frontcourt next season with Boddie who is very athletic for an interior player to go along with Fenton. The sophomore made a few twisting layups and was active on defense in both rebounding and shot blocking. With defenses focusing on his teammate Fenton, Boddie should clean up on offensive rebounds and open looks.
Jeremy Dennis 6-foot-3 Wing St. Mary's Berkeley (2013) Bay Area Warriors 17: Dennis is versatile and athletic while still playing aggressive. He has enough ball handling to be a guard. He has a 3.4 GPA as he has interest from Cal Poly SLO, Cornell, St. Mary's, UC Irvine, and UC Riverside.
Zerrion Payton 6-foot-2 PG Modesto Christian (2013) Lunardi's: In an interesting matchup, Payton played against his Modesto Christian teammates' Modesto Basketball Club. He was a more physical player and made better passes than his high school teammates. He has a fairly ideal point guard body and his skills are slowly complementing his size to increase his recruiting stock.
Jacqui Biggins 6-foot-1 PG Serra (2013) Bay Area Warriors 17: A sturdy point guard who has a nice spin move, Biggins' lateral movement and size makes him a solid perimeter defender. He converted on a few three point attempts to keep defenses honest.
Matt Canalin 5-foot-7 PG Encinal (2015) Lakeshow 15 Black: Canalin started as an undersized freshman this past season and averaged 6 points per game. He is a pure point guard with good dribble drive. His size and numbers should grow as his high school years progress.
Joey Goodreault 6-foot-3 Wing Miramonte (2014) Oakland Rebels Red: The Miramonte wing hit a few three point shots, has a good frame to rebound, plays fundamental and can give steady production on both ends.
Kameron Johnson 6-foot-0 SG Granada (2015) Lakeshow 15 Black: Johnson is physical for his age. His offensive moves and techniques are advanced as well. Johnson was a starter as a freshman.
Lamond Murray Jr. 6-foot-6 F Bishop Montgomery (2013) Double Pump 2013 Elite: If the name sounds familiar, its because Murray is the son of Lamond Murray Sr., the former Cal Bear, who was in attendance. Jr. is a good leaper who attacks the basket and can finish well. He also hit a few perimeter shots with good form.
Daniel Solis 5-foot-10 PG Concord (2014) Lakeshow 16 Black: Solis sees the floor well and has good court vision. He was an all-league selection as a starter this past season.
Jalen Coates 5-foot-6 PG Burbank (2014) PHPS Elite: The current, lone 2014 prospect on the PHPS Elite team, Coates is a shifty and quick point guard. He is pass first and uses his ability to drive to create opportunities for teammates.
Buster Souza 6-foot-7 C Acalanes (2014) Lakeshow 16 Black: Souza plays strong and rebounds well. His post moves are refined for his grade.
Frankie Ferrari 5-foot-10 PG Burlingame (2014) Lunardi's: With a Steve Nash like game, the Burlingame point can casually pull up for an extended three or quickly step back for his jump shot. Defenses should crowd him and force him to pass off. He is crafty in setting up the offense.
Raymond Bowles 6-foot-4 SG Modesto Christian (2013) Lakeshow 17 Black: Bowles is a versatile scorer who should be the featured piece for his loaded high school team. His defense has improved with his length. He has an offer from UC Irvine and is being inquired by many programs in the Big West and WCC.
Leandro Amador 6-foot-6 C Modesto Christian (2015) Modesto Basketball Club: Long and athletic, Bowles runs the floor well and has some nice aggressive post moves. He struggled finishing on the break a few times but has the makings of a legit college prospect.
Jordan Roberson 6-foot-3 SG Cordova (2015) Sacramento Renegades: Roberson averaged close to 9 points as a freshman. But his strength is his perimeter shooting as he has a pure perimeter shot as he hits several three pointers in a span of minutes. He is very accurate if left unguarded.
Kendrick Jackson 6-foot-2 Wing Granite Bay (2015) Spirit Got Game Elite: The son of former Sacramento King Bobby Jackson plays deliberate and at his pace as he does not allow the defense to rush him. He has a nice pull up game including a key jumper in an overtime elimination game with the Bay Area Hoosiers. Jackson has the makings of a clutch player with these early indicators of his maturity and physical stature.
EJ Floreal 6-foot-4 Wing Palo Alto (2013) Lakeshow 17 Black: Floreal recently received his first basketball offer from CSU Bakersfield. His athleticism and quickness on the hardwood also translates onto the track field as he is a top 100m, 200m, and 4x100 relay sprinter in the state. His first love is basketball but he will also have several track and field offers as well to consider.
Keith and Keilan Benjamin 5-foot-10 G El Cerrito (2014) Lunardi's: These twins are skilled and play savvy. They have quickness, attack the basket well, and make good passes. With a loaded team at El Cerrito, the question is if they will get enough minutes to showcase their skill set.
Jonny Crosthwaite 6-foot-4 Wing Northgate (2012) Lakeshow Seniors: Crosthwaite has solid ball handling and is consistent from the perimeter. He is a versatile defender. He has an offer Division III Chatman in Southern California.
Cameron Oliver 6-foot-5 F Grant Union (2014) Spirit Got Game Elite: With an agile but strong body, Oliver displayed some nice post moves. He is an active jumper as he hit the boards hard. He was fouled frequently and displayed a nice free throw touch.
Mitchell Love 6-foot-3 G Burbank (2013) Sacramento Renegades: Love is headed for prep school in Las Vegas. He is a big guard who can handle pressure and has a good jump shot. He hit the game winner from the perimeter in the bracket elimination game.
Israel Hakim 6-foot-2 SG Palo Alto (2012) Lakeshow Seniors: CSU Monterey Bay and CSU Stanislaus are in contact with Hakim who rebounds well for a guard. He also uses his size and strength to post up smaller guards.
Antoine Porter 5-foot-9 PG Mission (2013) SF Rebels 17U: Porter is a shifty guard who uses spacing well and is apt at keeping his dribble alive. His decision making and passing are solid.
Reggie Theus 6-foot-6 Wing Fairfax (2013) LAX Hoops: The son of former Sacramento King, Reggie Theus Sr. (who also coached the team) is a compact player who is strong in attacking the basket. He handles the ball well and made good passes. He is not afraid of physical contact as he attacked the boards.
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