Boys basketball: Top underclassmen to watch

Here are the top underclassmen to watch for the 2012-13 boys basketball season:

JUNIORS

• Brian Beard, Orange Lutheran, 5-9, G
• Stanley Johnson, Mater Dei, 6-7, G
• Rob Nelsen, Tustin, 6-5, G
• Mario Soto, Mater Dei, 6-5, G
• Johnnie Vassar, JSerra, 6-0, G

SOPHOMORES

• Tyler Burch, Ocean View, 6-5, F
• Kendall Lauderdale, Orange Lutheran, 6-7, F
• Eric Patton, Foothill, 6-6, F
• Rex Pflueger, JSerra, 6-5, G
• Kendall Small, Ocean View, 6-0, G

FRESHMEN

• Michael Cage Jr., Mater Dei, 6-9, F
• Cole Fotheringham, San Clemente, 6-4, G
• Jayce Johnson, Mater Dei, 6-9, C
• Logan Hedde, Laguna Hills, 6-3, F
• Noah Rasheed, Mission Viejo, 5-10, G