Simply Basketball is presenting the Nor Cal Clash on August 25:

Here are the rosters which feature loads of interesting 2020 and 2021 prospects facing off.

Gerry Freitas: “Bay Area Competition Clinic is Sat Sept 7 at Nor Cal Courts in Martinez 12-9 pm. open to individuals & teams in all hi school grades (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).”

“The 16th annual Bay Area Competition Clinic will be held Saturday September 7, 2019 at Nor Cal Courts in Martinez from 12 noon to 9 pm. The event is open to individual players and teams in all high school grades (classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023).

An individual skill work drill session will be held to start the event. Each team will play three games after the drill session. A report on the event will be done by the Hoop Review scouting service that will be sent to college coaches and various internet sites.

Cost is $300 per team or $100 per individual. For more information/application contact Gerry Freitas at 408-998-1327 or via email: gerryfreitas@hotmail.com.”

Simply Basketball is hosting our inaugural New Arrivals Camp for the Class of 2023.

New Arrivals Camp
Date: September 7th, 2019
Location: Sacramento

Our goal create an environment for the class of 2023 to learn, COMPETE, and have fun. This camp includes an hour and a half of Skills & Drills, multiple guest speakers, 2 guaranteed competitive games + a top 20 & 40 game.

Media is expected to be in attendance to select the top 20 & 40 games. Some of the “top” incoming freshman regarded by top west coast scouts have confirmed their attendance

• AJ Johnson – (Holds offer from Eastern Washington)
• King-Jhanni Wilhite – Considered the top incoming freshman in the Bay Area
• Courtney Anderson Jr. – Son of NFL player Courtney Anderson
• Ryan Beasley – Little Brother of Robby Beasley from Dublin HS who is the one of the top 2020 in Norcal.
• Jordan Bobo – 6’8 versatile big played for Compton Magic
• Yacub Mir – Invited and participated in the prestigious CP3 Rising Stars Camp
  and many more.

“Jonathan Galloway agreed to terms with Bakken Bears” Emiliano Carchia

Put of Salesian Prep, the 6-foot-10 former UC Irvine talent will be playing in Denmark. He was a three-time recipient of the Big West’s Defensive Player of the Year honor.

“Orlando Johnson signs with Avtodor Saratov” Eliliano Carchia

A Palma High grad, he initially played at Loyola Marymount and then moved a bit north to UC Santa Barbara.

“MKS Dabrowa Gornicza signs Dominic Artis” Emiliano Carchia

He played college ball first at Oregon and then transferred to UTEP.

“Simpson U head men’s basketball coach, Todd Franklin, introduced yet another monster piece to the Red Hawks front line for the 2019-2020 season, Weston VandenHazel.

The 6’10 center out of Tumwater, Washington comes to Simpson as a transfer from Eastern Wyoming College where he shot above 60 percent from the floor in his sophomore season. Weston will enter the year as junior for the Red Hawks and will immediately help bolster an already monstrous front line…”

Chuck Hayes Basketball: “Congrats to 2021 G Cole Anderson (Cole3Anderson) of Clovis West High School (ClovisWestBask1) on picking up two more offers from San Jose State and UC San Diego. One of the top players in his class on the entire West Coast!”

Coleman Hawkins: “Proud to say I’ve received an offer from The University of New Mexico”

This is the 12th offer for the 6-foot-8 former Antelope High talent who now plays at Prolific Prep.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Woodstock Academy (CT) F David Jones has received an offer from Sacramento State.”

Jones stands 6-foot-6 and is out of Grant High.

College of the Sequoias Men’s Basketball: “COSMBB is excited to announce the arrival of 6’6” wing Amil Fields (Moreau Catholic HS – Hayward, CA). Big time player from a big time program (fknightsays). Welcome to the Giants family, Amil!”

Verbnal Commits: “2019 Lawson State CC (AL) G Jalen Lovett has committed to Academy of Art.”

The 6-foot-2 guard earlier gave a verbal to Columbus State but re-opened his recruitment.

“AAU Basketball: Seaside’s Finest giving local kids exposure” John Devine

Solomon Young scores 13 points in an Iowa State game taking place in Italy. He’s a junior out of Sacramento High.

Cameron Salerno: “Excited to announce my commitment to SacBee_JoeD & mesofunblog of sacbee_news to cover high school sports this fall. Looking forward to seeing everyone out there!”

Congratulations to Cameron.

Mark DeLuca: “Big Jack has come back from a summer in his home country of China. Just a junior Big Jack is now 6’9.5” 245 pounds with perimeter skills. We love coaching him. Great teammate.”

That’s Valley Christian’s Jack Cheng.

New Head Coach Dallas Jensen has been busy filling his roster at College of the Sequoias:

“COSMBB adds another quality young man to the program. The Giants would like to welcome 6’7” wing Ayo Aderoboye (Woodside Priory HS, SPIRE Academy – Odigbo, Nigeria) to the family!”

“Excited to have 6’2” G Makhi Turner (Weston Ranch HS – Stockton, CA) on campus and part of the COSMBB program. Welcome to the family, KhiCarti”

“COSMBB is really excited about the arrival of 6’0” combo G Milton Burnett (Trinity International, Bullard HS – Fresno, CA). Welcome to the program, Milt_Burnett. Great addition to the Giants family.”

“COSMBB has another local standout on board for the upcoming season. Former Division I QB, 6’5” Ryan Johnson (Hanford HS, Hanford, CA), has joined the program. Tough, versatile, great teammate. Excited to have you with the Giants family, Johnson_Ryan12!”

“We are excited about the arrival of 6’4” G Carlos Allen from one of the premier programs on the West Coast (Clark HS – Las Vegas, NV). saucin_los has tools on both ends of the floor that will help positively impact the COSMBB program and a 4-year in the near future.”

“COSMBB lands another local talent in 6’3” G Ryan Troutman (Kerman HS – Kerman, CA). ryantaricc brings athleticism and versatility to the program. Welcome to the Giants family, Ryan!”

“COSMBB is excited about the addition of 6’4” local wing Juelein Fox (Lemoore HS – Lemoore, CA). 9ineTailFox is a premier athlete and quality young man. Another great addition to the Giants family.”

“COSMBB would like to welcome 5’9” SO PG Tiyon Martin (John Muir HS, Simpson University – Pasadena, CA) to the Giants family! Tiyonthedon is a great addition to the program who will make an immediate impact on both ends of the floor.”

and

“Great addition to the COS family! TieSimsHoops is one of the better young coaches around. Will be another great resource and outlet for young men involved with the Giants program. Excited to have you, Tie!”

“‘He was Reggie Miller with a handle’: Thirty years ago, the NBA lost Ricky Berry
Friends and teammates reflect on the day the Kings guard committed suicide” Marc J. Spears

Thank you Marc J Spears for remembering Ricky Berry.

“Kris Weems named head coach of Santa Cruz Warriors” Jim Seimas

Verbal Commits: “2020 Dream City Christian (AZ) F Jhaylon Martinez has committed to UNLV.

“Former Coronado High center Jhaylon Martinez commits to UNLV” Mark Anderson

“Class of 2020 big man Jhaylon Martinez commits to UNLV” Mike Grimala

The 6-foot-10, 235 Martinez is originally out of Vanden High. His current status and UNLV’s Mountain West Conference membership are an excellent pairing.

Brandon Cole: “I’d like to announce the hiring of Don Manning Groundup_D to CPAOBasketball as the Associate Head Coach. Don has years of prep & grassroots experience that will be an asset to our program. He will be able to continue to help the Sacramento basketball scene & help change lives!”

“Jorge Cedano Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Stanislaus State”

He’s a 6-foot-2 guard out of Manteca High.

“Quinn Vermeulen Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Dominican University of California”

He’s a 6-0 guard out of Valley Christian, Analy High and Team Arsenal.

“James Nunnally signs with Shanghai Sharks” Emiliano Carchia

Nunnally is out of Weston Ranch High and UC Santa Barbara.

“Noah Allen joins s.Oliver Würzburg on a two-month contract” Dario Skerletic

Allen prepped at Palma High and then played at UCLA followed by Hawaii.

“2020 guard Nimari Burnett sets three official visits” Adam Zagoria

“Blackwell fiercely enhancing game
Fresno State rising fifth-year senior point guard Noah Blackwell has been hard at work this offseason on all aspects of his game in preparation for the 2019-20 season.”

Quincy Urbina:

“Justin-Siena Boys Basketball: Braves hone skills in NVC Summer League” Andy Wilcox

“Five Options For the Lakers After DeMarcus Cousins Knee Injury” Ryan Phillips

Marquese Chriss, out of Pleasant Grove High, is listed as one of the five.

Xavier Thames has been inducted into the San Diego State class of 2019 Hall of Fame.

He’s out of Pleasant Grove High.

Jeff Goodman: “Fine. Since LeBron, my 5 best high school/AAU players: 1) Greg Oden 2) KD 3) Derrick Rose 4) Pre-LA Renardo Sidney 5) Focused and in-shape Derrick Caracter”

“Chatting with Saint Mary’s Head Coach, Randy Bennett
Bennett has taken the Gaels to the NCAA Tournament 7 times in the last 15 seasons” Arden Cravalho

“It’s OK To Not Be OK: Trey Moses’ battle for mental wellness” Rob Dauster

An important article for all of us.

“The NCAA doesn’t have a Rich Paul problem. It has a problem with black men.
The move to regulate agents looks like yet another effort to police black mobility and freedom” Justin Tinsley

“A white nationalist killed coach Ricky Byrdsong 20 years ago. The horror changed his friend forever” Matthew Van Tryon

“How elite high schoolers are skipping college to get to the NBA
Today’s top high school basketball players are taking alternative routes to the NBA that don’t involve college.” Rickey O’Donnell

Michael Mitchell:

The 6-foot-2 Archbishop Mitty junior was offered by Coach Lorenzo Romar on June 29. USC, San Diego State, UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara also extended invites to come aboard.

“Dons Add Center Jonas Visser for 2019-20 Season” USF athletics

Corey Evans: “San Francisco has offered 2020 Spire guard Omer Kucuk”

The 6-foot-2 Kucak is out of Turkey and also owns a Texas Christian University offer.

Former Central Catholic High, Yuba College and Pacific Lutheran 5-foot-10 guard Jourdan Johnson will be at William Jessup University and playing for Coach Lance Von Vogt this season.

“Juan Toscano-Anderson Making Waves in the Bay
The former Castro Valley High star returned to his roots this season in the G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors” D Yapkowitz

Yaru Harvey: “Truly blessed to have received an offer from Santa Clara University!”

Harvey is a 6-foot-2 2021 guard out of Sheldon High. Eastern Washington also offered recently.

Verbal Commits: “2020 ISA at Andrews Osborne (OH) F Keon Ambrose has received an offer from California.”

He’s a 6-foot-8 fprward out of Canada with 18 other offers.

2020 guard Devan Sapp has departed from Archbishop Mitty:

Siskiyous College Basketball: Coach Kyle Heath has added to his 2018-19 roster.

“Excited to add Ousmani Williams from Rancho Cotati High School in Rohnert Park, CA to our program. Welcome to the Siskiyous family!”

“Excited to add Kaleb Taylor beastmode343⁩ from Mt Healthy High School in Cincinnati,OH to our program. Welcome to the Siskiyous family Kaleb!”

“Excited to add Roberto LaMorticella from Box Hill Senior Secondary College in Victoria, Australia to our program! Welcome to the Siskiyous family Roberto!”

Get ready.

Mario Gomez: “Attention 4-yr College Coaches. SFCityBasketbal annual NorCal Juco Jamboree is all set for September 28th & 29th. Please Dm or email me at Mgomez@ccsf.edu for more information”

Cody Krupp: “Back during Christmas time we brought you the story of GoSwords SwordsMBB stand out Erik Scheive overcoming a near death experience and a pacemaker in his chest as Scheive continued to thrive. He still is. Signed a professional contract with Ehingen Urspring in Germany.

Scheive is out of Marysville High, Yuba College and Chaminade University

Here is the health incident referenced by Krupp.

“Jhaylon and Ra’shjon Martinez transfer their brotherhood, size and speed to AZ Compass Prep” Dana Scott

Both are formerly of Vanden High

Ryder O’banion: “Happy to announce I will be attending college prep academy next year in Sacramento , thank you @Coach__Brandon @CPAOBasketball, can’t wait, let’s work”

He’s a 6-foot Enterprise High grad.

DreDay: “Excited to announce that I will be attending College Prep Academy in Sacramento CA this coming year to further my skills athletically and academically! Greatful to be apart of the program and build it from the ground up, let’s get to work!”

Andre Treadwell is a 6-foot-2 Del Oro High grad.

Among the 2019 NBA G League Player Invitational Invitees are:

• Jonathan Galloway – UC Irvine
• Marcus Graves – Sacramento State

Three-Point Line to Move to International Distance

“The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved moving the three-point line to the international basketball distance of 22 feet and one and three-quarter inches. The line has been positioned at 20 feet 9 inches.

The rule will be effective for the 2019-20 season in Division I. Due to the potential financial impact of placing a new line on courts, the new three-point line will not go into effect until the 2020-21 season in Divisions II and III.

The CCCAA will require teams to make the adjustment to courts for the 2020-21 season.

Men’s Basketball Rules Committee members recommended the change after receiving positive feedback from the annual rules survey from coaches whose teams competed in the 2018 and 2019 National Invitation Tournament, where the international three-point distance was used on an experimental basis.

The committee cited the following rationale for extending the line:

Making the lane more available for dribble/drive plays from the perimeter.

Slowing the trend of the three-point shot becoming too prevalent in men?s college basketball by making the shot a bit more challenging, while at the same time keeping the shot an integral part of the game.

Also, starting this upcoming season, instead of having the shot clock reset to 30 seconds after an offensive rebound, it will start over at 20 seconds.”

Here are the rosters for the upcoming (August 25 @ 3:00 p.m.) Nor Cal Clash (to be held at Chabot College) featuring talents from the 2020 and 2021 classes.

Verbal Commits: “Utah G Naseem Gaskin (RS FR) has entered the transfer portal.”

He initially went a bit too high — curious timing, too. Gaskin can certainly be a solid component on a northern California D1 program so let’s hope he comes back so we can see him play. More.

Verbal Commits DII: “2019 Fresno City College (CA) G George Dancer has signed with Colorado Mesa.”

Offered by CM on 7/30, he also had an offer from heading-to-D1 Dixie State. Colorado Mesa’s roster also contains Tommy Nuno, Jess Spivey, David Rico and Jared Small—all from FCC.

Peter Hewitt is transferring:

At 6-foot-10, he’s formerly of St. Francis High, UC Davis and Las Positas College. Hewitt played in nine games but just 27 minutes total at Tulsa so it’s possible he could gain back a year of eligibility. He’s currently a junior.

JucoRecruiting: “6’7 G/F Dylan Belquist (San Francisco transfer) has signed with Salt Lake CC”

Salt Lake has a new head coach in Kyle Taylor. Belquist will be a freshman, having redshirted at USF after playing at Los Gatos High.

Mike Bush: “…Former JimElliotHS boys basketball head coach coach_hitt is the new Manteca High boys basketball head coach…”

Good to see Jason Hitt back on the sidelines.

“Malik Pope close to joining Rostock Seawolves” Emiliano Carchia

Monty Bowser: “Excited to receive an offer from the coaching staff at UC Davis!”

The 6-f00t-6 Bishop O’Dowd/Team Lillard senior also possesses offers from Hofstra, Cal Poly, Howard, UC Riverside, UC Irvine, Pacific, UC Santa Barbara, Cal State Northridge, Northern Kentucky and Grand Canyon.

Team Lillard B-ball: “2020 Teiano Hardee has picked up an offer from Cal State Eastbay.”

Hardee is a 6-foot-5 guard out of Vanden High and with a February offer from Northern Colorado.

6-foot-2 2021 Sheldon High junior point Yaru Harvey has received an offer from Eastern Washington of the Big Sky Conference. He also plays on the Lakeshow 16s Elite squad.

SDA-Soldiers: “Congratulations to SDA-Soliders wing kingcharles_3 for his offer to Sonoma State!!!”

That’s 6-foot-5 2019 La Costa Canyon (CA) wing Charles Williams III.

Ethan Kassell: “So Mitty has Devan Sapp and Marcus Greene in the class of 2020, then Nigel Burris and Michael Mitchell in the class of 2021. Plus Arrish Bhandal could be an impact player if he recovers from surgery.”

Burris is transferring in from Stuart Hall.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Sheldon (CA) G Marcus Bagley has committed to Arizona State.”

Steven Wilson wrote about Bagley back in April.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Saint Augustine (CA) F Chibuzo Agbo, Jr. has received an offer from California.”

He’s a 6-foot-6 wing holding 12 others offers, including one from Arizona and another from USC.

Gladiator Basketball: “Gladiator Men’s Basketball is excited about the commitment of 6”5 210 G/F Ramaj Gordon from Legacy of Arts High School in Houston,Texas. Ramaj brings to the program solid versatility and skill on offense, defense and rebounding. Thanks to #@FYNALLSTARS”

New Gavilan Coach Derek Jensen with announcements on his 2019-20 roster members:

• 6’4” FR, DeShawn Butler, Wilcox High School
• 6’6” FR, Domenic Bush, Hurricane High School
• 6’5” FR, Travonn Myers, Milpitas High School
• 6’0” RS, Alan Gonzalez, William C. Overfelt High School
• 6’5” FR, Chris Burnette, Christopher High School
• 6’4” FR, George Carter III, Brookside Christian
• 6’4” RS, Matt Meyers, Hurricane High School
• 6’7” FR, Jimmy Bellew, Valley Christian High School
• 6’5” FR, Misaiah Dixon, Roosevelt High School
• 5’8” FR, Jason Mitchell Jr., Brookside Christian
• 6’3 FR, Tahjae Ordonio, Monterey High School
• 6’5” FR, Jason Gallo, St. Francis High School
• 6’2” FR, Daemar Potts, Edison High School
• 5’10” SO, Santiago Jimenez, Sobrato High School
• 6’1” SO, Kobe Ordonio, Monterey High School

“Marin IJ sports reporter Danny Schmidt says goodbye after more than four years”

Congrats to Schmidt on his excellent work.

“Under the knife: Exposing America’s youth basketball crisis” Baxter Holmes

Part One of this series is here.

Brice Fantazia: “Congrats to our guy and single game 3 point record holder Baljeezy for committing to D2 Stanislaus St. The first commit in all of Northern California for the 2020 class. Terrific coaching staff gets a terrific young man! McBasketball”

6-foot Modesto Christian 2020 guard Baljot Sahi is off the board.

Bryce Monroe: “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Wake Forest.”

Monroe is a 5-foot-10 2020 guard at Archbishop Riordan and with Team Lillard. He also holds offers from USF, Hampton, New Mexico State, Boston University, Sam Houston State and UC Santa Barbara.

Will Watkins: “Congratulations to Je’Lani Clark on an offer from Loyola Marymount University”

Clark is a 6-foot-2 2020 guard out of Archbiship Riordan.

Verbal Commits: “2019 IMG Academy (FL) F Elias King has received an offer from Youngstown State.”

Out of Jesuit High, the 6-foot-8 King also has a recent offer from Hartford.

“Frankie Ferrari signs with Spanish club Basquet Manresa” Ryan Gorcey

Jeremy Lin updates:

“Bay Area native Jeremy Lin says the ‘NBA has kind of given up on me'” Drew Costley

“Jeremy Lin Says He ‘Would Consider’ Playing Basketball In Asia
The free agent said his “greatest dream” is to ball alongside his brother Joseph.” Kimberley Yam

“Banana Slugs join ACAA conference for 2019-2020 season
Slugs soccer, basketball, cross country and women’s volleyball will have shot at a conference title for first time in 30 years” Matthew White

Good for UCSC Coach Ron DuBois and his players.

“Will Cherry to return to Olympiacos” Nicola Lupo

Out of McClymonds High and Montana, the 6-foot-1 guard played last season with the Santa Cruz Warriors.

“Basket Zaragoza reportedly interested in D.J. Seeley” Nicola Lupo

Out of Modesto Christian High, Seeley played at California and Cal State Fullerton.

UPDATE: Seeley has signed with Zaragoza.

Eniliano Carchia: “Davion Berry has agreed to terms with Enisey Krasnoyarsk, a source.

The former Hayward High, Cal State Monterey Bay and Weber State talent will be playing for a Russian team. He earned Big Sky Conference Most Valuable Player honors in the 2013-14 season.

“James Nunnally to join Shanghai Sharks?” Emiliano Carchia

San Jose State University lists a large walk-on in 6-foot-10, 240 Harminder Dhaliwal out of Orange County.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Balboa (CA) G Emmett Neal, Jr. has received an offer from Northern Colorado.”

Neal is a 6-foot-4 shooting guard.

Worcester Basketball: “San Francisco also offers 2020 Josh Ogundele!”

He’s 6-foot-10, 230 and also with a recent offer from St. Bonaventure plus 13 other official suitors.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Rancho Solano Prep (AZ) F/C Hunter Ruck has received an offer from UC Davis.”

He stands 6-foot-9.

A roundup of San Jose State University recruiting:

Verbal Commits: “2020 Cheyenne Mountain (CO) G Javonte Johnson has received an offer from San José State.”

New Mexico has also offered the 6-foot-6 wing alongside Montana, Northern Colorado and Denver.

“…Dom London getting D-I looks by making name for himself on JUCO level”

San Jose State University has offered London a Harcum College point.

6-foot-4 Daytona State College guard Jacob Tracey owns a San Jose State University offer.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Rock (FL) G Alec Oglesby has received an offer from San José State.”

Oglesby is a 6-foot-4 2020 shooting guard in possession of five others offers.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Golden State Prep (CA) G Chance McMillian has received an offer from Saint Mary’s.”

Montana and Washington State offered earlier.

Why wasn’t McMillian similarly offered directly out of high school since that was just a few months ago?

“Former Marin stars Jesse Hunt, Kyle Roach sign pro basketball deals” Danny Schmidt

“MC guard Devin Day suffers serious knee injury in summer event” Julian A. Lopez

“Isaiah Pineiro, Kings agree to partially guaranteed deal” Michael Scotto

Pepperdine introduces Skylar Chavez.

Derrick Jones: “1AND DONE!! Want to congratulate last years team captain The_RealMoni (fr) on receiving and offer from Coach_K_Will and University of St. Katherine.

Jamoni Barber is 6-foot-1 and out of Castro Valley High and Merritt College.

5-foot-9 Cornerstone Christian High/Team Rampage guard James Ebert has chosen Los Medanos College.

6-foot-5 Fairfield High/Team Rampage wing  Shakir Howard is heading to Napa Valley College.

6-foot-3 Brian Green will next be at Napa Valley College. He’s out of southern California.

Elias King: “Excited to receive an offer from University of Hartford!”

Verbal Commits: “2020 Golden State Prep (CA) G Daniel Foster has received an offer from Portland.”

He’s 6-foot-6, 170 and a 2020 prospect out of Australia with others offers from Hartford and Missouri-Kansas City.

“Henry Caruso signs with New Heroes Den Bosch” Nicola Lupo

Caruso is out of Serra High, Princeton and Santa Clara.

Marc J. Spears: “The Lakers are hiring Phil Handy as an assistant coach, a source said. The former Raptors assistant will be at the front of the bench with the Lakers. He also coached in five straight NBA Finals winning two titles.”

“Golden Adds Mamadou N’Diaye To Round Out Coaching Staff” USF athletics

“ALCORN RELOADS WITH SEVEN NEWCOMERS FOR 2019-20” Alcorn State athletics

“… (Isaiah) Attles is a 6-2 guard out of Richmond, California. He transfers from Contra Costa College where he averaged 17.3 points per game last season. He finished the year inside the top-50 of the NJCAA in points per game, total points (466) and field goals (161), top-25 in free throw percentage (83.0) and top-15 in three-point percentage (45.9). Attles had nine games of 20 or more points with a career-high 29 versus Folsom Lake, going 8-0f-10 from downtown…”

Attles is out of Kennedy High (Richmond). Here’s a 2018 feature.

“Skyline tournament is summer’s last hurrah” Nathan Mollat

Lakeshow Hoops: “CONGRATS to Sheldon 2021 Yaru Harvey on EWU OFFER ✅ 4.0 GPA & WINNER”

Lakeshow Hoops: “HUGE congrats to @DeLaHoops 2022 @DarganJeremiah on his 1️⃣ OFFER”

It’s from Montana.

Lakeshow Hoops: “Dublin 2020 Anthony Roy HUGE weekend picks up East Bay offer’

New SJSU offers:

Coach Wood: “Congratulations to Team Inland and Sebastian Mendoza for showing out in Augusta, GA this weekend 👏🏻 Pleased to announce that Sebastian earned a scholarship offer from SanJoseStateMBB”

He’s a 6-foot-4 2020 guard also with offers from UC Riverside, Cal Poly and Tulane.

Osayi: “Blessed to receive an offer from San Jose State”

That’s Osayi Osifo, a 6-foot-8, 210 2020 forward out of Eastern Florida State College. He averaged 4.4 points on 52% shooting plus 3.9 rebounds as a freshman.

Verbal Commits: “2020 USC Salkehatchie (SC) G Vincent Cole has received an offer from San José State”

Cole is a 6-foot-6 junior college shooting guard and out of Charleston, South Carolina. Buffalo and Akron have also offered.

Connor Kochera: “Extremely thankful and excited to receive a D1 scholarship offer from UC Davis! Thank you to Coach Les, Coach Vogt and the entire coaching staff!”

He’s a 6-foot-4 2020 guard with a total of 15 offers.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Oak Park (CA) G Clark Slajchert has received an offer from UC Davis.

He’s 6-foot-1 and averaged over 30 points per game last season in Southern California.

Andrew Slater: “Cal has now offered Jamal Mashburn, JR. of BrewsterHoops & PSACardinals  Jamal had an exceptional Peach Jam for the Cardinals.

Mashburn is a 6-foot-2 2020 guard.

Nor Cal talents on the Sacramento State 2019-20 roster:

• Rick Barros III, Capital Christian
• Jamion Wright, Mission High
• William FitzPatrick, Vista Del Lago High/Folsom Lake College
• Raazhel Watkins, College Park High/Los Medanos College
• Osi Nwachukwu, San Leandro High
• Joshua Patton, Sierra High
• Christian Terrell, Sacramento High
• Spencer Monteiro, Lodi High/San Joaquin Delta College

Verbal Commits DII: “Former Cal State San Bernardino G Elijah Hill is transferring to Academy of Art.”

He’s a 6-foot-4 junior guard.

In Kevin Sweeney’s “Mid-Major Positional Rankings: Point Guard” rankings:

“#2. JORDAN FORD (SAINT MARY’S)
Vitals: Senior, 6-1, 175 pounds
Stats: 21.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, .489/.412/.800
Like Riller, Ford moved into a primary initiator role last season after the graduation of a star point guard and handled the new responsibilities with flying colors. There are certainly some comparisons to be made between Ford and Steph Curry, as Ford has developed a diverse game off the bounce with an array of runners and floaters that make him more than just a capable threat from the outside. Randy Bennett’s offense puts him in plenty of ball screens with good spacing, further accentuating his dynamic offensive skillset.”

“St. Ignatius boys basketball bonds over trip to Taiwan
On the night courts of Taipei, the young St. Ignatius Wildcats came together” Ryan Gorcey

“Six Dons Named to NABC Honors Court for 2018-19” USF athletics

Tony Adragna: “2018-19 NBA MVP candidates & their schools:

• Giannis – Greece
• Harden – Arizona St.
• Jokic – Serbia
• Kawhi – San Diego St.
• Embiid- Kansas
• Lillard – Weber St.
• Steph – Davidson
• Paul George – Fresno St.

1 blue blood school (Embiid) our of 9 players. HS guys, find the right fit for YOU.”

“‘Lunch is for cowards’: Inside the grind of a day recruiting at the Peach Jam alongside a mid-major coach”
To understand how recruiting is for most, you have to experience the crush up close when every day is a struggle” Matt Norlander

The psychological dynamics at play here from all sides finally get the deserved exposure. One of the best recruiting reads ever.

Due to the scarcity of material, these Nor Cal Basketball posts are moving to a once-a-week publishing schedule until October/November.

Verbal Commits: “San Francisco F Dylan Belquist (FR) is leaving the program.”

Out of Los Gatos High, the 6-foot-7 Belquist redshirted this past season as a freshman.

Ryan Silver: “2020 Peyton Mullarkey/Branson / LakeshowAAU picks up offer from Macalaster tonight at West Coast Elite High Academic Superbowl.”

Malacaster is a D3 school located in Minnesota. Mullarkey is a 5-foot-9 guard.

“NCAA’s latest salvo might have exposed the worst hire in college basketball” Pat Forde

Kudos to Forde for the mention of Baghdad Bob.

“‘These kids are ticking time bombs’: The threat of youth basketball” Baxter Holmes

All about overuse and lack of diversity in training.

Out of Colorado, 6-foot-4 2020 combo guard Nique Clifford has been offered by San Jose State University.

“…Clifford, also regarded as one of the top prospects in the state, lists offers from Colorado State, Air Force, Northern Colorado, Wyoming, Denver, San Jose State and Metro State…”

Gladiator Basketball: “Game 2 Mullen JC Invitational at 8:15pm performance Kyle Brown 20pts 5rebs Jabari Sweet 16pts 5rebs Gladiator Basketball!”

An Orlando (Palma High) Johnson update.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Golden State Prep (CA) G Chance McMillian has received an offer from Washington State.”

Montana offered last week.

Elias King: “I have decommitted from UMass Lowell and I’m re-opening my recruitment.”

King is 6-foot-8 and out of Jesuit High. He played at IMG in Florida this season.

Jonathan Ned: “Just received my first Division 1 offer from UCSB”

Akron has now also offered. Out of Heritage High in Brentwood, the 6-foot-8 Ned averaged 8.6 points and 4.7 boards this season as a freshman at Eastern Florida State College

“Delon Wright Wouldn’t Be His Best Self Without Older Brother Dorell
They went from South Central LA to the NBA, but have never forgotten where they came from. Influenced by Dorell, the Raptors’ Delon has followed his brother’s footsteps.” Minnia Feng

Delon played at City College San Francisco from 2011-2013.

“(Zach) Payne comes full circle with move to Montana” Griz athletics

“Kyree Walker could be latest American high school hooper to head overseas” Adam Zagoria

Verbal Commits: “2020 St. Patrick-St. Vincent (CA) F D.J. Jackson has received an offer from Montana”

Jackson is 6-foot-10, 235 with other offers from USF, California and Arizona.

Middlesex Magic: “Congratulations to Magic and Brooks big man Sam Thomson who received a scholarship offer from the University of San Francisco!”

A 2020 prospect, Thomson stands 6-foot-8 and owns around 20 other offers, primarily from East Coast schools.

“Marvin McBroom Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Sisseton Wahpeton College”

McBroom is 5-foot-9 and out of Vallejo High and Team Rampage. Sisseton Wahpeton College is located in South Dakota.

“Jayden Madise Announces Commitment to Play Basketball at Monterey Peninsula College“

Madise is a 6-foot-2 backcourter out of Palmdale.

Skyline College Basketball: “Congratulations to Jake Salinero on his commitment to Sonoma State University. Jake has worked tirelessly to earn this opportunity. He is the ultimate teammate and his presence in our program will be missed. Happy to see another LOCAL player achieving”

The 6-foot-1 Salinero prepped at Half Moon Bay High and averaged 5.9 points, 4.1 boards and 2.6 assists this past season in San Bruno.

Verbal Commits: “Former Arkansas State F Shaquillo Fritz is transferring to Pacific.”

Fritz is a 6-foot-8 Arkansas State grad transfer who can play right away and is noted for his shotblocking prowess.

6-foot-11 Marcus Hopkins has transferred from Palm Beach State to Daytona State, both in Florida. Hopkins earlier played at Castro Valley High.

This article on projected 2019-20 starters plus Sixth Men in the Mountain West Conference has very few northern California talents listed:

• Santa Clara transfer K.J. Feagin, now at San Diego State
• Long Beach State transfer Noah (Woodcreek High) Blackwell, now at Fresno State
• Utah transfer Chris (Central High) Seeley, now at Fresno State

San Diego State used to be loaded with Nor Cal players, especially out of Sacramento.

San Jose State University has but one northern California-based student-athlete in Zach Chappell.

2018-19 CCAA Winter All-Academic Team
(student-athletes with Nor Cal connections)

Cal State East Bay

Patrick (De La Salle High) Marr (men’s basketball) Sr. Sociology and Criminal Justice
Evan (Santa Clara U.) Wardlow (men’s basketball) Gr. Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism
Trent Warren (men’s basketball) Jr. Construction Management

Cal State Monterey Bay

Charles (Granite Bay High) Tooley (men’s basketball) Jr. Business Administration

Chico State

Kevin (St. Mary’s High) Warren (men’s basketball) Jr. Communication Studies

Humboldt State

Jamarlin (Mendocino JC) Jackson (men’s basketball) Sr. Business Administration
Victor (Diablo Valley College) Mijas (men’s basketball) Jr. Business Administration

San Francisco State

Kenneth (Ponderosa High/Lassen College) Macklin (men’s basketball) Jr. History/Education
Chiefy (Archbishop Riordan) Ugbaja (men’s basketball) Sr. Criminal Justice
Jiday (Archbishop Riordan/Sacramento State) Ugbaja (men’s basketball) Gr. Africana Studies
Jase (Wilcos High) Wickliffe (men’s basketball) Jr. Economics/Africana Studies

Sonoma State

Kenneth (Ponderosa High/Sierra College) Olsem (men’s basketball) Jr. History

Stanislaus State

Rolaun (Riverbank High) Dunham (men’s basketball) Sr. Kinesiology

UC San Diego

Tyrell (Woodcreek High) Roberts (men’s basketball) So. Communication

Gerry Freitas: “Nor Cal Summer Preview Sunday July 7 at Chabot College in Hayward. Warmup/preparation for the upcoming live period (July 11-14). $250 per team. Everyone plays 2 games. Info: gerryfreitas@hotmail.com. Register: Hoop Review

Chance McMillian: “Beyond blessed to receive an offer from the University of Montana!”

McMillian is a 6-foot-2 2020 guard out of St. Patrick/St. Vincent who is playing at Golden State Prep this coming season.

Ethan Kassel: “Checked out some summer ball last night at CCSF. Was impressed by RiordanSports transfer Mor Seck, originally from Senegal. The 7-foot sophomore moved from Florida this year.”

Per FieldLevel, James Logan High’s Daniel Coombs will next play at College of Alameda. He’s 6-foot-3, 205

“Bone marrow donor sought in effort that could save San Rafael child’s life” Kate Fitzsimmons

“The Mystery of College Basketball Dreams in Vallejo” Team Rampage Media

“Andre Iguodala’s new book a fascinating and engrossing read” Greg Hansen

“Wendell McKines signs with Hoops Club” Nicola Lupo

“Maccabi Tel Aviv officially keeps Angelo Caloiaro one more season” Emiliano Carchia

“Norcal Natives Playing in NBA Summer League” Simply Basketball

“After 20 years, it’s curtains for PAL Tournament” Ethan Kassel

Kenny Wooten will be playing for the New York Knicks Summer League squad.

Gavilan College MBB: “Congratulations to Ibn Zaid on winning the 2018-2019 Gavilan College Male Student-Athlete of the Year award presented by Togo’s Eatery on 1st Street in Gilroy.”

Zaid is a 6-foot-1 guard who will be a junior at Eastern New Mexico next season.

“USF Dons basketball lands top point guard transfer Milstead
Moreau Catholic star point guard Damari Milstead transfers from Grand Canyon University to USF” Ryan Gorcey

“Prolific Prep co-director Philippe Doherty part of impressive family coaching tree” Cyril Penn

Alisal Athletics: “Congratulations  to Sebastian Reynoso for signing with the College of Southern Idaho to play basketball. Good luck Sebas! Go Trojans”

Reynoso stands 6-foot-8 and averaged 17.4, 13.0 and 2.8 blocks as an Alisal High senior.

Bay City Basketball: “Congrats to Brenden Patrick for committing to Lewis and Clark in Portland Oregon to continue his basketball and academic journey. Brendrn is a Swiss Army knife do it all guard that is a flat out winner! BP player with Bay City for one season and was a big part of the talented 2019 team last summer. BP also attended Bishop O’Dowd high school and is a high academic student!”

Patrick is a 6-foot point.

Justice De Corsi:”Officially committed”

He’s 6-foot-7 and out of Moorpark College with a 3.7 grade point average. De Corsi averaged 10.7 points plus 4.6 boards while shooting 51% overall.

6-foot-5 Tommy (Half Moon Bay High/Fresno City College) Nuno has finished his initial season at Colorado Mesa University. The junior averaged 11.9 points plus 4.9 rebounds while shooting 54%, 28% and 66% respectively. His 47 steals and 15 blocks ed CMU and he was second in assists with 112.

“2020 big man Coleman Hawkins visits Marquette, updates recruitment” Adam Zagoria

“Eastside Prep has boys, girls basketball coaches in place” Glenn Reeves

Chris Bischof is returning to the sidelines once more.

Ethan Kassel: “Corey Maloney has been hired as the new boys basketball coach at Kennedy (Fremont). A 2013 Newark Memorial graduate, he was an assistant last year with the Titans”

“The Rise of Asian American Basketball” Pranav Iyer

In-depth work here!

“NDNU Men’s Basketball Announces Assistant Coaches” Notre Dame de Namur athletics

“Terrell Brown pleads to felony assault charge, will be allowed to play” Jason Groves

“A Scout’s Honor” Dave McKenna

Pete Philo is a predatory rapist. Period.

CCSF Men’s Basketball: “Congrats to state champ Mike Wright on signing with @coachdfrench and @CalStateLAMBB.”

Cal State Los Angeles is getting a solid talent who will help in a number of areas. Out of McClymonds High and at 6-foot-6, he averaged 8.3 points plus 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 47%, 40% and 62% respectively for CCSF in 2017-18. Wright was named as a Coast Conference-North First Team honoree.

Dinos Trigonis: “Sacramento CA native 6-8 2019 Elias King (IMG/FL) has committed to America East member UMass-Lowell. Great pick up Pat Duquette’s program. Stretch PF with active body in the paint”

“Derek Jensen has been named as the new head coach of the Gavilan College men’s basketball team. The announcement came from Dean of Kinesiology & Athletics, Ron Hannon… Go here for the remainder of the article.

That Man Coach Taylor: “Congrats West LA College 6’3 210 G Dwight Murray @KingMurray_ He Has Sign With Cal State Monterey Bay You’re Getting A Great Player & A Hard Worker.

“Justin Chambers Signs with HNU Men’s Basketball” Holy Names athletics

“Aidan (Tokay High) Green to join HNU Men’s Basketball” Holy Names athletics

“Frankie Ferrari signs up for summer league with Utah Jazz” Ryan Gorcey

” How former Palma great Orlando Johnson gives back to his community through mentorship” Ayrton Ostly

Folsom Lake College Coach Bill Benford lands two:

Dougie Christie: “Man…. I am so excited for this day to finally be here! Ever since I was young, one of my dreams was always to play collegiate basketball and I am blessed to be able to be getting that…”

The 6-foot-1 Christie played at Granite Bay High.

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

Solich stands 5-foot-11.

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 tallied 15.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 45%, 42% and 88% respectively this past season.

CaliRebels: “Another one down!! Congrats to 2019 Divine Nwoko (Roosevelt) on his commitment to Cal Maritime!”

Nwoko measures 6-foot-4.

Rob Hoyt: “Congrats to Trey Porter for committing to Cal Maritime University! Trey Porter is a success story and will continue to be a great success as he continues his journey!”

Porter stands 6-foot-6.

Trey Chapman: “I am extremely excited to announce that I am committed to Hawaii Pacific University. Go Sharks!!”

Chapman is 6-foot-8 and out of Healdsburg High.

Jason Damjanovic: “Congratulations to Sophomore Ajay Singh (Cupertino High School: 2016) on his signing to Notre Dame de Namur University. Ajay ranked #2 in the State of California in both total points (705) and PPG (24.3) in the 2018-19 season.”

Damany Hendrix: “I am truly humbled, honored, and excited to announce that I am joining Coach Stackhouse’s staff at Vanderbilt University. It is a tremendous honor to work at such a prestigious academic institution.” link

Hendrix is originally out of the Bay Area.

Siskiyous College Coach Kyle Heath adds two newcomers:

Siskiyous Basketball: “Excited to add Jett Snure (Mt. Shasta, CA) to our program. Jett was a key member of the D5 Northern California Champions and California State Runners up at Mt Shasta High! Welcome to the Eagle family Jett!”

Siskiyous Basketball: “Excited that Kody Bauman (Mt. Shasta,CA) is joining our program! Kody was 1st Team All Conference in the SCL and led his team to a Northern California D5 Championship and California State Championship runner up! Welcome to the Eagle family Kody!”

Snure stands 6-foot-7 and Bauman 6-foot-6.

Merritt College news:

Derrick Jones: “Congrats to Merritt 6’9” RS frosh Luke Spiller on being invited to Jerry Mullen’s premier camp in Fort Worth, TX July 12-14″

Spiller is out of California High.

Derrick Jones: “Congrats to frosh guard Jared Bailey for being invited to the Juco All American Showcase this July in Atlanta. Jared is transferring to Merritt from SJCC and will be playing in the 2019-2020 season.”

Bailey is out of James Logan High.

Derrick Jones: “Congrats to Merritt frosh guard Solomon Bland for being invited to the All American Juco Showcase this July in Atlanta”

Bland is out of Antioch High.

“Placer grad Pineiro performs at pre-draft workouts” Nick Pecoraro

“Udenyi Returns to Waves as Graduate Manager” Pepperdine athletics

Looking at the transfers of Logan Johnson and Damari  Milstead

College players transfer. The reasons for doing so are multiple: homesickness, grades, lack of playing opportunity, evolving family situations, etc.

Keeping the above in mind, Logan (St. Francis High) Johnson has completed his transfer from Cincinnati to St. Mary’s.

The 6-foot-3 freshman didn’t play much with the Bearcats (7.0 minutes a night) but enjoyed standout moments as a defender, something not often associated with newcomers to the college ranks. After redshirting the upcoming 2019-20 season, he’ll be a backcourt defender the likes the Gaels haven’t enjoyed for some time. Personal gripe: any player should be immediately eligible as a transfer if the coach who signed them leaves for any reason.

But is Johnson a point or a two, some sort of hybrid or simply a guard who is best as a defender at the moment? For the record, he shot a solid 47% overall, 25% on 12 three-point attempts and 70% on 20 free throws. His outside shooting needs improvement and now he’ll have a year to upgrade his mechanics and consistency. He also posted 21 assists versus 18 turnovers.

Interesting question: would he have remained at Cincy if his signing coach, Mick Cronin, had not departed for the UCLA job? Only Johnson and those close to him know the answer.

As for following Cronin to Westwood, Johnson possesses the physical skills and aggressive mindset to play for the Bruins but likely as a limited role player until he increases his plus skills to beyond defending. Cronin needs a few four and five year talents for balance and roster continuity but Johnson would again likely play minimal minutes as a redshirt sophomore. Cronin, now located in the worldwide headquarters of instant gratification, wasn’t in a position to wait and see if Johnson’s skills set expanded. The likely result of Johnson’s signing on (which doesn’t ever appear to be a consideration): an explosion of negativity enveloping the Southland Twitter-verse and Cronin doesn’t need such a reaction especially this early-on in his Bruin tenure.

Cronin was hired by the Bruins in April and the Bearcat athletic administration hired a replacement (John Brannen from Northern Kentucky) that same month. Johnson entered the transfer portal in May, making it appear he and Brannen didn’t necessarily click or share similar visions. Cincinnati moved forward and began signing point guard prospects once Johnson made his initial departure announcement.

But again, keep in mind there are many reasons to make an address change.

and

In a move much more unusual, Damari (Moreau Catholic) Milstead recently announced his departure from Grand Canyon University (GCU).

The 6-foot-2 Milstead is coming off a very solid sophomore season as the starting point at Grand Canyon University. After coming off bench opening the season, he entered the starting rotation on December 9 and remained in the first five thereafter. Milstead averaged 10.3 points per game (40%, 34% and 75% shooting accuracy) while leading the team in assists at 3.6 and steals at 1.4 (47). He ranked fourth in the Western Athletic Conference with a 3.6-to-1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio (overall 122/65).

So why the announcement and its unusual timing (June 10) after an extremely solid season?

Like with Johnson, only close Milstead intimates plus the GCU coaching staff know the answer.

As for the playing time angle, the Antelopes currently possess three candidates for point guards duties in 2019-10 but none appear likely to immediately replicate Milstead’s distribution production. Coach Dan Majerle signed a heralded 5-foot-10 freshman prep newcomer who likely will need some period of seasoning and has a D1 transfer becoming eligible in December plus a D1 transfer ready to play when the season begins. But the latter two are more scorers and secondarily passers.

Curiously, Milstead’s choice upon graduating from Moreau Catholic was between Saint Mary’s and GCU. However, the Gaels currently lack an open scholarship. USF is in need of a proven point and has multiple openings.

Devin Aye: “My dream has become a reality!!! I am blessed to announce I have accepted the Head Men’s Basketball Coaching position at San Jose City College! As a former Jag it feels great to be coming home….” link

“Tim Marrion Returns To SJSU Men’s Basketball As Assistant Coach” San Jose State University athletics

“NAU Basketball Tabs Tyler Ojanen Assistant Coach” Northern Arizona University athletics

Ojanen has assisted at St. Mary’s, San Jose State University and Cal State East Bay.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Weston Ranch (CA) G Gavin Wilburn has received an offer from Pacific.”

Wilburn stands 6-foot-3 and averaged 11.6 points, 7.7 boards and 3.4 assists as a junior. Here is a 2017 feature.

“Team Rampage’s 17u Elite’s Newest Additions”

“Meet the Staff: Rodney Cook”

Added to the Team Rampage coaching contingent.

Skyline Basketball: “Congratulations to Jake Salinero (@HMBHS), recipient of the Garlington Scholarship. It is awarded to the top student-athlete at Skyline. Jake graduated Magna Cum Laude this spring with a 3.96 gpa.”

Interesting names on some of the teams of the San Francisco Pro-Am:

Michael Wright (CCSF) is with the Bay Raiders — has he signed with a four-year school? It was Prairie View originally.

Kenny (St. Ignatius/Cañada College/TAMI) Hatch is a Dream Team member — here’s a 2017 Hatch feature.

Walter (Lick-Wilmerding) Lum is listed as attending Skyline College.

Matt (Archbishop Mitty/Foothill College) McAndrews is playing with the South Bay Spartans.

Bay City owns the All Academic team award with Micah (Lick-Wilmerding/Pomona-Pitzer) Elan, Daniel (Los Altos High/Pomona-Pitzer) Rosenbaum, Andre (Urban School/Oberlin College) Campbell and the aforementioned Jake (Skyline College) Salinero.

Hoop Dirt: “I have heard that Devin Aye will be named as the new head basketball coach at San Jose City  College. He was most recently the head coach and AD at Copper Mountain College, and has also been the head coach at both Cosumnes River CC and Lassen CC.”

Gladiator Basketball: “Gladiator Basketball is excited about the commitment of 6”7 215 Jordan Givens out of Alameda Hs. Jordan brings size, skill, athleticism and upside to Gladiator program!”

Another newcomer to Chabot College hoops.

Gladiator Basketball: “Rising Gladiator Sophs Ryan Parilla 6”0 G James Logan Hs/ San Jose State, Akili Daniels 6”2 G (Sacramento Hs), Kyle Brown 6”5 SG (Dublin Hs), Jordan Cineus 6”6 F (Legacy Hs), Jabari Sweet 6”7 F (Sacramento Hs) have invites to the Mullen Elite 80 Camp in Fort Worth TX July 12-14″

NBBA: “We are proud to announce that Emmanuel Adeoye (2019 C, Salesian) has signed a scholarship with National JUCO, Angelina College (TX)! Manny has worked his butt off these past four years and totally deserves this opportunity. We look forward to seeing you play at the next level!”

Adeoye stands 6-foot-9 and is out of Salesian Prep.

Elias King: “Excited to receive an offer from UMass Lowell!”

Out of Jesuit High, the 6-foot-8 King recently visited Elon and also holds offers from Northeastern and Santa Barbara but these may or may not still be in effect since they occurred back in February and April respectively.

Cameron Salerno: “2020 F @colehawk23 from @ProlificPrep is on his first official visit to Rutgers this weekend. (Coleman) Hawkins played at Antelope HS before enrolling at PP last year. He holds offers from many schools including Nevada, Wake Forest, Arizona, USC, WSU & more.”

Grant High’s David Jones is headed to Woodstock Academy in Connecticut.

Packie Turner: “Congrats @NigelBurris3 on receiving his first offer from @Mustangcoach14 of Cal Poly. Nigel is very skilled w/great size and the ability to score at all three levels. He comes and works each week w/a focus & determination to learn and get better.”

Burris is a 6-foot-6 2020 prospect out of Stuart Hall High. John Smith is the new head coach at Cal Poly.

“Branson student killed in Corte Madera car wreck” Danny Schmidt

The Undefeated: “Raptors assistant coach Phil Handy has developed a reputation as one of the best skill development coaches in the NBA.

Before winning a championship with Toronto, Handy took The Undefeated’s @MarcJSpearsESPN down memory lane in his hometown of Oakland.”

Hit this link to see the video homage to Oaktown.

Handy and NBA championships go together.

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

“Coaches and Scouts,

We (the Bay City Warriors) are a San Francisco based program with a 14 year history of sending players the to the D1, D2, D3, NAIA and Juco levels. We will be entering two teams, Bay City Warriors 17s Showcase and Bay City Warriors 17s Blue in the following tournaments in July:

• 7/7 – NorCal Summer Preview at Chabot College in Hayward, CA
• 7/11-14 (NCAA sanctioned) – WCE Summer Classic at American Sports Center in Anaheim, CA. We will be at this event all four days and play 2 games each day
• 7/25-28 – Las Vegas Big Time Tournament

We have a roster of great players who are all good students including several who are interested in High Academic colleges. All of the players are 2020 prospects. Three of the players are joining us for the summer including two from Prep Schools out east and a 2019 (Wrenn Robinson) who is going to do a PG year and is now a 2020. I have written a little summary on each player below but please feel free to contact me to discuss them in more detail. I have also attached a roster with phone numbers.

Randy Bessolo
Bay City Warriors
415 418 4568

Returning Players:

• Jai Deshpande #0, 6’5″ wing from Sacred Heart Prep – Very long and athletic, great shooter from 3 range who can great his own shot and slash to the hoop often finishing with dunks. Great student who is pursuing high academic colleges.
• Ethan Jetter # 33, 6’5″ wing from California HS – Big strong Australian who is very versatile. Can play inside or out. Good shooter, passer and rebounder. Team player.
• A.J. Gilbert #22, 5’11” point guard from Albany HS – Super skilled and smart point guard. Coach’s dream. Very good shooter but can really run a team.
• Leo Tilson #25, 6’5″ wing from St. Mary’s – Strong wing who is a great 3-point shooter. Very versatile lefty who can also score inside and rebound. Surprisingly good athleticism. Great student who is pursuing high academic colleges.
• Oscar Cheng #24, 6’8″ post from Sacred Heart Cathedral but will be moving to Hawaii for Senior season – Big and active post. Very good defender and scorer close to basket. Smart and good leadership skills.
• Kori McCoy #6, 5’11” point guard from Sacred Heart Cathedral – super fast and quick point guard. Great penetrator, passer, scorer and defender.
• Antonio Abeyta #23, 5’11” point guard from Serra – super quick and skilled playmaker. Great defender! Can really handle, shoot and distribute.
• Dominic Wilson #11, 6’4″ forward from Riordan – Strong and versatile. Tremendous motor. Great hustle player who really rebounds and makes winning plays
• Jonas Willet #15 (Blue), 6’2″ guard from El Cerrito HS – 3-point shooter with good skills
• Junior Cotton (Blue), 6′ guard from Hillsdale HS – super quick guard who can really score and defend
• Everette Banks #21, 6’1″ guard from St. Mary’s – Very fundamentally skilled and versatile guard. Very good 3-point shooter. Very athletic and strong player often finishing with dunks. High academic student. (Everette will not be with us in July since he will be traveling overseas)

New Additions:

• Marlon Short #35, 6’5″ wing from Canterbury Prep School – super long and athletic. Great motor. Playmaker on both offense and defense. Receiving D1 and D2 interest
• Wrenn Robinson #44, 6’2″ point guard from St. Ignatius (2019) who will be doing a post grad year at an east coast prep school – Big strong guard who is very skilled and is great 3-point shooter. Can creates own shot. Has received D1, D2 and D3 interest. Is interested in high academic colleges.
• Charlie Raisin #32 (Blue), 6’6″ forward from New Hampton prep school – Big body who can play inside or out. Likes to face up on perimeter and great 3 point shooter. Pursuing high academic colleges.”

Golden State Prep Bball: “Please welcome vikr_7 to the GSP family. Viktor (Rajkovic) is an absolute stud of a player. MM+ prospect. Not too many compete at his level.

“Branson’s Viktor Rajkovic chooses Golden State Prep” Danny Schmidt

Eric Mireri, a 6-foot-4 guard out of College of Marin, signed with Idaho in May (the Vandals also just made a coaching change).

Verbal Commits: “2019 Prolific Prep (CA) G Zach Harvey has signed with Cincinnati.”

More from Eric Bossi.

NBBA: “Good luck to former NBBAshowcase player, Petaluma HS and College of Marin standout Joey Potts (joeykanepotts) as he heads off to Oregon State to continue his basketball career at the D1 level!! Best of luck Joey. Keep working!!!”

The 6-foot-10, 200 Potts signed with Oregon Tech in 2017. Here’s a 2018 feature on him.

He averaged 12.0 points, 7.1 boards and 2.8 blocks per game this season as a sophomore at COM.

John Murphy: “Rich Forslund said he is not returning to assist at Riordan in 2019-2020, but is looking. He had successful head coaching runs at Lowell, Burlingame, Riordan and Half Moon Bay, especially the latter two, winning 194 games and state title at Riordan and 163 games at HMB.”

Lassen Coach Will Freedman:

Cal Poly Pomona MBB: “BJ Standley will also be joining cppmbb next season!”

Standley was at St. Martin’s in Washington. SM’s head coach Alex Pribble left to become associate head coach of Seattle in May.

“DJ Broome Joins Men’s Basketball as Assistant Coach” Academy of Art athletics

6-foot-2 2021 Archbishop Mitty guard Mike Mitchell is suddenly a wanted young man with USC,  San Diego State and UC Davis offering this week. UC Santa Barbara extended two months ago.

The way to deconstruction, not reconstruction.

Chris Murray: “Random: SJSU basketball’s leading scorer in each of the last five years has either transferred the following season (four times) or been dismissed from the team (once). Top two scorers from last year transferred. Top three from season prior transferred.”

“Marbury to Coach in China”

In the article: “In 2015, he was the first foreign player to receive a green card in China.” Wouldn’t that be a red card?

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