Neal Begovich: “I am proud to announce my commitment to STANFORD UNIVERSITY”

Begovich is a 6-foot-9 2019 prospect attending St. Ignatius. Verbal Commits has him listed as a walk-on.

“BROOKLYN NETS SIGN DREW GORDON“

More: “…After signing an Exhibit 10 contract, Gordon could eventually earn a two-way deal with the Nets (allowing him to split time between Brooklyn and the team’s G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets)…”

“PHILADELPHIA 76ERS SIGN CORY JEFFERSON AND DARIN JOHNSON“

“…Johnson, a 6-foot-7 guard, was chosen by the Blue Coats with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2017 NBA G League Draft and last season appeared in 44 games (eight starts) with Delaware last season. In 17.2 minutes per contest, he held averages of 6.5 points and 1.9 rebounds.

Beginning his collegiate career at Washington, Johnson eventually transferred to California State University, Northridge. As a redshirt junior in 2016-17, he averaged 13.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game…”

“Simon Enciso. He was Rain Or Shine’s second round pick in the 2015 PBA draft, 17th overall as Glenn Khobuntin, Josan Nimes, Almond Vosotros and Brad Guinto were chosen ahead. Enciso, 27, was born in San Francisco and played at Notre Dame de Namur, a private Catholic university in the Bay Area. He earned a kinesiology degree at Notre Dame where former PBA player Nic Belasco also went to school.

The 5-11 Enciso was traded by Rain Or Shine to NLEX outright and in his first two seasons, suited up for three squads, shifting from the Road Warriors to Phoenix to Alaska. As a rookie, he averaged 7.3 points and 24.6 minutes in 37 games, 13 with Phoenix. Enciso never got a start at NLEX but had nine with the Fuel Masters. Last season, he played 13 games with Phoenix then was traded to the Aces for R. J. Jazul. Enciso wound up averaging 8.4 points and 27 minutes in 36 total games.

In the Philippine Cup this season, Enciso averaged 7.4 points and shot 34.5 percent from the three-point distance. In the Commissioner’s Cup, he also averaged 7.4 points but his marksmanship from beyond the arc fell to 25.4 percent. In the Governors Cup, Enciso is enjoying a breakout conference, averaging 16.3 points and 30.3 minutes with five starts in six games. He’s also hitting a lofty 49.1 percent from three-point range. Against TNT, he exploded for 30 points, including 9-of-12 triples. Against San Miguel Beer, Enciso fired 18 points and had seven dimes. Once destined to be a role player, Enciso has matured to become a major piece in coach Alex Compton’s system.”

Enciso also played at Skyline College and Terra Nova High.

“…The latest Iowa State player to go down is starting center Solomon Young, as the junior is out indefinitely with a groin strain. The 6-foot-8 Young has been a key cog on the interior for the Cyclones the past two seasons as he put up 7.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore last season…

Gladiator Basketball: “Excited to announce the commitment of Patrick Pancho 6”2 G/F from San Lorenzo HS. As a 2017-2018 senior Patrick averaged 15 points and 8 rebounds a game. Patrick was the 2016-2017 West Alameda County League player of the year.”

Another addition to Chabot College hoops.

“NBA Scouts Unfiltered on all 30 Teams”

Excellent information here.

Bellevue University in Nebraska is an NAIA program loaded with talent from northern California:

• Richard Reed, guard, American River College, Laguna Creek High
• Stephen Matthews, guard, Cal State Monterey Bay, Sacramento High
• Jaron Dickson, guard, Modesto JC, Central Valley High
• Tynan Velasquez, guard, Cabrillo College
• Jemeil King, guard, Modesto JC
• Matt Blaney, guard, Foothill College
• redshirt Josiah De La Cerda, forward, Clovis West High
• redshirt Amenofis Mitchell, forward, Cabrillo College
• redshirt Andrew Parker, Bullard High

Fresno City College Men’s Basketball welcomes you to our annual basketball clinic, hosted by men’s basketball head coach Ed Madec. This year’s clinic is scheduled for October 20, 2018. This year’s emphasis will be professional team building and “next level” player development. Spend an afternoon with a program that’s won a national record 17 consecutive conference titles (and counting).

Tentative Schedule:

• Event registration begins promptly at 11:30 AM
• On the Court Instruction:12-1:45 PM
• Weight Room: 1:45-2:30 PM
• Lunch w/ Q&A Session: 2:30-late afternoon

Price is $40/coach ($35/additional staff member $20/individual player) if check received by October 12th.

$45/coach after and $50/coach at the door.

Make checks payable to:

Fresno City College Men’s Basketball
c/o Ed Madec
1101 E University Ave
Fresno, CA 93741

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact:

Nicholas Podesta
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
(559) 443-8535
nicholas.podesta@fresnocitycollege.edu

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Verbal Commits: “2019 Prolific Prep (CA) F Kuany Kuany has received an offer from Nevada.”

Kuany is 6-foot-10, 200 and recently took an unofficial visit to Reno. Kansas State has also offered.

Sacramento State Men’s Basketball: “Meet this year’s team captains Marcus Graves & Joshua Patton. Graves is a 5th year senior, Patton a 4th year junior. Graves is back after redshirting last year (13.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 5.3 apg in 2016-17), Patton led the Big Sky in FG% (.611) and blocks (1.8 per game) a year ago.”

Patton is out of Sierra High in Manteca.

Skyline Basketball: “Always great when former players stop by for a visit- another benefit of recruiting all LOCAL guys. @dafeaki finished at SkylineMBB in ’15. Went on to play at @UPIKEAthletics on a full scholarship, appeared in 2 NAIA Nat. Tourney’s & earned his Bachelor’s Degree.”

That’s Daniel Afeaki of Capuchino High in San Bruno and Skyline College.

“Mikh McKinney Returns for Encore Season with Macau Black Bears”

McKinney played at Washington High in Fremont, Ohlone College and then Sacramento State where he earned Big Sky Conference Most Valuable Player honors.

Justin Vargas: “Mountain Pointe’s 6’9” senior big man Jalen Graham had committed to Head Coach Herb Sendek and Santa Clara!”

Here’s a Graham feature.

“Meet Hawks Coach Lloyd Pierce ’98” Sam Scott

Pierce is out of Yerba Buena High in San Jose and Santa Clara University.

Academy of Art University has a new player from the northern California community college ranks: 6-foot-5 guard Nemanja Kovacevic of Butte College.

7-foot-1 Andrew Whitsett, out of Hamilton High  (near Redding) and Butte College, is at Cal State Dominguez Hills.

“NDNU Men’s Basketball Adds Cheo White to Coaching Staff”

He played at Newark Memorial High and San Jose State University.

“Surako Follings, 5’11”, 170, Sophomore”

Follings is out of Fremont High (Oakland) and is beginning his second season at Antelope Valley College.

Gavilan College MBB: “GavilanMBB is excited to welcome 6’5” FR F Jason Gallo to the family. Jason was a 4-year varsity player at Saint Francis HS (Watsonville) where he averaged 19.8 PPG and 12.0 RPG his senior year. Gallo amassed an incredible 92 wins in his HS career. Go Rams!”

Gavilan College MBB: “Great addition for the GavilanMBB program. 6’0” incoming FR Patrick Fisher is a FLUID PG that plays on both ends of the floor and is a proven winner. Patrick was named 3rd team all-state while averaging 18.3 PPG, 6.2 APG, and 2.9 SPG. Welcome to the family!”

Fisher is out of Illinois.

Gavilan College MBB: “Gavilan MBB is excited to have 6’5” SO transfer F Deion Ellis join the program. Deion was a prior final four participant at the JUCO level and averaged 21.5 PPG, 11.0 RPG, and 4.8 APG his senior year of HS. A true leader on and off the floor with high IQ!”

Ellis is out of McClymonds High and played earlier at Merritt College.

Verbal Commits: “2019 Brewster Academy (NH) G Joel Brown has received an offer from California.”

Bear Insider link

Coleman Hawkins: “Blessed to say I have received an offer from San Diego State University.”

Rutgers, USC, Arizona, Detroit and Illinois have also extended offers.

Isael ‘Isa’ Silva: “Blessed to receive an offer from University Of California Davis!”

Silva is a 6-foot-2 2021 point out of Jesuit High.

Verbal Commits: “2020 Santa Monica (CA) G Quincy McGriff has received an offer from San Francisco.

McGriff is a 6-foot-5 shooting guard already holding offers from Montana, UTSA, Cal State Fullerton, Long Beach State and UC Riverside.

Las Vegas Knicks: “#SanJoseState has just offered 6’6 SG Nick Blake C/O 2020 of Middlebrooks Prep Academy in LA.”

“Golden Gators Bolstered by Five Transfers for 2018-19” San Francisco State athletics

Three are from northern California.

The Fall 2018-19 Fresno City College coaching staff and roster:

Head Coach: Ed Madec
Assistant Coaches: Nicholas Podesta, Tyler Morgan and Jeff Young

• Ronald Agebsar G/F 6-5 Fr. Sacramento, Calif./Sheldon
• Tanner Argyle G 6-6 Fr. Draper, Utah/Corner Canyon HS (UT)
• Vahe Aristakessian G 6-1 So. Glendale, Calif./Glendale (Glendale CC)
• Jonah Brown G 6-4 So. Clovis, Calif./Clovis North
• Georgie Dancer G 6-4 So. Modesto, Calif./Beyer (Sacramento State)
• Ephraim Estell F 6-6 Fr. Tracy, Calif./Merrill West
• Eljay Gallegos G 5-8 Fr. Sacramento, Calif./Folsom
• Kevin Kahriman F 6-10 So. Newark, Calif./Impact Academy (NV) (Marin CC)
• Ian Miller G/F 6-5 So. Elk Grove, Calif./Vintage
• Germaun Nutt G 6-5 Fr. Fresno, Calif./Clovis West
• Ethan Richardson F 6-10 So. Madera, Calif./Madera (San Francisco CC)
• Daniel Rico G 6-5 Fr. Kerman, Calif./Kerman
• David Rico G 6-2 So. Kerman, Calif./Kerman
• Jared Small G 6-7 So. Aurora, Colo./Legend (CO) (Metro State)
• Carl Snyder F 6-9 So. Ben Lomond, Calif./Monte Vista Christian
• DeRonQuez Wynn G 6-2 Fr. Washington, N.C./Believe Prep (SC)

“Steve Nash Never Had to Be Anything More Than Himself”—Danny Chau

“The 10 Biggest Stories of the College Basketball Offseason” Mark Titus

“Musselman adds Walters to men’s basketball staff” Nevada athletics

Rex Walters is back in college basketball.

Cabrillo College’s Linton Acliese is now at San Francisco State University. He signed earlier with Nicholls State. Link

Gavilan College MBB: “GavilanMBB is excited to welcome 6’6” SO wing Daylon Potts to the program. Daylon is a premier rebounder and will play all five positions for the Rams this year. An incredible motor and a fierce competitor – a special player and leader. Welcome to the family!”

A strong rebounder, Potts was formerly at Cosumnes River College.

Gavilan College MBB: “GavilanMBB would like to welcome newcomer Kobe Ordonio to the Rams family. Kobe was an all-conference player and averaged 15.3 PPG and 5.0 APG in conference as a true FR. Kobe will redshirt and continue his development this coming season. Big time PG!”

Ordonio is out of Monterey High.

Out of Castro Valley High and Merritt College, 6-foot-6 Tommy Faustka will be playing in Washington this season, specifically at South Puget Sound Community College. Link

Other Bay Area student- athletes playing basketball in the Northwest Athletic Conference include:

• Devon Banks, Clackamas Community College, OR (Oakland High) Here’s an insightful feature on Banks.
• Cameron Benzel, Umpqua Community College, OR (Oakland High) Here’s a feature on Benzel’s signing.
• Jalen Scott, Clark College (De Anza High) Here’s a Scott signing announcement.
• Brooklin Sharpe, Lower Columbia College (Oakland Tech)
• Tanner Sullivan, North Idaho College (Antelope High)

“Behind Nike’s Decision to Stand by Colin Kaepernick” Jelani Cobb

“‘He would be the first to kneel’: Pat Tillman exploited to attack Kaepernick, biographer says” Alex Horton

“Colin Kaepernick Stood Up for Justice by Kneeling During the National Anthem” Jeffrey Robinson

“Gary Payton: ‘People don’t know, [Jason Kidd] was the first LeBron'” Ohm Youngmisuk

Stan State MBB: “Please welcome freshman guard Benno Zecic to our squad!!”

Stan State MBB: “Warrior Nation meet our newest additions to the squad! Vasilije Saraba (left) and Jourdan Johnson (right)!”

Zecic graduated from Alameda High, Saraba is out of Fair Oaks High and Yuba College, and Johnson is from Central Catholic High and Yuba College.

6-foot-8 Prince (Fresno High) Gillam has made a move and is now at Cincinnati. Coach Mick Cronin and the Bearcats landed Logan Johnson out of northern California in the last recruiting go-around.

Chad Brendel: “Cincinnati has landed a commitment from Fresno, CA forward Prince Gillam. Gillam will reclassify to 2018 and enroll at Cincinnati this semester.”

Cali Rebels: “2019 6’5 Jakob Alamudun (Marina) has just picked up an offer from Sacramento State! Already holds offers from West Point, Lehigh and UCSD!”

Adrian Wojnarowski: “Houston has traded Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton to Phoenix for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight, league source tells ESPN.”

Adrian Wojnarowski: “…Cam Oliver and Gary Payton II have agreed to training camp deals with Portland, league sources tell ESPN.”

Another offer for Keshad Johnson: “Blessed to receive an offer from Western Kentucky University. Go Hilltoppers”

“Golden State Prep (GSP) has announced its 2018-2019 roster. The team is absolutely loaded with five kids with high/mid major D1 offers already.

• Baptiste Oger – 6-9″, Stretch Forward: French National Team, Cadet Player for Nantes Pro A Team. NBA Draft Express Player to Watch List.
• Emmanual Miller – 6’7″, SF: Canadian National Team Captain. Top Scorer. High Major offers such as Oklahoma, Illinois, etc.
• Joshua Tomasi – 6-11″ Center. Australia. Will be one of the top Centers on the West Coast.
• Hunter Woods – 6-4″ SG. SoCal. Team WhyNot (Peach Jam Runner Up). Big West Offers
• Robert Heath Jr – 6-3″ Combo Philadelphia – All-Team leading scorer at his high school. Mid Major offers.
• Darrion Trammell – 5’7″ – PG San Francisco – The General of the Group. Ultimate competitor. Perfect fit to run the GSP Program.
• Quinn Collins – 6-10″ MVP of Bay Valley Conference (Redondo Union). Major shooter.
• Jameel Jones – 6’7″ East Bay. Son of CAL Coach Wyking Jones. Great potential. A big year for him.
• Lucas Saleh – 6’6″ Napa. Former Prolific Prep player. D2 offers/interest
• Trent Blackshire – 1st Team All League Blossom Valley
• Marcellus Gomes – 6-5″, Connecticut. Brother of LA Clippers Ryan Gomes
• Jamar Ennis – 6’1″, Memphis. Brother of Houston Rockets James Ennis
• Kymani Ladi – 6-6″ SF – East Bay, athlete, huge wing span, potential.
• Lamont Couch, Jr – PF, 1st team TCAL. Tracy

Coaches: Ryan Sypkens, Billy McKnight, & Nate Marsing

GSP will play its first event in the Prestigious Orlando, FL for the “All-American Showcase” against the top JUCO and Post Grad teams in the country. Opponents such as IMG, Montverde, etc. Other events include the Tarkanian Classic, Las Vegas Classic, Crush in the Valley, etc. The team will play around a 50-game schedule. The schedule will be posted shortly on our website.”

The 15th annual Bay Area Competition clinic will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Nor Cal Courts in Martinez from 12 noon to 9 p.m. The event is open to individual players and teams in all high school grades (classes of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022).

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.

“CLIFTON STRONG Kraig Clifton is cancer free The 624 battle with cancer is over”—Guy Dossi

Verbal Commits: “2019 New Mexico JC (NM) G Ryan Murphy has received an offer from Pacific.”

Two more additions to the Chabot College 2018-19 roster:

• • 6-foot-7 Paulo Athans, Encinal High
  • 6-foot Scott Tran, Alameda High/Pacific

“Journey Into Self”—Julius Thomas

Thomas is out of Tokay High and switched from basketball to football as a senior at Portland State. What a fascinating individual.

CCSF Men’s Basketball: “2018-19 CCSF Men’s Basketball 🏀 Roster”

Formerly of CCSF and now at Hawaii (which just finished a tour of Australia), an Eddie Stansberry update:

• 10 points and four boards versus Brisbane
• Nine points and five rebounds versus BA Centre of Excellence
• 11 points versus Sydney Kings
• 15 points against

Gerry Freitas: Nor Cal Clash final stats (hit the link)

“Henry Caruso to join Torino training camp, in process of getting Italian passport”

“Avtodor Saratov signs Diamon Simpson“

“MEN’S BASKETBALL RECRUITING CLASS GOES INTERNATIONAL; FORMER NBA PLAYER’S SON PLAYING AT SU”

Three more signees for Coach Todd Franklin at Simpson University.

NorCal Tar Heels: “NorCal Tar Heels Basketball Family is proud to announce the commitment of 6’3” Three McKenzie (the human highlight) to Wiley University! We are so proud of this young man and his accomplishments, humble to be able to coach this young man.”

Wiley College is located in Marshall, Texas.

Gavilan College MBB: “And just like that, our roster is ready to roll for the upcoming 2018-2019 season. Excited to welcome 6’2” FR PG, Taysean Nolan. Welcome to the family!”

Adam Campos: “Blessed to receive my first college basketball offer today from Dominican U! Go Penguins!”

The 2019 Campos is 6-foot-5, 220 and attends St. Joseph Notre Dame.

Verbal Commits: “San Francisco and Texas Tech offered 2020 Santa Clara (CA) F/C Christian Oliver.”

Oliver is 6-foot-10, 250 and attends high school in southern California (Oxnard).

An important series from Jackie MacMullan:

• “When making the NBA isn’t a cure-all: Mental health and black athletes”
• “To medicate or not? The thorny mental health issue in the NBA”
• “The courageous fight to fix the NBA’s mental health problem”

Finally, it’s football-related but certainly basketball appropriate:

It’s not what you say you stand for but what you do in exhibiting your personal beliefs and morals. We all demonstrate our feet of clay at times but usually not at the level of the faux facade and piety of an Urban Meyer.

• “Urban Liar is a perfect symbol for college sports”
• “Ohio State’s culture of cover-up helped save Urban Meyer’s job”

Plus:

MarkJonesESPN: “Coach Urban Meyer had 31 players arrested at Florida. About the same time Coach Randy Shannon had only 1 player arrested at Miami…And had an “exemplary” graduation rate. Shannon got fired. Don’t tell me college football is about anything but winning at all cost $$$”

“TIM MARRION ELEVATED TO ASSISTANT MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH”

Marrion earlier coached at San Jose State University and is a graduate of St. Francis High.

Modesto Christian’s Aaron Murphy has committed to UC Davis.

MC Basketball reported on July 21 that the 6-foot-6 Murphy received an offer from the Aggies.

Here’s a February 2018 Murphy feature.

“Stan State welcomes Duy (Yee) Tran as men’s basketball assistant coach”

Harold Abend: “Final #BayVsLA LA 122 Bay 116 MVP LA Evan Mobley 25P/14R/5/B MVP Bay Robbie Beasley 18P/8R…”

Keshad Johnson: “Blessings Falling in my lap Go Waves”

With Pepperdine being the latest, Johnson now sports 11 offers.

“Eli Holman re-signs with Tianjin Gold Lions”

Holman is continuing to play in China.

“WHCC Names Olanrewaju New Head Basketball Coach”

Adedokun Olanrewaju is the new head coach at West Hills College.

5-foot-10 Heritage High point Ezra Manjon has committed to UC Davis.

Chabot Coach Keenan McMiller with five more newbies:

6-0 Karis Watson to Chabot College Link

6-foot-7 Travis Cottontail to Chabot College Link

6-foot-6 Jordan McGowan to Chabot College Link

6-foot-4 Keshawn Brunner to Chabot College Link

6-foot-4 Jordan McGlory to Chabot College Link

From Lassen Coach Will Freedman: Demario Newman has signed with Brescia University. Newman is 6-foot-6 and out of Rancho Cordova High. He averaged 6.8 points plus 6.2 boards last season, shooting 46%, 47% and 72% respectively.

The University of Incarnate Word, located in San Antonio, has brought Ryan (Napa High) Imhoff on board as graduate manager for the basketball team.  Link

In the third game of Cincinnati’s pre-season tour of eastern Canada, freshman Logan (St. Francis High) Johnson played 17 minutes in a 79-52 Bearcat victory and tallied six points, four assists and two rebounds.

Del Oro Men’s Basketball: “New leader for Del Oro Boy’s Basketball. Luke Vaughn hired as next Varsity Head Coach. Luke is a DO alum (c/o 2006) and played for outgoing coach, Geoff Broyles. Luke has been coaching in the program for the last 4 years”

“Cal Poly Completes 2018-19 Roster with VMI Transfer Keith Smith“

Jalen Canty: “Very excited to be apart of the Kirchheim Knight this year! Let’s make history!” More

The Kircheim Knight team is based in Germany

“Timberwolves Sign James Nunnally”

Former Justin Sienna High and DIII Wesleyan University basketball talent Nathan Krill is now listed as a graduate student on the USF roster.

The 6-foot-7 Krill averaged 12.2 points plus 8.6 boards last season while shooting 42%, 38% and 73% respectively. He will be eligible immediately.

Verbal Commits: “2019 St. John Bosco (CA) F Jonathan Salazar has committed to Pacific.”

Salazar is a 6-foot-6, 235 power forward praised for his effort on the court

“4 takeaways from the NCAA basketball rule changes  Change is coming to college basketball, but what does it really mean?”—Ricky O’Donnell

The NCAA certified All American JUCO Showcase Elite 80 took place on July 28-29 in Las Vegas and featured a talented northern California contingent. Chabot’s Keenan McMiller coached a team in the event, the sole northern California head coach to do so and the gathering of 2019 prospects included:

• Xander (Christopher High) Bowers 6’7 Gavilan College
• Lance (St. Mary’s High-Stockton) Coleman II 6’7 Fullerton College
• Noah (James Logan High) Connor 6’3 Canada College
• Armon (Grant High) Economou 6’5 Chabot College
• Camron (Oakland Tech) Reece 6’7 Sheridan College
• Abdurrahman (Taft High) Zaid 6’1 Gavilan College

How did McMiller’s participation, as well as that of the players, come about?

The All American JUCO Showcase Elite 80 engagement is currently operated by Brendan Walker and Scott Golden but began under the leadership of Brad Winton who has since become a player agent. “Brad took some of my guys in the past and he connected me with Brendan.” McMiller explained. “Brendan said he liked the way Armon Economou played in Dallas and also saw me there (a July JUCO showcase hosted by Jerry Mullen). He offered me a coaching spot for his Las Vegas event.”

Walker issued multiple player invites based on both what he saw in Dallas and feedback from Mullen and the Bay Area’s Gerry Freitas.

That plays into an important guideline for all student-athletes: regardless of score or team makeup, going all out 100% of the time is critical because you never know who is watching and what influence they possess.

Kenneth Roy: “Hot off the Press : Nation Wide Academy has just Committed 6’6 G/F frm Sacramento, California Rick Barros III…He is an OUTSTANDING PICKUP ! EXCELLENT ATHLETE , W/HIGH IQ, ALREADY HAS PACIFIC & SDSU on him ! Coaches don’t miss out!”

Nation Wide Academy is located in Oklahoma City.

Verbal Commits: ” Former Howard G Kai Tease is transferring to Blinn College (JUCO).”

Tease is a 6-foot guard out of Antelope High. He injury redshirted his first year at Howard and played in 10 games last season.

Verbal Commits: “Former Central Washington (DII) G Khalil Shabazz is transferring to San Francisco.” LINK

The 6-2 Shabazz was named the Men’s Basketball Freshman of the Year by the Great Northwest Athletic Conference last season as a freshman as he averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 boards and 2.2 steals. He shot 45%, 42% and 78% respectively.

Neal Begovich: “Blessed to earn an offer from Cornell University!”

Thus far, Dartmouth and UC San Diego have also offered the 6-foot-9 2019 St. Ignatius prospect.

Cash Fulton: “Thank you to Coach Horner and Truman State for my first offer!”

Fulton is a 6-foot-4 guard out of San Dominico High. He averaged 18.5 points, 7.7 boards, 6.5 assists and 3.6 steals as a junior.

Gerry Freitas: “1st annual Nor Cal Skills Clinic will be Sat August 11 at Las Positas College in Livermore 10:30am-3:30pm. A teaching/development event for boys grades 7-12. Cost is $65 per player. Discount rate is $50 each for 3 or more from same family/school/team. gerryfreitas@hotmail.com”

Placer High guard Kai Huntsberry has decided on San Diego City College as his next destination. LINK

Nor Cal Skills Clinic- August 11 at Las Positas College

1st annual Nor Cal Skills Clinic will be Sat August 11 at Las Positas College in Livermore 10:30 am-3:30 pm. A teaching/development event for boys grades 7-12. Cost is $65 per player. Discount rate is $50 each for 3 or more from same family/school/team. gerryfreitas@hotmail.com

Chris Murray on Jordan Brown: ““Incredibly coachable,” Musselman said of Brown. “Just a coach-player click right away. Some guys it takes a while to get to know them. I feel like I really know him well and he knows me well and he knows the style I’m trying to run. It was a good learning lesson for me, too. When you recruit a guy for so long, it rolls right out onto the floor as opposed to a transfer that you talk to for two weeks and you feel each other out for a month before you get to know them. He’s been incredible. He’s so quick around the rim and his lateral footstep is phenomenal. He’s really well liked. He’s an underrated passer, an incredible passer.”

“Bishop O’Dowd basketball standout to attend Castlemont  Raymond Hawkins will play at school that sits in shawdows of where his father was killed”—Darren Sabedra

“No regrets for Broyles  Longtime Del Oro boys hoop coach steps down after 16 seasons at Golden Eagles varsity reins”—Mike Ray

Coleman Hawkins: “Very proud to say I’ve received an offer from Rutgers University”

Southern California also offered the 6-foot-8 2020 Antelope High prospect recently.

Reddit USF Dons has news that 6-foot-9 Erik Poulsen is transferring to Western Oregon.”

Gregg Rosenberg: “2019 7-0 C @JimmyBellJr15 from @BellaVistaHoops received offers from #SantaClara and #Oakland.”

Here’s a 2017 feature.

Powerhouse Hoops: “Congrats to PowerhouseNe F Shiloh Robinson on His Offer From USFDonsMBB Shiloh Has a Monster July Picking Up 5 D1 Offers

Here’s a July 2018 feature on the 6-foot-6 Robinson.

Verbal Commits: “2019 Woodstock Academy (CT) F Mikal Gjerde has received an offer from San Francisco.”

Gjerde is out of Norway and stands 6-foot-5. Montana State has also offered.

Neal Begovich: “Blessed to earn an offer from Dartmouth College!”

Neal Begovich: “Blessed to earn an offer from UC San Diego!”

A 2019 talent, he’s 6-foot-8 and attending St. Ignatius.

Jhaylon Martinez: “Blessed to receive my first official Pac 12 offer from Washington St University!!”

He’s 6-foot-10 and out of Vanden High. UC Riverside, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara and Montana have offered the 2020 prospect.

“The NCAA listened after college basketball coaches complained about changing recruiting rules”—Matt Norlander

John Bynum Jr: “Former Signal The Light Basketball NorCal Player of the Year Rohndell Goodwin (Cañada) has signed with the Kirchheim Knights (Pro A- 2nd division in Germany). Goodwin was our 2015 NorCal player of the year after averaging 17.0 points and 5.2 rebounds for the Colts.”

Goodwin is out of West High in Tracy.

“Celtics Sign Jabari Bird  Second-year guard joins Celtics roster after serving as two-way player in 2017-18″

“LOVE OF THE GAME PROPELS BAY AREA MAN INTO BASKETBALL BIG TIME”—John Sammon