DERRICK JONES
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Gotta stop allowing ineligible kids to play AAU. If you ain’t got the grades to play in HS you don’t need to be traveling around in front of college coaches.
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Kids begging for a chance on social media but not returning calls from jucos..... see you at adult league 🤷🏿♂️😂😂😂😂😂
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Enrollment at DCU (Da Crib University) will be at record levels this year 😂😂😂
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Stop training every kid like they are gonna be the primary option on offense. The things they do the most in a game will be WITHOUT the ball in their hands
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Ill tell you this much. November 3 there will be NO basketball practice at Merritt..... WE VOTING!!!!! That’s our team exercise for the day ✊🏿✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊✊🏻
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RIP Dad 💔. No matter how much you prep yourself mentally, it’s never easy when the time comes.
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As much as I love hoop, I feel the need to express this. A lot of you are helping the spread of COVID with open gyms, tournaments & workouts with multiple players. A lot of kids are in good shape & will not show symptoms of COVID. They can STILL SPREAD IT TO FAMILY!! (Cont’d)
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Everyone is big and bad until 6’11 250 is right in your grill……crickets 🦗🦗🦗
Cal player Fardaws Aimaq climbed into the stands after a game 👀🍿
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@LeVelleMoton
Coach you don’t teach the Flinstone “yabba dabba doo” crossover at NCCU???? 😂😂😂😂😂
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Pretty dope to see the product on the floor for team Nigeria today after they practiced in our gym for 2 weeks. Mike brown & staff are doing a first class job! He even took time to talk to our Merritt hoop squad. Hopefully we can put the experience to good use
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So many 🏀 kids in this generation who say they are “slept on” and “just need a chance” continuously fumble the opportunity when it falls in their lap. Most times it’s because they won’t answer/return a phone call. Stop lying about how bad you want it.
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Trust your 👀! 10-15 D1 schools inquired & asked “who else offered?” & one school pulled the trigger as soon as they saw him. Congrats to Merritt’s
@BrandynnManning
for signing his NLI w/ division 1
@SCStateAthletic
He set a goal and achieved it, congrats!
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#d1bound
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This is what’s wrong with the system. This seems like a woman living in a motel, trying to do things the right way and can’t afford childcare. She needs help.... not to be incarcerated. She is not a threat to society....
24 year old Ohio woman arrested for leaving her 10yr old & 2yr old daughters in the motel while she works in pizza shop. Says she usually has someone check in on her children every hour while she is at work.
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Man
@Dame_Lillard
is about to get ugly on these dudes....it ain’t no more chip on his shoulder, it’s a bag of Doritos 😂😂😂😂
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@DomBukasa
Encouraging them to take care of academics in high school is key. Even if they never play again
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As a coach, think about how many young black men you’ve lied to and taken advantage of for your winning % before you go crazy with MLK quotes....
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Something wrong with you bro......😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m not laughing, but I’m laughing
Sister Jean in Loyola-Chicago locker room after they upset Illinois
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NCAA ain’t in trouble because the Jalen Greens of the world are not common. Think about each class, there are maybe 5-10 kids max that are ready to be pros. This new g league deal is for the 1%. Rest of y’all relax and stay in school 😂😂😂😂
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The best finish I have ever coached last night! Diablo Valley 63-61 win over Cosumnes river. Ben Wood with the 3 to win it from half court. Great game!!! Let’s get some retweets on this!
@sgnlthelgthoops
#sctop10
#sportscentertop10
@espn
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0 offers before the season, Sprained ankle for fall showcase in front of 4yr coaches and didn’t play, worked hard all season to put up great numbers and earn a D1 scholly! THATS THE JUCO WAY!!! Don’t look down on juco, if you’re a dog it’s an open door!!!
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These juco commitment announcements are killing me. Just sign up for your classes bro... spare us the ESPN press conference 😂😂😂😂😂
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We gotta stop being petty and backwards with Cali juco hoops. There are about 1000-1500 kids playing that need exposure and we need to use every possible resource to do so. More media outlets, more showcases etc. How about we put STUDENTS/PLAYERS first?
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My wife is ready to put me in the transfer portal.....😂😂😂😂
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Still feels like a dream 🤷🏿♂️
Derrick Jones has been named head coach at Merritt College.
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I don’t get how we are having AAU tourneys and sports when we have we are still in the middle of an outbreak in the US. We were not strict during quarrantine orders like other countries. A look from a scout or coach is not worth your life or endangering your family....
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Bring back open gym without filming it for the internet….🤷🏿♂️
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Best in game dunk EVER don’t debate me....
Friendly reminder that Vince Carter dunked over a 7’2 man in the middle of a game.
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Congrats to frosh guard Brandynn Manning on being invited to the Juco All American showcase this July in Atlanta. Looking forward to a big season from him in 2019-2020
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Hey Class of 23 guards - if you’re still looking for a place to play next year we have a couple of spots. Need to be a US citizen and have the budget to pay for juco in CA. Want to fill the spots this week!
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After moving on 5 guys in the class of 2020, Merritt JC will have EIGHT class of 2021 players ready to go ATHLETICALLY AND ACADEMICALLY. Players are between 6’0” and 6’7”. Please inquire if interested.
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Some of y’all just got kids on your AAU team cause their momma looks good.....
#letstalkaboutit
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1AND DONE!! Want to congratulate last years team captain
@The_RealMoni
(fr)on receiving and offer from
@Coach_K_Will
and University of St. Katherine. 📚🏀
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Y’all quick to post a highlight reel, but NEVER a shooting percentage 😂😂
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A lot of folks don’t consider how tough it is for freshmen to compete at 4yr schools. There is a huge difference between the average 18-19yr old and a 22+ yr old kid. You’re not being passed on because they are “sleeping” they are passing on you cause you’re still young….
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D1 is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a CONSTANT work in progress. Proud of former Merritt G
@BrandynnManning
on his first D1 start last night. 3 weeks of preseason COVID quarantine was a bump in the road. Looks like he’s getting his groove back 🐶💪🏿🏀
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Shout out to my PG Sherab Nyima for a 4.0gpa this semester. Also shooting 50% from 3, 48% from the field with almost a 2:1 ATO....just a freshmen! 4year coaches may want to take note🤷🏿♂️. But what do I know lol.
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🚨SIGNING ALERT🚨 Special day for me as a head coach. My guy
@The_RealMoni
has signed with Division 2 Post University in CT. Thanks to
@CoachK_PostU
for reaching out and giving my guy a chance to further his education and hoop career!!!
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The landscape has changed, a D2 level HS kid can’t go D1 & develop into a D1 player by Soph/Junior year. They are gonna have to go D2/D3/NAIA & kill to prove they can move up. Handlers gotta stop selling kids dreams & fake offers. “D1 or bust” will have you @ Couch University
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Gonna have some open gyms for 4yr/pro players only this summer in the Oakland hills....tap in!
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If you’re a coach & you want to show support to minority athletes, start with BEING HONEST WITH THEM IN THE RECRUITING PROCESS.... and continue to do what’s best for the kids once they’re on campus & not your own self gain/ego. Save the copy & paste statements for the PR folks.
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Great to have 4yr schools at our workouts inquiring about multiple guys. Proud of my guys and the academic/athletic work they are putting in 💪🏿✊🏿
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I hope parents are paying attention to all these D1 programs popping up w/ multiple positive covid tests despite quarantining & having A1 medial resources. Meanwhile you are sending your kids to these events to play (against kids from all over the country)with ZERO testing......
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Had one of my most rewarding days as an educator/coach yesterday. I was able to recruit a kid onto my junior college team who was a student of mine in middle school....same great Kid (just more hair on his face lol). Life always comes full circle
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Let’s just call it what it is....POLICE PROCEDURE WITH BLACK PEOPLE!!!! Nothing political about this. Simply WRONG AND RACIST!!!
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Great to have Head Coach Rooney from CSUEB in practice yesterday to see our 2020’s. One of the hardest working coaches I know, does his homework!! Word is getting out....
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Trying to do my part to support D1 HBCU’s
@BrandynnManning
@ClintParks05
@PointForwardPro
@fknightsays
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Want to congratulate the FIVE players off this years Merritt team who are moving on to the next level (3sophs & 2 frosh). Best part is their collective gpa was over 3.4(2 had a 4.0 spring semester)!!!📚✏️🏀
@BrandynnManning
@jaredcbailey
@Acebooogiee_
@Xindladam
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Looking forward to getting back competing again💪🏿. Game day vs Diablo Valley JC in about 24hours
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The ability of elite high school kids to function in the half court is decreasing every year. Bad reads off P&R, inability to use/read screens is elementary. It’s almost transition or bust now....
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Shout out to
@BrandynnManning
for making 1ST TEAM ALL CONFERENCE. 18ppg on over 45% shooting and over 50% from 3!🎯Graduating in May with his AA(3.2gpa)📚 Great addition for any program needing a shooter/scorer. Enjoy these 8mins of buckets🏀⛹🏿♂️
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As you watch D1 schools and their staffs get bigger and bigger, most of the guys on the bench aren’t there for Xs and Os……it’s mental stuff, relationships etc. Its a byproduct of too much hand holding with our youth
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Need more leadership like this.....
Shoutout to my guy Ali 🙌🏾 I’ve known him forever! He’s someone that we all should aspire to be! I’ve seen this video a trillion times and it still moves me! These are lessons I teach to my boys and the kids in Philly and the South Phoenix area.
#Salute
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Recruitment for RS FR Guard Eyoel Messay is picking up. He carries a 3.67gpa & grad in May w/3yrs left to play. Currently shooting over 40% from 3 over his first 12 games. HIGH ACADEMIC & CHARACTER guy!
@DrBouncePass
@0stance0chance
@04Kingem
@LR40
@lmathews78
@sgnlthelgthoops
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Big thanks to
@CoachDavidGrace
for hopping on zoom and dropping some gems to our guys last night. They learned a lot about what 4yr coaches are looking for! 🏀📚🧠
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down to less than 100 cases in the whole country. It’s time we make health a priority over happiness and enjoyment. Wear a damn mask, wash your hands and shut it down til we get this thing under control!
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Congrats to Merritt frosh guard Solomon Bland for being invited to the All American Juco Showcase this July in Atlanta
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We live in a country where black people have to have a clean criminal record and be outstanding individuals in order to justify being wrongfully murdered by law enforcement....we are still 3/5 of a human based on our overall treatment. Prove me wrong
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Seeing guys like CJ, Dame, Curry, Leonard dominate at the highest level is the very reason I don’t put a lot of faith in “rankings” and “reports” trust your eyes when looking at talent. Don’t always see the now, see the future. Coach em up!
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Congrats to Merritt freshmen guard Japheth Pineda on finishing the semester with a 4.0......also moving on to the 4yr level after 1 season with us
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Thanks to NY Knicks assistant coach Kieth Smart for checking out practice today and talking to our guys!!!
#merritthoops
The guys learned a lot and got better....
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It would be good to see Jason Kidd at Cal. Local guys would be more inclined to stay home and not leave. We need more hometown cooking on and off the court here!
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You need to quit bro.....just for finding this clip 😂😂😂😂😂
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LEONARD WAS COOKIN AND YOURE ON A 12-2 RUN.....WHAT WAS THE TIMEOUT FOR??????
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Another reason zone works in the NBA is that is forces guys to shoot midrange shots they don’t work on/or not comfortable shooting like they should cause of analytics. Cause if you got middy game you can torch a zone
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I can tell within the first 30 seconds of a call if a 4yr coach has done his homework on my players....I take it very serious which schools I move my guys on to. It’s my responsibility to filter the BS 🤷🏿♂️
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Don’t wait til a kid goes D1 to get in their inbox asking to train them for free or “to help you out lil bro”. Stop using kids for personal gain. See how willing a guy is to train you if you tell him “no video footage please”……*crickets*
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A couple jucos told him no, we gave him a shot. Came in for 1 season and did everything we asked and more. Drove from SF to Oakland every day! Now he’s moved on and shooting over 50% from the field vs D1 schools. Oh and by the way he’s 5’5” 💪🏿💪🏿
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@pronouncedj5th
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🚨4year coaches🚨 6’3” student/athletes! BACK COURT ABOUT THEM BOOKS!!!! Congrats to sophomore G
@validjayb
& G
@BrandynnManning
on having 3.2 and 3.4gpa’s respectively this semester. Also averaging 16ppg EACH. Graduating in May!!!!📚✏️🏀contact me for film/transcripts
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Merritt college 6’7” F
@Xindladam
Adam Sindelar signing with
@FNUniversity
yesterday. Adam was able to earn a scholarship in only ONE year at Merritt! Adam will be in sunny Florida for the next 3 years. Congrats to Adam and his family 🙏🏿
#merritthoops
#oneanddone
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BREAKING NEWS.....The water in Flint is still not suitable for drinking.... Where my “all lives matter” folks at???
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Merritt JC PG
@jaredcbailey
signing his NLI with
@Montreat_MBB
Jared did a great job with academics as well being over a 3.0 student.
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#movingon
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Coaches, stop with the “I can’t believe this kid isn’t signed!”, when you know damn well he isn’t a qualifier.....
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Amazing how many people want to “help” and get involved if they see you on the cusp of success.....no life jacket for you when you’re in the water but wanna towel you off after you save yourself.
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🙏🏿 Hard work and persistence
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South Carolina State has offered 2020 Merritt College (CA) G Brandynn Manning.
@BrandynnManning
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The portal has eliminated a lot of guys with “potential”…… no more talking about it, you better BE what you’re supposed to be!
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The one thing I pride myself on is always finding a way to produce, regardless of obstacles....no excuses.
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Amazing how many guys drop the ball in recruiting at the 4yr level. You give them a guys phone number and everything, then they call back in 3 months asking if you can get them in contact with a kid. Sorry....ship sailed, someone else got em 🤷🏿♂️
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🚨4 YEAR COACHES🚨
7 class of 2020 juco players available:
Adam Sindelar 6’7” F/C(3yrs)
Jared Bailey 6’3” PG (2yrs)
Brandynn Manning 6’3” G(2yrs)
Luke Spiller 6’9” F/C (2yrs)
Torian Parmalee 6’2” G (2yrs)
Devin Pierce 6’2” G (2yrs)
Mekhi Dees 6’2” G (3yrs)
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I hope some of these coaches let their views about BLM being a terrorist group be known when they are recruiting black athletes....
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Wanna thank my guy
@DWRIGHTWAY1
for coming through today and doing a Q&A session with my guys! Getting insight from a NBA vet is priceless. Your gift to the program is appreciated more than you know!!!
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Another possible one and done???? Freshmen Guard Japheth Pineda picks up an offer for this fall from
@BXRHPS
👍🏿 Good grades 📚 &hard work 🏀 gets you out!
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Prayers and healing to Arthur Larry of
@NVCBasketball
who took a nasty fall today and was taken to the hospital. Hopefully he comes back better and stronger! Merritt basketball sends their love.
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Former Merritt guard
@BrandynnManning
at media day for D1
@SCStateAthletic
men’s hoops
#merritthoops
@DrBouncePass
@0stance0chance
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