News Bits
CCCMBCA: "Celebration of Life for Percy Carr will be held on Saturday, August 24, at 2pm. It will be held in the gymnasium at San Jose City College. All are welcome."
Here's hoping it will be videotaped/recorded for posterity.
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League Him: "Jaylen Wells put on a versatile shotmaking display in the NBA Summer League semifinals, scoring 28 points on 9-of-12 FG, 6-of-7 from three, and 6-of-6 FT in the win. The Memphis Grizzlies drafted the 6'7" wing with the 39th pick and signed him to a four-year, $7.9 million deal."
Click here for video of Wells' exploits. He's the pride of Folsom High and Sonoma State.
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St. Mary's Hoops: "Nothing like a homecoming 🏡 We’re proud to announce the hiring of Gael alumnus EJ Rowland as our newest Assistant Coach!"
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Demarrion Vann-Kelly: "100% committed NEOMensBBall"
That's North Eastern Oklahoma A&M College for the 6-foot-5 2025 guard out of Monterey Trail High.
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"What’s it like when Steph Curry shows up at a pickup game? ‘Even the adults were screaming’"
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Frank Burlison from the Big Time Tournament this past weekend in Las Vegas. A number of Nor Cal talents are featured.
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Team Arsenal: "2026 6’3 Brayde Kuykendall (California HS) with an impressive performance scoring 40 pts 6 reb 5 stls playing up in 17u Division."
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Devin Ugland: "LV Big Time Notes: I’m intrigued by the potential of 2025 wing/forward Elijah Hayeems of Lakeshow. 6-5+ with a projectable frame that will fill out in weight room. Beast on the off. boards, quick 2nd jump for put backs, can step out and knock down face-up jumpers. One to track."
He attends Stuart Hall High/San Francisco.
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Shanku Nair: "26 Jack Shull finished with a hyper-efficient 20 points without a 3. Handle manipulation, touch, and tough shot making were all on display this evening. Has been super productive this entire summer."
Shull stands 6-foot-4 and attends Folsom High.
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Skyline Basketball: "Just a few clips of this year’s team sharing the ball. They were fun to coach!!
Our offense is based on spacing, ball movement, and unselfish players. This year’s team had all that…and then some."
Here's the video. Very few dribbles, keeping the defense off balance and on the move.
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"The Warriors are making the right choice with Brandin Podziemski"
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Stellar Hoops: "Class of 2027 6’7 (Upward Stars 3SSB) Joshua Leonard has been offered by California. Joshua is versatile offensively, hits jumpers, strong motor on both ends of the court, makes plays for others, guards multiple positions, skilled, leader, winning attitude & explosive finisher."
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Isaiah Johnson: "I am blessed to receive an offer from UC Davis."
Johnson is a 6-foot-1 point from the Southland.
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