An update on former Bay Area Hoosier Robert Sandoval

Robert Sandoval was a pleasure to watch in his final club team season with the Bay Area Hoosiers. Now he's a freshman at Azuza Pacific and here is his profile:

HIS YEAR: One of the top incoming freshmen in the GSAC, guard Robert Sandoval will have an immediate impact on the Cougars ... Smart and tough player ... Can shoot from the perimeter but is outstanding at getting into the lane and making plays, whether it be finding the open man or finishing a shot ... Skill-wise and emotionally is very well-developed and ready to play as a freshman ... Rated a natural leader ... Could press for a starting position but will certainly see plenty of action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity basketball for Head Coach Tim Amundsen at state power Clovis (Calif.) East High ... As a 2010 senior led the Timberwolves to a 25-8 record and the CIF Central Section Division I championship ... Was named the Fresno Bee Player of the Year after averaging 17 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 3.8 steals ... As a 2009 junior was named All-Fresno Bee after averaging 14 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5.6 assists ... Tallied 31 points, 10 assists and 8 steals in a victory over Cleveland High ... Was a 2-time All-Tri-Rivers Athletic Conference honoring, earning conference MVP honors as a senior and sharing it as a junior.