SoCal High School & Prep Report

Recruiting News: Bennem
Commits to UCI--(January 20, 1998)

The Los Angeles Times Orange County Edition is reporting today that Zamiro Bennem (6'-3" Sr. PG) from Magnolia High in Orange, has orally committed to UC Irvine. The story, written by Times staff writer Paul McLeod, reported that Magnolia boys' basketball Coach Al Walin confirmed Bennem's committment on Monday, January 19, 1998. Bennem, a left-hander, is averaging 21.7 points and 4.8 assists for the Sentinels, who are now 15-3 on the season. Bennem scored 34 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds in Magnolia's 79-70 Orange League victory over then third-ranked Brea Olinda last week.

The Times story reports also that Bennem informed Irvine Coach Pat Douglass of his decision Sunday evening, according to Walin. We haven't spoken with Zamiro to confirm the report, but if it's true, the Anteaters can only improve. And Bennem will get a fine education in the process. Congratulations to Zamiro Bennem and to UCI. Now bring on that National Letter of Intent.

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