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Sierra Canyon’s Bryce James celebrates winning a CIF State Division I SoCal regional final against Redondo Union at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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NBA sons Alijah Arenas, Bryce James add buzz to California state championships

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NBA sons Alijah Arenas, Bryce James add buzz to California state championships

Chatsworth and Sierra Canyon will play for CIF State basketball championships on March 14-15 in Sacramento.

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Sierra Canyon boys basketball wins the CIF State Division I SoCal regional final over Redondo Union 74-68 at home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

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Southern California boys basketball CIF State regional final scores, stats: Roosevelt, Sierra Canyon punch tickets

Roosevelt will play in its first CIF State Open Division final while Sierra Canyon and Chatsworth will be making repeat appearances.

2024 CIF State championships at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

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California high school basketball 2025 CIF State championship schedule, March 14-15

CIF State high school basketball finals schedule for March 14-15 in Sacramento.

Notre Dame sophomore NaVorro Bowman Jr. handles the ball in a game against Sierra Canyon at the Intuit Dome.

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California CIF State SoCal regional basketball finals set: Roosevelt, Notre Dame rematch

Roosevelt and Notre Dame will meet in a rematch of the Southern Section Open Division final on Tuesday in the regional final for a chance to play in the CIF State title game.

Roosevelt senior Brayden Burries, a 2025 McDonald's All-American, is eyeing a CIF State Open Division title.

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Southern California basketball regional semifinals filled with 5-star recruits, All-Americans

Roosevelt's Brayden Burries vs. Harvard-Westlake's Nik Khamenia. St. Joseph's Tounde Yessoufou vs. Notre Dame's Tyran Stokes. It's blockbuster stuff.

Tajh Ariza of Westchester High School in Los Angeles, Calif.

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NBA sons Alijah Arenas, Tajh Ariza set for rematch in California state tournament

The stage is set for a third and final showdown between NBA sons Alijah Arenas and Tajh Ariza on Saturday night in the CIF State playoffs.

Tajh Ariza (right) embraces a teammate during the City finals.

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California CIF State SoCal playoff boys basketball quarterfinal scores, brackets

CIF State tournament updates after quarterfinal action on Thursday night.

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California CIF State SoCal Open Division boys, girls basketball scores, brackets

Harvard-Westlake and Roosevelt will face off for the first time since last year's CIF State regional final on Saturday.

Sierra Canyon’s Bryce James (right) drives against NaVorro Bowman Jr. of Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks at the Intuit Dome.

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Bryce James makes 5 threes in first half of California state tournament victory (video)

LeBron James’ youngest son, Bryce James, made his first start of the season in the CIF State tournament Tuesday night.

Mira Costa takes on Los Alamitos in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 final.

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California CIF State SoCal playoff boys basketball first-round scores, brackets

CIF State tournament updates after the first round of action as scores and notable stats trickle in Tuesday night.

Roosevelt's Brayden Burries (left) and Tyran Stokes are still competing for a CIF State championship this postseason.

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California's best high school basketball players competing for CIF State championship

See which 5-star and 4-star recruits are still alive in the CIF State tournament.

Santa Marita (CA) St. Joseph's Tounde Yessoufou throws down a dunk at the 2025 Hoophall Classic against Holy Innocents (GA).

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Top 5 CIF State Southern California high school boys basketball playoff storylines

The CIF State tournament begins this week. It's win or go home.

Roosevelt’s Myles Walker celebrates after a basket during the CIF Southern Section Open Division final against Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks at the Toyota Arena in Ontario on Saturday, March 1.

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Roosevelt’s toughness shines in victory over Notre Dame in CIF Open Division final

Despite being out-rebounded and outscored in the paint, Roosevelt’s timely shot making and tough-nosed defense anchored its championship victory.

Alijah Arenas (left) and Tajh Ariza battle in the LA City Section Open Division final at LA Southwest College on Friday, February 28, 2025.

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Trevor Ariza's son beats Gilbert Arenas’ son for high school basketball championship

Alijah Arenas and Tajh Ariza — the sons of former NBA standouts — faced off in the Los Angeles City championship.

Pacifica Christian of Orange County taking on Saugus in the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

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CIF Southern Section 2025 high school basketball championship recap: scores, stats

A full recap of all the CIF high school basketball championships, including scores and notable stats from each final.

Brayden Burries (left0 and Tyran Stokes will face off in the CIF Southern Section Open Division final.

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All-American Brayden Burries vs. No. 1 junior Tyran Stokes in CIF Open Division final

Eastvale Roosevelt takes on Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks in the Southern Section Open Division final on Saturday, March 1.

Sun Valley Poly coach-player, father-son duo —Joe and JD Wyatt — will play in the LA City Section Division I final on Saturday, March 1.

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Los Angeles father-son high school basketball duo will play for City championship

Sun Valley Poly's Joe and JD Wyatt, a coach-player, father-son duo, will play for a basketball championship against Grant High on March 1.

Palisades boys basketball coach Jeff Bryant talks to his team in the locker room.

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Los Angeles City Section 2025 boys, girls high school basketball championship schedule, ticket info

The City Section basketball championships are set for Friday and Saturday. Check out the schedule and ticket information.

Eastvale Roosevelt senior point guard Myles Walker is the 'heart and soul' of the Mustangs, according to coach Stephen Singleton.

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'Heart and soul' of California's top basketball team is 5-9 guard Myles Walker

Roosevelt High will play in its second straight CIF Southern Section Open Division final Saturday, thanks to the selfless play of pesky PG Myles Walker.

Los Alamitos will take on Mira Costa in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 final on March 1.

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California public high schools, neighborhood teams clash in CIF Division 1 title game

Los Alamitos and Mira Costa will be first public vs. public matchup in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 final since 2018.

Westchester's Tajh Ariza, son of former Laker Trevor Ariza.

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NBA sons Alijah Arenas, Tajh Ariza set for high school basketball City championship after semifinal victories

Sons of Gilbert Arenas and Trevor Ariza will face off in the LA City Open Division championship on Friday, February 28.

Los Alamitos boys basketball will face Mira Costa in the CIF Southern Section Division 1 finals on March 1, 2025.

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CIF Southern Section 2025 boys, girls high school basketball championship schedule, Feb. 28-March 1

Information about all 20 CIF basketball championships, including dates, times, location, ticket and parking details.

Notre Dame's Tyran Stokes celebrates win over Harvard-Westlake Friday night in the Open Division playoffs.

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California CIF high school boys basketball semifinal scores, stats, championship matchups

Semifinal scores from the CIF Southern Section Friday night, including notable stats and notes from the top divisions. Plus, championship matchups.

Harvard-Westlake's Nik Khamenia (left) and Notre Dame's Tyran Stokes went head-to-head for a berth to the CIF Southern Section Open Division final on Feb. 21, 2025.

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No. 1 junior Tyran Stokes bests Duke commit Nik Khamenia in California high school basketball playoff showdown

Harvard-Westlake's Nik Khamenia and Notre Dame's Tyran Stokes went head-to-head for a berth to the CIF Southern Section Open Division final.

Harvard-Westlake's Nik Khamenia shoots a free throw in a game against St. Francis at the Intuit Dome on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

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Harvard-Westlake vs. Notre Dame high school basketball, Open Division: Live updates recap

Live scoring updates from the Open Division playoff showdown between Harvard-Westlake and Notre Dame Friday night.