Logan Johnson: “Strictly business 😤 #committed #gaels”

Johnson will need to redshirt the upcoming season with St. Mary’s. He also visited Fresno State.

From his mother Jennifer Johnson:

Damari Milstead: “I would like to thanks GCU for an amazing 2 years. I would like to thank Coach Majerle and staff for giving me the opportunity to play at such an amazing university.”

Iss Milstead also returning to the Bay Area?

Brett Lewis: “On to new things! Thank you Buffalo Family.”

Lewis is moving from head basketball coach at Manteca High to vice principal as well as AD at Weston Ranch High.

“CHRIS HANSEN NETS CCAA MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR HONORS” CCAA Men’s Basketball

The 6-foot-7 Hansen is out of Campolindo High.

“Who is Kawhi Leonard?” Tim Bontemps

How many newborn boys will soon be sporting the first name of Kawhi? It didn’t seem to work with Shaq or even LeBron but Kobes surround us.

6-foot-3 guard Tyjean Burrell is out of Antelope High:

Isaiah (Placer High/Sierra College) Pineiro has earned a Communications Studies degree from San Diego.

Tie Sims: “Summer work with some of 831’s finest lead guards. Mohanid Adam Monterey Peninsula, Eldrin Arelis, Jamaree Bouyea University of SF, Mohammed Adam Fresno City.”

The news here is that 6-foot-2 Monterey High guard Mohanid Adams is heading to Monterey Peninsula College.

Ethan Richardson:

Richardson is 6-foot-10, 245 and formerly out of Madera High and City College of San Francisco. He averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 boards and 2.0 assists this past season at Fresno City College shooting 64%, 50% and 63% respectively.

Here’s a March 27 article on Richardson.

Pierre Cockrell II: “Committed” (to Pacific)

The 6-foot-2 point formerly played at Prolific Prep before heading to the Northwest to finish high school. Now he’ll be playing for a former NBA point.

“Cal lands 7-foot center Thiemann from Germany” Jonathan Givony

Coach Mark Fox in turning the Golden Bears into Passport U.

Jon Rothstein: “Source: VMI grad transfer Austin Vereen has committed to Pacific.”

Vereen is a 6-foot-4 guard originally out of Washington D.C.

Two known but now official signing announcements:

“MEN’S BASKETBALL ADDS UC SANTA BARBARA TRANSFER AND LOCAL STANDOUT CHRISTIAN TERRELL” Sacramento State athletics

“MEN’S BASKETBALL LANDS FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE TRANSFER WILLIAM FITZPATRICK” Sacramento State athletics

Casper College MBB: “Happy to welcome Dathan Satchell from Modesto Christian HS to the T-Bird Family! Going to be a really special player here at Casper!”

Satchell is a 6-foot-3 guard.

College of San Mateo MBB: “We are excited to welcome Irnes Sarvan from Santa Clara High School to the Bulldog Family!”

Sarvan is 6-foot-7, 180.

Coach Mike Marcial has also added these talents for College of San Mateo’s 2019-20 initial season:

“We are excited to welcome Kalei Chu-Hall from @JamesLoganHigh to the @csmbulldogs Family!”

“We are excited to welcome Saveon Campbell from San Lorenzo HS to the @csmbulldogs Family!”

“We are excited to welcome @chefteambry (Bryant Jefferson) out of @PalyAthletics @BridgtonAcademy to the @csmbulldogs Family!”

“Let’s welcome Malachi Mitchell from Kings Academy to the Bulldog Family.”

“We are excited to welcome Jackie Luong out of George Washington High School to the Bulldog Family!

“We are excited to welcome Oscar Pedraza out of @sfhsathletics (St. Francis High) to the @csmbulldogs Family”

“We are excited to welcome Jamahni Walker from Mt. Eden HS to the @csmbulldogs Family!”

“We are excited to welcome Rey Phillips from @HaywardHigh to the @csmbulldogs Family!”

We are excited to welcome DeSean Johnson from @RiordanSports to the @csmbulldogs Family!”

“We are excited to welcome @desaixlopez8 (Desai Lopez) out of @sfhsathletics (St. Francis High) to the @CSM_MBB Family!”

James Logan’s Brett Thompson is heading out of state:

BT: “Couldn’t be more than thankful to be accepting a full ride to Sheridan College thanks to @CodyBall_SC for putting his faith into me! All glory to god.”

Sheridan (Wyoming) Coach Cody Ball just moved into the head coach spot after assisting for five seasons. The 5-foot-10 Thompson was named the BANG Player of the Year.

and

Lafayle Fuller:

Fuller is 6-foot-3 and out of Benicia High.

Steven Richardson is moving to the Lone Star State:

Richardson is 6-foot-5 and out of Grant High.

“Jalen Rose Has a Problem with Basketball Analytics” Isaac Chotiner

Interesting grist for the mill.

“NCAA moving 3-point line back for next season” Jeff Borzello

• “Nevada transfer Jordan Brown commits to Arizona” Ryan Kelapire
• “Nevada transfer Jordan Brown commits to Arizona” Evan Daniels
• “Nevada transfer Jordan Brown, former five-star prospect, commits to Arizona Wildcats” Bruce Pascoe

Verbal Commits: “2019 City College of San Francisco (CA) G Deschon Winston has committed to Central Michigan.”

The 6-foot-4 sophomore averaged 13.1 points per game last season.

Mayville State MBB: “We are excited to announce the commitment of Simon Ramirez! Simon is a JC Transfer, coming to us from @YubaMensHoops”

Ramirez prepped at Irvington High in Fremont.

Full Time Hoops: “2019 La Costa Canyon F Sam Kramer commits San Francisco State. 6-8 face-up forward made big strides during his junior and senior year.”

Sean Larimore (who is 6-foot-8, 235):

“REPORT ON 2019 BAY AREA MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC”

Brandon Cole: “I’d like to announce that I have been hired as Program Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach of @CPAOBasketball. I hope to help lead young men to become better students, people, and basketball players. A Sacramento based prep school is exactly what this city needs! Let’s work!”

Marcelas Perry: “SACRAMENTO! Happy To Announce We Have Our First College Prep Basketball School CPAOBasketball Coached By Coach__Brandon !! If You want Yo Get Better This Is The Place To Go”

CPAO

D1 Transfers still unsigned

• Elishja Duplechan, 5-10, 180, G, Soph., Omaha
• Christian Ellis, 6-2, 190, G, Jr., SIU-Edwardsville
• Logan Johnson, 6-2, 175, G, Fr., Cincinnati
• Ben Kone, 6-8, F, Jr., Oregon State

Team Rampage 707: “James Ebert (2019) receives offer from NAIA Bethany College (Kansas)”

Ebert is a 5-foot-9 prospect out of Cornerstone Christian High in Antioch. He averaged 17.3 points per game this season.

“Kevin Kremer finds new home at Chaminade
Pleasant Valley alumnus transferred from Utah after redshirt freshman season” Will Denner

There been some chatter that 6-foot-2  Logan (St. Francis High) Johnson may return to Cincinnati after earlier announcing he would transfer but the Bearcats have since brought aboard two new point guard signees plus another guard, the conference Player of the Year, pulled his name out of the NBA draft. Johnson showed excellent defensive and rebounding promise in 7.3 minutes a game this past season.

The bonafides of 2020 Prolific Prep 6-foot-4 guard Nimari Burnett:

• 3.75 GPA his Junior Year
• 3.7 overall Core GPA in HS
• 3 on 3 U18 World Championship Berth
• USA Basketball U19 tryout invitation
• Leads his EYBL “Team Why Not” team to qualify for Peach Jam

“Burnett enjoyed a fantastic junior campaign both on and off the court. The quiet, mature, focused, fierce, intelligent, humble, and hard-working talent continues to perform in the classroom and on the court.

During his junior year, Burnett earned a Stanford basketball offer, in addition to many other offers. Nimari finished the 2nd semester at Napa Christian with a 3.75 GPA continuing his excellent academic work which he has shown all 3 years of High School, with a 3.7 overall core GPA.

Burnett led his High School team, Prolific Prep of Napa Christian to a 31-7 overall record this past year playing one of the tougher schedules in the country. He finished the season with averages of 24.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg, and 4.5 apg.

Burnett also won the 3 on 3 National Championship in April by going 8-0 with his “Attack” team in Colorado Springs. Nimari will lead his Team USA “Attack” 3 on 3 team in the World Championships in Mongolia on June 3rd of this year.

Burnett was also one of the 34 named invitees to the U19 USA Basketball tryouts which will take place in Mid-June. 34 players were invited, 13 of which are in the 2020 class and will tryout for 1 of the 12 spots on the U19 USA team which will compete for the World Championships this summer.

Burnett also helped lead his EYBL Team “Team Why Not” to a Peach Jam berth by going 9-4 over the 3 weekends in April and May on the NIKE EYBL circuit. Nimari played in all 13 EYBL games averaging 20.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg, and 3.2 apg”

Fresno City College: “It’s a slam dunk🏀! FCC athletes @dRicoGotJuice and @JaredSmall23 letters of intent with @ColoradoMesaU Congrats!”

David Rico is a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard out of Kerman High and the 6-foot-7 Jared Small is a sophomore from Colorado.

“Kehmarr McMillian’s banner year at Butte earns him a scholarship with Saint Katherine men’s basketball team” Will Denner

McMillian is out of Chico High and will be playing college ball in southern California.

MSU Denver Men’s Basketball: “We’ve signed Alex Villi (@AlexVilli24Wang) to an NLI! Alex is a 6-4 G/F from Clovis West HS in Fresno, Calif. He was an all-league selection who averaged 16 ppg and scored 42 in the CIF Central Section Final!

He also had an offer from San Francisco State.

Out of Mendocino College, 6-foot-6, 210 redshirt sophomore Bymnet Tecle is headed to Holy Names University.

Gladiator Basketball: “Gladiator Basketball is excited to announce the commitment of Izayah Talmadge 6”3 G out of Sacramento High School. Izayah brings tremendous toughness, on ball defense, rebounding and attacks the basket in transition and half court relentlessly!”

Chabot College gets another hungry talent.

Grayson Carper: “

Carper is a 6-foot-4 guard out of Clovis West High.

Jeff Goodman: “Texas A&M-Corpus Christi grad transfer Kareem South will play for Mark Fox at Cal this season, he told @Stadium.

6-2, 185, G Stats: 13.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 37% 3-pointers

Scout’s take: “Makes tough shots, can score at all three levels, streaky at times and an average defender.”

Fresno City College: “6’10 F/C Ethan Richardson (Madera HS/Fresno City College) will take an official visit to West Virginia University this weekend. Displayed the type of toughness that Bob Huggins covets while leading Fresno City to a 26-game winning streak and State Final Four berth.” link link

Chuck Hayes Basketball: “Congrats to 16u G Cole Anderson (@Cole3Anderson) ranked 5th in the state on @CalHiSports newest rankings for the class of 2021. Closing the spring out at the Compton Magic Memorial Day tournament where he showed multiple facets of his game averaging 29 pts, 5 ast & 4 reb”

He’s 6-foot-3, heading into his junior class and out of Clovis West High.

“LaMere brings extensive experience to Palo Alto basketball” Glenn Reeves

BAY AREA MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC results

• 17 Elite Division championship: AZ Factory 17U defeated Peak 17U 66-52
  MVP: Dmaurian Williams of AZ Factory 17U
• 17 Varsity Division championship: Sonoma County Cagers defeated Salt Lake Metro Gold 61-57
  MVP: Dylan Hayman of Sonoma County Cagers
• 16U Division: Play Hard Play Smart 15U Black defeated Team Esface 53-52
  MVP: Jordan Hess of Play Hard Play Smart 15U Black
• 15U Division: Bay City Warriors 15 Showcase defeated Play Hard Play Smart 15 Red 49-40
  MVP: Brandon Lum of Bay City Warriors 15 Showcase

go here for photos of the winners and MVPs

Sacramento State Men’s Basketball: “Welcome to the family Spencer Monteiro! The forward from Delta College was first team all-state and the Big 8 Conference MVP last year after averaging 17.7 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. Shot 57% from the field” link

Bearcat T: “Highlights of UC latest offer per @VerbalCommits Juco PG 6’2 Kai Tease Blinn College (started at Howard) Other offer is Prairie View, visiting UMKC this week”

Tease is out of Antelope High. Cincinnati sure looks like the ‘best’ offer to date.

CCSF Men’s Basketball: “Sophomore Deschon Winston @Deschonwins25 has been offered by @IUPUIMensBball and @CMUMensBBall and will be visiting:

Cetral Michigan: May 29th
IUPUI:TBA”

To register: go to chicowildcats.com

See ‘Camps and Events’ under ‘Wildcat Athletics’ tab

The camp fee is $55.00

“CCS Freshman of the Year RAY JOHN JACKSON, SACRED HEART CATHEDRAL” Ethan Kassel

“As ACL tears pile up, doctors and coaches worry that kids are playing too much basketball” Samantha Pell

Coach Corn: “Went to Reno “Jam on it “ tournament this weekend and saw 5000 players with expensive gear, shoes, air pods, Beats, custom socks and high priced uniforms…only saw about 5 kids who boxed out consistently, talked on D, and used ball fakes. Get your priorities right young hoopers!”

This tournament doesn’t feature the top level talents/teams so if these youngsters aren’t playing fundamentally sound ball…

“Boys basketball, girls volleyball coaches hired at Palo Alto” Glenn Reeves

Jon Rothstein: “Source: Nevada transfer Jordan Brown will visit Saint Mary’s this weekend and Arizona State next weekend. Recently visited Arizona. Kentucky and Texas A&M also showing interest.”

Slefishly, here’s hoping he chooses Moraga.

Gladiator Basketball: “Proud to be apart of the Chabot College Black Graduation tonight! In coach McMiller’s first season at Chabot College red shirt freshman Jordan McGlory graduates in 1 year with A.A. Degree in communications with 3.2 gpa! Jordan will sign a athletic scholarship in the next weeks!

Congrats.

Lewis & Clark State Men’s Basketball: “Warrior Nation please welcome our newest addition, Daylon Potts. Potts was HUGE for Coach dallasjensen’s GavilanMBB squad this year that finished 27-3 & advanced to the Elite 8. (Potts averaged) 9.7 PPG, 11.0 RPG, 5.5 APG, 1.7 SPG CCCAA and was a 1st Team All-State Selection” The 6-foot-6 Potts is also out of Edison High in Fresno.

“Three ARC men’s basketball players land scholarship offers” American River College athletics

Make that Jermaine (Sacramento High) Henderson to Southwestern Christian University, Pim (West Valley High) Lewis to Simpson University and Parker (Folsom High) Haven to Menlo College.

“Parker Haven Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Menlo College”

The 6-foot-5 Haven averaged 16.0 points plus 10.2 boards this past season.

Nicholas Podesta: “Congratulations to Fresno City College Men’s Basketball players Jonah Brown and Ian Miller who signed their scholarships to compete at Bellevue University in Nebraska next season for head coach Lucas Gabriel.”

The 6-foot-4 Brown is out of Clovis North High and the 6-foot-5 Miller hails from Vintage High.

“Max Fried Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Emory University”

The 6-foot-4 Fried is out of University High and Emory is located in Georgia.

Team Rampage Basketball: “Chris Rendon (2019) of Moreau Catholic will be attending Holy Names University in the Fall ‼️ #TeamRampage @ Moreau Catholic High School”

Josh Bagley: “

Bagley is a 5-foot-11 point out of Sheridan College in Wyoming. He averaged 8.5 points, 3.4 assists and 2.7 rebounds this past season.

“Watidaishe Mukukula Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Franklin & Marshall College”

The 6-foot-3 Mukukula is out of Archbishop Riordan and Franklin & Marshall is located in Pennsylvania.

“Zachary Quanico Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Gordon College”

The 5-foot-5 Quanico is out of Archbishop Riordan and Gordon College is located in Massachusetts.

Patrick Fisher: “I would like to announce that I will be transferring colleges to attend The Vincennes University. Can’t wait to go to work”

The 6-foot Fisher played as a freshman at Gavilan College this season before this transfer to community college ball in Indiana.

“Jeffrey Espinal Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Jarvis Christian College”

Espinal is a 6-1 guard and is heading to the NAIA school in Texas.

South Mountain CC Basketball: “We are excited to announce a commitment from kareem__clark from Sacramento, California. Kareem will be a Sophomore next year & is a big edition to our team culture as he is a high level player & person!”

The 6-foot-3 Clark is transferring from American River College and graduated from Capital Christian.

“Ayo Aderoboye Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Gavilan College”

He’s 6-foot-6, 170. Will he will follow Coach Dallas Jensen to College of the Sequoias?

“Endigo Coleman Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Whittier College”

Coleman is a 6-foot-2 guard out of Newark Memorial High. He also visited Lewis & Clark College plus Fresno Pacific.

“For NBA Prospects, It’s Best When Social Media and Draft Stock Don’t Mix” Chris Mannix

Chris Murray: “Fun fact: Since joining the MW in 2013, San Jose State hasn’t posted a winning record in any season in men’s basketball, women’s basketball, football or baseball. It’s 241-536-1 combined in those sports in six seasons.”

“Since joining the Mountain West.

• SJSU football: 22-52 (29.7%)
• SJSU men’s basketball: 40-143 (21.9%)
• SJSU women’s basketball: 64-121 (34.6%)
• SJSU baseball: 115-220-1 (34.2%)”

There has to be some sort of cosmic jinx or hex contributing to this infamy.

Mario Gomez: “I’m very excited to announce that I have been elevated from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Coach”

Coach Dallas Jensen to College of the Sequoias.

The housing prices in Visalia are much more reasonable than Gilroy—$256,583 to $744,361.

So who fills Jensen’s shoes after he immediately turned the downtrodden Gavilan program into a roaring success? There’s much more pressure associated now with heading the Rams.

Amaurys A. Fermin: “Another one… @HancockCollege Trenton Mitchell (@tkrtrent27 ) signs his official letter of intent to Chico State University. We appreciate your hard work & leadership on and off the court!! Congratulations my guy!!”

Mitchell is 6-foot-6, 220 and originally out of El Diamonte High in Visalia. He is also a twot ime member of the Dean’s List while at Allan Hancock.

Verbal Commits DII: “2019 Fresno City College (CA) F/C Carl Snyder has signed with Notre Dame de Namur.”

Snyder is a 6-foot-9, 230 sophomore out of the Santa Cruz County area.

DJ Burgess: “It’s Official‼️ After having a great sophomore season at Gavilan College, I signed my NLI to further my education, and play basketball at …

Hawai’i Pacific University.”

Burgess is a 6-foot-5 sophomore guard out of Valley Christian High who averaged 12.2 points and 2.8 boards this season.

Dinos Trigonis: “Sacramento CA native 6-8+ 2019 Elias King (IMG/FL) will officially visit Elon early next week.” This was posted on May 7.

Trigonis posted earlier that UC Irvine and Colgate are also interested. King played at Jesuit High and then at IMG Academy this past season.

“UK standout Ade Adebayo signs NLI, joins UC Davis’ incoming class” UC Davis athletics

“(Mitch) L’Allier, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, is headed to Holy Names University, a Division II program in Oakland that competes in the Pacific Western Conference. The Hawks went 12-16 last season and made the PacWest Basketball Tournament for the first time in program history. L’Allier saw action in 15 games for Hancock, averaging 2.1 rebounds and 1.9 points.”

“Men’s Basketball Signs Kaden Bradley to a National Letter-of-Intent” Cal State Dominguez Hills athletics

“Derritt Scarver (men’s basketball) – B.B.A. Business Administration: Marketing”

The 6-foot-2 Scarver went a long ways away and stuck with it, earning his degree from Alaska Fairbanks. He’s also a Millennium (Tracy) High grad.

“Recently announced by the Golden State Athletic Conference and NAIA, five (Menlo College) basketball players have been named GSAC and Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes for the 2018-19 season. In order for an athlete to be eligible, they must be a junior or senior, maintain a 3.50 grade point average or better, and have attended their current institution for at least one full year.

The five include Jeremiah Testa, Junior, Accounting, 3.95 GPA and Colton Wirth, Junior, Finance, 3.70 GPA. Testa is out of Serra High and Wirth from San Marin High.

Steve Becker: “Celebrating our @TorosAthletics & @DominguezHills graduates Mikey Hatfield & David Howard! Two of the best people we’ve been fortunate enough to coach. Both have great opportunities awaiting them!”

Hatfield, on the left, is out of Manteca High and Modesto Junior College. He is a Business major with a concentration in finance plus a minor in Mathematics.

“Frankie Ferrari works out with Charlotte Hornets” Ryan Gorcey

BAY AREA MEMORIAL DAY CLASSIC

Date: Saturday, Sunday and Monday May 25-27, 2019

Time: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Sunday and 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday

Games: Each team will play 3 pool play games and then playoffs. Championships in all divisions will be held on Monday at the new Cali Courts in Union City (710 Zwissig Way).

Locations: 17U: at Cali Courts each day.
16U: Chabot College (25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward) on Saturday and Sunday and Cali Courts on Monday.
15U: Chabot College on Saturday and Sunday and Cali Courts on Monday.

Participants: 60 teams from Northern California and other areas

For more information: Contact Gerry Freitas at 408-998-1327 or via email: gerryfreitas@hotmail.com

UC DAVIS SHOOTING AND SKILLS CAMP
June 17th and 18th 5-7:30 PM

Campers will be taught by current UC Davis mens basketball players, as well as UC Davis staff, with over 60 years experience on the art of shooting and specific fundamentals. There will be skill development segments to work on the overall player, but the focus will be on the breakdown of each individual’s shot mechanics, footwork, and mental approach.
Who:  This camp is open to any and all boys grades 7-12

Time: 5-7:30 p.m. both nights

Location:  Pavilion – UC Davis

Coaches:  UC Davis Men’s Basketball Staff/Players

Breakout Segments: Each day will include the usage of teaching points in game simulated situations and breakdown drills. Players will be grouped with their age group for competitive success.

Registration: Go to: https://ucdavissportscamps.com/mbball/summer-camps.php
Call Kyle Vogt at 530.304.8956 with questions.

$139 Includes Camp T-shirt

“In search of an edge, elite basketball prospects are repeating a grade — in middle school” Samantha Pell

Chris (Ponderosa High) Snyder is 23, debt free and owns a Master’s Degree in Business Finance from Western Illinois University—amply displaying the maturity necessary for setting himself up to succeed. The 6-foot-10 Snyder  will be working in the Chicago area next.

He is a two-time Summit League academic honor roll selection, earning those accolades in both his seasons at Western Illinois.

Here’s a look at Snyder’s success in the classroom:

Stevie James: 

Out of Elk Grove High, the 6-foot-7 James averaged 8.1 points and 5.2 boards this season at Yuba College while shooting 48%, 44%.

6-foot-4 California High guard Brody Steinhart is headed to Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho.

“Warriors Sign Impact Player in Newsom” Lewis & Clark athletics

Sheldon High’s 6-foot-8 Brennen Newsom is headed to Lewiston, Idaho.

John Ketchel:

Out of Freedom High, the 6-foot Ketchel averaged 10.6 points, 8.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds this past season at Las Positas College.

CCSF Men’s Basketball: “Congrats to state champ Curtis Witt on his signing with @MenloMBB”

Witt is a 6-foot-1 guard out of St. Francis High.

Outgoing Folsom Lake College players:

Matt Lyon: “100% committed to finishing out my degree, and playing basketball at William Jessup University. All glory as always to the man upstairs, couldn’t be more thankful. Let’s keep this thing going.”

The 6-foot Lyon is out of Rio Americano High and Folsom Lake College. He averaged 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 45%, 42% and 88%  this past season at FLC.

William FitzPatrick: “Unbelievably excited for this opportunity to continue on to Sacramento State. The chance to compete at the highest level while earning my degree fulfills a lifelong dream and I cannot wait for the near future”

At 6-foot-3, Fitzpatrick averaged 13.4 points, 4.9 boards and 2.6 assists this season while shooting 47%, 39% and 85% this past season at Folsom Lake College. He played at Vista Del Lago High and Case Western University.

Incoming Folsom Lake College recruits:

Cameron Salerno: “Recruiting Update: @GraniteBayHigh 2019 guard @ovodcjr (Doug Christie Jr.) , the son of former Sacramento Kings star, @TheDougChristie will play his college ball at FLC next year.” link

and

Cameron Salerno: “CVC MVP, JaylenSolich of Roseville High School will join ovodcjr at FLC next fall. Both are very talented, scoring guards.”

Chaminade Men’s Basketball: “We got a new addition to the Sword Family!
Please welcome Kevin Kremer, transfer from University of Utah, native of Chico, CA”

Coach Sco: “We are SO EXCITED to announce the signing of Jaden McClanahan‼️ Jaden is a fearless PG who is a LIGHTS OUT 3point shooter, strong & quick driver and a coach on the floor. Most importantly Jaden is a WINNER. 119-13 in his high school career”

Bill Morosco is the new head coach at Independence Community College in Kansas.

Conner Jackson: 

Jackson is a 6-foot-3 guard out of Dublin High who spent this past season at Hillcrest Hoops.

Gladiator Basketball: “Chabot Basketball is excited to announce the commitment of redshirt (Delaware State Div 1 transfer ) 6”3 Pg Rashad Faust! Rashad is skilled, athletic and is a tremendous open court play maker. Rashad also hold his own academically with a 3.5gpa.”

Marcelas Perry: “More Than Social Media Videos Ya Diggggg!! Blessings from the Lord”

Marcelas Perry (Capital Christian High, American River College) is now a graduate of  Holy Names University.

“Rex Walters Joins Men’s Basketball Staff as an Associate Head Coach” Wake Forest athletics

“SF Preps: Local stars honored at SFIAC Awards Banquet
San Francisco Italian Athletic Club hands out awards to top high school athletes in City” Ethan Kassel

12th Annual City Championship Tourney 5/17-19

We have a great field of 111 teams divided into three Divisions (Elite, Varsity and JV). See participants below. Each Division will play a single elimination bracket just like the NCAA tourney to determine a City Champion. Games will be played at CCSF, Riordan, SI, CCSF John Adams, and Ingrid P Lacy Middle School. We will be posting the schedule on Exposure later this week. If you want me to send you an excel copy of the schedule, send an email to coachrandal@yahoo.com

We hope you can come out and support the event.

Coach Randal

City Championship at CCSF 5/17-19

Elite Division:

• • Bay City Warriors 17s Select
  • Bay City Warriors 17s Blue
  • Seaside’s Finest 17s
  • Team Lillard 17s
  • Team Lillard 16s
  • WCE 16s (Lai)
  • Lakeshow 17s Elite
  • Lakeshow 17s Black
  • Lakeshow 16s Elite
  • Peak 17s
  • Arsenal 17s – Fochtman
  • Arsenal 17s – Jack
  • NBBA 17U Black (Meyerson)
  • NBBA 17U Gray (Page)
  • NBBA 17U WC (Carrattini)
  • Sonics 17s
  • SV Warriors 17s (Gabe)
  • Play Hard Play Smart 17s
  • CV Warriors 17s(Ed)
  • SF Soldiers 16s
  • Splash City 17s
  • West Coast Extreme Elite
  • Prime Seniors
  • Prime 17s Gold
  • Red & Black 17s
  • Team SuperStar 17s
  • Stanco Stampede 17s
  • Bay Area Mambas
  • YBA Elite 2020
  • West Coast Phenoms 17sSF Rebels

Varsity Division:

• • Bay City Warriors 16s Select
  • Bay City Warriors 16s Blue
  • Oakland Rebels 17s Red
  • Seaside’s Finest 16s Red
  • Seaside’s Finest 16s Black
  • WVBC 17U
  • Roadrunners 16s
  • Top Flight Elite Judge 16s
  • Pinnacle 16s
  • ACA Varsity (Carl Jacobs)
  • OJBA 16s
  • Lakeshow 17s Select
  • Lakeshow 16s Black
  • Lakeshow 15s Purple
  • Arsenal 16s Select
  • Sonoma County Cagers Varsity
  • NBBA 16U WC (Prescott)
  • NBBA 16U (Viramontes)
  • Soldiers EYBL 16s
  • Soldiers 16s
  • Mission City
  • Play Hard Play Smart 15s Black
  • Play Hard Play Smart 15s Red
  • SF Soldiers 17s
  • Force Basketball Varsity
  • West Coast Extreme Varsity White
  • Team Esface 2022
  • Prime 16s Gold
  • Prime 16s Blue
  • RSF AAU 16s
  • Red & Black 16s
  • Team SuperStar 16s
  • Motiv8te 17/16s
  • Splash City EC 16U
  • Stanco Stampede 16s
  • Stanco Stampede 16s/17s Black
  • Mo Hustle 16s – Rodney
  • Mo Hustle 17s (Tru)
  • New Generation Varsity
  • YBA Elite 2021
  • YBA Adam
  • Team Supernova 16s
  • West Coast Phenoms 16s
  • WCE 15s (Rockwell)
  • WCE 15s (Walker)

JV Division:

• • Bay City Warriors 15s Select
  • Bay City Warriors 15s Blue
  • Bay City Warriors 16s Gold
  • Roadrunners 15s
  • Seaside’s Finest 15s
  • Pinnacle 15s
  • OJBA 15s
  • Lakeshow 15/16s Select
  • Lakeshow 15s Grey
  • Arsenal 15s Select
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Jeff Borzello: “Cincinnati freshman guard Logan Johnson entered his name into the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.”

He’s out of St. Francis High.

Skyline Basketball: “Congrats to @masiem23 (Masie Mohammadi) on his commitment to Vanguard Univ. For his next chapter he was looking for a few things:

• Scholarship ✅ → signed a full
• Good program ✅ → VU finished #10 in the nation
• School in SoCal ✅ → Newport Beach
• Get it all after one season ✅
• Well-earned Masie!”

Corban Men’s BKB: “Our Corban U Family would like to welcome Isiah Quintero a 6’8 post from Sacramento, CA He was a standout player for Coach Fusano at Sierra CC for 2 years.

Corban University is an NAIA school located in Salem, Oregon. Quintero prepped at Antelope High.

Goose Persin: “Next chapter…🏀 I’m officially committing to play for @coachcoopNDNU and @NDNU @ndnuathletics”

A 6-foot guard, Persin is out of Las Positas College and Piedmont Hills High.

Amaurys A. Fermin: “Congratulations to @HancockCollege 🏀 Spirit Ricks who has officially signed his letter of intent to D1 Norfolk State University!! We appreciate your leadership and dedication to our program. Another Bulldog moving on to the 4 year level!!”

Ricks played high school ball at Patterson High.

Kuany Kuany: “Thank God for giving me the opportunity to play college basketball, thank you to all of the college programs that recruited me. I would also like to thank my family and Prolific Prep for believing in me, With that being said I will attend the University Of California Berkeley.”

Gladiator Basketball: ”
Gladiator Men’s Basketball is excited about the commitment of local Nor Cal Champion from James Logan HS Tim Oldham 6”1 G Tim brings toughness athleticism and timely shooting to the Gladiator Men’s Basketball Program!”

Gladiator Basketball: “Chabot College Men’s Basketball is excited about the commitment of Carson Moorhead 6”1 Pg Castle View HS! Carson is a skilled high IQ Floor leader who adds to depth to the program!

St. Mary’s Hoops: “Congrats to Jordan Hunter @JordanHunter97 on signing 🖊️ with the @SydneyKings in the @NBL

This year the Gael’s Senior Center averaged the following in 23.3 minutes per game…

• 7.9 points
• 6.7 boards
• 1 assist
• 1.4 blocks
• 58.8% shooting

Golden State Prep Basketball: “Please welcome @hoopermiri3 to the GSP family. Damiri, who played locally at St Mary’s Berkeley is a gritty competitor.”

Lindo is a 6-foot-3 two guard.

Golden State Prep Basketball: “Welcome @inikomcneil1 to the GSP Family. The NorCal native played for Lou Richie at @ODowdDragons and going to be a huge part of our teams success. High IQ guard, team first player. Love his game.”

McNeil is a 5-foot-10 guard.

Golden State Prep Basketball: “Please welcome @connormurphy_22 to our GSP Roster. Connor spent his last year at @FindlayPrep. Let’s get to work”

The 6-foot-5 Murphy played at San Ramon Valley before transferring to Findlay Prep.

NBBA: “Numerous JUCO’s have been in contact about 2019 C Manny Adeoye from Salesian. Over the past few weeks he has visited Diablo Valley College, Santa Rosa JC and most recently Angelina College, National JUCO in TX. Others have reached out as well.

DM us for more info on Manny.”

NBBA: “Congrats to one of our top coaches, Jay DeMaestri, on being named the Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Redwood HS!! Jay has a wealth of basketball knowledge. Best of luck in your first year at the helm.” link

Joe Davidson: “Sad news to report: Jaaron Stallworth has died from some sort of train mishap. Was a fun quarterback and guard to cover at Cosumnes Oaks who excelled in hoops @YubaMensHoops. Teammates and coaches loved the guy. Too soon, too young”

To contribute to his funeral expenses, go here.

“Dublin star Robby Beasley transfers to Dougherty Valley
First-team all-Bay Area News Group selection averaged 17.3 points per game as a junior” Darren Sabedra

Ben Nguyen: “Sacbee Co player of the year @swiftyjayy (guard Justin Nguyen/Sheldon High) just committed to @UCMercedMBB @CoachKPham  Spoke this into existence two years ago…”

Chico State MBB: “Signing Alert🚨 Welcome to the #WildcatFamily Colby Orr”

Orr is a 6-foot freshman out of De La Salle High who averaged 10.9 points and 3.5 assists this season while shooting 44%, 39% and 72%.

6-foot-7, 200 Zafir Williams is transferring from Loyola Marymount to Cal State East Bay.

PHPS: “Real proud of Phil Fayne Jr. Getting that B.S. degree from Illinois State.”

Team Lillard B-Ball: “Congrats to Shawn Stith!!! Sign with Cal State Bakersfield!!!”

“Stith was named to the California Community College Men’s Basketball Coaches Association (CCCMBCA) All State Team and was the co-Player-of-the-Year in the Orange Empire Conference (@ Saddleback College). He averaged 15.9 points and 7.0 rebounds-per-game while shooting 61.4% from the field and 77.7% from the free throw line…”

He is out of Fremont High in Oakland.

Amaurys A. Fermin: “Super excited for Gabrys Sadaunykas on his commitment to Humboldt State University!!

Sadaunykas is a 6-foot-5 sophomore shooting guard out of Allan Hancock College.

“SJSU Men’s Basketball Signs Two As Part of 2019-20 Recruiting Class” Spartan athletics

6-foot-9 235 Ralph Agee averaged 4.7 points plus 3.7 rebounds this season for East Los Angeles College while 6-f00t-10, 235 Eduardo Lane posted 9.9 points and 4.2 boards a contest. San Jose State University needed additional size. Their level of production in D1 remains to be seen. Agee officially visited San Jose about a week ago.

Gladiator Basketball: “Chabot College Men’s Basketball is excited to have the commitment of Keenami Maggard 6”4 210 F from Mountain House HS. Keenami will bring toughness, excitement and tremendous athleticism to the program”

Maggard was named the MVP of the recent Simply Basketball Elite 24 All-Star Game.

Gladiator Basketball: “Chabot College Men’s Basketball is excited about the commitment of 6”8 F Skylar Robinson of Dublin HS. Skylar high academic student athlete and is versatile forward who will bring a tremendous versatility, defensive presence and motor on both ends of the floor!”

“Panionios’ Davion Berry denies him being injured, says he’s not playing because of lack of payments”

The 6-foot-4 Berry has enjoyed a unique basketball route as, after Hayward High, he spent two seasons at Cal State Monterey Bay before moving up to D1 at Weber State. In Ogden, he earned Big Sky Conference MVP honors in 2014.

Eastern Florida Men’s Basketball: “Pumped to welcome back 6’9 Wing Jonathan Ned @kingned to the Eastern Florida family!!! JNed is a big time player with huge upside!! Skilled w great size and great character!!!”

Ned averaged 9.8 points plus 4.7 boards as a freshman out of Heritage High, shooting 45%, 34% and 74% respectively.

“Former Nevada assistants Gus Argenal, Brandon Dunson land at Cal State Fullerton” Chris Murray

The NBA G League announced today that 40 NBA Draft hopefuls and 40 of the NBA G League’s top prospects from the 2018-19 season are expected to attend the 2019 NBA G League Elite Camp, which will take place May 12-14 in Chicago.

A select number of players from the draft-eligible group will be invited to participate in the 2019 NBA Draft Combine based on their performance in the NBA G League Elite Camp. The NBA Draft Combine will be held May 14-19 in Chicago…”

The prospects include:

• Cody Demps, Stockton Kings (Sacramento State, Pleasant Grove High)
• Marcus Lee, Sioux Falls (California, Deer Valley High)
• Richard Solomon, Oklahoma City Blue (California)
• Juan Toscano-Anderson, Santa Cruz Warriors (Marquette, Castro Valley High)
• Kenny Wooten, (Oregon, Manteca High)

“Alex Pribble Departs Saint Martin’s After Four Seasons”

Excellent hire and for Pribble, out of Drake High and Cal, it’s much more viable being a D1 assistant when trying to land a D1 head coach opening.

Madison Guernsey: “#idahostate’s Gary Chivichyan is transferring to Pacific. Grad transfer leaves ISU ranked 4th in program history in 3-pointers made.” link

He’s a 6-foot-5 shooting guard.

Verbal Commits: “2019 Southwestern College (CA) F Jordan Cooke-Harper has committed to Sacramento State.”

The 6-foot-9 son of former NBA-er Ron Harper, he primarily played his prep ball in San Diego before moving to New Jersey and has three years of eligibility remaining. link

6-foot sophomore Trey Whitley, out of Harbor High and Cabrillo College, has signed with DII Black Hills State University (South Dakota):

Whitley averaged 17.4 points and 4.3 rebounds this season while earning Most Valuable Players honors in the Coast Conference South division plus being named an All-NorCal State First Team selection.

6-foot-2 sophomore guard Lovevele Schackelford, out of Newark Memorial High and Cañada  College, has signed with Notre Dame de Namur.

6-foot-7 Cabrillo College sophomore Lenorris Mincey is headed to Campbellsville University in Kentucky:

6-foot-7, 225 Matt Bender, a San Diego area prepster, has committed to Cal State Stanislaus.

NVC Basketball: “@NVCAthletics is excited to get a commitment from Brandon Radu of Redwood HS. The 6’4” shooting guard led the Giants in scoring and helped them to a NorCal playoff run. Brandon’s best basketball is still ahead.”

DJ Burgess: “Extremely Blessed to have receive an offer to🏀Hawaii Pacific University.

Out of Valley Christian High and Gavilan College, the 6-foot-5 Burgess also visited Sonoma State and Humboldt State earlier. He averaged 12.2 points this season.

“USF Dons point guard signee Ryan Rapp flips to Wazzu” Ryan Gorcey

According to Verbal Commits, 6-foot-4 Joey Rodrick has committed to Humboldt State. He’s a prepster out of the state of Washington.

Isaiah Veal: “I am happy to say that I am 100% committed to Chabot College. I am excited to chase my basketball dreams and I feel like this will be the best place for me. Thankful for everyone in my corner!!! Go Gladiators!”

Veal is a 6-foot point out of Las Vegas.

Kyle Hansen: “Two other Class of 2020 commits have also recently told me they’ve verbally committed to Montana in 6-9 forward Josh Bannan and 6-6 forward Hunter Clarke, both of Australia. Clarke is the younger brother of grad assistant Anderson Clarke.”

Hunter Clarke also played at Campolindo High.

“The Bay City Warriors will be playing in the West Coast Elite Spring Kick Off event at the American Sports Center in Anaheim, CA on 4/26 to 28.

We are a San Francisco based program with a 14 year history of helping our players find colleges at the D1, D2, D3, NAIA and Juco levels. All of our players are good students and coachable athletes. All are in the class of 2020.

I have provided our roster below. Please let me know if you want any additional information or contact info for any of them.

Randy Bessolo
415 418 4568

• Oscar Cheng #24, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep, 6’8” post – good size and solid skills. Very good defender, passer and scores close to basket. Very good student.
• Kori McCoy #6, Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep, 5’11” point guard – super quick. Great penetrator who can score and distribute. Great on ball defender
• Jai Deshpande #0, Sacred Heart Prep (Menlo Park), 6’5” wing – very long and athletic. Can really score slashing to finish with dunks and shooting 3’s. Very good student.
• Ethan Jetter #33, California HS, 6’5” wing – big, strong and athletic. Can score inside and on perimeter. Good passer and rebounder
• Leo Tillson #25, St. Mary’s, 6’5” wing – great 3 point shooter and team player. Tough and strong rebounder and defender. Very good student
• A.J. Gilbert #22, Albany HS, 5’11” point guard – great leader and classic point guard. Very skilled and smart player. Can distribute and score. Very good student
• Dom Wilson #12, Riordan, 6’4” forward – great competitor and defender. Versatile on offense. Does all the tough stuff to help his team.
• Everett Banks #21, St. Mary’s, 6’1” guard – strong and athletic combo guard. Very athletic. Versatile scorer and great defender. Very good student
• Antonio Abeyta #23, Serra, 5’11” point guard – super quick and skilled. Great tough defender and versatile scorer. Very good student.
• Allen Wilson #35, Lick-Wilmerding, 6’ guard – great shooter who can create own shot. Tough defender. Very good student
• Jonas Willet #15, El Cerrito HS, 6’3” guard – great shooter with versatile skills.
• Sean McDevitt #34, Marin Catholic, 6’1” guard – very skilled guard. Great shooter and passer.”

“Sophomore MVP Lance Coleman II lands at Cal State Northridge…” Fullerton College athletics

Coleman is out of St. Mary High (Stockton).

Chris Murray is predicting that Jordan Brown will remain in Reno.

Former Modesto Christian High 6-foot-2 guard Christian Ellis is transferring from Southern Illinois Edwardsville University. He has one year of eligibility remaining.

Former UC Santa Barbara guard Christian Terrell earlier announced his commitment to Sacramento State but hasn’t officially signed as yet.

Brandon Cole: “Congratulations to my former @YBA916 player @the_creamyswirl on receiving an offer from Humboldt St! Recently granted his release from Metro State, he has 4 years to play!” That’s 6-foot-4 Adam Orr out of Ponderosa High.

Former Sacramento State and Modesto Christian High guard Jeff Wu is playing professionally with the Formosa Dreamers. link

Otero JC’s Wesley Harris has committed to UC Davis. He’s 6-foot-6, 180 and played prep ball in Arizona plus looks to have three years of eligibility remaining. Harris averaged 14.9 points and 9.5 boards while shooting 65%, 39% and 64% respectively. link

Coach John Edwards: “6’2 Combo Guard Wrenn Robinson from St. Ignatius College Prep (CA) has picked up offers from Sonoma State and CSU-Stanislaus. He will be playing this weekend at the Adidas Gauntlet w/ Team Lavine in Dallas, TX.”

“Fayne earns MVP award for ISU basketball team” Jim Benson

Anyone know how Phil Fayne got to the states of Nebraska and then Illinois as JC and D-1 basketball destinations respectively after Franklin High?

“Former Mission star Niamey Harris commits to NAIA program” Ethan Kassel

“Jabari Brown signs with Chinese NBL’s Hunan” Nicola Lupo

“ESPN’s The Undefeated Reaches Multi-Year Extension with Senior NBA Writer Marc Spears” Mack Nwulu

Spears consistently comes up with unique takes and subjects.

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CCSF shooting guard/wing Austin McCullough has signed with the Fighting Camels of Campbell University, a member of the Big South Conference.

Ryan Blackmon: “I am blessed to say that I have officially committed to the Sacramento State🐝!! I want to thank my coach @SoleBrothersorg and Coach Walker as well as my family!! I want to thank everyone supported me throughout this journey!! Thanks @bmlaird and Coach Katz #StingersUp 🐝💚Chapt2″

Blackmon is a 6-foot guard out of the Southland.

and

Coach Brian Katz has also signed two other backcourters: “MEN’S BASKETBALL SIGNS GUARDS RICK BARROS III AND RAAZHEL WATKINS”

Raazhel Watkins:

and

Charles Jones, 6-foot-6, Los Medanos College, who averaged 13.8 points plus 6.7 boards this season has signed with Notre Dame de Namur. He shot 47%, 47% and 81% respectively this season.

DJ Burgess: “Visit to @HSUJacks This Friday🏀!!”

“Richard Washington Signs With San Jose State Men’s Basketball” SJSU athletics

No, he isn’t the son of the former UCLA great but he’ll help.

Hoop Dirt: “The search at DII Art U (CA) sounds like it’s wrapping up. I have heard from multiple sources that Dominican University (CA) associate head coach Scott Waterman is the leader here, and an official announcement could come early next week. Waterman has been at Dominican for the past two seasons, and has worked at the DI level at Dartmouth, Cal State Fullerton, and Long Beach State.”

Skylar Chavez to Pepperdine: “Led the state of California in scoring, was one of three state JC players of the year and made the all-state first team in 2019 … Co-player of the year in Northern California … Averaged 27.8 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists … Shot 53.2% from the field, 39.5% from beyond the three-point line and 86.9% on free throws … Had nine 30-point games and three 40-point games … Helped Santa Rosa win the Nor Cal Regional and reach the CCCAA state quarterfinals … Was the Big 8 Player of the Year as a 2017-18 freshman … Averaged 19.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists … In 58 career games with Santa Rosa, averaged 23.6 points … Attended Drake High School in San Anselmo, Calif.

Romar says: “Skylar is a complete basketball player. In my 25 years of coaching at the Division I level, he’s probably one of the half-dozen best shooters that I will ever coach.”

Santa Rosa Junior College head coach Craig McMillan says: “Skylar has a tremendous work ethic and is a very humble person. Because of his work ethic and talent level, he improved a lot in his two years, and he will continue to improve. He’s a phenomenal shooter. It’s a big adjustment from a JC to the WCC’s level but he definitely has the talent, in my opinion, to make a smooth transition.”

6-foot-1 Santa Rosa Junior College ace three-point shooter Ryan (Petaluma High) Perez has signed with Montana State University Billings. He averaged 14.2 points per game this season.

“MSUB men’s basketball inks Perez for 2019-20 season” Montana State University VBillings athletics

Santa Rosa Junior College frontcourter Jayson (Cloverdale High) McMillan has signed with Southern Oregon University.

Out of the Temecula area, 6-foot-3 prep shooting guard Tej Johnson has committed to Sonoma State University.

“Cooper Returns to Helm Men’s Basketball Program” Notre Dame de Namur athletics

Ryan Cooper played at NDDN.

NBBA: “Congrats to Ethan Menzies (2019 F) at Cushing Academy (formerly Half Moon Bay HS graduate) for signing a scholarship with Colorado Mesa University (D2)! We are excited to see you play at the next level. Best of luck Ethan!”

Menzies graduated from Half Moon Bay High.

Cañada College Men’s Basketball: “Congrats to RJ Arciaga (@foreverarciaga) on his commitment to Pacific Union College (@PUCNow) in Napa Valley next year!”

The 5-foot-8 sophomore is out of Jefferson High.

Gavilan College MBB: “Congrats to 6’0” pure PG Mrad Abrha on picking up another offer from NDNU. Phenomenal young man who is going to bring a lot to any program at the next level.”

Check that.

Gavilan College MBB: “And just like that, it’s official. @GavilanMBB PG Mrad Abrha (@5__rad) has committed and signed his LOI to play at @NDNU for Head Coach Ryan Cooper. @ndnuathletics”

Jon Rothstein: “Source: San Francisco’s Todd Golden will hire Northern Colorado’s Vinnie McGhee as an assistant coach. Deep Oakland roots.”

McGhee played at Sacramento State and McClymonds High.

“Golden Adds Three in First Recruiting Class” USF athletics

The group includes Tracy High’s Isaiah Hawthorne who earlier committed to Pacific.

“Steadman ready to win with Montana” Griz athletics

Michael Steadman makes it official.

“Mark Fox Completes Coaching Staff  Golden Bears Boosted By Andrew Francis, Chris Harriman, Marty Wilson And Trent Johnson” Cal athletics

Chris Wriedt: “I am blessed to be saying I am committing to Southern Utah University I would like to thank my parents and coaches for always pushing me to be better this is a dream come true”

The 6-foot-10, 250 Wriedt is out of  Sheldon High and spent this season at Hargrave Academy in Virginia. Southern Utah is a member of the Big Sky Conference.

Cañada College Men’s Basketball: “Congrats to Sean Orr who will continue his academic and athletic career at San Francisco State University…”

The 6-foot-4 sophomore and First Team Coast Conference North honoree averaged 15.0 points and 8.7 boards while shooting 44.5% overall, 40.7% from long distance and 75.6% at the foul line this past season. He’s out of Westmoor High.

Kaden Bradley: “Repost! NEXT CHAPTER!!:

6-foot-5 Cañada College sophomore Kaden Bradley is headed to Cal State Dominguez Hills in southern California. Out of Chico High, he averaged 15.2 point and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 47.3% overall plus 70.9% on free throws.

“Montana, DeCuire agree to new 3-year contract” Griz athletics

“DAVID CUNNINGHAM’S JOURNEY TO BECOMING A FAN FAVORITE” Austin Paschke

A different route to D-1 basketball.

“2018-19 All-Napa County Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Swim finds his stroke on court” Cyril Penn

Verbal Commits II: “Metro State G Andrew Mörk (RS FR) is leaving the program. Three years to play.”

Mörk is a 6-foot-2 guard out of Freedom High.

“12th Annual City Championship at CCSF – May 17th–19th

For Elite 17U, 16U and 15U AAU Teams. Hosted by the Bay Area Warriors/Bay City Warriors in the state of the art CCSF gym and in nearby high school gyms. Last year we sold out with 94 teams and as always attracted a great field of teams including most of the top programs. All teams play in a single elimination bracket within their division to determine the City Champions. Past City Champions include: Oakland Soldiers EYBL, Team Arsenal, Team Lillard, Lakeshow, and Tyler Johnson Elite. $350 per team with 3 games guaranteed. Discounts are available for programs with multiple teams.

Randy Bessolo
415 418 4568
coachrandal@yahoo.com“

In 28 games, 26 starts and 28 minutes per game, 6-foot Aren (St. Mary’s High) Ulmer averaged 4.6 points as a senior for the University of West Georgia  (note: just 102 shots taken over the season). Where he excelled is producing a team-best 125 assists, nabbing a team-high 61 steals and grabbing 3.5 rebounds an outing.

In 25 games, 11 starts and just over 26 minutes a game this season, 6-foot-2 freshman guard Kai (Placer High) Huntsberry provided 8.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists for San Diego City College. He shot 43%, 36% and 83% respectively.

“MaxPreps 2018-19 California Boys Basketball All-State Teams” Kevin Askeland

Definitely southern California heavy.

REPORT ON 2019 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SENIOR SHOWCASE

“The tenth annual Southern California Senior Showcase was held Sunday, March 24th at Cerritos College. Approximately 280 players participated. Here is a report on the event.

*6’10 PF/C Jay Allen-Tovar of Valley Christian HS 2019 (Lakeshow #1)

– Big-bodied combo post with a solid skill set. Can score inside and outside fairly consistently. Pretty good rebounder. Needs to play with more consistent effort… LM+/M-

6’2” CG Miles Amos of Stuart Hall HS 2019 (Lakeshow #2)

– Bigger guard that was looking to get downhill and attack the rim on most offensive sequences. Lakeshow ran quite a few isolations for him where he was able to get to the rim with his explosiveness and finish through contact. Pushes the break consistently…NAIA/D2…”

Head here for more.

Background

Pajaro Valley High junior guard Christian Quintero was on a football track in his younger days thanks to a cousin enjoying success on the gridiron. Then Kory Chavez, a hoops coach at Rollings Hills Middle School in Watsonville, encouraged him to give basketball a shot with a “just try it” request. “I had no interest because I didn’t like it,” Quintero recalled. But dutifully, he gave it a shot.

“I immediately fell in love with the game,” he recalled, “and it just took over. Steph Curry was just blowing up and the Warriors were in their championship season.” He also keenly follows Russell Westbrook and James Harden. “Basketball is a lot different than other sports because it’s so fast-paced with five guys on the court and everybody on the same page.”

Family Ties

Fernando Olivarez, a heralded receiver and defensive back formerly at Watsonville High, is Quintero’s cousin and he continues to work out his former football protege. They are already back running the beach dunes in and around Watsonville even though the 2018-19 season ended just last month. “I want to get stronger and more explosive,” Quintero said of his goals.

“I went to Fernando’s games with my aunt. I loved the aggressiveness of football.” Back then, Quintero would also tag along when Olivarez would work out and eventually learned that continuous hard work is mandatory in order to get better. “It’s a mentality I got from him.”

Skill Set

The 6-foot-1, 175 backcourter was selected Most Valuable Player of the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Cypress Division this season, a much-deserved honor considering he averaged 24.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.2 steals and 2.8 assists while shooting 43.4% overall—all this despite facing double-teaming and specially-designed defenses. He produced 46 points against Mills High in the D-III playoffs, shooting 7-10 from long distance. Quintero was previously honored as Freshman and then Sophomore of the Year.

Asked what he does best on the court, Quintero offered, “my decision making on the fast break and knowing when to slow the pace. I watch a lot of NBA games and I’ve learned when to speed up and when to slow down.” He upgraded creating off the dribble and making shots this past season and is looking to better those skills.

Pajaro Valley Coach Andre Bailey offered “as a student, Christian is better then most but not the best on the team. Pajaro Valley is not a school of sports. More kids at Watsonville High know of Christian and his accomplishments then students at our school. We have true superstar talents at Pajaro and they are unknown to us. It will be many years before this school will again have great athletes and the school needs to enjoy the moment now.”

Quintero will be playing for Seaside Select this spring and summer.

The NCAA D1 signing period for men’s basketball opens on Wednesday, April 17 and concludes on May 15.

Jeff Goodman: “Cal Poly head coach John Smith’s staff: Associate Head Coach Rodney Tention; Assistants – David Hanson and Justin Downer. DBO – Eric Perry”

Another link.

Congrats to Coach Tention—so who will be heading the Palo Alto High boys basketball program?

James Chun: “Blessed to say that I am 100% committed to Santa Monica College. I am excited to chase to basketball dreams and I feel like this will be the best place for me. Thankful for everyone in my corner, everyone that recruited me, and this whole process. Go Corsairs!”

The former Archbishop Riordan guard redshirted this past season at Chaminade.

Humboldt State Coach Steve Kinder is recruiting the D1 ranks like mad:

“Men’s Basketball Signs Division I Forward RaySean Scott Jr.”

“Jacks Add Another Division I Talent in Leland Green”

Plus, “Men’s Basketball Inks Standout Guard Isaiah Sampson”

“Olympiacos sign Will Cherry” Dario Skerletic

Cal Maritime’s Zavier (Rodriguez High) Lucero averaged 13.6 points (second on the team), 8.1 rebounds (tops on the team) and 1.7 blocks best on the team) for the Keelhaulers in this recently concluded season. The 6-foot-5 sophomore shot 48%, 43% and 78% respectively plus his 29 steals also placed him second in that category on Coach Brendan Rooney’s squad. Lucero was honored as a First Team California Pacific Conference selection.

“Where are the black basketball coaches in the Power 5 conferences? Big Ten and the Pac-12 don’t have an African American men’s head coach” William C. Rhoden

“LeBron James Opened a School That Was Considered an Experiment. It’s Showing Promise.  The inaugural class of third and fourth graders at the school has posted extraordinary results on its first set of test scores” Erica L. Green

“Marquise Walker’s story: Surviving an abusive, overbearing sports father” Michael O’Brien

“Seton Hall’s Mike Nzei Making Transition From Basketball Court To Wall Street” J.P. Pelsman

“How To Lose Everything And Get Some Of It Back” Casey Taylor

Jordan (Woodcreek High/Prolific Prep) Brown may or may not transfer. A redshirt year to beef up his body and upgrade his skills set would be beneficial but does he really want to sit out a year after playing little this season?

“Nevada’s Jordan Brown, in transfer portal, looking for ‘trust’ at next school” Chris Murray

6-foot guard Jaelen Ragsdale, out of Weston Ranch High and Cal State Stanislaus, is headed to Dominican University.

CCSF Men’s Basketball: “Sophomore @Ausmccullough11 adds another offer to his growing list from @RiverHawkMBB. UMass Lowell…”

His offers to date per Verbal Commits.

Jeff Goodman: “Cal 7-foot-3 freshman big man Connor Vanover and sophomore wing Juhwan Harris-Dyson will both transfer, source told @Stadium.”

“Flock of Oregon Ducks declare for the NBA Draft” John Canzano

On Kenny Wooten: “…Said one NBA scout, quoting Red Auerbach: ‘If you can’t command a double team, you’re just another guy.'”

Brandon Cole: “Former player of mine Will Pallesi is currently at UCSD has just received his release and is looking for a new home. Please reach out if interested! Has 4 years to play!

The 6-foot-3 guard is out of Selma High.

Jasson Smith/Brewster Academy Hoops: “Coaches told me the following guys ‘were NOT D1 players’: Chauncey Gilliam (1119 career pts); Robert Champion (1097 career pts); Joe Sherburne (1563 career pts). All received ONE D1 offer in the spring. Listen up…Brewster Academy guard Ben Baker-McCann (28 ACT) is a D1 player!”

Hoop Dirt: “On campus interviews at Idaho State are underway in this Fogler led search. The names that I’ve heard surrounding this one are:

Gus Argenal – Assistant Coach Nevada
Jared Phay – Head Coach College of Southern Idaho
Saul Phillips – Former Head Coach Ohio & North Dakota State
A current DII Head Coach who won 30+ games this season

I have also heard that Northern Colorado associate head coach Steve Smiley could be involved, but can’t confirm that he has interviewed (the four coaches above have interviewed)…”

“Bynum Returns to MSU Denver as Assistant Coach” Metro State athletics

Too often, the sentiment surrounding moving from the prep ranks to college hoops is that it’s go D-1 or surrender on the idea of ever playing significant basketball.

UC Santa Cruz senior forward Sam Gabbard is a powerful exhibit in turning this type of thinking on its head. In the midst of earning a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, he was recently named the Association of Division Three Independents Player of the Year as well as being selected one of 10 finalists for the Josten’s Trophy honoring Best of All DIII Players.

At 6-foot-4 out of Vacaville High, Gabbard averaged 21.3 points plus 10.6 rebounds and also led the Slugs in minutes played, overall shooting, three-point accuracy and assists.

However his exemplary college hoops tenure almost never came to be due to lack of opportunity. After participating with just his high school team during summers, no college coaches reached out. Gabbard took matters into his own hands as a senior and sent out emails making his case to numerous coaches. Just one coach replied—UC Santa Cruz Coach Ron DuBois and he invited Gabbard to attend a hoops camp on the UCSC campus.

“To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect,” Gabbard explained. “I didn’t know how much my skills would work (at the college level). So I drove to Santa Cruz on a Sunday and there were 15 other players there.”Afterwards, Gabbard was invited “to be part of what they were building.”

“Looking at coach’s background, the entire episode speaks to who he (DuBois) is,” Gabbard explained. “He (initially) walked on at Arizona State and became captain of his basketball team as a senior.”

The Slugs, a longtime non-competitive DIII program, won 17 games in 2017-18 (when Gabbard as a junior scored 17.5 points and grabbed 10.6 boards per game) and 14 this season. Every season since DuBois came aboard seven years ago has resulted in double figure victories.

Gabbard was named a captain as a sophomore. “Coach nominated me and every practice he challenged me to be vocal. I used words and action as I got older. Being vocal and backing it up got respect from my teammates.”Also credit Gabbard’s competitiveness and back-down-to-no-one zeal in this regard.

But injury struck coming off that sophomore year in which he averaged an impressive 11.7 points plus 7.8 boards. “I’ve always had a problem of overworking myself and I injured my back doing a dead lift. I had three injections in my lower back and the third one finally helped enough. For 13 months (including an entire season), I didn’t touch a basketball but I realized my love for the game.” Gabbard’s father is a physical therapist and became a vital cog in his son getting back on the court. “I also gained a lot of weight, going from 205 to 242 but eventually trimmed back to 230 pounds of solid muscle. It completely changed my game.”

He’ll complete his degree involving data science and data analytics in the fall. After that, “my ideal job would be analyzing data with a sports organization.” Gabbard has already attended the esteemed annual MIT Sloan Sports Analytic Conference founded in part by current Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey.

But the human element remains critical for Gabbard. “I lost six of my closest friends to graduation last year. We came in together. Getting to know teammates on a deeper level is so enjoyable.”

So what will be replacing the void coming with his absence from organized basketball? “I don’t know but it’s definitely a real thing. I’m a competitive guy and I go to open gym to play and have fun. But I’ll miss the grind with my teammates.”

So it’s Cincinnati’s Mick Cronin taking over in Westwood. The most fascinating aspect to watch for is how dogged and gritty his Bruin teams will be? Can he get ‘bluebloods’ to play physical? Also, does freshman Logan Johnson remain in The Queen City now that the coach he signed with has departed?

Here’s why Tony Bennett wouldn’t be a good fit in Westwood: his offensive style and pace. Sure, he could change how he employs his team but why hire someone who would immediately need to make such drastic a fundamental transformation? But not switching his philosophy would immediately reduce UCLA’s blue chip recruiting prowess. Bennett won at Washington State and now at Virginia with four-year players, not four and five star prospects. UCLA simply isn’t a good fit if, in fact, he was ever a candidate.

Verbal Commits: “Former South Dakota G Nathan Robinson is transferring to City College of San Francisco (JUCO).”

The 6-foot-4 sophomore out of Las Lomas High will be a sophomore.

Julian Vaughns of St. Joseph Notre Dame has committed to Chico State.

Monterey High’s Mohammed Adam has committed to Fresno City College.

Cali Rebels: “Congrats to 2019 6’10 Dean Keeler (Marina) has picked up an offer from Chico State”

“‘It hurts our area and our town.’ Prolific hoops coach resigns after 20 seasons” James Burns  Sierra High’s Scott Thomason has stepped aside.

“Mother’s tears help Boys Basketball Player of the Year turn toward success” James Burns Weston Ranch High’s Gavin Wilburn is honored

“Open Division, closed debate: Top boys teams dominate large-school All-Region” James Burns (comprised of players from the Central California Athletic League, Central California Conference, Tri-City Athletic League (Modesto Christian only), Valley Oak League and Western Athletic Conference)

“Privileged” Kyle Korver

Extremely insightful.

“Tony Bennett followed providential path to U.Va.” David Teal

Love background articles like this one.

Yes, it WAS a foul.

So is Gus Argenal the top choice for Nevada with Eric Musselman now moving to Arkansas? He is, according to the Wolf Pack players.

Caleb Martin: “To recruit outside the culture and risk rebuilding is sketch! No better person to keep things rolling then @CoachArgenal He knows exactly what to do to win here!

NO BRAINER‼️”

Maybe Travis DeCuire finally gets the call.

Jeff Goodman: “Montana has landed San Jose transfer Michael Steadman, source told @Stadium. Averaged 14 points and 8 boards this past season.”

Willing to bet Griz Associate Head Coach Chris Cobb was integral to this. Now Steadman will be part of a successful program, one that annually competes for the conference championship.

Cameron Salerno: “Former Sac High Star @JvoChristian (Christian Terrell) will transfer to Sac State for his senior season. He has played the last few years at UCSB and found success there, since his freshman year. Another hometown kid is coming back.”

5-foot-8 Jermaine Henderson, out of Sacramento High and American River College, is headed to Southwestern Christian University in Oklahoma.

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“UC Santa Cruz swept the Association of Division Three Independents ‘ajor awards for Men’s basketball for 2018-19 as announced by the Association Friday morning…Sam (Vacaville High) Gabbard made the AD3I First Team for the second straight year, along with center Will (Casa Grande High) Crain. Simon Mueller-Landsvik was named to the Second Team as were Tyler (Moreau Catholic High) Klingenbeck and Patrick (Mt. Eden High) Ramos.”

NBBA: “2019 F/C Ethan Menzies (@ethan_menzies12) formerly at @HMBHSAthletics and currently attending @CushingHoops is on an official visit this weekend to @CMUMavsMBB!”

That’s DII Colorado Mesa University for the 6-foot-7 Menzies.

“Sacramento high schoolers play nine hours of basketball in showcase for good cause” Joe Davidson

“Texas Tech’s Coach Taught His Team a Lost Art–And it Sent Them to the NCAA Final Four” Carmine Gallo

Myron Medcalf: “So many college basketball coaches entering the transfer portal this week. It’s an epidemic.”

Ever fertilized by truth, even tongue-in-cheek irony abounds.