Youngster Young playing well for Iowa State

"Wanting Solomon Young to start? Don’t hold your breath" -- Randy Peterson

Superb coverage of the Holiday Hoops Classic

Brice Fantazia: "Huge thanks to @jburns1980 covering our tournament. The best in the business. Appreciate it my man #HolidayHoops"

James Burns/Modesto Bee deserves some down time after turning out 2, 3, 4 game reports and features each night.

Here's one more: "Modesto Christian’s Williams lets ‘dog’ out at Holiday Hoop Classic"

Sunday: Iowa 86, Michigan 83 OT

In overtime on Sunday, host Iowa edged Michigan 86-83 despite a marvelous effort from D.J. (Capital Christian High) Wilson who produced 28 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. He shot 11-18, 4-8 and 2-2 respectively.

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Sunday: Cal 81, Arizona St. 65

A 43-28 second half powered host California to an 81-65 victory over Arizona State on Sunday. Ivan Bishop O'Dowd) Rabb provided 20 points, 15 rebounds and five assists while Jabari (Salesian High) Bird scored 16 points.

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Sunday: Texas-San Antonio 67, UTEP 55

Visiting Texas-El Paso received 18 points, six assists and three rebounds from Dom (Salesian Prep/Oregon) Artis but still fell 67-55 to Texas-San Antonio on Sunday.

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Saturday: St. Mary's 72, San Diego 60

Up in Moraga on Saturday, St. Mary's downed San Diego 72-60 with freshman guard Jordan (Folsom High) Ford posting a remarkable line: 12 points on 3-4, 2-3 and 4-4 overall shooting in just five minutes of court time.

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Sunday: New Mexico 68, San Diego St. 62

With Malik (Laguna Creek High) Pope out due to the lingering effects of a knee injury, San Diego State fell 68-62 to visiting New Mexico on Sunday. Dakarai (Sheldon High) Allen supplied eight points, six rebounds and four steals for the Aztecs.

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Looking at the WCC

"Three things from opening night in the West Coast Conference" -- Will Maupin

A bit old now but just saw it

"Former USD assistant leads USF vs SDSU" -- Mark Ziegler

Those glasses have Coach Smith sporting a rather professorial look.

From Saturday: Sonoma St. 59, CS East Bay 38

"SEAWOLVES SHATTER RECORDS IN VICTORY ON NEW YEAR'S EVE" -- Tyler Lobe/Sonoma SID

From Saturday: CS Monterey Bay 70, Humboldt St. 57

"Eight Men In: Short–Handed Otters Win Big" -- Kevin Gilmore

"Slow start dooms Humboldt State men’s basketball team in New Year’s Eve loss to Monterey Bay" -- Danny Penza

From Saturday: Chico St. 75, San Francisco St. 61

"Wildcats wallop 15th-ranked San Francisco State 75-61" -- Luke Reid, Chico SID

"Chico State men’s basketball team beats San Francisco State, gives Gators first loss" -- Joseph Shufelberger

From Friday: Modesto Christian 63, Manteca 48

"Buffs stumble in MC’s Holiday Hoop Classic finale" -- Jonamar Jacinto

From Friday: Heritage 78, Marin Catholic 68

"Marin Catholic places fourth at Bambauer after losing to Heritage" -- Danny Schmidt

Friday: St. Francis 62, Palo Alto 59

"Palo Alto frustrated by another loss to WCAL team" -- Glenn Reeves