Dulani Robinson back to CCSF

Dulani Robinson signed late this summer to play for UTEP after one stellar season at CCSF.  UTEPs luck seems to be running short as it is reported Robinson fell just short of being eligible as a transfer.  It appears Robinson will join CCSF for his sophomore year.  Tough luck for Robinson, but he's sure to find his way back at UTEP or another worthy program after his sophomore year.

Definitely one of the most bizarre/unique BB recruiting challenges ever at UTEP. Dulani Robinson back to JUCO and CTF back to drawing board
— Josh Puga (@JPuga1966) August 14, 2013

Dulani Robinson Will Not be a Miner in 2013 http://t.co/LLtVnWp7Ia
— MinerRush (@sbnminerrush) August 15, 2013

Andre McPhail (Deer Valley) to Saddleback College

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Andre McPhail has transferred from University of Buffalo to Saddleback Community College in Mission Viejo, California.  McPhail hails from Antioch, where he attended Deer Valley High School.  Over his three-year career, he averaged 17.7 pts, 15.7 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 61% from the field.   As a freshman at UB McPhail averaged 0.7 pts and 1 rebound per game in 10 appearances for the Division 1 program.

Akachi Okugo (Jesuit & Yuba) overseas with Grand Canyon

Kevin McCarthy reports on Akachi Okugo already hitting strides with D1 Grand Canyon University.

Gabe Vincent narrows list down to 3

Kevin McCarthy has the scoop on Gabe Vincents list of his list of college choices.

Andre Miller (Serra High) at Allan Hancock College

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Serra High point guard, Andre Miller, is attending Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria as a member of the upcoming basketball team.  The 5'11" guard was an integral part of Serra recent success helping them achieve a 25-6 record and an impressive 12-2 in the WCAL.
Below is some footage of Miller in action

UPDATE - DeMuynck officially signs to play in Cyprus (Europe)

We had reported earlier that Jourdan DeMuynck was going to be signing to play in Italy.  Officially it looks like he will be playing for a team in Cyprus in the Division-A.  From DeMuyncks facebook page, "Finally signed my contract to go play pro in Europe (Cyprus). Few weeks left in the states. Should be interesting out there."  Already projected a starter here.  Congratulations Jourdan!  
I apologize for the minor error, and would like to admit that Coach K does not know the geography of Europe very well.

Dejon Budreaux (San Leandro) at Fresno City

It is reported that Dejon Budreaux of San Leandro High will be attending Fresno City College this year as a member of the basketball team.  Budreaux helped the Pirates to a first NCS title game appearance and first NorCal playoff victory.  He was honored with 3rd Team All-East Bay for his efforts as a senior while averaging 14 pts, 3 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals.

Lassen College building an Oakland pipeline

Lawrence Otis
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Lassen College is starting to be a draw for many talents in the Oakland area.  It is reported that McClymonds standout Lawrence Otis, and Oakland High point guard Meshawn Beard are on campus for the 2013-14 school year.
Lawrence 'Steady' Otis attended Lassen last year but was unable to play since he started the year attending CCSF.  He is a strong 6'3 shooting guard.  His senior year at McClymonds he averaged 16.7 pts, 5.0 rebounds and 2 assists. Otis earned 1st Team OAL & Honorable Mention All-State for his efforts as a senior.

Meshawn Beard

Meshawn Beard averaged 12 points per game this past season at Oakland High.  Beard also earned 1st Team OAL his senior year. He is an athletic point guard and has shown the ability to be a lock down defender.
Also returning from the Bay Area to Lassen this year is sophomore guard Lawrence Melton out of Thurgood Marshall in San Francisco.
Below is some footage of the newest additions in Susanville.

Kori Babineaux (Folsom High) headed to CCSF

Former Drake guard Kori Babineaux is headed to CCSF confirmed via the CCSF twitter account:

CCSF Men's Basketball would like to welcome former Drake SG Kori Babineaux to the program @JucoRecruiting @NorCalPreps @bball_scout
— CCSF Mens Basketball (@SFCityBasketbal) August 21, 2013

Kori Babineaux is a 6'4 shooting guard highly ranked out of high school.  He averaged 2 points and 8 minutes per game before he was suspended indefinitely for breaking team rules.  So, as expected, CCSF is loading up with more talent for the 2013 season.  Footage of Babineaux in action below.

  

Jourdan DeMuynck (Chabot College & PVAMU) headed to Europe

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UPDATED STORY CLICK HERE

It is reported that Jourdan DeMuynck (Chabot College & Prairie View A & M) is headed to Italy to start his professional career.  Jourdan DeMuynck led Chabot in scoring his sophomore year and earned a scholarship to PVAMU, NCAA D1.  He then went on to lead the Panthers in scoring the past two seasons. DeMuynck averaged 15.7 pts & 6.5 rebounds per game his senior year.  DeMuynck played high school at Castro Valley and was not highly recruited out of high school.  After his first season at Chabot he took his redshirt year and came back as a dominant force on a Gladiator team that finished 20-9.  Congratulations to Jourdan and continued success.  Below is some footage of DeMuynck in action.

Brian Goins (DVC & CSUSB) decides to turn Pro after junior year

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Kevin McCarthy reports that Brian Goins has decided to forgo his remaining year of college eligibility to turn professional.  The 2-time first-team all-state selection at DVC averaged 15.9 points as a junior at Cal State San Bernardino, an NCAA D2 powerhouse.  Another great California juco story, as it's rumored DVC discovered Goins in a men's league.  Congrats and continued success.

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Doc Jones Jr. (DVC) gets scholarship to Sterling College

Diablo Valley College shooting guard Damon "Doc" Jones Jr. has signed a scholarship agreement to Sterling College in Kansas.  Damon Jones averaged 8 points per game last year helping DVC to a 13-15 record.  Sterling College is an NAIA program and competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Confirmed via Coach Derrick Jones twitter account

Congrats to DVC soph and last yrs co-captain Damon "Doc" Jones Jr. on his scholarship to Sterling College in Kansas! ....do work out there!
— DERRICK JONES (@FOLLOWMRJONES) August 19, 2013

Elijah White (El Camino) headed to Skyline College

Elijah White of El Camino high school is reportedly headed to Skyline College in San Bruno, Ca.  The 5'8" athletic point guard earned 3rd Team All Metro his junior and senior year.  White averaged 20 points and 5 rebounds while helping his team go 12-0 in conference play and 23-8 overall.

Elijah White highlights

Denzel Bellot (McClymonds) to Merritt College

Kevin McCarthy reports on Denzel Bellot heading to Merritt College to start his collegiate career.

Dalvin Guy officially signs with Iowa Western Community College

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Dalvin Guy, a 4 year letterman, from McClymonds High in Oakland officially signed his letter of intent to Iowa Western Community College on August 7th.  The athletic forward averaged 9 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks per game while helping the Warriors go undefeated in the OAL.  Iowa Western finished the 2012-13 season 30-2 and ranked #4 in the nation.

Charles Jackson of Lassen College transfers to CSI

Charles Jackson of Lassen College has reportedly signed with College of Southern Idaho, another junior college, for his sophomore season.  Jackson redshirted at Chabot College out of high school and followed former Chabot assistant, Devin Aye, to Lassen College after Aye was announced the new head coach in Susanville.  Jackson has a breakout season earning MVP of the Golden Valley Conference as a freshman.
We previously posted a story about Jackson here.
Also reported in more detail, Kevin McCarthy posts on this transfer.

Other related stories:
'Poaching' at the Junior College ranks from Coach K
Poaching from Kevin McCarthy

Highlights from his freshman year at Lassen College

Khalil James (Sacred Heart Cathedral) at Chabot

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Khalil James of Sacred Heart Cathedral is reportedly enrolled at Chabot College and will be apart of the basketball team for the 2013-14 season.  The speedy 5'8" point guard helped guide the Fightin' Irish to two consecutive state championship appearances at the Division III level.  He earned 2nd team WCAL All League as a senior.

Lassen College freshman McMahan signs scholarship to Academy of Arts University

Marshawn McMahan, a freshman from Lassen College has signed a scholarship with three years remaining to Academy of Arts University in San Francisco.  McMahan was a member of the 2013 Golden Valley Conference champion Lassen Community College team that finished 23-9 on the season, and ranked top 10 in the California Community College rankings.  McMahan, from Compton, California was a key part of coach Devin Aye’s stellar first recruiting class.  Coach Devin Aye took over a program in shambles that was coming off a 1 win season.  When hired in April 2012, Aye immediately hit the phones in hopes of changing the image of Lassen College basketball.  Mission accomplished, as his very first year as coach the Lassen Cougars shocked the state and became an immediate powerhouse.  McMahan was a key part of the team as a 6’1” point guard who helped lead the Cougars to a win over the defending state champs, and a trip to the 16 team Modesto JC basketball tournament championship for the first time in school history, and first place at the Chabot Classic.  Soon after the Cougars ran through conference play for the title and a playoff appearance and win over College of Sequoias on the way to the state Sweet 16.

McMahan had a solid freshman season while averaging 7 points, 3 assists, and 1.5 steals.  McMahan prepped at Leuzinger High School where he was awarded all-conference while averaging 17 points a game.  McMahan was getting attention from universities all over the country, but chose to stay in California and play in the PacWest Conference.  According to coach Aye, “Marshawn is a great young man. He was liked on campus by students and faculty, and we are all very proud of him.  He has great athleticism, and is well respected in southern California for his ability.  His best basketball is still ahead of him and his Cougar family looks forward to following his progress at Academy of Arts University.”

Clarence Kaye (James Logan) signs with S. Puget Sound College

Slanblaytee "Clarence" Kaye out of James Logan in Union City has signed his letter of intent to play basketball at S. Puget Sound College in Olympia, Washington.  The explosive 6'0" guard had a solid senior year at James Logan averaging 11 pts while helping the team go 19-10 overall.  He also was having a solid run this summer playing AAU with Jump Squad.
Confirmed via Twitter:Carson Padon ‏@Coach_Padon
"Big official SPSCC welcome to Clarence Kaye. Athletic combo guard out of Oakland, CA who is really going to make some noise in the NWAACC"

Vincent Golson to SF City

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Word is that Vincent Golson has returned to the Bay Area and will be attending SFCC as a member of the basketball team for the upcoming season.   The 5'7" athletic PG will surely help fill the spot of the departing Dulani Robinson who signed with UTEP late in the summer.  Vincent Golson was a First team OAL member during his senior year in 2012.  He attended a 4 year University last year as a student but decided to come back home and play college ball.

Leo Smith staying in Cali - UPDATE

Leo Smith signed with Casper College after a stellar career at Oakland Tech High School.  He was then released from his letter-of-intent allowing him to sign with any other National Junior College.  The word is that he is going to join a Bay Area junior college for this upcoming season and stay relatively close to home.  Since I don't have any article or tweet to confirm the particular school I will just mention that those that enjoy watching this true point guard in action can see more this upcoming season without traveling to Wyoming to do so.   It is looking like the caliber of talent filling the California junior college rosters is higher than last year, and looking like it will be an exciting and competitive season for 2013-14!
UPDATE-
Confirmed via Kevin McCarthy, Leo Smith is committed to San Jose City College.   We wanted to have a confirmation before we speculated and spread false information.  Thanks Mr. McCarthy for verifying these details.

De'Sean Parsons (Grant High) signs with Salt Lake Community College

De'Sean Parsons of Grant high school in Sacramento has signed to play basketball with Salt Lake Community College in Utah.  The 6'6" wing was honored as the Sacramento Bee All-Metro First Team, Division II Metro Player of the Year, and Delta Valley Player of the Year.

Aaron Cameron signs with Cal State East Bay

HAYWARD, Calif. --- Cal State East Bay head men's basketball coach Gus Argenal has announced yet another talented addition to his 2013-14 recruiting class. Aaron Cameron, a 6'1" guard from Sacramento, Calif. has signed a National Letter of Intent to compete as a true freshman for the Pioneers.

Aaron Cameron played with Cosumnes River College in the summer showcases before signing with CSUEB.

Full story from the CSUEB website click here

Isaiah Jones (Center High, Antelope, Ca) signs with Trinidad State Junior College

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Isaiah Jones is confirmed to have signed with Trinidad State, a junior college in Colorado.  The 6.9" center averaged 9.5 pts, 7.4 rebs and 2.8 blocks per game for Center High in Antelope during his senior year.  He played with Yuba College in the summer showcase before signing last week.
Confirmed via his facebook account, "It's official I'm now a Trojan and I'm a college basketball player the journey begins now#Trinidad state#Colorado bound"