Bruin Commit Jordan Farmar Shines
Bruin fans that were in attendance tonight at Fairfax high caught a glimpse of the future. Bruin commit Jordan Farmar (6-2, 170) from Woodland Hills (Calif.) Taft showcased his skills in a valiant effort against a very talented Fairfax team. Though Taft high school was undermanned Farmar’s will kept the game as close as it was. Taft finally succumbed to Fairfax by 11m points 63-52. Farmar had 23 points in a heroic effort.
Bruins fans have to be excited after seeing Farmar in action this evening. He almost single handily led undermanned Taft to comeback against a superior Fairfax team. Under Farmar’s guidance he actually helped Taft get within five points.
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One of the stars that Farmar had to go against was junior to be Jamal Boykin (6-6, 210). Boykin is an outstanding player who has the athleticism to play the three but probably projects as a four.
Also on the Fairfax squad who impressed was shooting guard Josh ShippClick Boykin will be one of the best players for the class of 2005.Here to view this Link. (6-4, 175). Shipp has outstanding bloodlines as his brother is Cal standout Joseph Shipp.
Shipp is arguably a top 100 player for the class of 2004 and is a very solid player. He has good scoring instincts and plays solid defense.
Getting back to Farmar, UCLA fans can be rest assured that based on this evenings performance, Farmar is the real deal. He carried Taft and kept the game close. Without Farmar’s effort this evening Taft would have been blown out.
Farmar played outstanding defense. He sees the floor extremely well and is a fantastic passer. Farmar also showed off his terrific shooting ability and he has three point range.
Farmar is the player that the Bruins have missed over the last few years and they haven’t had a point nearly as talented since Baron Davis’ brief stint a few years ago.
In other hoops news, the buzz around the Fairfax gym is the Bruins now have a slight shot at five star power forward Maurice Williams (6-8, 215) from Bremerton, Wash.
Williams is generally considered the best player on the West Coast for the class of 2004.
Williams was considered a lock for North Carolina, but now Arizona, Washington and possibly the Bruins have closed the gap.
That the Bruins are even in the hunt is a testimony to Ben Howland and the new UCLA Bruin coaching staff. The Bruins had to come from way back just to get in the race.
If and it’s a big if, the Bruins somehow land Williams that would put UCLA near the top of all the recruiting classes in Howland’s first effort.
Things are definitely looking up in Westwood and the UCLA basketball program...