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Michael received strong interest from Marquette University under newly named head coach Buzz Williams and has been offered according to Scout.com.

Per LA Times -

Michael Snaer, a 6-4 junior from Rancho Verde, led the Inland Empire team to an impressive victory over Renardo Sidney and the L.A. Dream team Saturday at the GBOA Hoops tournament at USC.

Snaer, who is being recruited by most of the Pac-10, had 29 points.

Per Scout - Great size and an above average athlete. Solid frame, with good length. Good shooter to three-point range. Handles and passes well for a shooting guard. Good defender – has a chance to be an excellent defender down the road. Competes well and a good feel for the game. Elite, high major prospect.

Evaluation per ESPN

June, 2008: Snaer had a very good camp not to mention an intriguing match up with John Wall the 1st night of competition (2008 Pangos All-American Camp). Snaer is one of the best competitors in the country and he takes on his opponents like it's his last game. However, this approach can sometimes backfire on him%u2014and that's what happened in the 2nd half against John Wall. In the 1st half Snaer allowed the game to come to him and didn't force the issue. He made a number of nice plays off the bounce and his jump shot was fluid. In addition, defensively he forced Wall into an uncharacteristic amount of turnovers and bad shots. However, in the 2nd half Wall took his game to a different level and Snaer tried keep up resulting in bad shot selection and turnovers. Overall, Snaer is a very solid all-around player with a much improved jump shot and as he gains experience he'll understand how to control the flow of game at more efficient rate.

April, 2008: Snaer is one of the better all-around players on the west coast. He has very good length for the two-guard slot and possesses the skills and savvy to play at the high-major level. Although he is sound in many areas of the game, he isn't exceptional in any particular area. As a result I foresee him being a classic glue-type at the next level. His jump shot is streaky, but he gets good lift on it and his release appears smooth. He can handle the ball effectively in the open court and he's one of the better finishers in traffic. As he guides his Inland AAU team in the summer he needs to continue to monitor his decision-making and try not to do too much.

Snaer is emerging as one of the better prospects in an already outstanding sophomore class in the west. He has a strong looking frame, not to mention some nice hops, that allows him to finish inside against taller players. He has an array of offensive skills, including that innate ability to find teammates for open looks. His jump shot is a work-in-progress, but it's consistent enough where you have to honor it. Snaer's strongest trait, however, is his competitive nature; he is one of the few players nowadays who brings intensity at both ends of the floor.

ESPN

• Rivals.com: (74 Overall) - http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=67905
• Scout.com: (14 rated SG 4 star) - http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=2652680
• ESPN: (66 Overall) - ESPN

• http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/varsitytimesinsider/2008/05/basketball-ranc.html
• VIDEO - Michael Snaer at GBOA West Mix