News Bits
Simply Basketball: "Congratulations Elias Obenyah on his commitment to StanfordMB!!"
Wow! Deep down, I knew this was coming. Or maybe I just wanted it to happen. Coach Kyle Smith and Company are lining up a monster class, possibly Stanford's best ever, so it will be great hoops, great education and a great setting. That's a helluva three-pointer. From Bill Mellis to Kyle Smith, from Salesian Prep to The Farm. All this due to the hard work of a wonderful young man in the classroom and on the court.
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Alex Sarrett: "Congratulations to Will Corbett on his commitment to Chico State! Amazing to see all of the hard work pay off! #GoBells"
The 6-foot-3 Corbett led his Bellarmine Prep squad to a 17-11 record and played for the Jalen Green Elite AAU 17u squad. He also had an offer from Dominican University.
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"D2 DIRT: Merced set to hire Stevenson's Stewart as new Head Basketball Coach"
Stewart replaces Kevin Pham who departed on a 20-7, 10-0 plus entry into the NAIA national tournament high.
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Rodger Bohn: "6'6 '26 Elijah Hayeems out of BigTyme Prep Academy (TX)"> has committed to Bryant. 6'6 NorCal product is great get for Jamion Christian and staff due to size and ability to play anywhere from PG-SF in America East.Super solid shooter & utilizes size vs smaller guards."
Out of San Francisco, the 2026 6-foot-6 Hayeems is an International High/Stuart Hall High alum. Bryant University is located in Rhode Island.
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Tayshaun Williams: "After talking with Coach Gipson, I am blessed to announce that I have received my first Division 1 offer from San Jose State."
Williams is a 2026 6-foot-4 combo guard out of Montana who apparently is attending a prep school in Texas.
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Verbal Commits: "2026 SoCal Academy (CA) G Oliver Kullamäe has received an offer from San José State."
Murray State and UC Santa Barbara have also offered the 6-foot-3 backcourter who is a native of Estonia.
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"NCAA rules former G League player Thierry Darlan eligible"
The 6-foot-6 Darlan will be a junior at Santa Clara. He should be a big help.
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Randal Bessolo: "Bay Area Basketball Coaches Association and CCSF are hosting our 3rd Annual Coaches Clinic on 10/4. Great opportunity to learn and network." Sign-up here.
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Ahmere Carson: "I want to thank Coach Smart, Coach Cole, and the Pacific Men’s Basketball program for an amazing visit. I’m blessed and grateful to receive an offer from the University of the Pacific."
Carson is a 6-foot-3 sophomore point at Odessa College in Texas.
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JUCO Roundup: "Ahmere Carson has earned an offer from San Jose State. 6’3 So G Odessa."
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Trent Lincoln: "Blessed to receive an offer from San José State!"
Lincoln is a 6-foot-3 sophomore lefty point attending Gulf Coast State College in Florida but who was at Chipola College last season.
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"Rod Barnes to step away from CSUB men's basketball after 14 seasons"
Not surprising considering the major legal issues his now former assistant coach faces. Barnes did a helluva job considering the few resources in his favor at Bakersfield.
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Verbal Commits: "2028 Ridge View (SC) G R.J. Davis has received an offer from California."
Wake Forest also just offered him, his first. Davis is a 6-foot-5 shooting guard.
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Team Rampage Basketball: "Congrats to Tyler Bailey (2026) on receiving an offer from Cal State San Marcos‼️ Well deserved and a great program with a new coaching staff."
The 6-foot-5 Bailey attends Serra High.
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Carlton Perrilliat Jr.: "My first 3 games of the season. 7 tds ,14 rec ,257 yds."
So will he sign for football or basketball (as a shooting guard/wing)? Thus far, he has offers from Colorado State, Weber State and Cal Poly for football and Idaho in basketball.
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"Men's Basketball Announces Coaching Additions"
"The San Francisco State men's basketball team announces a pair of coaching additions prior to the start of the 2025-26 season. Former Gator Alex Gilat joins the staff as an assistant coach, while RJ Arciaga will serve as a volunteer assistant coach..."
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Boss Mhoon: "Had a great time watching practice and visiting Santa Clara. Excited to building new relationships with the staff!!"
The Broncos are getting in early on the 6-foot-5 2028 prospect.
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Here's the 2025-26 San Jose City College roster. Coach Devin Aye has plenty of talents out of northern California.
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