Yuba update-Demetrius Young opens recruiting;& XC update

[Da Coach]

Yuba sophomore Demetrius Young has decided to reopen his recruiting. He was recruited by Bradley, but decided on Marshall University. But when Marshall fired coach Ron Jirsa, Demetrius requested a release from his Letter of Intent.

Here is a new premium article from JucoJunction about Demetrius Young and some other Division I prospects at Yuba--

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=661329

The article interviews Yuba coach Doug Cornelius--
"Demetrius is a very long athlete that's a jumping jack. He had close to 75 dunks this season and he really hits the glass on both ends of the floor," said Cornelius.
Demetrius is currently on a visit to Boise State. Dayton, Miami (OH) and Loyola (IL) are all trying to gain Young's attention this spring.
Demetrius was the Bay Valley Conference MVP this season along being a All-State Selection.
"He scores 90% of his points in the paint," said Cornelius.
Young averaged 18.1 ppg, 10.9 rebounds and shot a unbelievable 69.3% (239-345) from the floor this season. He scored 836 points in his 63 career games at Yuba College. Young made all-tourney three times this season for Yuba while playing in five tournaments.

The article discusses several other Yuba players. Here is what it says about Xavier Crawford--
Xavier Crawford: (FR) 7-foot-0 (21 from Minneapolis, MN. The "X" Man played at Boys to Men Academy in Chicago, IL last season. The former Bradley University signee found his way out to Yuba College this season.
"Xavier is very athletic and he can step out and shoot it from 15 feet in," said Cornelius.
Crawford averaged 5.2 ppg this season for the 49ers. Crawford played at Mount Zion Christian in Durham, NC before playing at Boys to Men Academy.

Coach Cornelius has another big man who didn't play his freshman year--
Festus Ezeli: (FR) 6-foot-11 (255) from Nigeria. Ezeli didn't play this past season at Yuba. He enrolled in classes part-time all season and will be able to get out after next season and have three years at the next level. Ezeli is just 17 years old now and enrolled at Yuba last August 2006 as a 16-year old.
Ezeli attended Jesuit High School in Sacramento and graduated at just 15 years old. He came to the US a few years back to live with a relative in the area. Festus has never played any high school basketball or college basketball to this day.
"His upside is off the charts. He's very raw still, but is very athletic. He's the best 17-year old I've ever seen play" said Cornelius.

[Big Mike]

Guess I'm confused.....I thought DY wanted to play closer to home.....but maimi oh and loyola il are not even close to the west coast?

[MacabreMob]

Guess I'm confused.....I thought DY wanted to play closer to home.....but maimi oh and loyola il are not even close to the west coast?

Mia (Oh) and Loyola (Chi) are closer to the West Coast than Huntington, WV (home to Marshall).

[lake Camelot]

I know X didn't have that great of stats his first year. I thought he would have a chance to be more involved next year, and he might but it sounds like he may have some competition at the center spot.

[Da Coach]

Remember, Yuba had 3 high scoring, Div I players on the floor most of the time, plus a number of skilled complimentary players. I think XC's numbers will rise next season.

[georgethedog]

Re: Yuba update-Demetrius Young opens recruiting;& XC up

Yuba sophomore Demetrius Young has decided to reopen his recruiting. He was recruited by Bradley, but decided on Marshall University. But when Marshall fired coach Ron Jirsa, Demetrius requested a release from his Letter of Intent.

Here is a new premium article from JucoJunction about Demetrius Young and some other Division I prospects at Yuba--

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=661329

The article interviews Yuba coach Doug Cornelius--
"Demetrius is a very long athlete that's a jumping jack. He had close to 75 dunks this season and he really hits the glass on both ends of the floor," said Cornelius.
Demetrius is currently on a visit to Boise State. Dayton, Miami (OH) and Loyola (IL) are all trying to gain Young's attention this spring.
Demetrius was the Bay Valley Conference MVP this season along being a All-State Selection.
"He scores 90% of his points in the paint," said Cornelius.
Young averaged 18.1 ppg, 10.9 rebounds and shot a unbelievable 69.3% (239-345) from the floor this season. He scored 836 points in his 63 career games at Yuba College. Young made all-tourney three times this season for Yuba while playing in five tournaments.

The article discusses several other Yuba players. Here is what it says about Xavier Crawford--
Xavier Crawford: (FR) 7-foot-0 (21 from Minneapolis, MN. The "X" Man played at Boys to Men Academy in Chicago, IL last season. The former Bradley University signee found his way out to Yuba College this season.
"Xavier is very athletic and he can step out and shoot it from 15 feet in," said Cornelius.
Crawford averaged 5.2 ppg this season for the 49ers. Crawford played at Mount Zion Christian in Durham, NC before playing at Boys to Men Academy.

Coach Cornelius has another big man who didn't play his freshman year--
Festus Ezeli: (FR) 6-foot-11 (255) from Nigeria. Ezeli didn't play this past season at Yuba. He enrolled in classes part-time all season and will be able to get out after next season and have three years at the next level. Ezeli is just 17 years old now and enrolled at Yuba last August 2006 as a 16-year old.
Ezeli attended Jesuit High School in Sacramento and graduated at just 15 years old. He came to the US a few years back to live with a relative in the area. Festus has never played any high school basketball or college basketball to this day.
"His upside is off the charts. He's very raw still, but is very athletic. He's the best 17-year old I've ever seen play" said Cornelius.

Any chance DY could come to BU?

[Da Coach]

Well, I know Jim Les recruited him earlier this season, and liked his athleticism. But apparebntly didn't recruit him as vigorously as Marshall did. But now that he is open to recruiting again, he seems like the type of player Bradley could use for the next 2 years. Coach Cornelius described him to me as a cross between Lawrence Wright and Zach Andrews with similar leaping ability to them. Those guys turned out pretty well for BU.
However, the names I have heard that Bradley is now still interested in didn't include Demetrius Young. Maybe BU will get back involved, but with the coaches on vacation this week, it might be too late.

[Da Coach]

Another article about Yuba's seniors, including Demetrius Young-

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=661329

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/

Coach Cornelius says--
"Demetrius had an unbelievable year,???‚¬?? Cornelius said, noting that once Young made a concerted effort to excel as a strong forward his entire game became stronger. ???‚¬?“He just went through the roof. ... He shot 70 percent from the field. I don???‚¬?„?t know if I???‚¬?„?ve heard of a kid that shoots 70 percent from the floor. He had a phenomenal year.???‚¬??

Young drew the interest of several Division I universities and chose Marshall before the season began, only to withdraw his commitment in late-March because the head coach was fired.

???‚¬?“I laugh because a lot of people kept saying, ???‚¬??I don???‚¬?„?t know if he???‚¬?„?s legit Div. I because he???‚¬?„?s an in-between guy. He???‚¬?„?s a really good athlete but he doesn???‚¬?„?t do anything great except rebound,???‚¬?„????‚¬?? Cornelius said. ???‚¬?“When he released from his commitment to Marshall, I had 52 messages from 40 different colleges and 20 schools are trying to bring him out for a visit.???‚¬??

[Da Coach]

The link above was incorrect and has been fixed.

As I think about what would benefit Bradley next year, a player like Young seems like just what we need. His averages were 18.1 ppg and 10.9 rpg, and 69.3% shooting; much better than any of the other jucos we are recruiting. And that was with 2 other high-scoring guards on the team.
And we know the league Yuba plays in is tough. The last couple players we got from Yuba did not disappoint. It might be too late, but I would love to see Demetrius Young take over for Zach on the front line.

[Missouri Brave]

Considering BU's track record with Yuba kids, I'd be surprised if Coach Cornelius and JL aren't talking about this kid...

[Bravesguy]

Coach Doug Cornelius of Yuba really has a little bit to be proud of.

He had numerous players this season win post-season awards.

Yuba sophomore Demetrius Young was was named the Bay Valley Conference MVP
(20 points per game, 11 rebounds per game, 70% FG shooting."

Yuba sophomore Mareceo Rutledge was named 1st Team All-Bay Valley Conference

Yuba sophomore Aaron Garner was also named 1st Team All-Bay Valley Conference

Yuba freshman Royal Edwards was 2nd Team All-Bay Valley Conference

Young and Rutledge were also selected to the 20 member All State team.
Garner was one of five Honorable Mention All State.

AND Yuba coach Doug Cornelius was the BVC Coach of the Year.

Coach's quote on Demetrius Young:
"When he released from his commitment to Marshall, I had 52 messages from 40 different colleges and 20 schools are trying to bring him out for a visit."

"Cornelius said he has possibly four more Division I prospects returning next year"
---I hope he's including XC!

(ps- Coach, what happened to Mareceo Rutledge's brother who was on the team last year?)