Grant Vermeer 6-foot-3 SG Bellarmine (2013) Bay Area Bulls: Vermeer displayed an uncanny ability to get to the basket fearlessly while finishing consistently. He has a quick first step and is quite acrobatic when finishing as he can use either hand and made some 360-degree spin layups. His offense is not one-dimensional as he connected from the three-point line a few times as well. For a guard, Vermeer has the size to post up smaller guards and is not hesitant in looking for his shots. Brown, Claremont Mckenna, Hawaii, MIT, Williams, and Yale have been in contact.
Blair Mendy 6-foot-3 PG Bellarmine (2013) Bay Area Bulls: Bellarmine has a good backcourt in Mendy and Vermeer. Mendy is lanky and runs the offense effectively. He plays at his own pace with a subtle calm. Mendy seems to be a pass first guard and can complement and setup Vermeer well. Archbishop Mitty, Serra, and perhaps St Ignatius should be the league favorites going into next season, but Bellarmine has a solid backcourt that could surprise.
Malik Pope 6-foot-8 Wing Laguna Creek (2014) Team Superstar: For his height, Pope dribbles quite well as he brings the ball up and can run the fast break. He has a long wingspan, runs the floor well and is a good leaper but will need to add bulk. His current skill level and raw potential warrants the recruiting buzz around him. Per Team Superstar Coach Lerohn Dodson, Pope will attend Laguna Creek High as it was a family move and nothing related to basketball. According to Dodson, Pope received seven offers last weekend and the club will participate in the Under Armour summer league which is similar to Nike's EYBL and will make stops in Dallas, Kansas City, and Milwaukee. Expect Pope to be one of the 2014 prospects to have a meteoric rise over the summer.
Khalid Johnson 5-foot-9 PG St Francis (2013) Roadrunners 17: Johnson is an undersized point guard but makes up for that with his quickness and passing. He takes the ball to the paint well and makes good decisions in setting up teammates. Portland and Portland State have been in contact.
Charlie Friend 6-foot-7 Post Redwood (2015) Lakeshow White 16U: The left-hander has a solid midrange game. He is long and still raw for his age but is expected to be on varsity next season. Both his parents played basketball at Harvard.
Cole Lockwood 6-foot-0 SG Santa Clara (2014) Roadrunners 16: Lockwood is a multi-varied scorer. He has enough size to take the ball to the basket and initiate contact. At the same time, he is comfortable pulling back and taking the perimeter jumper. He averaged double digits in leading Santa Clara High to a 20-win season.
Michael Smith 6-foot-4 Wing El Camino (2013) SF Rebels 17U: The left-hander uses his body well in getting position and rebounding. He has a calm and smooth release. His height and size make him a tweener at the wing position though.
Deryck Ylanan 6-foot-2 SG Moreau Catholic (2012) Blue Devils 17s Blue: Ylanan has an effective pull back jumper with consistent form. He has a good center of gravity as he is expected to man the post against bigger opponents. Injuries early in his high school derailed his progression but he is definitely a serviceable junior college or lower division college guard.
Samson Donick 6-foot-1 SG Redwood (2013) Bay Area Warriors 17s: Donick moves his feet well on defense. He is a big guard who plays with grit. He displays a nice shooting touch from the perimeter when left open.
Isaiah Jones 6-foot-8 Post Center (2013) E-Time Hoops 17U: Jones is an interesting prospect as he did not start playing basketball till his sophomore year due to a medical condition. His size will get him inquiries but his overall development over the next year will determine his college basketball route.
Thomas Fitzgerald 6-foot-7 PF Pleasant Grove (2014) E-Time Hoops 17U: Fitzgerald was primarily a bench player as a sophomore but will be key next year. His lateral movement is good and he is able to use his body in the interior well. His offensive game still needs to be refined.
Victor Rustin 6-foot-3 SF Franklin (2013) Nor Cal Warriors 17U Black: Rustin plays the post well even though he is undersized. He is active, moves his feet well, and has a nose for the ball. He will have to develop his guard play to make it to the next level if he does not get any taller.
Benson Osayande 6-foot-7 Post Franklin (2014) Team Sage: Osayande is long and tall but does not shy away from contact. He needs to finish better in the paint but has a nice free throw touch.
Zerrion Payton 6-foot-0 PG Modesto Christian (2013) Modesto Basketball Club: Payton is very skilled at taking the ball to the basket and taking contact. He runs the team well and dribbles effectively. Modesto Christian is loaded with guards but Payton should be an impact.
Hunter Myers 6-foot-7 Wing Douglas, NV (2013) Nevada Wolverines Black: Myers was one of the more sought after players by the college coaches. He is either an oversized shooting guard or a prototypical small forward. He can score either from the perimeter or in the paint. He has good size to help with rebounding and post defense.
Terrence White 6-foot-1 G Inderkum (2014) Team Sage: White goes to the basket strong and handles the ball well. He projects as an ideally sized guard at the next level.
David Straughter 6-foot-5 F Burbank (2013) PHPS Renegades: Straughter is big and athletic as he looks at ease playing in the paint. His height or his perimeter game will determine his college position. He needs to develop his dribbling and perimeter shot to be a wing. He has the strength and soft hands to be a post player but will need a few more inches to be a power forward.
Ahmaad Rorie 6-foot-1 PG Clover Park, WA (2014) Northwest Panthers: The Washington point guard committed to Cal last month. He is a fair sized point guard who is tight with his dribble. He runs the point for a very talented Northwest Panthers club.
Leandro Amador 6-foot-6 Post Modesto Christian (2015) Modesto Basketball Club: Amador looks really polished and advance for a freshman. He is athletic, moves his feet well in the paint, and is quite effective scoring in the paint. He was on varsity as a freshman and his trajectory looks quite promising for the next level.
Matt O'Reilly 6-foot-2 SG Campolindo (2015) Oakland Soldiers: O'Reilly has a good perimeter shot and takes the ball to the basket strong. He plays at a fast and determined pace. He looks like he is at one gear higher than everyone else on the court.
Jamir Andrews 6-foot-2 G Dublin (2013) Nevada Wolverines Black: Andrews has a good pull up perimeter shot. In addition, he is a big guard who can overpower smaller perimeter defenders.
Lance Coleman II 6-foot-5 SF St Mary's Stockton (2015) Oakland Soldiers: Coleman hit a few spot up three point shots. He has good height and length at his current grade but his ball handling skills or back to the basket skills will determine what position he plays and how highly he gets rated.
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