News Bits
Simply Basketball: "Kellen Hampton has committed to the University of the Pacific!"
The 6-foot-6 Hampton is a solid building block for the new coaching regime at UOP. His signing brings instant Nor Cal credibility to Coach Dave Smart's program as he begins his re-build. Hampton started out at Moreau Catholic High. Projection: Likely will need time to adjust but certainly has the potential to be a starter by his sophomore season.
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Krister Skrinda: "I am 1000000% committed to the Stanford University and the admissions process! Thank you to all my family, Coaches, trainers, Coach Smith, Coach Reveno and the entire SMBB Coaching staff for this opportunity."
Skrinda is a 6-foot-10 2025 Latvian forward currently playing for Rigas Zelli in Latvian-Estonian basketball league. He averaged 17.7 + 10.4 at U18 Euros last summer. He displays excellent three-point shooting prowess plus the ability to dribble and pull up for an open attempt. Projection: has the promise of becoming a starter and soon at the 4 spot.
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Verbal Commits: "2025 Perkiomen (PA) G K.J. Cochran has committed to Santa Clara."
Cochran is a 6-foot-4 point (where he can best use his size) coming off an official visit to check out the Bronco program. He also tripped to Loyola Chicago and received other offers from St. Joseph's, Temple, Rhode Island and Duquesne. He cancelled a trip to Boise State after returning home from Santa Clara. Projection: Looks to be a starter right away.
"4-star point guard KJ Cochran commits to Santa Clara"
"Santa Clara comes calling for Perkiomen School's KJ Cochran"
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Chase Rawlins: "I will be visiting Sac State on October 12th."
The Hornets would be wise to apply a full court press to the 2025 6-foot-6 combo guard attending Folsom High and also on the court with the Rose City Ballers. He'll be in college all four years and improve each season.
"Steve Kerr on his summer of gold medals, politics, and huge changes for the Warriors"
Tim Kawakami goes long form on Steve Kerr
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Marco Pagliariccio: "Jordan Ford in Trento’s L in Gran Canaria:
- 32 pts
- 11/11 2pts (!!!)
- 3/4 3pts
- 1/1 FT
- 2 reb
- 2 ast
- 36 eff
One of the craziest debut in a Euro competitivo I can remember."
Folsom High and St.Mary's Gaels finest.
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"Jonathan Kuminga Discusses Potential Extension, Desire For Starting Role"
Tim Kawakami writes again.
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Gavilan College MBB: "Congratulations to Kashwell Pugh on signing a scholarship with Doane University Men's Basketball to further his education and continue his basketball career! Big time young man right here!"
Pugh stands 6-foot-7 and graduated from Andrew Hill High. Doane University is located in Nebraska.
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Does any NBA talent today sell all that many shoes a la yesteryear?
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Verbal Commits: "2027 Prolific Prep (CA) F/C Obinna Ekezie, Jr. has received an offer from Texas A&M."
He's a 7-footer who also possesses offers from Kentucky, Arizona State, Houston, Stanford and California. He plays AAU ball with Team Lillard.
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Golden State Prep Basketball: "Congrats to our guy Josh Dalton 6’10 2025 on his offer from Washington State University."
Dalton also holds offers from Jacksonville, Tennessee Chattanooga, Pepperdine and Stetson.
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Golden State Prep Basketball: "Congrats to our guy Clayton Mpiana 6’10 2025 on his offer from Fresno State."
He's out of southern California and possesses another offer from UC Riverside.
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Derek Murray: "Michigan was in for ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2025 Winters Grady of Prolific Prep and the Jalen Green Elite.
The programs checking in are becoming more prominent.
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"Nuggets, Aaron Gordon Optimistic About Possible Extension"
Aaron talks about his late brother Drew in the interview.
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