Orinda Magic Player drafted 11th, by the WNBA:
Jene Morris became the first SDSU woman ever drafted by the WNBA. Jene played some of her AAU ball with Orinda Magic under the late Darrell Hirashima. Her Orinda Magic team, which also included Jontelle Smith and Jasmine Smith of SMC, La'Teena Wickett of Pepperdine, Kiesha Phelps of Pasadena College, Briana Weiss of Villanova, Shay Rollins of USF, and Brittany Boswell of MHS was arguably the greatest team ever assembled at Orinda Magic.
9/17/07 - Excitement is already brewing at Kansas University as Orinda Magic center Ashley Ellis,
currently ranked as one of the top 15 centers in the nation, makes her
plans to join the Jayhawk women's basketball team. To view the full
story at KUsports.com CLICK HERE
9/5/07 - It was announced on August 13th that former Orinda Magic guard Jasmine Smith has signed to play for St. Mary's College and will be eligible to compete in the 2008-09 season. For more on Jasmine's return home CLICK HERE
9/3/07 - Hoopgurlz.com has released player rankings for the class of 2009, and Orinda Magic-Black player DeNesha Stallworth was ranked as the #2 forward in the country, and nationally ranked as the #18 player overall in the class of 2009. To see DeNesha's profile on hoopgurlz.com CLICK HERE. For the complete rankings for the class of 2009 CLICK HERE.
8/29/07 - Orinda Magic guard Katie Batlin, "widely regarded as one of the top players in the 2008 class," according to an article released today on NorCalPreps.com, has committed to attend St. Mary's College. Batlin joins another former Orinda Magic star, Jontelle Smith, who is entering her third season as a Gael.
CLICK HERE for the full story, as well as video of Katie Batlin. (Need to register to view full article.)
8/22/07 - Orinda Magic forward DeNesha Stallworth "has garnered the attention from opponents and coaches across the country," according to a recent article from NorCalPreps.com.
CLICK HERE for the full story of Stallworth's rise to the top of the recruiting pool. (Need to register to view article.)
8/7/07 - Orinda Magic center Ashley Ellis is the main attraction at Deer Valley High School this year, just ask NorCalPreps.com. For the whole story CLICK HERE.
6/17/07 - Orinda Magic forward Denesha Stallworth impressed the audience in Colorado Springs, CO at the USA Basketball Youth Development Festival. CLICK HERE for the complete story on hoopgurlz.com.
6/8/07 - Former Orinda Magic player Brygette Bonner was selected as the Alameda Journal girls co-athlete of the year for mastering the game of basketball. CLICK HERE for the entire article on contracostatimes.com.
4/14/07 - Orinda Magic guard Katie Batlin was honored for her great season at Miramonte High School by being selected to the All-Times First Team. CLICK HERE for the whole story at contracostatimes.com.
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10/26/06 - Orinda Magic graduate, Anna Magganas, is preparing to start her first season playing Division I college basketball at Cal State Fullerton. Magganas not only took the road less traveled by, she took a path never traveled by anyone when she transfered from suburban College Park to Castlemont High School in Oakland, becoming the only white student on campus.
But, Magganas came out on top "despite all odds," and in the process became a walking testament to the transcendent power of basketball to overcome even the widest barriers. A recent article in the Contra Costa Times documents her unlikely and inspiring journey to get the most out of her basketball career. Click the following link for the full story. FULL STORY
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8/25/06 - Magic alumni, Jontelle and Jasmine Smith, were featured in an Aug. 25 Contra Costa Times article highlighting the advantages of sibling support while entering college. FULL STORY
9/5/07 - It was announced on August 13th that former Orinda Magic guard Jasmine Smith has signed to play for St. Mary's College and will be eligible to compete in the 2008-09 season. For more on Jasmine's return home CLICK HERE
9/3/07 - Hoopgurlz.com has released player rankings for the class of 2009, and Orinda Magic-Black player DeNesha Stallworth was ranked as the #2 forward in the country, and nationally ranked as the #18 player overall in the class of 2009. To see DeNesha's profile on hoopgurlz.com CLICK HERE. For the complete rankings for the class of 2009 CLICK HERE.
8/29/07 - Orinda Magic guard Katie Batlin, "widely regarded as one of the top players in the 2008 class," according to an article released today on NorCalPreps.com, has committed to attend St. Mary's College. Batlin joins another former Orinda Magic star, Jontelle Smith, who is entering her third season as a Gael.
CLICK HERE for the full story, as well as video of Katie Batlin. (Need to register to view full article.)
8/22/07 - Orinda Magic forward DeNesha Stallworth "has garnered the attention from opponents and coaches across the country," according to a recent article from NorCalPreps.com.
CLICK HERE for the full story of Stallworth's rise to the top of the recruiting pool. (Need to register to view article.)
8/7/07 - Orinda Magic center Ashley Ellis is the main attraction at Deer Valley High School this year, just ask NorCalPreps.com. For the whole story CLICK HERE.
6/17/07 - Orinda Magic forward Denesha Stallworth impressed the audience in Colorado Springs, CO at the USA Basketball Youth Development Festival. CLICK HERE for the complete story on hoopgurlz.com.
6/8/07 - Former Orinda Magic player Brygette Bonner was selected as the Alameda Journal girls co-athlete of the year for mastering the game of basketball. CLICK HERE for the entire article on contracostatimes.com.
4/14/07 - Orinda Magic guard Katie Batlin was honored for her great season at Miramonte High School by being selected to the All-Times First Team. CLICK HERE for the whole story at contracostatimes.com.
LINK REPAIRED!!
10/26/06 - Orinda Magic graduate, Anna Magganas, is preparing to start her first season playing Division I college basketball at Cal State Fullerton. Magganas not only took the road less traveled by, she took a path never traveled by anyone when she transfered from suburban College Park to Castlemont High School in Oakland, becoming the only white student on campus.
But, Magganas came out on top "despite all odds," and in the process became a walking testament to the transcendent power of basketball to overcome even the widest barriers. A recent article in the Contra Costa Times documents her unlikely and inspiring journey to get the most out of her basketball career. Click the following link for the full story. FULL STORY
LINK REPAIRED!!
8/25/06 - Magic alumni, Jontelle and Jasmine Smith, were featured in an Aug. 25 Contra Costa Times article highlighting the advantages of sibling support while entering college. FULL STORY
6/27/06 - Marnique Arnold, a guard/forward for the Magic Black Team, was featured in an article on NorCalPreps.com. The story highlited her defensive prowess, and proved that players who concentrate on defense and rebounding, rather than shooting every time they touch the ball, are not always overlooked. Please click the link to read the whole story, MARNIQUE ARNOLD.
Point guard, Jaleesa Ross, was also featured in an article on NorCalPreps.com. Arnold's teammate on Magic and at Pinole Valley, the charasmatic Ross is setting a tone of absolute confidence on the Black Team and according to the article, setting a pace all her own. Please click the link to read the whole story, JALEESA ROSS.
Yet another starter for the Orinda Magic Black to make the news over at NorCalPreps, Berkeley guard, Jennifer Gross, is featured in a story which includes a dynamic photo of Gross sailing through the air in the State Finals. Please click the link to read the whole story, JENNIFER GROSS.
6/7/06 - Orinda Magic Black had a memorable weekend at the Cal Jam Festival, June 4. Go to norcalpreps.rivals.comto read the Cal Jam Festival Report, which highlights the standout performances of many Magic players. 