MLK Classic at De La Salle features eight games with top high school boys basketball teams from Northern California, Southern California, and Arizona. The finale matchup is between Bishop O’Dowd and Capital Christian at 8 p.m. Head coaches are Lou Richie and Michael Lorente with the teams entering with records of 10-5 and 11-7 respectively.

By the Numbers
  • Bishop O’Dowd points per game (allowed): 65.9 (64.0)
  • Capital Christian points per game (allowed): 70.7 (64.5)
State of Play
  • Capital Christian had impressive nonleague overtime wins over Serra-Gardena (93-83) and Folsom (75-72).
  • O’Dowd, the only Northern California team to ever win an Open Division title (2015), enters with a four-game win streak.
Bottom Line

The MLK Classic at De La Salle showcases top high school basketball talent and provides a platform for teams to demonstrate their skills, with Bishop O’Dowd and Capital Christian set to headline the event, promising an exciting finale.