BOD by a trey over Berkeley

Jimmy Durkin was on press row for the Bishop O'Dowd - Berkeley High matchup as the latter got Rabb-ed despite 30 points from Henry Cornelius.

Rabb already has the powerhouses pursuing him

The big boys are in on Ivan Rabb -- Alex Kline: "UConn has offered 2015 Bishop O'Dowd (CA) big man Ivan Rabb. North Carolina recently offered"

More on Bird & Rabb

Edward Lewis writes after recently viewing Jabai Bird: "...Cal-bound 2013 guard Jabari Bird, didn't have his best week of basketball statistically, but he was by far the most Division I-ready player in the tournament. A noticeably more bulked up 6-feet, 175 pounds, Bird scored from every level, showcased some incredible athleticism at both ends of the floor, and was the best player on the court in every game..."

Lewis also wrote about Ivan Rabb so hit the free link.

On a trio of Nor Cal preps

This Rivals article (a non-subscription piece) covers the latest on Ivan Rabb, Dakarai Allen and D'Erryl Williams.

Francisco and Bossi on Rabb

Here's ESPN's Joel Francisco after recently viewing Ivan Rabb:

Best California Prospect
Ivan Raab (Oakland/Bishop O'Dowd)
2015, PF, 6-8, 195
Status: Claims offers from Arizona and California, with interest from North Carolina, Ohio State, Oregon and Oregon State among others
Raab is an outstanding prospect for the elite high-major level. Blessed with very long arms, soft hands and quick leaping ability, his upside is immense. He converted buckets over his left shoulder and threw down a number of rim-rattling dunks as well. He struggled scoring through contact at times and needs to continue to polish his footwork (he traveled many times while finishing), but overall he is much further along than Arizona frosh Brandon Ashley at the same stage.

Plus, Eric Bossi checks in:

Rabb was outstanding at the Tarkanian Classic. The power forward from Oakland (Calif.) Bishop O'Dowd dominated in the two games we watched. He's long, lean, quick off the floor, has great hands and can run. Given that he's 15 years old, it's no surprise that Rabb's offense is still developing, but it isn't exactly raw. He can face and hit 15-footers, spin to either shoulder for buckets, and he looks comfortable setting up to operate on either side of the lane. Time should allow him to add strength and continue to be more assertive as a rebounder and shot blocker. Arizona, California, UCLA, UNLV, North Carolina and many more are tracking his early progress closely.

Ivan Rabb offered

Clint Jackson tweets: "UNC has offered @itsIVANRABBboi of Oakland, California."

It will be a long line of suitors as the Pac-12 will be doing so en masse.

Salesian and BOD post wins

Mitch Stephens reports on Salesian's 89-77 victory over a Marcus Lee-less Deer Valley behind 23 points from Jabari Bird. DV's Kendall Smith led all scorers with 35 points, including an amazing 22-22 from the foul line.

Bishop O'Dowd, led by 12 from Ivan Rabb, topped De La Salle 53-41.

Rabb lauded again

Eric Bossi has Ivan Rabb on his list of USA 16U team members:

Ivan Rabb, 6-foot-9 PF, Oakland (Calif.) Bishop O'Dowd (2015) - Even though he's only a sophomore, Rabb is already quite well known on the national circuit. He's a springy athlete around the rim who gobbles up rebounds and sprints the floor for dunks. He can face up defenders with regularity between 12 and 15 feet and is going to be one of a very select few of early five-star prospects in 2015.

More on Ivan Rabb

The Hoopniks folks are impressed by Ivan Rabb.

A snippet:

"...Following a high-level battle against each other at the LeBron James Skills Academy in July, 6-8 Ivan Rabb of Bishop O’ Dowd (CA) and 6-10 Diamond Stone of Dominican (WI) served notice that they are already at the head of a solid crop of big men in the 2015 class...

...It’s a study of contrasts, as both got the job done in vastly different ways. The precocious post prospects both showed a marked improvement in their skill levels following the summer’s play. Rabb is slender, but active around the cup and was a shot changer defensively with his length and ability to move to the ball..."

Ivan Rabb impressing

Count Hoopniks among those already aware of BOD's Ivan Rabb: "Ivan Rabb has been nothing short of stellar at USA 16u mini-camp, with impressive fluidity. Impacting on D, and scoring in paint!"

Eric Bossi on Rabb this weekend: "...A 6-foot-8 power forward from Oakland (Calif.) Bishop O'Dowd, Rabb is a springy athlete who runs the floor, has the ability to create one-on-one, and rebounds all over the floor. He also seems to have an endless supply of energy. 

"I feel like I was well prepared," Rabb said of his adjustment to the altitude. "A lot of my teammates were saying their chests hurt. I did a lot of running before I got here and I felt pretty good." 

A Dinos Trigonis tweet: "Ivan Raab definitely punched his time clock today. Scoring with consistency on the block at usa basketball"

The Next Big One in the Bay Area.

Ivan Rabb chosen

USA Basketball selects BOD's Ivan Rabb, the only northern California talent named.

Rabb checking out The Farm

From Josh Gershon: "2015 PF Ivan Rabb - http://Scout.com 's 4th ranked prospect in the class - unofficially visited Stanford this weekend"

Cal hosting more visitors

Coach Mike Montgomery is placing out the welcome mat this weekend to:

* Darin Johnson (6-foot-4, Sheldon High)
* Jordan Mathews (6-foot-3, Santa Monica High)
* Ivan Rabb (6-foot-8, Bishop O'Dowd)

The latter is unofficial.

Rabb's #1

Look who ESPN has #1 in its California 2015 class rankings -- Ivan Rabb of Bishop O'Dowd.

He is the only Nor Cal prospect listed.

Presenting Ivan Rabb

He's young but looks at the talent and promise:

More press for Ivan Rabb

Point Guard U video interviews up-and-coming 2015-er Ivan Rabb.

Rabb already a hot item

Edward Lewis/BruinSportsReport (a Rivals sub is required) writes about Bishop O'Dowd up-and-comer Ivan Rabb. Cal and Arizona have already offered the 2015 prospect with UCLA on the cusp.

Ivan Rabb with national attention

Hoopniks is showing love for BOD's Ivan Rabb who is at the LeBron James Skills Academy: "6'9 2015 C Ivan Rabb of CA showing he belongs. Long and active with tons of potential"

More: 

Ivan Raab, 6′-9″, 193, C, 2015, Bishop O’Dowd (CA): As one of three 2015 prospects in the camp, along with fellow center Diamond Stone and point guard Isaiah Briscoe, Raab has some moments where he looked to be among the top prospects nationally in his class. Raab is far from a finished package, but he posses athleticism and is mobile and active around the rim. He did not look out of place in the least and most certainly has to be among the elite incoming sophomore center prospects nationally.

Pope, Rabb are offered

Josh Gershon is reporting: "Cal offered two local prospects today - 2014 forward Malik Pope and 2015 post Ivan Rabb"

Ivan Rabb collecting compliments

Josh Gershon: "Ivan Rabb followed up a nice left-handed finish with a two-handed block. Next time down tosses in a floater. Love his upside"

and

Joel Francisco: "Like the upside of 2015 Ivan Rabb (Oakland/Bishop O'Dowd)...growing....long...bouncy....ambidextrous finisher"