2010 preview for Troy Leaf

Troy Leaf averaged 28.1 points, 4.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 steals, and 2.0 blocked shots per game as a senior at Foothills Christian High School in El Cajon, CA last year. The 6'2" guard shot 55% from the field, 39% from beyond the 3-point arc, and 86% from the free throw line.

As a result of his stellar senior year, Leaf was selected First Team All-State All Divisions, California Division 5 Player of the Year, First Team All-State Division 5, San Diego County All Divisions Player of the Year, First Team All-CIF, and First Team All-Southern League. Leaf finished his high school career as San Diego County's all-time leading scorer with 3,318 points, ranking him third in California prep history.

The Gauchos are deep in the backcourt, but Leaf possesses the ability to knock down the perimeter jumper and free throws, which will be in demand with the graduation of James Powell, the Gauchos' all-time leader in 3-point field goals and free throw percentage. Leaf's all-around game may allow him to make an immediate impact as a true freshman, precluding the possibility of a redshirt. Either way, look for Leaf to have an outstanding run with the Gauchos over the next several years.

Troy Leaf selected San Diego POY

2010 UCSB signee Troy Leaf of Foothills Christian High was selected San Diego Section Player of the Year.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/23/impressive-numbers-all-san-diego-section-teams/

Troy Leaf, Foothills Christian

Headed for UC Santa Barbara in the fall, the 6-foot-3 Leaf will take with him the section career scoring record, becoming the first local player to surpass 3,000 points.

Leaf finished with 3,318, third in state history, according to Cal-Hi Sports. He left previous record-holder and current San Diego State player Tyrone Shelley (2,962 with Christian and Crawford in 2004-2007) well in his wake.

Leaf also was credited with 609 assists (seventh in section history), 374 steals (seventh), 284 three-point field goals (third) and 870 rebounds.

“I didn’t realize until the end of last year that I had a chance at the (scoring) record,” said Leaf, 18. “I’m proud of that record. But even better was playing on a team with Kalob (Hatcher) for four years and J’Vonte Brooks. We won four straight section (Division V) titles and no one can ever do better than that.”

UCSB signee Troy Leaf highlights

Now that the Gauchos Men's basketball 2009 - 2010 season is officially over, it's time to look at the future. It includes two 2010 signees: Kyle Boswell from Edison High in Huntington Beach and Troy Leaf from Foothills Christian High in El Cajon, both in California.

Here are video highlights of Leaf (look for #1).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAoA4vvFzG8

UCSB recruit Troy Leaf sets scoring record

UCSB signee Troy Leaf set the San Diego Section career scoring record of 2,982 points. The 6'3" senior point guard from Foothills Christian injured his shoulder after scoring 21 points in a 74 - 71 overtime loss to Hoover.

http://619sports.net/4805/prep-athlete-of-the-week-troy-leaf/

UCSB Signee Troy Leaf

UCSB Men's basketball 2010 signee Troy Leaf is having an outstanding senior season for Foothills Christian High in El Cajon, CA. Leaf is averaging 30.3 points a game while leading Foothills Christian to a 3 - 0 record so far. The 6'2" combination guard is also averaging 7.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.

We will be following his progress throughout the season.

UCSB signs two players for 2010

The UCSB Men's basketball program signed two players from southern California to a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the Gauchos starting in 2010.

Troy Leaf, a 6'2" guard from El Cajon, CA, averaged 26.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 3.3 steals per game for Foothills Christian High School his junior season. He is a two-time East County League Player of the Year and all-CIF San Diego Section selection, and helped his team to their third consecutive Section Division 4 Championship. Troy's ability to shoot and handle the basketball will allow him to play both guard positions for the Gauchos.

Kyle Boswell, a 6'2" shooting guard from Edison High School in Huntington Beach, CA, can bury the outside jumper with consistency, averaging 21.0 points a game during an injury-riddled junior season. After an outstanding sophomore season, he was named to the All-Sunset League First Team and Sophomore All-State First Team by Cal-Hi Sports.

According to high school scouting services, Boswell is one of the best pure shooters on the west coast, who can also create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

The Gaucho backcourt should be very solid for the next few years with Leaf and Boswell now in the fold.

http://ucsbgauchos.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/111309aaa.html

Troy Leaf verbals to UCSB basketball

Combination guard Troy Leaf from San Diego, CA gave a verbal commitment to play basketball for the UCSB Gauchos Men's team starting in 2010. The 6'2" senior from Foothill Christian High in El Cajon, CA has averaged 25.5 points per game over three years. Leaf originally committed to San Diego State after his freshman year, but de-committed last month, citing concerns of over-recruitment of guards by SDSU.

Leaf was named the All-State Junior Basketball Player of the Year last year by CalHiSports.com.

Here are photos of Troy Leaf in action:

http://www.maxpreps.com/photo/gallery.aspx?athleteid=1eff71c3-8fe8-454b-a95c-7ca7e4b27812&imageid=370afdcc-1b30-49c2-82c6-2f3bd237f1a5&ssid=08e31156-1f2d-4c08-b687-afb41d9f9601#imageid=370afdcc-1b30-49c2-82c6-2f3bd237f1a5