Let the video do the talking.
Shoutout to Ty Kish Over at CityLeagueHoops.TV
Mar 10, 2010
Gamecocks make big impression on Mike Taylor
New York native Mike Taylor holds over a dozen high-major offers, but it's his latest that has made an impact.
The 2011 wing named South Carolina one of his top 3 schools going into the City playoffs. Taylor is starting to gain a lot of interest.
Per Scout.com
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Brandon Knight Adds Syracuse Drops Miami
Brandon Knight told the Sun-Setinal.com that the Miami Hurricanes are off his list and has added Syracuse to his short list of teams.
"They're not in my top five," Knight said of the Hurricanes. "I like coach [Frank] Haith, but my family and I felt it probably wasn't the best place for me."
Knight said he is still considering Kentucky, Kansas, Connecticut, Florida and Syracuse, which he recently added to his short list.
"They're not in my top five," Knight said of the Hurricanes. "I like coach [Frank] Haith, but my family and I felt it probably wasn't the best place for me."
Knight said he is still considering Kentucky, Kansas, Connecticut, Florida and Syracuse, which he recently added to his short list.
Mike Gbinije quote on taking in UNC-Duke
The 2011 standout wing from Virginia was at the Duke-UNC game, and this is his take on the two coaches. Ouch Mike...
On the UNC bench, despite the fact that they were down, I noticed that Coach Williams was very patient. He was trying to coach his guys up. I'm not saying he wasn't frustrated - he did, but I could see he was trying to improve his players even when they were rattled.
With Coach K, he’s very big on details, and it seems like if there’s a problem happening on the court with a player or as a team, he’ll solve it better than Coach Williams will.
Per Scout.com
^Click to read full interview^
More Knight Rumors
Zagsblog.com is reporting that Brandon Knight parents want him to attend to UK His sources told him this on the situation.
A second source with direct knowledge of the situation went so far as to say Knight’s parents had already made up their mind in favor of Kentucky.
“The parents like UK. Brandon likes the idea of staying local, but he’s definitely not opposed to going away,” one source said.
“You’re right,” the source said. “Do I think they made up their mind already? Yes, I do. It’s hard for me to believe they’ll stay locally.”“Kentucky is probably where he ends up.”
The 6-3, 185-pound Knight is considering Kentucky, Kansas, Florida, Miami and UConn.
Link
Myck Kabongo - Class of 2011 Texas Committ
Yes He's Also Going to Texas.
Check out Myck (pronounced Mike) Kabongo, the 6'2 Canadian point guard out of St Benedick's Prep School in New Jersey. We got a chance to watch Myck play at 2 different events this season and absolutely loved his game as ESPN put it best in this statement: "His game is very well rounded with very little weakness. He is a high percentage decision maker that forces his defender to choose his poison and is capable of attacking from long range"
2012 Kevin 'Yogi' Ferrell
According to his twitter account 2012 Kevin 'Yogi' Ferrell has received an offer from Tom Crean and the Indian Hoosiers.
Dope Nick Name. I Haven't scene him play but with a Nike Name like that the kid has to be something.
Harrison Barnes And Chiney Ogwumike Win Morgan Wooten Award
The No 1 overall player in the country Harrison Barnes adds to his collection of awards. This time Barnes is taking home the Morgan Wooten player of the year award. Also on the ladies side of things Chiney Ogwumike of Cy-Fair High (Cypress, Texas) took home the award. Chiney is headed to Standford next year where she will join her sister Nneka. An of course all Duke fans know that Harrison Barnes will be playing his college Ball down the road at UNC.
Duke Fans We Love You
Mar 9, 2010
Cal Visits Cory Joseph Again
Coach Cal was back in Vegas for another trip to Findlay Prep to see Cory Joseph the No 6 Point Guard in the class of 2010 according to scout.com. He also stopped by to watch UNLV practice and catch up with his friend UNLV head coach Lon Kruger. Link
UK Fans We Love You !!!
My Source Aka @Twroten5
So I talked to my source on the situation of "The Package Deal" Of Terrence Ross and Terrence Jones to UW and my Source Aka one of the best point guards in the class of 2011 Tony Wroten. He Laughed out Loud and said that he hasn't heard this.
Package Deal Ross and Jones to UW
Reunited teammates No. 13-rated Terrence Jones and No. 43-rated Terrence Ross are rumored to be leaning toward Washington in a possible package deal.
Link
Not sure if the site is valid it does have a picture of Drew Gooden of UCLA a UCLA transfer. As their Picture for there Pac 10 article.
I remember when Lance Stephenson and Renardo Sidney where a package deal. We see how that turned out.
Gonzaga VS Dematha Video
DeMatha beat Gonzaga, 71-52, in WCAC Finalas Quinn Cook dropped 30
DeMatha and Gonzaga meet up in the WCAC final at American University. DeMatha is led by Victor Oladipo (Indiana), Jerian Grant (Notre Dame), Quinn Cook aka The Funniest person on Twitter, and Mikael Hopkins, and Gonzga is led by Tyler Thornton (Duke), and Cedric Lindsey (Richmond).
Aaron Bowen To Georgetown
Aaron Bowen 6'4 shooting guard from the class of 2010. Who was once a verbal to Marquette and the Golden Eagles has now committed to Georgetown. Bowen reopen his recruitment when Golden Eagles assistant coach Dale Layer left to take the Liberty head job. Miami, Florida State, Virginia Tech and Alabama were all recruiting him.
Josh Selby to Announce At The Jordan Game
Its only right that this CIRCUS Recruitment of Josh Selby end's at Madison Square Garden. His mother, Maeshon Witherspoon, confirmed to www.TheShiver.com. That her son will make his college decision at the Jordan Brand Classic in New York City on April 17.
Might as well add some more fuel to the Fire
Youtube Fastbreak Of Day (Biggie Day Special)
If you don't know today is B.I.G Day.
"The greatest rapper of all time died on March 9th. God rest his soul, rest in peace kid.
#RIPBIG
Mar 8, 2010
Sources Selby Down To Two (Not Really)
Mike Griffith of the Knoxville News Sentinel tweeted that Josh Selby is now down to The Kansas Jayhawks and The Tennessee Volunteers.
We shall see how good his Update
Theshiver.com is reporting that his mother Maeshon Witherspoon, has told them that this is simply not true and josh has not cut down his list.
ThisThat simply is not the case. Witherspoon told TheShiver.com on Monday night that Josh has not narrowed his list at all and she has no idea where information that suggest different is coming from.
Terrence Jones To UK (Rumor)
The Albany Democrat-Herald is reporting that Terrence Jones is excepted to sign with Kentucky. Here's the Quote.
Jones, a five-star recruit who is expected to sign with the University of Kentucky for his freshman year of college next season, Link
If this is true this is the first time that I have heard or read anything about Jones decision. Washington, Oregon, UCLA, Oklahoma and Kentucky where all in play for Jones last I heard.
Take it with a grain of salt.
National Prep Basketball Poll Top 25
Jared Sullinger Of No 1 Northland (Columbus, Ohio)| 1. | Columbus, Ohio, Northland | 21-0 |
| 2. | Henderson, Nev., Findlay | 29-2 |
| 3. | Paterson, N.J., Catholic | 28-0 |
| 4. | Houston, Texas, Yates | 32-0 |
| 5. | Philadelphia, Pa., Neumann-Goretti | 25-1 |
| 6. | Bloomington, Ind., South | 22-0 |
| 7. | Santa Ana, Calif., Mater Dei | 29-1 |
| 8. | Newark, N.J., St. Benedict's | 20-1 |
| 9. | Elizabeth, N.J., St. Patrick | 24-3 |
| 10. | Los Angeles, Calif., Westchester | 27-3 |
| 11. | Ames, Iowa | 24-0 |
| 12. | Mouth of Wilson, Va., Oak Hill | 29-3 |
| 13. | Las Vegas, Nev., Bishop Gorman | 30-2 |
| 14. | Winter Park, Fla. | 28-5 |
| 15. | Montverde, Fla., Montverde Academy | 21-4 |
| 16. | Hyattsville, Md., DeMatha | 28-3 |
| 17. | Jacksonville, Fla., Providence | 31-1 |
| 18. | Arden, N.C., Christ | 37-1 |
| 19. | Dix Hills, N.Y., Half Hollow Hills West | 23-0 |
| 20. | Jersey City, N.J., St. Anthony | 26-2 |
| 21. | Petersburg, Va. | 28-0 |
| 22. | Memphis, Tenn., Melrose | 33-4 |
| 23. | Lansdowne, Pa., Penn Wood | 23-3 |
| 24. | Romulus, Mich. | 19-1 |
| 25. | San Antonio, Texas, Wagner | 38-1 |
URBANDALE, Iowa -- The teams that make up the Top 10 of the National Prep Poll are the same for the second straight week, but there was changeup in the order.
Paterson Catholic (N.J.) made the most significant jump in the Week 16 poll, which was released Monday morning. The Cougars vaulted five spots to No. 3, well within striking distance of their first Prep Poll title should No. 1 Northland (Columbus, Ohio) or No. 2 Findlay (Henderson, Nev.) lose a game.
Paterson Catholic is 3-0 against current Top 25 teams (No. 23 Penn Wood, No. 15 Montverde Academy, and No. 14 Winter Park). The Cougars also beat eventual Florida 4A champion Fort Myers by 28 and could pick up another Top-25 win Tuesday when they play No. 20 St. Anthony (Jersey City) for the Non-Public North B state championship.
Neumann-Goretti (Philadelphia) also crept closer to the top of the poll, from No. 7 to No. 5. The Saints' only loss was by one point to No. 4 Yates (Houston) at the Iolani Classic in Hawaii. They captured the Philadelphia Catholic League and city championship games last week and begin the state Class 3A playoffs Friday.
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Michael Haynes
Per Chicagohoops.com
Former Chicago high school star Michael Haynes is having a superb season for Heat Academy in Martinsville, Virginia, and is seeing his recruiting stock skyrocket with a host of big-time programs in hot pursuit. Haynes rates as one of the top available basketball prospects in the country.
Haynes, a 6'6" forward, is a strong and physical force inside who can take over games with both his scoring and rebounding. Haynes has diversified his skills to include much improved ball-handling, and an ability to consistently drop mid-range jumpers. Haynes is averaging better than 19 points and 8 rebounds per game.
Haynes noted to ChicagoHoops.com that the season is going very well at Heat Academy, and that he is spending a good deal of time playing on the wing.
Haynes is currently being recruited by programs from around the United States. Duke, Marquette, South Florida, Xavier, Providence, Minnesota and Toledo are all among a long line of schools mentioned by Haynes as being in the mix, with even more schools looking to get involved. Haynes was recently on campus at Duke for their game against Virginia Tech, and the ACC powerhouse has intensified their recruiting efforts toward Haynes. Haynes is expected to officially visit Duke after the season.
Haynes will make a decision on his collegiate destination after the season ends for Heat Academy.
Former Chicago high school star Michael Haynes is having a superb season for Heat Academy in Martinsville, Virginia, and is seeing his recruiting stock skyrocket with a host of big-time programs in hot pursuit. Haynes rates as one of the top available basketball prospects in the country.
Haynes, a 6'6" forward, is a strong and physical force inside who can take over games with both his scoring and rebounding. Haynes has diversified his skills to include much improved ball-handling, and an ability to consistently drop mid-range jumpers. Haynes is averaging better than 19 points and 8 rebounds per game.
Haynes noted to ChicagoHoops.com that the season is going very well at Heat Academy, and that he is spending a good deal of time playing on the wing.
Haynes is currently being recruited by programs from around the United States. Duke, Marquette, South Florida, Xavier, Providence, Minnesota and Toledo are all among a long line of schools mentioned by Haynes as being in the mix, with even more schools looking to get involved. Haynes was recently on campus at Duke for their game against Virginia Tech, and the ACC powerhouse has intensified their recruiting efforts toward Haynes. Haynes is expected to officially visit Duke after the season.
Haynes will make a decision on his collegiate destination after the season ends for Heat Academy.
Good read. I remember hearing about him back in 2008. Physically this kid can play D1 Football
Knight Rumors
To quote Lee Corso: “Not so fast, my friend”
According to Bigbluelowdown.com (Kentucky Fan Site) The No 1 Pg in the class of 2010 is a done deal to the Kentucky Wildcats.
"The BBL is not usually one to post rumors or break news, but we’ve talked to some pretty reputable contacts today, and they have confirmed to us that the nation’s consensus top high school player, Brandon Knight, is a “done deal” to sign with Kentucky."
Now Knights father has come out and told Zagsblogs.com that his son has not committed to Kentucky and everything is still the same.
‘No, no he hasn’t committed to Kentucky,” Efrem Knight said Sunday afternoon by phone. “Everything’s still the same.”
Asked when Brandon might make a decision, Efrem said, “Probably in a couple of weeks.”
Also one assistant coach of a school recruiting Knight told Zagsblog.com that, “They (Kentucky) are leading.”
Take is for what its worth I guess
Gilchrist And Others Visit UK
The No 1 player in the country Micheal Gilchrist headed down to Lexington, Kentucky on Sunday to watch the season finale between Florida and Kentucky. Although he didn't do any interviews KentuckyInk.com caught up with his Mother Cindy Richardson.
"Yes, he was there at the game today," said the player's mother, Cindy Richardson. "But I have to tell you that we aren't doing any interviews about him right now. Michael is a young 16-year-old, and he has plenty of time left for that. We don't want him worrying about it. He's a bit shy about it, and it's not something that he wishes to do right now."
2010 forward Enes Kanter and 2011 shooting guard Quddus "Deuce" Bello. Another elite prospect for 2011, forward Quincy Miller was on hand.
"Yes, he was there at the game today," said the player's mother, Cindy Richardson. "But I have to tell you that we aren't doing any interviews about him right now. Michael is a young 16-year-old, and he has plenty of time left for that. We don't want him worrying about it. He's a bit shy about it, and it's not something that he wishes to do right now."
2010 forward Enes Kanter and 2011 shooting guard Quddus "Deuce" Bello. Another elite prospect for 2011, forward Quincy Miller was on hand.
Selby Doesnt Make Trip To Kentucky
Per Theshiver.com
The #7 player in the ESPNU 100, Josh Selby, will not be in Lexington, Kentucky this weekend according to his mother, Maeshon Witherspoon. After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the state tournament on Thursday, Selby just wasn’t up for traveling to Lexington this weekend. The visit hasn’t been rescheduled as of yet, but Kentucky remains on Selby’s list of four schools he’s currently considering. Arizona, UCONN and Kansas make up the other three schools on the list.
The #7 player in the ESPNU 100, Josh Selby, will not be in Lexington, Kentucky this weekend according to his mother, Maeshon Witherspoon. After suffering a heartbreaking loss in the state tournament on Thursday, Selby just wasn’t up for traveling to Lexington this weekend. The visit hasn’t been rescheduled as of yet, but Kentucky remains on Selby’s list of four schools he’s currently considering. Arizona, UCONN and Kansas make up the other three schools on the list.
Mar 5, 2010
Haukur Palsson
Per Espn.com
ESPN.com's Maryland affiliate www.InsideMDSports.com has confirmed with Montverde Academy head coach Kevin Sutton that 6-foot-6 wing forward Haukur Palsson verbally committed to the Terps on Friday.
Palsson had offers from South Florida, Central Florida, Harvard and Vanderbilt.
ESPN.com's National Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi talked about Palsson's and his commitment.
"Haukur isn't a flashy prospect but he's very productive and always plays hard," Biancardi said. "I've had the chance to see him twice doing games for ESPNU and he's a very good all-around player who has continued to develop over the course of the season.
"He brings versatility to table as his skill set allows him to shoot it to 19 feet easily. But he's also a savvy passer and a good ball handler and is not afraid to get dirty and grab rebounds."
"Defensively, he works to be in the right position at all times. He's a good glue guy who does all the little things -- set a screen, reverse the ball, etc. -- to help his team win," Biancardi added.
Maryland fans should expect head coach Gary Williams to get the best out of him.
"Coach Williams has the reputation of getting the most out of his players and it will be no exception for Hauku," Biancardi said. "This kid already plays for one of the bets high school coaches in the country in Kevin Sutton who also does a terrific job in developing players' individual talents for the next level.
"Haukur will be a steady, effective and productive player in the ACC who will give a terrific effort every night.
Palsson will join a class that features ESPNU 100 prospects Terrell Stoglin and Mychal Parker along with Pe'Shon Howard and Ashton Pankey.
"He's an excellent compliment to an already terrific class," Biancardi added.
ESPN.com's Maryland affiliate www.InsideMDSports.com has confirmed with Montverde Academy head coach Kevin Sutton that 6-foot-6 wing forward Haukur Palsson verbally committed to the Terps on Friday.
Palsson had offers from South Florida, Central Florida, Harvard and Vanderbilt.
ESPN.com's National Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi talked about Palsson's and his commitment.
"Haukur isn't a flashy prospect but he's very productive and always plays hard," Biancardi said. "I've had the chance to see him twice doing games for ESPNU and he's a very good all-around player who has continued to develop over the course of the season.
"He brings versatility to table as his skill set allows him to shoot it to 19 feet easily. But he's also a savvy passer and a good ball handler and is not afraid to get dirty and grab rebounds."
"Defensively, he works to be in the right position at all times. He's a good glue guy who does all the little things -- set a screen, reverse the ball, etc. -- to help his team win," Biancardi added.
Maryland fans should expect head coach Gary Williams to get the best out of him.
"Coach Williams has the reputation of getting the most out of his players and it will be no exception for Hauku," Biancardi said. "This kid already plays for one of the bets high school coaches in the country in Kevin Sutton who also does a terrific job in developing players' individual talents for the next level.
"Haukur will be a steady, effective and productive player in the ACC who will give a terrific effort every night.
Palsson will join a class that features ESPNU 100 prospects Terrell Stoglin and Mychal Parker along with Pe'Shon Howard and Ashton Pankey.
"He's an excellent compliment to an already terrific class," Biancardi added.
NIKE Elite Youth Basketball Unveils The Inaugural “EYBL”
Yesterday on twitter I hinted at Nike New Spring/Summer Schedule of Events. Well today I got the full press release from Nike.
NIKE Elite Youth Basketball Unveils The Inaugural “EYBL”
New U17 Travel Team League Highlights Spring/Summer Schedule of Events
Beaverton, Oregon (March 4, 2010) – NIKE, Inc. has announced the launch of its inaugural EYBL (EliteYouth Basketball League)
featuring it’s forty-two (42) elite travel team programs beginning this spring with
four 17 & under events, culminating with the EYBL Finals at the NIKE Peach Jam in North Augusta, SC from July 12-15, 2010. The EYBL will tip-off at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, VA from April 9-11. The final two regularseason events will be held at League America in Houston, TX on May 14-16 and in Los Angeles, CA over Memorial Day Weekend (May 29-31) at a to be determined location. The teams and schedule will be officially announced at a later date.
In addition to the EYBL, the front-end of the summer is designed to help players through skill development. The nation’s best underclassmen tip-off the summer at the NIKE Hoop Jamboree in St. Louis from June 10-13. At the end of June, the elite high school players throughout the country are selected to attend a positional Skills Academy with Utah’s Deron Williams (point guards), Boston’s Paul Pierce (wings), Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant (wings) and Phoenix’s Amar’e Stoudemire (forwards/centers) held separately over June 24-30 in Chicago, IL, followed by a culminating academy for all players with reigning MVP LeBron James at the University of Akron from July 5-7. All five Skills Academies will be closed to college coaches for the participants to focus on improving themselves in both an individual and team setting with special
situation drills.
“NIKE is committed to providing a platform for the top high school players to improve their game with an assist from the top players in the NBA and the best instructors in the game of basketball during our skills academies” said Mike Hackman, NIKE’s Elite Youth Director. “The addition of the EYBL provides an organized and exciting format for these elite athletes to consistently compete against the best players.” Following a successful first year, the King City Classic will return to Cleveland State University’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio on July 8-9. The event is designed for the nation’s top 80 high school players to compete head-to-head in a national tournament. Hundreds of college coaches, scouts and media are expected to attend.
Mar 4, 2010
NHSI schedule announced
ESPN RISE, in conjunction with Paragon Marketing Group, will hold the second annual ESPN RISE National High School Invitational (NHSI) April 1-3 at Coppin State University's Physical Education Complex in Baltimore, Md.
The NHSI, a post-season event featuring boys and girls high school basketball tournaments; eight boys teams and four girls teams. Ten games will be televised live on the ESPN family of networks: ESPN (1 game), ESPN2 (3 games) and ESPNU (6 games).
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has granted its member schools permission to participate in the ESPN RISE National High School Invitational, if invited. FHSAA has 669 member high schools, of which a number are ranked by the ESPN RISE FAB 50. The North Carolina Independent School Athletic Association has also given its schools permission to participate in the tournament for the first time.
Returning from 2009 are Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (boys teams), and the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (girls teams). A number of independent schools have committed to play in the tournament if selected; teams and brackets will be announced mid-March.
2010 National High School Invitational
Thurs., April 1
Boys Quarterfinals Game 1 2 p.m. ESPNU
Boys Quarterfinals Game 2 4 p.m. ESPNU
Boys Quarterfinals Game 3 6 p.m. ESPNU
Boys Quarterfinals Game 4 8 p.m. ESPNU
Fri., April 2
Boys Semifinals Game 1 12 p.m. ESPN2
Boys Semifinals Game 2 2 p.m. ESPN2
Girls Semifinals Game 1 4:30 p.m. ESPNU
Girls Semifinals Game 2 6:30 p.m. ESPNU
Sat., April 3
Girls Championship TBD ESPN2
Boys Championship 1:30 p.m. ESPN
The NHSI invites eight boys and four girls teams from eligible four-year high schools, independent and public, that have their respective governing body's permission to participate in the tournament. Teams are chosen based upon their end-of-season ranking in the ESPN RISE FAB 50 and via a selection committee. Teams with post-graduate students or re-classified 5th year seniors are not eligible for consideration for the NHSI.
Cleveland Melvin
Cleveland Melvin and Uconn have parted ways according to Jeff Goodman of foxsports.com (link) Melvin is ranked as the No 40th Power Forward in the class of 2010 by scout.com He committed to Uconn back in November. Melvin picked the Huskies over Seton Hall, Memphis and South Florida.
Cj Leslie on ESPN
Earlier today ESPN ran a story on Word of God's Cj Leslie. Saying that his likely destination would be either North Carolina State, Kentucky or Florida. Link Leslie has now come out on his twitter and said the Espn story is not accurate and he has not cut down his list down to those three schools. Including those schools Leslie has offer from UCLA, Maryland, Oregon, Seton Hall and Tennessee.
NATIONAL PREP CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD SET
Andre Drummond (St. Thomas More)(1) Hargrave vs. (8) Tilton
(2) Brewster vs. (7) Westwind Prep
(3) Winchendon vs. (6) St. Thomas More
(4) Notre Dame Prep vs. (5) Northfield Mount Hermon
The National Prep Championship has been in existence since 2007 and in just three years has already featured over 100 division I college basketball players and two current NBA players in Michael Beasley and Tyreke Evans. Beasley led Notre Dame Prep to the 2007 title in his hometown of Washington D.C., while current Mississippi State guard Dee Bost earned MVP honors in 2008 in leading Hargrave Military Academy over Findlay College Prep for the title. The Tilton School made a Cinderella run to last year’s championship behind the duo of current UConn freshmen Alex Oriakhi and Jamal Coombs-McDaniel.
This year, Hargrave Military Academy enters as the top seed with a 26-0 record. Head coach Kevin Keatts’ squad will look to regain their title after falling in last year’s final. While they will be led by future NC State guard Lorenzo Brown, this is an extraordinarily deep team who has already seen 10 of their 12 players commit to division I schools for next season including Dominique Ferguson (Florida International), Isaiah Epps (Pittsburgh), Shawn Kemp (Alabama), and Mardracus Wade (Arkansas).
Hargrave will face Tilton in a rematch of last year’s final in the opening round. The Rams will be led by Providence bound swingman Gerard Coleman, but have plenty of other weapons including junior big man Ryan Canty and sophomore forward George Niang.
Second seeded Brewster Academy features top ten ranked Will Barton (Memphis) along with C.J. Fair (Syracuse), Melvin Ejim (Iowa State), Austin Carroll (Rutgers), and Richard Peters (Oklahoma), in addition to unsigned players like Mo Walker, Ashton Khan, and junior point guard Naadir Tharpe. Brewster will face seventh seeded Westwind Prep from Arizona in the opening round, who build their attack around Tony Snell (New Mexico), Freddy Wilson (Seattle), and unsigned seniors Brandon Tuggle, Bo Barnes, and Ted Wang.
Two traditional New England powerhouses will clash in a match-up of the third and sixth seeds as Winchendon battles St. Thomas More. Winchendon has six players already committed to division I programs including Villanova bound big man Markus Kennedy and Connecticut native Anthony Ireland who will be playing in his home state for the final time before moving to Loyola Marymount in California while St. Thomas More features a slew of unsigned seniors including Bryon Allen, Tre Bowman, and Matt Conway in addition to Quinnipiac bound Dominique Langston. This game also features a match-up of two of the top post prospects in 2012 with St. Thomas More’s Andre Drummond and Winchendon’s Khem Birch.
Notre Dame Prep and Northfield Mount Hermon will meet in the 4-5 game. Notre Dame features their Big East bound frontline of Cleveland Melvin (UConn) and Ron Giplaye (Providence) in addition to a deep and talented backcourt of Antonio Barton (Memphis), Lamount Samuell Jr., and Jordair Jett. Meanwhile NMH will counter with high-major target Majok Majok in the middle surrounded by a sharp-shooting perimeter of Hector Harold (Pepperdine), Laurent Rivard (Harvard), and Aaron Cosby.
Quarterfinal action will begin on Tuesday at 2pm as Hargrave faces Tilton followed by Notre Dame and Northfield Mount Hermon at 4pm. Brewster and Westwind will take the court at 6pm while Winchendon and St. Thomas More will offer the nightcap at 8pm. Semifinal action will take place on Wednesday at 11am and 1pm with the final tipping off later that night at 7:30pm.
Morgan Wootten Boys Player of the Year Award Finalists
McDonald’s announced their finalists for the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award
Harrison Barnes, Ames (Ames, IA)
Kyrie Irving, St. Patrick (Elizabeth, NJ)
Perry Jones, Duncanville (Duncanville, TX)
Brandon Knight, Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Jared Sullinger, Northland (Columbus, OH)
Tristan Thompson, Findlay Prep (Henderson, NV)
The Morgan Wootten award is named for Hall of Fame coach Morgan Wootten, a five time national champion at DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, MD) in 1962, 1965, 1968, 1978, and 1984. He is retired from coaching and currently the chairman of the McDonald’s All American game boys selection committee.
Kyrie Irving, St. Patrick (Elizabeth, NJ)
Perry Jones, Duncanville (Duncanville, TX)
Brandon Knight, Pine Crest (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Jared Sullinger, Northland (Columbus, OH)
Tristan Thompson, Findlay Prep (Henderson, NV)
The Morgan Wootten award is named for Hall of Fame coach Morgan Wootten, a five time national champion at DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, MD) in 1962, 1965, 1968, 1978, and 1984. He is retired from coaching and currently the chairman of the McDonald’s All American game boys selection committee.
Mar 3, 2010
2012 Larry Lewis
Per Wearesc.com
Class of 2012 point guard Larry Lewis verbally committed to USC on Tuesday night, according to ESPN.com affiliate www.WeAreSC.com. The 6-2 had unofficially visited the Trojans several weeks ago and felt that experience, coupled with strong pushes from USC assistant coach Bob Cantu and head coach Kevin O'Neill, was enough to make him a Trojan.
"Larry wanted to get it done," Smith's AAU coach Jeff De Laveaga said of the recruiting process, adding that Lewis chose USC for the location, the education and the chance to play as a freshman. "He had a great time on his unofficial visit. He said it was a great campus, with great facilities and he loved the staff."
"There's tremendous upside with Larry," De Laveaga continued. "He averaged 24 points as a sophomore and was named first-team all-region on both offense and defense. He can be as good as he wants to be. Skillwise, he does some things that not a lot of kids in the country can do."
Class of 2012 point guard Larry Lewis verbally committed to USC on Tuesday night, according to ESPN.com affiliate www.WeAreSC.com. The 6-2 had unofficially visited the Trojans several weeks ago and felt that experience, coupled with strong pushes from USC assistant coach Bob Cantu and head coach Kevin O'Neill, was enough to make him a Trojan.
"Larry wanted to get it done," Smith's AAU coach Jeff De Laveaga said of the recruiting process, adding that Lewis chose USC for the location, the education and the chance to play as a freshman. "He had a great time on his unofficial visit. He said it was a great campus, with great facilities and he loved the staff."
"There's tremendous upside with Larry," De Laveaga continued. "He averaged 24 points as a sophomore and was named first-team all-region on both offense and defense. He can be as good as he wants to be. Skillwise, he does some things that not a lot of kids in the country can do."
Mar 2, 2010
Kendall Williams picks New Mexico
Per LA Times
Rancho Cucamonga Los Osos guard Kendall Williams has committed to New Mexico. He committed to UCLA as a sophomore before the Bruins and Williams mutually agreed to part ways.
Rancho Cucamonga Los Osos guard Kendall Williams has committed to New Mexico. He committed to UCLA as a sophomore before the Bruins and Williams mutually agreed to part ways.
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