Deonte Deron Burton

Deonte Deron Burton (born July 26, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G League. He completed his college career for the University of Nevada, where he was named an All-American in 2012.

Burton, a 6’1″ point guard, played for Centennial High School in Compton, California. He averaged 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists per game as a senior and scored 2000 points in his career. He was named the 2010 division III winner of the John R. Wooden Award, given to the Los Angeles area high school player of the year for each California Interscholastic Federation division.

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Jesse Robinson

A Hero in His Own Town : Jesse Robinson, Compton’s Favorite Resident, Honored by Park in His Name BY TERRY SPENCER DEC. 6, 1987 12 AM PT TIMES STAFF WRITER COMPTON —   When Jesse Robinson was a young man establishing himself in Watts during the 1930s, it is unlikely the people of neighboring Compton could envision the day […]

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Aaron Grimes’ journey to professional golf 

Current Residence: Compton, CAHeight:  5’ 7”Weight:  160 lbsBirthday: February 12, 1994Birthplace: Harbor City, CAHome Golf Course: Navy Golf CourseCollege: California State University, NorthridgeTurned Pro: 2016

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Joel Malcolm Davis [American MMA professional]

Joel Malcolm Davis (born December 29, 1993) is an American professional mixed martial artist and graduated folkstyle wrestler who currently competes in the welterweight division of Bellator MMA. As a wrestler at Notre Dame College, he was the only four-time undefeated NCAA Division II National Champion in history and one of the three to do so across all NCAA divisions. Wrestling career High school Born in Compton, California, Davis attended Santa […]

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