San Joaquin County’s NBA Alumni: Six Players Who Shaped Basketball History
A look at six NBA players from California’s San Joaquin County, each with a distinct path from high school to professional stardom.
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A look at six NBA players from California’s San Joaquin County, each with a distinct path from high school to professional stardom.

Adam Mohammed detailed his decision to leave Washington for California, pointing to a strong bond with new coach Tosh Lupoi and the legacy of Golden Bears backs like Marshawn Lynch and Jahvid Best, while coach Jedd Fisch voiced support and noted the difficulty of retaining star players

The Federal Prospects Hockey League reshapes its format for the 2026‑27 season, introducing new conferences and divisions to deepen regional rivalries and broaden playoff chances.

The Healdsburg Prune Packers opened the 2026 campaign with six consecutive victories, but a narrow loss to the Chico Lone Wolves revealed areas for improvement. Meanwhile, the Sonoma Stompers are grappling with a three‑game losing streak.

Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley announced the hiring of Barry Enright, a former Major League Baseball pitcher and seasoned coach, to lead the Aggies' pitching development for the 2027 season.

The Los Angeles Angels’ recent undrafted signings of Jakob Guardado and Alec Gomez have reignited discussions about nepotism, roster rule changes, and the balance between opportunity and fairness in Major League Baseball.

Texas A&M head coach Michael Earley announced the hiring of Barry Enright, a seasoned pitching veteran, to lead the program’s arms into a new era of competitiveness.

Texas A&M hires Barry Enright as pitching coach, aiming to fix a staff that struggled with a 5.24 ERA and 90 home runs in 2026.
From Wednesday through Saturday, the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section baseball playoffs will crown division champions and send finalists to the Northern California State tournaments.

Mayor Christina Fugazi and community leaders welcomed the return of professional hockey to Stockton, where a new FPHL team will call Adventist Health Arena home.