Showing posts with label Nor Cal Tipoff Classic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nor Cal Tipoff Classic. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The Nor Cal Tipoff Classic coming up

The Nor Cal Tipoff Classic is fast approaching -- Saturday November 24 at Newark Memorial High School.

Here's the schedule, team matchups, players to watch and current talent level:

Game 1: 11:00 am - Dublin vs. Freedom (Oakley)

Dublin

* Giorgi Vsoske  6’1” 2013` DII

* Cameron Moses 6’1” 2013 DII

* Joe McGlaston 6’3” 2013 Mid DI

* Eric Nielsen 6’8” 2013 DI / DII

* Jamir Andrews 6’2” 2013 Low DI

* Devin Koeplin 5’8” 2013 DII

 versus

Freedom

* Damien Coleman 6’6” 2013 DIII

* Tim Jordan 6’3” 2013 DII /DIII

* James O’Neil 6’3” 2013 Low DI /High DII

* Kendall McIntosh 6’6” 2015 DII / DIII

* Sam Bide 6’2” 2013 DII / DIII

* Ramiro Contreras 6’5” 2013 DII / DIII

* Rodney Pope 5’9” 2014 DIII

* Elliott Smith 6’6” 2014 Mid DI

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Game 2: 12:30 pm - Heritage (Brentwood) vs. McNair (Stockton)

Heritage

* Shon Briggs 6’5” 2014 Mid DI

* George Johnson 6’0” 2013 Low DI /DII

* Pierre Carter 6’3” 2013 Low DI

versus

McNair

* Enrique Flores 6’0” 2013 DII/DIII

* Carl Coleman 5’11” 2013 DIII

* Marcus Cotton 6’1” 2013 DIII

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Game 3: 2:15 pm - St. Patrick's-St. Vincent's (Vallejo) vs. Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove)

St. Patrick’s – St. Vincent’s

* Jalen Canty 6’6” 2014 Mid/High DI

* Jason Webster 6’0” 2013 Low DI / DII

* Jose Flores 6’3” 2014 Low / Mid DI

* Ryan Stewart 6’8” 2015

* Jordan Hickman 6’4” 2014 DII

 versus

Pleasant Grove

* Cole Nordquist 6’3” 2013 Low / Mid DI

* Matt Hayes 6’1” 2013 Low DI

* Malik Thames 6’1” 2013 Low / Mid DI

* Marquese Chris 6’5” 2015 DI

* James Watson 6’0” 2013 DIII

* Jim Smrekar 6’4” 2013 DIII

* Tom Fitzgerald 6’6” 2014 DII

* Johann Tate 5’10” 2015 DII / DIII

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Game 4: 3:45 pm - El Cerrito vs. Miramonte (Orinda)

El Cerrito

* Rae Jackson 6’3” 2013 Mid DI

* Tyrell Alcorn 5’9” 2015 Low /Mid DI

* Blake Rayford 6’1” 2013 DII

* Marcellus Pippins 5’9” 2013 Low DI

* Jovontae Carlton 6’3” 2014 DII

* Devin Eisley 6’6” 2015 Low DI

* Saheed Pridgett 6’3” 2016

* Keith Benjamin 5’10” 2014 DII / DI

versus

Miramonte

* Joey Goodreault 6’3” 2014 Low DI

* Khiran Shastri 6’4” 2013 Low DI

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Game 5: 5:30 pm - McClymonds (Oakland) vs. Antelope

Mc Clymonds

* Dalvin Guy 6’5” 2013 Low DI

* Tahjee Williams 6’1” 2013 Low DI /DII

* Denzel Bellott 6’2” 2013 DII

* Eric Jones 5’6” 2013 DII

* Jacquez Carraway 6’6” 2013 DII

* Deion Ellis 6’5” 2014 DII

versus

Antelope

* Gabe Bealer 6’3” 2013 DI

* Isaiah Ellis 6’6” 2013 Low /Mid DI

* Isaiah Qintero 6’8” 2013 DII

* Rashard Thornhill 6’3” 2013 DII

* Dennis Golovko 6’4” 2014 DII

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Game 6: 7:00 pm - Newark Memorial (Newark) vs. Castro Valley

Newark Memorial

* Joey Frenchwood 6’1” 2014 DI

* Matt Thomas 6’6” 2014 DI

* Damien Banford 6’5” 2014 DI

* Josef Zamora 6’2” 2013 DI / DII

versus

Castro Valley

* Derrick Clayton 6’5” 2014 Mid DI

* Jalen Mc Farren 5’9” 2014 Low DI

* Demareyeh Lane 5’10” 2014 DII

* Jamani Barbar 6’0” 2013 Low DI

* Nate Moore 5’10” 2014

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Game 7: 8:30 pm - Deer Valley (Antioch) vs. Sacramento

Deer Valley

* Eric Fox 5’11” 2015 DIII

* Marcus Lee 6’9” 2013 High D I (Kentucky)

* Kendall Smith 6’1” 2013 Mid DI

* Kenny Robinson 6’4” 2013 DII

* Shaun Rodgers 6’5” 2014 DII / DI

* Jeff Brown 6’2” 2013 DIII / DII

versus

Sacramento

* Devin Young 6’6” 2016 Mid DI

* Tre Finch 6’1” 2016 DI

* Joe Barnes 6’2” 2013 DI / DII

* Aaron Cameron 6’1” 2013 DI / DII

* James Hadnot 6’5” 2013 DI/ DII

* Christian Terrell 6’3” 2016 DI

* Devon Boyd 5’11” 2013 DII / DI

* Simmie Shelton 6’3” 2013 DII

* Austen Brooks 6'0" 2013

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Bill Paterson on the Nor Cal Tipoff Classic

Bill Paterson/Sacramento Bee looks at the results and highlights of Saturday's Nor Cal Tipoff Classic.

Friday, November 25, 2011

Jones'in for some HS hoops -- try the Nor Cal Tipoff

Here's Bill Paterson on Saturday's Nor Cal Tipoff Classic.

Here's Jimmy Durkin/Steve Waterhouse with a preview.

The first game begins at 11 a.m. at Newark Memorial High.

For those who can't make it or plan on being there for just a few of the games, all the action will be web cast live on www.ihigh.com

The matchups:

11 a.m. - Rodriguez vs. Freedom-Oakley
12:30 p.m. - Dulbin vs. Jesuit
2:15 p.m. - St. Patrick's-St. Vincent's-Vallejo vs. Pleasant Grove
3:45 p.m. - El Cerrito vs. Vallejo
5:30 p.m. - Berkeley vs. Weston Ranch-Stockton
7 p.m. - Newark Memorial-Newark vs. Deer Valley-Antioch
8:30 p.m. - McClymonds-Oakland vs. Sheldon

Friday, December 3, 2010

Joel Francisco on the recent Nor Cal Tipoff

ESPN's Joel Francisco offers some player evaluations -- agree or disagree with some of 'em -- from the recent Nor Cal Tipoff:
Juan Anderson's versatility impressive
Joel Francisco
ESPN Recruiting
November 28, 2010

The 4th Annual Nor Cal Tip Off Classic, orchestrated by Nor Cal hoops guru Gerry Freitas, possessed a nice combination of elite-level talents like ESPNU 100 prospect Jabari Brown (Oakland, Calif./Oakland) and quality depth (approximately 30 Division I prospects)

Although Brown had a somewhat pedestrian outing due to the smothering defense of Newark Memorial, other less-heralded prospects like Marquette-bound Juan Anderson (Castro Valley, Calif./Castro Valley) and unsigned sleeper Andre McPhail (Antioch, Calif./Deer Valley) put together outstanding all-around performances...
Go here for the remainder.

Monday, November 15, 2010

The 2010 Nor Cal Tipoff Classic

Clear your calendar, grab the family and definitely bring a pad to sit on:

2010 Nor Cal Tip Off Classic Press Release

The fourth annual Nor Cal Tip Off Classic will be held Saturday November 27, 2010 at Newark Memorial High School in Newark.

The event is designed to promote/showcase Northern California basketball to college coaches, media/scouts and the general public.

There will be seven games on the day beginning at 11:00 am. (The schedule is enclosed.) High profile programs such as Franklin of Elk Grove, Newark Memorial of Newark, Oakland High, Berkeley High and San Leandro High will be featured. The event will culminate with the marquee matchup at 8:30 pm between Castro Valley and Sheldon of Sacramento (in a rematch of last season’s double overtime playoff game.)

Approximately thirty Division I prospects will be playing in the event. There are currently six student-athletes that have committed to Division I schools that will be participating: 6’4 senior Jabari Brown of Oakland (Oregon), 6’1 Dominique Taplin of Oakland (U.C. Riverside), 5’8 senior T.J. Taylor of Oakland (U.C.Santa Barbara), 6’7 senior Juan Anderson of Castro Valley (Marquette), 6’6 senior Darius Nelson of Sheldon of Sacramento (UTEP) and 6’8 senior Ramon Eaton of Sheldon of Sacramento (Pepperdine).

Seniors of note include: 6’4 Chris Read of Castro Valley, 6’7 Juan Anderson of Castro Valley, 6’2 Roderick Bobbitt of Castro Valley, 6’4 Jabari Brown of Oakland, 5’11 Jalen Headspeth of Oakland, 6’1 Dominique Taplin of Oakland, 5’8 T.J. Taylor of Oakland, 6’6 Darius Nelson of Sheldon, 6’8 Ramon Eaton of Sheldon, 6’2 Hameed Ali of San Leandro, 6’1 Quincy Smith of Deer Valley, 6’5 Andre McPhail of Deer Valley, 6’3 Chuks Iroegbu of Franklin.

Prominent juniors are 6’0 Olajuwon Garner of Deer Valley, 6’4 Langston Morris-Walker of Berkeley, 6’1 Casey Norris of Newark Memorial, 6’3 Kyiron Thomas of Sheldon, 6’4 Jamil Brown of Oakland, 6’2 Tajai Johnson of Vallejo, and 6’6 Theo Johnson of Franklin.

Highly regarded sophomores are 5’7 Keymonte Gardner of San Leandro, 6’7 Marcus Lee of Deer Valley, 5’11 Kendall Smith of Deer Valley, 6’7 Eric Nielsen of Dublin, 6’0 Jason Webster of St. Patrick-St. Vincent, 6’0 Ike Iroegbu of Franklin, 6’3 Darin Johnson of Franklin, 6’1 Rae Jackson of Rodriguez, 6’2 D’Erryl Williams of Sheldon, 6’4 Dakari Allen of Sheldon, and 6’5 Ryan Manning of Sheldon.

Freshman to watch are 5’9 Demoriaye Hart-Spike of St. Patrick-St.Vincent and 6’0 Joey Frenchwood of Newark Memorial.

For further information/media credentials contact event director Gerry Freitas at 408-998-1327 or via email: gerryfreitas@hotmail.com.

4th Annual Nor Cal Tip Off Classic Schedule

Saturday November 27, 2010 at Newark Memorial High School

Game 1: 11:00 am     - San Leandro vs. Deer Valley (Antioch)

Game 2: 12:30 pm     - Dublin vs. Vallejo

Game 3: 2:15 pm     - St. Patrick’s-St. Vincent’s (Vallejo) vs. Manteca

Game 4: 3:45 pm    - Analy (Sebastopol) vs. Franklin (Elk Grove)

Game 5: 5:30 pm    - Berkeley vs. Rodriguez (Fairfield)

Game 6: 7:00 pm    - Newark Memorial (Newark) vs. Oakland

Game 7: 8:30 pm     - Castro Valley vs. Sheldon (Sacramento)