Day 1 of the NorCal JUCO Summer Jamboree featured primarily California-based junior college programs battling in scrimmages at Skyline Junior College in San Bruno, Calif. Over 30 four-year college coaches attended day one of the two day event. Here are some player updates.
Markel Leonard 6-foot-0 PG Salesian (Santa Rosa) 2013: Leonard played all of eight minutes at Cal Poly SLO last season. He expects to play one season at Santa Rosa before returning to a four year program. Leonard still has the floor general skills expected of a point guard. Adding a consistent perimeter game and bulking up more would increase his recruiting stock.
Spencer Clark 6-foot-4 W Concord (Diablo Valley) 2014: The Concord prospect is academically qualified and had offers from Chico State, San Francisco State, and some NAIA programs during his senior year. But Clark stated that he went the JUCO route to see if he can get a Division I offer during his freshman season. He has good size and athleticism for a wing as he slashes to the basket and plays with a motor. His perimeter shooting and ball handling still need improvement.
Jacques Carraway 6-foot-7 F Mcclymonds (Diablo Valley) 2013: Carraway fits the "stretch four" position as he is comfortable handling the ball and has a clean perimeter game. In addition, Carraway is long and rebounds hard. He probably needs to add some size to be a pure power forward. Carraway played his first three seasons in high school at Rodriguez as he is entering his first year of play at the junior college level.
Stephen Dorsey 6-foot-6 F Monterey (Monterey Peninsula) 2012: Dorsey sat out last season as he competed and won the state decathlon title. The Monterey product is athletic and active as he had several dunks and was physical in the post. His perimeter game and ball handling need improvement. But just his size and athletic abilities would make him a worthwhile prospect at the next level.
Jelani Hardaway 6-foot-3 G Freedom (Diablo Valley) 2012: Hardaway is finishing up his third year in the JUCO ranks as he sat out last year due to an ankle injury. The combo guard has good size and strength as he can score from the perimeter or to the basket. He attacks the basket consistently. Hardaway claims an offer from Prairie View A&M while getting interest from Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State.
Mitch Wood 6-foot-8 F Alvarez (Monterey Peninsula) 2013: The Salinas based product shoots well from outside, moves well laterally, and runs the court. He needs to add size for rebounding and be a more effective passer.
Rico Nuno 6-foot-7 F Half Moon Bay (Diablo Valley) 2014: The 2014 high school graduate helped lead Half Moon Bay to a 26 win season. Nuno is not the most nimble of feet but he handles the ball well by using his size and has a consistent outside shot. At first glance, his size and bulk stand out as he uses those attributes in the paint effectively.
Marcus Walton 6-foot-3 SG Concord (Los Medanos) 2012: Walton was accurate from the perimeter as he made three 3-pointers in the stretch of a few minutes. He is a good rebounder for a guard and passes well. Improvements on the defensive end would increase his recruiting stock after this upcoming season.
Dan Afeaki 6-foot-9 Post Capuchino (Skyline) 2012: The post prospect had minimal minutes last season but should be the main interior player this season. Afeaki runs the floor well for his size. He is not bulky but has enough size to defend and to rebound in the paint. His height and size will garner looks from four year colleges.
Devin Koeplin 5-foot-8 PG Dublin (Monterey Peninsula) 2013: Koeplin is undersized but does everything that is asked of a prototypical point guard. He runs the offense, is vocal, passes well, hits the occasional perimeter shot, and plays gritty on ball defense. He may be a gem if teams are willing to overlook his height.
Dalvin Guy 6-foot-6 F Mcclymonds (Santa Rosa) 2013: Guy sat out last year due to a toe injury. Guy does not have the ideal height for a power forward but makes up for it with his size and aggressiveness in his rebounding and defense. His perimeter shooting and ball handling is still a work in progress.
Elijah Green 6-foot-2 G Oakland (Shasta) 2013: Green is a big and athletic guard who can score from both inside and outside. He is aggressive on defense and was physical in the paint.
Elijah White 5-foot-8 PG El Camino (Skyline) 2013: White is undersized for a point guard but makes up for it with his quickness and dribbling. He has a respectable perimeter game. He ran the half court sets well and was aggressive in transition offense.
Olajuwan Garner 6-foot-2 SG Deer Valley (Diablo Valley) 2012: The former Deer Valley prospect still is an offensive threat as he can create offense off the dribble either inside or outside. He has added some bulk since high school.
Jamboree Notes
City College of San Francisco (CCSF) did not play Thursday but will play on Friday. CCSF went 29-2 this past season. The most notable names from Northern California high school on the summer roster include 6-foot-6 Gabe Bealer (Antelope 2013) and 6-foot-8 Jashandeep Kahlon (Brookside Christian 2014).
Mainland China's global influence is expanding further into basketball as a college level team participated in the event. Shantou University brought a roster of ten players from the city of Shantou, which is in the Guangdong province in southeastern China. The team is coached by former USBA Coach Billy Mcknight and Australia National Coach Bill Tomlinson. Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing is a major donor to the university.
31 college coaches at all division levels attended day one of the event. Many of these coaches will also stay for the 2014 Nor Cal Summer Tip Off during the weekend at City College of San Francisco to view the high school talent.
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