Below are some initial one day impressions of those on the court but do keep in mind that rosters can and will be different come November and even individuals may have changed locations at that point. In no particular order::
* Dan Afeaki, 6-foot-9, sophomore, Skyline
Not necessarily an above-the-rim talent but his body is ready, he can score inside with both hands and looks like he can nightly win his position. Would like to see him get more touches.
* Elijah White, 5-foot-8, sophomore, Skyline
He and Nate Vieira of DeAnza engaged in a very intriguing battle of sub-six-footers playing the point -- blur on blur.
* Nate Vieira, 5-foot-9, sophomore, DeAnza
Still want to see a consistent outside shot all season long but he's quick-on-quick and looks more comfortable leading the offense this season. Didn't see any forcing of the action.
* Rico Nuno, 6-foot-6, freshman, Diablo Valley
He displayed both the best court vision and sense of what to do next with the ball of anyone yesterday -- makes decisions quicker than Watson the computer. Smooth and confident, he's also the next Jaycob Velasco regarding a big with three-point accuracy.
* Damion Banford, 6-foot-6, freshman, Diablo Valley
The second member of Coach Steve Coccimiglio's freshman tag team in the middle, he'll be backing up Nuno this season.
* Spencer Clark, 6-foot-4, freshman, Diablo Valley
Hard to get a handle on his skills set in this short period of exposure but he was very active on the court and on the boards.
* Larenzo Graham, 6-foot-1, sophomore, West Valley
Solid body, good mix of outside-shooting ability and dribble-drive proficiency, doesn't force anything.
* Chris Turner, 6-foot-4, freshman, DeAnza
Very thin but enjoyed a few good moments. Looks like he is already effective as a catch-and-shoot wing.
* Jordan Belton, 6-foot, sophomore, DeAnza
Showed more dribble-drive shooting guard efficiency than quarterbacking at 6-feet (but of course he's paired up with Vieira), has good strength and uses it in heading to the hoop and getting his shot off.
* Stephen Dorsey, 6-foot-6, sophomore, Monterey Peninsula
THE most dominant player of all yesterday -- will be the king of alley-oops this season. Already has the body of a professional and will average a double-double for Coach Blake Spiering. His height and strengths say DII but with plus DI athleticism.
* Will Burkett, 6-foot-6, sophomore, Monterey Peninsula
Showed once again the effortless form and accuracy on his shot from outside, is a great catch-and-shoot player who needs strength in order to add an effective dribble-drive game
* Parker Farris, 6-foot-4, sophomore, Santa Rosa Junior College
In his first game of the day, he buried a pair of treys in the first minute and a half -- will likely be Coach Craig McMillan's leading scorer.
* Gabe Bealer, 6-foot-6, sophomore, CCSF
Plays with the confidence of a team leader, extreme jumper who also nailed a couple of jumpers outside the paint in one game yesterday.
* Janvier Alaby, 6-foot-2, sophomore, Foothill
Solid scorer and willing passer, looks like he can play at the lower DI level
Apologies to those players we missed on.
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