1994-95 BOYS’ BASKETBALL: PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE

Costa Mesa 1993-94 RECORDS

OVERALL: 6-18

LEAGUE: 0-10 COACH: Jason Ferguson

RECORD AT SCHOOL: 0-0

RETURNING STARTERS YR. HGT. P Mike Freeman Sr. 6-2 F

TOP RETURNERS YR. HGT. P Mike Montoya Jr. 5-9 G Donny Ogo Jr. 5-6 G Josh Weeks Jr. 5-10 G

TOP NEWCOMERS YR. HGT. P Terry Carmon Sr. 6-1 G Charles Chatman Sr. 5-8 G Dewayne Crenshaw Sr. 6-1 F Bryan Leahy So. 6-4 F Brian Reeves Jr. 5-11 G/F

OUTLOOK

Costa Mesa has won only three league games in three seasons, but Ferguson, at 23 the youngest head coach in the county, is a voice of optimism. “We believe we are a playoff-bound team,” he said. “A lot of coaches told me this is the worst place for a coach to be--a coach’s graveyard. But I look at it the other way, that this is the best place for me to be. I’ve got great kids with a great work ethic.” Because the Mustangs won’t be very tall, Ferguson is emphasizing pressure defense. Freeman is the best rebounder and is a good low-post defender. Carmon, a transfer from Tustin, is an “unbelievable defender,” Ferguson said. Ogo, the point guard, is also a strong defender. Ferguson believes Weeks, the team’s best all-around player, and Montoya could be among the county’s 10-best three-point shooters. More toughness will be added by Crenshaw, Chatman and Reeves, who played for the football team. Crenshaw, in particular, will challenge for a starting spot.

SCHEDULE

November 29-30 at Mission Viejo tournament.

December 1-3 at Mission Viejo tournament; 5-10 Costa Mesa tournament; 13 at Calvary Chapel; 16 vs. Los Amigos; 17 vs. Westminster; 26-31 at Century Carl’s Jr. Classic.

January 3 at Century; 6 at Laguna Beach; 11 at Aliso Niguel; 13 vs. Estancia; 18 at University; 20 vs. Laguna Hills; 27 vs. Laguna Beach.

February 1 vs. Aliso Niguel; 3 at Estancia; 8 vs. University; 10 at Laguna Hills.