News Bits
Simply Basketball: "Jasir Rencher will be making his college commitment this Thursday 10/3/24 5:30pm PST at Riordan HS."
It looks like he is down to these five: Washington, LSU, Texas A&M, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
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California guard signee Semetri Carr "was set to transfer to San Francisco’s Archbishop Riordan but his transfer was denied so he’s now attending Redwood High School in Larkspur - his local public school..."
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"Rob Jeter Adds Veteran Coach Donald Williams To Staff"
Williams assisted at SJSU for just over a decade and this (Southern Utah University) is his return to the D1 level. Congrats.
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"Matthew Sluka's NIL dispute with UNLV hinges on verbal offer"
This is going to happen more and more. When the first NIL 'disagreement' occurs in college basketball just requires patience.
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Interest from the Bears MAY have waned since the commit from Semetri Carr. Now Carr could also play some at the 2 spot but the Bears also have a commit from a sharpshooting high school wing who will likely be positioned more/mostly as a 2 guard.
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Winston Salem Christian Men's Basketball: "2025 6'5 PG Adriel Nyorha has received an offer from San Jose State."
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Cameron Salerno: "College basketball news: Sacramento native and current San Francisco PG Isa Silva will redshirt this season, per sources. Silva played last season at Long Beach State and will play for the Dons during the 2025-26 campaign. Former Stanford signee from the 2021 recruiting class."
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Jalen Stokes: "Davis??🐴 #officialvisit"
Formerly of Dublin High, the 2025 Dougherty Valley High guard officially visited Montana in mid-month September. The Aggies have a recent history of producing high scoring guards so...
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Jake Lieberman: "Freshman 7' Ryan Hunt our of Eastern Arizona College (Juco) is hearing from Charlotte, Indiana State, West Virginia, Bowling Green, San Jose State, Montana & UC San Diego, i'm told."
North Carolina Charlotte is the Aussie's top D1 offer to date.
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HS Top Recruits: "2025 4⭐️ JJ Mandaquit tells me the following schools have been in to see him recently.
- Louisville
- BYU
- Washington
- Creighton
- Cal"
The 6-foot-1 Mandaquit attends Utah Prep.
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Derek Murray: "⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2026 Archie McFadden (6’2 PG) of NTChoops has earned an offer from HC Dennis Gates and Missouri.
California HC Mark Madsen was in as well for McFadden & ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Toni Bryant."
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Julius V: "Godson Okokoh is 6’9 with a 7’3 wingspan & a skill set. Okokoh is relentless on the glass & protects the rim. Elite instincts & timing. One of the top prospects in the 2027 class. Offers from UCLA, USC, West Virginia, Bowling Green, Creighton, Cal, & Arizona St."
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Adam Finkelstein: "There was one underclassman who made a major statement this weekend and that’s Obinna Ekezie. One of the best I’ve seen in 2027 so far."
Ekezie is a 7-footer at Prolific Prep and Team Lillard. He was participating in the Wooten 150.
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BABCA and CCSF to host coaches clinic on October 5
Bay Area Basketball Coaches Association is proud to announce that it is hosting its 2nd Annual Coaches Clinic in partnership with CCSF on October 5th at CCSF. We have a great line-up of coaches presenting including new Fresno State Head Coach Vance Walberg and Sue Phillips of Mitty and USA Basketball. Other presenters include: Vince Inglima of SF State, Bryan Rooney of CSU East Bay, and Justin Labaugh of CCSF. All Coaches from all levels are welcome. We are hosting to serve the community and only ask for a voluntary contribution to cover the cost of lunch.
Note BABCA will be hosting GirlsCaliLive25 in June again so we would like to get more High School Girls coaches involved in our organization.
BABCA & CCSF BASKETBALL
PRESENT THE 2024 FALL COACHES’ CLINIC
- Saturday, October 5, 2024
- City College of San Francisco Gym
- 50 Frida Kahlo Way
- San Francisco, CA
- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Featuring:
- Vance Walberg Fresno State
- Sue Phillips Archbishop Mitty and USA Basketball
- Vince Inglima S.F. State
- Bryan Rooney CSU East Bay
- Justin Labaugh C.C.S.F.
Topics to be anounced.
Doors Open 8:00 for fellowship with coffee and donuts.
Starting at 9:00 each speaker will present for one hour (9:00, 10:30, 11:30, 1:00, 2:00)
Lunch at 12:30
BABCA requests a $25 contribution to cover costs and a BABCA membership,
BABCA was founded in 2021 as a part of the “Let Them Play California" movement to advocate for a return to high school sports.
COST: Your $25 voluntary contribution will help us defray the costs of this Clinic and give you a one-year membership for October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025.
Payments can be made to: (Venmo @Randy-Bessolo; checks payable to BABCA, 50 San Rafael Way, San Francisco 94127). Visit BABCA.org
CONTACT: Chris Lavdiotis 510 610 3430; Randy Bessolo 415 418 4568; Justin Labaugh 415 577 7019
RSVP coachlavdiotis@aol.com. Walk-ins welcome!
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