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Nike X features top players and teams Friday and Saturday at Mater Dei

January 22, 2026 By Frank Burlison Leave a Comment

SANTA ANA – The Friday-Sunday, 31st Nike Extravaganza features four of Southern California’s top 12 boys’ basketball teams – and a coach in pursuit of varsity victory No. 1,000 – in action played in Mater Dei High’s Meruelo Center.

Friday’s schedule is made up of five games, tipping off at 3 in the afternoon (Lakeland of Idaho vs. Capistrano Valley Christian) and wrapping up at 9 o’clock with the host Monarchs taking on St. Mary’s of Phoenix, led by Duke-bound, 6-foot-10 Cameron Williams.

The 7:30 clash pits Rio Hondo Prep (No.

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Sierra Canyon pulls away from Harvard-Westlake in second half

January 21, 2026 By Frank Burlison 1 Comment

CHATSWORTH – The Sierra Canyon High boys’ basketball team took an even firmer grasp on its Mission League lead – and top spot in the CIF Southern Section pecking order – with a grind-it-out, 55-47 victory over Harvard-Westlake Wednesday night. And three seniors did most of the compelling grinding … [Read More...] about Sierra Canyon pulls away from Harvard-Westlake in second half

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Five Top 30 teams pick up wins at MLK event Monday

January 20, 2026 By Frank Burlison 4 Comments

PASADENA – Five boys’ basketball teams ranked in the BurlisonOnBasketball.com SoCal Top 30 picked up victories Monday during the MLK Day Showdown at South Pasadena High. *The No. 8 Damien High Spartans improved to 22-4 after knocking off Palisades, 66-55, behind 19 points, seven rebounds and … [Read More...] about Five Top 30 teams pick up wins at MLK event Monday

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Updated SoCal Top 30, and games to check out this week

January 18, 2026 By Frank Burlison 8 Comments

LAGUNA NIGUEL –  Seven teams in the updated BurlisonOnBasketball.com boys SoCal Top 30 are set to play in Monday’s MLK Day Showdown at South Pasadena and Blair high schools. No. 8 Damien takes on L.A. City Open favorite Palisades at 1 in the afternoon at South … [Read More...] about Updated SoCal Top 30, and games to check out this week

Open candidates turn in strong efforts Saturday night

January 18, 2026 By Frank Burlison 7 Comments

TORRANCE – Three CIF Southern Section boys’ basketball programs polished their “Open Division resumes” Saturday during the Rolling Hills Prep/State Preview Classic, presented by Scorebooklive.com, at North Torrance High. *Redondo Union, No. 4 in last week’s CIF Southern … [Read More...] about Open candidates turn in strong efforts Saturday night

Redondo Union boys roll to fifth win in a row Friday

January 17, 2026 By Frank Burlison 21 Comments

REDONDO BEACH   –  The Redondo Union High boys’ basketball team wrapped up a terrific first two weeks of 2026 Friday night. The host Sea Hawks outscored Mira Costa 18-zip in the first five and a half minutes of the third quarter and cruised past the Mustangs, 85-51, in a game … [Read More...] about Redondo Union boys roll to fifth win in a row Friday

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Frank Burlison is a well-regarded basketball writer who was inducted into the U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame in 2005. His opinions on the potential of high school and college players are widely respected and sought by college coaches and NBA scouts, personnel directors and general managers from coast to coast. Oh, yes – he can offer plenty of thoughts on movies, television and pop music. Yes, he can rank those, too. Hint: He’s a big The Godfather, Larry Sanders, The Wire and The Beatles loyalist.

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George Raveling

George Raveling

I’ve known Frank for at least 35 years and have the utmost respect for his writing as well as his understanding of, and insight into, basketball. His ability to evaluate basketball prospects is almost impeccable. Most coaches and scouts watch a player and can tell you how good he is NOW. What separates Frank from the others is that he can watch the same player and tell you how good he can be two or three years down the line.

George Raveling
3x Pac-10 Coach of the Year, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer
Director of International Basketball, Nike

Marques Johnson

Marques Johnson

I have been a fan of Frank Burlison’s skills as a talent evaluator for over twenty years. He stands out as one of the absolute best in the business.

Marques Johnson
1977 National Player of the Year, 5x NBA All-Star

Gary McKnight

Frank Burlison is one of the most knowledgeable basketball people in the business! His passion for the game puts him at the top of the list. There are very few people whose evaluation skills I trust like I do Frank’s!

Gary McKnight
Winningest coach (892-81) in California boys’ basketball history during his 29 seasons at Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei

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