The D-1 early signing period begins on Wednesday, November 14 and concludes on November 21.

Player Updates

Out of Capital Christian High, freshman Zach Chappell has started both of San Jose State University’s games this season.

The same for former Bellarmine star Jake Wojcik, now a frosh at Richmond.

On Saturday, Jordan (Folsom High) Ford exploded for 35 points in the St. Mary’s 92-63 homecourt takedown of Utah Valley. He shot 11-17, 4-6 and 9-10 respectively.

On Saturday, host USF bopped Maine 93-50 powered, in part, by 13-29 three-point shooting. Jordan (De La Salle) Ratinho went 4-7 from long distance and Frankie (Burlingame High) Ferrari 3-6.

On Saturday, Illinois State fell to Belmont 100-89 despite the Redbirds getting a team high 23 points from Phil (Franklin High) Fayne as well as 14 points and five assists from Zach (Berkeley High/CCSF) Copeland.

On Saturday, 6-foot-6 Lance (St. Mary’s – Stockton) Coleman tallied 31 points (and seven boards), as Fullerton won beat San Diego City College.

SDCC freshman Kai (Placer High) Huntsberry scored 15 points.

On Saturday, Monterey Peninsula College handled Merced College 83-68 with  Anthony (Heritage High) Dennis providing a 23 point, 10 rebound double-double.

On Friday, Isaiah (Placer High) Pineiro provided team highs of 28 points, eight boards and six assists as San Diego beat host UC Davis 76-57.

On Friday, Oregon handled Eastern Washington 80-47 but 6-foot-7 senior Jesse (Drake High) Hunt totaled nine points and eight rebounds for EW.

On Friday, DeAnza College blew out College of the Redwoods 112-83 as part of the American River College tournament. AJ Singh paced the Dons with both 25 points and seven rebounds.

From Wednesday, San Jose State University topped Life Pacific 89-72 behind 15 points and 13 rebounds in 19 minutes from Michael (James Logan High/CCSF) Steadman.

Steadman then provided nine points, 14 boards plus four blocked shots in a loss to Southern Utah on Saturday.

From Thursday: Gavilan College 93, Modesto Junior College 62

The biggest producers for the Rams: Daylon (Edison High) Potts 17 points, 10 boards, 5 assists (on 6-10, 3-4, 2-2 shooting), 4 steals – Mrad (Gunderson High) Abrha with 12 points plus five boards and Deion (McClymonds High) Ellis’ 11 points, five rebounds and trio of steals.

On Tuesday, Terrell (Moreau Catholic High/CCSF) Brown totaled 13 points in New Mexico State’s season opener, a 93-56 success versus North Dakota State. He shot 3-5 from beyond the arc and 4-5 at the foul line.

Brown the went for 11 points on 3-5, 2-4, 3-5 shooting respectively on Friday in a 96-69 win over UTEP.

“Stephen Curry is the new Michael Jordan” Tom Haberstroh

“The coach behind college basketball’s Team Chaos is fast-forwarding everything  Taking early three-point shots? Check. Going all out for steals? Check. Playing faster than fast? Always. Savannah State is pushing basketball trends to their extremes, and the outcome is mesmerizing, win or lose” Alex Kirshner

“HEAT ANNOUNCE SEVEN PLAYERS JOIN SKYFORCE”

It includes Marcus Lee out of California and Deer Valley High.

Verbal Commits: “2019 City College of San Francisco (CA) G Austin McCullough has received an offer from Southern Miss.”

He’s a sophomore transfer from California.

Verbal Commits: “2019 Centre Of Excellence (AUS) F Josh Kunen has committed to San Francisco.”

Kunen is 6-foot-8 and out of Australia.

“…Completing his Junior Championship career with a gold medal earlier this year, Victoria’s Josh Kunen is now set to head to the University of San Francisco.

He contributed 6.7 points, nine rebounds and 1.7 blocks for Victoria as they claimed the Australian Under-20 Championships gold medal while he also shot 42% from the field and 82% from the free-throw line.

Starting as a centre due to his superior height as a junior, Kunen’s athleticism and ball-handling skills has allowed him to fit into a guard role as he has developed and that knowledge of being able to play inside and outside will contribute immensely to his growing career…”

Lakeshow Hoops: “Congratulations to Fresno State/Pacific Grad Ray Bowles (@RayBowlesJr) inking first Euro Deal in Austria”

Bowles is out of Modesto Christian High.

“King’s Record Night Not Enough for Spirit”

Former Gavilan guard Brian King tied a school record recently with 37 points for Ottawa University.

On Thursday, freshman guard Kai (Placer High) Huntsberry scored eight points and dished out nine assists in San Diego City College’s 93-68 victory over West Hills Coalinga.

“#1 2019 In Norcal Keshad Johnson is a San Diego State Aztec!” Simply Basketball

On Tuesday, San Diego bopped Weber State 83-66 as Isaiah (Placer High) Pineiro led with 25 points, 12 boards and four steals.

On Tuesday, James (Salesian Prep) Akinjo started at the point and played 26 minutes for Georgetown. He scored eight points on 2-8, 2-5 and 2-2 shooting with seven assists and four turnovers.

On Tuesday, USF routed UC Davis on the road 76-42. The score was 46-26 after 20 minutes with the second half finishing at a 30-16 points differential.

On Tuesday, Stanford bested Seattle 96-74 although Anand (Manteca High/Las Positas College) Hundal tallied 13 points and three boards in 13 minutes for the Redhawks. He shot 5-6 overall, 3-4 from long distance..

After a pair of games in his initial season, San Diego City College’s Kai (Placer High) Huntsberry is averaging 11.5 points per game alongside a 7.0 assist-to-turnover ratio.

After three games, 6-foot-4 freshman Michael Hayes is providing 20.3 points and 10.7 rebounds for Las Positas College.

As of November 7, Will Cherry is on the roster of the Santa Cruz Warriors. He played collegiately at Montana and earlier at McClymonds High.

As of November 7, Cody Demps of Sacramento State and Pleasant Grove High plus Gabe Vincent of UC Santa Barbara and St. Mary’s High (Stockton) are members of the Stockton Kings.

Nor Cal Tipoff Classic

The Nor Cal Tipoff Classic is taking place on Saturday, November 24 at Newark Memorial High School.

• Game 1: 9:30 AM Sacred Heart (San Francisco) vs Stuart Hall (San Francisco)
• Game 2: 11:00 AM James Logan (Union City) vs Campolindo (Moraga)
• Game 3: 12:30 PM Dublin vs. Riordan (San Francisco)
• Game 4: 2:15 PM Newark Memorial (Newark) vs St. Patrick-St. Vincent (Vallejo)
• Game 5: 3:45 PM Moreau Catholic (Hayward) vs. Capital Christian (Sacramento)
• Game 6: 5:30 PM Bishop O’Dowd (Oakland) vs. Grant (Sacramento)
• Game 7: 7:00 PM Sheldon (Sacramento) vs. St. Bernard (Playa Del Rey)
• Game 8: 8:30 PM Modesto Christian vs. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita)

Committed players include Jake Kyman-UCLA, Max Agbonkpolo-USC, Shengze Li-BYU (all Santa Margarita); Romelle Mansel-Long Beach State (St. Bernard), Josh Morgan-Long Beach State (Sheldon), Aaron Murphy-UC Davis (Modesto Christian)

CCSF Men’s Basketball: “CCSF Tip-off ALL-Tourney Team”

• MVP: Malcolm Johnson-CCSF
• Austin McCullough-CCSF
• Walter Quincy Urbina-CCSF
• Andre Allen-AZ Western
• Alfonso Plummer-AZ Western
• Skylar Chavez-Santa Rosa
• Brandon Recek-Yuba

The Rams don’t have a Zach Copeland or a Terrell Brown but it’s a pick-your-poison for opposing defenses this season as Coach Justin Labagh’s squad will likely feature a different high scorer each night.

“Las Positas enters new season with talented roster, high hopes
Hawks, ranked 14th in state preseason basketball poll; boast touted newcomer Hayes and returning backcourt of Ketchel, Marshall” Matt Schwab

In his initial game for IMG (Florida), 6-foot-9 Elias (Sheldon High) King tallied 22 points, 14 boards and four steals versus Combine Academy (NC).

“New Chabot Men’s Coach Keenan McMiller Instills Tough Defense
Athletic Gladiators looking for big bounce-back season, ranked No. 11 in State Preseason Poll” Matt Schwab

“Steve Kline Takes Helm Of Ohlone Men’s Basketball
With Scott Fisher’s resignation right before the season, his former assistant, a longtime American High coach, will guide the Renegades” Matt Schwab

Gavilan College MBB: “GavilanMBB is excited to get 6’7” SO sensation Xander Bowers back on the floor tomorrow. Xander is returning to the floor for the first time since mid-September. Bowers was an Elite 80 All-American invite following a double-double campaign his FR season.”

A broken foot has San Jose State University sophomore Caleb (Vallejo native) Simmons out for the season.

James Giacomazzi: “Congrats to ⁦Michael Hayes⁩ for earning MVP honors, Decaurey Brown and John Ketchel All-Tourney, as Las Positas College goes 3-0 to open the season.

6-foot sophomore Trey (Harbor High) Whitley starts strong – he scored 18 points (three treys) in Cabrillo College’s opener and followed up with 26 points (eight threes). The Seahawks are 2-0.

Overlooked: 6-foot-6 sophomore Spencer (Lodi High) Montiero just missed a  milestone with 18 points alongside his 20 boards in San Joaquin Delta’s victory over Shasta College on Sunday.

“From Luxembourg to Mexico to the Warriors: Alfonzo McKinnie’s Wild Ride” Scott Cacciola

If McKinnie’s story doesn’t warm your heart then you must be a blood relative of Donald Trump.

“RAMS HOLD ON TO NUMBER ONE RANKING AFTER WEEK ONE
Week 1 Signal The Light Basketball Northern California Rankings”

“10 things I like and don’t like, including dazzling Damian” Zach Lowe

This is part, click on the link for more: “1. Damian Lillard, wrecking you
This guy gets better every season. Lillard has rounded out his game on offense to the point that he is good at everything — and realizes it. He can punish opponents in every conceivable way, from almost any spot inside the half court. He shifts entire defenses with one dribble, one shoulder fake, one glance at the rim. He knows every counter you have, and has two counters ready. He is operating with a stone-faced disdain that says, ‘Why are you even bothering?”‘…

Montana 90, Whitworth 58 On Friday, Sayeed (El Cerrito High) Pridgett led the Grizzlies with both 17 points and seven boards and fellow starter Timmy (Dublin High) Falls scored nine points alongside a team-best six assists.

Ismael Cruz: “I’d like to thank all the coaches that have recruited me but after talking to my family we have decided these will be my top 6 schools 🔒 Where do y’all think I should go ?” He’s attending Fresno High.

“USF looking to break into top three in WCC” Steve Kroner

“2018-19 Men’s Basketball Season Preview” St. Mary’s athletics

These are Jordan Ford’s Gaels.

“Whitworth men: Talent-rich Pirates ready for the nation’s best” Ryan Collingwood

Whitworth is Kyle (Marin Academy) Roach country.

“Eric Musselman Chasing Greatness With a Nevada Program Built in His Father’s Image” Tim Layden

Greg Newell: “Just found out this Legendary California JC Coach, Bill Trumbo has passed away, due to complications of advanced Alzheimers Disease. Coach Trumbo enjoyed his JC success at Santa Rosa JC winning at an incredible rate in the 80’s. Coach also had 4 year HC stints at Idaho; Sonoma St and most recently…….Cal State Monterey Bay……..Just a wonderful man and my condolences are extended to his Family and former players, coaches and his coaching friends throughout BB!! RIP: Coach Trumbo!!”

From Thursday:

6-foot-3 sophomore Anthony (Heritage High) Dennis posted 30 points, nine boards, four assists and two steals in Monterey Peninsula College’s 88-83 loss to Shasta College.

Isiah Attles tallied 25 points, six rebounds and four assists in Contra Costa College’s 102-74 victory over Sacramento City College.

Behind 18 rebounds , eight points, five assists and three blocks from Daylon (Edison High) Potts and behind a 45-31 second half, Gavilan College edged Foothill College 74-70.

From Friday:

With its scoring evenly divided (Malcolm Johnson 19, Austin McCullough and Dale (Sheldon High) Currie 18, Deschon Winston 14, Emeka (De La Salle) Udeny and Niamey (Mission High) Harris 12) City College of San Fancisco topped College of Alameda 124-100.

Georgie (Beyer High) Dancer provided 19 points, five boards and five assists in Fresno City College’s 81-55 win over Napa Valley College.

Mrad (Gunderson High) Abrha led with 21 points and Daylon (Edison High) Potts posted a line of 18 boards, 14 points and seven assists as Gavilan College bested Merced College 80-75. The Rams again used a strong second 20 minutes, 48-36, to nab the victory.

With 20 points, seven boards and three assists from Anthony (Heritage High) Dennis, Monterey Peninsula College beat Chabot College 64-59.

From Saturday:

Gavilan College 73, Chabot College 41 as Deion (McClymonds High) Ellis enjoyed 21 points, six boards and five blocked shots for the victors.

CCSF 79, Fresno City College 70

Georgie (Beyer High) Dancer played big again for FCC with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists.

Austin McCullough led the victorious City-ites with 20 points, Malcolm Johnson provided 15 and Deschon Winston finished with 13.

Trey (Harbor High) Whitley tallied 18 points on 6-11, 3-5 and 3-4 shooting respectively as Cabrillo College topped Shasta College 61-51.

Evan (Berkeley High) Thompson led the Comets with 24 points but Contra Costa College fell 74-70 to Las Positas College.

From Sunday:

Santa Rosa Junior College 88, Fresno City College 86 FCC box

In the loss, Jonah (Clovis North High) Brown scored 21 points on 4-8 shooting from long distance and grabbed five boards. Skylar (Drake High) Chavez paced the Bear Cubs with 26 points.

Sophomore Kenny (Manteca High) Wooten totaled nine rebounds, seven points and four blocked shots in Oregon’s 77-58 homecourt victory over Western Oregon University on Friday.

6-foot-5 sophomore Alex (Valley Christian High) Sokol scored 21 points in Cal State Northridge’s 89-87 success against Cal State Los Angeles on Thursday. Sokol shot 7-14, 5-9 and 2-2 respectively.

On Saturday, Phil (Franklin High/Western Nebraska) Fayne scored 23 points and teammate Zach (Berkeley High/CCSF) Copeland 17 in Illinois State’s 82-74 victory over Augustana.

“Claim Jumpers are ready for 2018 season to begin Columbia looks to return to the playoffs” Guy Dossi

“With youthful group NVC men’s basketball looks to back up last seasons success” Kyle Foster

Keshad Johnson: “Let’s goooo. Final 2. This what if comes down 2💯. Both great schools. 💯🙌🏽 Decision making coming soon”

“Rockets decline 4th-year option on former lottery pick (Marquese) Chriss”

Chriss is just back after being sidelined due to a sprained ankle.

From this article on DI transfers “…Washington transfer Carlos Johnson will play immediately at Grand Canyon. He went to Washington to play for former UW coach Lorenzo Romar but did not leave for Grand Canyon until his playing time decreased under new UW coach Mike Hopkins. Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle sounded legitimately surprised Johnson’s waiver request was granted. “No idea,” Majerle told The Arizona Republic when asked what reasons were given. “We just filed…”

Johnson played at El Cerrito High.

“CHS grad leads San Francisco State men’s hoops team” Nevada Appeal

A feature on Gator Head Coach Vince Inglima.

“Prep school coach’s outburst exposes dark side of international recruiting” Rob Dauster

“SAN FRANCISCO CLAIMS TOP SPOT IN STLB NORCAL PRESEASON POLL” Signal The Light Basketball

“2018-2019 Signal The Light Basketball Coast North Conference preview”

Raymond Hawkins: “Blessed To Receive An Offer From St. John’s University”

The 6-foot-9 Hawkins is at Findlay Prep this season.

“San Francisco Opens the Season as No. 1” CCCMBCA

Seven other northern California teams are also in the Top 20.

(Kyle) Roach named Pre-Season All-American” Whitworth athletics

Make that a First Team AA.

Roach is a 6-foot-5 guard out of Marin Academy.

“(Joey) Hewitt … D3Hoops Preseason All-America Honors” Whitman athletics

Another First Team AA.

Hewitt is a 6-foot-2 guard out of Acalanes High.

From Friday in Reno: Nevada 85, San Francisco State 60

“Menlo Men’s Basketball Ranked For First Time In 16 Seasons”

The northern California talents on Coach Kaniela Aiona’s 2018-19 roster:

• Colton Wirth SR G 6-4 200 Novato, Calif. University of La Verne
• Ross Williams FR G 5-9 150 Detroit, Mich. Bishop O’Dowd HS
• Jonny Garry FR G 6-3 180 Sacramento, Calif. El Camino Fundamental HS
• Jeremiah Testa JR G 6-3 180 Belmont, Calif. Junipero Serra
• N’Jai LeBlanc SO G 6-0 205 Redwood City, Calif. Sequoia HS
• Jared Wall JR G 6-1 185 Folsom, Calif. Folsom HS
• Brian Wilkerson FR G 6-0 190 Gridley, Calif. Gridley HS
• Henry Cornelious SR F 6-4 250 Berkeley, Calif. Cal Poly Pomona

Here’s an interview with both Carson Medley, author of “Through The Red Door: The Eternal Season of Coach Clink and the Division II Chico State Wildcats” and Chico State Coach Greg Clink.

The Medley-Clink interview begins at the 21-minute mark.

“Blackballing in the NBA kept Cleo Hill from becoming a star
In early 1960s, teams had limits on number of black players and how good they could be” Dan Klores

“Steve Kerr blasts NFL owners for ‘racism,’ ‘fake patriotism’ behind not signing Colin Kaepernick” The Sports Daily

 “Remembering Hank Greenwald, the gentleman humorist” Bruce Jenkins

Even if the game wasn’t entertaining, Greenwald was. In fact, that’s when he was often at his best.

Jake Weingarten: “Cal has now offered 2020 five-star Kyree Walker, source told Stockrisers. He told Stockrisers hours ago he reopened his recruitment. Many are in the mix.”

He verbally committed earlier to Arizona State. The timing of that as well as the choice were baffling.

Impact Basketball: “Great first event for postgrad Chris Aibuedefe at Jerry Mullen’s Prep Showcase in the Desert. The 6’8 forward from Del Oro HS in Sacramento caught the attention of college coaches with his length and skill…”

In host Nevada’s 91-73 exhibition loss to Washington on Sunday,  freshman Jordan Brown tallied 10 points plus eight boards in 27 minutes of play.

Chris Murray: “30 minutes until Nevada and Washington tip. Four-star 2020 prospect Dischon Jackson is on an unofficial visit today. He’s a 6-9/235 center who 247Sports ranks No. 63 in his class. Vallejo native averaged 14.7 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 3.3 bpg as a sophomore last year.”

“Zach Copeland Locker Room Interview” Illinois State athletics

It runs a little over three minutes with the former CCSF and Berkeley High talent.

Phil Fayne named to the Missouri Valley Conference Preseason First Team.

“Fayne, who was named second team All-MVC selection last year, averaged 15.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. His rebounding average was third best in the MVC last year, and his scoring fifth. He also made 59.5 percent of his shots from the field (181-of-304), which was the second-highest total in the MVC in 2017-18.”

Fayne is out of Franklin High and Western Nebraska College.

“49ERS LOOK TO THREE PEAT IN WIDE OPEN RACE IN BAY VALLEY CONFERENCE” Signal The Light Basketball

“2018-2019 BIG 8 CONFERENCE PREVIEW” Signal The Light Basketball

Check out the number of northern California players on the 2018-19 Cal State Monterey Bay roster:

• Jahvon Johnson, junior, 6-foot-3, 175,  Clovis North High, Fresno
• Charlie Tooley, junior, 6-foot, 185, Granite Bay High
• Dillon Autrey, freshman, 6-foot-7, 230, Calaveras High
• Joseph Bosetti, junior, 6-foot-5, 225, Simpson University
• Tommy Kramer, freshman, 6-foot-2, 170 Amador Valley High
• Jared Williams, freshman, 6-foot-6, 208, Roosevelt High, Fresno
• Chris Turner, senior, 6-foot-5, 181, Pioneer High/DeAnza College

“Bob Cousy reflects on race, making amends with Bill Russell” Jackie MacMullan

Ohlone Head Coach Steve Kline knew early on that he wanted to coach in some capacity. But first came playing. After “breaking some bones on the court,” the revelation came: “I have to do something else.” Kline’s vocational direction came as a result of his teaching the intricacies of hoops skills to youngsters. “I did it backwards,” Kline explained. “I began coaching kids and liked it so much I earned a teaching credential.”

Thus began stints assisting the boys basketball program at American High (his prep alma mater and where he played basketball) as well as eventually working for a time as the athletic director of the Eagles. Kline also assisted at Cal State Stanislaus. His coaching bug was so strong he also worked two years as American’s varsity football coach.

Kline credits Dave Garcia, American’s very first basketball coach, for giving him the initial opportunity to enter the coaching ranks.

When Scott Fisher recently vacated the top spot at Ohlone — “we didn’t know Coach Fisher was going to step down” — Kline’s double digit years of assisting the program made him a top candidate for taking over. “I’ve gone from suggestion giver to decision maker.”

“I want to give credit to Coach Fisher for preparing and helping me over the last four years and thank Ohlone College for actually giving me the opportunity.”

The choice of Kline worked well vis-a-vis the continuity of the recruiting process. “It was a staff effort between Coach Fisher, myself and Stuart Hashimoto” (who remains an assistant) so the existing connections the latter two already enjoyed with recruits paid off.

What will Ohlone fans be seeing this season? “Solid guard play but we’re very young. Our tallest guy is 6-foot-5 with some 6-foot-3 and 6-foot-4 players.”

Here are the 2018-19 Ohlone College Renegades:

• Kai Winterling 6’0 160 So. Menlo Park, Menlo Atherton HS
• Turner Meeker 6’2 190 Fr. San Jose/Willow Glen
• Kirmarje Trent 6’0 175 Fr. Antioch, /Antioch HS
• Felipe Marasigan 6’4 190 So. Fremont, /Washington HS
• Kaleb Smith 6’0 165 Fr. Antioch, /Antioch HS
• Jaylen Edmonds 5’10 155 Fr. Fremont,/ Washington HS
• Anthony Russell 6’4 180 Fr. Oakland,/Deer Valley HS
• Nohea Roberts 6’1 160 Fr. Elk Grove/Consumnes Oaks HS
• Markel Wells 5’11 150 Fr. Riverside,/Martin Luther King HS
• Aidan Graham 6’4 195 Fr. Brisbane, Aus./Iona
• Kyle Vickery 6’4 195 Fr. Fremont/American HS
• Pearce Mack 6’5 200 So. Fremont/Irvington HS
• Josh Green 6’3 190 Fr. Adelaide, Aus./Adelaide HS
• Mitch Undy 6’3 200 Fr. Mildura, Victoria, Aus./Mildura HS

RS Steven Amaral 6’8 195 Fr. Fremont,/Washington HS
RS Josh Stadler 6’5 200 Fr. Gold Coast, Aus./Hillcrest
RS Mo Dia 6’0 175 Fr. Castro Valley/Castro Valley HS
RS Isaiah Washington 6’1 165 Fr. Fremont, Washington HS
RS Brenden Devera 6’3 210 Fr. Union City, James Logan HS

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.