Skyline Junior College in San Bruno, Calif. was the site of day 1 of the NorCal JUCO Summer Jamboree. Close to 40 college coaches attended day one of the two day event that featured primarily Northern California based junior college programs. Here are some player updates.
Spencer Clark 6-foot-5 W Concord (Diablo Valley) 2014: The second year player has interest from Montana as he is likely to be a wing at the four year level. He is active on the floor and displayed an accurate perimeter touch. The Concord product needs to work on his ball handling skills.
Jalen Canty 6-foot-9 PF St Patrick St Vincent (CCSF) 2014: Canty is physically imposing and plays well in the low post. He headlines a deep CCSF program as he returns from Casper College with teammate Shon Briggs of Heritage.
Chris Bene 6-foot-7 Wing Sequoia (Canada) 2015: Bene is athletic and explosive despite being thin. The recent high school graduate had a strong dunk in one game and shows a solid mid range game. To be effective on the four year level, Bene will need improved dribbling and ball handling skills in addition to adding bulk.
Steve Daly 6-foot-5 Wing College Park (Diablo Valley) 2015: The 2015 high school graduate is active and can shoot from the perimeter. Daly was positioned more at the post during high school but can benefit from JUCO competition to hone his ball handling and guard skills. Daly has the potential to be a low Division I prospect.
Matt Mcandrews 6-foot-1 PG Archbishop Mitty (Foothill) 2014: The Mitty alum handles the ball well and distributes effectively. His shooting is adequate as his best move is an in and out maneuver to create space. Mcandrews has made significant progress since his high school days as he grey shirted this past year.
Jonah Underwood 6-foot-9 PF Willow Glen (San Jose) 2015: The incoming first year player is one of three 6-foot-9 players on San Jose. Underwood has good size and strength as he rebounded well and runs the court. His offensive game and passing skills are still in development. He is academically qualified and has the frame to be a potential low Division I prospect.
Kendall Mcintosh 6-foot-8 W Freedom (CCSF) 2015: The wiry but versatile Mcintosh made plays both inside and outside. Freedom went undefeated in league play during his senior year and he should help CCSF with their winning ways. He is academically qualified and can help a four year college that needs a glue guy.
Derek King 6-foot-2 SG Santa Teresa (Foothill) 2012: King redshirted at NAIA San Diego Christian before transferring to Foothill. The second year player has shot well from the perimeter and has a good frame to attack the basket. The shooting guard needs to work on his ball handling to increase his recruiting.
Case Dufrane 6-foot-8 F Half Moon Bay (Canada) 2015: After coming off of some productive and winning seasons at Half Moon Bay, Dufrane will need to adjust to the physicality and pace of college level competition. The Half Moon Bay product is wiry strong and has a good mid range game. He has a good back to the basket game but is better suited as a stretch four on the four year level.
Jacques Carraway 6-foot-7 PF Mcclymonds (Diablo Valley) 2013: The Mcclymonds product is a legit low Division I prospect based on his blend of size and skills. He is athletic but plays strong too as he can hit the boards effectively. Carraway can work on a more consistent perimeter game.
Rodrigo Puliceno 6-foot-5 Wing Burlingame (Canada) 2011: Puliceno has a strong back to the basket game but needs to improve his lateral movement and quickness. Per his coach, the Burlingame alum has interest at the Division II level from Chico State, West Georgia, and Western Washington while Cal Poly and CSU Fullerton have inquired at the Division I level.
Jerrod Nodar 6-foot-5 Wing St Mary's Berkeley (CCSF) 2014: The second year player has a good perimeter game when left open and has a nice running hook to complement his offensive game. Nodar could improve his lateral movement and ball handling to increase his recruiting.
Damien Banford 6-foot-7 PF Newark Memorial (Diablo Valley) 2014: The vertically undersized power forward has hit the weight room, as he looks different from his Newark days. Banford is solid back to the basket, rebounds effectively, and passes well from the paint. Per his coach, he should be academically qualified and has been getting feelers from low Division I programs.
Notes
Trevor Dunbar was sitting out due to transfer rules, as he will join CCSF after being at Washington State.
Frankie Ferrari is in a similar situation with Canada College as he left San Francisco.
36 college coaches at all division levels attended day one of the event. Many of these coaches will also stay for day 2 in addition to the 2015 Nor Cal Summer Tip Off during the weekend at City College of San Francisco to view the high school talent.
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