"He drove coaches nuts," said current Chapman College coach Mike Bokosky, who recruited Works to UC-Irvine out of LACC. Chuck Hayes (Modesto Christian) 01 11. The three-time Chronicle Metro Player of the Year led Mitty to Division II state titles in 2011 and 2012 and a Northern California crown in 2013. 16. By Kevin Askeland Follow Kevin Askeland on Twitter Apr 22, 2021, 11:15am MaxPreps Boys Basketball All-America Team Announced 88,627 views 3:14 Kevin Beal 14. On the other, Aaron is higher. WebHere is our list of the best prep players from L.A. (Los Angeles County, to be more specific). Phil Chenier 25. Another candidate for the greatest high school player to come out of the city and Los Angeles County. Ronnie Coleman 4. In 2017, his family's sports apparel company Big Baller Brand released a signature shoe for Ball, making him the youngest sportsperson to own a signature shoe. 1 team that season, which also saw Adams earn McDonald's All-American honors. That's what hoop gurus that watched Hudson play in high school. Great, legendary players. 2022: Consensus All-American (School's first-ever DB to do so) 2022: Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year 2022: Jim Thorpe Award finalist 21. Naturally gifted, it seemed Miner could do anything on the court. Aaron Gordon (Archbishop Mitty, San Jose) 13 Robert "Pookie" Smith [1] Many have gone on to play in the NBA. The younger brother of two-time first-team All-Metro player Drew Gordon, the 6-foot-7 forward was best known for highlight-reel dunks that didnt tell the whole story. Big shift in weather is headed to California. 9. David Greenwood should rank much hire on your list as well as Roy Hamilton. (Chatsworth, CA), Bishop Montgomery He wasnt tough at first, but the lanky 6-foot-7 kid got bigger and tougher thanks to the Oakland parks, where he would watch the older Robinson and Russell play and then take his lumps. Tracy Murray (Glendora) 89 23. Erron "E Money" Maxey At the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, Murray was king of the hill while attending Glendora High. Schea Cotton is not on this list NOR Corey Benjamin and Olougimi Man. Photo: Twitter.com. Demar DeRozan (Compton) 08 Jalen Green (San Joaquin Memorial, Fresno) 20 Even though Mitchell spent quite a bit of the past 10 years incarcerated, his reputation is as big as any outside of New York City. His scoring averages were 34.1, 29.3, and 29.7 his final three years, leading the nation each season. Sam Crawford, Westchester (Los Angeles) '89 Onyeka Okongwu (Chino Hills) 19 His overall athleticism was obvious during his prep days, and opened the door for a successful run at UCLA, where he was twice selected a first-team All-PCC performer and consensus All-American. He was the best player in Northern California for two, if not three, years, said Mark Tennis, the CalHiSports.com editor who keeps track of the state records. (San Diego, CA), Hillcrest I state title as a sophomore. "Hook (Mitchell) passed the torch to me right on ESPN2," Brunner said. Sam Martin 8. These include Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, LaMelo Ball and others. 18. Dane Suttle, Sr. This list of UC Berkeley basketball players includes current and former players, along with the seasons played with the college. He makes offensive life at the midfield miserable. "You got to remember, Westchester was one of the first L.A. City schools to have ninth-grade," said former Crenshaw standout Danny Griffin. J.C. Gipson James Harden (Artesia, Lakewood) 07 (San Juan Capistrano, CA), Monterey Trail This list is different than the top 50 we just did of the best football players weve seen in our more than 40 years of doing Cal-Hi Sports in various platforms. 13. (Playa Del Rey, CA), Sierra Canyon With a rock solid physique and an unstoppable pull-up jumper, Williams is one of the greatest shooters in playground history. At Johnson, Hillman was an All-Superior California selection, pumping in 21.1 ppg, but he developed into a valuable defender and shot-blocker in the pros. Clifford Allen Stories of his ability to sky to the top of the backboard are endless and nine years ago, Hillman was No. He was a four-year star for the Dons and capped his career with two state titles. tech companies have mass layoffs; one blames rise of AI, Warriors lean into championship DNA, beat Kings behind sublime Curry. Taylor King outplayed James Harden in their matches but Artesia beat Mater Dei twice in the same season and came home with the trophy. Miner was a first-team all-state selection, All-American at USC and a two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion. Prince, the SEC Player of the Year at Kentucky in 2011, an NBA champion with Detroit in 2004 and an Olympic gold medalist from the 2008 Summer Games, had his No. Tommie "Tank" Davis Web1. Photo: lsusports.net. That season, Polee scored 43 points during Manual Arts' 82-69 victory over Crenshaw in the City championship game that reportedly drew more than 14,000 at the nearby Los Angeles Sports Arena. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. That same season, Vaughn dished out 13 assists to earn MVP honors at the McDonald's All-American game. Ware was a JUCO All-American and finished at Loyola Marymount, but his college accolades pale in comparison to his street credibility. Brunner ran the point for 137 games at Dominguez, and the Dons won 123 of them. Didnt he graduate in 92 as the #2 All Time leading scorer in CA HS history?!?! Leaf (Foothill Christian, El Cajon) 16 A nasty dispute with management led to him being unofficially blackballed from the pros, but he was well respected by his pro playground peers such as Dr. J. Miner could score with finesse and dunk with breath-taking power. Beats out a few at the bottom of this list because his defense complimented his offense so well. However, we are certain that total has long since been surpassed. Tony Jackson (Bishop ODowd, Oakland) 82 Taylor King (Mater Dei, Santa Ana) 07 Only when the game was in hand for Mater Dei did Aaron Gordons stats start to even out. Abrupt closure of S.F. Listed in chronological order. 2. Perhaps no four-year pro career is more memorable, as teammates recall things he did in warm-ups. 5. In 1998, the lanky, but potent Prince was California's Mr. Basketball and a McDonald's All-American. He was a two-time ParadeAll-American, including a first-team selection as a senior in 1992-93. Complete package of talent, skill and the burning desire to win, with results. Eugene Wright, 'It's going to be epic': Stephen Curry and LeBron James face off -- again, Panthers in awe after ousting 'unbelievable' Bruins, Kraken win 1st playoff series, oust champion Avs, Curry sets G7 record with 50 as Dubs move on, Bergeron undecided on future after B's stunner, Harper may return Tue., 160 days post-TJ surgery, Grizz's Brooks doesn't regret verbal jab at LeBron, LB Barrett's 2-year-old daughter drowns in pool, Griner: 1st practice 'everything I wanted it to be', Which teams will reach the NBA conference finals? (Modesto, CA), Rancho Christian Jermoine "J-Boogey" Brantley Tracy Murrays jersey is framed inside the gym at Glendora High. The players all walk to the baseline to get picked for a historical run down the hardwood. Luckett holds the state record for non-prep school With his zero-gravity dunks, Baby Jordan is one of the most influential SoCal players of all-time. This is our first mention of Southern California prep basketball powerhouse Dominguez High School, located in Compton. 3. In 1993, Walton was made an inductee tothe Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Jrue Holiday (Campbell Hall, North Hollywood) 08 Are there better players among Cali's Elite 24? We've listed the sources for the state record in parenthesis for each state when applicable. Harden wasn't a superstar in high school, but he was destined to be going forward. Jerry "The Assassin" Dupree He regularly puts up 25 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks without even playing a full game.. Harold Miner (Inglewood) 89 "I consider myself 1A with Ray Lew (Raymond Lewis)." He was so fast, could jump out of the building and just rip the ball away from other players. John Williams (Crenshaw, Los Angeles) 84 The Greatest California Basketball Players of All Time. Web2023 High School Pos Rankings State Rankings Top247 247Sports Composite Rank Player Pos Ht / Wt Rating Team 1 4 AJ Johnson Southern California Academy (Castaic, So I would give Stanley the edge. Some might not rank Klay that high as a high school player, but for a lot of us in NorCal we didnt see him play until that state final vs. Sac High when he set a state title game record with seven 3-pointers and scored 37 points. "I can't give him enough credit," said former Manual Arts coach Reggie Morris, Sr. "He lingered in the Drew League for years.". Kind of the boys hoops version of our No. Taylor King beat him out for Mr. Basketball (career achievement), but Harden was as good an offensive playmaker as anyone to come down pike. A first-team ParadeAll-American and McDonald's All-American, DeRozan starred at USC, then the NBA, where he earned a sixth All-Star nod with the Chicago Bulls in 2023. Perhaps California's ultimate showman, Ransom thrilled crowds at the old NorCal Tournament of Champions and at Cal's Harmon gym. Ernest Lee, Kennedy (Sacramento) '82 The 6-7 Mills owned the court for Fairfax High, where he was the Los Angeles City 4-1 Player of the Year. At Haas Pavilion, Cal. David Greenwood (Verbum Dei, Los Angeles) 75 The 10 Best High School Basketball Players of All Time. Honors. By Johnson's admission, Lee was the superior talent. There were times the all-state guard got the best of pros, and he continued to flourish at Moorpark JC and New Mexico State, where he led the nation in assists as a senior. He has played for numerous teams in his career, the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) being the latest. He didnt make it. Like Pistol Pete, Ransom may have been a bit ahead of his time as a ball-handler and shot-maker, but he never forgot the object of the game: winning Davis went on to be named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year at UCLA and was a two-time NBA All-Star for the Charlotte/New Orleans Hornets. 6. You might not agree with the list, but there's no doubt all 24 are well-known and talented players on Califronia's vast playground scene. I thought Paul Pierce was better in high school than Ricky Price. Teammate Greg Foster got a lot of honors as well, but Payton had those great hands. 6. Kanon Catchings, Brownsburg, Jr. Chris Hernandez (Clovis West, Fresno) 01 Vince "Chico" Langston Who was the Coasts best girls basketball player during the 2022-23 season? Biloxis Shaneal Corpuz Mick McCabe's journalism career at the Free Press turned 50 on Wednesday. (Elk Grove, CA), Rancho Christian California's top high school boys basketball players: Meet the state's best power forwards - Scorebook Live. Paul Pierce (Inglewood) 95 Oh, if it weren't for injury. Born into a family of basketball players, Ball has attracted the attention of sports outlets since his playing career in high school. Paye was a two-sport star in high school, leading Menlo School to three North Coast Section football championships and a state championship in basketball. A four-time NBA All-Star, DeRozan has also been an important member of the United States national team, helping the team win gold medals at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 18. 's hottest neighborhoods sell Beautification Day launches first I Love Tenderloin Week for neighborhood, Missed the northern lights in California? Johnson perfected his craft at Joe Weakley's Run, Shoot and Dunk League, when it was still played at Denker Park, against the likes of Jerry "Money" Chambers, Walter Ned and James "Arkansas Red" Allen. 17. Right IconThis ranking is based on an algorithm that combines various factors, including the votes of our users and search trends on the internet. The magical run he led the Vikings on during that 2006 season (ending with a win over Mater Dei in the state final) wound up being repeated when he debuted in the NBA for the New York Knicks a few years later. He attended six different schools in six years, ending up at UC-Irvine, where he did not finish the 1980-81 season. Lenzy Stuart He left high school at 6-foot-8 and weighing more than 230 pounds. Theus went on to UNLV, where his No. After failing to make the varsity team as a freshman and sophomore, Pierce quickly blossomed into a prep star during his junior campaign. His stats were similar as a senior when Harden was named a McDonald's All-American and second-team Parade All-American. Photos: Cal-Hi Sports archives & BallisLife.com. (Long Beach, CA), Dougherty Valley Perhaps more impressive, Lacy was a two-time, first-team Parade All-American selection. By Scott Watkins. DeMarcus Nelson (Sheldon, Sacramento) 04 (Castaic, CA), Jesuit Lawrence Williams Ransom never lost that street flair to his game in the Pac-8 and was even offered a contract by the Harlem Globetrotters. His skill is only exceeded by his style and flare. SMH DO BETTER!!!! (San Diego, CA), St. Bernard Mark goes back to Bill Cartwright of Elk Grove in the 1974-75 school year and remembers going to an all-star game at Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento in 1975 in which many of those from the states legendary Class of 1975 played. Jason Kapono (Artesia, Lakewood) 99 Tyson Chandler (Dominguez, Compton) 01 TK is like in the top 5 in scoring and rebounding all time I believe. Jumpin Joe Caldwell (Fremont), Billie The Hill McGill (Jefferson), Gail Goodrich (Polytechnic) for fun. United States. The 6-foot-4 Kidd led St. Joseph to state titles in 1991 and 92, averaging 25 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds his senior year to win national Player of the Year honors from Parade and USA Today. Jeremy Lin (Palo Alto) 06 It was unbelievable." He was on USA Todays 1st team. Bishop O'Dowd basketball phenoms, Ivan Rabb, left and Paris Austin, right, stretching at the school's gym in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, March 19, 2015. Stanley Johnson (Mater Dei, Santa Ana) 14 9 3 1. Dwayne Polee, Sr., Manual Arts (Los Angeles) '81 Less than two years later, he passed away at age 20 following an acute stroke. 12. For my last spot it was between the Big O and Ivan Rabb of Bishop ODowd. Just unbelievable to watch.. Los Angeles County has produced some of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game. At Carson, he capped a memorable senior season by leading the Colts to the Div. Ronnie wasnt born yet and I was just starting high school when Marques was at Crenshaw. Lonzo Ball (Chino Hills) 16 He also frequently appears in commercials for brands like Air Jordan. He later also played for teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers. Kennedy went on to Nevada-Reno, but got his big break at L.A.'s Bel-Air Park when he tried out for the AND 1 Mix-Tape Tour in 2001. WebHere is our list of the best prep players from L.A. (Los Angeles County, to be more specific). Bishop ODowd-Oakland center/power forward Ivan Rabb made a late run, and is still making it as he plays for a state title Saturday night at Cals Haas Pavilion. LeBron James, St. Vincent-St. Mary, Kenny Brunner (Dominguez, Compton) 97 JEFFERSON Becker used her height to overpower foes, scoring 58.7 points a game as a senior in 1983. Were going to begin this post with the best 25 players that longtime managing editor and SoCal grassroots guru Ronnie Flores has seen followed by the top 25 from longtime Cal-Hi Sports editor Mark Tennis. Mike Brown Guess you didnt understand the Weve Seen part of it. Cant speak for Ronnie, but I saw Paul play. 32 was retired the same night as Prince's jersey. Sure, but Jumpin' Joey is a legend because he could simply sky. Always free! Vote now. John Staggers, Crenshaw (Los Angeles) '88 SoCals best all-around player ever. Add to List. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Who is the best California Golden Bear ever? Stevie Thompson (Crenshaw, Los Angeles) 86 "His leaping ability probably was detrimental to the rest of his game," said former USC and L.A. Lakers guard Duane Cooper. After three quarters of the 1992 D1 state final, Jason had outscored the other team by himself and that team was Mater Dei (Santa Ana). How do you guys not have Gerald Walker (Hayward) on either of your lists?!? The biggest name on the SoCal hoops scene during the 1990s, Cotton won multiple AAU national championships and led Mater Dei to the Div. One of California's all-time late-bloomers, Spillers pumped in 21.3 ppg in his senior season. "Wonderous" Willie Wise Left his indelible mark on SoCal basketball by leading public school to FAB 50 national title plus 35-0 season in memorable fashion. The panel of 20 voters included former players, former and current high school and college coaches, and members of the media. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. He led the Sentinels to Bay League championships in 1974 and '75, and averaged 28.5 points and 15.5 boards during his 1974-75 season, when Inglewood reached the semifinals of the 4A CIF state tournament. Hey sports fans please dont forget about the greatest shooter of all time in the great Raymond Lewis from Verbum Dei. (Sudan, SUDA), St. Augustine Teams beat him up with double and triple teams but they still couldnt stop him. No player has dominated there quite like him. Narrowed college list to Kentucky, Arizona, Cal, Kansas and UCLA, Averaged 27 points, 14 rebounds and 3.1 blocks as senior, Dennis Awtrey (Blackford-San Jose), Mike Farmer (Richmond), Joe Gardere (McClymonds), Drew Gooden (El Cerrito), Drew Gordon (Mitty), Fred LaCour (St. Ignatius), Todd Lichti (Mount Diablo-Concord), Jeremy Lin (Palo Alto), Damian Lillard (Oakland), Mike Mitchell (Capuchino-San Bruno), Erwin Mueller (Livermore), Lamond Murray (Kennedy-Fremont), Gary Payton (Skyline-Oakland), Jim Pollard (Oakland Tech), Gene Ransom (Berkeley), J.R. Rider (Encinal-Alameda), Darnell Robinson (Emery-Emeryville), Phil Smith (Washington), Nate Williams (McClymonds). He was a smooth jump shooter who could get to the rim effortlessly. Saw him at least once in all four of his prep seasons and just so unique in his skills, body type and overall presence. He also helped John Wooden win his final NCAA title, but he was also an up-and-coming playground star in the late 1960s during the formative years of L.A.'s streetball scene. Ivan Rabb has led Bishop O'Dowd to a second state Open Division title game. Prepping in the shadows of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Manual Arts, Polee was California's Mr. Basketball and a third-team ParadeAll-American in 1981. He got better and better each season. (Moreno Valley, CA), Crossroads School From the heart of Los Angeles and Jefferson High School, Lacy was the city's top player and California's Mr. Basketball in 1963. 13. At the time, Williams was the third player in state history to be named California Mr. Basketball (1983, '84). 12. (Riverside, CA), Notre Dame Arkansas School for the Deaf (Little Rock), Devils Lake/North Dakota School for the Deaf, Top 50 high school quarterbacks of all time, Top 50 high school football dynasties of all time, Top 50 high school running backs of all time, Top 50 high school football defensive players of all time, Five most dominant high school athletes in New Jersey history, Five most dominant high school athletes in Michigan history, Five most dominant high school athletes in California history, Five most dominant high school athletes in Utah history. A teammate of the aforementioned Jacque Vaughn at Kansas, Pierce ended up in Lawrence thanks to a stellar career at Inglewood High, which retired his No. His two seasons at Contra Costa JC were dunk shows, as was the few games he played for Cal-St. Hayward. The five-time NBA All-Star is the son of former basketball player Mychal Thompson. USA Today also has never been much of a source weve ever agreed that much with and we think our picks over the years have proven to be superior. California has its fair share of all-time great leapers: Evric Gray (Bloomington), David Whitmore (St. Bernard), Corey Benjamin (Fontana) and How much did home with views in one of S.F. Another Crenshaw superstar, Thompson led the Cougars to a pair of state championships during his prep career, and his No. Who was the Coasts best girls basketball player during the 2022-23 season? Jordan Divens Apr 7, 2023 MaxPreps Freshman All-America Team Latrell Allmond, Kaden House, Jayden Moore and Tyran Stokes join California star on first team. Feel free to add any Bear freshmen, NBA rookies, or California alumni missing from the list. TV: All games on CSNCA unless noted, 10 a.m. Division V girls, La Jolla Country Day-La Jolla (17-11) vs. Eastside College Prep-East Palo Alto (25-5), Noon Division V boys, Sierra Canyon-Chatsworth (25-4) vs. University (28-7), 2 p.m. Division III girls, Brea Olinda-Brea (26-4) vs. Bishop ODowd-Oakland (24-9), 4 p.m. Division III boys, Damien-La Verne (28-5) vs. Campolindo-Moraga (28-4), 6 p.m. Division I girls, Serra-Gardena (23-10) vs. McClatchy-Sacramento (26-7), 8 p.m. Division I boys, Chino Hills (17-14) vs. San Ramon Valley-Danville (26-6), 10 a.m. Division IV girls, Sierra Canyon (24-5) vs. Brookside Christian-Stockton (27-3), CSNBA, Noon Division IV boys, Crespi-Encino (28-7) vs. Capital Christian-Sacramento (27-8), CSN+, 2 p.m. Division II girls, Mark Keppel-Alhambra (26-7) vs. Mitty (24-6), 4 p.m. Division II boys, La Mirada (30-5) vs. Mitty (20-10), 6 p.m. Open Division girls, Mater Dei-Santa Ana (31-2) vs. St. Marys-Stockton (33-1), 8 p.m. Open Division boys, Mater Dei (29-4) vs. Bishop ODowd (27-4), Jason Kidd tops list of Bay Areas all-time basketball team. In the 2017-18 NCAA Division I mens basketball season, the Cal Bears roster has the starting five: Darius McNeill, Juhwan Harris-Dyson, Justice Sueing, Marcus Lee, and Kingsley Okoroh.Vote up the ones you think are the greatest UC Berkeleybasketball players in Golden Bears history. A four-time All-Star and six-time All-Defensive Team member, Kawhi Leonard has helped two teams win NBA championships while earning the Finals Most Ricky was considered, but he had a poor senior campaign at Serra. The streets are where Hook's game thrived, but unfortunately it's the place that has defined his life. Paul Caldwell They all take a backseat to the father of Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) standout Nick Johnson and younger brother of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson. Gordon was also a big winner in high school. Political chaos has erupted in this Peninsula city over one issue: Housing. Stephon Davis Polytechnic Highschool is a really good school when it comes to giving school students a variety of opportunities. That changed when he improved his game under the tutelage of legendary L.A. basketball figure Joe Weakley at L.A. Southwest College. Jerry "Money" Chambers O'Bannon won another championship, of the national variety, at UCLA in 1995, when he was the Wooden Award winner and Final Four Most Outstanding Player. 16. "He could catch and shoot, off the dribble and stop on a dime," said Reggie Morris, Sr., then a young Manual Arts assistant. Dominguez also won three state titles (1999, 2000, 2001) during Chandler's high school run, where he averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and three blocks as a junior, then 26 points, 15 boards and eight blocks during his senior campaign. DeShawn Stevenson (Washington, Easton) 00 1. Follow 247Sports. Lonzo Ball (Chino Hills) 16 John Brodie was Bay Area through and through. Edgar Lacey Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, Top 10 Basketball Plays of the Week // Week 2. He earned his nickname from his good friend and Chaffey College running mate Reggie Cotton because his moves, especially his "Rob K Cross," were so sick (meaning good). FeaturingAll-Americans, players in the NBA, and school legends who had their jerseys retired, the top players from University of California, Berkeleymen's basketball team history include Jason Kidd, Kevin Johnson, Jaylen Brown, and Ryan Anderson. Allen Crabbe (Price, Los Angeles) 10 In 2015 and 2016, he was named Defensive Player of the Year. Dominic Ellison Darnell "Dr. Dunk" Hillman, Johnson (Sacramento, Calif.) '67 Ed OBannon (Artesia, Lakewood) 90 John Williams, Crenshaw (Los Angeles) '84 13. CBS Sports. All California Basketball teams are listed. He loves music and has collaborated with the rapper MC Jin on the single "The First Opponent.". Nathan Bittle Prolific Prep (Napa, CA) After his NBA career, Williams put in work in various summer pro leagues and won multiple Drew League titles. Each year the California Mr. Basketball award is given to the person chosen Buckner, who has coached at Riordan for 18 years (eight as the head coach), played for the school and went against Kidd in 1989. Jermaine "Three Ring" king Before the injury, he could lead the break or dominate on the box. And besides all the great dunks, he also blocked shots and was one of the best rebounders in the state.. "If there would have been a 3-point line" 34. Eric McWilliams High school basketball nears the end of the 2023 season, with many states already crowning champions. Listed in chronological order. Gray wasn't always eligible to play for the Comets, but he capped his prep career with a 27-point, 16-rebound performance in a 4A city title win over Crenshaw. Each voter selects first, second, and third place votes. More and more names kept popping up, and the opinions of old-school cats varied greatly from the younger guys still lacing them up. O'Bannon never enjoyed extended success in the NBA, but the road getting there was pretty special. He can be reached at markjtennis@gmail.com. Find out where your Willie Thomas 20. Ricky "Tex" Walker Then during his senior campaign, Davis averaged 25 points while rarely playing the second half of games. Third-team All-American shooting guard went on to Cal, left early for NBA. The first school year that Ronnie says he began to closely watch top basketball players was 1984-85 so he wouldnt be listing anyone earlier than that. There were so many great players out of Oakland alone, when you include the whole Bay Area, thats a serious list, former Skyline-Oakland guard and nine-time NBA All-Star Gary Payton said. WebNBA & ABA Players Who Attended High School in California. He played one season, as a freshman on the Dons' varsity team, with the aforementioned Prince in 1997-98, which was the first of four CIF titles won by the school during Chandler's time there. Wally Rank Just a delight to watch and a delight to coach for Tim Kennedy and NorCals most dominant talent since 2000. He went for 28 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists in the regional title game over archrival Banning. States leading scorer for average (Tom Tolbert of Lakewood Artesia was second) was a great shooter and could get to the bucket as quick as anyone Ive ever seen. He had been cut from the junior varsity squad as a junior and backed up future baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson when he did make the varsity team. Drew Pagano (Webster Schroeder): The senior pole leads Section V with 37 takeaways and its not even close. He completely dominated the game at this level, and helped Crenshaw win the 1983 state championship. He can be reached atronlocc1977@gmail.com. Bill Cartwright (Elk Grove) 75 (Napa, CA), Centennial spotsylvania regional medical center labor and delivery, carbles game rules printable,
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