Three Bay Area talents on the Riverside roster

UC Riverside isn't having the best of seasons (5-18 overall, 2-9 in the Big West Conference) but two freshman out of Sacred Heart Cathedral are performing well and this adds a degree of hope for future betterment.

6-foot-6 Josh Fox has started 22 of 23 games and is averaging 10.3 points and 6.7 rebounds an outing. He's shooting 49% overall, 4-9 from long distance and 63% from the foul line. His 82 free throw attempts leads the Highlanders.

6-foot-7 Taylor Johns has two starts in 16 game appearances while averaging 6.5 points and 4.6 boards. His shooting numbers: 50% overall and 68% at the foul line (no three-point attempts). He tops the team with 15 blocked shots.

Also, 6-foot-8 junior Lucas Devenney has four starts in 22 appearances while averaging 1.9 points and 4.2 rebounds a contest. Almost half of his carom total is from the offensive end.