Five-star PF TJ Leaf commits to UCLA

“I have a great relationship with coach [Steve] Alford and all the other coaches there”, Leaf said during his announcement on ESPNU. Anigbogu is a big time shot blocker, while Paras is a high volume scorer who can stretch defenses with his shooting ability. five-star point guard Lonzo Ball rounds out the class. Two more Compton Magic players will join the fray in 2017.

“We’re always looking for players who’ve grown up immersed in basketball, and Kobe definitely fits that mold”, said Alford in a statement.

Kobe Paras will play NCAA Division I basketball for the Bruins.

He spent the summer playing for the Israeli national team in the under-18 European championships, where he won MVP honors after averaging 16.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. The other recruiting service Scout.com lists him as their No. 22 overall prospect. “He just loves the game”.

He is now attending Cathedral High School and is playing for the Middlebrooks Academy Team.

Kobe is the son of Benjie Paras, who was named Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in the Philippine Basketball Association in 1989.

A dynamic athlete who excels on both ends of the floor, Fox is one of the premier perimeter defenders in the class and he’s also made tremendous strides to become a complete guard over the a year ago. “We like how he can attack off the dribble and get to the rim in the open court”, he added. “He’s a great basketball mind and can help me succeed as well”.

The National Letter of Intent is a document that expresses the player’s commitment to play for a college or university participating in the NCAA.