News Bits
"(Stanford) Men’s Basketball Adds (guard Jaylen) Blakes as Graduate Transfer"
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College of San Mateo Men's Basketball: "We’re excited to announce Jack Busenhart has accepted an athletic scholarship to continue his career as a student-athlete to Benedictine University, Mesa!"
The 6-foot-7, 215 Busenhart is a sophomore out of Santa Cruz High. Benedictine is a member of the Cal Pacific Conference which includes UC Merced, Simpson University, Cal Maritime and Pacific Union College as Northern California members.
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Verbal Commits: "Former UT Arlington F Montez Young, Jr. has committed to Academy of Art (DII)."
He's a 6-foot-5, 190 junior.
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Verbal Commits: "Former Texas A&M–Commerce G/F Robbie Armbrester is transferring to Academy of Art (DII)."
He's a 6-foot-5, 220 junior.
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Garret Dutro: "I would like to thank the university of Wisconsin Green Bay and my teammates for an incredible year with memories that will last a lifetime. With that being said, due to recent coaching changes I will be entering the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility.?
A redshirt freshman, he's 6-foot-6, 175 and out of Placer High.
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Jacob Williford: "Blessed to receive a D1 offer from San Jose State University. Thanks Coach Gipson. Go Spartans!"
Williford is a 6-foot-4 2026 guard out of Texas. He's currently ranked #9 in the greater Houston area.
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Milandev Chatha: "Blessed to receive an offer from Lawrence Tech University."
LTU is located in Michigan.
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John Bynum Jr.: "Former Las Positas guard Isaiah Victor is available after transferring from Union University."
Victor is out of Manteca High.
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Chabot Gladiator Basketball: "Gladiator Basketball is excited about the commitment of 6’5 190 G/F Zion Yeargin (Salesian Prep). Zion comes from “WINNING” HI GPA, hi level 3pt shooting, toughness, skill. 🚨4 year coaches 🚨 get on him!"
Chabot Gladiator Basketball: "Gladiator 6’6 Soph F Mateo Hamilton is on his official visit at La Sierra University in Riverside, CA."
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College of San Mateo Men's Basketball: "We’re excited to announce JJ Montgomery has accepted an athletic scholarship to continue his career as a student-athlete to NAIA powerhouse, Bellevue University!"
Montgomery is a 5-foot-11 guard out of Mt. Eden High in Hayward. He averaged 10.1 points and 2.0 assists this past season.
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From "Trail Blazers hold third workout session for NBA draft prospects": "...Keshad Johnson, 6-6 forward, Arizona: Johnson shot 53% from the field and 38.7% on threes while averaging 11.5 points and 5.9 rebounds as a senior. He was named to the Pac-12′s honorable mention all-defensive team..."
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Bemidji State MBB (MN): "Please help us officially welcome Jalen (Liberty Ranch High/Las Positas College) Patterson to the Beaver basketball family.
- 6’1 PG
- Transfer from D2 Chadron State
- Averaged 8PPG, 3APG and 3RPG in 2023-24
- Led California Junior Colleges in APG at 7 in 2022-23
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Team Lillard Basketball: "Maximus VanLaningham (2026) received an offer from Montana."
It seems Montana poaches a kid from Nor Cal every year. MVL attends Woodcreek High.
Team Lillard Basketball: "Jasir Rencher (2025) has received an offer from BYU."
Just don't see this happening.
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Marcellas Jackson has committed to Coach James Giacomazzi/Las Positas College. Jackson is 6-foot-6, 200 and attends school in Sacramento.
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