by Alex Schwartz

It was pretty common knowledge on the AAU circuit that the Drew Gooden Soldiers were a really good 17U team. But this good?

The Soldiers are one of just two undefeated teams remaining after the first two days of action at the Nike Peach Jam/EYBL Finals, with a record of 4-0 and an average margin of victory of 12.3 points per game.

The boys from Northern California have steamrolled their opponents—winning by 17 points twice—and have placed themselves firmly as one of the favorites to win the tournament

The Soldiers have had coaches, media members and fans following their every move.

Jabari Brown (2011, 6'4 SG) from Oakland (CA) High dropped 55 points in the team's two games on Monday. Through four contests, Brown is averaging 18.8 points and four rebounds per game. An ultra athletic player, Brown is a knockdown shooter from beyond the arc and is nearly impossible to guard. He has demonstrated why he is the No. 13 ranked player in the Class of 2011 Rivals150.

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