(This feature article should be read with Ringo Starr’s song “It Don’t Come Easy” in the background.)

“I never thought I would be where I am now because I’ve had a hard and crazy life. But I am also blessed with a loving family and amazing parents and siblings.” That’s Michael Hayes, being straight and direct because … that’s who Michael Hayes is.

The 6-foot-4 Las Positas College (LPC) graduate recently signed with Chico State University after earning California Community Colleges Men’s Basketball Coaches Association Co-Most Valuable Player honors for averaging 21.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds. He departed LPC as the all-time leading scorer and rebounder.

Hayes’ life offers a number of critical story points but moving with his family from an economically depressed area of Baton Rouge, Louisiana to northern California when he was nine years old, is unquestionably a critical element. His father located a better job and perpetual worries about personal safety lessened dramatically.

A Pathway Through Sports

However, family life remained a struggle, one that eventually sent Hayes and his siblings into separate foster homes. This was a crucible that filled Hayes with the fire and fury that propels him to this day.

Despite the transient movement into and out of multiple foster homes, the 6-foot-4 Hayes found positivity in Pop Warner football and excelled at multiple positions due to his athletic prowess. “It was my first sport and we won a Super Bowl.”

What about basketball? Hayes tried hoops but “I was lost. I could only run up and down the court. If I shot a layup, it was a brick. An open jumper, another brick. I hated basketball because I sucked, so I stopped.” His decision to sideline himself lasted a year. “I came back–Manny Paz, my AAU coach, had a lot to do with that–and everything clicked. I learned so much and I’m still learning so much everyday. I love it.”

Paz and his family eventually played an even larger, transformational role. He and his wife took Hayes in when the youngster had no place to live and soon became his foster parents. As a result, Hayes now considers the couple his father and mother.

The Recruiting Process

The process of getting to Chico State was akin to a recruiting version of the film “Groundhog Day.” As Hayes explained, “my goal was always D1 and I received a lot of interest. But a lot of coaches had me in their back pockets.” Plus, “every phone call from any D1 coach included ‘I’m surprised you’re still available.’ Every single time. I would wait for them to say it.” Ultimately, “I just didn’t feel it.”

It was different for Hayes with the Wildcat coaching staff. “Coach Mark (Darnall) stayed with me with texts and letters throughout the whole process. He would send photos and even write paragraphs. Chico wanted me the most and my Mom and Dad stressed that to me.” So Chico State it became.

Speaking of heading to Wildcat country, “this is going to be a big platform for me,” Hayes said. “I want to get to the NBA,” mentioning that Scottie Pippin and others made the jump for D2 to The League. An abbreviated list of other talents accomplishing the same includes George Gervin, Earl Monroe, Manute Bol, Charles Oakley, Ben Wallace, Bobby Dandridge, Jerome Kersey and Rick Mahorn.

What He’ll Show

Asked what Wildcat fans will be witnessing this season in Acker Gym, Hayes offered, “My motor. It’s the passion I play with that sets me apart. I don’t want to lose, it’s a life and death situation for me. Even in a pickup game I go balls out. I can play everywhere. If a big guy is on me, I’ll pull him out to the perimeter and go around him. With a small guy, I’ll dominate him in the post.”

Regarding changes in his game since his time at West High in Tracy, Hayes said, “My shot has improved a whole lot. My handle too plus my strength and physicality.” However, the most important modification for Hayes “is not letting people get into my head. I always felt I had to say or do something back and I would get the tech. I just smile now when someone nudges or elbows me. One thing that helped with this is seeing my Dad and Mom in the stands with their fingers pointing to their head when they saw me being drawn into reacting. Now, I smile when someone nudges me.”

But his new method of operation hasn’t diminished competitiveness. “I am a leader and I show that by how hard I play. I’m still verbal with my teammates. If someone isn’t doing his best or not locking his guy up, I will step in and wake you up.”

Hayes retains two especially memorable basketball events from his time on the court. “In practice (at LPC), I got the ball on the corner with (teammate) Wesley Burse defending me. I drove, jumped from outside the paint and threw it down. Everything got quiet, really quiet. Finally, someone said, ‘I know we’re going to act like that didn’t happen…’ and everyone burst out laughing.” Ironically, Burse was giving Hayes a ride to and from school at the time, leaving the latter thinking “if I was going to lose my ride?” It was a very quiet drive home that day.

Also, “last year at Cerritos College in the summer games between the north versus the south schools, we played Fullerton and they were coming off a state championship. They were up by 20 something points and I’m saying to myself that ‘I don’t want to go out like this.’ Me and the guys woke up and got it down to 10 and then eventually two. With five seconds left, I got the ball on the right wing, used a screen and whoosh. It put us up by one and we all went crazy.” Fullerton got the ball back but a half court shot, in a hold your breath moment, just rimmed out. “We kept saying, ‘we just did that.'”

As important as his tenure at Chico State will be, it is Hayes’ next stop, not his final one. “I’ve got to get somewhere in order to have a good life for me and my family.” The memories of separation from his siblings still sting and he wants to reward the Paz family for taking him into their home and making it his.

Sherman Holmes is the new head basketball coach at Ohlone College.

Contra Costa College Men’s Basketball: “@guiangforever officially signs his letter of intent to play at @UMFK_Bengals next season!!!! Another Comet moves on!!!”

That Andrew Guiang, a 5-foot-11 freshman out of South San Francisco High and heading to University of Main-Fort Kent.

Cameron Niles: “Blessed to receive my 3rd Division 1 Offer from Sacramento State”

PGH Basketball: “You’re not going to find many prospects in the ’21 class as athletic as Cameron Niles of @ArsenalAAU. The 6’6 wing holds offers from UC Riverside & UC Davis. Much improved all around game. Get familiar!”

Niles attends Del Campo High.

West Coast Elite: “Congratulations to 6-foot-9 Ryan Kiachian ‘21 (Bellarmine College Prep) on his commitment to Cornell! Ryan will be a tremendous addition to the Big Red & will be a standout in the Ivy League!”

Scoopman TV: “2021 Brewster (NH) guard Austin Patterson has a lot more programs following him with an offer coming recently from IUPUI. UC Riverside recently concluded a virtual visit with him, while many more are showing interest”

“A LOT MORE COLLEGE COACHES FOLLOWING THE PROGRESS OF AUSTIN PATTERSON” 

Patterson is 6-foot-3 and out of Sonora High.

Jonah Alvarez: Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Very excited to have received my first full scholarship to Chaminade University of Honolulu

The 6-foot-3 Alvarez attends College Prep Academy in Sacramento.

More on Timmy Falls: “Although he will not play for Montana this upcoming season, Falls has not entered the NCAA Transfer Portal nor officially retired from college basketball. One source said there is a chance he could return for a fifth and final season in 2021. Falls still has a redshirt to use at Montana.”

College of the Sequoias Men’s Basketball: ” Congratulations to our FOUR All-American @JUCOShowcase invitees:

• 6’11” Tyler Harris

• 6’9” Tiveon Stroud

• 6’5” Ryan Johnson

• 6’2” Conner Jackson

Talented players, quality young men, coachable. Great additions to any program at the next level.”

Meet Calvin Geraci

Flourishing on the court and with further development to come, 6-foot-4, 195 Chico State junior sharpshooter Calvin Geraci averaged 11.1 points on 52% overall shooting, 45% from three-point range and 85% from the foul line in a breakthrough 2019-20 season.

His time and effort spent on upgrading both his basketball skills and physical prowess obviously produced handsomely. As a statistical comparison, he redshirted in 2016-17, averaged 1.5 points on 32%, 27%, 60% shooting in 2017-18 and then 5.6 points on 37%, 36%, 69% shooting as a third-year sophomore in 2018-19.

But Geraci has also excelled throughout this process in the insufficiently appreciated critical element of role playing. No, this doesn’t involve any association with the Screen Actor’s Guild but rather possession of the mental acuity as well as the maturity of seeing and accepting how to best help one’s team.

As Geraci explained, it’s “the ability to understand and perform your role.” Every player wants to be the team’s leading scorer or most valuable asset but such are mantles for very few. Becoming a valued contributor is the likely status to be earned for most and a critical component of that requires an honest assessment and acknowledgement of what one can currently contribute versus that of teammates playing the same position.

Another element that also sets Geraci apart from many is his understanding, even at the time, of the benefits of his redshirting. “Coach Clink redshirts just about everyone. I was relieved for it because I came in needing to gain strength and I learned so much playing against bigger, stronger guys (in practices). Redshirting is underappreciated.”

The emergence of Geraci’s point production and shooting efficiency this past season came amidst the unusual feat of all five Wildcat starters averaging in double figures. For the San Marin High graduate, it was a process of re-gaining confidence in himself. “I was (playing) too unselfish and the coaches told me ‘you need to shoot the ball.’ So I went back to my high school mindset, to what I was recruited for in the first place.”

Geraci’s Strengths

Asked to detail what he does best on the court, Geraci offered, “shoot the ball mid-range and three-point range, especially the deep three. I get called upon when we need outside buckets.” But all this comes with a caveat. “I don’t try and do too much or take unnecessary dribbles. Those are valuable tools to learn.”

Besides success individually and as a team member, Geraci also enjoys a high degree of academic prosperity. A 2018-19 CCAA All-Academic Award winner, he nabbed an NABC Honor Courts Student-Athlete award plus an NCAA All Academic award this season. He is majoring in Communications with a minor in marketing and completed a financial internship last summer with Hennessy Funds in Novato. “The biggest thing for Coach Clink is grades. He puts up a plaque in his office when any of his players graduate.” No doubt space is being planned for the eventual addition of Geraci.

Choosing Basketball

So what was his genesis for basketball becoming such a central focus in his life? “My parents were semi-pro volleyball players but pushed me to just get outside and play. Skateboarding became almost an obsession but then playing basketball in fifth grade became a competition thing for me. I cried when we lost games, it was the end of the world. I liked it and cared about it. Basketball brought out the competitive nature I didn’t know I had.”

Geraci’s best basketball moment occurred last season–an 81-73 defeat of host UC San Diego (now a provisional D1 school in the Big West Conference). “We were the only (California Conference Athletic Association) team to beat them. Their team was incredible and it’s my favorite game ever.” He also appreciates the matchups Clink sets up with high level D1 programs. Last season, the Wildcats lost 74-65 on the road to Arizona but were up by one point at halftime. Geraci totaled 14 points and shot 3-5 from long distance in that game.

Geraci and his teammates enjoyed a taste of student normalcy when the COVID pandemic shut down most activities in March. “Not being able to practice, we were just hanging out, thinking to ourselves so this is what it’s like to be a normal student.” In addition to school and basketball, Geraci also held down a job before the orders stopping most activities were implemented in California. “Other students would come to class saying they were so tired and we would laugh, thinking all you have to be is a student with no basketball or job requiring so much time and energy.”

With a brother (Tyson) in the midst of the hoops recruiting process, Geraci offered this advice to prospects: “I tried letting coaches come to me. All the video platforms designed for player advertisement were just beginning at that point. Now, you have to get your name out. Don’t be scared to reach out and talk to coaches.”

Regarding his choice of Chico State hoops, “I felt so welcome and it’s gotten better with each year. It’s truly a basketball family.”

“Timmy Falls leaving Montana men’s basketball team” Kyle Hansen

From this article: “…Falls was not on scholarship for next season. He had been on scholarship the previous year…”

Skyline Basketball: “Congratulations to Walter Lum who will continue his basketball and academic career at Whitman College. Whitman is one of the premier Division 3 programs in the nation. Walter leaves our program after just one season, where he averaged 11ppg & 4apg, while knocking down 50+ 3FG’s. Walter was named to the Dean’s List both his semesters at Skyline.”

Lum is out of Lick-Wilmerding.

Verbal Commits: “2021 Columbia College (CA) G Grayson Carper has received an offer from San José St”

The 6-foot-6 Carper was offered by Cal State Fullerton last week.

Tyree Gill: “Blessed to say I’ve received a offer from Texas Southern University.”

Hampton University offered the Burbank High 6-foot-4 guard last Sunday.

“CCAA Hometown Hero: Jason Conrad”

Conrad is an alum of Gilroy High.

Devin Aye: “San José City College has 2 invited to the All American Juco showcase! Decaurey Brown 5’11” 165 Trent Blackshire 6’4” 180 4 year coaches want to be on these guys!! Big time talents and high character! Go Jags!”

Gus Morris: “Napa High has hired a new head boys basketball coach, I’m told. Alejandro Thomas, who last served as an assistant coach for @SIscores, will now lead the Grizzlies”

and

Gus Morris: “Thomas, a St. Ignatius grad, played for USF from 97-01 and went on to play professionally overseas for a decade. He’s been coaching since 2012.”

“MVC names Abrem Estorga as coach” Jim Seimas

Las Positas College’s Michael Hayes is headed to Chico State. link

“Steve Kinder accepts coaching job at University of Hawaii Hilo” Andrew Butler

“Jesse Hunt signing with Keravnos” Nicola Lupo

The 6-foot-7 Hunt is out of Eastern Washington University and Drake High.

Missed this from earlier: Eric (Menlo-Atherton High/Foothill College) Norton to D2 Montana State University Billings

“Eric Norton
Guard-6″2′
Foothill College
East Palo Alto, CA

Starting 28 of 29 games for Foothill College, Norton averaged 16.2 points per game while shooting 43.3 percent from the field. He averaged 34.6 minutes per game with 6.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists. He earned first team all-North Coast Conference and scored a total of 298 points for the Owls. Norton scored in double figures in 25 of 29 games with a season high 29 points.”

Norton led the Owls to a 17-12 record falling in the first round of the NCC playoffs.

Durham on Norton: “I’m excited about what Eric brings to our program. He really willed his team to a successful season and into the California Junior College Playoffs. Eric has a great feel for the game and his skill set is really improving. He’s tough, he’s a leader, he’s very unselfish and he can score in a variety of ways.”

Daniel Bost: “Daniel Kalmahnee Bost!!!! Remember that name. Thank you @Scott11571395 for the opportunity to chase my hoop dreams for the next 3 years. Can’t wait to get to Canada”

Out of Hartnell College and Salinas High, the 6-foot Bost is headed to Thompson Rivers University in British Columbia. Here’s an earlier press release on Bost.

Verbal Commits: “2021 Columbia College (CA) G Grayson Carper has received an offer from Cal State Fullerton.”

Out of Clovis West High, Carper is a 6-foot-6 shooting guard who averaged 16.5 points as a freshman last season on 47%, 38% and 76% shooting respectively. Add in 7.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game.

Jaxon Smith: “I’m excited to announce my commitment to play college basketball for @HartnellMBB I am beyond blessed for this opportunity! Special thanks to Head Coach Andrew Vasher and Coach Steve Terry for believing in me and giving me this opportunity! Can’t wait to get started! Go Panthers!”

Smith is 6-foot-3 and out of Colorado.

“MEN’S BASKETBALL HONORED FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
WILDCATS EARN TEAM AWARD: WARREN, GERACI, CURLS AND ORR HONORED AS INDIVIDUALS” Luke Reid – Sports Information Director

That’s Kevin (St. Mary’s College High) Warren, Calvin (San Marin High) Geraci, Colby (De La Salle High) Orr out of northern California for the Chico State Wildcats.

It looks like 6-foot-9 Kevin Kahriman is now playing football at College of San Mateo. Formerly at Newark Memorial High/College of Marin/Fresno City College, this is currently listed on his Twitter account: College of San Mateo 6’9 320 OT

“The Day I Became An Activist” Lloyd Pierce

Pierce is head coach of the Atlanta Hawks and an alum of Santa Clara and Yerba Buena High.

“I have listed our Bay City Warriors roster below… As you can we have a lot of high academic players and have a great track record of our players going on to play at high academic schools.

Bay City Warriors Prospects

• Riiny Riiny, 6’7″, Riordan 2020 but is likely to do post grad year and reclassify as 2021. Long and athletic and great shooter and slasher. Great student
• Chan Ngot, 6’7″, Riordan 2020. Likely to attend local juco this upcoming school year and is a qualifier so available 2021. Long, scrappy and athletic. rebounds, blocks shots and scores close to hoop.
• Sean McDevitt, 6’1″ De La Salle 2020 combo guard who is a great shooter. Available now or 2021
• Harrison Carrington, 6’4″, Sacred Heart Prep 2021. Long limbed slasher and shooter. Rising star with a lot of upside. Great Student
• Raki Cabrera-Scalata, 5’10”, University HS, dynamo point guard. Great creator and on-ball defender. Good student
• Ren Zanze, 6’1″, University HS 2021. Skilled, smart guard who is great shooter. Great Student
• Zach Beischer, 6’4″ University HS 2021. Versatile forward and tough defender. Can shoot or drive. Great Student
• Ben Donick, 6’1″ Redwood 2021. Good athlete and great motor who can shoot. Great Student
• Tommy Quanstrom, 6’4″ Redwood 20221. Strong and versatile. Great shooter
• Darren Lum, 6’3″ Lincoln 2021. Great shooter with NBA range. Good skills
• Aidan Rausch, 6’3″ Palo Alto. Strong, tough and versatile. Great Student
• Luke Moore, 6’1″ Stuart Hall, Great shooter
• Javian Caston, 6’6″ El Camino, long and athletic
• Ray Goda, 6’2″ Washington, skilled combo guard who is a shooter
• Jordan Taylor, 6′ Jefferson, skilled combo guard who is a shooter
• Darius Dean, 6′ Academy, scrappy lefty point guard
• Sean Edinger, 6’1″ Half Moon Bay HS, super skilled guard with great feel for the game. Great student
• Sean Kennedy, 6′ Half Moon Bay HS, scrappy guard who is great shooter
• Ben McKnight, 6’5″, Half Moon Bay HS, Long and versatile wing. Can play on perimeter or inside and guard big or small

If you are interested in getting more info. on any of our guys please let me know.

Coach Randy Bessolo
Bay City Warriors
415 418 4568“

“Frankie Ferrari agreed to terms with Gran Canaria” Emiliano Carchia

Jake Killingsworth is now at UC San Diego.

“JAKE KILLINGSWORTH
6-5 Guard
San Carlos, Calif.
Columbia University/Serra HS
• Enters UC San Diego as a graduate transfer
• Started every game as a senior last year at Columbia
• Averaged 7.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Lions as a senior, both career highs
• Made 66 starts in 84 career games, averaged 25 minutes per game
• Was a WCAL and Mercury News Player of the Year as a senior at Serra HS”

Arrish Bhandal: “Extremely excited to announce that I’ve received an offer from Marist College (MAAC)”

The 6-foot-9 Bhandal attends Archbishop Mitty and sports a 4.23 grade point average. He also owns an offer from Army.

Verbal Commits: “2021 Burlington (NC) F Kuluel Mading has received an offer from San José State.”

Mading is a 6-foot-8, 190 forward attending school in North Carolina. Prominent offers: Old Dominion, East Carolina, Wichita State, VCU, Providence, Clemson and others.

“STOUDAMIRE EXTENDED THROUGH 2025-26” Pacific athletics

“McKenzie Moore to stay with Anwil Wloclawek” Alessandro Maggi

Moore is out of College Park High.

“Pioneers Earn NABC Academic Excellence Excellence Award, Nine Named to Honors Court” Cal State East Bay Sports Information Director Eric Harding

Included are :

• Nai Carlisle (San Jose State University)
• Steven Daily (College Park High, Diablo Valley College)
• Josh Dhatt, (River Valley High, Yuba College)
• Wyatt Maker, Palma High
• Justin Vigil, Fall River High
• Ben Wood, (Las Lomas High, Diablo Valley College)

Jason Damjanovic: “I would like congratulate our 3 Scholar-Athletes representing De Anza College Men’s Basketball: 2019-20. These young men are a great representation of our program and their accomplishments through tireless hard work and determination are well deserved.”

Troy “T.J.” Benna is out of Oak Grove High, Dominic Simpkins is out of Evergreen Valley High and John Vergara is out of Fremont (Sunnyvale) High.

WCC Offseason Breakdown/Jon Rothstein

3. San Francisco

Projected Starting Lineup:

G Khalil Shabazz
G Jamaree Bouyea
G Damari Milstead
F Josh Kunen
C Samba Kane

Key Losses: Charles Minlend, Jimbo Lull, Jordan Ratinho, Ramu Raitanen

Key Newcomers: Damari Milstead (Grand Canyon), Samba Kane (JUCO), Anthony Roy, Maj Dusanic

Sit Out Transfers: Julian Rishwain (Boston College)

Projected Bench: Taavi Jurkatam, Dzmitry Ryuny, Jonas Visser, Isaiah Hawthorne, Trevante Anderson, Emmanuel Nwabueze, Anthony Roy, Maj Dusanic

2020 NBA Draft Watch: None

The Skinny: The Dons are quietly aiming for their fifth consecutive 20-win season.

and

5. Saint Mary’s

Projected Starting Lineup:

G Tommy Kuhse
G Kristers Zoriks
G Alex Ducas
F Dan Fotu
C Matthias Tass

Key Losses: Jordan Ford, Malik Fitts, Tanner Krebs

Key Newcomers: Jabe Mullins, Judah Brown, Mitchell Saxen

Sit Out Transfers: Matthew van Komen

Projected Bench: Jabe Mullins, Logan Johnson, Judah Brown, Mitchell Saxen, Kyle Bowen, Quinn Clinton

and

6. Santa Clara

Projected Starting Lineup:

G Jalen Williams
G Christian Carlyle
G Keshawn Justice
F Josip Vrankic
C Guglielmo Caruso

Key Losses: Trey Wertz, Tahj Eaddy

Key Newcomers: Trent Hudjens Jr., Christian Carlyle (Florida Gulf Coast)

Sit Out Transfers: None

Projected Bench: Jaden Bediako, DJ Mitchell, Trent Hudjens Jr., Juan Ducasse, David Thompson, Giordan Williams

2020 NBA Draft Watch: None

The Skinny: Herb Sendek was bit by the transfer bug this offseason, losing two key players — Wertz and Eaddy — to Notre Dame and USC respectively.

and

7. Pacific

Projected Starting Lineup:

G Justin Moore
G Daniss Jenkins
G Jahbril Price-Noel
F Jordan Bell
C Marial Mading

Key Losses: Jahlil Tripp, Amari McCray, Gary Chivichcan, Austin Vereen, Shaquillo Fritz

Key Newcomers: Marial Mading (JUCO), Jordan Bell (Loyola Marymount), Jalen Brown (JUCO)

Sit Out Transfers: Jervay Green (Nebraska), Nigel Shadd (Kansas State)

Projected Bench: Broc Finstruen, Pierre Crockrell, Jeremiah Bailey, James Hampshire, Jonathan Salazar, Jalen Brown

2020 NBA Draft Watch: None

The Skinny: Damon Stoudamire has a potential WCC star in the 6-11 Mading, who earned plenty of high-major interest prior to committing to Pacific.

The advertisement tag line “Built Ford Tough” was introduced 42 years ago. It’s past time for a companion description, not about an American car company but rather of a basketball player. “Built Cornell Greenwood Tough” is our entry but don’t let his modest 6-foot-2 basketball size fool you.

The two- time All-State selection, two-time Bay Valley League Most Valuable Player and two-time Yuba College Male Athlete of the Year averaged a team best 6.3 rebounds per game while playing at the point position. It was 8.2 boards in Greenwood’s freshman season. Add in 2.4 steals an outing. But he modestly explains his success with, “I’m aggressive. For me, it’s attack, attack, attack the ball.”

Yuba Coach Doug Cornelius offered, “I’ve had an incredible amount of talented kids come through Yuba but Cornell is in top three with his toughness.”

In addition to his tenacity, board prowess and defensive effectiveness, Greenwood dished out 4.0 assists nightly while averaging 12.1 points (on just 10 shots a game) with 42%, 35% and 72% shooting accuracy respectively. His three-point shooting actually improved to 42% and free throw percentage to 78% in Bay Valley Conference action.

Eastern New Mexico enters the recruiting picture

All these positives attracted the interest Brent Owen, the new head coach of Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), and after a number of phone calls and Zoom meetings, Greenwood decided to sign with the Greyhounds, members of the D2 Lone Star Conference.

So why ENMU? “I liked the idea of leaving California (after attending Marysville High and then staying in town at Yuba College). Coach Owen was genuine and really liked me. I believed him and my Mom liked him. I think it’s the best school for me.”

Regarding the skills he will be bringing to the court for the Greyhounds, Greenwood offered, “My passing is underrated. I like to control the pace and pass the ball.” He initially played off the ball entering this past season before switching over to the point.

Greenwood’s versatility

As for next season, “I’ll hopefully be playing at the one but I can play any position.” The leader in assists for ENMU in 2019-20 totaled 46 but Owen is still assembling his recruiting class.

Greenwood explained his leadership style as “leading by example but I can be verbal when I need to be.”

A football, track and basketball participant in high school, he credits Stan Easter, his high school coach for “showing me what the game of basketball involves.” Easter is a former Yuba College player.

What element Greenwood has developed the most since his high school hoops days in which he didn’t shoot often is “developing a jump shot. I had to have a jump shot to play in college.”

His on-going goal is to “keep making my family proud.”

The Cornell Greenwood mantra of “play hard, go strong and leave a mark” is bound to do just that.

“College hoops coaches move to eliminate standardized testing” Associated Press

“Five Solano College men’s basketball players ready for four-year transition” Matt O’Donnell

Verbal Commits D2: “2021 De La Salle (CA) G/F Alonzo Washington has received an offer from Holy Names.”

From Gerry Freitas:

Verbal Commits D2: “2021 Mater Dei (CA) F Dexter Stratton has received an offer from Cal State East Bay.”

From Sterling Jones: “2021 Mater Dei SD Dexter Stratton is a 6’7” guard that offers great size and versatility. 4.0 student who can play and guard positions 1-4. Kid is a student of the game and an absolute gym rat.”

Verbal Commits: “2021 Rancho Christian (CA) G Jaden Byers has received an offer from Pacific.”

“Jalen Green’s prep school coach believes more high-end talent will forgo college for the G League” Scott Procter

College of the Siskiyous Coach Kyle Heath keeps adding to his 2020-21 roster.

Siskiyous Basketball: “Excited to add Jaydon Hogue (Wing, Sanford-Fritch High School, Fritch, TX) to our program. Jaydon averaged 21.7ppg and was 1st Team All District! Welcome to the family Jaydon!”

Siskiyous Basketball: “Excited to add Will Dobson (Guard Enterprise High School 2018,Redding, CA) to our program. Will averaged 8ppg and shot 36% on 3s his senior year. Welcome to the family Will!”

“Gabe Vincent details first hours in NBA bubble” Justin Frommer

Gerry Freitas: “Phil Handy, assistant coach with the LA Lakers, has a very good app worth checking out to learn how to get better as a player…” link

“COLLEGES CONSIDER IMPACT OF A COVID-19 DEATH IN ATHLETICS” MICHAEL MCCANN, EBEN NOVY-WILLIAMS

“Schroeder Promoted to Associate Head Coach” St. Mary’s athletics

He’s a De La Salle alum.

Travis Branham: “Cal Poly guard Junior Ballard has entered the transfer portal, source tells @247Sports. Averaged 13.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists this past season.”

Ballard is a 6-foot-3 junior-to-be out of Modesto Christian. The timing of his departure is unusual.

“COS hoops players McClendon and Thomas sign with four year schools” Bill Choy

Santa Clara has landed a 2021 commitment from 6-foot-8 Jacob Holt out of Canada.

Josh Calbert: “Man Angelina juco just closed down for the season. My guy 6’10 Enmanuel Adeoye needs a school to attend ASAP!”

The Salesian College Prep alum looks like he redshirted his freshman season at Angelina (TX) College.

This is an interesting job title:

“During the pandemic, there are no winners in pickup basketball  Here’s one hooper’s dance with delusion as he struggled to just say no” Jesse Washington

Will Fitzpatrick nabs academic honors at Sacramento State. He’s a 6-foot-3 senior-to-be out of Vista Del Lago High and Folsom Lake College.

Emiliano Carchia: “Angelo Caloiaro will sign a new contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, a source told @Sportando. The forward is averaging 12.7ppg and 4.6rpg in Winner League and has been one of MTA best players since league re-started.

The 6-foot-8 Caloiaro is out of Archbishop Mitty and USF.

“California junior college fall sports will be moved to the spring, state officials say” Anthony Galaviz

“…Teams could start practice in mid-January…” and “…First (basketball) games are slated to start on Feb. 5.

Departures and Arrivals for Lassen College Coach Will Freedman:

Moving on:

Will Freedman: “Congrats to Andre Davis on signing his LOI to continue his education and basketball career at William Penn University. Andre is from Hawthorne, NV and had a great two years here at Lassen. We look forward to watching him continue to grow at the next level. Cougar Pride!”

Davis is a 6-foot-2 guard.

Will Freedman: “Congrats to Jordan Mukenga on signing his LOI to continue his education and basketball career at Laurentian University in Canada. Jordan was named to the GVC All-Defensive Team this past season. We look forward to watching him grow at the next level. Cougar Pride!”

Mukenga is a 6-foot-4 wing.

Will Freedman: “Congrats to Mykyta Kalin on signing his LOI to continue his education and basketball career at Florida National University. Mykyta came to us all the way from Kherson, Ukraine and had a fantastic career here. We look forward to watching him grow at the next level. Cougar Pride!”

Kalin is a 6-foot-5 forward.

Coming in:

Nathan Smothers: “I am very excited to finally announce my commitment to Lassen Community College to continue my education and basketball career! I want to say thank you to all my coaches, teachers, family and friends over the years who have helped me and encouraged me to keep grinding!”

Smothers is a 6-foot guard out of Carson City High.

“O’Dowd coach beams as star point guard graduates from Cal” Darren Sabedra

“Top Men’s Basketball Assistants: Big Sky” Jeff Goodman

Congrats to Chris Cobb and Brandon Laird.

Goodman’s lists are different (meaning more accurate) than most because he polls the people possessing the knowledge to make such judgments.

“DeMarcus Nelson signs 2-year extension with Limoges” Nicola Lupo

Delta Men’s Basketball: “Welcome to the family @currey_2 Kendrick Curry from Sierra High, 2019-2020 VOL First Team All League.”

Curry is a 6-foot-2 guard.

Andrew Mork: “COMMITTED ready to get to work and be the best player I can be. All glory goes to the man above.”

Headed to California University of Pennsylvania. the 6-foot-4 Mork is out of Oakley High, Metro State and Las Positas College. The latter is where he averaged 12.6 points on 51%, 38% and 71% shooting respectively this season. He also provided 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game.

Folsom Lake College Men’s Basketball: “We are proud to announce that another Falcon will be moving on the play at the next level! @GrantBellis will continue his athletic and academic career at @ARTUMBB next season! Congrats Grant!”

The 6-foot-5 Bellis is out of Vista Del Lago High.

Chabot Basketball: “Gladiator Basketball is excited about the commitment of 6’5 210 F Jamile Birden (San Leandro HS) The Oakland native will bring toughness, physicality, rebounding and finishing in the paint”

Corey Yerger: “Blessed to say I’ve received an offer from the University of the Pacific”

Yerger is a 6-foot 2021 point attending Grant High.

From Cameron Salerno: “Yerger holds offers from Long Beach State, University of San Francisco and now University of the Pacific.”

Verbal Commits: “2021 Burbank (CA) G Tyree Gill has received an offer from Tarleton State. ”

Gill is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard. Tarleton State is located in Texas and is a member of the Western Athletic Conference.

Archbishop Mitty HS Men’s Basketball: “Congrats to senior Nigel Burris on receiving an offer from @lmulionsMBB today. Great player with a relentless work ethic who continues to get better.”

Burris is a 6-foot-7 wing. New LMU Coach Stan Johnson has put together an impressive 2020 class and is now apparently working on 2021.

Dallas Jensen/College of the Sequoias: “ATTN: Division 1 programs ‘21 Tyler Harris is pushing 6’11”, 240. Big body, ability to stretch the floor, good vision, in the gym around the clock, coachable, ideal teammate, AA in Spring ‘21. No brainer at the next level. Values development and relationships.”

“Kiree Hutchings named to honor roll: John Brown University basketball player Kiree Hutchings, a 5-11 guard out of Santa Cruz, was named to the Sooner Athletic Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll.

The SAC Commissioner’s Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who held a 3.0 GPA within the past academic year at member institutions competing in an NAIA-recognized sport.

Hutchings, a Santa Cruz High alumnus, averaged 9.2 points and 2.2 rebounds for the Golden Eagles (28-5), the nation’s No. 9 ranked team. John Brown was scheduled to face No. 24 Harris-Stowe State in the NAIA Championship tournament, but the season was cut short by COVID-19.”

College of San Mateo Men’s Basketball: “We would like to congratulate Bryant Jefferson, Jackie Luong, and Denzel McCollum for making the Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 semester!!! We are very proud of them and their commitment to being the best students they can be!”

Chabot Basketball: “Gladiator 6’3 G/F Izayah Talmadge finished his Fr yr w/a 3.6 GPA & 2019 MVP of the Gladiator Classic Tourney. Wait to next season!”

and

Chabot Basketball: “Gladiator Basketball CG 6’0 Isaiah Veal finished his Fr yr w/ a 3.7 GPA & 26pts in our 1st rd playoff gm. Much more to come next season!”

“Fulton County & Atlanta Hawks Partnering to Transform State Farm Arena into Georgia’s Largest-Ever Voting Precinct for August Runoff and November’s General Elections”

The Detroit Pistons have followed suit, among others. These moves will counter the racist Republican politicians who never stop attempting to reduce the voting opportunities for black and brown citizens.

More on the turmoil in Cal State San Marcos athletics:

Alex Gil-Fernandez: “I will not play for a school that treats its student-athletes and Coaches as disposable capital. That being said, until our assistant coaches are rehired I will not play…”

Jayce McCain started this stand.

Brendan Rooney: “BIG TIME commitment this afternoon. Was fortunate to get the best recruit of my life to agree to marry me. FIRED UP and extremely fortunate.”

Is that an extra benefit or an impermissable benefit on this recruit’s finger?

Congrats.

At times patience is indeed a virtue but both Akili Daniels and Mayville State Coach Darren Tighe ultimately moved quickly in forming their partnership, resulting in Daniels becoming a Comet for the next two years.

Accustomed to success while at Sacramento High and Chabot College, the 6-foot-2, 210 Daniels is joining a winning tradition. During his three-year tenure, Tighe and Company have nabbed back-to-back-to-back North Star Athletic Association championships in addition to three straight NAIA National Tournament appearances as well as a 65-25 overall record.

This season, Daniels averaged 8.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 40%, 39% and 73% respectively. His Gladiator career game highs are 30 points alongside six assists (both achieved in the same game).

His Strengths

What will he bring to the Mayville court? “Spreading the floor with my shooting the ball and defense, willing to do the dirty work.”

Currently, Daniels is working on growing his game plus getting faster. I’m doing sprints.”

“Akili represents loyalty, commitment and toughness” offered Chabot Coach Keenan McMiller. “We are very happy for Akili and his family. He completed his A.A. Degree in Communications with a 3.02 grade point average and will continue his success at Maryville State University academically and on the court.”

Curiously, Daniels was gridiron bound early on. “Originally, football was my career path but then I took more interest in basketball.” Why the change? “I liked doing the work required for basketball more than football.”

The first contact between Daniels and Tighe took place in June. Daniels began “doing my own research” and a Zoom meeting between the two proved fruitful. He reports to school in August.

Mayville State is a North Dakota school of 1,100+ students and Daniels will be majoring in civil engineering–the genesis for that decision being generated by choosing electives as a sophomore and finding that area of engineering intriguing.

Daniel’s Journey

Daniels’ path has long been fortified by the presence of his parents. “My Dad played basketball and trained me and my Mom supported me by pushing me to train.” He also offered thanks to “my parents, the Chabot coaching staff and my teammates” for making his Mayville recruitment possible.

Asked for a hoops highlight, Daniels thoughtfully answered, “I would say my senior night (at Sacramento High) with my family and friends supporting me.”

Adamant about the cornerstone of his recruiting process. he said: “I had no interest in me coming out of Sacramento High. You have to put yourself out there and get attention. My Dad helped me put film together and I worked with my Mom on recruiting email templates. It’s critical to let coaches know how to contact you.”

Joining Daniels at Mayville State will be former Freedom High/Las Positas College/Hawaii Pacific 6-foot guard John Ketchell, former Enochs High/Los Medanos College/Notre Dame de Namur talent 6-foot-6 Charles Jones and former Monte Vista Christian High/Fresno City College/Notre Dame de Namur big 6-foot-9 Carl Snyder. Plus, 5-foot-10 Jalen (Elliot Christian High/San Joaquin Delta College) Valverde will be entering his senior season at Mayville.

Chabot Basketball: “6’0 Soph G Micah Butler Webster (James Logan HS) has committed to (NAIA) San Diego Christian College and HC Dwayne Cosby!

He averaged 5.8 points per game on 44% 44% and 70% shooting this season for the Gladiators.

College of San Mateo Men’s Basketball: “Freshmen point guard Daniel Benjamin has accepted an athletic scholarship to continue his academic and athletic career at Piedmont International University! We will miss having you in the program!”

Benjamin is a 5-foot-9 point out of Jefferson High. PIU is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Verbal Commits D2: “2020 Nation Wide (OK) F Arash Yaqubi has committed to Lincoln (MO).”

He’s 6-foot-6 and out of Cosumnes Oaks High and Sheldon High.

Chabot Basketball: “Gladiator Basketball is excited about the commitment of 6’4 G/F Daniels Combs (College of Alameda/James Logan HS) Daniel is a Hayward native who will bring toughness, physicality and versatility on “D” and “O“!

“Cougar hoops player Tripp Rodriguez joins COS Eagles squad” Bill Choy

Siskiyous Basketball: “Excited to add Cade Ealy (6’3 Wing) from Grants Pass High School (OR) to our program! Cade averaged 11ppg 6reb and 3asst and was 2nd Team All Conference last season! Welcome to the family Cade!”

Brett Thompson: “I appreciate Sheridan College and @CodyBall_SC for giving me a chance to hoop in college. It was never my intention to leave Sheridan College. I will be attending Salt Lake Community College. Go Bruins.”

A 6-foot-2 freshman guard out of James Logan High, Thompson averaged 18.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists while shooting 46%, 37% and 77% respectively.

Mohammed (Monterey High) Adam has transferred from Monterey Peninsula College to College of the Sequoias. The 6-foot-2 sophomore-to-be guard averaged 7.8 points and 3.1 rebounds on 43%, 35% and 79% shooting respectively.

San Diego City College Men’s Basketball: “Excited to announce the addition of Gavin Wilburn to the family! Gavin is a 6’5 Guard from Oakland, CA. Conf. MVP, 4x 1st Team, 2x 1st Team All-State, Team MVP, Athlete of the Year. Conf & Section Champions, Open Division State Playoffs, crowned a Nor-Cal Division II champion!

Coach Mike Marcial is adding to his College of San Mateo roster:

“We are excited to welcome Isaiah Cabrera to the Bulldog Family!”

The 5-foot-11 Cabrera is out of Newark Memorial High and Ohlone College.

“We are excited to welcome Pearse Uniacke from Junipero Serra HS to the Bulldog Family!”

Uniake is 6-foot-9.

“We are excited to welcome Kori McCoy from Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep to the Bulldog Family!”

McKoy is 6-foot.

“We have a Bulldog birthday today! Happy birthday incoming freshman Thomas Haysbert!”

New Humboldt State Coach Tae Norwood is bolstering his roster:

Gamepoint OC: “Congrats to 2020 6’6 F Matthew Brookins on his commitment to Humboldt State University. Great things are ahead for you. It was a pleasure assisting in your basketball growth at Westminster HS. Earned not Given.”

Brookins is a 6-foot-6, 230 power forward out of Orange County.

Verbal Commits D2: “2020 Springfield Commonwealth (MA) G/F Bryce Mitchell has committed to Humboldt State.”

Mitchell is 6-foot-5 and originally out of Santa Ana.

“McMillian made D-I chance  Combo guard picked up hoops early with mother’s support” Paul Coro

Derrick Jones: “”Want to congratulate the FIVE players off this year’s Merritt team who are moving on to the next level (3 sophs & 2 frosh). Best part is their collective gpa was over 3.4 (2 had a 4.0 spring semester)!”

6-foot-8 Jabari Sweet became a really wanted young man this year. Out of Sacramento High and a sophomore at Chabot College in Hayward, he averaged 12.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.0 blocked shots per game while shooting 52% overall?? this season (up from 8.8 points and 5.6 rebounds as a freshman). His size and that production resulted in 25 D1 and D2 schools either expressing interest or offering a basketball scholarship.

Having recently decided on D2 University of Hawai`i Hilo as his next destination, Sweet remains highly desired, especially by his new Head Coach Kaniela Aiona. Formerly in charge of the Menlo College program, Aiona now has Sweet and a 6-foot-9 returning senior as the bigs on his roster and his latest signee is expected to help remedy the Vulcans being out-scored last season by 5.0 points a contest, out-rebounded by 7.9 per game and managing just 47 blocked shots.

What does Sweet see himself bringing to the court? “My scoring, that’s what I’m known for the most. I’m a good rebounder, a pretty good rim protector and a playmaker.”

His Decision

Why did he narrow down his options to the choice of Hilo? “It was the best opportunity for me to keep growing, the best fit. (Chabot) Coach (Keenan) McMiller did a great job of advocating for me.” Aiona was hired in early May and quickly made initial contact with Sweet in mid-May, offering a full scholarship.

Here’s McMiller on his latest talent heading to a four-year school: “As a Chabot College Gladiator, Jabari has become a independent young adult. He completed his Kinesiology A.A. Degree with a 3.02 grade point average and earned First Team Coast North all- conference honors in his sophomore season. What I am most proud of is Jabari’s willingness to learn, his coachability and positive attitude.”

The volume of attention he received was new to Sweet. “I didn’t experience this coming out of high school. At first, I was cool with going anywhere but then I realized I needed some specifications.” Location became one as well as playing style. Being in Hawaii and participating in a high-scoring offense won the day.

Sweet’s advice to players entering the recruiting process includes “make a plan of what you want to do and stick with it because some four-year schools may want to change how you play. It’s a waiting game process.”

With Dominican University, Academy of Art University, Holy Names University and Fresno Pacific as fellow members of the PacWest Conference, family and friends will be able to catch Sweet during Hawai`i Hilo road games. Plus, as he explained, “my parents plan on coming over for some home games, too.”

He credits his parents for keeping him focused and thanked “my coaches and some NBA players” for being positive influences in his life.

Sweet will major in kinesiology with plans of becoming a sports medicine physician.

Weighing in at 215, he said, “I’m adding more muscle right now by lifting a lot.” Sweet will be heading to school in mid-August.

“RICH SHAYEWITZ NAMED DIRECTOR OF BASKETBALL” Sonoma State University athletics

Excellent choice, great person.

Adrian Wojnarowski: “Free agent guard Tyler (St. Francis/Fresno State) Johnson has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN.”

Former Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep star Justin Love passes.

More.

Chabot Basketball: “Gladiator soph Akili Daniels 6’3 G/F has committed to a scholarship from NAIA power Mayville State Univ in NDakota”

Mayville is on a roll, winning its conference three straight seasons.

Cornell Greenwood has signed with Eastern New Mexico University.

He’s a 6-foot-2 talent out of Marysville High and Yuba College and a two-time Bay Valley Conference Most Valuable Player.

“Viking guard (Devon) Banks signs with Cumberland University in Tennessee” West Valley College athletics

Banks is a 6-foot-2 sophomore and out of Oakland High. Here’s a 2018 feature on Banks.

“NVC’s Amir Nakhaei commits to Pacific Union College for basketball” Marty James

Simpson University Men’s Basketball: “Red Hawks with another HUGE signing. Welcome Adam Gotelli, a 6-foot-3 sharpshooter out of Idaho!”

“GABE VINCENT NAMED NBA G LEAGUE MOST IMPROVED PLAYER”

“What if Warriors’ Steph Curry, Klay Thompson were drafted by Kings?” James Ham

Marc J. Spears: “Westchester Knicks forward Ivan Rabb received the 2019-20 NBA G League Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award. The award honors the player best representing the ideals of character & conduct on the court and in the community. Rabb averaged 16.5 points and G League-high 12.1 rebounds.”

24/7 Sports scouting report on Washington State signee Dishon Jackson, St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School:

“Center, 6-foot-10, 235 pounds, Vallejo, California

Big center with wide shoulders, long arms and wide base. Strong kid but not maxed out physically. Plus athlete for position. Soft hands and feet. Improving skill set; has ability to face and post up. Upside as area rebounder and rim protector given physical tools. Can improve consistency and has struggled some with injuries. Projects as high major starter with continued development.”

“Former East Union assistant returns as boys hoops head coach” Jonamar Jacinto

“Once a Viking…Julius Hicks” West Valley College athletics

“A Father’s Day tale: California high school basketball stars overcome family tragedies  The memory of one dad, the presence of another lift Marsalis Roberson and Jalen Lewis to great heights” Mitch Stephens

“[De’Jon] Davis Signs Pro Contract With Besiktas J.K.” Danny Cross, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications, California Baptist

“CCS Senior of the Year JE’LANI CLARK, ARCHBISHOP RIORDAN” Ethan Kassell

UC Merced Men’s Basketball: “#BobcatNation help us in welcoming @FearsTiler! Welcome to The Family, Tiler!”

Tiler Fears is 6-foot-4 and out of Sheldon High.

Coach Kevin Pham also recently signed 6-foot-6 Ruke Agbabune out of the southern California high school ranks plus 6-foot-4 Zach Phipps from Saugus High and College of the Canyons.

John Devine: “One time Salinas High, MPC and Seaside Finest guard Tim Harper has signed with Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee to continue his basketball career”

Harper is a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard who averaged 9.5 points and 2.9 rebounds this past season while shooting 43%, 35% and 85% respectively.

2020 Montana basketball graduates with northern California connections:

Siskiyou Basketball: “Excited and proud to announce all 9 sophomores in our program graduated this year and received their AA degree. Future is bright for these Eagles:

• Bishop Thomas
• Montell Willis
• Justin Kirk
• Jake Psaila
• Steph Washington
• Christian Gillette
• Dwayne McClendon
• J’Quail Hanks
• James Hughes

and

Siskiyous Basketball: “Excited to add Ayden Foster (6’5 Wing) from South Albany High School (OR) to our program. Ayden averaged 14ppg 7reb was 6th in the state of Oregon in FG% and named 2nd Team All Conference! Welcome to the family Ayden!”

Blake Seits: “For those of you who don’t know, CSU San Marcos decided not to renew the contracts of all assistant coaches at the university (fire them). As a member of the Men’s basketball team at the school, I will not stand for this”

and

Jayce McCain: “Not playing until you fix this”

“Source: Rockets could make a move for guard Tyler Johnson” Joanthan Faigen

“Linsanity, Redux: Jeremy Lin’s Star Is Shining Bright In Beijing” Alex Prewitt

Still more signings and such.

Chabot Basketball: “Gladiator Sophomore 6’8 F Jabari Sweet has committed to a full scholarship from Div2 Univ Of Hawaiʻi Hilo and HC Kaniela Aiona”

Aiona, formerly of Menlo College, was recently named the Hawaii Hilo head coach.

Sweet is out of Sacramento High.

Mayville State (North Dakota) items:

5-foot-10 Jalen (Elliot Christian High/San Joaquin Delta College) Valverde will be entering his senior season at Mayville. As a junior, he averaged 11.8 points and 4.8 rebounds with 44 steals and a 122/57 assist-to-turnover figures. Valverde shot 49%, 34% and 71% respectively.

Three other players with northern California connections are also heading to Mayville:

• former Freedom High, Las Positas College and Hawaii Pacific 6-foot guard John Ketchell
• former Enochs High, Los Medanos College and Notre Dame de Namur talent 6-foot-6 Charles Jones
• former Monte Vista Christian High, Notre Dame de Namur big 6-foot-9 Carl Snyder

Academy of Art Uinversity Coach Scott Waterman has been active:

“SLCC’S POPOOLA COMMITS TO ACADEMY OF ART”

He’s a 6-foot-4 guard.

“Congratulations to Jacob Smith on committing to Academy of Art University!”

Smith is a 6-foot-2 guard out of El Cerrito High and Central Wyoming College.

“Congrats to 6’7 Forward Mike Asante on his commitment!”

He’s out of Kilgore College and Howard College, both located in Texas.

Plus, 5-foot-10 guard Alex Heath of Lincoln Trail College (IL) has also committed.

Druce ((Tracy High/Cal State East Bay) Asah has earned his degree in Business Management from Metro State.

John Bynum Jr: “Congratulations @druceAsah on getting your degree fam. I’m proud of you and excited to see what your future holds. Nothing but love little bro.”

The 6-foot-4 Asah averaged a team high 12.2 points and 3.3 rebounds this season while shooting 37%, 36% and 87% respectively.

CWU Men’s Basketball: “Congrats to CWU MBB Senior @jeryn0 on earning his BA in Sports Management today! Jeryn led the Wildcats in scoring the past two seasons and made over 130 threes as a Wildcat. Jeryn was awarded ALL-GNAC honors this past season”

That’s 6-foot-5 Jeryn (West Campus High/Yuba College) Lucas of Central Washington University who averaged 13.8 points and 3.3 rebounds while shooting 44$, 43% and 87% respectively.

Brandon Cole: “We would like to welcome forward Pierce Davis our of powerhouse Sheldon HS to the @CPAOBasketball family! Pierce is a 6’8” high academic versatile young man that can guard the 2-5. He will have a major impact in our program and will be highly sought after in the class of 2021!”

Brandon Cole: “We would like to welcome Malakai Harris @macharriss 6-7 guard out of Marysville HS to the @CPAOBasketball family. Malakai has CRAZYYYY potential and will be heavily recruited after his post grad year. Only 17. Coaches act NOW!”

Coach Mike Hudson: “I am excited to announce that I am the New Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Berkeley High! I am appreciative of the opportunity to serve the Berkeley community and will give this program my heart.”

“Bill Cartwright’s Last Dance (in H.S.)” Chuck Nan

“Bill Russell’s hope for America: That this time will be different  I’ve been waiting my whole life for America to live up to its unfulfilled promise, Russell writes, because our lives depend on it.”

“Where was this support for Colin Kaepernick’s cause when he needed it?” Chris Murray

Excellent points here. There’s a bandwagon now (finally) but it was close to crickets earlier.

Kareem Clark has committed to Alabama State which recently hired former longtime NBA-er Mo Williams as head coach. Clark is 6-foot-3 and out of Capital Christian High, American River College and, most recently South Mountain Community College where he averaged 11.2, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 46%, 44% and 79% respectively.

QUAZ Men’s Basketball: “Boom! Fired up to welcome 5-foot-10 Kam Malbrough from @COABASKETBALL. G averaged 17.4 boards & 7 assists per, while leading his team to an 18-12 year. Incoming junior is a true floor general who takes great care of the ball & will make us go!”

Malbrough is heading to Ottawa University in Arizona, an NAIA school. His other numbers for College of Alameda: 2.5 steals per game while shooting 46%, 44% and 82% respectively. This guy deserved all state recognition.

Plus, CoA Coach Marshall Collins is re-loading for the 2020-21 season:

“We are excited to announce that @taypeavey will be playing for the College of Alameda the 2020-2021 season. Tayvion is a quick and explosive guard, that can play both sides of the court and will be a handful this year.”

Tayvion Fisher-Peavey is a 6-foot point out of Texas and Dodge City Community College.

“College of Alameda Men’s Basketball is excited to announce @josh_favors to the 2020-21 team. Josh is a 6’3 combo guard that can do many things. He will be a great addition to the program.”

Josh Favors is out of Georgia and did a prep season this year.

“We would like to welcome Kyahn Issa. 6’4 Wing out of Pitman High. LETS GET IT….”

“The College of Alameda would like to welcome @KingYgMar Shemar Morrow to the Men’s Basketball Program. Shemar is one of the Top Seniors in the 2020 Class. This is going to be an very exciting year. Let’s Go.”

Morrow is 6-foot-4 and out of southern California and Arizona.

“Congratulations to incoming freshman @Ceejayy2x on making All-District First Team. Exciting for next year.”

That’s 6-foot Clenard Mollere Jr. out of Louisiana.

“The College of Alameda Men’s Basketball Program is excited to welcome @donovan_sanor to the 20-21 squad. Donovan was named one of Maxpreps Players of the Year”

Donavan Sanor is 6-foot-4 and out of Idaho.

“The College of Alameda is excited to announce Xavier Brown of powerhouse Sheldon High School has committed to our program. Can’t wait to have see him on the court in a COA Jersey.”

Brown is 6-foot-3.

“Meet The Team: 17u NBBA Showcase” Simply Basketball

San Francisco State has announced its men’s basketball graduates and they include northern California talents Jase (Wilcox High) Wickliffe, Kenny (Ponderosa High/Lassen College) Macklin, Jordan (Colfax High/Cal State East Bay) Balser and Matt (Pleasant Grove High/Long Beach City College) Arrivas.

NVC Basketball: “Congratulations!! @saleem3232 One of the greats to put on a Storm uniform! Bright future for this great young man!!”

6-foot-5 Saleem Ali-Musa, out of Napa High, averaged 9.3  points and 5.9 boards as a sophomore and is headed to Langara College in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Siskiyous Basketball: “Excited to add Tripp Rodriguez (6’2 G) from Weed High to our program Tripp averaged 10pts 3reb 1.7steals last season and was named 1st Team All SCL and helped lead Weed High to the NorCal D6 Championship Game! Tripp was also Valedictorian with 4.15gpa Welcome to the family Tripp!”

“CCS Freshman of the Year KING JHSANNI-WILHITE, ST. IGNATIUS” Ethan Kassel

“CCS Sophomore of the Year CALVIN MADER-CLARK, HILLSDALE” Ethan Kassel

“CCS Junior of the Year MYKOLA EDIGER, HALF MOON BAY” Ethan Kassel

Verbal Commits: “Former Albany F/C Sasha French is transferring to Azusa Pacific (DII).”

French is 6-foot-11 and out of Justin-Sienna High and Napa Valley College.

Verbal Commits D2: “2020 Rolling Hills Prep (CA) G Troy Murphy, Jr. has committed to Dominican (CA).”

He’s 6-foot-4 and out of the southern California prep ranks.

Josiah Delacerda is moving on to Ottawa University, located in Arizona.

He’s 6-foot-8, averaged 9.5 points plus 3.8 rebounds, and is out of Clovis West High, Bellevue University and Yuba College.

“(Cabrillo’s) Gabe Mack Announces Commitment to Play Men’s Basketball at Kansas Wesleyan University”

Mack is a 6-foot-1 sophomore.

Chabot Basketball: “Gladiator Basketball is excited about the commitment of Dominique “Diggy” Winbush. Diggy has hi IQ, skill & is a crafty pure PG. Diggy went to prep last yr and is a 18-19 grad of Taft HS (“PG” U) in LA for HC Derrick Taylor.”

Winbush is a 6-footer.

Derrick Jones: “Merritt College welcomes guard Xzavion Bordelon from Dickinson HS in Texas for the 20-21 season. X is a tough competitor and jack of all trades that will help in the back court”

Bordelon is a 6-foot-3 guard out of the Texas prep ranks.

San Diego City College Men’s Basketball: “Excited to announce the addition of Josh Williams to the family! Josh is a 6’3 PG that was NorCal POY and will be joining us from Sheldon HS in Sacramento”

and

San Diego City College Men’s Basketball: “Excited to announce the addition of Jordan Lewis to the family! Jordan is a 6’4 PG that will be joining us from College Prep Academy in Sacramento”

Kai (Placer High) Huntsberry ‘started’ this with his decision to play for San Diego City College.

“Meet The Team: 2020 17u Team Arsenal Elite” Simply Basketball

“Sean Miller envisions James Akinjo fitting into Arizona’s 3-guard lineup” Matt Moreno

Mark’s Barbershop: “@julian_vaughns Post Shoulder Surgery!! “Full throttle now” Look Forward To Seeing Him At City (CCSF)!”

The 6-f00t-3 Vaughns is out of St. Joseph Notre Dame High and redshirted at Chico State this season.

“End of an Era: Who’s Next at Duke After Coach K?” Shawn Krest

“Jemele Hill Rips NFL for ‘Frankly Disgusting’ Hypocrisy About George Floyd Killing: ‘We Saw Them Take Away Colin Kaepernick’s Career’”

Roger Goodell and his ilk need to shut the f*** up. They chose to put an inferior product out on the field rather than display any backbone and do right.

More — “George Floyd protests and Colin Kaepernick are related. But the NFL doesn’t really know why” Will Leitch

It’s always the corporate bottom line over anything else, including dead bodies.