This is a revised list of the top 50 boys Basketball players to ever play in the Park's leagues. The list is based on a period between 1991-2011. I hope you enjoy the rankings which was put together all in fun and acknowledgement, I respect everyone that has ever been involved in our league. Lets not take this list too personal. If you didn't make the list dont take it personal. you are truly appreciated and besides, it's opinionated. This list is also based on kids that have played numerous years and are no longer playing in the park's league. There are 5 players that I'm going to acknowledge off the top that I clearly believe easily would have been the top 5 but the list is based after their time period. 1. Robert Hill -6'2' At the age of 12 Robert was already 6'1" and could dunk . Literally he was the best 12 year old ever and was the Lebron of his time. We played together at North Hollywood High and won a city championship in 1990 Robert achieved all city status and played 4 years at CSUN. 2..Dominic Nappi- 6'7" This guy was a true ball player with great size and excellent shooting range. He was a former North Hollywood Husky as well, and played college ball at Claremont after winning All City honors at NHHS. 3. Harry Marks -6'3" One of the best pure shooters of all time. Also a former High school teammate of mine at NHHS, he destroyed Grant High school in a city playoff semi final game with 6 three pointers and 33 points to lead us to the 3A Title game. 4.Peter Nappi -6'3 1/3 of a trio of the Nappi brothers whom dominated the playgrounds of North Hollywood. Peter was probably the purest shooter the valley has ever known. He was the Larry Bird of his era starring at North Hollywood High school as well and winning All City honors. 5. Paul Nappi- 6'2" Paul was the youngest of the Nappi brothers but was a force to recon with. His dominant abilities to get tio the basketball create plays and shooting range makes him one of North Hollywood high's best players as well. Now Here is the List 1991-2011 enjoy!! These ratings are based on season after season attributes.
Highlights
50. Sinjin Chappelle size (6'-8") scoring and rebs.
49.Roman Meza relentless scorer with poise.
48.Daniel Barrett clever prolific scorer
47.Chris Dogra baby Magic Johnson
46..Nerses Akopyan all around scorer. hard worker.
45.Andrew Estes most improved and dynamic jump shot.
44.Andrew Faigenblat pure shooter hard worker!
43..Joshua Hernandez great lefty with deadly jumper. (CSUN)
42.Tommy Dominguez very tough and relentless player.
41.Sarkis Sarkisyan rebounding machine!
40.Andy Nesel best corner 3pt shooter to play.
39.Melvin Ramirez prolific scorer with poise.
38.Manbir Sumra first player to drop 50!
37.Johnathan Guevarra Chauncey Billips type. very skilled PG.
36.Harry Baltayan relentless and pure scorer
35.Than Tran a force to reckon with
34.Andy Gonzalez made game winner for a Title at age 12
33.Michael Knox amazing speed, ball handles, and scoring ability
32. Jesse Rodriguez played the game the right way.
31.Carlos Romero a young Mark Jackson
30.Patrick Gonzalez nationaly ranked scorer that led his Providence H.S. team to it's first city Finals appearance
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29.Fred Turner great penetrate ability
28.Vahid Mc Dougall fast and furious
27.Ralph Villarama great mind and poise.
26.Kolbert Galeano big heart fundamentally sound.
25.Jose Rodriguez relentless drive and scoring force.
24.Tony Baltayan A pure and prolific 3 pt threat !
23.Jerry Schies at 6'6" he was the best dunker ever!
22.Darren Chillis pure jump shot with perfect form
21.Lacy Fawcett very efficient and effective scorer
20.Oscar Torres slick and clever scoring machine
19.Danny Jimenez pure PG and great play maker
18.Robert Ramos Larry Bird of his era. pure shooter.
17.Antwan Duke quick first step and deadly outside shooter.
16.Greg Sutton man child. scored 48pts in a majors division game at age 12
15. Arius Lebron in a smaller body.
14.Mihdi McDougall dimunitive assasin. a press never worked on him!
13.Ramal Porter pure athleticism now pro football player(SDSU)
12.Jermarco Effinger skilled scorer and athletic ability
11.Danny Mancilini great play maker
10.Jimmy Medrano very skilled and charismatic scorer at will
9.Ever Lopez one of the toughest to guard. went hard to the rack.
8.Steven Peralta natural SG with ridiculous range.
7.Jahder Miranda the best pure shooter to play.
6.Anthony Kyles there was simply no answer for him
5.Jesse Zarate A deadly acurate shooter who dropped 68 in a game!
4.Tommy Johnson A long 6'4" lefty with amazing shooting range (SDSU) Also achieved all-city honors at Crenshaw H.S.
3.Peter Campos A man amongst boys. everyone studied his game.
2.Gino Riney The most feared player. simply could'nt be guarded. avg 31.1 his jr year at grant H.S.
#1. Max Guercy The most complete, skilled, and gifted PG to play. Amazing IQ. Also lead his Alemany H.S. team to its first city 3A title and first State finals appearance.
Honorable mentions (no specific order)
Chris Verdin Carter Pender Cory Wong Dusty Gomez
Paul Ramos Robert Gosik Kris Cobb Jay Ruiz Raul Rodriguez
Roman Meza Omar Castenaeda Peter Lopez Frank Catota Andrew Estes George Cuevas Cory Fawcett Cameron Turner
Manny Aguilar Arthur Avetesian David Gonzalez Los MercadoJorge DeLeon Ricardo Crisanto Armando Guzman Chris Mena Stephan Boyd
Julian Hernandez Sarkis Tagvoryan Rocky Dominguez Kevin Lahr
Kris Hill Nifer Alex Flores Gevork Meridyan Eddie Menchaca
Ashley Kember Miguel Verduzco Ray Ramirez Juan Sandoval Yousif Martinez
Jesse Reed David Verduzco Jordan DelaRosa Most improved players ever- Thomas Barr, Pedro Escobar Hernandez,Ernest Duran, Julio Garcia
I know people are going to disagree with the list but it's based on talent , experience, and leadership.
I hope it is understood that I respect and have love for everyone who has ever played in Victory
Vineland leagues. This list was never created to degrade nor dis-credit anyone. If I missed your name please forgive me but I did the best from memory that I could do. Thank you for viewing the list and take care.
your friend always , Coach Marcus Nash
Honestly i think duke mc dougal were always afraid to play against me. Every time i was balling in the backcourt they didnt want it. One time they did play i was on fire 100 percent shooting i made all my shots i think after that they realized how skilled i waa got spooked never came back to play in the backcourt true story! !!
ReplyDeleteDamn Marcus! Not even an honorable mention! Lol I'm hurt
ReplyDeleteAndy my bad fam . How could I ever forget the skills you had. No doubt you are in the top 50! You were simply tough to guard. You had a great run since Majors and in juniors!
DeleteMarcus i wasn't mentioned as honorables i like how you mentioned my son godfather as the second best but he was the greatest at victory Vineland history is gino hands down
ReplyDeleteMy bad Rodman. You are definitely in my top 50. Best rebounder to play at V.V. don’t know how I dropped the ball on that.
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