tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16352642296923437972024-03-17T20:03:52.076-07:00NorCal HS & College Basketball Central--has moved!for players, coaches and trainers who deserve greater recognitionKevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.comBlogger25179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-29900225728157464422017-05-16T22:31:00.001-07:002017-06-11T20:08:05.732-07:00We moved to a new website today!Nor Cal Basketball has moved to a new website located at: <a href="http://kevindmccarthy.com/bb/wp" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">http://kevindmccarthy.com/bb/wp</a> .<br />
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At our new website, the content is divided into two areas: the <b>Daily Dose</b> and <b>Premium Content</b>. The Daily Dose will continue with our tradition of posting news items and articles I find while scouring the Internet without charge just as before. The Premium Content section will feature more in-depth player and coach interviews and require a nominal subscription. You may subscribe to the Premium Content at <a href="http://kevindmccarthy.com/bb/wp/subscribe/" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">http://kevindmccarthy.com/bb/wp/subscribe/</a> .<br />
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Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-13366213192868779532017-05-15T21:42:00.005-07:002017-05-16T10:59:33.483-07:00Osayande is the Positive Example<div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "century gothic" , "avant garde" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22.8571px; margin-bottom: 10px;">
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How so? Attribute this to a combination of his personal character plus the decision-making process utilized by the 6-foot-9 talent.</div>
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It all began with Team Sage out of Sacramento, a travel squad albeit with an emphasis on academics. “Coach Wornel Simpson saw me playing in a middle school tournament. We talked afterwards and just clicked. My parents loved the organization and Coach Simpson. He took care of me for four or five years.”</div>
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Here’s Benson Osayande Sr. on the Team Sage experience: “I liked the goal setting by Coach Wornel that all his scholar-athletes were expected to maintain at least a 3.30 grade average throughout the academic school year. Benson maintained 3.50 and above throughout. In addition to academics, Team Sage enhances its players’ social accountability. Team Sage provided educationa<br />
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Osayande chose to attend Casper College in Wyoming, a program headed by Coach Dan Russell. “A lot of California JCs were after me but one of the coaches at Nevada knew of the program at Casper and recommended it. I took an official visit in March with my parents and made my decision to go there about a month later.”</div>
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Why the Thunderbirds? “I liked the coaches and the environment, my overall role and fit thet they had the major was looking for.”</div>
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“My wife and I went to Casper College with Benson during his official visit just to know the town, see the school, discuss with the academic advisor and meet the coaches,” Osayande Sr. recalled. “Ultimately, the decision as to where he went was his since he was the one who would have to live there for the next two years.”</div>
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Experiencing daily life similar to that of a four-year school, Osayande resided in a dorm and and was provided with three meals a day in a campus cafeteria.</div>
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One interesting element to the Casper program involved community support. “You live in the dorms but each player has a host family. You could go visit them and hang out, watch TV, play with the kids and they would also provide some meals.”</div>
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About the notorious weather (at least in winter time), he offered, “it was windy and snowed a lot but you get used to it.”</div>
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After two years at Casper College, Osayande entered the recruiting process once again. He liked the coaching staff at Montana State and eventually went with the Bobcats, a move of about 415 miles north and west to Bozeman. “They told me they would work on developing me and Coach [Chris] Haslem is 6-foot-11 with a lot of experience (13 years) playing overseas.”</div>
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This was a decision Osayande made on his own as his parents felt he was experienced enough to do so.</div>
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Again, Osayande Sr: “We had no concern about Benson being in Casper, Wyoming or Bozeman, Montana. While still in Casper College and before he told us, Benson signed with Montana State. I told Benson he is an adult so he should be making decisions for himself.”</div>
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In 31 games this season, Osayande averaged 12.9 minutes, 4.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and shot 54% overall, 71% on free throws. His boardplay broke down with 35 at the offensive end and 48 defensively. About that, he explained, “I just have a knack for the ball on the offensive end. If it’s a three-point shot, I expect a long rebound and position myself outside the key. If a shot is taken from the left side, I position myself on the right side.<br />
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What’s next for him in Bozeman? “I’m working on my game, putting on some pounds and continuing to get better.”</div>
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Osayande was one of two Montana State men’s basketball players named to Big Sky winter academic all-conference list. He is a community health major and wants to work in the health field although he isn’t sure in what endeavor as yet but he first wants to play overseas.</div>
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His recruiting advice to high school upperclassmen? “Don’t rush your decision. By your senior year, know who really is recruiting you and who wants you the most. Don’t choose the biggest name just because it’s the biggest. You want the best for you.”</div>
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Here’s Coach Haslam on the returning senior big: “Benson has been such a great addition to our program here at Montana State both on and off the court. We are excited about his improvement this year and are expecting him to have a great senior year.”</div>
Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-29847896684920506352017-05-15T21:42:00.003-07:002017-05-15T21:42:29.726-07:00Stallworth experiencing alohaYuba College guard <b>Jaaron Stallworth</b> is visiting Hawaii and <b><a href="http://hawaiiwarriorworld.com/court-sense/up-next-jaaron-stallworth/">Brian McInnis</a></b> has the details.Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-87187756404155474832017-05-15T21:42:00.002-07:002017-05-15T21:42:20.405-07:00Kinney kept his eye on the prize and now is a college grad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="https://twitter.com/E_bangah/status/864248855050809345">Erik Kinney</a></b>: <i>"Never felt better. Thank you Lord, and you know this for you Mamma!"</i><br />
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<b><a href="https://twitter.com/YubaMensHoops/status/864222625140137984">Yuba Mens Hoops</a></b>: <i>"It's official.... CSU LA gets steal of the year!! <b>Jihad Woods</b> signs his full ride to be a Golden Eagle!!"</i>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-30286141990641811592017-05-15T21:41:00.001-07:002017-05-15T21:41:18.711-07:00Kimble with an official suitor<b><a href="https://twitter.com/Dkimble12_/status/862854808700465153">Davis Kimble</a></b>: <i>"Blessed to revive my first offer from the University of Alaska Fairbanks"</i><br />
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The 6-foot sophomore guard out of Hayward High averaged 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.3 steals for Cañada College this season.Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-29626048025640291072017-05-15T21:41:00.000-07:002017-05-15T21:41:03.505-07:00UC Davis offers a 2019 point<a href="https://twitter.com/gerryfreitas/status/863568086267342848"><b>Gerry Freitas</b></a>: <i>"The League: Jovan Blacksher 5'11 pt gd (2019) of Shadow Mtn HS (AZ) & Compton Magic offers: Northridge, <b>UC Davis</b>, N Dakota, Nor Colorado, Fresno"</i>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-22619986543030086862017-05-15T21:40:00.005-07:002017-05-15T21:40:48.503-07:00Simpson now in Venezuela<b><i><a href="https://www.court-side.com/news/diamon-simpson-heads-trotamundos-de-carabobo/">"Diamon Simpson heads to Trotamundos de Carabobo"</a></i></b>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-89108631057458999072017-05-15T21:40:00.004-07:002017-05-15T21:40:38.839-07:00Don't forget<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gerry Freitas'<b> Bay Area Memorial Day Classic</b>: Sat-Mon May 27-29 at Jamtown in Oakland and Ultimate Fieldhouse in Walnut Creek<br />
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Get your behind prepared for some serious sitdown.Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-71416182330949754022017-05-15T21:40:00.003-07:002017-05-15T21:40:24.682-07:00Morgan returning homePer <b><a href="http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/malik-morgan-or">Verbal Commits</a></b>, guard <b>Malik Morgan</b> is transferring from Humboldt State to Western Oregon University.<br />
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He's originally from the Beaver StateKevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-54093275818635945062017-05-15T21:40:00.002-07:002017-05-15T21:40:15.078-07:00Vigil honored as top player<b><i><a href="http://www.redding.com/story/sports/2017/05/14/dedication-basketball-pays-off-fall-rivers-vigil/101530784/">"Dedication to basketball pays off for Fall River's Vigil"</a></i></b> -- <b>Matt Chapman</b>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-1450054284675255962017-05-15T21:40:00.001-07:002017-05-15T21:40:07.652-07:00The hoops honorees up Redding way<b><i><a href="http://www.redding.com/story/sports/2017/05/14/all-record-searchlight-boys-team-selected/101492398/">"All-Record Searchlight boys team selected"</a></i></b> -- <b>T.J. Holmes</b>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-11767892141105582552017-05-15T21:40:00.000-07:002017-05-15T21:40:02.413-07:00Hockey be damned<b><i><a href="https://theundefeated.com/features/canada-world-top-elite-prep-basketball/?ex_cid=tutwitter">"Canada is now one of the world’s top sources of elite prep basketball recruits"</a></i></b> -- Michael A. FletcherKevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-49475417949008222022017-05-14T23:27:00.002-07:002017-05-14T23:27:44.208-07:00Sidhu signs with the Keelhaulers<a data-mce-href="https://twitter.com/coach_hitt/status/863264485296881665" href="https://twitter.com/coach_hitt/status/863264485296881665" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">Jason Hitt</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">: "Elliot's Onkar Sidhu officially signs with CalMaritime today! So excited for my little brother!"</span>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-49200981446948726902017-05-14T23:25:00.000-07:002017-05-14T23:25:02.223-07:00Cameron Niven to the Urban Knights<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">
<a data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/OhloneCollegeMensBasketball/posts/1150700805035224" href="https://www.facebook.com/OhloneCollegeMensBasketball/posts/1150700805035224">Ohlone College Men's Basketball</a>: "Earlier this week, Renegade Sophomore Post Cameron Niven from Castro Valley signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball at Academy of Art University (D-2) in San Francisco. We wish Cameron the best of luck for his final two years in the PAC West Conference!!"</div>
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Standing 6-foot-8, 240, he played for the NorCal Jump Squad and Castro Valley High.</div>
Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-3094581813225522722017-05-14T23:23:00.003-07:002017-05-14T23:25:48.105-07:00Butterfield is Mr. Trey<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">
<em>"</em><a data-mce-href="http://www.fiba.com/europecup/16-17/news/who-are-the-four-new-names-in-the-fiba-europe-cup-record-books?playerid=5" href="http://www.fiba.com/europecup/16-17/news/who-are-the-four-new-names-in-the-fiba-europe-cup-record-books?playerid=5">Spencer Butterfield was unstoppable on the perimeter </a><br />
Perhaps reflecting the overall evolution of the game into a more perimeter-oriented one, the record for most three-pointers made in a single game changed hands the most times this season, settling down with Spencer Butterfield of Nanterre.</div>
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The 24-year-old marksman made 11-of-13 three-point attempts against Muratbey Usak Sportif in the Quarter-Finals en route to equaling the FIBA Europe Cup scoring record of 39 points, breaking the 10 three-pointer mark set by John Roberson of Elan Chalon just a week earlier."</div>
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<br />Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-45174061571312272852017-05-14T23:22:00.005-07:002017-05-14T23:22:53.702-07:00Robinson & Eleraky earn their degrees<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">
<a data-mce-href="https://twitter.com/SFCityBasketbal/status/863602403802619904" href="https://twitter.com/SFCityBasketbal/status/863602403802619904">CCSF Mens Basketball</a>: "Congrats to our guys on graduating with bachelors degrees:</div>
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<li> Sami Eleraky-Pacific</li>
<li>Dulani Robinson-Texas Southern"</li>
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<a data-mce-href="https://twitter.com/SFCityBasketbal/status/863602403802619904" href="https://twitter.com/SFCityBasketbal/status/863602403802619904">Click the link</a> to see the photos.</div>
Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-80446508671784852962017-05-14T23:22:00.002-07:002017-05-14T23:22:20.642-07:00Jarrod Nodar moving down the Peninsula<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">
<a data-mce-href="https://twitter.com/SFCityBasketbal/status/863543545721872384" href="https://twitter.com/SFCityBasketbal/status/863543545721872384">CCSF Mens Basketball</a>: "Congrats to @jnodar_33 on signing with Menlo College to finish his college career"</div>
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<a data-mce-href="https://twitter.com/jnodar_33/status/863527246555865088" href="https://twitter.com/jnodar_33/status/863527246555865088">Another link</a></div>
Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-27945089541933491642017-05-14T23:21:00.005-07:002017-05-14T23:21:51.507-07:00Warren transferring to Chico State<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">
Former St. Mary's High guard <a data-mce-href="http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/kevin-warren" href="http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/kevin-warren">Kevin Warren</a> is transferring from Cal State Monterey Bay to Chico State. He averaged 12.7 points plus 3.8 rebounds as a freshman this season.</div>
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<a data-mce-href="http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20170307/SPORTS/170309803" href="http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/article/NE/20170307/SPORTS/170309803">Otter Coach Bob Bishop</a> was let go in early March and a replacement has yet to be name</div>
Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-54946829559053888542017-05-14T23:21:00.002-07:002017-05-14T23:21:28.473-07:00Brandon Alston: Another Tiger possibility<a data-mce-href="https://twitter.com/coreyevans_10/status/863089414603497472" href="https://twitter.com/coreyevans_10/status/863089414603497472" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">"Pacific has offered Lehigh transfer wing Brandon Alston; immediately eligible with two years to play"</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;"> — </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">Corey Evans</b>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-77483039668047921892017-05-14T23:20:00.003-07:002017-05-14T23:20:41.855-07:00A prediction for Clayton Valley High guard Pascoe<a data-mce-href="https://twitter.com/Hsquad99/status/856174567919726592" href="https://twitter.com/Hsquad99/status/856174567919726592" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">Richard Isaacs</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">: </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">"</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">Tonto silver ball has the pasty hooper </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">Garrett Pascoe</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;"> on his way to the majestic confines of UCSB under the direction of Joey P and D.Mill!"</span>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-87341960588469203702017-05-14T23:20:00.000-07:002017-05-14T23:20:16.711-07:00Background on Paris Austin's transfer<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">
<a data-mce-href="http://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/basketball/starting-point-guard-paris-austin-to-transfer-from-boise-state/article_98694568-3681-11e7-a78a-5f965fdd564f.html" href="http://www.idahopress.com/blueturfsports/basketball/starting-point-guard-paris-austin-to-transfer-from-boise-state/article_98694568-3681-11e7-a78a-5f965fdd564f.html">"Starting Point Guard Paris Austin to transfer from Boise State basketball team"</a> — <b>B.J. Rains</b></div>
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<b><br /></b>An excerpt: <i>"</i>My family and I talked about it and we just decided that a transfer was best for us,” Austin told the Idaho Press-Tribune in a phone interview. “My family thought about it after the season and mentioned it to me. I was set on coming back to Boise State, but my family continued to talk to me and gave me different reasons and basically said we think this would be the best idea for us, transferring...."</div>
Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-29497308646131581712017-05-14T23:19:00.005-07:002017-05-14T23:19:31.700-07:00Tragic player death<a data-mce-href="http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/12/cupertino-dad-recounts-events-leading-up-to-young-basketball-players-death/" href="http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/05/12/cupertino-dad-recounts-events-leading-up-to-young-basketball-players-death/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">"Dad recounts events leading up to young basketball player’s death"</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;"> — </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">Darren Sabedra</b>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-58579205163398550992017-05-14T23:19:00.002-07:002017-05-14T23:19:04.771-07:00A D.J. Wilson update<a data-mce-href="http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/05/john_beilein_dj_wilson_nursing.html" href="http://www.mlive.com/wolverines/index.ssf/2017/05/john_beilein_dj_wilson_nursing.html" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">"D.J. Wilson nursing a pulled quad, is not working out at NBA Draft Combine"</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;"> — </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">Brendan F. Quinn</b>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1635264229692343797.post-1076334134264138652017-05-14T23:18:00.005-07:002017-05-14T23:18:34.226-07:00Gooden a college graduate<a data-mce-href="https://theundefeated.com/features/nba-drew-gooden-university-kansas-college-degree/" href="https://theundefeated.com/features/nba-drew-gooden-university-kansas-college-degree/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">"Drew Gooden Fulfills Promise to Earn his College Degree"</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;"> — </span><b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", "Bitstream Charter", Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; widows: 1;">Marc J. Spears</b>Kevin McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02970829528884116883noreply@blogger.com0