Steve Fryer’s Fab 5 outstanding boys basketball players last week, Jan. 10:
Kaiden Bailey, Crean Lutheran, Freshman, Guard
He scored 22 points for the Saints in a 66-63 nonleague win over St. Francis. He is averaging 24 points a game.
Brandon Benjamin, Canyon, Sophomore, Forward
With starters Jaden and Josh Goodall out with injuries, Benjamin is getting double- and triple-teamed but still is scoring plentifully, including 27 points in a loss to Foothill and 22 points in a win over El Dorado.
JJ Gray, Fountain Valley, Senior, Guard
Gray scored 32 points with eight rebounds and five assists in a 75-59 victory over Laguna Beach.
Drew Rodriguez, El Modena, Senior, Guard
He scored 19 points with five 3-pointers in a win over El Dorado and scored 25 points with five 3s in a loss to Foothill.
Cooper Stearns, Irvine, Sophomore, Forward
Stearns scored 31 points with nine rebounds in a Vaqueros win over University and 21 points with 13 rebounds and five steals in a loss to Sage Hill.
