Photos: 20 players to watch at the 18th MaxPreps Martin Luther King Jr. Classic at Haas

Potential Division I college players will flock to Haas Pavilion Monday for the 18th 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 16, 2015, 12:00am
BERKELEY, Calif. — If one picture is worth 10,000 words, then here's 20 that are worth 200,000. Or, at least here are 20 of the top 20 players to watch at the 18th MaxPreps Martin Luther King Jr. Classic hosted by De La Salle at Haas Pavilion.

All 20 are at least getting Division I interest. Here in order is the list of standouts who college coaches will want a closer look at.

THE GAMES
Berkeley vs. El Cerrito, 10:30 a.m.
Franklin (Elk Grove) vs. Newark Memorial (Newark), 12:15 p.m.
Salesian College Preparatory (Richmond) vs. St. Mary's (Stockton), 2 p.m.
Sacramento  vs. Sacred Heart Cathedral (San Francisco), 3:45 p.m.
Chaminade (West Hills) vs. De La Salle (Concord), 5:45 p.m.
Archbishop Mitty (San Jose) vs. Moreau Catholic (Hayward), 7:30 p.m.

Previews for all six games

1. Long and athletic, 6-6 Solomon Young (Sacramento) is an unselfish junior who stars as a shot blocker, defender and rebounder. His offensive game is developing fast. He's the No. 103 junior overall in his class, according to 247Sports.
1. Long and athletic, 6-6 Solomon Young (Sacramento) is an unselfish junior who stars as a shot blocker, defender and rebounder. His offensive game is developing fast. He's the No. 103 junior overall in his class, according to 247Sports.
Photo by David Steutel
2. Oscar Frayer (Moreau Catholic) has already committed to Cal as a junior, where he ranks No. 116 in his class by 247Sports.
2. Oscar Frayer (Moreau Catholic) has already committed to Cal as a junior, where he ranks No. 116 in his class by 247Sports.
Photo by Samuel Stringer
3. Carlos Johnson (El Cerrito) is a 6-6 junior who is deemed "un-guardable" by one Northern California coach. A transfer from Arizona, Johnson already has an offer from Cal.
3. Carlos Johnson (El Cerrito) is a 6-6 junior who is deemed "un-guardable" by one Northern California coach. A transfer from Arizona, Johnson already has an offer from Cal.
Photo by David Steutel
4. Ben Kone (Archbishop Mitty) is a 6-8 junior forward who is steadily climbing recruiting ranks thanks, in part, to coach Tim Kennedy, one of the best big-man coaches on the West Coast. Kennedy, a 6-6 wing who starred overseas, helped develop among others Aaron Gordon.
4. Ben Kone (Archbishop Mitty) is a 6-8 junior forward who is steadily climbing recruiting ranks thanks, in part, to coach Tim Kennedy, one of the best big-man coaches on the West Coast. Kennedy, a 6-6 wing who starred overseas, helped develop among others Aaron Gordon.
Photo by David Steutel
5. Michael Aguine is a 6-2 shooting guard who can play the point and is the team's top rebounder as well. He fills a stat sheet. Oguine, who led his team to a state title last season, leads all MLK Classic scorers with a 23.2 per-game average. He's signed to Montana.
5. Michael Aguine is a 6-2 shooting guard who can play the point and is the team's top rebounder as well. He fills a stat sheet. Oguine, who led his team to a state title last season, leads all MLK Classic scorers with a 23.2 per-game average. He's signed to Montana.
Photo by Gregg Samulson
6. Sayeed Pridgett (El Cerrito) is an ever-improving and long 6-6 junior shooting guard who is leading a talented team with a 18.1 points-per-game average.
6. Sayeed Pridgett (El Cerrito) is an ever-improving and long 6-6 junior shooting guard who is leading a talented team with a 18.1 points-per-game average.
Photo by Samuel Stringer
7. Damari Milstead (Moreau Catholic) was a second-team freshman All-American last season. He's a 6-1 sophomore point guard who controls everything for the Mariners.
7. Damari Milstead (Moreau Catholic) was a second-team freshman All-American last season. He's a 6-1 sophomore point guard who controls everything for the Mariners.
Photo by Dennis Lee
8. Tyrell Alcorn (El Cerrito) is the third Gaucho player among the top eight. The 6-1 senior point guard controls the show for El Cerrito.
8. Tyrell Alcorn (El Cerrito) is the third Gaucho player among the top eight. The 6-1 senior point guard controls the show for El Cerrito.
Photo by David Steutel
9. Nikhil Peters (De La Salle). The 6-4, 210-pound junior guard has been a starter since he was a freshman for Frank Allocco's Spartans.
9. Nikhil Peters (De La Salle). The 6-4, 210-pound junior guard has been a starter since he was a freshman for Frank Allocco's Spartans.
Photo by Daryl Chan
10. Lance Coleman (St. Mary's) is a 6-7 senior forward who is averaging 22.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
10. Lance Coleman (St. Mary's) is a 6-7 senior forward who is averaging 22.1 points and 9.1 rebounds per game.
Photo by Mark Bahrenfuss
11. Alfred Hollins (Sacred Heart Cathedral) is a 6-6 sophomore who often controls the paint in high school but also flashes guard skills.
11. Alfred Hollins (Sacred Heart Cathedral) is a 6-6 sophomore who often controls the paint in high school but also flashes guard skills.
Photo by Scott Dinn
12. Sebastian Much (Mitty) is a 6-7 sophomore who averaged 14.2 points and 13.0 rebounds last season in Southern California.
12. Sebastian Much (Mitty) is a 6-7 sophomore who averaged 14.2 points and 13.0 rebounds last season in Southern California.
Photo by David Steutel
13. Jordan Ogundiran (Chaminade) is a 5-11 senior point guard with major quickness. He helped lead his team to a state Division III championship last season.
13. Jordan Ogundiran (Chaminade) is a 5-11 senior point guard with major quickness. He helped lead his team to a state Division III championship last season.
Photo by David Steutel
14. Christian Terrell (Sacramento) is rising fast through the junior ranks. He's sprouted to 6-5 and is a tremendous outside shooter who can also drive to the basket.
14. Christian Terrell (Sacramento) is rising fast through the junior ranks. He's sprouted to 6-5 and is a tremendous outside shooter who can also drive to the basket.
Photo by David Steutel
15. Jordan Ratinho (De La Salle). At 6-4 he has no trouble getting the ball up and over shorter guards. A hard-nosed player who can score.
15. Jordan Ratinho (De La Salle). At 6-4 he has no trouble getting the ball up and over shorter guards. A hard-nosed player who can score.
Photo by Daryl Chan
16. Dakari Monroe (Mitty). A superb dual athlete — he's also an All-Metro defensive end — Monroe is fun to watch in the open court and coaches love to watch him lock down top scorers.
16. Dakari Monroe (Mitty). A superb dual athlete — he's also an All-Metro defensive end — Monroe is fun to watch in the open court and coaches love to watch him lock down top scorers.
Photo by David Steutel
17. Casey Roquemore (Berkeley). Extremely quick, the 6-foot, 155-pound senior averages better than 17 points per game.
17. Casey Roquemore (Berkeley). Extremely quick, the 6-foot, 155-pound senior averages better than 17 points per game.
Photo by David Steutel
18. Christian Allen (Franklin). Tremendously skilled and versatile, Allen leads his team in scoring but he does so efficiently while shooting at a high percentage.
18. Christian Allen (Franklin). Tremendously skilled and versatile, Allen leads his team in scoring but he does so efficiently while shooting at a high percentage.
Photo by Ralph Thompson
19. David Parsons (Sacred Heart Cathedral). Strong, poised and extremely clutch, the 6-2 senior is a steady as they come.
19. David Parsons (Sacred Heart Cathedral). Strong, poised and extremely clutch, the 6-2 senior is a steady as they come.
Photo by David Steutel
20. Asa Allen (Berkeley). The 6-4 senior is a tremendous athlete who can run the court and really jump. He's also considered a Division I football prospect.
20. Asa Allen (Berkeley). The 6-4 senior is a tremendous athlete who can run the court and really jump. He's also considered a Division I football prospect.
Photo by David Steutel

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