1995 PREP BASKETBALL ALL-STARS : When Court Was in Session, Area Preps Made a Strong Case

The 1994-95 basketball season once again provided a showcase for San Gabriel Valley-area boys’ basketball players, who each year seem to appear more frequently on All-Southern Section and all-state teams.

There were no dominating centers in the area in 1994-95, but there was the usual complement of outstanding guards and forwards who shot, rebounded, passed and played defense on a level that will give many the opportunity to continue their careers in college.

Ten of those players, all of them seniors, are members of The Times’ 1995 San Gabriel Valley all-star team.

The all-stars were selected based on ballots cast by area coaches, all of whom were asked to participate, and a poll of Times sportswriters. The coaches were also asked to nominate a coach of the year.

Players named to the team, along with their parents and coaches, will be guests of The Times at an awards breakfast at 9 a.m. Sunday at the Pasadena Holiday Inn. The winners of the San Gabriel Valley player and coach of the year awards will be announced at the breakfast.

Here is a look at The Times’ 1995 All-San Gabriel Valley team:

Willie Allen, Wilson--Allen, a 5-foot-11 guard, was one of the Southern Section’s premier scorers the past two seasons.

Allen averaged 28.3 points and three assists a game as a senior and was selected to the Southern Section Division II team.

Mike Contreras, Alhambra--Contreras, a 6-5 forward, finished a productive varsity career with his best season.

He averaged 20.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and two assists and was named most valuable player of the Almont League. He also was an All-Southern Section Division I selection and MVP of two tournaments.

Duane Curtis, Muir--One of the most versatile players in the area, Curtis, a 6-3 guard, averaged 20 points, seven rebounds and two assists for the Mustangs.

He was named to the Southern Section Division II team and earned All-Pacific League honors for the second consecutive season.

Rico Harris, Temple City--Harris, a 6-8 front court player, was co-MVP of the Rio Hondo League. He averaged 28 points and almost 15 rebounds a game as a senior.

Harris was All-Southern Section and has signed a letter of intent to play next season at Arizona State.

Derek Hodges, Pasadena--Hodges, a 6-6 forward, averaged 18 points and eight rebounds for the Bulldogs, who won the Southern Section II-AA championship by defeating J.W. North, 60-58.

Hodges had 25 points and 12 rebounds in the championship game and was named to the Southern Section Division II team.

Greg Jacobsen, Glendora--The latest in a line of outstanding shooters from one of the area’s most successful programs, Jacobsen, a 6-2 guard, averaged 20 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Jacobsen was selected to the Southern Section Division I team.

Chris Moreland, Duarte--Moreland, a 6-4 forward, was instrumental in leading the Falcons to a 24-6 record and the school’s first appearance in a Southern Section semifinal.

He averaged 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists and was selected to the Southern Section Division III team.

Donte Quinine, Rowland--Quinine, a 6-6 forward, averaged 20 points, four rebounds and three assists and was named to the Southern Section Division I team.

Shomario Richard, Nogales--Richard, a 6-1 guard, is the only repeat selection to The Times’ team.

Richard averaged 28 points and nine assists and led the Nobles to the Division I championship game. He was an All-Southern Section selection and named to the all-state team by Cal-Hi Sports magazine.

Gordon Scott, Pasadena--Scott, a 6-5 guard/forward, averaged 18.5 points, six rebounds and three assists. Scott, the co-MVP of the Pacific League, also made two free throws in overtime to give Pasadena a 60-58 overtime victory over J.W. North in the Southern Section II-AA championship game.

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Boy’s All-Star Team Name: Willie Allen School: Wilson Year: Senior Points: 28.3 Name: Mike Contreras School: Alhambra Year: Senior Points: 20.4 Name: Duane Curtis School: Muir Year: Senior Points: 20.0 Name: Gordon Scott School: Pasadena Year: Senior Points: 18.5 Name: Derek Hodges School: Pasadena Year: Senior Points: 18.0 Name: Greg Jacobsen School: Glendora Year: Senior Points: 20.0 Name: Chris Moreland School: Duarte Year: Senior Points: 20. 0 Name: Donte Quinine School: Rowland Year: Senior Points: 20.0 Name: Shomario Richard School: Nogales Year: Senior Points: 28.0 Name: Rico Harris School: Temple City Year: Senior Points: 28.0