The Daily Dose is silent this holiday weekend
The next Daily Dose edition will appear on Tuesday.
Peter Hewitt’s Golden Hurricane journey – $
It’s not news that Peter Hewitt of Las Positas College (LPC) has signed to play at the University of Tulsa of the American Athletic Conference next season; that was announced back in November. But how did the Oklahoma-based Golden Hurricane coaching staff even know of Hewitt? » Read the complete article in the Premium Content area Read More…
Nor Cal JC scores from Thursday
Here are the northern California community college from Thursday: Contra Costa College 89, College of Alameda 85 Contra Costa College Men’s Basketball: “The Comets moved to 2-0 in Bay Valley Conference play, defeating College Of Alameda 89-85 on the road in hard fought contest. The Comets led by as many as 16 in the second Read More…
Menlo’s Joe Foley to Lehigh is official
“Lehigh basketball officially announces Foley signing”—Palo Alto Online Sports » Read more articles about Joe Foley. » Read more in-depth analysis of the basketball recruiting process in my `Recruiting is a Seriously Funny Business’ cornerstone article.
Tyler Williams is finally healthy
“Crusaders’ Williams has bounce in his step again. Why that should scare foes”—James Burns » Read more articles about Tyler Williams.
Kevin Kremer continues strong play
“Kevin Kremer scored 24 points and made some free throws at the end to secure the Pleasant Valley High boys basketball team’s 84-77 victory over previously undefeated Liberty Ranch of Galt in the Sac High tournament on Wednesday night…” Go here for more. » Read more articles about Kevin Kremer.
Vallejo wants to go out big
“Vallejo High School boys basketball team hoping to get back to postseason”—Matt O’Donnell
A Sisyphus-like effort for some low and mid-majors
“Facilities gap an uphill climb for college hoops’ low-majors”—John Marshall » Read more in-depth analysis of basketball coaching in my `Coaching is a Risky Business’ cornerstone article.
How to get parents to buy-in? That’s an enormous hurdle
Brendan O’Connor: “My respect for H.S. coaches continues to grow. Without fail, the conversations from parents in the stands couldn’t be more harmful to putting together a real TEAM. If you can get kids to buy-in to something greater than themselves, you are doing a hell of a job!” » Read more in-depth analysis of basketball Read More…
Really??? Mid Major or nothing?
Lamar Big: “All these adults make kids think that High Major or Nothing!!! Listen kids there’s absolutely nothing wrong with being a Mid Major player! I hear adults talk down on kids by saying he’s a Mid major guy… Smh 🤦🏾♂️!!!” Therefore, there must be thousands of young men and women ashamed of their rank Read More…
San Diego 73, USF 63 (Thursday)
On Thursday in the Southland, San Diego topped USF 73-63 with northern California talents leading both teams in scoring. Isaiah (Placer High/Sierra College/Portland State) Pineiro paced the Toreros with 23 points alongside eight rebounds and three blocked shots while freshman guard Souley (Oakland Tech) Boum did likewise with 21 points for the Dons.
JoJo McGlaston leaves Bradley team
“Bradley forward JoJo McGlaston dismissed from team”—Dave Reynolds
Wyoming 82, San Diego St. 69 (Thursday)
Despite receiving 21 points (22 shot attempts) and nine boards from Malik (Laguna Creek High) Pope, San Diego State fell 82-69 to host Wyoming on Thursday.
The annual West Coast Conference question
“WCC preview: Gonzaga, Saint Mary’s or Saint Mary’s, Gonzaga?”—Jim Meehan
Toughness – $
Kim English: “All winter long, college coaches will clamor about wanting more toughness, IQ, defense and rebounding on their team. All spring and summer college coaches will seek and recruit “bucket getters”. Think of the winter, in the spring. Toughness wins.” What Coach English is writing about is true, except when it isn’t. Toughness doesn’t Read More…
Cabrillo’s Linton Acliese offered
Linton Acliese: “Blessed and thankful to have received an offer from Coach Riley and Nicholls State University!” At 6-foot-7, 220, Acliese is a sophomore at Cabrillo College averaging 18.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists a game. » Read more articles about Linton Acliese. » Read more in-depth analysis of the basketball recruiting process in my `Recruiting Read More…
Ryan Imhoff honored
“Imhoff Notches Third Player of the Week Honor”—Carroll College athletics » Read more articles about Ryan Imhoff. » Read more in-depth analysis of the basketball recruiting process in my `Recruiting is a Seriously Funny Business’ cornerstone article.
CCSF remains on top
“WEEK EIGHT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STANDINGS”—Signal The Light Basketball
The Maine Fort Kent – East Bay connection
The University of Maine Fort Kent (aka Contra Costa College East) is enjoying a solid season powered by a number of Bay Area talents who migrated east after playing community college hoops here: Anthony (Merritt College) Knight – 18.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists per game Bobby (Contra Costa College) Syvanthong – 5.7 points, 5.1 Read More…
An E.J. Rowland update
“A 12-year professional basketball career overseas still has life in those legs for E.J. Rowland, as the 35-year-old point guard is averaging a league high 6.5 assists in the Turkish Basketball Super League…” Go here for more. » Read more articles about E.J. Rowland.
A Frank Rogers update
“Former Salinas High basketball standout Frank Rogers has found a home for the BC Cactus TLILISI in Lebanon, averaging 7.8 points and 6.8 rebounds since arriving six games ago…” Go here for more.
Nick Podesta and Ronnie Flores on James Akinjo
Nicholas Podesta: “Best prep PG I’ve seen out here since @brandonjennings . This kid is just getting started.” Ronnie Flores: “Best two-way guard at @TarkClassic was UConn-bound James Akinjo, who led Salesian (CA) to third place with 24.8 ppg” » Read more articles about James Akinjo.
Charnpreet Bonsal with big games
“River Valley boys take third at Folsom tourney”—Appeal-Democrat “…Charnpreet Bansal chipped in with 14 points, 12 rebounds and six blocks…” “River Valley boys storm back for overtime victory”—Appeal-Democrat “…6-foot-8 Charnpreet Bansal led the way in the paint with a team-high 26 points to go with 10 rebounds and three blocks…” » Read more articles about Charnpreet Read More…
Looking at the Palma High Chieftains
“Living up to high expectations at Palma”—John Devine
Looking at the College of Marin Mariners
“COM men have momentum heading into conference play”—Ian Ross
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