Potpourri, May 8

News Bits

Ethan Kassel: "I’ve been told Saint Mary’s is blocking four-star recruit Zion Sensley’s release from his NLI. He announced his intention to decommit following associate head coach Justin Joyner’s departure for Michigan. Sensley will need to file an appeal with the NCAA for his release."

With no 'news' or even chatter on Sensley's next home, it confirms Michigan is it. Would love to be listening in on Bennett's and Joyner's post-Sensley's departure phone conversations. 

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Jake Lieberman: "Allen tells me that he’s taking a visit to Cal State East Bay today (May 7).

Freshman 6' PG Kendall Allen out of Harcum Junior College (Full Qualifier) tells me that he's receiving interest from the NEC, MAAC & D2 programs. Averaged 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists & 1.2 steals."

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Dave McMenamin: "The Lakers have parted ways with the entire coaching staff beyond Darvin Ham, sources told ESPN, including Phil Handy - who coached under both Ham and Frank Vogel in L.A. The L.A. Times was first to report."

Handy has no worries as the new coach will either pick him up or another team will gladly do so. He has one year remaining on his Laker contract.

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Portal Updates: "UTSA transfer Carlton Linguard Jr. has committed to San Francisco. The 7’0” senior center started 27/32 games, averaging 9.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. Linguard shot 52% from 2, and 31% from 3 (38/124). Nice addition for the Dons. Linguard is great at scoring at the rim, is a rim protector, and is a good 3 point shooter for his size."

His name sounds like the latest addition to a law firm but he will help the Dons.

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Portal Updates: "Stanford has landed a commitment from USC transfer Oziyah Sellers. The 6’5” sophomore guard appeared in 33 games, averaging 5.2 points, and 1.0 rebound. Sellers shot 49% from 2, and 43% from 3 (24/56). Lengthy guard who’s a strong defender, and good shooter."

Heard nothing about Sellers since the early days of the transfer portal opening. It's likely he committed soon but it took a while to get Sellers through the academic side of Stanford admissions. Not that he would have such a problem anywhere else. Nice pickup.

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"Stan State Men’s Basketball Announces the Signing of Fabian Reichstadt"

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Jake Lieberman: "6'10 sophomore Thomas Tut out of Garden City Junior College tells me that he's being recruited the hardest by the following:

•  Jax State	•  UMKC
•  UMBC	•  San Jose State
•  USTA	•  Tarleton State
•  Robert Morris	•  Jacksonville U
•  +

14.5 points, 9.8 rebounds."

That list of skills looks beatable for the Spartans but who knows if Tut wishes to come out west"

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Skyline College Basketball: "Congratulations to Darrin Lum (Lincoln HS) on his commitment to Willamette University. It’s been an unbelievable story for Darrin at Skyline. Really excited he has earned this opportunity…his story is not over. PROUD he represents our #SkylineMBBFam."

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Ryan Raddle: "UMKC Redshirt Malik Olafioye is in the transfer portal. Olafioye was 3⭐️ HS prospect w/ HM-MM offers out of Michigan.

Schools heard from so far:

He's a 6-foot-2 freshman guard. Those other schools are beatable for SJSU, a member of he Mountain West Conference. But have to note that Oakland made a splash by beating Kentucky in this year's Big Dance. 

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"Underhand clout: Warriors legend Rick Barry’s son Canyon eyes Olympic gold in Paris"

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Jeff Goodman: "EXCLUSIVE: Coleman Hawkins UNPLUGGED!!! His decision, the portal, NBA draft, the incorrect perception some have of him, how to fix college sports and more!!!"

Jeff Goodman interviews Coleman Hawkins of Prolific Prep and Antelope High. Hit this link.

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Philip Sanchez: "Congrats Avery Sanchez for being named Pitman HS Scholar Athlete of the Year (x3)"

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New Modesto Junior College Head Coach Brice Fantazia continues to load up on talent:

MJC Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’1 Guard Jahmaree Gonder to the Pirate family. Jahmaree is a transfer from Arizona Christian University and former all league player from Beyer High School."

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MJC Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’7 Forward Myles Clayton to the Pirate family. Myles is a transfer from Las Positas College."

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MJC Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’4 Guard Amare Suggs of Modesto Christian High School to the Pirate family. Amare is a two time SJS D1 champion."

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MJC Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’ Guard DaeLeon Neal of Venture Academy the 2024 D4 CIF SJS Champions to the Pirate family."

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MJC Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’3 Guard Rolando Bazan of Riverbank High School to the Pirate family.

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MJC Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’3 Guard Marquise Greene to the Pirate family. Marquise is a transfer from West Hills Lemoore."

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MJC Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’4 Guard Malachi Miller to the Pirate family. Malachi is a transfer from University of Redlands."

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MJC Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’8 Guard Marques Greene to the Pirate family. Marques is a transfer from West Hills Lemoore where he averaged 13 points and 9 rebounds a game for the Golden Eagles last season.

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The Portal Report: "Quinnipiac forward Rihards Vaver has also heard from:

•  Saint Mary’s

•  Pacific"

He just signed with Washington State.

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