Defending NorCal CIF Open Division champ Bishop O’Dowd of Oakland is highest ranked California club in preseason GrassrootsHoops.net FAB 50 national boys basketball rankings. Dragons check in at No. 7 with Corona Centennial next at No. 12 and Chatsworth Sierra Canyon at No. 14
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Girls: Top 20 MLK Weekend Scores
Check here for updates from teams in this week’s top 20 state rankings. See who’s got games in showcase events this weekend through Monday and check for more scores and highlights as they come in through Monday night. We’ll have on-site coverage from the MLK Showcase being held Saturday and Monday at St. Mary’s of […]
NorCal Tip-Off Classic results
Here’s the results from the 7th Annual NorCal Tip-Off Classic at Newark Memorial. Please make sure to check out our sister site StudentSportsBasketball.com for complete recaps and player rankings.
How to Fix Open Division in Hoops
It can’t be treated “the same as every other division” if the CIF expects it to be successful and for teams to really want to be part of it....
Malik McCord: State Coach of the Year
A solid group of young coaches led by Bishop O’Dowd’s Malik McCord are honored this year, including a rare first-year head coach, two with four years experience, one with five, and the veteran of the group with seven.
Cal-Hi Sports State Teams of the Year
Mater Dei boys, Bishop O’Dowd girls named state’s top basketball teams. For Mater Dei, it’s the third consecutive honor, while Lady Dragons are first Oakland school to earn nod since 1988.
CIF Open Girls: O’Dowd saves weekend for the North
Dragons avenge earlier 15-point loss with 15-point win over Windward of Los Angeles and spoil Windward’s attempt for a perfect season. Go inside for comments, instant analysis and highlights.
Mater Dei takes Tarkanian Classic
State’s No. 4 ranked team outlasts strong field to capture crown at first ever Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas. No. 7 Bishop O’Dowd takes fifth place. Long Beach Poly takes third place at big-time Florida tourney while Gardena Serra and De La Salle scramble after another Florida tournament is cancelled. By Ronnie Flores.
