INLAND FIELDHOUSE

2016-’17 PREP BOYS BASKETBALL
BEST INLAND AREA COACHES

1. Mike Bartee, Riverside North — Historically significant man destined for a second spot in Riverside’s Sports Hall of Fame, Bartee has led the Huskies to unprecedented success. His 650-plus wins and four CIF-Southern Section titles in 31 seasons are real, with 103 wins and two CIF-SS titles in his most recent five-season stint at the helm.

2. David Kleckner, Rancho Cucamonga Etiwanda — Has not won fewer than 20 games since at least the 2005-’06 season, with the Eagles’ lowest wins total during that span coming just this past season. Kleckner now has 500-plus wins and two section titles.

3. Jerry Di Fabiis, Ontario Colony — Has set a standard for excellence in the Mt. Baldy League that has not been matched, with seven unbeaten league title and a 167-45 since the 2004-’05 season and one CIF-SS title (’05-’06).

4. Josh Giles, Corona Centennial — Has grown Huskies into a consistent Big VIII League champion and a perennial section and state title contender.

AND MORE:
Bill Berich, Redlands East Valley — Steady hand that has helped the Wildcats to set the pace in the Citrus Belt League in recent seasons.
Tim Sweeney, Riverside Carnegie — Spent years at Riverside King, winning a CIF-SS title and coaching Kawhi Leonard, but things change.
Steve Tarabilda, Murrieta Valley — Just finished his 21st year with the Nighthawks, now has 355 wins with program.

ALSO:
Bill Burke, Rancho Cucamonga
Matt Denny, Victorville Victor Valley
Yancy Dodson, Riverside Poly
Chris Maffucci, Corona
John Mounce, Chino Hilla Ayala
Justin Norman, Riverside La Sierra
John Seydel, Riverside Arlington