Potpourri, May 24

News Bits

New Sac State Head Coach Michael Czepil

Jeff Borzello: "NEWS: LSU is hiring Sacramento State head coach David Patrick as Matt McMahon's associate head coach, sources told ESPN. It will be Patrick’s second stint in Baton Rouge after serving on Johnny Jones’ staff from 2012-16. Proven high-major recruiter with head coaching experience."

Wow, wow,wow! I really thought Patrick would stay around longer but with NIL money now playing such a dominant role in college basketball and the Hornets having no hope of ever building up a 'war chest' for recruiting and retaining purposes...

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Jeff Goodman: "Michael Czepil will be interim coach for this season, school announced."

He was the associate head coach.

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John Bynum Jr.: "Drew Fischer (Sacramento City College) has committed to Cal Maritime. Fischer averaged 6.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 7.8 assists last season for the Panthers."

He is one tough player. Congrats to him.

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"Harvard transfer forward Chisom Okpara commits to Stanford"

A very much needed pickup at 6-foot-8, 225. Kyle Smith and Crew are working it.

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John Bynum Jr.: "Jamaal Unuakhalu (Moorpark) has committed to UC Davis. Unuakalu averaged 14.5 points and 10.7 rebounds last season for the Raiders."

He's 6-foot-7, 210. The Defensive Player of the Year in the Western State North Conference (3.0 blocked shots), he also shot 57% overall, 78% at the foul line and was noted for his good motor.

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Verbal Commits: "LSU, SMU and St. John's offered 2025 Archbishop Riordan (CA) G/F Jasir Rencher."

That's a geographic assortment of suitors. I have a hunch (which that and a $10 bill will likely get you a single special coffee nowadays at Starbucks) Cal will win this battle, especially if the Bears enjoy a solid initial season in the ACC.

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Verbal Commits: "2026 St. John Bosco (CA) G Brandon McCoy, Jr. has received an offer from Stanford."

McCoy has great game and great grades. But it's hard to see him bypassing UCLA.

Stanford has also offered 2026 6-foot-5 guard Junior County out of Utah.

California also offered him early this month.

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Obinna Ekezie Jr.: "Blessed to receive my 3rd D1 offer from Stanford."

The 2027 prospect stands 7-foot, weighs 220 and plays for Prolific Prep and Team Lillard.

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Verbal Commits: "Stanford and Virginia Tech offered 2025 Cathedral (IN) F Brady Koehler."

Koehler is a 6-foot-9 forward out of Indiana.

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Verbal Commits: "2024 RIG Mark (SWE) G Eddie Hedqvist has committed to Pacific."

He's a 6-foot-5 guard.

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Isaiah Ackerman:"Blessed to receive a D1 offer from UC Riverside. Thank you very much to the coaching staff for believing in me. Big thank you to all the coaches, my family and friends who have helped me throughout the way."

He's a 6-foot-4 guard out of the 831 (Santa Cruz area) with a solid all-around game and a 4.0 GPA.

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6-foot-1 guard Elijah Perryman, attending Clayton Valley Charter High. picked up recent offers from Santa Clara,, San Francisco, Weber State, Montana, Montana State and Cal Baptist." link

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Verbal Commits D2: "Cal State East Bay and Colorado State–Pueblo offered 2024 Triton College (IL) F Antonio Lisenbee."

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Verbal Commits D2: "St. Edward's G Jayden Johnston has received an offer from Chico State.

Johnston is a 6-foot-4 D2 transfer with a year of eligibility remaining."

Johnston also has an offer from Metro State.

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Jake Lieberman: "2025 prospect Angelino Mark out of Notre Dame HS (CA) & Oakland Soldiers tells me that he’s now hearing from Utah, Washington & USC. Offers: Cal, Northwestern, Texas A&M, UC Riverside, University of San Diego, +."

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Luka Radovanovic: "Thank you to Coach Ryan Bisio and (College of the) Redwoods for giving me this opportunity. Truly grateful and looking forward to the future."

Rado is a 6-foot-6 forward out of Vanden High.

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24/7 High School Hoops: "2024 F Ethan Lathan tells LeagueRDY he’s taking an official visit to Boise State today and tomorrow. Lathan was originally committed to Old Dominion before deciding to reopen his recruitment. He also plans to visit San Francisco in early June. One of the top big men on the board in the ‘24 class."

At 6-foot-11, he appears to be playing with Team Lillard right now.

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Chabot Gladiator Basketball: "6’2 G Gavin is a hi level “smooth” 3pt shooting combo guard that plays tough D and to win!"

Gavin Marin is out of Arroyo Grande High.

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Verbal Commits: "2025 Salt Lake CC (UT) F/C Xavier Edmonds has received an offer from California."

At 6-foot-9, 240, he's out of southern California.

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Verbal Commits: "2025 Heritage Christian (CA) F Dillan Shaw has received an offer from Stanford."

He stands 6-foot-8, 200. This is an article from June 2023 on Shaw.

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