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.
Boys BB: Major Showcase Schedules
In November, we will begin to release our preseason Cal-Hi Sports boys basketball state rankings. As a preview to how things could shake out, here is a list of the major tournaments and classics involving California teams that figure to be ranked.
Boys BB: Major Showcase Schedules
At the end of next week, we will begin to release our preseason Cal-Hi Sports boys basketball state rankings. As a preview to how things could shake out, here is a list of the major tournaments and classics involving California teams that figure to be ranked.
Collision XVI: Justin Bibbins shines
Justin Bibbins of Division IV state champion Bishop Montgomery shines in Collision All-Star game putting some of the CIF Southern Section’s best basketball players versus the L.A. City Section. McDonald’s All-American Tom Welsh also stands out. We also rundown California performers in national all-star games.
Boys BB: Nike Extravaganza results
Mater Dei of Santa Ana defeats Whitney Young of Chicago in highly-anticipated showdown at the 2014 Nike Extravaganza. State-ranked boys basketball clubs Serra of Gardena, Corona Centennial and Etiwanda record impressive wins at event. For a more in-depth recap of the event, check out our sister site StudentSportsBasketball.com.
Azzam & West: Record Updates
Year-by-year results kept by Cal-Hi Sports and noted historian Bruce McIntosh of Rio Vista shows long-time L.A. Westchester coach Ed Azzam still 46 wins short of L.A. City Section career wins record-holder Willie West of L.A. Crenshaw. Below is a tale of the tape for both legendary coaches.
Boys BB: Pac Shores semis set
One upset so far as bubble club Mayfair of Lakewood upsets preseason No. 8 Compton in the quarterfinals of the 62nd Annual Pacific Shores Tournament. Mayfair will take on nationally-ranked St. John Bosco in one semifinal with state No. 11 and host Redondo Union taking on No. 4 Westchester in the other semifinal contest.
