Category Archives: Boys Basketball Blog
Gary McKnight’s HOF numbers
All of the information below was done in support of Santa Ana Mater Dei boys basketball coach Gary McKnight getting a positive vote as a Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame nominee. He has been nominated for the Class of 2018 and his high school accomplishments are more than comparable to the high school coaches […]
CIF Central Sec: 500-Win Club
Here’s some record updates and highlights of top coaches, players & teams from the recent week as reported to us from CIF Central Section historian Bob Barnett of Fresno. Bob has done phenomenal work on behalf of CIF Central Section schools, athletes and coaches for more than 40 years.
Boys BB: Coaches close to history
In the next few weeks, there could be several longtime boys basketball coaches in California who will be getting miletone wins. Here’s a look at those to watch. To see Gold Club list including every one of the state’s boys basketball coaches with 600 or more reported wins, CLICK HERE.
Boys BB: Major Showcase Schedules
In November, we will begin to release our preseason 2017-18 Cal-Hi Sports boys basketball state rankings. As a preview to how things could shake out, here is a list of the major 2017-18 tournaments and classics involving California teams that figure to be ranked. Look for our preseason Cal-Hi Sports state rankings on Thursday, November […]
Boys BB: 2017-18 Transfer Rundown
Here’s a quick-hitting list of transfers likely to impact this year’s boys basketball state rankings. It’s been a hectic off-season and we offer a rundown of where some of California’s elite players ended up, including some whom left the state.
Boys BB: WEST Region Top 20 Rankings
As a follow up to the preseason FAB 50 published on Ballislife.com, here are the preseason FAB 50 West Region Top 20 rankings. The regional rankings go 20 teams deep from five separate regions of the nation, with Mater Dei of Santa leading the way out West. These are a prelude to our preseason Cal-Hi […]
Three ways to promote sports team
If you are in charge of a sports team, it is vital that you are constantly working towards an increased amount of funding, support and opportunities. This is the best way for you to take your team to the next level. It will also allow you to pose a significant threat to your competitors. If […]
Boys BB: All-Time Preseason No. 1s
Here is a look at preseason No. 1 teams in California boys basketball and how those No. 1 teams ended up going back to the 1979-80 season, which was the first season Cal-Hi Sports did state rankings. We start with a history lesson that we did prior to the start of the 2017-18 season.
