The UC Santa Cruz 2014 recruiting class

UC Santa Cruz Coach Ron DuBois has a large Banana Slug recruiting class coming in, 11 in total, and that includes five talents from northern California.

* Andrew Jones – St. Marys International School, Tokyo
A California native, Andrew played high school basketball in Tokyo, where he was a Japan League All Star and Team MVP. The 6’5 senior averaged 21 points and set school records for 3 pointers in a game (7) as wwell as points in a game (44).

* Matt Nerland – Las Lomas High School, Walnut Creek, CA
Captain of the Las Lomas Knights, Matt led his team to an 18-11 record and a spot in the Division 2 state playoffs. A 6”5 guard, Matt was selected 2nd team All Diablo Foothill both his junior and senior years.

* Jacob Garcia – Downey High School, Downey, CA
Leader of a team ranked top 100 in state of California, Jacob earned 1st team All San Gabriel Valley awards. The 6’4 senior averaged 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals a game with a FG 59%.

* Adam Marlow – Sonora High School, La Habra, CA
A team captain and point guard, Adam led his team to the CIF Division 2A title game as well the 2nd round of the CIF Div II State Playoffs, losing to eventual champion. St. John Bosco. Adam received All League
1st team, Defensive Player of the Year and team MVP awards.

* Corey Cilia – Half Moon Bay High School, Half Moon Bay, CA 
Captain of one of the most successful teams in school history, Corey led his team to a 26-7 record and appearances in the CSS Open Division and CIF Division IV State Playoffs. Led his team in coring at 13.9 points per game, Corey earned 2nd team all Peninsula North honors.  

* Sam Gabbard – Vacaville High School, Vacaville, CA 
 A double-double threat at 6’3 200lbs, Sam lead his team to a 17-11 record and earned 1st team All-Monticello Empire League honors.

* Tre Weston – University High School, Los Angeles, CA At 6’5 Tre was one of the top rebounders in the state at over 11 per game. He helped lead the University High Wildcats to a 19-12 record.

*  Kyle Creighton – Whitney High School, Rocklin CA
 At 6’5, Kyle led his team in rebounding as well as a win in the Div II CIF Section playoffs.

*  Evan Louie – Lowell High School, San Francisco, CA 
 A high scoring guard, Evan was awarded 1st team All-AAA

* Pat Johnson – Douglass High School, Minden, NV
As a senior, Patrick averaged 8 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists per game.

* Billy Lason – Mira Costa Junior College, San Diego, CA
Billy, a 6’2 forward from Mira Costa, will add experience to the Banana Slugs after completing two years at the Junior College level.