Slideshow: 20 players to watch at the MaxPreps Martin Luther King Jr. Classic at Haas

Division I players will flock to Haas Pavilion Monday for the 17th annual MaxPreps Martin Luther King Jr. Classic hosted by De La Salle at Cal.

Thumbnail image of this articles writer: Mitch Stephens
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Jan 15, 2014, 12:00am
Illustration - Photos by Nicholas Koza, David Steutel, David Hood
BERKELEY, Calif. — It's one thing to hear about them. Here in living color are 20 of the top basketball players who will compete Monday in the 17th annual MaxPreps Martin Luthern King Jr. Classic at Haas Pavilion on the campus of Cal.

See overview of entire event here

Here are the games and times:

Castro Valley vs. Saint Mary's (Albany), 10:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart Cathedral (San Francisco) vs. El Cerrito, 12:15 p.m.
Newark Memorial (Newark) vs. Jesuit (Carmichael), 2 p.m.
Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland) vs. Capital Christian (Sacramento), 3:45 p.m.
De La Salle (Concord) vs. Long Beach Poly, 5:30 p.m.
Salesian (Richmond) vs. Sacramento, 7:15 p.m.

Bishop O'Dowd 6-10 post Ivan Post is one of the top juniors in the national according to just about every recruiting service. He leads the Dragons in a 3:45 game with Capital Christian.
Bishop O'Dowd 6-10 post Ivan Post is one of the top juniors in the national according to just about every recruiting service. He leads the Dragons in a 3:45 game with Capital Christian.
Photo by Nick Koza
Capital Christian will counter with D.J. Wilson, a 6-9 swing player who can make 3-pointers. Wilson is signed to Michigan.
Capital Christian will counter with D.J. Wilson, a 6-9 swing player who can make 3-pointers. Wilson is signed to Michigan.
Photo by David Steutel
Sacramento's Solomon Young is one of the most imposing and impressive sophomores in the state, if not the country.
Sacramento's Solomon Young is one of the most imposing and impressive sophomores in the state, if not the country.
Photo by David Steutel
Long Beach Poly point guard Kameron Murrell is explosive as he showed in a 35-point outing against Wenonah (Ala.) at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic. Murrell scored 25 of those points after the third quarter lifting the Jackrabbits to a 90-89 double-overtime win.
Long Beach Poly point guard Kameron Murrell is explosive as he showed in a 35-point outing against Wenonah (Ala.) at the MaxPreps Holiday Classic. Murrell scored 25 of those points after the third quarter lifting the Jackrabbits to a 90-89 double-overtime win.
Photo by David Hood
Another Poly point guard Ke'jhan Feagin is explosive and very talented. The junior scored the game-winning basket against Wenonah with a runner in the lane.
Another Poly point guard Ke'jhan Feagin is explosive and very talented. The junior scored the game-winning basket against Wenonah with a runner in the lane.
Photo by David Hood
Poly 6-10 junior Jordan Dallas is rapidly improving and should be a top Division I recruit by the time he's a senior.
Poly 6-10 junior Jordan Dallas is rapidly improving and should be a top Division I recruit by the time he's a senior.
Photo by David Hood
De La Salle's 6-7 post Patrick Marr has already committed to Cal State East Bay.
De La Salle's 6-7 post Patrick Marr has already committed to Cal State East Bay.
Photo by John Downey
De La Salle 6-3 guard Nikhil Peters is one of the top sophomores in Northern California, if not the state.
De La Salle 6-3 guard Nikhil Peters is one of the top sophomores in Northern California, if not the state.
Photo by John Downey
Salesian 6-10 post Jonathan Galloway has already secured a scholarship to UC Irvine.
Salesian 6-10 post Jonathan Galloway has already secured a scholarship to UC Irvine.
Photo by David Steutel
Joey Frenchwood is a fourth-year starting point guard for Newark Memorial.
Joey Frenchwood is a fourth-year starting point guard for Newark Memorial.
Photo by Douglas Stringer
Newark Memorial 6-9 post Matthew Thomas is improving by leaps and bounds every day.
Newark Memorial 6-9 post Matthew Thomas is improving by leaps and bounds every day.
Photo by Douglas Stringer
Salesian junior guard DeMar Dunn is already drawing Division I college attention. He's the younger brother of Montana guard Mario Dunn.
Salesian junior guard DeMar Dunn is already drawing Division I college attention. He's the younger brother of Montana guard Mario Dunn.
Photo by David Steutel
Capital Christian senior point guard Tyler Jennings was MVP of the Gridley Tournament.
Capital Christian senior point guard Tyler Jennings was MVP of the Gridley Tournament.
Photo by David Steutel
Capital Christian power forward Nifae Lealao is headed to Stanford on a football scholarship. But some think he's the key component to his team's early success and No. 1 Northern California rankings.
Capital Christian power forward Nifae Lealao is headed to Stanford on a football scholarship. But some think he's the key component to his team's early success and No. 1 Northern California rankings.
Photo by David Steutel
Capital Christian 6-5 forward Nick Aibuedefe is one of the top juniors in Northern California. Capital Christian takes on Bishop O'Dowd at 3:45 p.m. Monday at Haas Pavilion.
Capital Christian 6-5 forward Nick Aibuedefe is one of the top juniors in Northern California. Capital Christian takes on Bishop O'Dowd at 3:45 p.m. Monday at Haas Pavilion.
Photo by David Steutel
Point guard Deondre Otis led Sacred Heart Cathedral to a Northern California Division III title last season.
Point guard Deondre Otis led Sacred Heart Cathedral to a Northern California Division III title last season.
Photo by Scott Dinn
El Cerrito guard Tyrell Alcorn is one of the top juniors in Northern California. Powerful, ultra quick and a great leaper, Alcorn is terrific in the open court.
El Cerrito guard Tyrell Alcorn is one of the top juniors in Northern California. Powerful, ultra quick and a great leaper, Alcorn is terrific in the open court.
Photo by Dennis Stiff
Bishop O'Dowd junior point guard Paris Austin is turning into a major Division I recruit.
Bishop O'Dowd junior point guard Paris Austin is turning into a major Division I recruit.
Photo by Nick Koza
Jesuit's Lake Lutes is one of the top seniors in Northern California.
Jesuit's Lake Lutes is one of the top seniors in Northern California.
Photo by David Steutel
Jesuit 6-1 guard Isaiah Bailey is one of the top juniors in Northern California. Jesuit takes on Newark Memorial 2 p.m. Monday at Haas Pavilion.
Jesuit 6-1 guard Isaiah Bailey is one of the top juniors in Northern California. Jesuit takes on Newark Memorial 2 p.m. Monday at Haas Pavilion.
File photo by Gregg Samelson