Ronnie Flores
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#FAB50 Rankings 🏀; @Top100Camp Committee; https://t.co/RYPRqtsxdW 🏈🏀 & https://t.co/tduNyhC2Ze #Grassroots Editor ; "In The Paint" pod🎙️ 🎥 https://t.co/bhShE8Um7E
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@Travonne when everyone shoots less 3's, the big clutch makes mean way more. It always felt like a 3-pointer from Larry Bird or one of the mid 1980s guys was a DAGGER. Now you just answer on the other end. Way different feel.
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LMFAO . Please stop the fake arguments that happen on here but never in real life.
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Unfortunate #HSBB News: Carl Lewis, who played ball @ Compton, Lynwood & Hillcrest Prep (AZ), has passed away. Carl was a class of '19 player w/loads of potential and the world in front of him. A big loss for our basketball community. Rest In Peace🙏🏼 #VerySad #RIPBigCarl
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@CoachKerryon the young man had a recent serious medical condition. He's absolutely at the correct one. He doesn't need to be at the one where the participants get in a small car wreck 18 Sundays a year.
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@CodyWesterlund he ruined the set tonight. Kenny knew it immediately. Chuck figured it out later as he normally does.
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@keke_shontae 3/4 of social media is self snitching to people that don't care anyway and those that do care know your lying 1/2 the time.
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@queenveej @LadyNC his political career didn't go unscathed. He's a joke and the butt of people's jokes, still. His family and his wife (unfortunately) paid a steep price. (Not debating Monica wasn't derailed as well).
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Here is another angle of Aaron McBride’s CIFSS open winning steal and dunk. 2 hours or so later, still wow.
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Jesus, that Jim McIlvaine contract 😯. For a kid having this much fun, why did the Sonics want to mess with his motivation level? . Damn near like playing on a nerf hoop! .
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News is getting out about this & we're sorry to hear about the passing of former Corona Centennial, Compton Magic & UCLA player Jalen Hill. He was 22. @CalHiSports & @Ballislife sends our condolences. Hill had an infectious personality & made people feel comfortable. 🙏
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@bykevinclark He lost to a 40 plus year old Brady. That would be like Michael Jordan losing in the NBA Finals to Dr. J. And would be like Jordan leading the Wizards to the title in 04 or 05 (ie Tampa Bay).
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This is fantastic commentary to a media question. Everyone can take something from it.
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"The Last Dance" #MJ23 . 🧐 📺 (ESPN). 4/19, 9 pm ET, Episode 1 & 2. 4/26, 9 pm ET, Episode 3 & 4. 5/3, 9 pm ET, Episode 5 & 6. 5/10, 9 pm ET, Episode 7 & 8. 5/17, 9 pm ET, Episode 9 & 10.
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Sad News: Former Oakland Soldiers/Mitty (San Jose) 2x @CalHiSports All-Stater Drew Gordon (33) has passed in a car accident. Drew (Aaron Gordon's older brother) was a fierce competitor. Played @ UCLA/New Mexico & NBA. Awful day for Bay Area hoops; he will be missed dearly. 🙏
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Courtesy of #HSBB teammate Nick Williams (@sir_neezy), here's Nipsey Hussle on the 2000-01 L.A. Hamilton "Soph" team. Young Ermias Asghedom left Hami before he would play on the Yankees' varsity in '02 &/or '03. #LACity #SlausonBoy #HoopsAndHipHop #TheMarathonContinues 🏁
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Here is a video (@latsondheimer) of the game winning shot by Sierra Canyon's Ziaire Williams on the final possession to close the 13-0 run at the buzzer.
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If Tay doesn’t get hurt, Tyson finishes w/4 state titles. Hard to turn on SoCal cable TV in late 90s & not see Tyson’s likeness. Unique talent! . Congrats to Tyson (& Tayshaun) on their #HSBB jersey retirement! . #DonsOfCompton.
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Jarvis Basnight, a key for UNLV’s ‘87 Final Four team, has passed. 🙏🏼. A Detroit native, moved West for #HSBB (Los Angeles HS & LA Verbum Dei) before attending Mt Sac JC. One of 4 JUCO starters along side homegrown Freddy Banks; will be missed by many.
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Is the "MJ played against Plumbers" crowd on suicide watch tonight? Who's checked in on those bums?. #MJ23.
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@WindhorstESPN it's not a miracle, it's Draymond Green's suspension. Don't make it rocket science.
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Congrats to Josh Christopher (@Jaygup23) on a terrific career. Finishes as @MayfairHoops' all-time leading scorer, surpassing 2,645 pts of 2001 #HSBB A-A Josh Childress (Stanford/NBA/ @JChillin). w/25 pts last night, unofficially finishes w/2,755 pts. 👊🏼.
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Let's not forget to salute Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Chris Jackson) because he was a sacrificial lamb. It cost M.A.R. plenty for doing what a bunch of folks have been doing recently while riding the coattails of others and getting pats on the back for sacrificing little in comparison.
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5-11 2023 PG LeBron James Jr. expected to enroll @ K-12 Crossroads (Santa Monica) as an incoming 8th-grader. Under CIF rules, he cannot play for varsity #HSBB team. Son of Lakers star recently helped North Coast Blue Chips capture 13U crown at Las Vegas Classic #HSBB #Grassroots
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@jrichardgoodman that's why I really don't like college baseball. It has nothing to do with making the bigs. It would be like #CBB being on a 9 ft rim.
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@_AndyFitzgerald Disagree heavily. Have to have a certain level of wind and be in shape and a Mile run is a good indicator. Simple and easy as well.
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#RIP to former Long Beach Poly, LBCC, SDSU DB Carl Weathers, who played a couple of seasons for the Silver & Black. What an iconic role for him in the Rocky series. Wow. 🙏🏼.
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Kawhi Leonard gutting it out is nothing new. At #Pangos Dream Classic, No. 33 is giving it his all 24 hours after his father Mark was murdered (Jan. '08). His coach didn't expect him to show but he took @J_Goin_HAM assignment. Emotional afterwards, I had alot of respect for him.
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Here is the dramatic ending in the CIFSS open title game that gave Centennial the win literally at the buzzer. #OpenMadness .
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Prayers out to St Joseph Notre Dame ('98)/UCLA standout Ray Young, who is in serious/critical condition after collapsing during pick-up game
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Final: #FAB50 No. 6 Sierra Canyon 76, No. 47 Millenium 66. BJ Boston with 22 points, 4 rebounds, 4 asts, 2 steals; Amari Bailey 18 pts, 5 assists of the spectacular type . Daron Holmes with 20 pts, 9 rbs, 4 blks . #HSBB #HoophallWest .
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Lamont Butler graduated from Riverside Poly owning 9⃣ school records including points (1,836) assists (559) steals (271) games played (126) & most importantly wins (91). Incredible moment for hard-working player whose character is mentioned as much as his game. #HSBB #FinalFour
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@jemelehill no, they think their readership doesn't know shit about these two things. Why do people want people who are bad at their jobs to succeed? The newspaper industry is hurting, and people wonder why.
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LaMelo Ball (@MELOD1P) drops 92 pts; No 2 all-time CA list @CalHiSports details coming; HLs per @Ballislife #SCtop10
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West Coast 🏀 community: Say a prayer🙏 for '20 Coronado (Henderson, NV) player Felix Reeves, who played @ Cypress JC in '21-'22. Reeves had emergency surgery in the last 24 hours to remove a blood clot that caused a stroke. It's HARD not to like Felix & he could use our support!
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I feel sorry for kids who look up to NBA players and this is the hoop they look forward to emulating. Hopefully a player comes along that makes the extra pass and the simple play, cool again.
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Sorry I'm a bit behind on #FAB50 rankings today, as U can guess. More importantly, working on setting up some special guests for tomorrow's "In The Paint" pod🎙️that can share some telling experiences on Bean's formative years, including some '96 class peers #RoundballBio #RIPBean
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Nahmier Robinson 5-7 2023 (Seattle Rotary) with the nifty finish; displayed nice feet & good lead guard skill; #BILJAAC Top 20 game selection #HSBB #Grassroots
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@theereallmiyahh 9-15 feet of flood water is deadly at like 99.8 percent rate. At 3 feet cars start moving and debris in the water will jack your house up and you up.
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#HSBB News: Highly-regarded 2023 SG Mikey Williams is headed to Lake Norman Christian (Charlotte, N.C.) for the 2020-21 season. Was the @CalHiSports State D4 POY and State Freshman of the Year at San Ysidro (CA) last season & a @Ballislife Frosh All-American. #Grassroots
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Touching moment & important message as @CalSupremeBball family honors father of Ryse Williams w/retired jersey @ mini training camp #RyseUp
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MVP candidate @ Ocean View TOC, 12/2007. Klay Thompson & Paul George played 2 w/many national scouts there. Besides Wilt (he don't count LOL), DeMar & Schea Cotton only 6th graders I know were DUNKING (@TicetheVocal voice). Only one guy I heard of dunking in 5th! Can u guess who?
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The best athlete is the relaxed athlete. Confident and prepared. Hard to be at your best when pressing. Many times acting hard is a front for something.
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This 📼 doesn't do this Baby Jordan dunk justice. The baseline angle is so clean on a play between players that knew eachother so well. Harold was just a natural offensive talent who could do amazing things in jeans or dockers like it was nothing.
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The Melo line: 17-56 fg, 6-24 3 pt, 10-15 ft, 50 pts , 15 rbs, 5 assists 3 steals ; 2019 G averaged 42.4 ppg in 5 games. #pumps #grassroots
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Cassius Stanley and Boogie Ellis are the first SoCal tandem to announce for Duke in the same class since 1991, when Cherokee Parks (Marina, Huntington Beach) and Erik Meek (San Pasqual, Escondido) joined the defending natty champs. Congrats to Cassius & Boogie #HSBB #Grassroots
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As strategies are discussed for what elite prospects should do (sit, sign endorsement deal & train for Draft, finish season, etc.), should be noted Michael Jordan had a "Love of the Game" Clause starting w/his rookie contract. He could play competitive pickup anytime, anywhere
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.@CalSupremeBball presents Ryse's father Dr. O’Brey Williams w/ jersey No. 11, worn this spring by @cynreef. #RyseUp #Awareness #Grassroots
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Someone else scored with 30 seconds to go, Manny Duany covered a dunk. FINAL: Mayfair 73, Bishop Montgomery 65 . Josh Christopher 44 pts . Dior Johnson 27 pts . Manny Duany 2 pts.
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@_alexmgrant Everyone n their mom knows Mulkey is like this. 1/2 the people gotta quit pretending they don't like it, when they do.
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RIP to Bill Walton. Helix of La Mesa great is arguably the best college basketball player of all-time. NBA champion & ambassador of the game. He's the best high school big man California has ever produced. (Bill Russell didn't start in HS). A giant loss. wow.
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@tsnmknd doesn't matter, nobody in this field is being compared to him, nor should be. He's an outlier. Glad we saw him. May never again so don't count on it.
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Emoni Bates (@BatesEmoni) led Ypsilanti Lincoln to a MI D1 state crown. Will he be 3rd freshman in #HSBB history to ever receive credible All-American acclaim? Not too many frosh have had year he did. Here's list of all-time National FOY (back to 1977). ▶️
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#NIL News: LSU quarterback Myles Brennan is no longer going to play football, but his NIL deals with Raising Canes, Smoothie King, GameCoin, Smalls Sliders and Hollingsford Richards Ford remain intact as they were and cannot be performance-based. (@latsondheimer, @Trigonis30).
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JUST OUT: Forward B.J. Boston (@bboston_) of Sierra Canyon named 2020 California Mr. Basketball by @CalHiSports. Despite COVID-19, Boston is thrilled by how season ended. His story ➡️ . State POYS by Class/CIF Division ➡️
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All these "White Men Can't Jump" Shout Outs, 27 years ago today, definitely need more Freeman Williams ("Duck Johnson") mention. All-State @ Manual Arts HS '74 (24.6 ppg), led nation in scoring 35.9 in '78 over Larry, dropped 50 on UNLV, 81 in another. Pull-up game 1 of best ever
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Kudos to 2010 @CalHiSports Mr. Basketball Allen Crabbe, as he gave back to Price HS in the ultimate way - by basically keeping it open. Not only is it his alma mater, his grandpops, Apostle Frederick K.C. Price, founded the school in '86. #HSBB #MiracleOnVermont #Grassroots
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Congrats to Westchester coach Ed Azzam on winning his 900th career game via a 73-20 win over Horace Mann at the Trevor Ariza Tip Off Classic. Coach for Comets since 1979-80 is 3rd coach in @CalHiSports State Record Book to reach 900 win milestone. #HSBB
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@WSGADLIBS Not even remotely the same ; he’s getting rebounds two people over from Reese would be.
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Arizona is turning into an extension of California, especially as CA remains nearly impossible to afford to live in if youre under 35-40. more heading that way when the rent memorandum ends in LA County and the forclosures pick up Q1 and Q2 2021.
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.@CalHiSports Mr. Basketball in 2008, Jrue Holiday had best body control of any #HSBB I've seen & total command of game. This guy's family is L.A hoops royalty & has earned people's respect without the hype & flash.
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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (Chris Jackson) left millions of dollars on the table after he was suspended (& eventually lost passion to play in NBA) for refusing to stand for national anthem. He wasn't funded by any corporate entity & his house in Mississippi was burned to ground in '01.
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FINAL: @CalHiSports No. 16 St. John Bosco 60, No. 1 Mater Dei 51. Braves snap Mater Dei's 69-game Trinity League winning streak. Mater Dei's first loss to a CA team this season as the Braves fans storm the court. Monarchs first loss in league since 2010-11 season. #HSBB.
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2018 pg Spencer Freedman (Mater Dei) makes plenty of great passes, but this one might be his best yet #SCTop10 #grassroots
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Shocked & saddened to hear about the passing of former Ocean View standout Ricky Butler. Our condolences to his family. Pictured with son Harrison, Ricky was a 3X @CalHiSports All-Stater who played at Kansas & UC-Irvine. A genuine & easy going OC guy who will be greatly missed 🙏
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Wow, reports coming out of West Oakland that street ball legend Demetrius "Hook" Mitchell has passed away. A power pg, Mitchell's senior year at McClymonds was 1986. He also played at Contra Costa JC & 1989-90 season at Cal-St. Hayward. A tragic and incredible story. #RIPHook
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JUST OUT: The 2016-17 California Mr. Basketball is Ethan Thompson (@_ethanthompson5) of @BMHSKnights. Congrats #HSBB
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#HSBB News: 2023 5-11 G Bronny James will enroll at Chatsworth Sierra Canyon for his freshman season. Son of @Lakers star @KingJames played for 8th grade team at Santa Monica Crossroads last season. Sierra Canyon is the 2-time defending CIF Open champ.
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@SportsCenter @notthefakeSVP Because you didn't know anything about him, Scott. You just judged from a distance. Why would anyone feel anyway about a kid they don't personally know? . Weird.
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With 47 points tonight in playoff win, '26 PG Jason Crowe Jr of Lynwood now has 1,032 points, four points shy of all-time CA mark for 9th graders. Record is 1,036 points by another lefty PG, Marcus Lovett Jr in 2011-12. DNP in 4thQ blowout W. #HesAFreshman #HSBB @CalHiSports
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2017 @Ballislife All-American Game Rosters Announced! May 6 (Long Beach CA) #TeamElite #TeamFuture #Grassroots #HSBB
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Man, what a special night for many. Hard not to think about Nnamdi Okongwu, O's older brother. Here at 2013 Torrey Pines Holiday Classic; Would have been a senior on team that lost D1 state final in OT when Zo fouled out. O was still in 8th grade. What a driving force for O🙏🏼
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To be a PRO you have to get PAID. Melo will play at SPIRE Institute (Ohio) for 2018-19, which is not part of the OHSAA & plays an independent schedule. Besides meaning the JBA has presumably ceased operations, Melo Ball reportedly was not formally paid in Lithuania or JBA. #HSBB.
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Here is more info about and reasoning for Emoni Bates' move to Ypsi Prep Academy in his hometown. According to his father Elgin, this has been in the works for some time. #HSBB #Grassroots .
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@tangible_uno Your don’t understand the concept of having someone in your back pocket. Everything is leverage not exposure. exposure is for women.
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@rod_strickland @Ballislife not only that coach, every player naturally slows down to complete the move. Sometimes much more effective to sprint through play and / or let momentum carry you through the lane that originally opened up.
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More bad CA Hoops News: Sorry to say, but there is more. Please say some prayers for former Price (LA)/La Salle (Pasadena) coach & decorated 77th St LAPD detective Michael Lynch, who recently suffered a heart attack. Very serious & can use your prayers🙏 . Tough day for CA Hoops
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RIP Deebo. Tiny Lister went to Compton HS, Palomar JC, LBCC & Cal-St. LA, where he excelled in the Shot Put. He will be missed by his large fan base. Deebo is now a noun and an adjective.
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Drew Gordon and his Mitty running mate Collin Chiverton played so hard every night ; gave it their all. Drew missed some time with injury as a senior, but Monarchs made CIF D2 title game in both 2007 & 2008. #RIPDrew #Mitty #SoldierSalute .
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Can we leave this Jordan - Bron "debate" alone for the last couple rounds of the playoffs? Just try to enjoy the games. Please.
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As Pac Shores Tips, let's take a moment to remember Ryse Williams. Young man passed a day before his '17 graduation @ Redondo Union HS from Renal Medullary Carcinoma, a rare kidney cancer. He was on his way to LMU. A nice young man who touched many people in a short time. #RyseUp
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#HSBB News: "The Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend" documentary (@raymondlewisdoc) is complete & accepted into the '21 Pan African Film Festival (March in L.A.) Exceptional footage quality & candid interviews. A MUST SEE for hoopers🏀This doc has been literally 15 years in the making🔥
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The highest ever rated #HBCU recruit in modern era of player rankings was center Earl Jones of Spingarn (DC), who signed with University of the District of Columbia in 1980. UDC was a D2 school & Earl was ranked No. 5 by @BobGibbonshoops. He was '84 first rounder by @lakers.
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Final: Lynwood 94, Gahr (Lynwood) 84 . 6-1 2026 PG Jason Crowe Jr. 19-37 fg, 4 3-pointers, 18-21 FT, 60 points. season-high & reported Lynwood single game mark #HSBB #CroweZone2
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Before Chino Hills, '10 Houston Yates: Natty records 116.2 ppg + 15 consecutive 100-pt games (26 total) #FAB50 title
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#RIP to a true legend, one of the all-time @CIFLACS greats: Charles White (San Fernando '76) @ 64. @CalHiSports 1975 Mr. Football & '79 Heisman Trophy Winner. Crushing loss for Valley sports & USC fans. State track champ & 2-time 4A City Champ. What a talent #RIPCharlie 🙏😥
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I am very honored to make this for the second time. I appreciate the people who've helped me along the way and continue to do so. 👊🙏.
@AdamDeMong @RiseCircuit @AdamFinkelstein @247Sports @AdamZagoria @Stanford_AD @GoStanford @Stanford @StanfordMBB @CoachBillSelf @KUHoops @KUAthletics @UnivOfKansas @Brod314 @adidas @BooWilliamsAAU @JUCOadvocate @VerbalCommits @BretJust @wmebasketball @WME_Sports @WME @NashbP @IMGABasketball @IMGAcademy @coachbrucepearl @AuburnMBB @StopBackDoor @NikeEYB @Nike @cavwalsh @chadbabel @nikebasketball @ChadChatlos @TurnkeyZRG @CharlieBakerMA @NCAA @LMUPintens @lmulionsMBB @lmulions @LoyolaMarymount @CraigMalRob @NABC1927 @DHR_Global @BIGEASTMBB @BIGEAST @DanMargulis @espn @ClassicReg Congratulations to Ronnie Flores of Ballislife on being named to the 2024 100 Most Impactful People in Men’s College Basketball list. @RonMFlores .
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Here's a pic of KD back in fall of 04, when 85% of Warriors' fans were still Lakers fans. Spent his jr yr @ The Hill
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Kawhi's Dream Classic game was no fairytale. MLK lost to Dominguez 68-60 & lost to Dons in '08 SoCal D1 final; In '09 King took down #FAB50 No. 1 Mater Dei to win section & easy call to name Kawhi California Mr. Basketball, although some were STILL sleep.
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@alexbazzell You do realize NBA teams flew commercial for more years than the WNBA has been in existence, right?.
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Time flies: 2026 Tajh Ariza (St. Bernard, Playa del Rey) & his father 2003 Trevor Ariza (@CalHiSports Mr. Basketball @ L.A. Westchester) posing for the 📸 @ a @FCPPangos event 21 years apart. Future bright for the 6-6 freshman. #HSBB #Grassroots
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