Monday, December 30, 2013

12/30 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/12/roselle-beats-abington-67-52-at-jameer-nelson-classic/
2015 C Chris Silva chips in 11pts in a 15pt victory for Roselle Catholic.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/7093415282861454388/pennsbury-pa-72-at-trenton-catholic-82-boys-basketball/
Malachi Richardson drops 16pts in his season debut victory.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/1926054/
Richardson leads all scorers with 19pts in a loss.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1591391 (members)
2015 G Franklin Howard update.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1360996.html (members)
2016 G Brandon Cyrus noted as a top performer at the Under Armour Holiday Classic.



   

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

12/24-27 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=7958 (members)
2015 C Cheick Diallo noted as having the best motor at the Tarkanian Classic.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1359891.html (members)
2015 PF/C Thomas Bryant update. Talks about receiving interest from Kentucky, Kansas, and WVU.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1359840.html (members)
2015 SF Derrick Jones finishes with 19pts, 6rbs, and 3blks in a 70-61 loss to Oak Hill in the Chick-Fil-A Classic Finals. Jones also earned a spot on the All Tournament team.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/12/syracuse_recruit_tyler_lydon_o.html
2015 Commit Tyler Lydon, Thomas Bryant, and Donte DiVincenzo all plan to visit the Carrier Dome Saturday when SU takes on Villanova.


Daily Updates
Tyus Battle, Class of 2016 SG of Gill St. Bernard's (NJ), scored 25 points and was 8-8 from the free throw line.


Highlights

Tyler Lydon early season mix at New Hampton. Derrick Jones highlights. Derrick Jones part 2.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

12/22-23 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3356/SAS-Holiday-Classic-Results-AllTournament-Team.php
Kaleb Joseph leads his team to a pair of wins at the SAS Holiday Classic and makes the All Tournament team.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=7932 (members)
Derrick Jones update. Talks about recent offers and being a Kentucky fan growing up but claims to be more open as he has gotten older. Hopes eventually Duke and WVU offers.

http://syracuse.scout.com/2/1358473.html (members)
The Head Coach of Trenton Catholic, home of 2015 Commit Malachi Richardson, breaks down his game.




Daily Updates
Kentucky and Providence are watching Tyus Battle, Class of 2016 SG of Gill St. Bernard's.

Another buzzer beating 3 for GSB and they now lead the Hun 22-21 at the half. Tyus Battle has 9 for the Knights

Big rally by GSB, who now lead by 8. Battle is doing it all on both ends of the floor

GSB holds on! The Hun made it close, but Tyus Battle and co. were just too much in the end CBA and West Orange tipping off next

Tyus Battle drops in 21 as Gill St. Bernards beats Hun 51-43 

Syracuse in to see 2015 Roadrunner Chris Silva

Rc's chris silva fouls out with 7 pts 12 reb.

No. 2 Roselle Catholic defeats Teaneck, 69-57. Matt Bullock led RC with 17, while Pertlow had 14, Gist 12, Sarr 10 and Silva 7.

Hoop Group Tip Off Top Performers: Michael Bourke, Tyus Battle, Tarin Smith, Pierre Sarr, Asante Gist, Mustapha Lawrence & Louie Pillari.

Day 2 Hoop Group Tip Off Showcase Top Performers: Tyus Battle, Otis Livingston, Mustafa Lawrence, Pierre Sarr, Asante Gist & Chris Silva.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

12/21 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/articles/derrick-jones-no-favorites-will-take-visits-after-season/
2015 SF Derrick Jones update. Claims no favorites currently and is just focused on his Junior season.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1589724
2015 C Cheick Diallo noted as a standout at the Tarkanian Classic event.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1358940.html (members)
Diallo mentioned as a top performer.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1359008.html (members)
Notes on Derrick Jones from the Chick-Fil-A Classic.


Daily Updates
Archbishop Carroll (PA) was an impressive team. Resilient bunch, couldn't rattle them. Loved Derrick Jones. Ernest Aflapuki played well, too

Derrick Jones finished with a tough 27 on 9-15 FG. Kid played on a bum knee for half the game. Played through. Very impressed.

2015 WF Derrick Jones of was brilliant today vs. ACD. Shot, rebounding, played through pain. GREAT gm

just tried to go over everybody and dunk. Way above the rim. Had the gym off their seats.



Highlights

2015 C Chris Silva against The Patrick School.

Thursday, December 19, 2013

12/19-20 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/2015-forward-diagne-to-visit-syracuse-rutgers-cuse-working-hardest/
2015 C Moustapha Diagne update. Plans to visit SU for the Duke game. SU and Rutgers currently working the hardest for him.


Daily Updates
Thomas Bryant has 4pts, 3rbs, and 1blk in the 1st qtr against Arsenal Tech and Kentucky commit Trey Lyles

Bryant has 7pts and 4rbs at the half as Huntington Prep leads by 2.

Bryant has 7pts, 5rbs, and 4blks as Huntington Prep now trails by 10 heading into the last qtr.

Bryant finishes with 7pts, 5rbs, and 5blks in Huntington Prep loss to Arsenal Tech.

Saw 2016 Gill St. Bernard's (NJ) SG Tyus Battle play tonight. He has become more athletic, physical & quick, along with an improving jumper.

The presence of Cheick Diallo around the rim is so important for Our Savior. Allows guys to pressure out front because he erases mistakes.

Our Savior up 29-25 at half.Cheick Diallo much more of presence on O tonight.Still holding it down on D.

Our Savior with the 60-57 W over Montrose. Big game for Cheick Diallo finishing around the rim at

Current stat line of 2015 Derrick Jones doesn't blow you away but his mark is on a lot of possessions. Defensive playmaker

So many elements of Derrick Jones game lend promise. Athleticism obvious. Cuts well, finishes well, rebounds well. Massive room for growth

Carroll wing Derrick Jones is good for a highlight putback jam every game, I swear.Just put a few Carlisle defenders on a poster

Two things that have impressed me with Derrick Jones today: ability to move without the ball and rebounding prowess on both ends

Derrick Jones has a modest stat line of 13 and 7, but 5 offensive boards, 2 blocks, and 2 steals is a more telling story of his game



Sunday, December 15, 2013

12/15-16 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3348/Scholar-Roundball-Classic-Saturday-Recap.php
Kaleb Joseph scores a team high 20pts in a 6pt victory.

http://zagsblog.com/syracuse/syracuse-signee-mccullough-drops-26-in-loss-to-brewster/
Chris McCullough scores 26pts in a 95-86 loss in OT against his former school Brewster.

http://www.givengobasketball.com/ready-for-the-season
2016 G/F Tyus Battle player journal.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1357001.html (members)
2015 C Cheick Diallo and 2016 PF Joe Hampton noted as standouts at the National Hoops Festival.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/12/archbishop-carroll-rolls-while-mcs-falls-in-villa-classic/
2015 SF Derrick Jones scores 24pts in a victory.

http://hoopdreamsmag.com/?p=8172
2016 Guard Mustapha Heron transfers to Sacred Heart HS.





Daily Updates
2016 Mustapha Heron of Wliberham & Monson Academy (MA) has left the program, he will enroll into a school next week.



Highlights
 


Thomas Bryant.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

12/14 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/12/syracuse_basketball_recruit_ch_4.html
Chris McCullough scores 26pts in victory setting up an interesting matchup against his former school Brewster.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/12/taylors-defense-helps-carroll-take-care-of-salesianum-59-35/
2015 SF Derrick Jones finishes with 13pts and 8rbs in a 59-35 victory for Archbishop Carroll against Salesianum, which had Donte DiVincenzo, who finished with 18pts.



Daily Updates
Donte DiVincenzo is having a monster game for Salesianum. He's got 11 of his teams' 14 points as they trail by two.

DiVincenzo with another tough take. He's got 13 points. Villanova's Jay Wright & Baker Dunleavy are courtside.

Derrick Jones drives to the hoop for the bucket. Still think he's been somewhat tentative these first two games for Carroll.

Archbishop Carroll leads Salesianum (Del.) 25-20 at the half. 2015 G Donte DiVincenzo has 15 of his team's 20 points.

At the end if the first quarter Archbishop Carroll leads Salesianum 11-4 leading the way has been Derrick Jones and Joe Mostardi.

Donte Divincenzo has taken over this quarter has Salesianum now trails 18-16. He is showing his all around game rt now. Almost unstoppable

At the half Archbishop Carroll leads Salesianum 25-20. Ernest Aflakpui and Derrick Jones have really been dominating for Carroll.

with 12 points in last three minutes a Cushing defeats Champlain 61-56.

Archbishop Carroll rolling all over DiVincenzo (17 pts) and Salesianum, up 59-32 with under three minutes to play.

Not Cheick Diallo's best half but still contributes so many energy and added length all throughout the floor. Never an off game for OSNA big

Chinanu Onuaku outplaying Cheick Diallo in the first half. Urgency on both ends and he's finishing well

Cheick Diallo responding in 2nd half on both ends. Taron Oliver's (Riverdale Baptist) game continuing to trend up

Cheick Diallo just dunked on a kid in transition fairly viciously then pointed at him. Five-star PF is living up to expectations today.

Some standouts so far.. Martin Geben, Traci Carter, Taron Oliver, Cheick Diallo, Obi Enchionyia, Justin Robinson

Our Savior defeats Riverdale Baptist 71-64. Cheick Diallo the player of the game with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks

Coaches vs Cancer PA/DE Challenge Top Performers: Mahir Johnson, Todd Hughes, Ernest Aflakpui, Donte Divincenzo, Ben Bentil & Myles Stephens


















Friday, December 13, 2013

12/13 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1356495.html
http://zagsblog.com/articles/richardson-to-syracuse-briscoe-still-a-possibility/
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/12/elite_basketball_recruit_malac.html
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24374455/fivestar-junior-malachi-richardson-commits-to-Syracuse
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=7824 (members)
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1587160 (members)
2015 G/F Malachi Richardson commits to SU.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1356531.html (members)
Breakdown of SU's Northeast regional recruiting success.


Tweets and Thoughts on Malachi Richardson
Big pickup for Syracuse, who came in late to beat Indiana for Malachi Richardson. The 2015 SG is a great scorer/shooter with a high IQ.

Syracuse & Boeheim pretty much written the book on focusing on a few areas and being very successful. Philly, B-more. Northern Jersey/NYC

And obviously, Syracuse has done a good job of keeping the "local" talent home. National power, regional recruiters. Impressive.

Syracuse continues to raid the Garden State for its best players. Malachi Richardson today after Tylers Ennis & Roberson last year.

Early commitments of Tyler Lydon & Malachi Richardson give Syracuse #1 ranked 2015 recruiting class. OSU & LSU follow














Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Monday, December 9, 2013

12/9-10 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/12/syracuse_recruit_chris_mccullo.html
http://zagsblog.com/articles/syracuse-signee-mccullough-now-at-img-academy/
Chris McCullough now enrolled at IMG Academy in Florida.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/carolina-indiana-uconn-among-those-after-derrick-jones/
2015 SF target Derrick Jones, has recently received offers and interest UNC, UConn, and Indiana.

 http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3341/Hoop-Mountain-Prep-Classic-Day-1-Recap.php
Kaleb Joseph scores 12pts in a Cushing 87-70 win over Cheshire Academy in the Hoop Mountain Prep Classic.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3343/Hoop-Mountain-Prep-Classic-Day-3-Recap.php
Tyler Lydon puts up 15pts and 10 boards in victory for New Hampton. Kaleb Joseph scores 11pts in another victory for Cushing.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/syracuse-signee-mccullough-helps-img-win-in-debut/
Recap of Chris McCullough's first game and victory at IMG Academy.



Daily Updates
Syracuse signee Chris McCullough with 12 pts, 8 rebs and 2 blks in his IMG debut tonight, a 66-47 win over Elev8

2015 G Isaiah Briscoe will be at Sunday's Syracuse-St. John's game. Being recruited by both schools.



Monday, December 2, 2013

12/2-3 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/articles/kentucky-duke-to-watch-briscoe-rc-players/
Kentucky and Duke plans to check out the Roselle Catholic trio of Isaiah Briscoe, Chris Silva, and Asante Gist.

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2013/11/2013hsbb/
Full schedule of HS games to be televised on the ESPN networks. Notable game is 12/19 at 9:30pm on ESPN, Huntington Prep featuring 2015 target Thomas Bryant, against Arsenal Tech featuring UK commit Trey Lyles.



 
Daily Updates
, , and amongst those in the gym watching 2015 Torrance (Calif.) Bishop Montgomery SG Stephen Thompson, Jr.

Derrick Jones won't be at Indiana-Syracuse tomorrow, his dad tells

Having cut to 6, Malachi Richardson will be at Syracuse tomorrow for the Indiana game

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

11/26-29 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/articles/briscoe-ryan-to-watch-arizona-duke-this-week/#more-106294
Isaiah Briscoe plans to watch Arizona at MSG this week.

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/nps-finishes-with-a-bang-on-day-3-11346
National Prep Showcase final recap. Kaleb Joseph, Tyler Lydon, and Cheick Diallo all noted as standouts.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1351235.html (members)
Update on Donovan Mitchell and his breakout performance at the National Prep Showcase.

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/malachi-richardson-cuts-to-six/
2015 SG/SF Malachi Richardson chops his list to six. SU, UConn, Indiana, Arizona, Kansas, Villanova, and Rutgers.




Daily Updates
Speaking of Duke, Nate James will watch and 2015 F Chris Silva of Roselle Catholic in mid-December. Today's visit pushed

2015 Salesianum (DE) SG Donte Divincenzo has a final six of Villanova, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt, Florida & Rutgers.

Team Final 2015 G's Malachi Richardson & Donte DiVincenzo cut lists to 6. Villanova & Syracuse on both lists.


Highlights

Kaleb Joseph 37pt National Prep Showcase highlights.

2016 Guard Mustapha Heron USA Camp highlights.
2015 SF Derrick Jones USA Camp highlights.

Monday, November 25, 2013

11/25 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/articles/duke-showing-interest-in-roselle-catholics-briscoe-silva/#more-106228
Duke showing interest in Roselle Catholic's duo Isaiah Briscoe and Chris Silva.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=7626 (members)
National Prep Showcase final day recap. Kaleb Joseph and Mustapha Heron noted as standouts.

http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1579955&PT=4&PR=2
NPS recap. Joseph and Tyler Lydon noted as standouts.

http://247sports.com/Article/Matz-Stockman-Isaac-Copeland-Kaleb-Joseph-others-at-NPS-162816
NPS recap. Joseph and Lydon noted as standouts.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1350625.html (members)
NPS recap. Joseph and Lydon noted as standouts.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3328/NPS---Day-3-Recap.php
NPS recap. Joseph, Lydon, and 2016 big man Sedee Keita noted as standouts.



Daily Updates
Prince Ali is Kevin Ollie's first verbal commitment of the 2015 class. Ranked No. 78 overall.

Thought Kaleb Joseph had most impressive performance over the weekend at the National Prep Showcase. Lots of translatable/next level plays.

Remember 2 years ago when unranked Soph had 1 offer from Delaware. Now top 50 Syracuse bound prospect Joseph turning heads.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

11/24 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24271533/national-prep-showcase-notebook-jarvis-garrett-raises-stock
NPS day two recap. 2015 SG Donovan Mitchell drops 17pts and 5rbs. 2016 PG Mustapha Heron drops 35pts.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1350059.html (members)
NPS day two recap. Mitchell and Heron noted as standouts.

http://www.cityleaguehoops.net/2013/11/24/2013-national-prep-showcase-day-2-recap/
NPS recap with video highlights. Tyler Lydon noted as a standout.

http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1579481&PT=4&PR=2
NPS recap. Mitchell and Heron noted as standouts.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3327/NPS---Day-2-Recap.php
NPS recap. Lydon, Mitchell, and Heron all noted for their play.

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/senior-leadership-takes-front-seat-at-day-2-of-nps-11340
NPS recap. Mitchell and Heron noted as standouts.



National Prep Showcase Day Three Updates
Lack of strength giving Tyler Lydon some problems right now.
 
New Hamptons 6'9 swing man Tyler Lyndon it's a deep three Massanutten leads 25-19 4 minutes remain

New Hampton with 71-62 W over Massanutten. commit Tyler Lydon w/big ft's down stretch and Aubrey Dawkins had stellar wing gm for NH

Tyler Lydon & Tory Miller dominated inside. Two combined for 26 of 50 rebs as Huskies out rebounded Massanutten by 22.

Really like Tyler Lydon for . Long and athletic forward who has a nose for the ball and can shoot it. Finished with 15 pts & 15 boards

Checking a box score from earlier, turns out Tyler Lydon had 15 and 15. I didn't even think he had a double-double. Quiet.

1h
Big-time center matchup between Cheick Diallo and Sedee Keita going on right now. Both high-level guys with tons of potential.

Vermont's Sedee Keita '17 w/ great footwork & touch around rim. Rare that 6-10 player at his age so smooth finishing w/ both hands.

6'9 Cheick Diallo(NY) has been a presence on the defensive end clogging the paint for Vermont Academy

6'9 Cheick Diallo is an enforcer in the paint! One of the best bigs we have seen thus far

Cheick Diallo is rejecting everything right now. One of the premier big men in the country.

Our Savior with the 82-59 W over Vermont Academy. recruit Damon Wilson was tough to stop and Cheick Diallo got it going on D in 2n ...

Kaleb Joseph is having his way with the Canarias guards early.

Kaleb Joseph is having a very good half for Cushing Academy. CBA struggling to contain him off the bounce. Getting into paint when he wants

A Caleb Joseph jumper at buzzer cut lead to 31-25 at half.Michal Cekovsky & Matz Stockman too much inside

Kaleb Joseph with a series of high level plays.

Kaleb Joseph with 16 points thus far as Cushing trails 31-25 at the half to Canarias of Spain.

K. Ollie in stands and it looks like he wishes Kaleb Joseph would be playing for him and not against him. Joseph tooling Canarias guards

Joseph not getting any help and Canarias has a ton of size. Overseas kids have opened up double digit lead with 15 minutes or so to go

will be happy if Caleb Joseph keeps this up.Killing w/change of speed,finishing amongst 7 footers at

Some more Caleb Joseph dominance brings Cushing to within 6. The Canarias guards simply cannot contain his penetration

Kaleb Joseph putting on a show tonight.
 
10m
Syracuse signee Kaleb Joseph (#40/#52) way too explosive for Canarias. Will be another great Cuse gd

Kaleb Joseph w/ 37 of 's pts in 73-67 loss to Canarias. Quite an effort for future SU Orangeman in defeat.

Kaleb Joseph with 37 points tonight at the National Prep Showcase. Outstanding tonight.

Canarias had no answer outside or n lane for future Syracuse gd Kaleb Joseph. He had 37 pts (14-23) and 8 rbs.
 






Friday, November 22, 2013

11/22-23 New and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=7555 (members)
Trevor Manual, a 2015 PF from Michigan, hopes to be offered by SU soon.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3325/National-Prep-Showcase-Preview.php
National Prep Showcase preview.





National Prep Showcase Updates Day Two
2015 Syracuse commit Tyler Lydon is very thin and narrow. Moves pretty well and has some bounce & scrap though.

My first look at 2015 Syracuse commit Tyler Lydon. Good athlete, can shoot from the perimeter, needs to get a little tougher.

Love the IQ and passing abilities Syracuse commit, Tyler Lydon, exhibits on the floor. High end skillset

Getting first look at 2015 Tyler Lydon and I see why locked him up so early.Lot of potential there as faceup forward

2015 F Tyler Lydon is sneaky-athletic. He gets up in a hurry, just had a monster block here.

Tyler Lydon wakes up the crowd with a two hand break away

2015 Donovan Mitchell of Brewster Prep is some kind of explosive athlete.

6-2 2015 guard Donovan Mitchell is a talent. Very good athlete. He's made plays in transition. Has potential as a defender.

Don't know if Donovan Mitchell can shoot it at all, but boy can that dude jump. Explosive athlete with good instincts on defense

2015 Donovan Mitchell has taken over the w/his crazy athleticism. Unstoppable attacking the rim and playing great D too.

Donovan Mitchell with a dirty put back dunk .Freak Athlete. Brewster up 33-23 with 5:25 to play in the first

At halftime, Brewster is up 54-34. Really impressed by Kevin Zabo, Donovan Mitchell, and Jareed Reuter

Donovan Mitchell is real. This is the 2nd weekend in a row I've seen him torch the competition

2016 Mustapha Herron is making it look easy scoring the rock out there.Converts everything in the key,hit a few J's,making good decisions.

Hard not to like 2016 G Mustapha Heron, does a little bit of everything and makes winning plays.

Mustapha Heron is a tough matchup. 2016 guard is strong, gets to the rim, has very good size. Finishes.

Tremendous effort by 2016 Mustapha Heron in the loss. 35 points and 10 rebounds. Efficient from field too.

2016 guard Mustapha Heron is a good finisher at the rim. Has a handful of buckets in the paint, plus a catch & shoot three.

2016 G Mustapha Heron has done a lil bit of everything, defends, score, and passes well. D. Wade 2.0



Daily Updates
2015 Salesianum (DE) guard Donte Divincenzo will take in his second Villanova Basketball game of the season tonight.


Highlights
Donovan Mitchell National Prep Showcase Highlights