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.

Longrus coming on

Here's Jeff Borzello on Bishop O'Dowd and Oakland Soldier Richard Longrus after the senior-to-be's play this weekend back in Virginia.

Prep scores from Friday night

We noticed that Franklin High beat Granite Bay 74-68 last night and that Chico's Sterling Smith put in 30 points in a 69-57 win over Antelope.

Im the Father Barry Classic in Sacramento, St. Ignatius topped Colorado-Regis 60-57 behind Johnny Mrlik's 22 points, plus 18 from Stephen Domingo. The game was tied after three quarters.

Jesuit won over Loyola (Los Angeles) 82-78 paced by Akachi Okugo's 25 points and 18 from Parker Uu.

Archbishop Mitty was 16 points better than Bishop O'Dowd at 66-50. Aaron Gordon scored 15 points for the winners while Richard Longrus paced BOD with 13.