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Junior College Players 2002

DAVID ASKEW 5’10 FR SAN JOSE CC

A two time All League performer from James Logan . A true point guard with the ability to score. Can shoot from anywhere, especially from three point range...understands the game, good court awareness. Reminded us of another Logan point guard 95 graduate Mickey Hope. David played big time for the Magic during our stretch run in Slam N Jam. Should do very well at SJCC. Works very hard.

MICHAEL McFADDEN 6’5 FR SAN JOSE CC

The high scoring guard- forward from DeAnza HS in Richmond has continue his assault on the game. Quick, athletic and fast with the ability to light them up from anywhere, a deadly scorer and shooter. Came out of DeAnza with a scoring avg. of about 29 pts per game. Now avg.. about 18 pts per game as a freshman and should continue to develop. Mike is a special talent. He is listed under scoring, three pointers and free throws in the States top stats. Can also rebound & pass, has handles.

EBON GLENN 6'5 FR Diablo Valley College

It’s called following your dream. After a year at Ariz. St Univ. on a Track scholarship Ebon has transferred to DVC to play basketball. A former California State high jump champ ( 7 ft ) During his playing days with the Magic was the most Athletic on team. Ebon has good handles ….always around loose balls….can play tough defense……a slasher who can hit the 3 point shot ….can also get that big rebound. Starter on the 99 Nike Summer Classic Championship team.

JAMES AKINJO 1/2 Prep 6’0 Redemption Prep,NY

Street & Smiths All American (HM), Pump Bros All West Coast, Pac West Hoops All West Coast, Nor Cal Preps Top 20,All City, AAU Regional All Tournament, All Metro

rated as one of the top point guards on West Coast….has amazing skills…can create off the dribble as well as anyone…can hit the 3 pt shot, tied a Magic record held by Eddie House (96) of 10 3’s in Vegas Classic…a major talent… has tremendous up side….penny & dish….tough to guard. Currently avg.. 25 pts. Per game at Redemption, transferred from McClymonds.

RYAN MADRY 1/2 /3 FR. 6’2 West Valley College

All League, 1^st Team All Metro (SF-OAK)

The most underrated player on the Magic, doesn’t have the big rep but he is the glue that holds us together…very strong…NBA size body…rebounds like a forward…always around the ball…no turnovers…always under control…plays tough defense…he’s like a coach on the floor…can shoot off dribble & hit the 3 point shot. Graduated from O'Dowd.

ANTONIO WILLIAMS-PARKER 1/2 Fr 6’0 MIDLAND COLLEGE

All League, All Metro, Slam n Jam Super 100, Nike All Star Team, Fall Hoops Classic All Tournament

The best pure shooter on the team….outstanding point & 2 guard...has all the skills…can hit the big shot….has handles…can penny and dish with the best...Outstanding 3 point shot, very consistent…can score in bunches. Should get D 1 attention at this level, graduated from Oakland High.

KEITH WILRIGHT 2/3/4 FR 6’9 San Jose CC

Las Vegas Summer Classic MVP, Street & Smiths All American (HM), Nike All Star Team Regional AAU Tourney MVP, Nor Cal Prep Top 10.

Keith, a small forward has major skills, he can do it all…he is more like a point forward…shoots off dribble, can hit the 3 pt shot…top rebounder and shot blocker…runs the court extremely well…very versatile.

GEORMEL BENSON 3/4/ FR. 6’7 Arizona Western

San Francisco City Player of the Year,All Metro, Nike All Star Team Sweet 16 All Star Team, Streets and Smiths All American

A welcomed addition to the Magic…played big time in Elite 8 and Sweet 16… quickly became one of the vocal leaders on the court stressing defense…Has slashing moves to the basket, major hops…A tough defender and a multi-talented player…very active in and around the basket…can hit the mid range jumper and can rebound with the best…has tremendous up side…expect big things from him. Graduated from Lincoln (SF).

MICHAEL GATES 4/5 FR. 6’5 Reedley College

All League, All Metro

Averaged about 22 points a game his Sr. year. A very tough inside game… almost unstoppable inside at this level…outstanding hustler, dives for loose balls and always around a loose ball off glass…very good rebounder…has defensive ability to ignite team to rally…does the dirty work…a team player…Has developed a mid range jumper and can hit the 3 pt shot. Graduated From Pinole Valley HS.

TREMAINE FUQUA 4/5 FR. 6’10 Skyline College

All League, Slam n Jam Super 100, All Metro, Nor Cal Preps Top 20 North American Youth Sports Regional Tournament--MVP

Has developed into one of the top shot blocker and rebounder in Northern California…off to a great season at Skyline avg.. 20 pts per game…has tremendous upside to his game…could be a major D 1 prospect… Graduated from Skyline High in Oakland.

JAMAL HILL 2/3 6'5 SOPH San Jose CC...

After helping SJCC finished 2^nd in the State and making All Conference last season Jamal is off to a hot start avg. 23 pts per game and ranked 4^th in the State (1/5/02) in scoring. Jamal is also ranked in the top ten in free throw shooting. I have no doubt that SJCC will again make it to the California State Finals in March and Jamal will be a big part of it. Jamal consistently hits the big shot a crunch time. Can always get to the basket and always gets a good look. Quick and athletic. Jamal split point guard duties with Paul Marigney ( ST. Mary’s ) on 99 Nike Summer Classic Championship Team. In high school at El Cerrito Jamal was named All League, All Metro, Fox Sports Top 50 California and 99 Nike Summer Classic MVP and a host of All Tourney selections. A good defensive player, Jamal has a lot of up side to his game. Was named MVP at the recent Chabot College Gladiator Classic Tournament. Expecting big things from him. Wants the ball when game is on the line. A 2/3

MIKE MITANGI 5’10 SOPH Diablo Valley College

Mike played at Long Beach Wilson and Castlemont (Oakland) where he was named All League At both schools. An outstanding point guard that can run the court with the best, more like a true point guard that can score, in fact scoring has improved. Can hit the big shot when it’s needed. Very strong off the dribble and in the open court. Very tough from the defensive end, can shut down the opposing guard.

BRENDAN ERICKSON 6’3 FR OHLONE COLLEGE

A two year All League performer out of Newark Memorial, his JR year team was runner in State Div. 2. Started on team w/ Marquin Chandler (George Washington Univ.) and Cheo White (redshirt at Hampton Univ. ). Brendan has that long range shooting ability to go with his excellent shooting…can shoot off the dribble. Has no problem creating his own shot and getting to the basket….a good team player, passes well and moves well without the ball.

MARCEL ABRAMS 6’9 FR SKYLINE COLLEGE

A transferee from Sheridan CC in Wyoming, the former McClymonds star is a redshirt at Skyline The big left hander is an outstanding shot blocker…and can rebound at both ends…seems to get that needed rebound that you need at the right time….good offensive low post skills…has developed a medium range J that he hits with regularity….good foul shooter.

JELANI WILLIAMS 6’4 SOPH LOS MEDANOS C C

A transferee from Portland St, played high school ball at Pittsburg. Could very well be one of the best defensive players to wear a Magic jersey. Has major hops and can rebound with the best For his size…can hit the 3 point shot…can also score off the dribble. We always wanted Jelani To have the ball at crunch time. Good shot blocker...tremendous vertical and quick. Currently avg.. 14 pts and 9 rebs a game at LMC. Could be a valuable asset for the right team. Very athletic. Should go D 1.