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No. 3 – Justin Sapp

Sophomore • 6-0 • G
Pomona, CA (Glendora HS)

THIS YEAR: Sophomore guard Justin Sapp returns to basketball after a near 2-year layoff ... Brings with him a great outside shooting touch... Will need time to work off the rust but is expected to be a significant contributor ... Quite strong and can play a physical brand of basketball ... Considered a natural and charismatic leader.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Spent his 2006 freshman season at Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo ... Appeared in just 6 games before an injury ended his season ... Scored a season-high 16 points in just 6 minutes of play vs. Los Angeles Southwest, converting 5-of-6 3-point attempts in the process ... Also had 8 points in 12 minutes against L.A. Trade Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity basketball for head coach Mike Leduc at regional power Glendora (Calif.) High ... Was a 3-time All-Sierra League first team honoree ... As a 2005 senior averaged 18.4 points and topped the team with 102 treys in 31 games ... Made 8 3-pointers on his way to a season-high 31 points in a CIF victory over Ventura (Calif.) High ... Also scored 31 to go along with 7 rebounds and 3 steals in a victory over Marina ... Helped lead the Tartans to a 26-6 record ... Averaged over 16 points as 2004 junior ... Started as a 2003 sophomore and scored a career-high 33 to lead Glendora to a victory over top-ranked Bishop Amat High ... Played 2 seasons with current Cougar Davon Roberts.

PERSONAL: Born April 4, 1986, in Pasadena, Calif., to George (financial advisor) and Jacqueline (teacher) Sapp ... Has 1 sister (Lauren) ... Majoring in biblical studies ... His cousin is Lester Connor, a 13-year NBA player and current Indiana Pacer assistant coach ... Wants to go into full-time Christian ministry ... Has made a short-term mission trip to Japan ... Enjoys acting and doing impersonations.

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