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The 24th Annual
Martin Luther King, Jr. Classic
At De La Salle High School
January 17, 2022
Hosted by De La Salle High School
The Lineup
Morning Session
11:00 AM — Moreau Catholic vs. Vanden
12:30 PM — University vs. Bishop O’Dowd
2:00 PM — Campolindo vs. Valley Christian
Afternoon Session
5:00 PM — De La Salle vs. Capital Christian
6:30 PM — Salesian vs. Modesto ChristianMartin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968
Born in 1929, the son of a Baptist minister in Atlanta, Georgia, King quickly followed in his father’s
footsteps. At age 15, he entered Morehouse College to study religion and was ordained as a minister
four years later. He then received advanced degrees in theology from Crozer Seminary and Boston Uni-
versity before returning to the South in 1954 to serve as pastor in Montgomery, Alabama.
The following year, the eloquent King became a leading spokesman for the Montgomery bus boycott, a
citywide protest against local segregation laws. He then established the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference to coordinate civil rights activities in the South. Nonviolent resistance was the SCLC’s gov-
erning principle. “We must meet the forces of hate with the power of love,” King counseled his many
followers during the rallies and marches he organized to foster racial equality.
King’s philosophy of nonviolence soon spread to other acts of social protest – including “sit-ins”, inter-
state bus rides, voter registration drives, and a huge march on Washington, D.C. – and earned him the
Nobel Prize in 1964. Then, four years later, on a cool spring evening in Memphis, Tennessee, his voice
was suddenly silenced by an assassin’s bullet. Yet we still hear King’s call for a just society, and his
grand vision of a prejudice-free nation remains the greatest of all American dreams.
“I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, sons of former slaves
and sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of
brotherhood…
I have a dream my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not
be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today!”
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain
shall be made low, the rough places made plain, and the crooked places made
straight and the glory of the Lord will be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.
And when we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and ham-
let, from every state and city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s
children – black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Catholics and Protestants
– will be able to join hands and to sing the words of the old Negro Spiritual, “Free at
last, free at last, thank God almighty, we are free at last.”De La Salle Basketball
1130 Winton Drive • Concord, CA • 94518
Dear Basketball Enthusiasts:
On behalf of De La Salle High School and our DLS basketball program, I would like to welcome you to the 24th annual
Martin Luther King Classic. Over the 23 years, this event has been one of the premier high school basketball events in
the state of California.
The De La Salle community is delighted to host another great day of interscholastic basketball on the campus of De La
Salle High School. The lineup features great programs from around the state of California. From game one to game five,
every matchup should provide exciting and high level basketball.
This national holiday provides us with an opportunity to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the greatest human
rights activists of all time. A man of great courage and commitment to “the right things,” his words and actions still
reverberate around us calling us to action. His selfless actions and commitment to others truly were the embodiment of
what a great teammate should be.
We are far from justice in our country and we must commit to be better people to move towards a more just society.
As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will
not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” This will not happen overnight, but day by
day, each one of us has a responsibility to treat people with respect and fairness no matter their religious background,
skin color, or ethnicity.
Embracing his words, each of these school communities playing in this event today are making a profound impact for
the greater good. We would like to thank all the foundations and groups that give back to their communities and provide
opportunities for young men and women to learn life lessons through sports, education and a commitment of service to
others. So let us take this special moment to be truly aware that despite our differences, we are all in this together and
must work to make our society a better place.
I hope you enjoy the games and thank you for making this event such a memorable day for all these participants.
Sincerely,
Marcus Schroeder
Head Basketball CoachMLK EVENT PREVIEW
Top 25 Players To Watch At 24th Annual
De La Salle/MLK Jr. Classic
By Mitch Stephens He’s already secured seven college 6. Austin Johnson (Salesian)
MaxPreps/San Francisco Chronicle offers, including Kansas, USC, Cal, The 6-4 senior guard does it all for
Washington and Washington State. the Pride as the team’s leading scorer
Some of the state’s best high school and assist man. Blessed with great
players over the last two decades 3. Jacob Bannarbie (Valley Christian) length and ball skills, Johnson has
have played in the De La Salle/Martin What a gift for first-year Valley Christian offers from Northern Arizona and UC
Luther King Jr. Classic. coach Raymond Townsend as the 6-9, San Diego.
235-pound front-liner and his family
Among the best since the event tipped moved in from the San Diego region. 7. Tyler Harris (Salesian)
off in 1997 include Aaron Gordon, Ranked the No. 25 junior in California A four-star recruit from the Class
Ryan Anderson, DeMarcus Nelson by 247Sports, has six college offers, of 2023, Harris is ranked the No. 9
and most recently Jalen Green, a including Washington State, USF and junior player in California, according
current Rookie of the Year candidate Santa Barbara. In a big 52-47 West to 247Sports, and No. 83 11th-
with the Houston Rockets. Catholic Athletic League opening win grader in the country. The 6-7 wing is
at Bellarmine — the team’s first at the the Pride’s second-leading scorer and
Here are 25 players to keep an eye on Bells’ since 2005 — Bannarbie had 15 top rebounder.
at the 24th annual event hosted at De points, 14 rebounds and six assists.
La Salle. Besides his scoring and rebounding 8. Anthony Garcia (Capital Christian)
prowess, Townsend said “(Bannarbie) A strong defender who can shoot,
1. Aiden Mahaney (Campolindo) is a great passer.” drive and rebound, the 6-3 Garcia is
The 6-foot-3 senior point guard one of the best all-around athletes
led the Cougars to a CIF State D2 4. B.J. Davis (Modesto Christian) in the Sac-Joaquin Section. In
championship as a freshman, and a College offers keep piling up for the 10 games as the team’s starting
D1 NorCal crown as a sophomore 6-1 junior, who in the Crusaders’ first quarterback, Garcia threw for nearly
(COVID-19 wiped out the state title eight games averaged 15.6 points, 2,700 yards and 34 touchdowns
game). Last spring, the state’s No. 12 7.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.0 (four interceptions) and rushed for
recruit according to 247Sports missed steals per game. Washington State, 553 yards and eight more scores. He
most of the season with an ankle Fresno State and UOP are the latest was named the Sacramento Bee’s
injury. With Mahaney in the program, to offer the versatile guard with great Offensive Player of the Year.
the Cougars are 75-14. The St. Mary’s shooting range.
College signee is tough, smart, a 9. Takai Emerson-Hardy (Vanden)
scorer (17.3 ppg) and distributor. 5. Alec Burke (De La Salle) The 6-7 senior forward is one of
The last freshman to be ranked this the most versatile front line players
2. Jamari Phillips (Modesto Christian) high at the Classic was Kyree Walker in Northern California. He was the
The 6-3 sophomore made an of Moreau Catholic in 2017. He’s now game’s MVP in the 12th Annual
emphatic impact in his first seven in the NBA’s G League. A 6-5 ninth- NorCal Clash AAU showcase in
games of 2021-22 by averaging 24.4 grader, Burke appears on a lofty path August, going for 27 points, five
points and five rebounds. Following with a long frame, an elite basketball steals and three assists. Blessed with
back-to-back 29-point outbursts, IQ to go along with excellent all- a strong outside game and nice touch
he had games of 25, 22, 24 and around skills. Through the team’s first around the hoop, Emerson-Hardy has
26, while shooting 50 percent from 10 games (nine wins), he was DLS’ an offer from Northern Arizona.
the field and making 26 3-pointers. leading scorer and rebounder.10. Trey Knight (Moreau Catholic) 15. John Semany (De La Salle) rebounding. He and Bannarbie have
A fourth-year varsity player and third- The 6-1 senior guard is quick, smart shown great chemistry in the early
year starter, Knight is the Mariners’ and as tough as they come. “He’s going. Washington had a game-high
leading scorer and assist man in the hard to keep in front of,” De La Salle 17 points in Valley Christian’s big win
early going at 17.2 and 3.7 per game. coach Marcus Schroeder said. Better over Bellarmine.
The 6-foot guard is also a tremendous than all those traits, “He is a court
ball hawk with two steals per game. general who can run a team and make 21. Grant Lyon (University)
He has college offers from DePaul plays for his teammates. He makes With a season-ending knee injury to
and UC San Diego. others better.” The San Francisco Chronicle’s San
Francisco Spring Player of the Year
11. Jordan Webster (De La Salle) 16. Ahsan Huff (Vanden) Joey Kennedy, Lyon has had to pick
The 6-4 senior combo guard is A 6-6 sophomore, Huff is already up the slack. Already committed to
moving up recruiting charts rapidly. considered a Division I prospect. play next season at Linfield College in
Quick, dynamic in transition, and Excellent length, a nice touch around Oregon, the 6-2 senior is dynamic on
a good 3-point shooter, Webster is the rim and evolving skill set tell both sides of the court.
especially effective off the bounce. scouts his potential is off the charts.
He’s also a tenacious defender. “The 22. Javon Johnson (De La Salle)
best part,” Schroeder said. “He’s 17. Shane O’Reilly (Campolindo) The 6-4 senior combo guard uses his
getting better by the day.” Started the season with a bang, size and skill to get to the bucket. He’s
being named the MVP of the team’s a superb slasher and can also make
12. Cade Bennett (Campolindo) opener, a 50-42 win over Dublin in the opponents’ pay from the 3-point line.
The son of St. Mary’s College coach NorCal Tip-Off Classic. The 6-3 junior Beyond all that, he can also post up
Randy Bennett, Cade, a 6-foot senior, had 19 points in that one and is the and play with his back to the bucket.
has a huge basketball IQ. But he’s also Cougar’s second-leading scorer and
a solid scorer (10.1 ppg), distributor top rebounder. 23. Jalen Edwards (Bishop O’Dowd)
and defender for the Bay Area’s top- The athletic 6-3 senior guard runs
ranked team. . 18. Manasse Itete (Modesto Christian) the show for the Dragons. Heady (he
The 6-6 sophomore with excellent owns a 4.3 grade point average) and
13. Matthew Villanueva (Moreau hops has great length and timing. intuitive, Edwards’ assist-to-turnover
Catholic) He delivers much of the inside work ratio is exceptional.
The 6-foot senior guard, in his first for the Crusaders, who opened the
season with the Mariners, is off to a season 7-1. In a big 88-74 win over 24. Kellen Hampton (Moreau Catholic)
big start averaging 15.7 points and Weston Ranch, Itete had season The second freshman on the list, the
3.5 steals per game. Besides getting highs of 22 points and 13 rebounds. 6-6 wing has shown great potential,
points off the defensive end, he’s also He averages 11.7 and 7.7 on the year. while averaging a third-best 9.7
a tremendous shooter, having made points per game, with a high game of
50 percent on 3-pointers and 83 19. Billy Haggerty (De La Salle) 19 points. Through six games, he’s
percent at the line. The 6-5 junior point forward is another shooting 51 percent from the floor and
quickly developing standout in the 56 percent on 3-pointers (10 of 18).
14. Cameron Brown (Bishop O’Dowd) making. A good 3-point shooter who
The Dragons were supposed to center can also score in the post makes him 25. Amos Hodgson (Bishop O’Dowd)
around one of the nation’s top recruits a matchup problem for opponents. The 6-2 junior is extremely athletic
in 6-9 wing Jalen Lewis, who in July Haggerty is perhaps best playing out and he can really score. “When he
became the youngest U.S. player to of the pick-and-roll. gets it going,” O’Dowd coach Lou
ever sign a professional contract. Richie said. “He can score with the
That means players like Brown, a 6-3 20. Marcus Washington (Valley best of them.”
senior, have more chances to shine. Christian)
He scored 32 points in a game earlier A 6-6 sophomore gives the Warriors
this season. plenty of length, scoring ability andMLK HISTORY OF EVENT
Top 20 Players All-Martin Luther King Jr. Classic
Basketball Team (2003-2020)
By Mitch Stephens at Haas when Anderson had 29 points
One of the smoothest and polished
MaxPreps/San Francisco Chronicle and 16 rebounds. He went on to lead
players in Northern California,
Cal in scoring at 21.6 per game in
Cunningham appeared at the MLK
The Martin Luther King Jr. Classic 2007-08 and declared himself eligible
Classic as an unfinished product in
hosted by De La Salle (Concord) for the NBA draft shortly after. He had
2007. He was only a sophomore. He
has been a Bay Area prep basketball a notable NBA career that included
really took off the next two seasons,
jewel since 1997. being voted the Most Improved averaging 17.8 points as a junior and
Player in 2011-12. In 13 seasons,20.4 as a senior. He flourished at
I’ve been able to witness all of them he averaged 12.3 points and 5.3 Oregon State, earned second-team
since 2003 and from that point, rebounds per game with career highs
All-Pac-10 honors as a sophomore
here is an All-MLK Jr. Classic Top of 19.8 and 7.7 both in 2013-14 for
(14.2 points, 2.83 steals) and first-
20-player list. The games were the New Orleans Pelicans. team as a junior (17.9, 2.53 steals).
played at St. Mary’s College in He declared for the draft in 2012 and
Moraga before moving to Cal’s Haas Luke Babbitt was the No. 24 pick overall by the
Pavilion in 2006. The games returned Position: Forward Cavaliers who traded him to Dallas,
to McKeon Pavilion in 2017. High School: Galena (Reno, Nev.) who later dealt him to the Hawks. He
Year at MLK Classic: 2008 played 84 career NBA games and has
The criteria for these teams is 50 Beyond High School: Nevada, since split time between the G League
percent weighed upon what these overseas, NBA and playing overseas.
players accomplished in high
school and 50 percent of what they A three-time All-State player and two- Aaron Gordon
accomplished after. time Gatorade Nevada Player of the Position: Forward
Year, Babbitt scored a state-career High School: Archbishop Mitty (San
FIRST TEAM best 2,616 points. He was the No. 13 Jose)
recruit in the country his senior year Years at MLK Classic: 2012, 2013
Ryan Anderson and after two seasons at Nevada (in Beyond High School: Arizona, NBA
Position: Forward 2010 he was the WAC Player of the
High School: Oak Ridge (El Dorado Year) was the 16th pick of the 2010 He is the only three-time San
Hills) NBA draft. After three seasons with Francisco Chronicle Metro Player of
Year at MLK Classic: 2006 the Trailblazers, he played a season the Year while leading the Monarchs
Beyond High School: Cal, NBA in Russia before catching on in the to two state championships and
NBA. He played in parts of eight NBA three NorCal titles. He was selected
One of the greatest Sac-Joaquin seasons and in 381 games averaged the 2013 McDonald’s All-American
Section players, Anderson led his 4.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game. MVP. A regular on SportCenter’s Top
team to a state Division II title as a 10 Plays of the Day segment while
junior in 2005. The 6-foot-10 power Jared Cunningham starring at Arizona, Gordon played
forward averaged 17.4 as a junior Position: Guard only one season for the Wildcats
and 28.9 points and 10.9 rebounds High School: San Leandro before picked No. 4 in the 2014 NBA
as a senior. One of those games was Year at MLK Classic: 2007 draft by the Orlando Magic. He earned
a 65-60 win over San Leandro in the Beyond High School: Oregon State, global fame by finishing second in the
premier game of the MLK Jr. contest G League, NBA 2016 NBA All-Star game slam dunkcontest. In his eighth NBA season, a state title in 2012 and to a 100- career at Duke. The final two years there
now with the Denver Nuggets, Gordon 8 record in three seasons. He was he averaged 14.1 and 14.5 points per
boasts career averages of 12.7 points picked as one of the top 20 players game. He had short bouts in the NBA
and 6.3 rebounds per game. He’s also in the country by several scouting with the Warriors, Bucks and Bulls, but
considered an elite defender. services. At Cal, he finished 25th greater success in Europe. He was
all-time in career points (1,227) named first team All-Euroleague in
Jalen Green and was the team’s top scorer last 2014 and in 2016 was named French
Position: Guard year as a senior (14.3). He was League All-Star. At 36, he’s still playing
High School: San-Joaquin Memorial, drafted by the Celtics in 2017 with professionally overseas.
Prolific Prep the 56th selection overall and split
Year at MLK Classic: 2019 time between the big squad and the Leon Powe
Beyond High School: NBA G League, G League for one season. Position: Center
NBA (Houston Rockets) High School: Oakland Tech (Oakland)
Jabari Brown Years at MLK Classic: 2003
A prep All-American at SJM where he Position: Guard Beyond High School: Cal, NBA
played three seasons and averaged High School: Salesian, Findlay Prep
30.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.6 (Henderson, Nev.), Oakland A two-time San Francisco Chronicle
assists as a junior. That included a Years at MLK Classic: 2008, 2009 Metro Player of the Year, the 6-8 post
29-point outburst against De La Salle Beyond High School: Oregon, led Tech to two Northern California
at the MLK Classic, in which the Missouri, NBA, overseas, G League Division I titles. Following a great
Spartans prevailed 53-47. At Prolific career at Cal, he helped the Celtics
Prep, the 6-6 senior averaged 31.5 Brown led Salesian to a state to an NBA title in 2008. In six career
points, 7.5 rebounds and five assists championship as a very polished seasons with the Celtics and Cavs, he
leading his team to a 31-3 record. sophomore, before heading to Findlay averaged 6.2 points and 3.8 rebounds
That earned him Sports Illustrated’s Prep for a half-season. He returned per game.
National Player of the Year. Instead to Oakland, where he averaged 24.8
of college, he opted for the NBA’s G points per game his senior year. As Juan Toscano-Anderson
League Ignite, signing a one-year, a junior at Missouri, the 6-6 shooting Position: Forward
$600,000 contract. He averaged guard averaged 19.9 points per game, High School: Castro Valley
17.9 points per game, before being earned first team All-SEC honors Year at MLK Classic: 2011
selected No. 2 in the 2021 NBA draft and declared for the NBA Draft. Beyond High School: Marquette, Liga
by the Rockets. He’s a Rookie of the He eventually signed two 10-day Nacional de Baloncesto (LNDB), CBA,
Year favorite. contracts with the Lakers, scoring 32 NBA (Golden State Warriors)
points in the team’s 2014-15 season-
SECOND TEAM finale, but was the final cut in 2015- Born in East Oakland, starred for the
16. He has since split time between 30-2 Castro Valley team that claimed
Jabari Bird playing overseas and the G League. historic NCS title while averaging
Position: Guard 16.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.0
High School: Salesian (Richmond) DeMarcus Nelson assists per game. Had four productive
Years at MLK Classic: 2011, 2012, Position: Guard years at Marquette, first starting as
2013 High School: Vallejo, Sheldon a sophomore. Undrafted, was a fan
Beyond High School: Cal, NBA, G (Sacramento) favorite in Mexican for three seasons
League Years at MLK Classic: 2003 before being invited and earning spot
Beyond High School: Duke, NBA, with Santa Cruz Warriors before being
A McDonald’s All-American, the overseas called up with Golden State Warriors
lean 6-6 guard was a three-time and inking a three-year deal in 2020.
first-team All-Metro selection and He graduated from Sheldon as A Bay Area fan favorite he wears No.
he scored more than 2,000 points in California’s career scoring leader 95 to honor his boyhood home on
his prep career. He led the Pride to before a productive four-year college Oakland’s 95th Ave.THIRD TEAM but was highly under-recruited. He had in Mexico where at age 34 still plays
a stellar college career, and finished today.
Brandon Ashley first in school history in steals, fourth
Position: Forward in assists and seventh in scoring. He Marcus Lee
High School: Bishop O’Dowd averaged 14.1, 15.8 and 13.3 points Position: Center
(Oakland), Findlay Prep per game in scoring his final three High School: Deer Valley (Antioch)
Years at MLK Classic: 2010, 2011 years at Montana and was considered Years at MLK Classic: 2012, 2013
Beyond High School: University of its top defender. Cherry was a three- Beyond High School: Kentucky, Cal, G
Arizona, NBA, G League, overseas time first-team All-Big Sky performer. League, overseas
He played briefly for the Cleveland
The multi-talented 6-8 forward and Cavaliers in 2014, one season for A current redshirt senior at Cal, Lee
three-year starter at Bishop O’Dowd the Santa Cruz Warriors of G League was a dynamic talent at Deer Valley,
transferred to Findlay Prep his senior but the rest of his professional career where he averaged 17.7 points, 19.5
season and averaged 15.3 points and overseas where he is now at age 30. rebounds and 6.7 blocks as a senior
6.8 rebounds per game, leading his and 13.9 points, 13.1 rebounds and
team to a 32-1 record and ESPN NHSI Dior Lowhorn 9.1 blocks as a junior. He led Deer
national title. At Bishop O’Dowd he Position: Forward Valley to its first North Coast Section
led the Dragons to three straight NCS High School: International Studies crown in 2013 and was a McDonald’s
titles. A McDonald’s All-American, Academy (San Francisco), All-American. In his junior season at
Ashley played on the USA Basketball’s Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco), Kentucky, he averaged 8.4 points,
U19 World Championship team Berkeley 7.0 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per
before a solid three-year college Years at MLK Classic: 2004, 2005 game and shot 68 percent from the
career at Arizona. He was named the Beyond High School: Texas Tech, field. He transferred to Cal where he
Most Outstanding player at the 2015 USF, overseas. redshirted for one season, before
Pac-12 tournament before declaring starting all 32 games as a senior and
for the NBA draft. He joined the NBA One of the most dynamic and chiseled averaged 11.4 points, 7.2 rebounds
Hawks and Mavericks before being players of his era, the rugged 6-foot- and 1.6 blocks per season. He caught
waived. He’s since split time between 6 scoring machine led Berkeley to on with the Miami Heat and played a
the G League and overseas and its first NCS title since 1978 with a season in the G League before playing
currently is playing in Italy. crown in 2005. As a sophomore at professionally in Italy and Turkey
Riordan, he broke the school’s single- where he is today.
Will Cherry game scoring record with 48 before
Position: Guard transferring to Berkeley, where he Ivan Rabb
High School: McClymonds (Oakland) was the Metro Player of the Year in Position: Center
Years at MLK Classic: 2007, 2008, 2005 when he averaged 26.9 points High School: Bishop O’Dowd
2009 per game. Lowhorn played a season (Oakland, Calif.)
Beyond High School: University of for Bobby Knight at Texas Tech and Years at MLK Classic: 2013, 2014
Montana, NBA, G League, overseas then for legendary Eddie Sutton at Beyond High School: Cal, NBA
USF. He’s the only player in NCAA
One of the Bay Area’s most complete history to play for two coaches with A three-year starter at O’Dowd, the
and unsung guards, the 6-foot point more than 800 wins. In three seasons 6-10 post had an illustrious prep
guard led McClymonds to a perfect at USF, he averaged 20.5, 20.1 and career, leading the Dragons to a
33-0 season and state Division I 18.9 points per game and was the combined record of 82-13, won
title by averaging 12.0 points, 8.0 fastest in school history to score three NCS, two Northern California
rebounds, 5.0 assists and 4.0 steals 1,000 points, breaking the mark of Bill and one state title. A two-time Metro
per game. He scored a game-high 19 Russell. Lowhorn was invited to pre- Player of the Year, he averaged 24.5
points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the draft workouts with the Trailblazers, points, 16.3 rebounds and 4.5 blocks
state title win. The four-year starter led Kings and Warriors but eventually his senior year. A McDonald’s All-
McClymonds to more than 110 wins played professionally overseas and American, he chose to stay at Cal forhis sophomore season after earning found a home in Santa Barbara where 9.1 rebounds and shot 63 percent
second-team All-Pac 10 honors as a he really blossomed his junior season, from the field his senior year when the
freshman. He earned first-team All- averaging a Big West Conference-best Cougars went 29-5. He played on the
Pac 12 honors, averaging 12.5 points 21.1 points per game. He averaged same prep team as Cal post Devon
and 8.6 rebounds per game. He was 20.2 as a senior and was Big West co- Hardin and All-Metro point guard Trae
the No. 35 pick overall by the Indiana Player of the Year and gained HM All- Clark. He had a superb college career
Pacers in the 2017 draft, played two American status. He went undrafted at San Diego State under Steve Fisher,
seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies but had a successful 11-year All- and was the team’s leading scorer
before two seasons in the G League. Star professional career overseas (14.0) and rebounder his senior year
in Poland, Germany, Greece, Italy, for a 26-10 team. He played nine
FOURTH TEAM Argentina and Israel. seasons overseas.
DeVon Hardin Theo Robertson Cassius Stanley
Position: Center Position: Forward Position: Guard
High School: Newark Memorial High School: De La Salle High School: Harvard-Westlake,
(Newark, Calif.) Years at MLK Classic: 2003, 2004, Sierra Canyon
Years at MLK Classic: 2004, 2005 2005 Years at MLK Classic: 2017
Beyond High School: Cal, NBA, Beyond High School: Cal, NBA/ Beyond High School: Duke, NBA G
overseas college coach League, NBA
One of the most athletic prep centers A three-year starter at both De La A high-flier and spectacular high
we’ve seen, the then 6-10, 220-pound Salle and Cal, the 6-6 small forward school player even as a freshman. As
post was a first-team All-Metro pick was an All-Metro player as a senior a senior he averaged 17.8 points, 6.2
his senior year in 2004 when he when he averaged 17.1 points and rebounds and 2.9 assists per game
averaged 12.9 points, 11.4 rebounds 6.3 rebounds. He finished stellar high while leading Sierra Canyon to a 32-3
and 4.4 blocks per game. He played school career with 1,220 points and record and state title. After being
four seasons at Cal as a defensive was school 3-point record holder named to the All-ACC freshman team,
stopper and shot blocker mostly. He when he left high school. At Cal, he he declared for the 2020 NBA draft
was the No. 50 pick of the 2008 NBA was voted second-team All-Pac 10 and was selected as the No. 54 pick
draft by the then Seattle SuperSonics. as a senior and left as the school’s in the second round by the Indiana
Various injuries, including a stress best career three-point shooter at Pacers. He played in the G League,
fracture to his left tibia, curtailed his
44 percent. His scoring average waived and signed by the Detroit
NBA career but he played overseas increased every season at 6.0, 8.8, Pistons who called him up on a 10-
professionally seven seasons. 13.1 and 14.4. He spent two years day contract on Christmas 2021.
as Cal’s Director of Operations, one
Alex Harris season as an assistant coach before HONORABLE MENTION
Position: Guard working as player development coach
High School: St. Joseph Notre Dame with both the Lakers and Warriors. Centers
(Alameda) John McArthur (De La Salle, Santa
Years at MLK Classic: 2004 Kyle Spain Clara) 2007-2011
Beyond High School: UCSB, overseas Position: Forward
High School: Newark Memorial Forwards
The 6-5 shooting guard led the Years at MLK Classic: 2004, 2005 Tydus Berhoeven (Manteca, Fresno
Pilots to the 2004 Division V state Beyond High School: San Diego State, State) 2017
championship, hitting the game- Mexico, Europe Jerry Brown (Sacred Heart Cathedral
winning 3-pointer in the final minute. (San Francisco), Fresno State, Santa
He averaged 19.1 points per game Ranked the fourth best small forward Clara) 2008
and was the 2004 Metro Player of the on the West Coast by Prep West Oscar Frayer (Moreau Catholic, Grand
Year. Not a blue-chip recruit, Harris Hoops, Spain averaged 17.1 points, Canyon University), 2016, 2015Kevin Greene (Sacred Heart Cathedral, Jordan Ratinho (De La Salle, USF) as a sophomore, but has upped that USC football) 2008 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 past 20 ppg as a senior. He’s the Darius Nelson (Sheldon, UTEP, Brandon Smith (De La Salle, Cal) 2006, unquestioned leader of a team that Fullerton) 2007, 2008, 2009 started the season 12-0. He had a Frank Otis (McClymonds, SMU, Kendall Smith (Deer Valley, UNLV) season-high 29 points in a 77-39 win Weber State) 2007, 2008 2012, 2013 over Gardena. Damon Powell (McClymonds, Los Quentin Thomas (Oakland Tech, Duke) Medanos, overseas) 2007, 2008, 2009 2003 8. Carter Bryant (Fountain Valley) Kyle Roemer (De La Salle, Colgate, Amadi Udenyi (De La Salle, Pepperdine) The 6-6 sophomore already has an overseas) 2003, 2004 2009, 2010, 2011 offer from USC. Blessed with good Cameron Shelton (Damien, Northern Kwame Vaughn (Skyline, Cal State bloodlines — his dad D’Cean played Arizona) 2018 Fullerton) 2007 at Long Beach State and his uncle Desmond Simmons (Salesian, Kyree Walker (Moreau Catholic, Hillcrest Travon played at Missouri — Bryant Washington) 2008, 2009, 2010 Prep, G League) 2017 is rising up recruiting rankings due Solomon Young (Sacramento, Iowa D’erryl Williams (Sheldon, San Diego to his bounce, length, ball skills and State), 2014, 2015, 2016 State) 2010, 20-11 shot-making ability. Guards Other notable alumni/athletes 10. Kenny Manzi (Rolling Hills Prep) Dakari Allen (Sheldon, San Diego State) Mark Appel (Monte Vista (Danville) The 6-8 junior post does most of 2010, 2011 — 2009. the inside work for the Huskies who Justin Argenal (De La Salle, Chico Another Stanford graduate, No. 1 pick started the season 12-0. A defensive State) 2004, 2003, 2002 of the 2013 Major League Baseball force and rim protector, Manzi Dominic Artis (Salesian, Findlay Prep, Draft. Signed with Astros. averages double figures in points and Oregon) 2009, 2010, 2011 rebounds. He had 20 points and 12 Paris Austin (Bishop O’Dowd, Boise Zach Ertz (Monte Vista) – 2009. rebounds in a 76-52 win over Los State) 2013, 2014 Stanford All-American tight end, NFL Angeles CES. Roderick Bobbit (Castro Valley, Indian Pro Bowler with Philadelphia Eagles, Hills CC) 2011 Arizona Cardinals. 12. Roddie Anderson (Fountain Chris Brew (Saint Mary’s (Albany, Valley) UCSB) 2006, 2009 Kevin Laue (Amador Valley, The 6-1 senior point guard has Will Brew (St. Mary’s, UCSB) 2006 Manhattan College) — 2008. already signed to play at UC San Mario Dunn (Salesian, Montana) 2011, Born with half of left arm, the 6-11 Diego next season. Anderson does 2012, 2013 post started for Amador Valley- a lot of everything on the floor as he Larry Gurganious (St. Mary’s, Gonzaga) Pleasanton and Manhattan College. showed in a season-opening 64-61 2003, 2004, 2005 His life story “Long Shot” is a win over Beckman with 15 points, 10 Demari Milstead (Moreau Catholic, documentary film. rebounds and nine assists. Grand Canyon) 2015, 2016, 2017 Tim Pierce (Fremont-Oakland, Hercules, NOTES: 19. Aden Casarez (Fountain Valley) Arizona State, San Jose State) 2003 3. Benny Gealer (Rolling Hills Prep) There might not be a better shooter Elliott Pitts (De La Salle, Arizona) 2010, They call the crafty 6-foot senior guard in the Classic as the 6-2 senior can 2011, 2012, 2013 Benny Buckets for his propensity really light it up as he showed in a Sayeed Pridgett (El Cerrito, Montana) to make big shots. He’s been on season-opening win with 24 points. 2016, 2015, 2014 recruiting lists since he entered He was 6-for-6 on 3-pointers, a trait Junior Russell (Santa Cruz, Fullerton Rolling Hills Prep as a freshman. He he’s shown throughout his varsity State) 2005 averaged 14 points and 4.5 assists career.
MLK EVENT PREVIEW By Mitch Stephens MaxPreps/San Francisco Chronicle It’s been almost two years since the last De La Salle/Martin Luther King Jr. Classic basketball event has been held due to COVID-19. For first-year De La Salle coach Marcus Schroeder it’s been 16 years since he was a participant. The current 33-year- old was a star guard for the 2006 De La Salle team that won a state championship under Frank Allocco. After a stellar college career at Princeton and decade-long coaching run at St. Mary’s College, Schroeder has returned to lead the Spartans who as of Dec. 29 were off to an 11-1 start. They’ll play perennial Sac-Joaquin Section power Capital Christian-Sacramento in one of the two afternoon session games of this 24th annual event. Schroeder accepted the head coaching duties in Aug. after a 10-year stint at St. Mary’s, where he was the associate head coach for the nationally-ranked program. He began at SMC as a graduate assistant in 2012 and worked his way up. He sees his return as De La Salle coach as a great opportunity to pass on what was offered to him. “I feel honored to be the head coach and leader of the De La Salle basketball program,” he said. “I learned so much as a player playing for the Spartans and I hope to bring the things I’ve learned throughout my life and teach young men life lessons through the game of basketball. “I care deeply about each kid in our program from the two freshman teams to JV to varsity.” The MLK Classic was a part of Schroeder’s De La Salle experience and he said he’s excited to compete in the event again, this time as a coach, mentor and teacher. “The last 25 years of basketball on MLK day have produced us with some great West Coast matchups, a ton of exciting games and a chance to reflect on the values and lessons that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached every day. “Ultimately, this is a chance to come together as a community through basketball to hopefully build a more just society.” Here are game-by-game breakdowns of the five games that return to De La Salle’s gym after being held at Cal’s Haas Pavilion and SMC’s McKeon Pavilion.
Moreau Catholic-Hayward vs. Vanden-Fairfield
Time: 11 a.m.
Head coaches: Frank Knight (Moreau Catholic), Micheal
Holloway (Vanden)
2021 spring records: Moreau Catholic 6-2, Vanden 10-3
2021-22 (as of Jan. 12): Moreau Catholic 10-3, Vanden 5-9
Moreau Catholic Vanden
Points per game (allowed): Moreau Catholic 77.3 (54.6),
Vanden 60.8 (59.9) by a total of 15 points. … Emerson-Hardy is one of the
most fluid bigs in Northern California. The 6-7 forward has
State rankings (MaxPreps computer): Moreau Catholic No. an offer from Northern Arizona and more figure to come.
116, Vanden No. 280 … In 2017, Vanden (30-4) lost in the NorCal D3 finals to
eventual state champion Mission-San Francisco (72-68).
Record previous five seasons: Moreau Catholic 97-38, … Moreau’s top player, 6-0 point guard Trey Knight is a
Vanden 107-33 third-year starter and son of head coach Frank Knight. He’s
steadily upped his scoring average to more than 17 points
Terrific trios: Moreau Catholic — G Trey Knight, G Matthew per game. … Remarkably, this is the first meeting between
Villanueva, F Kellen Hampton; Vanden — F Takai Emerson- the two programs since at least 2004. … Moreau scored 97
Hardy, F Ahsan Huff, G Jalen Encina in each of its back-to-back wins over Newark Memorial and
Tamalpais. … After a tough seven-point opening defeat to St.
Briefly: Don’t be fooled by Vanden’s early record. The Francis, Moreau Catholic won six straight, scoring at least 83
Vikings played a powerhouse schedule and lost five games in five of the victories.
Moreau Catholic Vanden
No. Name Pos. Year Ht. No. Name Year
00 Amare Edmondson W Sr. 6’4 0 Jake Johnson IV Sr.
3 Trey Knight G Sr. 6’0 1 Mikey Johnson Sr.
4 Matthew Villanueva G Sr. 6’0
2 Tyler Thompson So.
5 Robert Morgan II W Jr. 6’5
3 Jalen Encinas Sr.
10 Owen Arnst G Sr. 5’10
4 Sterling McClanahan Jr.
11 LeBrie Goudy-Lee W Jr. 6’4
12 James Bell W Sr. 6’3 5 Ahsan Huff So.
15 Malachi Salazar-Alexander G Sr. 6’1 11 Daniel Hughes Sr.
20 Bryce Torres G Jr. 6’2 12 Jamari Taylor Sr.
21 Dylan Parreno G Sr. 5’11 13 Jayden Robinson So.
22 Jesse Ybarra G Jr. 5’9
20 Trevor Morris Jr.
23 Kellen Hampton W Fr. 6’6
21 Antoine Thaxton Sr.
24 Kingston Gonzalez F Fr. 6’5
22 Edric Dennis Jr.
25 Joseph Cid G Jr. 5’9
30 Carson Mandigma G Jr. 5’10 23 Takai Emerson-Hardy Sr.
31 Jack Buckley F Jr. 6’7 25 Isaiah Gomez Sr.
44 Dominic Walker G Fr. 6’3
Head Coach: Frank Knight Head Coach: Micheal HollowayUniversity-San Francisco vs. Bishop O’Dowd-Oakland
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Head coaches: Randy Bessolo (University), Lou Richie
(Bishop O’Dowd)
2021 spring records: University 13-2, Bishop O’Dowd 9-4
2021-22 (as of Jan. 12): University 9-7, Bishop O’Dowd 1-4
University Bishop O’Dowd
Points per game (allowed): University 64.4 (55.6), Bishop
O’Dowd 56.8 (63.2) of the Year. Kennedy had a monster off season and upgraded
his lofty recruitment another notch but injured his knee in the
State rankings (MaxPreps computer): University No. 253, second game of the season. … Lyon, a defensive dynamo,
Bishop O’Dowd 310 already is lined up to play next season at Linfield College in
Oregon. … Bessolo is a wizard at rallying teams and the Red
Record previous five seasons: University 121-30, Bishop Devils have been competitive. Their six early losses were to
O’Dowd 101-37 California teams in the MaxPreps Top 125 computer rankings.
… The Dragons were hit hard by COVID while at the Tarkanian
Terrific trios: University — G Grant Lyon, F F Cole Boake, Classic in Las Vegas and had to cancel a trip to Torrey Pines.
F-C Vinny Brugioni. Bishop O’Dowd — G Cameron Brown, G … If Kennedy was a major blow to University, nothing quite
Jalen Edwards, G Amos Hodgson compared to O’Dowd’s loss of national Top 5 2023 recruit
Jalen Lewis, who signed a professional contract in July. …
Briefly: University’s season was derailed early by a season- Brown broke loose for 32 points in an early nonleague game. …
ending knee injury to 6-7 junior power forward Joey Kennedy, O’Dowd’s 2015 squad, led by Ivan Rabb and Paris Austin, is the
the San Francisco Chronicle’s Spring San Francisco Player only Open Division boys champion from Northern California.
University Bishop O’Dowd
No. Name Pos. Year Ht. No. Name Pos. Year Ht.
1 Noah Sebhatleab F Sr. 6’0” 1 Lloyd Burrows F Sr. 6’4”
2 Matt Moore F Jr. 6’3” 2 Jalen Edwards G Sr. 6’2”
3 Grant Lyon (C) G Sr. 6’2” 3 Cameron Brown G Sr. 6’3”
5 Vinny Brugioni F Sr. 6’2” 5 Amos Hodgson G Jr. 6’2”
10 Cole Boake G So. 6’3” 11 Miles Dixon G So. 6’0”
12 Luke Burton G Fr. 5’10” 14 Daniel Wilson G Sr. 6’1”
13 Joey Kennedy (C) F Jr. 6’6” 15 Ashley Yorozu-Suttle C Sr. 6’6”
15 Will Perkins F So. 6’4” 20 Myles De Los Santos Moore G/F Sr. 6’4”
20 Jackson Boake (C) F Sr. 6’3” 21 Tobias Aisien G/F So. 6’4”
21 Trevor Tarm G So. 5’10” 24 Leo Chapman G/F So. 6’2”
22 Roman Leraris G Jr. 5’11” 25 Samuel Chavarin G So. 6’1”
23 Gus Parsons G So. 6’0” 34 Miles Burrows F Jr. 6’4”
24 Luke Bradley F Jr. 6’4” 35 Cahal Connolly C Sr. 6’8”
25 Gus Fried G Sr. 6’3”
33 Thomas Woeber F Jr. 6’4”
Head Coach: Randy Bessolo Head Coach: Lou RichieCampolindo-Moraga vs. Valley Christian
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Head coaches: Steven Dyer (Campolindo), Raymond
Townsend (Valley Christian)
2021 spring records: Campolindo 15-0, Valley Christian 5-8
2021-22 (as of Jan. 12): Campolindo 9-1, Valley Christian 6-5
Campolindo Valley Christian
Points per game (allowed): Campolindo 63 (44.6), Valley
Christian 58.9 (57.0) Northern California’s top player in Mahaney, a 6-2 point guard
who does nothing but win. … The Cougars won a state D2
State rankings (MaxPreps computer): Campolindo No. 8, title in 2018, took a NorCal D1 crown in 2019 before COVID
Valley Christian No. 269 prevented them from a possible back-to-back, and last spring
they were undefeated. …. They had a 25-game win streak
Record previous five seasons: Campolindo 109-35, Valley over three seasons snapped with a 69-64 loss to Dallas power
Christian 54-66 Old Cliff Faith Family Academy Dec. 27 at Torrey Pines. …
Townsend, in his first season, is a former NBA and UCLA
Terrific trios: Campolindo — G Aidan Mahaney, G Cade standout player. … Bannarbie, a 6-9, 230-pound junior, recently
Bennett, F Shane O’Reilly; Valley Christian — F Jacob had 15 points, 14 rebounds and six assists as Valley Christian
Bannarbie, G-F Pasha Goodarzie, F Marcus Washington beat Bellarmine 52-47, the team’s first road win over the Bells
since 2005. … Bannarbie, a recent transfer from Torrey Pines
Briefly: The Cougars of Campolindo have been the SF Bay (San Diego), is rated the No. 25 junior in the state by 247Sports.
Area’s top team for more than a season now, thanks to terrific … Another starter, 6-5 senior point guard Nico D’Augusta,
chemistry, great ball movement and defense and maybe recently gained eligibility after transferring from Los Altos.
Campolindo Valley Christian
No. Name Pos. Year Ht. No. Name Pos. Year Ht. Wt.
1 Clay Naffziger G Jr. 6’2 1 Taj Gakhal SG, PG Jr. 6’2” 165
2 Tyler Bergren G So. 5’6 2 Kenny Harper SG, SF, PG Jr. 6’4” 185
3 Gabe Johnson G Sr. 6’0 3 Pasha Goodarzi SG, SF Jr. 6’5” 190
4 Nico D’augusta PG Sr. 6’5” 190
5 Shane O’Reilly G Jr. 6’3
5 Tzahari Trevino SG, PG So. 6’4” 185
10 Tyler Vineyard F Sr. 6’4
10 Jacob Bannarbie SF, PF, C Jr. 6’9” 230
11 Dylan Mansour G So. 6’2
11 Jai Gulati PG, SG Sr. 6’0” 165
12 Justin Yasukochi G Sr. 6’3
12 Chidi Onu C, PF Sr. 6’7” 195
15 Justin Chan G Sr. 5’10
15 Marcus Washington SF So. 6’6” 215
20 Aidan Mahaney G Sr. 6’3
20 Noah Lodewyk SF, PF, C Sr. 6’6” 190
22 Cade Bennett G Sr. 6’1
22 Armand Kalns SF, PF Jr. 6’6” 195
24 Logan Robeson G Jr. 6’3 24 Shea Mattox SG Jr. 6’1”
40 Dom Sanguinetti F Jr. 6’4 25 Jonah Corie SG, SF Jr. 6’2” 165
44 Matt Radell C Sr. 6’6 33 Matthew Aboujudom PG Jr. 6’2” 165
Head Coach: Steven Dyer Head Coach: Raymond TownsendDe La Salle-Concord vs. Capital Christian-Sacramento
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Head coaches: Marcus Schroeder (De La Salle), Michael
Lorente (Capital Christian)
2021 spring records: De La Salle 10-6, Capital Christian 12-2
2021-22 (as of Jan. 12): De La Salle 10-4, Capital Christian
6-7
De La Salle Capital Christian
Points per game (allowed): De La Salle 55.9 (46.0), Capital
Christian 51.7 (55.5) . … The program’s high-water mark was 2013-14 when the
Cougars went 28-4 and finished No. No. 17 in the final state
State rankings (MaxPreps computer): De La Salle No. 41, computer rankings. … Garcia is one of the tournament’s top
Capital Christian No. 206 all-around athletes. As a quarterback on the football team,
he was the Sacramento Bee’s 2021 Offensive Player of the
Record previous five seasons: De La Salle 112-33, Capital Year. … Capital Christian’s seven losses have come against
Christian 99-41 teams with combined records of 75-30. … De La Salle lost
just once in Schroeder’s first 11 games as coach, that loss
Terrific trios: De La Salle — F Alec Burke, G Jordan Webster, was 48-41 to Campolindo in the semifinals at the Gridley
F Billy Haggerty; Capital Christian — G Anthony Garcia, G Tournament. …. The Spartans opened the season with a
Kanye Clarke, W Micah Hobson nonleague win over Elk Grove (58-47) before winning their
own Chris Vontoure Classic with a 46-40 championship win
Briefly: In just his second season, Lorente takes over one of over Serra-San Mateo. … The Spartans also lost 55-54 in the
the top programs in the Sac-Joaquin Section. The Cougars finals of the Xavier Winter Showcase in Coachella Valley to
have won five SJS titles: 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012. national power Mater Dei-Santa Ana.
De La Salle Capital Christian
No. Name Pos. Year Ht. No. Name Pos. Year Ht. Wt.
3 Jordan Webster PG Sr. 6’4 0 Jordan Smith W, P Sr. 6’5” 185
4 Thomas Lawrence PG Jr. 5’10 1 Anthony Garcia G Sr. 6’4” 185
5 Billy Haggerty SF Jr. 6’5 2 Desmin Rushton W Sr. 6’3” 195
10 RJ Cabeceiras SG Jr. 5’10 3 Kanye Clarke PG Jr. 6’0” 170
11 Matt Daly SG Jr. 6’2 4 Marcellas Jackson P So. 6’6” 180
13 Evan Wells SF Jr. 6’4 5 Steven Keene W Jr. 6’4” 175
14 Michael Boyle SG Sr. 6’0 10 Chris Fuerst G Jr. 6’0” 165
20 Johnny Semany PG Sr. 6’2 11 Cory Connor G So. 6’3” 185
21 John Rathbun SF Sr. 6’3 12 Bradley Bridges G Fr. 6’1” 160
22 Cebrián Carter SF Sr. 6’4 15 Jaylen Valdez G Fr. 6’1” 160
24 Javon Johnson SG Sr. 6’4 21 Lonnie Horne G Sr. 6’1” 180
25 Elijah Keys PF Sr. 6’5 22 Jayden Nolen W Jr. 6’3” 175
30 Johnny Cerruti PF Jr. 6’6 23 Isaiah Johnson W Jr. 6’1” 170
32 John Flannigan PF Sr. 6’9 24 Devin Lewis PG Jr. 5’11” 170
33 Alec Blair SG Fr. 6’5 25 Micah Hobson W, P Jr. 6’5” 185
42 Stephen Voorhees PF Sr. 6’5
Head Coach: Marcus Schroeder Head Coach: Michael LorenteSalesian vs. Modesto Christian
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Head coaches: Bill Mellis (Salesian), Brice Fantazia (Modesto
Christian)
2021 spring records: Salesian 13-2, Modesto Christian 15-0
2021-22 (as of Jan. 12): Salesian 4-4, Modesto Christian 13-1
Salesian Modesto Christian
Points per game (allowed): Salesian 58.1 (50.1), Modesto
Christian 81.9 (59.4) … The last meeting, Modesto Christian stunned the top-seeded
Pride 56-55 in the 2019 Open Division semifinals. … The Cru-
State rankings (MaxPreps computer): Salesian No. 125, saders dominated most of the preseason, but suffered a 77-56
Modesto Christian No. 14 loss to Clovis North at the Nike Invitational at Clovis West on
Dec. 9. … Phillips, a sophomore guard with seven college
Record previous five seasons: Salesian 126-17, Modesto offers, is one of the state’s top scorers at more than 24 points
Christian 112-32 per game. … Davis, a junior guard, also has numerous offers.
… Salesian’s combination of Austin Johnson, a 6-4 senior, and
Terrific trios: Salesian — G Austin Johnson, F Tyler Harris, G 6-7 Harris, the state’s No. 9 rated junior, is perhaps the best
Amani Johnson; Modesto Christian — G Jamari Phillips, G. 1-2 punch in the Classic. … As of Dec. 28, Salesian coach
B.J. Davis, F Manasse Itete Bill Mellis has 588 wins according to the Cal-Hi Sports record
book. He’s led the Pride to two state titles. … The Pride’s 4-4
Briefly: Great matchup of perennial NorCal powers. … The start is a product of a tough schedule that included impressive
teams have played seven times since 2004 with Salesian wins over Greenhill-Addison (Texas) and St. Bernard-Playa del
winning five times though they’ve split the last four meetings. Rey at the Tarkanian Invitational in Las Vegas.
Salesian Modesto Christian
No. Name Pos. Year Ht. Wt. No. Name Pos. Year Ht.
0 Alex Quick G Sr. 5’11” 160 2 Ty Virgil G So. 6’4”
2 Eric Watson F Jr. 6’2” 165 3 Austin Moore F Sr. 6’5”
3 Austin Johnson G Sr. 6’4” 200 4 Sam Smith G Jr. 5’5”
5 Tyler Harris G Jr. 6’7” 185 10 BJ Davis G Jr. 6’1”
10 Evin Goodwin G Jr. 6’2” 200 11 Manasse Itete F So. 6’6”
11 Emerson Jones F Jr. 6’6” 175 12 Zeke Davis Fr. 6’3”
12 Amani Johnson G So. 6’2” 195 13 Prince Oseya C Jr. 6’10”
13 Chris Sanders F Sr. 6’6” 185 22 Drevon Johnson F So. 6’7”
14 Jaylen Wheeler G So. 6’0” 160 23 Everett Hunter F Sr. 6’4”
15 Zander Jimenez G So. 6’1” 160 24 Jamari Phillips G So. 6’3”
20 Alvin Loving G Fr. 6’3” 210 33 Brandon Swoopes F Jr. 6’3”
22 Taiwo Busari F Sr. 6’7” 175 Darius Smith G Jr.
24 Logan Coverson G Sr. 6’0” 165 Henoc Kabeya Jr.
31 Ajamu Reed F Sr. 6’0” 165 Alex Argandar G Sr. 6’1”
32 Ebo Wilson C So. 6’9” Zion Jones Sr.
Head Coach: Bill Mellis Head Coach: Brice FantaziaMission of De La Salle
High School
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loved, instructed, and guided according to the traditions of the Brothers of the Christian
Schools and the charism of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, Founder of the Brothers and
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faith life, sponsorship of strong academic programs, a wide range of student activities,
and the witness of a concerned and dedicated faculty, administration, and staff.
De La Salle High School recognizes and promotes the dignity and respect of each student
by providing an environment that is moral, caring, and joyful. Within such a setting, the
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