This is confounding but informative

We don't subscribe to the adage that all publicity is good publicity (Donald Trump, are you listening? Of course not) but here's an article which includes writeups on some Bay Area talents (Oakland Soldiers in particular) but something went a bit haywire in the posting. So forget the high schools listed for the players plus Dom Artis' bit is also messed up.

It's from Phil Kasiecki at the Hoopville site and about the northern CA locals he watched play in the recent Nike EYBL in Virginia:

* Dominic Artis (6’5″ Jr. SF, Vallejo (CA) Bob Jones HS) A fine wing player who flew a little under the radar on a loaded team, he attacked often and also did a nice job passing the ball as he had good assist totals. He’s athletic and got to the basket often and helped his team go 5-0 here.

* Brandon Ashley (6’8″ Jr. PF, Dublin (CA) Sumter HS) In a Saturday game, he wasn’t the biggest factor in the first half, but looked more like himself in the second as he got out in transition and was very aggressive on the boards. He scored off stickbacks and showed an improving perimeter game, and his body is maturing as well. Big-time prospect.

* Jabari Bird (6’6″ Jr. SF, Vallejo (CA) Prattville HS) Athletic wing started out well on Friday with a 20-point outing on 7-9 shooting, and he got to the free throw line a fair amount over the weekend. On Saturday, we didn’t see him have his best game, as he struggled shooting and had six turnovers. More of a scorer than a shooter, he finished well, and as his body isn’t there yet, he certainly has good potential.

* Aaron Gordon (6’9″ Jr. PF, San Jose (CA) Russellville HS) A live body, he was very active and a big factor in a Saturday win for his team. He was a big presence on the glass, as he tied for third in rebounding, and also blocked some shots. As if that’s not enough, he also led the fast break a couple of times and has above-average ball skills for his position to go with some length, and his body isn’t there yet. High-major prospect.

* Richard Longrus (6’5″ Jr. SG-SF, Fremont (CA) Central Park HS) Athletic wing has a good body and had a nice weekend here. He scored well, reaching double figures several times, and rebounded well from the wing, finishing with a nice double-double of 17 points (on 7-9 shooting) and 10 rebounds in the last game. He hit from long range, but more often from driving, and he also drew contact well when he got in the lane.

DA lands third offer

Salesian High and Oakland Soldier point Dominic Artis has received his third basketball scholarship offer. The 2012 backcourter received his initial invite from Nevada a few weeks ago, then Washington State, and now Cal's Mike Montgomery just extended. That's one from the Mountain West and a pair from the PAC-12 conferences.

Congrats to the Bay Shore Athletic League most valuable player.

Any guessing on who else joins the beginning-to-be-a-crowd in pursuit once DA is out and about this summer?

Gridley tourney final results -- team and player honors

From the official site:

CHAMPIONS
Salesian High School of Richmond

2nd PLACE
Sacramento High School

3rd PLACE
Jesuit High School of Carmichael

4th PLACE
Luther Burbank High School of Sacramento

CONSOLATION CHAMPIONS
Newark Memorial High School

6th PLACE
St. Francis High School of Mountain View

7th PLACE
El Cerrito High School

8th PLACE
Gridley High School


All Tournament Team Members:

#1 Casey Norris Newark Memorial
#12 Parker Uu Jesuit
#5 Kendall Andrews Newark Memorial
#32 Brian Glodowski Jesuit
#11 Jabri Jenkins El Cerrito
#1 Josiah Turner Sacramento
#23 Jabari Bird Salesian
#21 Erik Kinney Sacramento

Outstanding Player:

#5 Dominic Artis Salesian High School

High Points Scorer:

#23 Jabari Bird Salesian High School with 56 points