SAN JOAQUIN LEAGUE PREVIEW

LEAGUE FAVORITE

Fairmont Prep: The Huskies went 10-0 in league and have enough top returnees to do so again. They could also be a team to watch in the playoffs.

PROJECTED LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Sun Yoo, Fairmont Prep: A 6-foot-1 senior guard, Yoo was All-CIF first-team last year.

OTHERS TO WATCH

Richard Johnson (Fairmont Prep, 6-2, Sr., F); Gavin Le (Eastside Christian, 6-3, Jr. F); Evan Lev (Liberty Christian, 6-2, Sr., F); Alex Matros (Tarbut V'Torah, 6-3, Sr., F); Josh Squirrel (Saddleback Valley Christian, 6-2, Sr., F); Shahriar Younessi (Tarbut V'Torah, 5-10, Sr., G)

TEAM ON THE RISE

Saddleback Valley Christian: The Warriors finished 1-9 in league last year, but likely will contend for a playoff berth this year. Their junior varsity team went 20-2 last season.

TEAM UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Liberty Christian: The Minutemen are in rebuilding mode, with a new coach.

TOP GAMES

Fairmont Prep at Tarbut V'Torah, Jan. 27; Tarbut V'Torah at Saddleback Valley Christian, Feb. 3; Fairmont Prep at Saddleback Valley Christian, Feb. 9

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