NCS Open Division

[observer22]

With 4 days to go before selection Sunday, the NCS Open picture is becoming pretty clear. There are spots for 6 teams. 5 of them in no particular order look to be locks:

Salesian 21-5, 10-0 Tri-County Rock league champs

BOD 17-7, 8-0 W. Alameda Co. - Foothill league champs

Campo 21-5, 12-0 Diablo - Foothill league champs

Dougherty Valley 22-3, 11-1 EBAL - Mountain division champs

Dublin 20-5, 9-3 EBAL - Valley division champs

That leaves just one more team. As I see it, that team will likely come from one of these 4:

DLS (18-7) made a strong statement for that spot by giving Dougherty Valley their first loss in EBAL play last night, and they've also beaten Dublin. Game remaining: Cal (10-15).

Granada (20-5) also has a strong resume, with a win over Dublin as well as a head to head win over DLS. Game remaining: Livermore (4-19).

Branson (24-2) is also in the mix. While their strength of schedule is less than DLS, SL or Granada, MaxPreps has them rated as the #6 team in NCS, behind only the 5 teams listed above as probable locks. No games remaining.

San Leandro at 17-7 also has a shot with a nice win over Dougherty Valley back in December. Games remaining: Mt. Eden (13-11) and Piedmont (20-4).

There are a couple of other teams that could be considered, but realistically the last team will come from one of the 4 above.

https://www.maxpreps.com/rankings/basketball/1/section/ca/north+coast+section.htm

 

[SimplyBBall]

 

[RJ223]

DLS beat Marin Catholic, Branson lost to MC. I got DLS as #6

 

[observer22]

DLS beat Marin Catholic, Branson lost to MC. I got DLS as #6

I think you’re right, although Granada beat DLS directly, and SL beat DV badly whereas DLS split with them. DLS has some good wins, a tough league schedule, and the history of success to be selected.

Branson being a D3 school will most likely stay down and be the favorite there before being moved up for NorCal. D1 will be no picnic for the teams that don’t make the Open, and they’ll need to make the finals to be insured of a NorCal berth.

 

[ayalar09]

Branson technically will still play a game against Sir Francis Drake, and then play the winner of Marin Catholic/Tam. I think if Branson wins the MCAL Playoffs, they deserve a shot at open over the remaining 3.

 

[bones40]

With dela beating doughtery valley last night as well as having a win over Dublin there is
No way branson should get in over them.

 

[youseechief]

With 4 days to go before selection Sunday, the NCS Open picture is becoming pretty clear. There are spots for 6 teams. 5 of them in no particular order look to be locks:

Salesian 21-5, 10-0 Tri-County Rock league champs

BOD 17-7, 8-0 W. Alameda Co. - Foothill league champs

Campo 21-5, 12-0 Diablo - Foothill league champs

Dougherty Valley 22-3, 11-1 EBAL - Mountain division champs

Dublin 20-5, 9-3 EBAL - Valley division champs

That leaves just one more team. As I see it, that team will likely come from one of these 4:

DLS (18-7) made a strong statement for that spot by giving Dougherty Valley their first loss in EBAL play last night, and they've also beaten Dublin. Game remaining: Cal (10-15).

Granada (20-5) also has a strong resume, with a win over Dublin as well as a head to head win over DLS. Game remaining: Livermore (4-19).

Branson (24-2) is also in the mix. While their strength of schedule is less than DLS, SL or Granada, MaxPreps has them rated as the #6 team in NCS, behind only the 5 teams listed above as probable locks. No games remaining.

San Leandro at 17-7 also has a shot with a nice win over Dougherty Valley back in December. Games remaining: Mt. Eden (13-11) and Piedmont (20-4).

There are a couple of other teams that could be considered, but realistically the last team will come from one of the 4 above.

https://www.maxpreps.com/rankings/basketball/1/section/ca/north+coast+section.htm

Am I missing something? Didn’t San Ramon Valley beat de la Salle twice? Why are they not mentioned as an open team?

 

[bones40]

No they did not they lost by 20 the first time they played dela.

 

[youseechief]

My bad. They beat Dublin and Granada coupled with the most recent win over DLS

 

[observer22]

My bad. They beat Dublin and Granada coupled with the most recent win over DLS

SRV is certainly one of the teams that could be considered, but I don’t see them being selected over DLS. Plus, they’ll most likely be the #1 seed in D2 with Salesian and Campo going to the Open, and are probably hoping they stay in D2.

 

[togos]

Going to be hard to take 3 teams from the EBAL . Dela is the better team but I don't think the committee will do that. They usually do it geographically which would be Branson over Dela. The other 5 teams are a lock.

 

[larry legend33]

I don’t see Branson losing again to Marin Catholic but DLS recent win over DV and tougher schedule I think will squeak them in. D3 would be incredible with Branson, Piedmont, Piner, and SVSP.

 

[observer22]

If they take DLS, then you’ve got 3 privates & 3 publics, with CN being about the only private in contention in D1 or D2. I’m thinking they take DLS.

 

[ayalar09]

Branson is 56-5 over the last 2 seasons. Yes they haven't played the National Schedule De La has, but they deserve a shot as the 6 seed in my opinion, and De La can be the 1 seed in D1

 

[observer22]

Branson is 56-5 over the last 2 seasons. Yes they haven't played the National Schedule De La has, but they deserve a shot as the 6 seed in my opinion, and De La can be the 1 seed in D1

If Branson were to be selected to the Open, I don’t know that DLS would default to the top seed in D1. Granada has a better record, and beat DLS head to head. NCS committees love that head to head angle in seedings.

 

[CoachDblP]

Branson is 56-5 over the last 2 seasons. Yes they haven't played the National Schedule De La has, but they deserve a shot as the 6 seed in my opinion, and De La can be the 1 seed in D1

Deserves has nothing to do with it, it should always be the 6 best teams.
Look at the college football playoffs, Oklahoma deserved to be there but we all knew they were going to get blasted & by no means do I think Branson would get blasted in this bracket. Branson would be a nice addition but I think De La Salle is the better team. Branson stepped outside their comfort zone and played some East Bay teams and I give them credit for beating Miramonte, McClymonds & Piedmont and even played Weston Ranch which was a nice win.

 

[ayalar09]

If Branson were to be selected to the Open, I don’t know that DLS would default to the top seed in D1. Granada has a better record, and beat DLS head to head. NCS committees love that head to head angle in seedings.

I agree. Granada played a horrible week, which cost them Open. But they could still get the 1 in D1

 

[Positive Influence]

Branson is 56-5 over the last 2 seasons. Yes they haven't played the National Schedule De La has, but they deserve a shot as the 6 seed in my opinion, and De La can be the 1 seed in D1

De La “National Schedule???” Did you even look at their preseason?

 

[observer22]

De La “National Schedule???” Did you even look at their preseason?

Yeah, I had to chuckle at the National Schedule comment after all the heat they took with their early preseason scheduling the likes of Lincoln, Bethel, Fairfield, Irvington and Deer Valley. But they did play some good teams in some tournaments and showcases and their EBAL schedule is no joke. Their strength of schedule is still pretty high despite the early games.

 

[larry legend33]

DLS is a year away from being the open north rep. There entire team is basically underclassmen. The close games they’ve lost this year and the tough games they had in the south will be wins in 2021. But on 2020 they are just not there yet.

 

[mansnothot]

What about SJND?

 

[ayalar09]

I believe de la salle played in the maxpreps holiday classic and played 3 teams from different states. Yes they lost all 3 games, but still I consider that a “national” schedule.

 

[observer22]

What about SJND?

St. Joes is just outside the pack. They play in an extremely weak league, had non league losses to Las Lomas & Alameda, and no wins over any of the other teams being considered. They’re a solid team, but I just don’t see them getting to the Open this year.

 

[observer22]

SRV is certainly one of the teams that could be considered, but I don’t see them being selected over DLS. Plus, they’ll most likely be the #1 seed in D2 with Salesian and Campo going to the Open, and are probably hoping they stay in D2.

SRV’s loss to rival Monte Vista tonight pretty much ended any hope they had of being selected for the NCS Open. They still will be one of the top seeds in D2 though.

 

[DonniePeckerwood]

If we are talking about the very best.... and Marin county doesnt have a representative or two, then something just isn't right! Anything that you can be best at, marin county pretty much always is! Just ask us people who live here!


- donnie tiburon

 

[observer22]

If we are talking about the very best.... and Marin county doesnt have a representative or two, then something just isn't right! Anything that you can be best at, marin county pretty much always is! Just ask us people who live here!


- donnie tiburon

They’ll be OK. Just in the lower divisions.

 

[ayalar09]

1)Salesian: Assuming they beat SPSV they should be assured the 1 seed and a 1st round bye.
2)BOD: Undefeated league Foothill League Champion. If Salesian is upset by SPSV then I think BOD becomes the 1 seed.

(3) Dublin vs. (6) Branson
Great Defensive Matchup and I think Branson gets a shot at Dublin over Granada or DLS, but that is up for debate.

(4) Campolindo vs. (5) Dougherty Valley
The Mahaney's vs. The Beasley's..........DV has actually struggled in their last two games, and it wouldn't surprise me if DLS took their spot here, especially with the most recent H2H win.

 

[bones40]

If Dublin wins the EBAL Championship they will be no lower then a 2 seed them and salesian have the best strength of schedule
but even more Dublin has a head to head victory over salesian at the gridley tournament so it would be hard to seed salesian over Dublin.

 

[youseechief]

If Dublin wins the EBAL Championship they will be no lower then a 2 seed them and salesian have the best strength of schedule
but even more Dublin has a head to head victory over salesian at the gridley tournament so it would be hard to seed salesian over Dublin.

Dublin will be the 1. I don’t think there’s a doubt after they win tonight.

 

[observer22]

Dublin will be the 1. I don’t think there’s a doubt after they win tonight.

It’ll be interesting to see if Beasley can go tonight. Without him, DV doesn’t stand much of a chance. I’m sure he’ll play if he’s healthy but I heard his knee looked pretty bad on Thursday and he was taken to the hospital. It was just a 6 point game when he got injured in the first quarter. Hopefully he’s back tonight, but even more so I hope his knee is ok for the remainder of the playoffs and heading into his college career. Injuries suck.

 

[observer22]

In fact, if Beasley is indeed out, I don’t think DV would even belong in the Open. I know the seeding committees usually don’t take injuries into account, but they’d likely be cannon fodder against the big boys without him. They’d still have a nice team, but not Open quality.

 

[bones40]

They should not be taken out of the open you have to respect there body of work for the whole season THEY were the BEST team in the mountain division which was way more tougher top to bottom then the valley side of the EBAL they played there way into the open no handouts and nothing was given an injury should not take that away in my opinion.

 

[SF_Mikey]

They should not be taken out of the open you have to respect there body of work for the whole season THEY were the BEST team in the mountain division which was way more tougher top to bottom then the valley side of the EBAL they played there way into the open no handouts and nothing was given an injury should not take that away in my opinion.

I don't know if you are doing the rest of the team any favors that putting them in the Open as cannon fodder w/o Robby leading the way. That being said you make good points in your assessment

 

[bones40]

I am saying that there body of work should ensure a norcal D1 placement which they would have by being placed in the NCS open.

 

[observer22]

DLS is a year away from being the open north rep. There entire team is basically underclassmen. The close games they’ve lost this year and the tough games they had in the south will be wins in 2021. But on 2020 they are just not there yet.

DLS will be just fine in D1. Things couldn’t have unfolded any better for them than being the top seed outsider the Open. I’m still not sure how SL got in ahead of them, but lookin forward to some postseason hoops!

 

[ayalar09]

DLS will be just fine in D1. Things couldn’t have unfolded any better for them than being the top seed outsider the Open. I’m still not sure how SL got in ahead of them, but lookin forward to some postseason hoops!

It’s early but I would say going into next season De La Salle should be the best team in Norcal, even over Sheldon, Mitty and some of the other perennial powers.

 

[mansnothot]

It’s early but I would say going into next season De La Salle should be the best team in Norcal, even over Sheldon, Mitty and some of the other perennial powers.

O'Dowd

 

[ayalar09]

O'Dowd

I'd imagine that's your 1 and 2 seed in the NCS Open next season....still a lot of time between now and then though.

 

[mansnothot]

I'd imagine that's your 1 and 2 seed in the NCS Open next season....still a lot of time between now and then though.

BOD my favorite for nor cal next few seasons.