Men`s Basketball 2014–2015 - City College of San Francisco

Men’s Basketball 2014–2015
Contents
Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Team Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Coaches & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Our Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recent Signings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Kids Summer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chancellor
Dr. Arthur Q. Tyler
Physical Education Chair
Dan Hayes
Men’s Athletic Director
Harold Brown
Head Coach
Justin Labagh
Assistant Coach
Adam D’Acquisto
Assistant Coach
Tom McNichol
Assistant Coach
Nima Shaahinfar
City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
Photos by Athletic Staff
Additional Photos by Eric Sun
Wellness Center Photos by Douglas Sandberg
Layout and Design · David Hackett
Sports Information · Marcus Tolero
Our Vision
Mission Statement
City College of San Francisco values and fosters superior levels of educational participation and academic
success among all students. Reaching out to and
including all populations, we strive to provide an
affordable and unparalleled learning experience in a
supportive and caring environment that leads students to successfully complete their goals.
The Mission statement of the San Francisco
Community College District is:
A Teaching and Learning Community
Our principal distinction will be the high quality of
instruction. The educational experience will feature
successful learning in areas as varied as basic skills,
academic courses, advanced honors, career and technical courses, retooling of job skills, and preparation
for transfer to other educational institutions. Learning
opportunities will extend to a broad array of courses
and programs to offer any student a pathway to educational and career success.
Our primary mission is to provide programs and services leading to:
An Inclusive Community
We will continue to reach out to all people, especially to those communities that encounter barriers to
education; develop sustainable campuses and sites
to better serve students and neighborhoods; diversify
and improve programs and services for the benefit
of the community; build partnerships with public,
private, and community-based agencies to better respond to educational, economic, environmental, and
societal needs; foster the participation of our students
and employees in community life; and welcome students from around the world. Committed to lifelong
educational opportunities for all, we will exchange
expertise and innovation with colleagues in the state,
the nation and the world.
A Diverse Community
In our community, respect and trust are common
virtues, and all people are enriched by diversity and
multicultural understanding. We will maintain a
supportive, positive, and productive working environment for our diverse faculty and staff, as well as a
responsive environment in which student needs are
met in a friendly, timely, and caring manner.
Game Schedule
2014– 2015
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Consistent with our Vision, City College of San Francisco provides educational programs and services that
promote successful learning and student achievement to meet the needs of our diverse community.
• Transfer to baccalaureate institutions
• Achievement of Associate Degrees in
Arts and Sciences
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In addition, the college offers other programs
and services consistent with our primary mission,
only as resources allow and whenever possible in
collaboration with partnering agencies and community-based organizations.
City College of San Francisco belongs to the community and continually strives to provide an accessible,
affordable, and high quality education to all its students. The College is committed to providing an array
of academic and student development services that
support students’ success in attaining their academic,
cultural, and civic achievements. To enhance student
success and close equity achievement gaps, the college identifies and regularly assesses student learning outcomes to improve institutional effectiveness.
As a part of its commitment to serve as a sustainable
community resource, our CCSF mission statement
drives institutional planning, decision making and
resource allocation.
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• Acquisition of certificates and career skills
needed for success in the workplace
• Basic Skills, including learning English as
a Second Language and Transitional Studies
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= HOME GAME
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STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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photo by jana tom
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City College of San Francisco
Men’s Basketball Team 2014–2015
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Gabe Bealer
Jonathan Bennett
Vincent Golson
Julian Harrell
Josh Kahlon
Carlos Mancasola
Blair Mendy
FORWARD
FORWARD
POINT GUARD
FORWARD
FORWARD
GUARD
Ibraheem Muhammed
Jerrod Nodar
Mitchell Rubio
Jason Smith
Troy Thompson
LaDonavan Wilder
FORWARD
FORWARD
FORWARD
POINT GUARD
GUARD
FORWARD
POINT GUARD
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Coaches & Staff
Justin Labagh
HEAD COACH
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 239-3402
Jonathan Bennett and Josh Kahlon will be the front court
that anchors the defense and control the boards. Troy
Thompson, Jason Smith, Donnie Wilder, Mitchell Rubio,
and Jason Smith round out this year’s squad. Gabe Bealer,
a player on the 2013–14 team, hurt his knee in the preseason and will medical redshirt allowing him to play three
years for the University of Utah.
Prior to becoming head coach of the CCSF men’s basketball
program, Labagh assisted the Rams for three years under
coaches Harry Pantazopoulos and Patrick Springer.
In 2000–2001, he completed an internship under then
Texas Tech head coach, Bobby Knight. Labagh played
college basketball at the University of California, Berkeley,
where he was coached by Todd Bozeman and Ben Braun,
and made two NCAA tournament appearances, including
reaching the Sweet Sixteen in 1997. Former players Labagh
played with at Cal were: Shareef Abdur-Rahim of the Sacramento Kings, Sean Marks of the New Orleans Hornets,
Francesco Elson of the Denver Nuggets, Michael (Yogi)
Stewart of the Atlanta Hawks, Ed Gray of the Atlanta Hawks,
Tremaine Folks of the Indiana Pacers, Sean Lampley of the
Miami Heat and Tony Gonzalez of the Atlanta Falcons.
Justin Labagh just completed his eleventh season at the
helm of the City College of San Francisco Men’s Basketball
Program. In his tenure at CCSF, Labagh led the Rams to a
State Championship, State Runner-up, nine Coast Conference Championships, three Final Fours, two Final Eight’s
and three Sweet Sixteen’s. Labagh’s winning percentage
here at CCSF is a whopping .875 with an overall record of
309–44. The Rams have gone undefeated in conference
play for the last 4 years and have also finished the season
in the state coach’s poll as #1 four years in a row. Labagh
has been voted California JC Coach of the year four times
and the program has graduated 36 players to Division I
and 23 players to Division II and NAIA schools. Last year
CCSF sent off 8 players on full scholarships.
Labagh is excited about the 2014–15 season. The team will
be made up of eleven newcomers and one returner. Vincent Golsen is considered one of the best point guards in
the state and his leadership will be counted on as the Rams
start from scratch. Transfers Julian Harrell, Carlos Mancasola, and Blair Menday will give the rams a solid back court
with some experience they need. Jerrod Nodar,
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D’Acquisto’s duties include recruiting, scouting, skill development, fundraising, and academic coordinator. Adam
also serves as the City College of San Francisco basketball
camp director. D’Acquisto played at City College during
the 1999–2000 season and helped the team win a Coast
Conference Championship.
D’Acquisto then became the Junior Varsity Coach at Saint
Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco, where, in
2000–2002, he led the J.V. team to two consecutive West
Catholic Athletic League championships. He then served
for one year as an assistant on the varsity under legendary
California high school coach Don Lippi. Adam earned his
B.S. in Managerial Economics from UC Davis in 1999 and
completed his M.A. in Sports Management from the University of San Francisco in 2003. Prior to teaching at CCSF,
Adam started and ran the youth basketball program at the
Olympic Club in San Francisco. Adam lives in San Francisco
with his wife, Kimmie, and their 2 sons Anthony and Max.
Tom McNichol
ASSISTANT COACH
The 37 year-old Labagh resides in his hometown of San
Francisco with his wife Layla, and their three kids, Steele (7),
and Soheila “Soli” (5) and Aidan (1).
Adam D’Acquisto
Nima Shaahinfar
ASSISTANT COACH
Nima Shaahinfar enters his third season as assistant coach
for the City College of San Francisco Men’s Basketball
Program, where he provides the team and players further
insight through basketball analytics. From 2009–2011, Nima
charted games and researched statistics for the Oklahoma
City Thunder as they rose to be one of the NBA’s best teams.
Nima received his Masters in Sports Management from the
University of San Francisco in 2010, where he focused on basketball analytics research. He presented his research at the
2010 Northern California Symposium on Statistics and Operations Research in Sports and published later findings on his
basketball analytics blog. In a November 2012 article, ESPN
The Magazine featured Nima’s research and quoted him as
to how it applied to the NBA. Nima is an attorney, having
earned his law degree in 2004 from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. He received his Bachelors of
Science in Physics from UCLA in 2001. Nima is a San Francisco
resident where he lives with his wife Elizabeth.
ASSISTANT COACH
Adam D’Acquisto is entering his twelfth season as an
Assistant Coach to the Men’s Basketball Program and has
been an instrumental part of the program’s success. Coach
Coach McNichol graduated from Bucknell University and
captained the basketball team in 1978. He received his
Master of Arts in English from San Francisco State in 1984.
McNichol has been working with the Rams basketball team
since 1999 and oversees the athletic progress of the players
and conducts study hall. In his spare time, McNichol enjoys
helping Bay Area high school students prepare for the SAT
test to qualify for Division I scholarships. Some of the past
tutees include Dior Lowhorn (Texas Tech/USF), Eli Holman
(Indiana) and Quentin Thomas (North Carolina). McNichol has been an English instructor at CCSF since 1984. His
wife, Julia, also teaches at CCSF in the Transitional Studies
Department. Tom and Julia live in Oakland and have three
daughters, Kelsey, Devyn, and Cristina.
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Support & Trainers
Jesse Mazza
ma atc, cscs
Player Profiles
Adelita Martin
Darryl Tillman
Mitchell Rubio #2
ATHLETIC TRAINER
TEAM MANAGER
FORWARD – 6’6’’
Freshman
Goodrich High School (Davison, MI)
ATHLETIC TRAINER
Mitchell is a graduate from Goodrich High School in Davison, Michigan. During his high school
career he was 1st Team All-GAC junior and senior year. He was also on the All-State team during
his senior year. In his free time Mitchell enjoys cooking and hanging out with friends.
Carlos Mancasola #4
GUARD – 6’3’’
Sophomore
Central Valley High School (Redding, CA)
This is Jesse’s second season with City College of San
Francisco as Head Athletic Trainer. He graduated from
Chapman University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise
Science/Health Administration.
Addie begins her eighth year as the Assistant Athletic
Trainer at CCSF. Addie is a graduate of San Francisco State
University with a degree in physical education with an
emphasis in pre-physical therapy.
Darryl was born and raised in San Francisco where he attended Mission High School. Darryl played a key part on
his high school team, hitting a game winning three-point
shot during his senior year. After playing on the state
runner-up team, Darryl is returning as the team’s manager,
which he has done in previous years. Darryl has been a
dedicated member of the CCSF family and he has a
bright future ahead of him in team management.
Carlos is a graduate of Central Valley High School in Redding, California. During his high school
career he was 1st Team All-NAL his sophomore, junior, and senior year. He was also All-Northern
Section Team his junior and senior year while leading Central Valley to back-to-back Northern
Section Championships. In his free time Carlos enjoys swimming and playing ping-pong.
Jason Smith #5
POINT GUARD – 6’1’’
John Balano
Petrina Chi
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
ATHLETIC ADVISOR /ACADEMIC COUNSELOR
Freshman
Thurgood Marshall High School (San Francisco, CA)
Jason is a graduate of Thurgood Marshall in San Francisco, California. During his high school
career Jason earned 1st Team All-AAA as a junior and was the Player of the Year as a senior. He
was also awarded the distinguished Herb Blanchard Award during his senior campaign which
is awarded to the player who best exhibits unselfishness, perseverance, sportsmanship, team
spirit, and citizenship. Jason enjoys listening to music and playing pool in his free time.
Julian Harrell #11
FORWARD – 6’5’’
Freshman
Loyola High School (Los Angeles, CA)
John Balano initially joined City College of San Francisco
as the Head Football Strength Coach for football February
2001. Today, he is responsible for the Men’s and Women’s
Teams’ strength and conditioning program, which includes
injury prevention, post rehab, nutritional guidance, Spring/
Fall conditioning, Summer workouts, and in-season training.
A native of Chicago, Illinois, Balano holds a Masters in
Human Performance and Sport from New Mexico
Highlands University.
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Petrina Chi is currently in her 5th year as Athletic
Advisor/Academic Counselor with the CCSF Athletic
Department. A City College of San Francisco Alumus
herself, Petrina attended CCSF prior to transferring
to UC Berkeley where she attained her BA in Ethnic
Studies and later attended SFSU for her Masters in
Social Work.
Julian is a graduate of Loyola High School in Los Angeles, California. During his high school career Julian was awarded 1st Team All-State, Mission League MVP, and CIF Southern Section Player of the Year. After playing in the Ivy League last year for the University of Pennsylvania, Julian
decided to come back to his native state with dreams of playing a different brand of basketball.
Julian enjoys taking pictures and listening to music during his spare time.
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Player Profiles
Vincent “Tutu” Golson #20
Gabe Bealer #25
POINT GUARD – 5’8’’
FORWARD – 6’6’’
Sophomore
Skyline High School (Oakland, CA)
Sophomore
Antelope High School (Antelope, CA)
Tutu is a graduate of Skyline High School in Oakland, California. During his high school career
he was 1st Team All-OAL his senior year. One of only two returning players from last year’s Rams
squad, Tutu has already received interest from numerous Division 1 schools. In his spare time
Tutu enjoys listening to music.
Gabe is a graduate from Antelope High School in Antelope, California. Gabe is the only returning starter from last year’s 29–2 Rams team where he averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds a
game. After an impressive Spring and Summer, Gabe has decided to take his talents to the PAC12 next year. He has committed to the University of Utah.
Jonathan Bennett #21
FORWARD – 6’6’’
Sophomore
Gordon Central High School (Calhoun, Georgia)
Jonathan is a graduate of Gordon Central High School in Calhoun, Georgia. During his high
school career Jonathan was the MVP of the Georgia North vs. South All-Star game. Jonathan
served six years in the United States Air Force. During his time in the service, Jonathan was
nominated to the All-Air Force Basketball Team. He currently resides in Half Moon Bay with his
wife Meagan and daughter Braelynn.
Jerrod Nodar #33
FORWARD – 6’5’’
Freshman
St. Mary’s High School (San Mateo, CA)
Jerrod is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and was born and raised in San Mateo, California.
Even though his senior year was plagued by injuries, Jerrod still managed to make the All-TCAL
second team. Jerrod is continuing the family tradition of playing for the Rams. His mother
played for legendary Rams women’s basketball coach, Tom Giusto.
Troy Thompson #34
GUARD – 6’4’’
LaDonavan “Donnie” Wilder #23
Freshman
Oakland Technical High School (Oakland, CA)
FORWARD – 6’7’’
Freshman
Castlemont High School (Oakland, CA)
Donnie graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland, California. During his senior year
Donnie was named 1st Team All-OAL. After redshirting for the Rams last season, Donnie is eager
to contribute to the success of this year’s team. In his spare time Donnie enjoys listening to
music and working on future business ideas.
Blair Mendy #24
POINT GUARD – 6’2’’
Sophomore
Bellarmine High School (San Jose, CA)
Blair graduated from Bellarmine College Preparatory in San Jose, California. After a successful
prep career he attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where he was a member
of the basketball team. Blair has returned to Northern California to sharpen his basketball skills
with the goal of signing a basketball scholarship at the end of the season. In his spare time he
enjoys scuba diving and kite surfing.
Troy is a graduate of Oakland Technical High School where as a senior he was OAL All-League.
Born and raised in Washington D.C., Troy moved to Oakland for high school where he began
his basketball career. In his free time Troy enjoys hanging with his friends and working out his
younger brothers.
Ibraheem Muhammed #44
FORWARD – 6’4’’
Freshman
Marshall High School (San Francisco, CA)
Ibraheem is a graduate of Marshall High School in San Francisco, California. As a senior
he helped lead his team to the AAA championship game. He enjoys drawing, reading, and
sleeping during his free time.
Josh Kahlon #55
FORWARD – 6’8’’
Sophomore
Brookside Christian High School (Stockton, CA)
Josh is a graduate of Brookside Christian High School in Stockton, California. During his senior
season Josh was 1st Team All-League and helped lead his team deep into the sectional playoffs.
In his free time Josh enjoys eating, running sand dunes, and lifting weights.
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photo by eric sun
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Wellness Center
City College’s Wellness Center creates a first-ever front
door for the campus on busy Ocean Avenue. Stepping up its hillside site, it welcomes thousands of students a day who arrive from the Balboa BART station,
ushering them into the activity-filled building or up
the grand lobby staircase and out onto the campus.
The building’s LED® equivalent design fits 156,000
square feet of program space into a very small footprint utilizing clever vertical stacking.
The Wellness Center houses physical education, martial arts, dance, conditioning, team sports, and City
College’s first aquatics center. It also fulfills a civic role
by integrating cleanly into the urban fabric and providing a physical anchor for the corner of the campus
and the east end of Ocean Avenue. The community
is thrilled to have an affordable resource for healthy
living housed in such a spectacular setting.
Design Features
• Aquatics Center
• NCAA Gymnasium
• Dance Performance Facility
• Martial Arts Facility
• Weight Training & Conditioning Centers
• Team Locker Rooms
photos by douglas sandberg
FILM ROOM
Recent Signings
2003–2004
Laurence Metz – 6’2” – 185lbs – GUARD
2007– 2008
Jamal Holden – 6’3” – 180lbs – GUARD
St. Ignatius, San Francisco CA
Signed with San Francisco State University, Division II
Roburt Sallie – 6’5” – 200lbs – POINT GUARD
1st Team All-League
Apple Valley High, Apple Valley, CA
Signed with Eastern Washington, Division I
2005– 2006
California State Player of the Year & League MVP
Valley High School, Sacramento CA
Signed with University of Memphis, Division I
Govinda Thomas-Carter – 6’3” – 175lbs – GUARD
Terrell Anderson – 6’6” – 210lbs – FORWARD
Robert Owens – 6’3” – 185lbs – GUARD
De La Salle, Concord, CA
John F. Kennedy High School, New Orleans LA
Signed with University of San Francisco, Division I
1st Team All-League & All-State
Skyline High School, Oakland
Signed with San Jose State University, Division I
Johnnie Bryant – 6’1” – 180lbs – POINT GUARD
1st Team All-League & All-State
Bishop O’Dowd, Oakland CA
Signed with University of Utah, Division I
Currently with the Utah Jazz in player development
2004–2005
Eric Turner – 6’3” – 180lbs – POINT GUARD
1st Team All-League, All-State, & League MVP
Eastside High School, Eastside NJ
Signed with Weber State, Division I
ERIC TURNER — WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY
Sebastian Taulbe – 6’10” – 245lbs – CENTER
2006–2007
Oakdale High School, Oakdale CA
Signed with University of Idaho, Division I
Marcio Lassiter – 6’3” – 195lbs – GUARD
Juma Kamara – 6’5” – 195lbs – GUARD/FORWARD
1st Team All-League, All-State, and League MVP
Stagg High School, Stockton CA
Signed with Portland State, Division I. Led Division I in
3-point percentage, 52%. Drafted by Bakerfield Jam NBDL,
NBA Developmental League.
Maurice Purify – 6’5” – 220lbs – FORWARD
1st Team All-League & All-State
Eureka High School, Eureka, CA
Signed with University of Nebraska, Division I
Played for the Cincinnati Bengals, NFL
Brandon Wiley – 6’6” – 215lbs – FORWARD
2nd Team All-League
Pinole Valley High School, Pinole Valley CA
Signed with University of Idaho, Division I
1st Team All-League, All-State, and League MVP
Washington High School, San Francisco CA
Signed with Cal State Fullerton, Division I
Playing professionally in the Philippines
Ron Maigualt – 6’5” – 195lbs – POINT GUARD
1st Team All-League
Pinole Valley High School, Pinole Valley CA
Signed with Long Island University, Division I
Lex James – 6’9” – 225lbs – FORWARD/CENTER
Redirection High School, New York NY
Signed with St. Francis College of New York, Division I
Andre Davis – 6’6” – 245lbs – FORWARD
Harry Brown – 6’5” – 225lbs – FORWARD
1st Team All-League 2003-2004 & 2004-2005
Hercules High School, Hercules CA
Signed with San Jose State University, Division I
St. Patrick’s High School, Elizabeth NJ
Signed with Long Island University, Division I
MARCIO LASSITER — PETRON BLAZE BOOSTERS,
PHILLIPPINES
Cornell Little John – 6’3” – GUARD
Vanden High School, Fairfield CA
Signed with University of Bridgeport, Division II
Ike Count – 6’3” – 180lbs – GUARD
1st Team All-League
McClymonds High School, Oakland CA
Signed with Texas Southern University, Division I
Patrick Dreith – 6’6” – 210lbs – FORWARD
Hillsdale High School, San Mateo CA
Signed with University of San Diego, Division II
Alec Von Tellrop – 6’2” – 185lbs – GUARD
2nd Team All-League
Marin Catholic High School, Marin CA
Signed with Alaska Fair Banks, Division II
Justin Holmes – 6’3”– 195lbs – GUARD
HARRY BROWN — SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
1st Team All-League
Fremont High School, Oakland CA
Offer from Bethany College, Division II
ROBURT SALLIE — UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
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Recent Signings
Milos Nikolic – 6’9” – CENTER
Jarred Pengel – 6’3” – 195lbs,
Daryl Cooper – 6’1” – 175lbs
American School in Switzerland
Signed with Long Island University, Division I
St. Vincent High School, CA
Signed with Dominican University of California, Division II
Terrell Anderson Award Winner
Sacred Heart High School
Signed with University of Leftbridge, Division II
Mario Gomez – TEAM MANAGER
2009– 2010
San Ramon Valley High School
Signed with Texas Tech University, Division I
Calvin Douglas – 6’3” – 190lbs – GUARD
Antioch High School, Antioch CA
Signed with San Jose State University, Division I
Fred Sturdivant – 6’7” – 200lbs
All-State, MVP of State Tournament
Brainerd High School
Signed with Texas Southern University, Division I
2010 – 2011
Yoan Zola – 6’7” – 230lbs
BRANDON WILEY — UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Bennie Rhodes – 6’5” – 190lbs – GUARD
DeEnd Parker – 6’5” – 215lbs
1st Team All-League & All-State
Castlemont High School, Oakland CA
Signed with Fresno State University, Division I
California State Player of the Year & Co-League MVP
Lincoln High School, San Francisco CA
Signed with UCLA Division I
Tyler Brown – 6’2” – 200lbs – GUARD
St. Joseph’s High School, Alameda CA
Signed with San Francisco State University, Division II
Jonathon Williams – 6’5” – 225lbs
2008– 2009
All-State & Co-League MVP
Richmond High School, Richmond CA
Signed with Wagner University, Division I
Greer Wright – 6’7” – 215lbs – GUARD
Collin Chiverton – 6’5” – 200lbs
2nd Team All-League
Palm Beach High School, Palm Beach Fl
Signed with Binghamton University, Division I
All-State
Mitty High School, San Jose CA
Signed with Eastern Washington University, Division I
Most Improved Player
St. Marin de France Academy High School
Signed with Fraser University, Division II
Hamilton Chang – 6’5” – 215lbs
Notre Dame High School
Signed with California Maritime Academy, Division II
Andrew Davenport – 6’4” – POINT GUARD
Tennyson High School, Hayward CA
Signed with Wayland Baptist University, Division II
FRED STURDIVANT —
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
CALVIN DOUGLAS — SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
2011– 2012
Daron Sims – 6’5” – 215lbs
Ivan Dorsey – 6’0” – 175lbs
2009 All-League & All State, 2010 All-Tournament, and
League MVP. McClymonds High School, Oakland CA
Signed with West Georgia, Division II
1st Team All League and All-State
Archbishop Riordan High School
Signed with Eastern Washington University, Division I
Chris White – 6’5” – 200lbs
GREER WRIGHT — BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
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1st Team All-League
29 Palms School, Los Angeles CA
Signed with Bellevue Nebraska, Division II
DeEND PARKER — UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Garrett Moon – 6’4” – 190lbs
Wallenberg High School
Signed with Eastern Washington University, Division I
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Recent Signings
COLLIN CHIVERTON — EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
DELON WRIGHT — UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Myron Respress – 6’8” – 220lbs
Quincy Smith – 6’0” – 180lbs
Niagara Falls High School
Signed with Bethune Cookman, Division I
1st Team All-State & All League
Deer Valley High School
Signed with University of Hawaii, Division I
Thomas Cooper – 6’4” – 185lbs
Tyner Academy
Signed with University of Nebraska Kearney, Division II
Shawn Smith – 6’6” – 225lbs
McClatchy High School
Signed with Marshall University, Division I
2013 — SIGNING LETTERS OF INTENT; DULANI ROBINSON
WITH UNIVERSITY OF PACIFIC DIV I, AND KANU AJA WITH
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Dulani Robinson – 5’9” – 170lbs
1st Team All-League
McClymonds High School
Signed with University of the Pacific, Division I
Kori Babineaux – 6’4” – 210lbs
Raysean Hairston – 6’6” – 215lbs
1st Team All League
EE Smith High School
Signed with Campbellsville University, NAIA
Joe Slocum – 6’3” – 205lbs
Vallejo High School
Signed with Alaska Fairbanks, Division II
California State Player of the Year and League MVP
Folsom High School
Signed with Jacksonville University, Division I
Robbie Yant – (Team Manager)
Jamal Ford
Sami Eleraky – 7’0” – 245lbs
Archbishop Riordan High School
Signed with St.Mary’s College, Division I
Signed with Cal State East Bay, Division II
Aalborg Teck High School
Signed with University of the Pacific, Division I
2013– 2014
Kanu Aja – 6’9” – 250lbs
Joshua Fox – 6’6” – 220lbs
Cardinal Gibbons High School
Signed with Eastern Carolina University, Division I
2012– 2013
Delon Wright – 6’5” – 190lbs
1st Team All-Pac 12 & All-Pac 12 Defensive Team
California State Player of the Year & League MVP
Leuzinger High School
Signed with University of Utah, Division I
Gabriel Aguirre – 6’10” – 240lbs
1st Team All-State & All-League
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Signed with University of Pacific, Division I
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1st Team All-League
Sacred Heart Cathedral High School
Signed with UC Davis, Division I
Travante Williams – 6’3” – 200lbs
Save High School
Signed with Adams State University, Division II
Chuks Iroegbu – 6’4” – 200lbs
1st Team All-League
Franklin High School
Signed with Northern Illinois, Division I
Gemeny Givens – 6’0” – 170lbs
St. Joeseph Notre Dame High School
Signed with St. Mary’s University San Antonio, Division II
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Outreach Program
City College of San Francisco
Men’s Basketball
Outreach Activities:
Besides going undefeated in the Coast Conference
North Division the past four years, The City College
Men’s Basketball team has also given back to the
community and participated in outreach activities
to benefit children and as well as adults.
The team visited Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary
to talk about Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success
with the 2nd–5th graders. The kids were divided into
small groups so each player could talk with the kids
about one of the blocks. Giving the kids the opportunity to talk with the athletes in a smaller group
setting has worked really well. As one of the teachers
shared, “I think it was a GREAT idea to break the kids
up into small groups; they were very engaged and
psyched to be talking with the players.”
The team also visited the Janet Pomeroy Center and
spent an entire afternoon playing basketball and
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interacting with the folks there. The Pomeroy team
gave the Rams their first loss of the season, but both
sides were all smiles at the end. The half-time show
with both teams dancing together was a highlight to
be remembered and cherished. Although the members of the Pomeroy Center certainly took away some
fond memories, the Rams players benefited even
more from the experience.
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CCSF RAMS BASKETBALL CAMP
FUN BASKETBALL & LIFE SKILLS
The City College of San Francisco Rams Basketball Camp has
enjoyed ten years of success, teaching hundreds of children
life skills through fundamental basketball principles. The
camps are designed to provide a fun and exciting basketball
camp experience for each camper while teaching the
fundamentals of the game. This goal is achieved by teaching
fundamentals and skills through station work. Character and
sportsmanship are addressed at the beginnning and end of
each day at camp. Each camper receives a camp shirt when
they walk in the gym, a camp ball on the last day, and life skills
handouts at the end of each camp day.
Contact Camp Director, Adam D’Acquisto
for more information regarding the next camp
[email protected]
415.239.3401
HOLIDAY CAMP 2014
December 29 – 31 · 9:00am – 12:00pm, $50
SUMMER CAMP 2015, TBA
photo by eric sun
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SAN
FRANCISCO
AT TRACTIONS
photos by mike montalban
With all there is to see and do in San
Francisco, a recruiting trip can also be
a chance to discover why the City by
the Bay is one of the most beautiful
and exciting cities in the world. From
the picturesque views of the Golden
Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island, to
the excitement of Downtown Market
Street and San Francisco Giants games
at AT&T Park. San Francisco offers a
unique opportunity to take in the
sights and sounds of a city known for
its popular destinations and diversity.
A Tradition of Winning
since 1935
Men’s Basketball Conference Championships
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Final Eight
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Final Four
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State Runner-Up
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State Champions
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