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Dan Albano and Scott Barajas react to an eventful Week 2 that included Makai Lemon's ejection, big wins for Mater Dei and Edison and Mission Viejo slip against Long Beach Poly.

Xavier Johnson is a professional basketball player who has competed all around the world!

In Episode 46, Xavier talks about...

- growing up in Southern California
- playing in the NBA G League
- winning a championship in Italy
...and much, much more!

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It is an absolute pleasure to announce that we have the Manchild himself on the podcast today. In this episode we learn more about his background, his career, and his amazing documentary MANCHILD: THE SCHEA COTTON STORY. Schea Cotton is arguably the greatest High School basketball player of ALL TIME. He was LeBron before LeBron in the pre-social media era… lucky for the Internet or else the Internet would have actually exploded. His lightning-quick first step and explosive bounce added to his NBA-ready body at age 14, leaving College and NBA scouts along with the rest of the packed gyms speechless. He wasn’t nicknamed the Manchild for nothing; he was truly a man amongst boys in arguably the best era of High School basketball. Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Kobe Bryant, Baron Davis, Elton Brand, Stephen Jackson, Tyson Chandler, Ron Artest, Randy Moss.. but at the top of that list is without question Schea Cotton. His article in Sports Illustrated at age 15 says enough.

His story has possibly the most important message and life lessons for any young athlete with a dream of playing professionally, but there is no question that his story will touch anyone who takes the time to watch his documentary. The Manchild clearly was not only stronger physically but also mentally, as he was able to bounce back and help change lives after all of the unfortunate experiences throughout his life and career. It is proof that no matter how great you are, everything has to fall in place perfectly to make it to the NBA - even when you’re the best. 

You will learn quickly while listening to this episode that Schea Cotton is everything as advertised. He is truly here to share his experiences and make a difference to make sure that the system doesn’t let down the next Schea Cotton. For those who thought The Manchild’s legacy was over… it truly is just getting started. 

Much Love to you Schea!

Extended preview of the Mater Dei-St. John Bosco match-up in the CIF-SS Division 1 championship on Nov. 30, 2019.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas reveal their awards year-end awards for the 2019 Trinity League football season and preview the playoffs.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas breakdown the Week 10 games in the Trinity League and wrap-up the lower levels for the freshmen and junior varsity.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas review the Mater Dei-St John Bosco showdown from Oct. 25 and preview the final week of the Trinity League season. 

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas discuss the latest developments in Trinity League football.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas talk Trinity League football after an epic opener between Servite and St. John Bosco and preview Round 2 games.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas review the two Week 5 games, reveal their midseason awards and preview Round 1 of the Trinity League season:

St. John Bosco vs. Servite
Santa Margarita vs. JSerra
Orange Lutheran vs. Mater Dei

Dan Albano of The Orange County Register and OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas breakdown Week 4 games, select their players of the week, preview Week 5 led by Mater Dei-St. John's and react to Bryce Young's commitment to Alabama.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas breakdown the Mater Dei-St. Frances tilt at the Trinity League vs. The USA showcase and preview Week 4 games led by JSerra-Calabasas and St. John Bosco-Mililani. 

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas analyze Week 2 games for the Trinity League teams, select Players of the Week and preview and predict winners for Week 3, led by Mater Dei-St. Frances showdown on Sept. 14, 2019.

Dan Albano of OCVarsity and insider Scott Barajas breakdown Week 0, hand out their players of the week and preview Week 1 games, highlighted by Mission Viejo-Santa Margarita.

Dan Albano of The Orange County Register and insider Scott Barajas preview Week Zero games, including the anticipated tilt between Mater Dei and Centennial Corona.

Dan Albano of the Orange County Register and insider Scott Barajas preview the 2019 Trinity League football season with summer recaps, team previews, player listings and predictions.