Potpourri, Nov 22

At the 16th Annual Nor Cal Tip Off Classic, two tickets to the Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans game on January 10 will be raffled off at half time of the 8:30 game this Saturday at Dublin High. You do not need to be present to win. $5 for one chance, $10 for 3 and $20 for $8.

The games will be held on Saturday, November 25 beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Dublin High. Here's a link to the schedule.

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WCC MEN'S BASKETBALL FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK – TYLER HARRIS, FR., G – PORTLAND

Harris averaged 15.0 points and 6.0 rebounds while shooting 56 percent from the field, 71 percent from three and 70 percent at the foul line in games against Tennessee State and Nevada. Harris scored 19 points against Nevada, adding seven rebounds, as well. Harris has won both of the Conference Freshman of the Week awards this season.

The 6-foot-8 Harris is out of Granada High.

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DEFENDER OF THE WEEK: Biola's Casey (Las Lomas High/Diablo Valley College) Cappo, F, Jr. 6-6, 205, Walnut Creek, CA                                                    

Junior forward Casey Cappo was a model of consistency in the paint for Biola, averaging 11.5 rebounds a game in the Eagles' divide of games on their own court. The second-year Eagle, who like Medina came off the bench last season for his squad to average 7.5 points and 4.4 rebounds, had 14 points and 11 boards in the loss to CS Los Angeles. The 6-foot-6 junior had 13 rebounds against CSUSM, including nine on the defensive end. The former Diablo Valley College player also had a blocked shot in each game.  

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"Claim Jumpers beat Cosumnes River in overtime with a last-second basket"

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"Columbia’s Rob Hoyt discusses the upcoming Claim Jumper season"

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John Devine: "Former Monterey High sharpshooter Kobe (Monterey High/Gavilan College/Cal State San Bernardino/Stanislaus State) Ordonio is averaging 18 points, six rebounds and three assists a game playing professionally in the Philippines."

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John Devine: "Charles Johnston has 20 points and 17 rebounds in CSUMB's 74-72 loss to Dominican. Ameere (Elk Grove High)Britton adds 13 points...."

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"Warriors' Thompson faces crossroads amid shooting struggles"

There obviously won't be a new contract offered if his current level of effectiveness continues.

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John Bynum Jr.: "Alex (Homestead High) Harris (Gavilan) has committed to La Sierra University. Harris averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists last season for the Rams."

Concordia also offered.

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Blake Bastani: "Thank you to @Rivals for naming me as a top 15 player in Northern California." 

He's a 6-foot-4 2026 shooting guard at Miramonte High. Here's our August article on Bastani.

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John Bynum Jr.: "Remaining undefeated teams:

  • Yuba (3-0)
  • Sacramento (6-0)
  • Columbia (6-0)
  • Cabrillo (6-0)
  • Monterey (5-0)
  • West Valley (5-0)"

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6-foot-3 senior (with another year of eligibility) Chance (St. Patrick-St. Vincent/Jesse Bethel High/Golden State Prep/Grand Canyon University) McMillian is at Texas Tech this season and in three games so far he is averaging 8.3 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 10-21 overall and 3-13 from long distance.

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CCCMBCA: "Sacramento City’s Sidney  (Monterey Trail High) Duplessis named Mendocino Tournament’s MVP, averaged 27.3 per game in the tournament; scored 30 in the final."

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"(Chris) Bramah Named Cal Pac Player of the Week"

The San Leandro High and Foothill College talent is playing strong early.

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Boys basketball preview 2023-24: Rankings, players to watch, more   Bay Area News Group boys high school basketball preview: De La Salle’s Alec Blair, Riordan’s Jasir Rencher, Salesian’s Aaron Claytor are among the top returning players.

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NCAA scores, Monday November 20

San Jose State University 71 , Hampton 52 full box score A 42-19 second half provided the scoring differential. For SJSU, Myron (Vacaville High) Amey scored 12 points in addition to five rebounds, four assists and three steals.

CCCMBCA, Monday, November 20

Lassen College 78, Simpson JV 75

College of the Siskiyous 93, Umpqua College 81

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NCAA scores, Tuesday November 21

UCLA 76, Chaminade 48 full box score Jamir (Berkeley High/CCSF) Thomas shot 5-11 from long distance to finish with 17 points.

California Collegiate Athletic Association, Tuesday, November 21

Seattle Pacific 82, Sonoma State 78 full box score Dillon (Franklin High/Cosumnes River College)  Iyawe went for 14 points (7-10 shooting) and nine boards plus a trio of blocked shots in the loss.

CCCMBCA, Tuesday, November 21

West Valley College 112 , College of Marin 74 Elijah Mahi totaled 34 points for Coach Danny Yoshikawa's squad. Welcome back.

Cañada College 69, Modesto Junior College 67

Sierra College 74, Solano College 70 full box score

Merced College 95, Hartnell 78

Folsom Lake College  , Butte College postponed

American River College 87, College of Alameda 78 OT

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