News Bits
Sacramento Renegades: "Congratulations to Sebastian James. Cal Poly Humboldt got a steal. Let’s work."
James is a 6-foot-7 wing attending Sheldon High and playing AAU with the Sacto Renegades.
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"Herb Sendek's Contract Extended Through 2030"
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Parker Spees: "Blessed to receive an offer from UC Rivers."
The 6-foot-9 2026 Spees attends San Joaquin Memorial High.
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"The D1 Obsession: Chasing the Dream" - Dino Cook Sr.
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Modesto Junior College Men's Basketball: "Excited to welcome 6’6 Guard Souleymane Oussoukpevi from Rueil Athletic Club, France to the Pirate Family."
Coach Brice Fantazia adds another French talent to his 2025-26 roster.
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Jake Lieberman: "6’2 Central Michigan transfer Gus Salem has committed to West Valley College Juco. Salem took a medical redshirt year at CMU in 2024. High level PG that can pass, handle and shoot."
Coach Yoshikawa keeps reloading for the 2025-26 season.
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"(Jaden) McClanahan Returns to Utah Valley as Graduate Assistant"
McClanahan is out of Salesian Prep.
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Verbal Commits: "2026 Snow College (UT) F/C Aaron Bliss has received an offer from Sacramento State."
The 6-foot-10, 210 pound Bliss is a freshman out of Ponderosa High located just above the Sacto area.
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Compton Magic: "6-5 Cameron Anderson ERHS Basketball has picked up an offer from San Jose State."
Anderson is a 2028 prospect.
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Dhani Miller: "After a great conversation with Coach Gipson. I am extremely blessed to receive a offer from San Jose State University."
Miller is a 6-foot-2 2026 point.
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Joe Tipton: "4⭐️ Aziz Olajuwon, the son of NBA Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, has scheduled the following official visits, he tells Rivals:
- Stanford: July 31st
- Cincinnati: September 26th
- TCU: October 3rd"
If he comes west, could it be the start of Phi Slama Jama II?
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Mid-Major Madness: "MMM Big West Preseason Newcomer of the Year: Aidan Mahaney (UCSB. One of the best three-point shooters in the country is coming back out west and is ready to feast. He was an all-league player at Saint Mary’s and started five games at UConn. Great system for him by the beach."
The pride of Campolindo High.
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Steven Karr: "There is no player (excluding GU) in the WCC I’m more interested in watching this season than Mantas Juzenas. I think he’s going to be a monster for SMC as the season rolls along. Could see him winning POY during his time there if he stays."
The Gaels would benefit from having a step-forward guy. Juzenas is a 6-foot-6 freshman wing out of Lithuania. Steven Karr is a bigtime Gonzaga fan so this isn't a Gael diehard writing.
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