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Per Clay Kallam, Full Court Press

As of 1/10/08

1. Sacred Heart Cathedral (CA)
2. Long Beach Poly (CA)
3. Washington (IN)
4. Whitney Young (IL)
5. Notre Dame Academy (VA)
6. Iroquois (KY)
7. Lakota West (OH)
8. DeSoto (TX)
9. Murry Bergtraum (NY)
10. Regis Jesuit (CO)
11. Ben Davis (IN)
12. St. Mary’s (CA)
13. Centennial (MN)
14. Murrah (MS)
15. Bellaire (TX)
16. Archbishop Carroll (PA)
17. Highlands Ranch (CO)
18. Southridge (OR)
19. Sapulpa (OK)
20. Wichita Heights (KS)
21. Heritage Christian (IN)
22. Wilson Central (TN)
23. Eleanor Roosevelt (MD)
24. Shabazz (NJ)
25. Dunbar (KY)

Per Austin Knoblauch of the LA Times:

Notre Dame and Chaminade are off to good starts and the Knights are my favorite for the league title based on their tournament performances. Still, defending champion Harvard-Westlake has got to be considered a title contender with its sophomore trio of Nicole Hung, Nicole Nesbit and Sydney Haydel lighting up the scoreboard.

The Knights have a couple talented scorers in Kody Burke and Mel Madriaga and Chaminade has its own scoring duo in Erin Dautremont and Kim Capicotto. Translation: it's going to be a great, unpredictable mess when these teams start playing each other in a couple weeks.

Per Austin Knoblauch of LA Times:

Thanks to a tough nonleague run that included tournament appearances in Canada and at the Santa Barbara TOC, Tijera Matthews and the rest of the Palmdale gals are my pick to outlast Knight for the league title.

But it's definitely going to be close again this year. The Hawks' point-producing machine of Gelenda Loving, Malika Jackson, Dominique Turner and Anttanisha Moton will be tough to stop. Quartz Hill, however, only lost by two points to Knight in the Serrano Holiday Tournament, so the Rebels definitely will be in the title hunt, too.

Long Beach Poly (8-1) is still No. 1. As of today, that's a no-brainer. The Jackrabbits, who opened the season at No. 1 in the Southland, the state and the nation, lost to San Francisco Sacred Heart Cathedral, then beat Poly's national successor to stay at No. 1.

Fontana Miller (10-1) is No. 2. Even though the Rebels played five close games at the Ayala Best of the West tournament -- none decided by more than five points -- they did so while trying to keep the score close, the equivalent of a fighter carrying his opponent into the later rounds. A loss to Redondo before settling on a starting lineup is their record's only blemish.

Muir (10-1) is No. 3. The Mustangs were runners-up to Miller, in overtime, at Best of the West, and also have victories over Ayala and Magnolia. They were No. 7.

Narbonne (13-3) moves way up to No. 4, mostly by virtue of victories over Brea Olinda, by one point, and Redondo, in double-overtime. The Gauchos were No. 9.

Redondo (11-1) has a victory over Miller, but lost to Narbonne in double overtime after 11 consecutive victories to start the season. Had the championship of the Gahr tournament turned out differently, the Sea Hawks would be an easy No. 2. They were No. 11.

Per the Riverside Press-Enterprise:

Fontana Miller entered the Best of the West Tournament at Chino Hills Ayala hoping its 32-team field would provide thorough preparation for CIF playoffs, and after five close tournament games, this is what they've learned.

They can play with the lead. They can come from behind. And they can win when challenged.

Miller took first place in the tournament, beating Pasadena Muir 63-58 in overtime Monday. Miller won five tournament games by five points or fewer.

Miller trailed by one point with 14 seconds remaining in regulation when tournament MVP Chloe Wells drained a long three-pointer from the wing.

After trailing by as many as 10 in the third quarter, it served as Miller's first lead since the five-minute mark in the second quarter.

But Muir center Brittany Henderson sent the game into overtime, grabbing an errant shot and laying it in with one second left in regulation.

Miller center Kenisha McKee hit a three pointer in overtime to give the Rebels (9-1) a three-point lead.

The game was tied at 58 when Wells was sent to the line after an intentional foul. She made one of two free-throws, and Miller never trailed.

Muir guard Chrishawn Frierson missed a three-pointer with 38 seconds left that would have tied the game.

Instead, Miller ran out the clock.

Per the LA Times:

AVALON: Blog blowout No. 1 comes courtesy of the gals over at Bishop Diego, who outscored their last two opponents by an average of more than 26 points to claim the tournament championship. Of course, it shouldn't surprise anyone that the Cardinals beat their islander hosts, 53-25. After all, tournament MVP Larissa Gonzales (14.6 ppg) is a force in the paint and the Cardinals have gone 11-2 in nonleague play. I just hope they can keep things competitive when they play Oaks Christian in a Tri-Valley League showdown Jan. 8.

COSTA MESA: Valencia has already proven it'll be a team to watch in Foothill League play and it cemented that reputation with a 56-37 third-place victory over Tustin on Saturday. The Vikings "big three" of Chelsey Hastigan, Lindsey Hill and Starla Wright have been instrumenal in pushing Valencia to a healthy 10-5 start and I wouldn't be completely floored if this team can challenge Hart and Saugus for the league title.

LA CANADA: I knew Chelsea Carlisle would lead Oaks Christian past Hart for the title, but I never would imagine she'd do it while injured. A rib injury forced her to spend a few unpleasant moments lying in agony on the La Canada hardwood. However, that didn't stop her from scoring a game-high 28 points in the Lions' 64-53 victory. If Carlisle can score 28 points while injured against Hart, I'd hate to think of what she can do against Tri-Valley League teams when she's healthy. Also, Fillmore finished third and Golden Valley took fifth.

SAN DIEGO SURF 'N SLAM: After suffering its first loss of the season to the Mercyhurst lakeshow on Friday, you knew St. Joseph would come out with its wrists on fire. Behind a 15-point effort by Devin Riezebos, St. Joseph defeated Sonora, 56-26, Saturday in what I like to call blog blowout No. 2. Based on the results so far, don't call me crazy for thinking the Knights just took their first step toward a 13-game winning streak.

Championship: No. 2 Miller (8-1) vs. No. 7 Muir (10-0), 8 p.m.
Third place: Bishop Montgomery (10-4) vs. No. 4 Ayala (10-3), 6:30 p.m.
Fifth place: No. 8 Lynwood (6-6) vs. No. 14 Magnolia (9-3), 2 p.m.
Seventh place: No. 15 Perris (10-3) vs. No. 24 Bishop Amat (11-2), 12:30 p.m.

Others:
No. 19 Cajon (11-2) vs. St. Paul (8-4), 5 p.m.
No. 10 Chatsworth (10-4) vs. Canyon Country Canyon (8-6), 11 a.m.
Chino Hills (7-8) vs. Rancho Cucamonga (9-7), 9:30 a.m.

Per the LA Times:

You would be hard-pressed to find a better day of basketball action than that played Friday at Ayala in the Best of the West girls' basketball tournament.

One quarterfinal went to overtime, another went to double overtime, a third game was decided on a three-point basket with four seconds remaining, and the fourth game was an upset of Lynwood.

Wow!

That will set up today's semifinal games between No. 2 Miller (8-1) vs. Bishop Montgomery (10-3), 6:30 p.m., and No. 7 Muir (9-0) vs. No. 4 Ayala (11-2), 8 p.m.

The thumbnail versions of what went down:

Second-ranked Miller beat No. 24 Bishop Amat because Tamicka Mackall hit a three-pointer from the corner with four seconds to go, giving the Rebels a 54-52 victory over the previously undefeated Lancers.

Rheina Ale scored 30 for Bishop Montgomery in a 62-47 victory over No. 8 Lynwood, a team that beat Montgomery earlier this season, 45-35.

Lightly regarded Chrishawn Frierson made a three-point basket with 25 seconds remaining in the second overtime to give No. 7 Muir a 54-51 victory over No. 14 Magnolia.

Rhema Gardner was injured earlier in the game, but re-entered for overtime and scored five of her 21 points right off the bat to give No. 4 Ayala an 85-76 victory over No. 15 Perris.

I know there were some great games and upsets at the Orange County Championships on Thursday, but have to believe that the quarterfinals Friday at Ayala trumped the quarterfinals at the OCCs.

The undercards won't be bad Saturday, either: Bishop Amat vs. Lynwood, and Magnolia vs. Perris.

There's still Saturday and Monday remaining in the holiday tournament season to try to one-up Friday's play. If it does, someone will need a defibrillator before it's over.

Per the Daily News:

Bell-Jeff, Chatsworth finish national tournament amid top five in respective brackets.

A third place finish at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chandler, Ariz. is not what the Bell-Jeff girls’ basketball team was hoping for at tournament’s start.

But leaving a national tournament with a bronze medal in the Gray Division after only one loss to a respected program such as Huntington Beach in Friday’s semifinals is far from a negative outcome for the Guards.

After all, Bell-Jeff had been working on polishing its identity: fast-paced offense mixed with stingy defense.

That’s what helped Guards (11-2) in a 55-36 win against Rosary Saturday in the division’s third place game.

Bell-Jeff coach Bryan Camacho said the game fit the Guards style of play, much to the help of Julia Tani, who came off the bench to score a team leading 25-points.

“Without question the fact that every time we step into a gym we have a chance to get a victory,” Camacho said. “Our confidence has grown without question. Being able to compete with bigger schools has helped.”

The Guards were also helped by the defensive efforts of Joelle Hajj, who Camacho said “shutdown” Rosary’s starting point guard.”

Meanwhile, Chatsworth will return to Southern California with a fifth place finish in the tournament’s Gold Division, regarded as the second highest bracket in the country behind the Black Division.

The Chancellors held on to a 56-50 win Saturday against Marcos de Niza of Tempe, Ariz. despite playing without standout junior Gennifer Brandon.

Chatsworth coach Michelle Chevalier decided to bench Brandon, a top recruit amid juniors in the country, for disciplinary reasons.

Brandon did get to play for a little more than a minute in the third quarter but Chevalier decided to sit the center/forward again.

Chatsworth (8-2) was outscored by three points in the third quarter and by six in the fourth after taking a 30-15 halftime lead.

The Chancellors free-throw shooting down the stretch helped seal the game. Chatsworth made 6-of-8 free-throws, with Kim Smith hitting two-of-two and Tessondra Williams sank 4-of-6.

Brandon’s sister Kimberly, had 17 points, six rebounds and six steals. Monica Jackson had 15 points.

The Chancellors only loss in the tournament came at the hands of Cajon of San Bernardino in the second round. Cajon went on to win the Gold Division title. Long Beach Poly won the Black Division.

Royal takes third, Hart fifth at Santa Barbara Tournament.

Hart of Newhall held off Harvard-Westlake of Studio City for a fifth place finish Saturday in the Gold Division of the Santa Barbara Tournament.

“It was a dog fight,” said Hart coach Zach Koebel. “We came out great, scored 22 points in the first quarter then held them to 13. After that it, got real physical, the refs let us play. No one wants to finish in fifth place but our one loss came to quality a quality team; Ventura.”

That’s the team that beat Royal 57-32 Saturday in the third place game of the same tournament.

Per the LA Times:

It seems like Perris has had a tough time for a couple of years trying to get a signature victory -- or at least a good victory that wasn't squandered by a silly loss -- but the Panthers might have done it this weekend.

Ranked 15th in The Times' preseason rankings, Perris won the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions with a 42-41 decision Saturday over No. 16 Troy.

A few years ago, it seemed like those teams were matched every year in the playoffs, and Troy would always beat them. This time around, Perris trailed going into the fourth quarter, 32-29, before rallying. Kiyana Stamps scored 20 points.

Perris has had a nice season so far. It routed No. 13 Marlborough, 54-37, and edged Ventura, 41-40, the night before playing Troy. Its only loss was to No. 3 San Clemente, 53-43.

It seems like Perris has underachieved the last couple of years despite having a lot of talent. It will be interesting to see if it can maintain the momentum from its victory at Santa Barbara through the Ayala Best of the West tournament, which begins Wednesday. The Panthers open against Long Beach Wilson and could face No. 4 Ayala in the quarterfinals.

Per the LA Times:

Believe me, the Mater Dei and Santa Margarita girls' basketball teams will get sick of each other quickly. The last thing the two Trinity League schools needed was to play a game against each other in a tournament, but that's what they did on Saturday.

And man, was it worth it.

Mater Dei, ranked No. 17 in The Times' preseason rankings, defeated No. 6 Santa Margarita, 50-43, to win the Ocean View tournament.

According to Carlos Arias' account in the Register, Mater Dei opened an 18-2 lead behind freshman Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, but Santa Margarita tied the score, 22-22, behind Lauren Oosdyke and Melissa Zornig. The score was 36-35 when Oosdyke fouled out with 2:52 remaining.

Both programs have excelled thus far with new coaches. Mater Dei (10-1), of course, is led by the much-heralded Kevin Kiernan, who guided Troy to three state titles. Santa Margarita (8-1) is led by Scott Bricker, who was an assistant within the Eagles' program under Richard Schaaf.

Looks like the Trinity League won't be lacking for a marquee matchup. The teams play again on Jan. 8 at Mater Dei.

Mater Dei plays Wednesday against Shingle Springs Ponderosa in the Diamond Division of the West Coast Jamboree in Antioch. Santa Margarita is off until Jan. 3, when it opens league play at Rosary.

Per the LA Times:

It wasn't redemption. Not vindication. Nothing like that, the coach emphasized. It was just a win -- well, maybe a smidgen more than that. "It was awesome," said Carl Buggs, the coach of the Long Beach Poly girls' basketball team.

Why so awesome? The Jackrabbits jacked up the No. 1-ranked team in the nation, Notre Dame Academy (9-1) from Middleburg, Va., with a 58-54 victory in the finals of the Chandler (Ariz.) Tournament of Champions tonight -- and they also restored their cachet as possibly the best squad in the nation.

Two weeks ago, Poly, then the top-ranked team in the country by the USA Today, lost to San Francisco Sacred Heart Cathedral and suddenly doubt loomed over the program. After tonight, all doubt has been erased. "I didn't look at this as vindication," Buggs said of the victory, "because I looked at our loss as making us a better team."

Poly (6-1) is ranked No. 4 nationally and could climb into the top spot after tonight. Does the coach even care about rankings? "Now, no," Buggs said. "I just care where we are by season's end."

Per the LB Press-Telegram:

Junior forward Monique Oliver had 11 points and nine rebounds Thursday to lead Poly High's girls basketball team to a 46-29 victory over Archbishop Carroll of Pennsylvania at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chandler, Ariz.

The Jackrabbits (4-1), ranked No. 4 in the nation by USA Today, play Highland Ranch of Colorado in today's semifinals of the Black Division.

On defense, Poly held Carroll to just three points in the first and fourth quarters.

Friday, December 7, 2007 - Second Round

Consolation Bracket
Leigh 49, Scotts Valley 36
George Washington (SF) 63, Capuchino 21

Championship Bracket
Pinewood 50, Newark-Memorial 44
Notre Dame (Belmont) 49, Burlingame 26

Finals and Championship scheduled for Saturday, December 8, 2007

Consolation Championship
Leigh vs. George Washington (SF) - 5:00 p.m.

Third Place Game
Burlingame vs. Newark-Memorial - 6:30 p.m.

Championship Game
Notre Dame (Belmont) vs. Pinewood - 8:00 p.m.

For more information please call either Francisco Lopez or Mike Ciardella at (650) 595-1913, ext. 255

Wednesday, December 5, 2007 - Opening Round
Pinewood 64, Leigh 28
Newark-Memorial 64, Scotts Valley 48
Burlingame 65, George Washington (SF) 51
Notre Dame (Belmont) 69, Capuchino 16

Second Round scheduled for Friday, December 7, 2007

Consolation Round
Leigh vs. Scotts Valley - 3:30 p.m.
George Washington (SF) vs. Capuchino - 5:00 p.m.

Championship Round
Pinewood vs. Newark-Memorial - 6:30 p.m.
Notre Dame (Belmont) vs. Burlingame - 8:00 p.m.

For more information please call either Francisco Lopez or Mike Ciardella at (650) 595-1913, ext. 255

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No. 2 Recruit Brooklyn Pope [12]
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No. 2 Recruit Ayana Dunning [16]
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No. 2 Recruit Chasity Clayton [28]
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No. 2 Recruit She'la White [32]
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The NCAA reiterated its C U L8R for text messaging.

The Division I Board of Directors declined to reconsider a ban on text messaging and most forms of electronic communication between coaches and recruits. In April, the NCAA banned text messaging between recruits and coaches, a ban that took effect Aug. 1.

Unlike phone calls and in-person visits, text messaging was unregulated. Previously, coaches could send unlimited text messages to recruits. The NCAA student-athlete advisory council pushed for legislation on text messaging, saying messages from coaches became bothersome and created financial burden.

After the ban, more than 30 schools petitioned the NCAA to amend the resolution before the Board declined to change any legislation.

1. Long Beach Poly (36-1)

2. Bishop Gorman, Las Vegas (31-2)

3. Southridge, Beaverton, Ore. (25-4)

4. Sacred Heart Cathedral, San Francisco (32-2)

5. Brea Olinda, Brea, Calif. (33-2)

6. Regis Jesuit, Aurora, Colo. (26-2)

7. Riverside, Auburn, Wash. (27-2)

8. Highland Ranch, Colo. (25-3)

9. Punahou, Hawaii (22-7)

10. St. Mary's, Stockton, Calif. (28-5)
This post was edited on 11/27 9:33 AM by Dave Keefer

Per the NY Daily News:

Basketball Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman grew up playing hoops in Harlem and at Far Rockaway HS in Queens, where she was known as one of the top players in the city - male or female. After she graduated from high school in 1976, Lieberman became the youngest basketball player in Olympic history when she played on the team that won a silver medal at Montreal.

Lieberman attended Old Dominion University from 1976-80, and was the first Lady Monarch to earn a full athletic scholarship. She won back-to-back national championships and an NIT title, and became the first two-time women's national player of the year. She scored 2,430 points, grabbed 1,167 rebounds, dished 983 assists and had 700 steals in just 134 games.

Q: Did you see any impact of Title IX as a high school basketball player? Were the boys' and girls' programs in your school equal?

A: I had the opportunity to play because Far Rockaway was very good and very competitive. You could see a little bit of impact; as slight as it was, it was progress. I think for us, they did the best they could. Did we get the same as the boys? No. I'd be lying to you if I said we had anything close to equality. We had a basketball, softball and field hockey team - but we had teams. Some schools didn't have money to have teams.

Maybe I didn't know that we didn't have equality because we were just happy to play at that time and it wasn't about how cool your uniform was. All we cared about was that we got to play 25 games, play in the PSAL and we got to play basketball.

Q: You played in a few pro leagues that folded after college. When you played in the WNBA at age 38, did you think any of the younger players took for granted the fact that they had all the opportunities to play basketball?

A: No, they're not supposed to know that. It's like young people knowing about slavery, the Holocaust, other social issues. They probably don't because it didn't affect them and they're living in today's world and it's a narrow world, but you can't hold it against them because it's not anything they are living through now. Again, it's not young people's fault; I have never been jealous of Diana Taurasi and Lauren Jackson. I'm glad we took on the struggle for them.

Q: From your time playing at Far Rockaway to your present position as a hoops analyst at ESPN, how do you think Title IX has affected women's sports in general?

A: First and foremost, you and I would not be having this conversation without Title IX. Besides voting, it's the single most important law for women. It gave women a chance to compete, to gain respect. It gave them a chance to have educational opportunities for young people. It's amazing.

See the pinned message on the football message board for the details. Since Yahoo and Rivals have joined forces we all need to redo our registration. This is a one-time deal and should be painless. I'm not sure when the changeover will be made but it could happen at any time now.

Shoot me an email if you have any problems. Better yet, call Rivals at 866-2RIVALS (from 9-5 CT time Mon-Fri) and they should handle any questions - I may be offline much of the weekend because I'm heading out of town to a family wedding/gathering.

November 3-4, 2007

“Swoosh Fall Classic”

The largest two day tournament in the country

Six foot trophies!

Certified by www.Basketballrankings.org

Expecting 300+ teams

Hosted by Disney and Paradise Sports

$275 per team if paid 30 days in advance with multiple teams
$300 per team if paid 30 days in advance
$325.00 per team if paid 1-29 days in advance
$350.00 per team if paid on the day of tournament

Mail payments to: Swoosh Basketball, PO Box 2922, Orcutt, Ca. 93457

Divisions: (Based on 2007/2008 season until September 1, 2008)

Boys: (Boys will play at in Whittier HS, and Liberty Christian)
4th Grade or 10 years old on 9/1/08 (Elite and Regular Divisions)
5th Grade or 11 years old on 9/1/08 (Elite and Regular Divisions)
6th Grade or 12 years old on 9/1/08 (Elite and Regular Divisions)
7th Grade or 13 years old on 9/1/08 (Elite and Regular Divisions)
8th Grade or 14 years old on 9/1/08 (Elite and Regular Divisions)
High School (Elite and Regular Divisions)
Girls: (All Girls games will be played at the American Sports Center in Anaheim)
5th Grade or 10 years old on 1/1/08 (Elite and Regular Divisions)
6th Grade or 11 years old on 1/1/08 (Elite and Regular Divisions)
7th Grade or 12 years old on 1/1/08 (Gold, Silver and Bronze Divisions)
8th Grade or 13 years old on 1/1/08 (Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Divisions)
High School (Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Divisions)

*if not enough teams register we may combine the Elite and Regular Divisions

Game times will be posted at 6pm the Wednesday prior to the tournament at WWW.SwooshBasketball.Org

For more information contact Coach Mike Alexander 805-934-7762 or SwooshBasketball@GMail.com

Website: WWW.SwooshBasketball.Org


5th Grade Girls Division
Lady Dawgs (Bakersfield)
Gladiators (Bakersfield)
Blazers (Santa Barbara)
NJB Stars (Orange County)

5th Grade Girls Elite Division
Mission Rec (San Fransisco)
SGV (San Gabriel Valley)
Lady Ballers (Fontana)
Pacific Fury (Thousand Oaks)


6th Grade Girls Bronze Division
Xtreme Hoops (Temecula)
Blazers (Santa Barbara)
Fusion (Ventura)
SoCal Flames (Orange County)
Irvine Magic (Irvine)


6th Grade Girls Silver Division
NC Swoosh (Atascadero)
Lady Ballers (Fontana)
Lady Dawgs (Bakersfield)
Synergy (Santa Clarita)
Pacific Elite (Thousand Oaks)
Give n Go (Riverside)


6th Grade Girls Gold Division
Mission Rec (San Fransisco)
Gladiators (Bakersfield)
SGV (San Gabriel Valley)
OC Rhythm (Orange County)
South Bay Waves (Long Beach)
LA Swish Heat (Monterey Park)
East Bay Explosion (San Fransisco)
GBL (Los Angeles)
NJB Stars (Orange County)
Pacific Fury (Thousand Oaks)
Washington (Triple Threat)

7th Grade Girls Bronze Division
Lady Ballers (Fontana)
Synergy (Santa Clarita)
Blazers (Santa Barbara)
Fusion (Ventura)
Valley Swoosh (San Fernando Valley)
Santee Warriors (San Diego County)
Swish Future (Orange County)

7th Grade Girls Silver Division
South Bay Waves (Long Beach)
Gladiators (Bakersfield)
Mission Rec White (San Francisco)
NC Swoosh (Atascadero)
Lady Dawgs (Bakersfield)

7th Grade Girls Gold Division
Mission Rec Blue (San Francisco)
SGV (San Gabriel Valley)
Gladiators (Bakersfield)
LA Swish Heat (Monterey Park)
East Bay Explosion (San Fransisco)
Lakers (Oxnard)
GBL (Los Angeles)
BBG (Chatsworth)
Pacific Fury (Thousand Oaks)
OC Elite (Orange County)


8th Grade Girls Bonze Division
TSIN Blue (Orange County)
Wolverines (Santa Clarita)
Rough Riders (Escondido)
Blazers (Santa Barbara)
29 Palms (Palm Springs)
Fusion (Ventura)
Santee Warriors (San Diego County)
SoCal Flames (Orange County)

8th Grade Girls Silver Division
Synergy (Santa Clarita)
Running Ravens (Lancaster)
Lady Ballers (Fontana)
Lady Dawgs (Bakersfield)
Mission Rec White (San Francisco)
Gladiators (Bakersfield)
Pacific Fury (Thousand Oaks)
Rancho Lady Heat
NC Swoosh (Atascadero)
Team Elite (Lake Elsinore)
Rebels (Arroyo Grande)
Bay Area Renegades (San Francisco)


8th Grade Girls Gold Division
Mission Rec (San Francisco)
HSP (Yorba Linda)
SGV (San Gabriel Valley)
LA Swish Heat (Monterey Park)
East Bay Explosion (San Fransisco)
Gladiators (Bakersfield)
Sting (Hanford)
GBL (Los Angeles)
BBG (Chatsworth)
Lady Hawks (Riverside)
Washington (Triple Threat)
OC Elite (Orange County)


High School Girls Bronze Division
Swift Red (Riverside)
Agoura (Agoura)
805 (Santa Barbara)
HSP (Yorba Linda)
Wolverines (Santa Clarita)
Lady Rampage
Blazers (Santa Barbara)
NOC Lady Stars Red (Orange County)
NC Swoosh (Atascadero)
Team Elite (Lake Elsinore)
Newbury Park (Newbury Park)
La Reina (Ventura County)
OC Elite 15u Orange (Orange County)
MVP Future

High School Girls Silver Division
Swift Blue
Swift Gold
Agoura
HSP
TSIN Black
Mercadel
LA Swish Heat
BSC
Blue Crush Canyon
Mercadel 15
OC Elite 15u Blue
OC Elite 15u Black
Mira Costa
Swish Future
SoCal Black

High School Girls Gold Division
Swift Silver
805
MVP Elite
OC Rhythm (Orange County)
Swoosh Gold
Urban Leggacie
Team Dynasty
Mira Costa
Pressure
Newbury Park
OC Elite 17u Blue
NOC Lady Stars Black


High School Girls Platinum Division
Swift Black
TSIN Gold
Team Elite
LA Swish Heat
Blue Crush IBC
Mercadel
OC Elite 17u Black
Santa Monica Surf


Boys 9u/3th Grade Division
AKA
Big City Wolfpack
Team Y
Team X

Boys 10u/4th Grade Division
Xtreme Hoops (Temecula)
AKA
Team X
Team Y


Boys 11u/5th Grade Division
AKA
3Ball (San Luis Obispo)
Xtreme Hoops (Temecula)
Blue Crush
Team X
Team Y

Boys 11u/5th Grade Elite Division
Big City Wolfpack
Santa Barbara Islanders
Team X
Team Y


Boys 12u/6th Grade Division
Xtreme Hoops (Temecula)
Orange County Basketball
King of the Courts
Hooptown Basketball
Mercadel
Team X


Boys 12u/6th Grade Elite Division
Big City Sports
A Town Dawgs (Atascadero)
Pressure
Blue Crush Black
RC Rebels
Team Y


Boys 13u/7th Grade Division
Pressure
Newbury Park Magic
Orange County Basketball
Xtreme Hoops (Temecula)
Tustin Warroirs
Hooptown Basketball


Boys 13u/7th Grade Elite Division
RC Rebels
Mercadel
3Ball (San Luis Obispo)
Hooptown Basketball
Blue Crush
Big City Sports

Boys 14u/8th Grade Division
Orange County Basketball Club
Santa Clarita Wolverines
Pressure
Hooptown Basketball
Tracy Hurricanes
HCS


Boys 14u/8th Grade Elite Division
3Ball (San Luis Obispo)
Covina Heat
RC Rebels?
SoCal Assault


High School Boys Bronze Division
Mason Basketball School
High Desert Rockets
Newbury Park Magic (Newbury Park)
OC Pride (Orange County)
Orange County Basketball
NOC Stars Red (Buena Park)
SoCal Assault
805 Basketball
RC Rebels


High School Boys Silver Division
LA Wolfpack (Los Angeles)
WOOBALL
Simi Valley Cagers 16u
Los Angeles Rage (Los Angeles)
Tracy All-Stars (Tracy)
Rock Ballerz (Orange County)
NOC Stars Silver (Buena Park)

High School Boys Gold Division
Mason Basketball School
Urban Leggacie (Fontana)
OC Pride (Orange County)
NOC Stars Gold (Buena Park)
Blue Crush

Swoosh Basketball

"Two Time" NBA World Champion was known for his exceptional quickness, blazing speed and dead-eye pull up jumpers, was named the Basketball Times' National Player of the Year in 1987. That same year , Smith was a consensus All-American and first team All-ACC choice, leading the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in scoring with 16.9 points per game as well as in assists with 209. Kenny Smith spent 10 years in the NBA and was a key component to the Houston Rockets winning back to back NBA Championships in 94' and 95' and remains the Houston Rockets ALL-TIME leader in 3 point field goal percentage.
The Kenny Smith Basketball Clinic is committed to the development of fundamental basketball skills. Kenny conducts all instructions and demonstrations. The clinic teaches fundamental basketball skills, sportsmanship, team concept, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive attitude on an off the court, staying in school, saying no to drugs and alcohol , which translates into an enhanced sense of self-confidence. Most of the drills and teaching techniques used at the clinics are the same ones used a the University of North Carolina... Come learn from the BEST!!!!
Where : Emery High School
When: September 29th 9-6
Cost:$45
Boys and Girls 11-17Contact510)845-9066

sports@byaonline.org
This post was edited on 9/18 1:43 AM by jayu11
This post was edited on 9/18 1:54 AM by jayu11

Dave Smith is the new girls' basketball coach at Golden Valley in Canyon Country, replacing Troy Best.

Class Year Overall Rank Position Rank Nat'l Rating Pos Name State HT/PPG Schools of Interest

2009 1 1 P Kelsey Bone Texas 6'3"/ Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, USC
2009 2 2 P Brittney Griner Texas 6'7"/23 committed to Baylor
2009 3 1 G Tierra Ruffin-Pratt Virginia 5'10"/23 Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, Rutgers, Virginia
2009 4 1 PG Skylar Diggins Indiana 5'8"/24.4 Notre Dame
2009 5 3 P Monique Oliver Nevada 6'3"/ Baylor, California, Maryland, Notre Dame, UNLV, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia
2009 6 4 P Cokie Reed Texas 6'4"/
2009 7 1 W Markel Walker Pennsylvania 6'1"/
2009 8 2 PG Shacara Rucker Georgia 5'10"/
2009 9 1 F Mariah Chandler Georgia 6'2"/
2009 10 2 W Shenneika Smith New York 6'1"/
2009 11 3 W Sam Ostarello South Dakota 6'2"/ committed to Purdue
2009 12 2 G Tayler Hill Minnesota 5'10"/27.1
2009 13 5 P Joslyn Tinkle Montana 6'3"/17
2009 14 3 PG Morgan Toles Georgia 5'9"/
2009 15 6 P Erinn Thompson North Carolina 6'3"/ Boston College, Florida, Georgia, Miami (Fla.), Notre Dame, Virginia, Virginia Tech
2009 16 7 P Jasmine Hassell Tennessee 6'2"/15
2009 17 4 W Christina Marinacci California 6'2"/26.4
2009 18 2 F DeNesha Stallworth California 6'1"/14.4
2009 19 3 F Gennifer Brandon California 6'3"/
2009 20 3 G Bianca Lutley Florida 5'11"/ Cincinnati, Connecticut, Florida, Florida State, Georgetown, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Temple
2009 21 8 P Joanna McFarland Kansas 6'2"/
2009 22 9 P Nikki Green Texas 6'5"/
2009 23 5 W Emilee Harmon Ohio 6'1"/
2009 24 4 PG China Crosby New York 5'6"/ Connecticut, Duke, North Carolina, West Virginia
2009 25 5 PG Erica Wheeler Florida 5'7"/21.8
2009 26 6 W Inga Orekhova California 6'3"/
2009 27 7 W Morgan Stroman South Carolina 6'1"/
2009 28 8 W Krista Gross North Carolina 6'0"/
2009 29 4 Brenna Heater Oregon 6'3"/
2009 30 9 W Jordan Madden Arkansas 6'0"/
2009 31 5 F Destiny Williams Michigan 6'3"/25.3 DePaul, Georgetown, Illinois, LSU, Notre Dame, Purdue, Rutgers
2009 32 6 PG Ieasia Walker New York 5'7"/16.8 Temple, Tennessee, Virginia
2009 33 7 PG Kate Lanz Oregon 5'10"/
2009 34 6 F Shante Evans Pennsylvania 6'0"/
2009 35 10 P Diamond Ashmore Oklahoma 6'3"/10.4
2009 36 10 W Kelli Thompson California 6'0"/
2009 37 11 W Tierra Rogers California 5'11"/ California, Duke, Michigan State, North Carolina, Oregon State, Tennessee, Texas, Texas Tech, UCLA, USC
2009 38 4 G Taber Spani Missouri 6'1"/
2009 39 8 F Kendall Hackney Ohio 6'2"/12 Arizona State, Florida, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Purdue, USC
2009 40 12 W Adrienne Webb Alabama 5'10"/19.9
2009 41 9 F Blanche Alverson Georgia 6'3"/
2009 42 13 W Jelleah Sidney New York 6'1"/
2009 43 10 F Ashley Wilson Illinois 6'0"/
2009 44 11 P Katie Loberg Minnesota 6'4"/18 committed to Minnesota
2009 45 5 G Gevenia Carter Texas 5'8"/
2009 46 11 F Mary Nwachukwu Massachusetts 6'2"/
2009 47 6 G Inesha Hale Missouri 5'7"/
2009 48 12 F Cierra Windham California 6'3"/16.8
2009 49 12 P Faith Dupree Tennessee 6'4"/
2009 50 7 G Kamiko Williams Tennessee 5'11"/22.5 Clemson, Florida, North Carolina, North Carolina State, Vanderbilt
2009 51 8 PG Devon Kane Pennsylvania 5'6"/
2009 52 13 P Carly Noyes Washington 6'5"/21.3
2009 53 8 G Ta'Shauna Rodgers Virginia 5'11"/
2009 54 9 PG Vicky Tagalicod Hawaii 5'9"/
2009 55 10 G Kelly Faris Indiana 5'11"/13.8
2009 56 14 P Lakeesa Daniel North Carolina 6'4"/
2009 57 14 W Shanay Washington Texas 5'11"/20.7 Baylor, North Carolina, Texas, Texas A&M
2009 58 9 G Adia Mathies Kentucky 5'9"/ Kentucky, Louisville
2009 59 13 F Jacqui Marshall California 6'3"/9
2009 60 11 PG Mariah Williams Colorado 5'4"/11.2 Colorado, Stanford