Monday, February 29, 2016

Nor-Cal Future Basketball Camp Coming Soon



Class of Hoops presents, the Nor-Cal Future Basketball camp, that will take place on March 20th, from 9am-4pm at Contra Costa College. The camp will feature freshmen and sophomores, that will participate in skills clinics, followed by competitive games. The top scouting services from the area will be in attendance, as well as experienced coaches and trainers. For more information contact KP at (510) 394-7819 or Classofhoops@gmail.com

Contra Costa Prepares For Feather River



For the Contra Costa College Comets, the 2015-2016 has been a special one. They defeated Consumes River 86-77 to win their first home playoff game since 1990, after finishing the season 23-7. The Comets were led by Vallejo High graduate Larry Wickett's, 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Contra Costa Head Coach Miguel Johnson, hopes that this success will continue on Wednesday night, as the Comets will take a long road trip to Quincy, California. Game time between Contra Costa and Feather River will take place at 7PM.

-Brandon Bracy

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Josh Jackson's Last Game In the Wine City



Josh Jackson's senior year at Prolific Prep is winding down day by day, as he played his last home game in Napa, California Saturday Night against Reno International Prep. Prolific Prep was able to walk away with a convincing win, 111-87, to close out their homestand for the 2015-2016 season. Jackson finished with 24 points but more importantly, he finished with giving the Napa community a great performance, and something to feel proud of.

The Northern Bay Area, really embraced the Nation's top recruit, and treated the Detroit, Michigan born player, as if he was from there. Josh will always be special not only as a player, but because of his impact he gave the new prep school. Jackson is still unsigned, and hopes to make a decision soon.

-Brandon Bracy

Alfonso Murrie Caps Off Upset For Kennedy



As Kennedy High School(Richmond, CA) trailed St. Mary's(Berkeley, CA) 58-56, Alfonso Murrie had one thing on his mind and that was score the basketball. However, he didn't realize how open he would be, to knock down the game winning three to seal off an upset. It was already surprising that Kennedy, had made what many people thought to be a run away game for St. Mary's, a nail bitter. With excellent play by Kyree Jackson and Alfonso Murrie down the stretch, Kennedy was able to keep the game within striking distance on the road.

During Kennedy's final possesion, Kyree threw a bounce pass in the corner to a wide open Murrie, who would knock down the open game winning three to make the score 59-58. Kennedy will have to celebrate quickly, as they have to prepare for what will be another tough road game on Wednesday in Vallejo, at St. Pats. After the way Kennedy played on the road on saturday, it will be hard to count them out in this game too.

- Brandon Bracy

Friday, February 26, 2016

3 Team Rampage Teams Gets Ranked In The Top 10



The Team Rampage basketball club, started in 2015 with just one varsity team, coached by Vallejo High Alum Brandon Bracy. Today, Team Rampage has 6 different teams, with 3 of them being ranked in the top 10 in the Bay Area. The 8 and under age group, are currently ranked number one, on the entire west coast. The 11 and under are ranked number 9, while the 14 and under are ranked number 6, according to Bayareasports.org, and are ranked number 9 on indihoops.com. This comes within months of play. The 14 and under team are coached by Brandon Bracy and assisted by another Vallejo High Alum, Santana Esver. The 8 and under, and 11 and under are coached by Vallejo High Alums as well, Alfonzo Hatten and Joseph Pastrana. The Team Rampage basketball club is directed by Antonio Hodges. If you are interested in private skills lessons, contact head coach and trainer for the organization, Brandon Bracy at (707) 816-1196.