Potpourri, Dec 18

News Bits

Out of the Sacramento area, 6-foot-4 Ben Roseborough has committed to San Jose State University. After attending Monterey Trail High, he went to two prep schools, one in Arizona and then the other in Colorado. The Spartans offered him way back in September 2022, Roseborough took an official visit on December 12, 2023 and he committed on December 13, 2023. Recruiting began with Assistant Coach Ben Johnson (now departed), then Coach Tim Miles stayed on Roseborough.

How did SJSU land such a talented scorer and passer, with a college ready body? A series of injuries has kept Roseborough sidelined with the big time programs who were once interested (including UCLA) bailing.  When a top level prospect is sidelined, they just move on to another five star talent. There is no patience or waiting.

Roseborough's the best recruit in the last 20 years or so for the Spartans and will be an immediate starter next season. He has an NIL deal with Lead Athletic Performance, a gym located in Roseville. 

The biggest question is once Roseborough is fully healthy and playing like he did earlier (an IF at this point), can the Spartans keep him? NIL dollars may get attractive and going pro might even be an option. Yes, you read that right.

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"Curtin Scores 18, Branson Tops Redwood"

Good news! Ethan Kassel is starting up the Bay Preps Insider.

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Simply Basketball: "Chase Rawlins (2025) has been putting everyone on notice his junior season after coming back from a spring injury. Already have had multiple 30+ pt outings and hearing from many D1’s across the west."

Here our feature on Chase Rawlins.

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Simply Basketball: "Connor Amundsen (2024) continues to show why he is one of the best unsigned players in California!

vs. Riordan at the Gridley

• 25 points
• 6 assists
• 3 charges 

Next Stop Damien Classic Dec 26-30"

Here's our feature on Connor Amundsen.

With Amundsen around 6-foot, the level of school he lands it will be fascinating because he has certainly proven his worth in out-scoring, out-passing and out-defending so many northern California and southern California prep opponents.

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"Draymond Green testing limits of Steph Curry's steadfast loyalty with latest incident, indefinite suspension"

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West Coast Preps Sacramento: "Christian Brothers basketball star Exander Irving-Romero with an offer from Pacific University."

Irving-Romero is a 5-foot-10 combo guard.

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Gladiator Basketball: "Gladiator Alum Honorable Mention All State G David (Moreau Catholic High)  Hector helps Southwest Baptist University win vs Drury University 65-62 at get his 1st double double of the season!" 13 points, 10 rebounds.

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Jasir Rencher: "Blessed to say that I have received an offer from the University of Xavier. Thank you to Coach Miller and his staff for believing in me."

Rencher is 6-foot-5, attending Archbishop Riordan and in the 2025 class.

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East Bay Pioneers: "Sunday Funday. @eastbaymbb starts the week on top. Focus. Determination. Teamwork."

Cal State East Bay is tied for first place in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. Congrats.

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GAME  SCORES

CCCMBCA scores, Friday, Dec. 15

• Merritt College 71, Shasta College 47
• Foothill College 95, Copper Mountain College 55
• Butte College 68, Sierra College 57
• Porterville College 51, Monterey Peninsula College 44
• Feather River College 75, Mendocino College 71
• West Valley College 81, San Joaquin Delta College 66 Sophomore and Montana signee Jeremiah (Clayton Valley Charter) Dargan scored 33 points.
• Santa Barbara City College 71, Hartnell College 67
• Gavilan College 79, Columbia College 74
• Los Medanos College 82, College of San Mateo 77
• Chabot College 88, Diablo Valley College 79
• Yuba College 87, College of the Redwoods 85 It's the 500th victory for Yuba Coach Doug Cornelius.
• City College San Francisco 81, Contra Costa College 67
• Cabrillo College 110, College of Alameda 56
• San Jose City College 75, Ohlone College 59
• Pasadena City College 65, Santa Rosa Junior College 61

Cal Pac Conference scores, Friday, Dec. 15

• Park-Gilbert (AZ) 84, University of La Verne 80 full box score

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NCAA scores, Saturday, Dec. 16

• Santa Clara 69, Washington State 61 full box score
• Utah State 54, USF 53 full box score Ryan Beasley is back for the Dons and played 18 minutes.
• UC Davis 82, Pacific 61 full box score Ty Johnson tallied 30 points for the Aggies.
• Ole Miss 88, California 78 full box score
• St. Mary's 69, UNLV 67 2OT  full box score Aiden (Campolindo High) Mahaney had nine points on 3-20 overall shooting, 1-9 from long distance and committed five fouls. Still, the Gaels found a way to win.
• Purdue 92, Arizona 84 full box score Keshad (San Leandro High) Johnson finished with 24 points and eight rebounds (including a pair of treys) for the Cats.

CCCMBCA scores, Saturday, Dec, 16

• West Valley College 99, City College San Francisco 57
• Sierra College 80, Shasta College 58
• Allan Hancock College 56, Monterey Peninsula College 59
• Cerritos College 73, Fresno City College 68 Cerritos box score
• Butte College 84, Merritt College 76
• San Jose City College 77, Siskiyous College 70
• San Joaquin Delta College 81, Contra Costa College 58
• Mendocino College 69, Copper Mountain College 64
• Las Positas College 81, Porterville College 72 Las Positas box score
• Skyline College 92, Solano College 72
• Reedley College 76, Cañada College 72 Reedley box score
• Foothill College 70, Feather River College 59
• Cuesta College 79, Hartnell College 64
• Yuba College 61, Pasadena City College 59 PCC box score
• Santa Rosa Junior College 97, College of the Redwoods 86 SRJC box score
• Cuesta College 79, Hartnell College 64 full box score

CCAA scores, Saturday, Dec. 16

• Cal Poly Humboldt 79, Western Oregon 78 full box score
• Cal State East Bay 91, Simpson University 49 full box score
• Sonoma State 70, Fresno Pacific 52 full box score

PacWest Conference, Saturday, Dec. 16

• Point Loma 79, Westmont 75 full box score
• Concordia University 64, Dominican University 61full box score
• Sonoma State 70, Fresno Pacific 52 full box score
• Biola 96, Academy of Art 93 full box score

CalPac Conference, Saturday, Dec. 16

• Menlo College 105, Pacific Union College 54 full box score
• St. Katherine 86, Thompson Rivers University 57 full box score
• Northwestern 61, Westcliff 52 full box score
• Cal State East Bay 91, Simpson 49 full box score
• Pomona- Pitzer 78, La Sierra 63 full box score

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NCAA scores, Sunday, Dec. 17

• Montana 86, San Jose State University 75 full box score Freshman guard provided 15 points plus seven assists for the victors. Montana went 23-27 at the foul line, the Spartans 6-9. SJSU was also out-boarded 44-27.
• Stanford 82, Idaho 64 full box score Stanford frosh Andrej (Jesuit High) Stojakovic led his squad with 17 points.
• Nevada 72, Hawaii 66 full box score
• Illinois 74, Colgate 57 full box score Coleman (Antelope High/Prolific Prep) Hawkins led the Illini with 16 points. He also grabbed seven boards.

CCAA scores, Sunday, Dec 17

• Central Washington 81, Cal State San Marcos 74 OT full box score
• Hawaii Pacific 82, Cal State San Bernardino 71 full box score
• San Francisco State 74, Concordia (Neb.) 73 full box score Newcomer Jailen (Mountain View High/Gavilan College) Daniel-Dalton posted a 19 point, 12 rebound double-double. Here's our earlier feature on him.

PacWest Conference, Sunday, Dec. 17

• Alaska 64, Hawaii-Hilo 61 full box score
• Chaminade 70, Lincoln 67 full box score

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