Potpourri, Dec 20

News Bits

"Shake Up Takes Place in CCCMBCA Poll  Cabrillo head coach James Page has his team inside the top three; and West LA coach Anthony Jones has his Wildcats making a move, climbing to No. 5 in this Week's Top 30 Poll"

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"West Valley tops Norcal in Week 6"

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Why even schedule this? What's the benefit?

Ohio defeats Defiance, 108-28

Team
1H
2H
Total
Defiance
19
9
28
Ohio
60
48
108

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"Rookie Brandin Podziemski showed why (Steve) Kerr trusts him to finish games, drawing a charge with less than a second remaining to preserve Sunday’s victory, notes Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Podziemski ranks fourth in the league in drawing offensive fouls, which is one of the reasons he’s starting in place of Wiggins..."

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Cal-Hi Sports Northern California Boys Basketball Player of the Week Jalen Stokes (Dublin) Jr.

We head to the Tri-Valley area of the East Bay portion of the CIF North Coast Section to find our Northern California Boys Player of the Week and it’s at Dublin High that we find our honoree.

The 6-foot-5 wing was considered one of the top sophomore recruits in Northern California and so far in his junior season Stokes has picked up right where he left off. We saw him in person at the NorCal Tip-Off Classic in the one game Dublin has lost in a 5-1 start, but even in that game, a 63-54 loss to St. Ignatius of San Francisco, Stokes was in our opinion the top player on the floor after finishing with a double-double 20 points and 12 rebounds despite drawing multiple defenders.

Last week, Stokes continued to stroke the basketball after leading his team to three wins and the tournament title at the Washington tournament in Fremont. Besides the Tip-Off Classic performance, it’s for his efforts in Fremont that has garnered him this statewide honor.

The tournament MVP went for 30 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and three steals in a 71-55 championship game victory over Amador Valley of Pleasanton. In the opening game against Mission San Jose of Fremont, Stokes had 22 points, eight rebounds and four steals in a 94-42 victory. In a semifinal 93-42 victory over Livermore, and in limited play, he had 12 points, six rebounds and five steals. To start the week and before the tournament began, he played around a half of a 94-49 victory over Hayward, but still had team highs of 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals.

So far this season, and with his play limited in the lopsided wins, Stokes is averaging 20.0 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.

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Simply Basketball: "Connor Amundsen (2024) showing why a D1 program needs him on the team. Not only did he lead the Gridley in points but also CHARGES TAKEN. With 8 total in 3 games"

Hit the "Simply Basketball link for the video of the charges. He understands how to position himself and is willing to sacrifice his body. There is no doubt -- he can help a D1 program.

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"Mr. Underrated: Devin Carson (Los Medanos College)"

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"Hoop Dreams  A look back — and forward — at USF men’s basketball"

A long but complete and informative take on the Dons program since its inception.

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Last week, Shane (Salesian Prep) Bell earned Player of the Week honors in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. He's at Cal State Los Angeles. Bell has one season remaining and we would love to see him finish out in D1.

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Derek Murray: "2025 Jack Bailey (6’10 F) of Riverside Hawks & Blair Academy_NJ has earned an offer from the University of California."

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Opinion

Saw UCLA versus Villanova a week or so ago and, besides being rather boring, I was shocked at the lack of talent on the Bruins squad. Yes, UCLA. Besides big Adem Bona, there were no ready to move on NBA prospects. Their guard play was labored and nondescript. There were no must-stay-with dead-eye shooters. Everything was labored. UCLA has lost every 'big' game thus far this season, losing to Marquette by two and Gonzaga by four, Ohio State by seven and Villanova by nine. Their wins: beating St. Francis, Long Island, Chaminade, Lafayette and UC Riverside (66-65!!!) This ain't your mama's UCLA. There must be some heat being generated under Mick Cronin's behind in Westwood.

*** Just saw that UCLA lost to Cal State Northridge 76-72 last night!!! Make that a bonfire under Mick Cronin.

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Former CCSF talent EJ Neal is struggling with his shooting thus far this season at Idaho. In eight games and 18 minutes an outing, the 6-5 junior is shooting 27% overall, 14% from long range and 65% at the foul line. To his credit, he does have eight steals (one per game) and five blocked shots. He'll pick it up.

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In a December 16th 68-59 loss with UC Santa Barbara, Alex Mirkviladze led Loyola Marymount with both 18 points and nine boards. The 6-foot-8 former Modesto Christian talent is averaging 11.4 points and 5.7 rebounds on the season. He bailed from a disastrous Cal State Northridge program after his freshman season.

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Former UC Davis talent Ezra (Heritage High) Manjon is leading Vanderbilt in scoring this season at 16.1 points per game as well as assists (27) and steals (10). He has played and started in seven games and is on the court for 30 minutes a contest. The Commodores are 4-6. We knew he would be good but didn't see him leading the team! Too bad he didn't go with a better program.

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"Zander Jimenez for the Defense"

At 6-foot-3, he's the best defender in the Bay Area. He stays in good defensive position all 94 feet. Coaches talk all the time about wanting toughness plus guys who can defend. Jimenez brings both. Let's see if those words and that sentiment gets backed up by a righteous offer.

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GAME  SCORES

NCAA scores, Mon, Dec 18

  • UC San Diego 83, Sacramento State 52 full box score
  • Pacific 68, Stanislaus State 46 full box score
  • Loyola Marymount 76, Detroit Mercy 56 full box score Alex (Modesto Christian/Cal State Northridge) Mirkviladze just missed a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds in the rout for the victors.

CCCMBCA scores, Mon, Dec 18

  • Cañada College 81, Merced College 76 OT

CCAA scores, Mon, Dec 18

  • Cal State San Bernardino 70, Alaska Anchorage 64 full box score Dathen (Modesto Christian/Casper College/Las Positas College) Satchell led AA with 16 points.
  • San Francisco State 62, Alaska Fairbanks 58 full box score Guard Tyjean (Antelope High/College of the Sequoias) Burrell had the hot hand and scored 23 points on 7-14, 5-8 and 5-6 shooting respectively.

Pacwest Conference scores, Mon, Dec 18

  • Concordia 81, Academy of Art 74 full box score
  • Biola 79, Dominican 72 full box score
  • Chaminade 88, Texas Tyler 61 full box score Scott (College of the Sequoias) Ator led the Silverswords with 18 points. 
  • Hawai'i Hilo 57, Hastings Broncos 52 full box score
  • Hawai'i Pacific 69, Hoops in Hawai‘i - Lincoln (CA) 66 OT full box score Josh (Alameda High/Ohlone College) Niusulu led the victors with 15 points.

Cal Pac Conference scores, Mon, Dec 18

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NCAA scores, Tue, Dec 19

  • Florida 106, Michigan 101 full box score Zyon (College Park High/UC Riverside) Pullin led the Gators with 22 points, six boards and five assists. He didn't start but played 39 minutes.
  • Montana 73, UC Davis 61 full box score Te'Jon (Salesian Prep/Cal Baptist/CCSF) Sawyer tallied 13 points for the Griz.
  • St. Mary's 71, Middle Tennessee 34 full box score It was a laugher but Aidan Mahaney's shooting problems continued (1-8, 1-6, 1-2). Gotta get him back on track.

CCCMBCA scores, Tue, Dec 19

  • Mendocino College 85, Los Medanos College 72
  • Ohlone College 75, Cabrillo College 74 Coach Jordan Lee's guys pull it off at home.
  • College of Alameda 73, Napa Valley College 63
  • Yuba College 104, Solano College 70 full box score

CCAA scores, Tue, Dec 19

  •  Seattle Pacific 73, Cal State San Marcos 66 full box score
  • Cal State Los Angeles 92, Fresno Pacific 72 full box score Shane (Salesian Prep) Bell was an almost on a double-double with 17 points and nine assists.
  • Long Beach State  , Cal State Dominguez Hills exhibition no score
  • San Francisco State,  Hawai'i Hilo late

Pacwest Conference scores, Tue, Dec 19

  • Point Loma  , Azuza Pacific 83, Point Loma 76 full box score
  • Biola 97, Life Pacific 75 full box score
  • Westmont 82, Northwest Nazarene 67
  • Hawai'i Pacific  , Hoops in Hawaii - Anchorage late
  • San Francisco State  , Hawai'i Hilo late

Cal Pac Conference scores, Tue, Dec 19

  • Chico State 85, Simpson University 55 full box score
  • Antelope Valley 83, Montana Tech 78 full box score Michael (West High/Las Positas College/Chico State) Hayes provided 24 points, 13 boards and five steals for the winners.
  • Dordt 101, Embry-Riddle (AZ) 83 full box score
  • San Diego State 91, St. Katherine 57 full box score

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