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[Mslacat]

Two strong recruiting prospect.

Owens Working Hard
OregonPreps.com Staff

Tresean Owens led Benson Tech in scoring as a junior
Tresean Owens knows that Benson Tech is going to need a big senior season from him if they are to reach their goals. So the 6-foot-4 swingman from Portland is working hard this summer. He's using his time with the ICP AAU program to work on things for next season, but to also get himself some exposure to college recruiters as well. It's a been a great chance for him to expand his game while continuing to do the things that he does best.

"I've been working on my perimeter game and it's getting better every day," Owens said. "I'm still basically getting to the rack really effective. I'm getting out in transition and finishing at the rim."

Owens recently did his thing at the Rose City Showcase in Portland. He took it to the basket hard, and had his share of rim-rattling dunks. While the team success wasn't great in terms of wins and losses, ICP was right there in each and every contest no matter who the opponent - something that's been the story so far for them on the circuit.

"We've been playing with people - we just lose on a heartbreaker," Owens said. "But we've been in every game, so that can't be that bad."

Owens is hoping that his play will catch the eye of Division I schools from the Northwest and beyond.

"I've been talking to some coaches, but no offers yet," Owens said, noting that three schools that have shown some interest are Montana, Gonzaga, and Cornell.

The Grizzlies apparently have taken a keen interest in Owens and he's appreciated the conversations he's had with the staff.

"Talking to the Montana coach really helps," Owens said. "They said that I've been playing well and that they'll be watching me this summer. Before I talked to them I didn't know much about them, but I saw them in the NCAA Tournament and they played pretty well."

Owens remains open when it comes to college. He's going to let the chips fall as they may, as he plays out the summer, continues to work on his game, and prepares for next season.

"I'm basically going to a couple of camps and a couple of tournaments," Owens said. "Hopefuly I can get more exposure, and get experience to help us (Benson Tech) for next year. We surprised a lot of people, but we weren't surprised. We expect to go all the way this year and win the state championship."

Schools Getting Serious About Andersen
OregonPreps.com Staff

Ian Andersen will lead the way for ICP this summer
While much of the attention has been focused on the likes of Tarver, Nelson, and Wallace in Oregon's Class of 2006, don't forget about Ian Andersen. The high-scoring 6-foot-4, 180-pound shooting guard from Wilson High School in Portland is also one of the top wings in the state, and like the aforementioned three, is also receiving Division I recruiting attention from colleges. He's playing his final summer with ICP, and it's his hope that his inspired play will lead to scholarship offers.

"Right now, it's going good," Andersen said. "We've been to two tournaments so far in Houston and Indiana. In Houston, we played pretty good but lost to close game to a team from New Jersey. In Indiana, we played against Greg Oden and some other big guys. We played tough against some very good competition."

From a team standpoint, ICP has struggled at times in terms of wins and losses. While this has been disappointing to Andersen, he at least has been happy with the way things have been going invidually for him.

"I'm playing very consistently - I've had maybe one bad game," Andersen said. "My shooting has been on, but I feel I've been playing very good defense too. I look at guys in the NBA and college, and guys who can shoot and play defense have a role. So I'm continuing to work on my shooting, conditioning, and my defense."

It's been Andersen's hope that a strong spring and summer will lead to more serious interest on the recruiting end of things. So far, a few schools have stepped things up.

"It's going well," Andersen said. "I've talked to Coach Burns at Eastern Washington and a couple of coaches from Montana and San Jose State have called. I've heard some from UP (Portland) too."

Two of these schools stand out early to Andersen.

"I like Eastern Washington and Montana," Andersen said. "I've been watching EWU the past two years and I know some people there like (incoming junior) Neal Zumwalt and I've talked to James Loe. The head coach is really cool and we can talk about anything, not just basketball. I understand they feed you stuff that you want to hear, so I try to talk about other stuff and get a feel for the program. I like that they're close to home and went to the NCAA Tournament two years ago."

"Montana is a consistently solid program," he continued. "From what I've heard from people, the coaches there are great."

Andersen continues to receive correspondence from a number of other programs, although he understands at this point he's on a lot of mailing lists. One school that was his number one choice does appear as if they are now moving in another direction, however.

"Oregon State has fallen off a little," Andersen said. "They got Lathen (Wallace) and they just signed another kid, so they've got their own thing going. Purdue - I still get mail regularly from them, as well as schools like Georgia Tech and Florida State."

But as it stands, Andersen likes what he's hearing from right now and is ready to continue moving forwards.

"I'm looking to do what's best for me with what's available," Andersen said. "I still have to work hard and play out the summer to let people look at me. It seems that Eastern Washington and Montana have the most interest right now, and I really like both of them because they're on me right now."

"But winning is the priority," he continued. "If we just win, I know that there will be coaches there watching. Then I'll have the best opportunity at getting some looks and some offers."

 

[Mslacat]

Other recruits:

Wittman is being looked at by Eastern Kentucky, Bradley, Air Force, Cornell, North Dakota State and Indiana. "He's had calls, letters and what not from the Hoosiers," said Lien. "Mike Davis has been on the phone with him in the past and is interested." 6-foot-10 center Dan Vandervieren of Hopkins also played in the tournament and is being recruited by Montana, Valparaiso and Cal-Poly. He visited Valpo last Friday while on the trip.

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Will Parnell Be This Summer's Sleeper?
OregonPreps.com Staff

Two years ago, it was Phil Harbaugh. Last year, it was Ben Voogd. This year, will it be Justin Parnell that rises above relative obscurity to land a high-major scholarship? The heady 6-foot-4, 185-pound combo guard from Sutherlin High School has put together a tremendous junior campaign, winning league MVP honors and taking his school to the 3A tournament. He's hoping to raise eyebrows this summer, but first he's trying to help the Bulldogs win a state championship.

"We've had a pretty good season," Parnell said. "I've kept my average over 20 points and we were league champs. We won our home game to make it to state and we play Tillamook in the first round. We feel pretty prepared. We're playing really good defense right now."

Parnell earned MVP honors in the Far West League this season, and has done a little bit of everything for the Bulldogs. He's been playing the point, but has done more than his share of scoring by taking the ball strong to the hole or sniping away from the outside.

"I like to put the ball on the floor and drive the baseline," Parnell said. "I can also pull up for three on the fast break. I've been working on doing a lot of different things with my coach, like a 15-foot pull-up jumper in the middle of the key. I've also been working on making better decisions on driving all the way to the basket or not and on my passing."

3A schools typically don't get noticed as much, but a couple of schools have caught on to Parnell so far. Air Force and Montana have sent letters practically every other day, and Parnell has also received correspondence from some smaller schools. He likes the attention he's getting, but there is one school out there that he'd commit on the spot if offered.

"I really want to play for OSU," Parnell said. "I've always liked the school and the basketball program, and I love the gym. I like the coach too - I haven't met him before, but I've seen him in interviews and stuff and have been impressed."

Parnell hopes to catch OSU's attention not only in Gill this weekend, but during the spring and summer months, when he'll be playing with the Oregon Rebels AAU program. He described what in general he's looking for in a college experience.

"I'm just looking for a good atmosphere," Parnell said. "A place where I can go in and play for a good coach and a good team. Also, get some good playing time - maybe not my freshman year, but definitely later on. I want to go somewhere where I can make a name for myself."

But first things first - Parnell and Sutherlin are off to Corvallis for the 3A state tournament. The goal of course is to win it all, but the Bulldogs are not looking past anybody - especially the Cheesemakers.

"Right now, we've just got to get by our first round game - it's probably gonig to be our toughest opponent in the tournament," Parnell said. "We've prepared all week for them. We've just got to get back on defense."

May 30, 2005
Schools Taking Notes On Noonan
OregonPreps.com Staff

Paul Noonan can catch fire from beyond the arc
Paul Noonan knows his reputation is as a shooter, so that's what the lanky 6-foot-6, 175-pound wing from Beaverton High School is looking to impress people on the AAU circuit. He's done the job quite well from the outside for his Portland Legends AAU squad thus far this spring, and his hope is that continues on through the summer. With all the winning the Legends are doing, it's giving Noonan a chance to make a mark on the notepads of some college coaches as well.

"It has went pretty well," Noonan said of his AAU play so far. "We did really well in the Houston tournament - we won it. I thought I played pretty well, but I probably played a little better in Vegas. In one of the games the basket looked really big."

In that game, Noonan sank nine threes in one of his best shooting nights ever. It's all been what's been a very fun summer - on and off the court.

"We've got a lot of talented guys and we've come together as a team," Noonan said. "We've got great team chemistry - we really get along."

Noonan's play has attracted more contact from a quartet of schools - Eastern Washington, Portland, Montana, and Washington State. There's been one school he's been talking with the mots.

"I've talked to Eastern Washington about coming down for one of their camps," Noonan said. "The coaches seem really cool and it's good talking to them."

While the Eagles have impressed him, Noonan is keeping his options open, although he has noted in the past that he would like to stay on the West Coast. Washington State came in for an in-home visit, and he's keeping his ears open for anyone else who might call.

"I'm just looking for a good school," Noonan said. "I just want to see who else might be interested."

Noonan will continue playing with the Legends as they hit major tournaments such as the Peach Jam later this summer.

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Starting at the point will be Cory Neal from just across the river in Vancouver. The 6-foot-2 to-be-senior at Evergreen High School is a newcomer to the program, having played with the Legends last season. But in the brief time he's had him in his gym, Chatman can already tell that he's got a player that can be special. Neal has a solid build and plays with toughness and confidence. He's a power guard and along with Andersen, Chatman has extreme confidence in his backcourt.

"Some coaches think he's the best point guard in Washington," Chatman said. "He's Steve Francis-ish."

 

[twentythreeOh4]

Thanks for the update msla.

 

[GrizWhiz]

As always- thanks mslacat! Since the GRIZ appear to be done recruiting for 2005. who (if anyone) do you suppose has the "other" scholarship- McKay? Lynch? Chavez regains his? None of the above (i.e. one other recruit yet to be announced)? I can see where a healthy McKay could possibly help some and get some playing time given the departure of Davis and Easley especially if Chavez is not back. If Chavez is back, he has a ton of talent and could really help up front. It is hard to imagine Lynch playing much though, give the signing of Ellis and the strength of the GRIZ at the 2-3 positions.

 

[GrizWhiz]

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[Mslacat]

As always- thanks mslacat! Since the GRIZ appear to be done recruiting for 2005. who (if anyone) do you suppose has the "other" scholarship- McKay? Lynch? Chavez regains his? None of the above (i.e. one other recruit yet to be announced)? I can see where a healthy McKay could possibly help some and get some playing time given the departure of Davis and Easley especially if Chavez is not back. If Chavez is back, he has a ton of talent and could really help up front. It is hard to imagine Lynch playing much though, give the signing of Ellis and the strength of the GRIZ at the 2-3 positions.

..... not Lynch

 

[MrG]

Mslacat,

Thanks for the great material.

 

[Swillbury]

That shyt is FIYA...good lookins

 

[Mslacat]

Dan Vandervieren was mentioned as a recruit a few weeks/posts back. Dan has been having a monster early summer on the AAU and tourney circuit. Some bigger schools are starting to move in on his recruiting.