SAN JOSÉ, Calif. — The San José City College men’s basketball team rebounded from an opening loss at Compton. They secured three straight home victories at the annual Tipoff Tournament at Percy Carr Gym. They defeated Palo Verde, Lassen, and Feather River to move to 3–1 on the young season. The Jaguars showcased balance, efficiency, and depth throughout the three-day event. They averaged 80 points per game. They controlled the tempo on both ends of the floor.
November 6: SJCC 92, Palo Verde 71
The Jaguars opened the home slate with an emphatic 92–71 win over Palo Verde. They set the tone early with a 45–28 halftime advantage. The team shot 52.2% from the field. San José City’s offense clicked from the start, assisted by sharp passing and dominance on the boards (38–22 advantage).
Langston Boyd led all scorers with 16 points, adding eight rebounds and three assists. Muhammad Singleton posted 13 points, seven rebounds, and two assists. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Butler came off the bench. He delivered 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting. Dylan Galvan added 10 points and eight rebounds, and Chris Naulls was perfect from the field (4-for-4) for nine points.
The Jaguars’ depth shone, with eleven players contributing to the scoring column. Savion Daniels chipped in eight points and five boards, and Armon Naweed added seven points and two steals. San José City hit six three-pointers and totaled 17 assists while forcing eight steals.
November 7: SJCC 72, Lassen 53
San José City continued its strong start with a 72–53 win over Lassen, fueled by stifling defense and balanced scoring. The Jaguars built a 38–22 halftime lead and held Lassen to just 38.6% shooting from the field.
Jeremiah Butler led the team with 10 points. Taj Royster scored 9 points. Meanwhile, Dylan Galvan controlled the offense with 7 points, six assists, and five rebounds. Savion Daniels scored 6 points and grabbed three rebounds. Muhammad Singleton matched his energy with 6 points and four boards.
Ryan Baker contributed 5 points off the bench, and Kolton Smith added a pair of three-pointers for 6. The Jaguars once again shot efficiently—52.9% overall—and distributed the ball for 19 assists. San José City forced 15 turnovers and recorded 12 steals while dominating second-chance opportunities.
Lassen was led by Fernando Cisceros, who hit four three-pointers and finished with 12 points. DeCarlo Browne added 10 points and seven rebounds for the Cougars. However, the Jaguars’ depth and ball control were too much to overcome.
November 8: SJCC 75, Feather River 64
In Saturday’s finale, San José City erased a halftime deficit. They defeated Feather River 75–64. This closed the Tipoff Tournament with a decisive comeback victory. The Jaguars trailed 30–28 at intermission. Then, they outscored Feather River 47–34 in the second half. This was thanks to hot shooting and a strong bench performance.
Ryan Baker led all scorers with 18 points. He achieved this with 5-for-7 shooting. This includes 3-for-4 from beyond the arc and a perfect 5-for-5 from the line. Savion Daniels had a standout performance with 13 points and a team-high eight rebounds, while Jeremiah Butler added 9 points and two assists.
Armon Naweed provided another spark off the bench, scoring 9 points and hitting all three of his three-point attempts. Muhammad Singleton and Dylan Galvan each scored 7 points, with Galvan adding five assists. The Jaguars shot an efficient 45.3% from the floor and 58.8% from three-point range, while converting 88% at the free-throw line (15-for-17).
Feather River was led by Jerel Victor and Nick Fletcher, who each scored 13 points. Damonte Duhart added 11 points and six rebounds. Despite their balanced effort, the Golden Eagles were undone by turnovers and SJCC’s relentless defensive pressure.
Early Season Momentum
Over the three-game stretch, San José City displayed a deep rotation capable of producing at every position. The Jaguars’ front-court duo of Boyd and Singleton anchored the paint. Guards Butler, Baker, and Naweed stretched defenses with consistent perimeter shooting.
The team’s collective rebounding—averaging over 35 boards per game—proved critical, as did their ball movement and bench scoring. The Jaguars’ three consecutive wins at Percy Carr Gym marked an early statement of intent. They showed a disciplined defensive identity. Their offense was built on efficiency rather than isolation play.
