192 Gary Franklin 6’1” Fr. Mater Dei (Santa Ana CA)
Young, but very talented lead guard can really stroke the 3-point shot. Terrific defender anticipates well and makes big plays at both ends of the floor.
209 Daniel Orton 6’10” So. Bishop McGuinness (Oklahoma City OK)
Excellent center prospect does not only take care of business inside, but showed flashes of a perimeter stroke as well. Elite major prospect has big time body!
240 Stephen Heard 6’5” So. Jordan (Long Beach CA)
Underrated swingman runs floor well and is an athletic slashing scorer. Potential is intriguing.
242 Jordan Hamilton 6’7” So. Dorsey (Los Angeles CA)
Skilled wing forward with a very nice national rep (ranked #9 in the nation by Scouthoops.com), showed off his versatile skills here (had 33 points/9 boards/4 assists in Top 25 game – making him the game’s unofficial MVP).
243 Terran Carter 6’4” So. Taft (Woodland Hills CA)
Physical defender is an excellent rebounder and underrated scorer.
244 Joe Burton 6’8” So. West Valley (Hemet CA)
Wide-body post is more nimble than you think and has a very nice feel for the game. Possessing a soft touch along with a knack for the ball make him a dangerous inside scoring threat.
248 Travis Wear 6’9” So. Mater Dei (Santa Ana CA)
Along with twin brother Dave, Hamilton and Orton, one of the top four prospects here. Travis is a multi-skilled player that has a skill package extremely rare in somebody his age, grade and size. With continued hard-work and the right attitude, the sky is the limit for this dangerous post/perimeter offensive threat.
252 Craig Payne 6’4” So. Etiwanda (Etiwanda CA)
Excellent two-sport athlete (also a fine football prospect) showed that he could knock down perimeter shots here with regularity. Payne’s scoring confidence was apparent in the top game here as he poured in 23 points (4 “threes”) to go along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
254 Xavier Thames 6’3” So. Pleasant Grove (Sacramento CA)
Athletic and strong off-guard has a reputation as big-time scorer and while he did not explode offensively here as he has in other venues, “X” did show flashes of the skills that make him a standout wing prospect in this class.
258 Dave Wear 6’9” So. Mater Dei (Santa Ana CA)
While brother Travis, gets a tad more respect from most scouts and media, Dave has as much talent and the same potential to be a special elite player. Dave has the skills and agility to play at least three (and maybe four) positions with legitimate range to the 3-point arc as well as impressive back-to-the basket moves. Advanced footwork and passion for the game make him a coveted recruit.
262 Justin Hawkins 6’2” So. Taft (Woodland Hills CA)
Productive and wise combo-guard has a nose for the ball and the court instincts to consistently make the “right” decision. Terrific defender holds his own in the classroom too (3.2 GPA). Had 12 points/7 boards/5 assists in top game here.
280 Chris Cunningham 6’9” So. Diamond Ranch (Diamond Bar CA)
Very improved post-player displayed a nice touch around the basket (including the ability to finish with either hand). Outstanding student is a formidable rebounder and shotblocker too. Uncle played at Stanford in the late 1980’s. Had 10 points (on 5/6 shooting) and 8 boards in top game here.
298 Deonta Burton 5’10” Fr. Cabrillo (Long Beach CA)
Strong and physical guard is a tenacious defender and legitimate national point guard sleeper. Burton pushes the rock with confidence and speed and is a real threat in transition.
299 Daren Dickson 6’4” So. Sierra (Colorado Springs CO)
Athletic wing is a sleeper in this national class and perhaps Colorado’s top 2009 prospect. Scored 8 points and had an impressive 7 blocked shots in top game. Solid student too (3.0 GPA).
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00 Isiah Roy 5’10” So. San Diego (San Diego CA)
Solid ballhandler and defender makes sound decisions.
17 Nick Paulson 5’10” Fr. La Sierra (Riverside CA)
Tough little guard has a nice stroke from the 3-point arc.
45 Jeff Jefferson 5’11” So. Brethren Christian (Huntington Beach CA)
Improved ballhandler and passer is a very good student (3.5 GPA).
49 Christian Mack 6’1” So. Valencia (Placentia CA)
Athletic defender showed well here.
54 Jamal Ford 6’3” Fr. Berkeley (Berkeley CA)
Quick and fluid wing has a nice offensive skill package. Very promising prospect.
