Wednesday, July 31, 2013

7/31 News and Notes

Decided 2 Cut My List 2 6 Schools! Miami,ucla,Syracuse,Texas a&m,Oregon,and Minnesota No Order

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5264 (members)
Detailed breakdown of Newton's final 6.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1311585.html (members)
2016 G/F Tyus Battle talks recruiting and plans to visit SU.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1311654.html (members)
An inside look of Goodluck Okonoboh's shot blocking abilities.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/jeff-goodman/post?id=463 (members)
SU assistant Mike Hopkins listed #2 in the top 20 most feared recruiters.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

7/30 News and Notes

Recaps
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5253 (members)
JaQuan Newton noted as one of the best players at the Orlando AAU events.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/22941475/ranking-the-top-10-players-in-2014-and-2015
2015 C Cheick Diallo listed as the 6th best player in the 2015 class.

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/9522025/learned-july-third-open-evaluation-period-basketball-recruiting (members)
Malachi Richardson, Derrick Jones, and Tyus Jones all mentioned in ESPN's lessons from the third live period.


Other News
   
2015 Team Takeover wing Franklin Howard tells me Syracuse and Kansas are the latest schools to reach out. He'll have ACL surgery this Friday

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/07/syracuse_basketball_target_jaq.html
JaQuan Newton plans to have SU on his final list.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/big-strick-classic-rosters-announced/
Big Strick Classic Rosters released. Featured players are Chris McCullough, Isaiah Whitehead, Derrick Jones, Cheick Diallo, and many more.


Monday, July 29, 2013

7/29 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Final Recaps
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5231 (members)
JaQuan Newton and Malachi Richardson noted as top performers.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5238 (members)
Bryan Alberts noted as a top performer.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5237 (members)
Dave Telep notes Isaiah Whitehead changed approach to the game.

http://northpolehoops.com/2013/07/29/caribana-classic-who-stood-out/
2016 Guard Jamal Murray noted as a standout in the Caribana Classic out in Toronto, Canada.

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/2013-aau-super-showcase-saturday-recap-3259
JaQuan Newton noted as a standout performer.

http://phenomhoopreport.com/big-shotstakeover-pt-2/
Malachi Richardson noted as a standout performer.



Other News
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5229 (members)
A more detailed look into Kalbe Joseph's top 3 of SU, WVU, and Providence.

All These Rumors About Top 6 Schools Are False My Recruitment Is Wide Open As Of Now Until I Cut My List Down At The End Of The Summer

Sunday, July 28, 2013

7/28 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Final Day Updates
Could be Isaiah Whiteheads last AAU game. Only HC in the house? seton Hall's Kevin Willard
 
Credit Isaiah Whitehead. He's worked on his body language on the floor. Been an assassin out here. Bucket maker.

Kevin Ollie joins the Whitehead party as UConn arrives full staff for Whitehead. Statement.

Ja'Quan Newton Shep Garner and Malachi Richardson are keeping Team Final in the game vs E1T1, even though there are losing 47-44 after 3Q

Montaque Gill-Caesar is so tough to guard because he comes at you with so much aggression. Bodying guys, absorbing a lot of contact.

Juquan Newton 10pts in the quarter. Hits 3's, creates w/dribble & can finish against contact. End of 3rd 47-44 E1T1

Every time I look isaiah whitehead is gettin a bucket...in a dogfight with DC Assualt in Fab48 quarters

Juice All Stars up 61-52 on DC Assault with 6min. Syracuse, St Johns, full UCONN staff, Cincy, amongst those watching Whitehead and others.

With Steve Lavin of UCLA, St Johns, Syracuse, and a full UCONN staff watching Isaiah Whitehead's day looks about over. 77-74 21sec

   
Bryan Alberts (BTI Select)..solid all around D1 guard..savvy passer and can shoot it..lacks great burst.Max Heidegger..freakish talent#Fab48

Hype is real with Donte DiVincenzo. Kid can play.

Roadrunners win in a blowout. Donte DiVincenzo and Myles Stephens were both terrific.

CP3 up 44-40 on NJ Playaz who received three treys from 2016 Myles Powell and 10 aggressive points from 2015 Isaiah Briscoe.

Isaiah Whitehead is no longer considering Louisville and wants to visit Syracuse, Arizona & UCLA, per . , Miami, Minny

Dorian Pickens comes out firing in the second half - two 3s. Both teams getting after it.

Another 3 for Pickens. Stanley with a steal and a reverse jam. Soldiers up 43-39. 12:33 to go.

Pickens. 3. Good.

6'3 Jamal Murray is defending 6'8 Chris Egi in paint right now..doing a pretty good job. So tough. NPH #1 2016 VS #1 2015 Canadian prospect.

Pickens even fixing broken scoring tables. What can't this guy do?

3 guys who really impressed me this month - Romelo Trimble, Isaiah Whitehead, Stanley Johnson - amongst others - all 3 were great in spots

Top 2014 SG's of July: Isaiah Whitehead - JUICE All Stars (Undecided), Romelo Trimble - DC Assault (Maryland Commit)

BREAKING - Kaleb Joseph Cuts List to 3 - Providence, Syracuse & West Virgina.

 

Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Day Four Recaps
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1529391
2015 G/F Malachi Richardson noted for his standout play.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1310695.html (members)
JaQuan Newton and Malachi Richardson noted as standouts.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5208 (members)
Stephen Thompson Jr mentioned as a smooth operator on the court with his play.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1310746.html (members)
Isaiah Whitehead mentioned for his standout play and talks about visiting SU again.

http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1502
Whitehead mentioned as a top performer.




Other News
http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index/_/id/996489/launchPlayer/true
Replay of the full game between Team Final (JaQuan Newton, Malachi Richardson) vs E1T1 (Joel Berry-UNC, D'Angelo Russell-Ohio St, Grayson Allen-Duke).

Saturday, July 27, 2013

7/27 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Day Four Updates
In an early morning upset Team Evolution upsets team final black 60-59 leading the way were Sedee Keita and Derrick Jones

Big time matchup between 2015 guards Perry Dozier and Malachi Richardson right now. Going to be fun to watcb

Briscoe showing his multi-faceted game. Hitting 3s, imposing his will in the paint and finding teammates

Isaiah Whitehead has taken over down the stretch - Juice up 42-38 on SDAS with 3:16 to go

Ja'Quan Newton starting strong for Team Final. Epitomizes tough Philly floor generals who can score the basketball.

Team Final defeats Upward Stars 71-61 behind a huge performance by JaQuan Newton

Just interviewed Philadelphia point guard JaQuan Newton. Newton says he will announce his top five next week. Stay tuned for the news!

Superior Athletes goes down to the New York Panthers....2015 Stephen Thompson Jr was stellar..3s, runners, etc....

Villanova and Minnesota both with assistants here watching 2014 guard Ja'Quan Newton continue to have an outstanding week for Team Final.

Isaiah Whitehead with another monster effort to lead Juice past MI Hurricanes

Whitehead had 30 in the win for Juice

2 players with huge July efforts - Romelo Trimble and Isaiah Whitehead - both can take over the game scoring the basketball

Isaiah Briscoe has continued to do what he does best..score it across the floor. Really playing aggressive today in trying to get to the tin

Team Takeover wins over NJ Playaz 68-54. Martin Geben finished with 16 and Dion Wiley had 14. Isaiah Briscoe led all scorers with 19



Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Day Three Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1310485.html (members)
Kaleb Joseph noted for his play.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1310495.html (members)
Stephen Thompson Jr mentioned as a standout and 2014 Wing Kameron Chatman list SU as one of the schools that he's considering.

http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1498
2014 SG Bryan Alberts claims interest from SU and is noted as a standout performer.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5195 (members)
2015 Forward Derrick Jones noted as the top prospect from the Live In AC event.



Other News
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1310519.html (members)
Thompson Jr talks recruiting and mentions offers from Gonzaga and San Diego St among others.

Friday, July 26, 2013

7/26 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Day Three Updates
2015 WE R 1 wing Derrick Jones will visit Syracuse Aug. 30 and Kentucky in early September. Story coming.

Syracuse's Gerry McNamara here watching Derrick Jones, who visits Cuse Aug. 30

Derrick Jones with the emphatic finish on the oop and We R 1 now up 55-44 over Expressions in the 17U Championship. 1:30 left.

Derrick Jones& Ben Bentil taking turns feeding each other on alley oop dunks as We R 1 is closing in on the'Live in AC' chip vs. Expressions

Pretty backed back gym here to see Paris Bass with Michigan Warriors. Midwest schools out in full force for the possible 2013 qualifier

Paris Bass is a baller. Has some Derrick Daniels in him. MAC programs are in full attendance but could def see him reaching next level

UK, KU, Duke, Cincy, St Johns, UNLV, Gonzaga, Indiana, Syracuse, Minnesota, Providence, amongst many watching Goodluck Okonoboh/Kaleb Joseph

Goodluck Okonoboh has been booted after getting a second technical foul for trash talking. Mass Rivals coach yelling at event director.

Kaleb Joseph hit on 5-10 FG for 14 points with 4 assists and 4 pull up jumpers in defeat .

biggest recruit of my AAU career. A special kid, a magnet to others, made being a Rival cool, & allowed me to coach him hard.

Not a bigger stock riser over last 365 days than . Has just scratched surface. Lots of basketball ahead 4 many years to come.

17's win and advance 56-52 over the Atlanta Celtics behind 2015 F Tyler Lydon's 19pts and 12rebs



Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Day Two Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1310245.html (members)
Goodluck Okonoboh mentioned for his standout play.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1529027
Okonoboh and 2016 Guard Mustapha Heron noted as standouts.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/22900605/vegas-notebook-kaleb-joseph-a-prime-target-for-many-schools
Kaleb Joseph and Okonoboh talk about their games and recruitment.

http://www.burlisononbasketball.com/2013/07/magicial-dunk-by-pflueger-tops-busy-day-in-las-vegas/
Kaleb Joseph gets noted for play.

http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1496
Okonoboh mentioned as a top performer.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/07/live-in-a-c-top-players/
Isaiah Briscoe mentioned as a top performer.

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2013_0726/live-in-ac-day-ii-report/
Derrick Jones and 2015 big man Chris Silva noted for their play.




Other News
http://zagsblog.com/articles/derrick-jones-to-visit-syracuse-kentucky/
More details about Derrick Jones visits.



Thursday, July 25, 2013

7/25 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Day Two Updates
Jim Boeheim, Mike Hopkins, and Red Autry are out in Vegas checking out Kaleb Joseph and Isaiah Whitehead among others.


         
2015 G with a big-time AM performance. ": 16U action down at . Team Final's Donte Divincenzo is an elite player."

Day 2 of - no surprise that Derrick Jones was the story on Wednesday night

Tyus Battle making all sorts of impressive plays here at Live in AC

Starting my day with Stephen Zimmerman against Goodluck Okonoboh. I've now seen four game sessions in Vegas; Zimmerman has played in three.

I love Kaleb Joseph's ceiling, but he has some things to refine as a true point guard. Dribbles too high, gets caught too deep at times.

Isaiah Briscoe's father said they'll visit Union Catholic Tuesday. Will have full article on Briscoe in coming in near future for

Five names that college coaches at have raved about today: Jared Terrell, Dom Uhl, Tyus Battle, Rashan Holloway and Derrick Jones.

A few more names college coaches at have been buzzing about: Isaiah Briscoe, Abdul-Malik Abu, Donte Divincenzo, Matt Farrell.

Isaiah Briscoe says he's still considering Brewster, Pope John and Our Savior for high schools but likes the idea of staying local

Belmont Shore 20 Juice All Stars 14. Tough start for Isaiah Whitehead taking lots of contested shots with 2-7 results so far.

Whitehead heating up. Just hit a trey and a goal line drive of an attacking one hander, plus contested left on break. Another 3.

That was 10 points from Whitehead in a blink. I see where "explosive scorer" fits. 33-29 Belmont Shore


Minnesota assistant Dan McHale, Syracuse head Jim Boeheim, UCLA assistant amongst those that watched Isaiah Whitehead score 16 in half one
 
Rivals lose 72-62 to Dream Vision. a beast with 17 points and blocking and changing shots.

Isaiah Whitehead scored 30 points on 12 of 26 shooting, hit 4 treys, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished 3 assists

What happens to young men when u give them permission to score. with big time growth showing a variety of offensive moves.

Sean Lloyd was good for Team Philly

2016 Mustapha Heron is a beast of a physical wing. Drives strong to the rim. Maybe see some young Lance Stephenson in body/game.

Mustapha Heron has for a '16 prospect. 6'5 wing had provided some exclamation marks for NE Playaz

MUSTAPHA HERON (2016) JUST DROPPED HIS DEFENDER AND DUNKED ON THE BIG MAN

game translates. Few PGs have mid range game, pretty floater or knock down three. Composed in Pick-Roll game. Best days ahead

Standouts: Goodluck Okonoboh (shotblocker/active), David Crisp (strong PG/shoots it too), Cal-bound Ahmaad Rorie (pull-up game)

As I tweeted yesterday, Derrick Jones is an incredible athlete. High-level class of 2015 prospect.

Kevon Looney starting to become much more involved. Rivals big guys too content to shoot jumpers and don't play big, well Okonoboh will

Derrick Jones with a ridiculous baseline alley-oop dunk.

Rivals win Super Pool @ adidas Super 64 . A great three game stretch for . Young man gets better every time he plays. Winner.

I.Whitehead has been dialed in here in Vegas..He's gotta have a list of SG's he wants to outduel! He's working on MAA Status!!

Other coaches & schools watching Turner and Isaiah Whitehead are Roy Williams, Rick Barnes, Larry Brown, Baylor, Syracuse and Ohio State.



Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Day One Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1309901.html (members)
2015 targets Isaiah Briscoe, Derrick Jones, and Chris Silva all mentioned as day one standouts in the Live In AC.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1528596
Jim Boeheim is mentioned for being present at the Isaiah Whitehead vs Rashad Vaughn matchup last night.

http://hoopniks.com/vegas-wednesday-fab-48-tip-off-challenge/
Whitehead listed as a standout.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/22882717/wednesday-vegas-recap-five-star-prospects-step-up-at-the-right-time
CBS Jeff Borzello, says that Whitehead got the best of Vaughn and Kaleb Joseph got the best of Florida commit Brandone Francis in their matchups.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1309997.html (members)
Jim Boeheim is mentioned for being present at the Isaiah Whitehead vs Rashad Vaughn matchup last night.

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/nationals-and-showcase-recap-thursday-3243
Malachi Richardson listed as a top performer.

http://www.ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1491
2014 targets Kaleb Joseph, Goodluck Okononboh, and 2105 Guard Jalen Adams all mentioned as top performers.

http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2013_0725/live-in-ac-day-i-report/
2015 targets Isaiah Briscoe and Derrick Jones noted for their performances.

http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1493
Whitehead noted as a standout.



Other News
http://zagsblog.com/articles/malachi-richardson-adding-offers/
Malachi Richardson talks recruiting and growing up being a SU fan.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/briscoe-still-weighing-high-school-college-decisions/
Briscoe talks about deciding on a HS and College soon.

http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/high-school/2013/07/summer-jam-final-observations/
Whitehead breaks down his game and recruitment.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/07/syracuse_recruit_tyler_roberso_3.html#incart_flyout_sports
Tyler Roberson's summer courses completed and now he waits to be cleared by the NCAA.

http://socialhub.usatodayhss.com/social-hub/blogs/item/550-the-isaiah-briscoe-blog
Briscoe's blog talking about summer events and future visits.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1310193.html (members)
Briscoe talks recruiting.



Highlight Mix

Chris McCullough Junior season mix.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

7/24 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Day One Updates
Rashad Vaughn will be playing for his father's Nothing But Net AAU team in Vegas. His team faces Juice All-Stars (Isaiah Whitehead) tonight.

Great comback by CBC over Team Takeover Orange 58-49 led by Larry Gillespie Jr. And Obi Momah despite not having Paschal Chukwu out w/injury

2015 SG Malachi Richardson is already 3-3 from behind the arc for Team Final early in the second quarter. He can flat out stroke the ball.

Playaz (nj) in a war with Move Yout Feet (nj) 50-48 with 4 mins left. Isaiah Broscoe is almost unguardable. Scores anytime he wants.

Just spoke with malachi richardson. Says it would be a priviledge to play at UCONN

Mass Rivals 31 Florida Elite 28 half. Sloppy game. 1 guy playing well is 2015 top50 PG Jalen Adams who has attacked space for 13pts

Brandone Francis and Kaleb Joseph going head-to-head. Nice individual matchup.

There's been maybe two possessions so far in the second half where Goodluck Okonoboh HASN'T altered a shot.

Kaleb Joseph rebounds well for a guard and turns most into a transition attempt. Moves ball well too catching backside D in bad spots.

Joseph struggling from field but is still impacting game with his transition pace and active chasing down of long boards. Like the young man

Mass Rivals 53 Florida Elite 42 with 7min to go. Jalen Adams 23pts is the difference in the game.

MassRivals 67 FloridaElite 55, final Jalen Adams 23pts, Kaleb Joseph 9pt/9rb/4ast, Mike Auger 10rbs, Goodluck Okonoboh 2pt/4rb/3blk

Saw Minnesota (K Young), Syracuse (Boeheim), K-State (Weber), Providence, Pitt, Miami, and Maryland amongst those watching Kaleb Joseph.

Mass Rivals 67-55 over Florida Elite behind 23 points from . Jalen spectacular scoring in every which way imaginable.

Hd Coach 4 Jim Boheim Rick Pitino Mark Cronin Larry Brown Thad Matta Johnny Dawkins Steve Lavin Josh Pastner

Isaiah Briscoe has completely transformed his body since April. Much leaner. Crafty, strong lead guard. Reminds me of Khalif Wyatt.

Isaiah Briscoe delivering the ball on point in transition. Makes his teammates WANT to run the floor. Emerging PG for NJ Playaz.

Derek Jones. 2015 wing. 6-8. We R 1. STUD. Prototypical SF. Instant impact ability. Will play at the highest of high major levels.

Derrick Jones has some ridiculous athletic ability.

NE Playaz up 45-40 on D1MN as 6-5 2016 wing Mustapha Heron has exploded in half two with attacking production.

Fred Hoiberg and Roy Williams (plus an assistant for each) both in attendance for Rashad Vaughn. Jim Boeheim here for Isaiah Whitehead.

 Elijah Davis with 13 points and Isaiah Whitehead with 12 points for Juice who leads Nothing But Net 44-32 at the half

More Mustapha, more points for New England. 49-40 and commit Mustapha Heron to your memory

Two straight defensive plays from Mustapha Heron, a 2016, lead to NE breaks. Love how the youngster defends deep in stance. 51-43

Tyler Lydon with a on hander from 14 feet that went plus a foul shot then he went behind the back for a gorgeous assist. 65-56 NE, 5min

Juice All-Stars lead Vaughn's intrepid Nothing But Net crew at half 44-32. Isaiah Whitehead has outplayed Vaughn

Vaughn picks up Whitehead to start 2nd half and Whitehead promptly smokes him off a screen for a 3

Juice All-Stars pull away and defeat Rashad Vaughn's Nothing But Net squad 78-56. Isaiah Whitehead outstanding

I would say Isaiah Whitehead got the better of Rashad Vaughn tonight. Will have a complete look at the head-to-head battles later.

Tip-Off Challenge: Juice All-Stars (NY) beat Nothing But Net(MN) 78-56. Isaiah Whitehead (Juice #15)finished w/ 24 pts (7 3-pointers)



Open Evaluation Period 24-28 Preview
The last of the three evaluation periods for this month starts today at 5pm. Below is a list of notable Cuse targets and the tourneys that they will be playing in.

Adidas Super 64
2014
Kaleb Joseph
Goodluck Okonoboh
Paris Bass

2015
AJ Turner
Tyler Lydon
Jalen Adams

2016
Mustapha Heron

Las Vegas Fab 48
2014
Isaiah Whitehead

2015
Stephen Thompson Jr

Live In AC
2014
Paschal Chukwu

2015
Derrick Jones
Bryant Crawford
Chris Egi
Montaque Gill-Caesar
Chris Silva
Asante Gist
Sean Lloyd
Donte DiVincenzo
Isaiah Briscoe

2016
Tyus Battle
Jamal Murray

KC Hardwood Classic
2014
Chris McCullough

2015
Cheick Diallo
Thomas Bryant

2016
Kassoum Yakwe

Super Showcase
2014
JaQuan Newton

2015
Malachi Richardson




Other News
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1309704.html (members)
Scout previews the final evaluation period.

http://hoopdreamsmag.com/?p=7101
2015 Forwards Thomas Bryant, Tyler Lydon, and 2016 Kassoum Yakwe mentioned in this tourney recap.

http://www.sheridanhoops.com/2013/07/24/zagoria-top-10-players-at-the-nike-global-challenge/2/
NBA scout take on Chris McCullough from the Nike Global Challenge.



Tuesday, July 23, 2013

7/23 News and Notes

Tourney Recaps
http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3186/Hall-of-Fame-NIT---16u-Recap.php
2015 PF Thomas Bryant, SG Joey Wallace, and 2016 Forward Kassoum Yakwe all mentioned for their play this past weekend.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3187/Hall-of-Fame-NIT-–-u17-Sunday-Recap.php
2015 Forward Tyler Lydon mentioned for his play this past weekend.

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/9502070/learned-july-second-open-evaluation-period-basketball-recruiting (members)
ESPN's recruiting team talks about what was learned from the 2nd evaluation period. Isaiah Whitehead is noted for possibly getting a bump in their next ranking updates.



Other News
2015 scoring guard Eric Davis of The Family tells me Syracuse will be watching him the rest of
July

2016 Kassoum Yakwe w/ Team Scan has offers from Pittsburgh, St. John's, Seton Hall, Syracuse, Oregon, Washington, and UNLV per his HS coach

Monday, July 22, 2013

7/22 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 17-21 Final Recap
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1308923.html (members)
2015 SG Stephen Thompson Jr noted for his versatile offensive skill set.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/07/team-philly-16us-take-home-summer-jam-fest-title/
2015 SG Sean Lloyd leads his Team Philly 16u squad to a championship at the Hoop Group Summer Jam fest.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/07/summer-jam-fest-national-scouting-report/
Kaleb Joseph scouting report from the Summer Jam Fest

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1527235
Thompson Jr noted for his play once again.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=4960 (members)
Isaiah Whitehead listed as a top performer at the UA Summer Jam.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/07/scouting-report-summer-jam-fest-local/
2015 Guards Donte DiVincenzo and Sean Lloyd scouting reports from the Summer Jam Fest.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5081 (members)
Joseph, Okonoboh, and Lloyd mentioned in this Summer Classic and Jam Fest recaps.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/ (members)
Thompson Jr listed as one of the best perimeter players.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5068 (members)
2015 players Gill-Caesar, Egi, and Diallo mentioned as standouts from the Nike Global Challenge.




Other News
http://syracuse.scout.com/2/1308538.html (members)
SU recruiting big board.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

7/21 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 17-21 Day Five Updates
A first look at Tyler Lydon and despite the slim frame the young forward is not afraid of contact and can score in a variety of ways

Jamal Murray continuing to impress regardless of stage. Stays humble regardless of achievement, he has the IT factor

AJ Turner of Dorian Pride has a smooth stroke from outside and sneaky athleticism

Sean Lloyd has 19 points as Team Philly leads Team Final Black 39-35 at the half.

Team Philly up 61-45 on Team Final Black. Sean Lloyd doing absolutely everything on the court right now.

Tyler Lydon with a 3 and a layup in transition back to back plays for the NE Playaz ... he has been a difference maker!

Team Scans Kassoum Yawke just put a defender in the rim. Kassoum is a special talent with a lot of upside

Stevie Thompson already rocking a pretty good shiner after being hit in the eye this game … still knocking down mid-range jumpers though

Even with a black eye Stevie Thompson doing his thing here at the Pangos event. Jeremy Hemsley looking good too … showing off the range



Nike Global Challenge Stats Averages
4 games played for all.

2014
Chris McCullough-17PPG, 5.5RPG, 1.2BPG, 55% FT 16-29 overall.
JaQuan Newton-8.5PPG, 4.7RPG, 3APG, 72% FT 13-18 overall.

2015
Isaiah Briscoe-10.7PPG, 3.7RPG, 2.2APG, 68% FT 13-19 overall.
Cheick Diallo-10.5PPG, 10RPG, 2BPG, 27% FT 8-29 overall.
Montaque Gill-Caesar-16.7PPG, 5RPG, 30% 3PT 4-13 overall.
Chris Egi-11.7PPG, 7.5RPG, 2BPG, 69% FT 9-13 overall.

2016
Jamal Murray-10.5PPG, 3.7RPG, 1.7APG, 46% 3PT 7-15 overall.


Under Armour Summer Jam Stats Averages
Isaiah Whitehead-5 games, 14.8PPG, 4.4RPG, 1.8APG, 1.6SPG, 41% 3PT 14-34 overall, 70% FT 12-17 overall.

Derrick Jones-2 games(stats are from his 17u games but he mainly plays on the 16u team), 16MPG, 4PPG, 2.5RPG.


Open Evaluation Period 17-21 Day Four Recaps
http://www.ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1488
Whitehead listed as a standout.

http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1487
Derrick Jones listed as a standout.

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/the-hoopgroup-summer-classic-thursday-recap-3218
2016 Guards Temple Gibbs and Mustapha Heron listed as standouts.

http://northpolehoops.com/2013/07/21/chris-egi-montaque-gill-ceasar-earn-mvps-honours/
Canada's Global Challenge recap of Montaque Gill-Caesar and Chris Egi earning MVP honors.



Other News
http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/07/summer-jam-fest-day-2-notebook-pt-1/
Goodluck Okonoboh compares himself to Amare Stoudemire.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/jaquan-newton-will-cut-list-soon/
JaQuan Newton says that he will cut his list to five after July.



Highlight Mix

JaQuan Newton Global Challenge mix.

Chris McCullough Global Challenge mix.

Saturday, July 20, 2013

7/20 News and Notes

Open Evaluation Period 17-21 Day Four Updates
Dorian Pickens 6'5 W tells me Oregon & Oregon St have now offered. Gonzaga & Syracuse showing love

ALL AMERICANS Tyus Battle(23 ppg), Ahmad Gilbert (13 rpg),Lamar Kimble (7apg) lead all categories

Chris Egi with a monster jam on an alley-oop. Pretty sure his head was significantly above the rim.

5 Big Guys with Potential upside: Omari Spellman/2016 Obi Romeo/2014 Paschal Chukwu/2014 Mike Watkins/2015(Penn State) Kassoum Yawke/2016

5 Step-off Stretch Guys: Tyler Lydon/2015 Aaron Falzon/2015 Tomas Murphy/2016 Wyatt Lowell/2016 Michael LeBlanc/2014

Thomas Bryant with two early dunks for Team Scan. And by early I mean one minute in

Paschal Chukwu just walked in the gym. Little bit of a limp, nothing major. No bag or shoes. It doesn't look it like he'll go today

Paschal Chukwu eight stitches in his right hand.

Every major stage, Jamal Murray Has stepped up and shined, and now here at . Has the IT factor. CHARACTER

Montaque Gill Caesar, 7pts 4 rebs in first half. Starting to show more and more of shooting range. Fluid from 3

Just had great convo with 2016 prospect Jamal Murray, going to keep preaching this name. Mentality beyond his years

2015 guard Sean Lloyd is tough to stop going at the basket. 12 first half points.

Tyler Lydon hits a mid-range jumper, follows with a three and then two hand slams one in traffic. Okay then.

17's win 67-39 over Team Scan. 2015 F Tyler Lydon led the charge with 15pts but 4 others scored in double figures

Rashad Vaughn also had 21 for Midwest. Syracuse pledge Chris McCullough had 21-7 for East

All-Tourney USA Tyus Jones, C. McCullough, Theo Pinson, Justin Jackson, Kelly Oubre

Team Final Black's Donte Divincenzo is having an all-around great game. Impressing a lot of coaches on hand for the game

One division 1 coach's take on Divincenzo's game: "absolutely fabulous"

Chris Egi & Montaque Gill-Caesar are NGC International teams co-MVPs.

International All-Tourn team was Cheick Diallo, Abdul-Malik Abu, Marial Shayok, Mathias Lassort, Leonardo Demetrio.

Tyus Battle 6'4 G '16 can do what he wants when he wants. Smooth easy game

Tyler Lydon with a monster tip slam....he has been very good today for the NE Playaz

Mass Rivals taking it to the Gauchos 62-45 with 3 mins left led by Kaleb Joseph, Mike Auger and Matt Cimino. Goodluck Okonoboh not playing

Donte Divincenzo on team final black is putting on a show. Won't be the best kept secret much longer. High major talent. Next Bobby Sura

Great game between Superior Athletes and TJ Ford Elite. Hemsley with a game-winning bucket. Small and Thompson Jr. played well, too

Loving the way Okonoboh is battling out here. He's going after every loose ball and playing physical out there. Looks like a pro already.



Nike Global Challenge Box Scores
http://www.nikeglobalchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/NGC-Game-14-Box-Score.pdf
Canada defeats Pan-Africa 104-79. Gill-Caesar-18pts and 11rbs. Egi-13pts, 11rbs, 2blks. Murray-10pts and 4rbs. Diallo-6pts and 10rbs.

http://www.nikeglobalchallenge.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/NGC-Game-15-Box-Score.pdf
USA East loses to USA Midwest 133-108. McCullough-21pts, 7rbs, 1blk. Newton-9pts and 4ast. Briscoe-13pts and 2rbs.

Under Armour Summer Jam Box Scores
http://iscorebasketball.com/basketball_gamesummary.php?gg=416FAF65-0C3A-4B7B-9609-6AEA9B1EED2F&ldg=fa385af5ec2f73135c2646c4ab42df41
Whitehead-9pts, 4rbs, 3ast in a 55-52 loss.



Open Evaluation Period 17-21 Day Three Recaps
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/22824039/summer-jam-notebook-doral-moore-emerges-plus-top-performers
Whitehead listed as a top performer.

http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1485
Whitehead listed as a top performer once again.

http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=1486
2013 stock riser SF Paris Bass from Michigan, who might reclassify to 2014 claims interest from SU.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1526930
Bass mentioned as a standout.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1308553.html (members)
Bass noted for his performance.

http://northpolehoops.com/2013/07/20/canada-beats-france-finishing-3rd-in-pool-at-nike-global-challenge-final-game-against-pan-africa/
Recap of Canada's victory against Pan-Africa in the Nike Global Challenge. Gill-Caesar, Egi, and Murray all mentioned.




Other News
http://zagsblog.com/articles/briscoe-to-visit-brewster-academy/
2015 Guard Isaiah Briscoe planning HS visits to Brewster Academy among others.

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/07/20/2014-guard-isaiah-whitehead-is-new-yorks-next-big-thing/
Whitehead talks about his recruitment being open.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/canadian-big-man-chris-egi-to-montverde/
Chris Egi transferring to Montverde and talks recruiting plus the possibility of reclassifying into 2014.


Highlight Mix

Tyus Battle mix.