All-State boys basketball teams from Cal-Hi Sports have now been extended back to the 1954-55 season with new teams added from the 1978-79 season going backward based on research. Some of the players are well-known such as longtime NBA referee Leon Wood, former Laker Byron Scott, an MLB Hall of Famer, a recently retired longtime […]
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CA Schools with Most NBA Pros
In the most populous state in America, the stats show just how difficult it is to play a single game in the National Basketball Association since there’s been less than 500 to do it from the Golden State. Mater Dei of Santa Ana may not have had an eventual superstar, but the Monarchs’ total of […]
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.
Mr. Basketball 2017: Ethan Thompson
State’s top honor goes to versatile guard from Bishop Montgomery of Torrance whose skill level, work ethic and leadership led his team to coveted CIF Open Division state crown. Team success helps one of the best players ever from L.A.’s South Bay region edge UCLA-bound point guard Jaylen Hands and junior standouts Marvin Bagley and Jordan […]
All-State Football Nominees (Part 2)
This set of nominees, which is part of the first step toward selection of the 35th annual Cal-Hi Sports All-State Football Teams, is for players from the CIF Central Section, CIF L.A. City Section and CIF San Diego Section. We are open to get additional nominees from parents, coaches and fans.
FB: ’09 Shaw wins all-time tourney
Our research partners over at jimmychitwood.com are dedicated to capturing the essence of high school and college athletics, especially during a time when amateur athletics was pure and not so commercial, and celebrating its great teams and players. We collaborated with the editor of the website to create a 18-team all-time CIF Los Angeles City […]
Preseason FB: All-L.A. City Section
Four from Venice lead the way for a section favorite that must get over the hump. This section had traditionally churned out some of the state’s most highly coveted players, but is experiencing a down cycle as far as raw talent goes. ...
1993-94 All-State Teams (OVERALL)
First Five Cameron Murray (Glendora) 6-1 Sr. G Wrapped up stellar career No. 3 in state’s all-time scoring list. Miles Simon (Mater Dei, Santa Ana) 6-3 Sr. G Became big-time school’s first-ever two-time CIF Southern Section Div. I Player of the Year. Jelani Gardner (St. John Bosco, Bellflower) 6-6 Sr. G Mr. Basketball State Player...
