I am pleased to announce the 70th annual Gridley Invitational

The dates are December 12th – 13th – 14th, 2024

We enjoyed last year so much, we decided to run it back. Next years teams will again be:

Archbishop Riordan, Branson , Clayton Valley, Clovis North , Salesian, Gridley, San Ramon Valley, With the new addition of Capital Christian. Capital Christian has Changed there Makeup, and will now be called Destiny Christian Academy.

In honor of our 70th year, we are going to totally re due the Gym floor. It should look beautiful.
We look forward to seeing you this coming year.

Here’s wishing you great hoops

Golden State Prep (Post Grad) is having a LOCAL try-out Saturday, May 4th at 7pm at Touch Shooting gym in Rancho Cordova (SAC). For those that are unsigned and looking to take a Gap year (and not lose a year of NCAA Eligibility), please come out and try out for the GSP Squad.

Golden State Prep (GSP) is the affiliate program for National Powerhouse Prolific Prep. GSP, which finished #4 in the Nation last year, is one of the top respected post graduate programs in the USA. GSP has placed over 27 D1 players in the past 6 years, as well as 65+ players to D2, D3, NAIA, and National JUCO as well. With its strong reputation and National Schedule, Golden State Prep is a perfect option for players looking to take a year off and focus on basketball development, while not losing a year of eligibility as well.

For more info, please refer to the website www.GoldenStatePrep.org or we hope to see you and your players at the tryout Saturday, May 4th. You can also give me a call at (916) 718-3929. Thank you

Golden State Prep
GoldenStatePrepBball@gmail.com

Former Illinois commit Jase Butler is back on the market after being released from his NIL with the Illini on April 8, but he may not stay uncommitted for long. The California-based guard is set to visit Washington on Wednesday and could become the next Huskies commitment should all go well on the trip.

Cal is the other school most heavily involved with Butler. And while the Golden Bears remain a real threat, Washington has established itself as the team to beat in recent days. The quicker Butler makes a decision, the better it looks for the Huskies as head coach Danny Sprinkle will try to seal the deal with the four-star guard this week.

Full Article - https://cal.rivals.com/news/recruiting-rumor-mill-will-boogie-fland-join-calipari-at-arkansas-

https://www.conquestchronicles.com/...mits-trojans-cornerback-four-star-clay-helton

Young man you are going to LOVE L.A.!!!!

Good hire for Dublin. Kaufman did a nice job at O'Dowd and this seems like a much better communte for him to stay longer

Coaches,

Justin-Siena will once again be hosting the Wine Valley Summer Jam, June 7-9. This is a High School tournament (No Club Teams) and we have 5 spots left!! 6 Game guarantee. Contact Head Coach Andy Bettencourt to reserve a spot or with any questions at abettencourt@justin-siena.org. Teams committed so far are listed below.

I just heard this and not sure if it's true. Are there any penalties for teams that choose NOT to participate because of travel? I would assume that when submitting forms for playoffs, they would know what happens if they participate in the playoffs and the possibility of travel. I remember this happened in Norcals a few years ago on the boys side. A team didn't want to travel to a Northern Section team so cancelled. I'm not sure what the consequences were or are if this happens. Anyone know?

Bronny just entered the portal. All is well in the world now. Seriously, if a kid can go from D2 to D1 as we have seen in this tourney there is no reason why Bronny can't end up a good NAIA or D2 kid. Put him in the right system and I think he does well at that level.

Co-Players of the Year Jordan Lee of St. Mary’s and Nina Cain of McClatchy lead an impressive roster.

https://www.maxpreps.com/news/o_yLq...sac-joaquin-section-girls-basketball-team.htm

I am looking to give it to the right person.

El Cerrito lost a lot of Senior leadership but have a lot of underclassmen who played varsity returning and some transfers coming in. Since they play in a weak league looks like they scheduled a solid non league schedule.

8/30 Amador Valley
9/6 @ Monterey Trail
9/13 @Oakland Tech
9/20 Campolindo
9/27 De La Salle

They could possibly be 1-4 headed into league

I know he has a lot of non HS coaching experience but I like when schools hire a successful local HS coach.

Also opens up a big HS job

Battle of the Bay
April 13th 2024
@ Moreau Catholic 11am-3pm

D1 / College Signees include

Zion Sensley - SMC
Jase Butler - Illinois
Aaron Claytor - Hawaii
Ryan Pettis - Fordham
Kaia Berriage - U of Evansville
Jordy Mckenzie - Eastern Washington
Zion Wilburn - Samford
Gavin Ripp - San Diego
Tyler Jones - UC Riverside
Nathan Noronha - Harvey Mudd
TJ O'Brien - Chapman
Evan Mcknight - SFSU
JP Karrigan - Macalaster
joaquin Aguillon - Macalaster
Cole Boake - Claremont Mudd
Will Perkins - Colby
Theo Lamb - Babson

Pretty solid schedule and a very tough league. Newman returns a lot and if they find a QB they should compete for a section title.

Casa Grande
Vacaville
Armijo
ODOWD
Pleasant Valley

League
Windsor
Rancho
San Marin
Marin Catholic
Vintage

We are holding a our tournament Dec 12-14 at liberty high school please lets us know if interested in coming

Anyone else notice all the “ Fake Offers” on players Twitter. It will catch up to each and everyone of them. Some of these morons are putting down offers from Georgia, Alabama and Clemson.

A few thoughts..
1. Grown men are better than kids. Been saying it for years. I will take a 22-23 year old senior over the 18 year old MCD., Look at UK. That model don't work coach Cal. Same story every year now. No different than playing city league and you go up against a bunch of OG's who can't run or jump but clean your clock when you are young.

2. Lots of D2 guys proving they can play and belong at D1 level. Jaylen Wells ala Folsom and Sonoma State Cossacks is kiling it.

3. Always so many stories to follow. NC State with the big guy DJ Burns has them on a tear. Love when good kids get put on center state and the tourney does that so well. Oakland U with there coach who has been there 40 years. Just awesome.

4. Oregon looks tough...... Great coach. Lookout.

Another day... More madness.

Oakland Soldiers


Team Lillard (don't know how these will be split up)

Elias Obenyah Salesian
Elijah Perryman Clayton Valley Charter
Aiden Rollins Franklin Elk Grove
Caeden Hutcherson Mitty
Josiah Andrews Rocklin
Ardarius Grayson Oakland Tech
Jalen Stokes Dublin
Jasir Rencher Riordan
Alvin Loving Salesian
Tyriq McNeal St. Patrick-St. Vincent
Kellen Hampton Prep School
Maximus VanLaningham Woodcreek
Emmanuel Jamgbadi Prolific Prep
Jaylen Smith Amador Valley

Jalen Green Elite

Winters Grady Prolific Prep
Mohammed Singleton Sheldon
Braddock Kjellesvig De La Salle
Luke Isaak San Ramon Valley
Myles Jones Modesto Christian

We are hosting JV/V scrimmages on 11/9 this upcoming 2024-25 season. Looking for another school or two to join us. Sonoma Valley and Irvington already committed.

We are also looking for potential FOUNDATION GAME Opponent on 11/26 @ San Marin

Entrance to play is Free..

Contact Coach Butler at 415-606-1066
smmustanggirlhoops@gmail.com