Friday, August 30, 2013

8/30-31 News and Notes

SU Elite Camp Preview
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/08/syracuse_basketballs_elite_cam.html

Donte DiVincenzo(2015),Myles Stephens (2015),Derrick Jones(2015),Sedee Keita (2016),Malik Ellison(2015) will all be at Syracuse this weekend

Full List
2014
Chris McCullough commit
Kaleb Joseph commit
Ben Bentil PF

2015
Derrick Jones SF
Matt Ryan SG/SF
Donte DiVincenzo SG
Joey Wallace G
Jimbo Lull C
Elijah Burns SF/PF
Howard Washington PG
Moustapha Diagne C
Tyler Lydon PF
Myles Stephens SG
Malik Ellison SG
Jalen Brunson PG
Thomas Bryant PF
Chris Silva C

2016
Sedee Keita C



SU Elite Camp Updates
Syracuse has offered 2015 forward Tyler Lydon of New Hampton (NH).

Sounds like Syracuse's Elite Camp was loaded - Thomas Bryant, Chris Silva, Moustapha Diagne, Tyler Lydon, Derrick Jones, Matt Ryan...


Articles and Recaps
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1543017
Isaiah Whitehead plans to visit Seton Hall.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

8/29 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=75&f=1043&t=11820681
Scout's weekly recruiting report. Isaiah Whitehead mentioned as being heavily pursued by IU, Louisville, and Minnesota. 2015 PG Bryant Crawford mentioned as being an early favorite for Indiana.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5649#more (members)
Break down of package deal talks that includes the Chris McCullough/Isaiah Whitehead connection.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130827/SPORTS08/308270057/Bryant-off-to-prep-school
2015 PF Thomas Bryant moves on to prep school.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/chukwu-to-providence/
Paschal Chukwu commits to Providence.

http://247sports.com/Season/2016-Basketball/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool
247 2016 top 47 rankings. Cuse targets listed below.
2)Jackson
7)Heron
14)Battle
20)Yakwe
33)Hampton
39)Miller









Wednesday, August 28, 2013

8/28 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=88&yr=2015
Scout 2015 updated top 100. Cuse targets listed below.
6)Diallo
13)Bryant
14)Jones
17)Richardson
18)Gill-Caesar
22)Davis
24)Diagne
25)Briscoe
28)Crawford
29)Brunson
55)Derrickson
57)Silva
60)Howard
80)Ali
83)Turner
86)Thompson Jr
92)Adams
96)Lydon
97)Ryan
99)Carter

http://zagsblog.com/articles/chukwu-down-to-providence-st-joes/
2014 big man Paschal Chukwu is down to Providence and St. Joes.



Daily Updates
SU Elite Camp Visitors For This Weekend.
2014
Isaiah Whitehead Tentative

2015
Derrick Jones SF
Matt Ryan SG/SF
Donte DiVincenzo SG
Malachi Richardson SG/SF Tentative
Isaiah Briscoe CG Tentavive

2015 Blair (NJ) PF Elijah Burns recently visited Temple, American, Georgetown, Syracuse & Bucknell.

Big day for Villanova Basketball as they have 2 big time guards from Team FInal on campus today: Malachi Richardson and Donte Divincenzo

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

8/27 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1320104.html (members)
Isaiah Whitehead talks about his Indiana visit and mentions SU still being involved.

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/whitehead-enjoys-indiana-future-visits-will-occur/
More on Whitehead's visit to Indiana and future plans.

http://247sports.com/Season/2015-Basketball/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool
247 updated 2015 Top 135. Cuse targets rankings below.
2)Diallo
11)Bryant
17)Jones
18)Briscoe
24)Diagne
26)Richardson
30)Brunson
32)Davis
35)Gill-Caesar
42)Crawford
45)Ali
52)Lydon
54)Howard
56)Derrickson
65)Silva
68)Adams
88)Ryan
105)Thompson Jr


Daily Updates
Indiana has 2016 SG Tyus Battle of Gill St. Bernard's (NJ) on campus today.

Sunday, August 25, 2013

8/25 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1540527#sthash.qygkKDpL.dpbs
Elite 24 recap. Whitehead receives MVP honors

http://www.studentsports.com/basketball/2013/08/24/2013-armour-elite-24-recap/
Elite 24 recap.

http://indiana.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1540514 (members)
Whitehead talks about his performance and Indiana visit.

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/on-eve-of-indiana-visit-whitehead-wins-elite-24-mvp-in-brooklyn/
More on Whitehead and his performance.

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/sports/localsports/1014225-457/joseph-realizing-dream-with-syracuse-commitment.html
Kaleb Joseph talks about chasing his dream to play for SU.


Daily Updates
Arizona State offered 2015 Torrance (Calif.) Bishop Montgomery/Superor Athletes SG Stephen Thompson, Jr.

Vanderbilt has offered 2015 Torrance (Calif.) Bishop Montgomery/Superior Athletes SG Stephen Thompson, Jr.

Saturday, August 24, 2013

8/24 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1319056.html
Former Cuse target Josh Perkins commits to Gonzaga.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20130823/SPORTS09/308230049/1168/
2013 recruit Chinonso Obokoh cleared by the NCAA to play for SU.



Elite 24 Updates
Reminder that you can watch the game live at 7pm tonight on ESPNU.

Chris McCullough knocks down a long jumper.

Cheick Diallo scores off an offensive put back.

Isaiah Whitehead knocks down back to back threes.

Diallo displaying lots of hustle on both sides of the floor.

Chris McCullough with the easy slam on the drive and a nice finish inside.

Whitehead has 13pts and McCullough with 8pts at the half.

McCullough with a good block on the fast break.

Diallo finishes with the easy dunk inside.

Whitehead with a lovely finish with the left hand on the break.

Whitehead with a nasty and-1 finish in isolation against Emmanuel Mudiay.

McCullough with a big time block and then finishes with a dunk on the other end.

Whitehead with a solid finish off the drive.

Whitehead's Coney Island team wins and he takes Co-MVP honors.

Only fitting that Whitehead plays well in NYC - no one doubts him in that city. Proving he's one of nation's best scoring guards.

Isaiah Whitehead is showing the nation what he's been showing on the circuit all spring & summer. Bucket. Getter.

Friday, August 23, 2013

8/23 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/articles/whitehead-to-visit-indiana-sunday-with-group/
Isaiah Whitehead visiting Indiana on Sunday and also plans to attend SU's Elite Camp.

http://indiana.scout.com/2/1318827.html (members)
More info on Whitehead's visit along with others to Indiana this weekend.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/5572/elite-24-lives-up-to-its-name (members)
Elite 24 preview.



Daily Updates
Indiana will have Robert Johnson, Malachi Richardson, Quentin Snider and Isaiah Whitehead in campus this weekend. Crazy.

Chris Silva'15 has an offer from Seton Hall & interest from Florida, Cincy, Syracuse, Nova, Miami, Xavier & Creighton

Donte DiVincenzo (2015/Salesianum/Team Final) says he'll be going to Villanova on Tuesday and Syracuse next weekend.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

8/22 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/5558/top-elite-24-position-matchups (members)
Matchup breakdown of Chris McCullough in the Elite 24 game.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/5564/elite-24-player-breakdowns#more (members)
McCullough, Whitehead, and Diallo mentioned in this player breakdown preview for the Elite 24.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1318459.html (members)
Scout breaks down a full player evaluation of Isaiah Whitehead.

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/rawle-alkins-the-next-great-nyc-guard-3382
Keep an eye on 2016 NYC Guard Rawle Alkins.


Daily Updates
masterful last night using the bigs and making pull-ups from everywhere. Could see Kaleb is beaming with confidence.

Isaiah Whitehead still listing Indiana, UCLA, Arizona, Minny & Syracuse..no visits planned.

2015 Bishop Kearney (NY) PF Thomas Bryant is transferring to Huntington Prep (WV) for his junior year.

Isaiah Briscoe - worst case: Khalif Wyatt. Best case: lottery pick. Either way he's dropping buckets. At will. Over and over and over.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

8/20-21 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1317839.html (members)
Goodluck Okononboh chops his list to five schools and SU doesn't make the cut.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5542 (members)
ESPN mentions the impact that Kaleb Joseph's commitment has on others.

http://indiana.scout.com/2/1317905.html (members)
Isaiah Whitehead plans to visit Indiana, UCLA, and Minnesota. No visit with SU is set.

http://www.nhnotebook.com/2013/08/joseph-commits-to-syracuse.html
Breakdown of Kaleb Joseph and his commitment to SU.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/ (members)
Dave Telep mentions Whitehead as most improved from the summer.


Scout Hoops Updated Top 100
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=88&yr=2014
12)Isaiah Whitehead
15)Chris McCullough
63)Paschal Chukwu
64)Kaleb Joseph



Daily Updates
There is no longer mutual interest between Syracuse and Isaiah Whitehead, sources confirm to

As just tweeted, Isaiah Whitehead still interested in Syracuse, which a source just confirmed to me.

Monday, August 19, 2013

8/19 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1317219.html (members)
2014 PF Jaylen Johnson sets visits to three schools but SU is not included.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1538356 (members)
More details on Johnson

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5493 (members)
Isaiah Whitehead is noted as one of the best SG at creating his own shot.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3219/Joseph-Picks-Syracuse.php
Another Kaleb Joseph committing to SU article.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/elite-24-teams-named/
Elite 24 roster list featuring Chris McCullough, Isaiah Whitehead, Goodluck Okonoboh, and Cheick Diallo. The game will take place this Saturday at 7pm on ESPNU.



Daily Updates
Matt Ryan also tells me Florida & Vandy could be the next to offer. He will be visiting Syracuse 8/31, Notre Dame 9/28, and BC 10/5

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Kaleb Joseph Commits To Syracuse

While on his official visit to SU this weekend, Joseph who was tracked all summer long by the SU staff, decided to end his recruitment and give SU his commitment. Look for the staff to now turn their attention to Isaiah Whitehead, Goodluck Okonoboh, and Jaylen Johnson among others.


I have officially decided to chase my dreams at Syracuse University and play for the hall of fame coach Jim Boeheim


http://zagsblog.com/articles/kaleb-joseph-to-syracuse/

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1317027.html (members)

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/08/syracuse_basketball_gets_commi.html#incart_river_default

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5513 (members)

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1537816 (members)

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1537885 (members)

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/kaleb-joseph-gives-cuse-another-great-guard-3638

Friday, August 16, 2013

8/15-16 News and Notes

Articles and Notes
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/malachi-richardson-cuts-list/
Malachi Richardson cuts his list to 12 schools and SU as expected made the cut.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3217/This-Week's-Recruiting-News-&-Notes.php
Kaleb Joseph and 2015 Guard Jalen Adams mentioned in the weekly notes.

http://cusebballrecruiting.blogspot.com/2013/08/nike-global-challenge-player-evaluations.html
ICYMI Nike Global Challenge player evaluations. McCullough, Briscoe and many others included.



Daily Updates
heading to Syracuse University tomorrow through the weekend with mom & dad for an official visit.

No order ; cuse , Uconn,Indiana,north Carolina , Rutgers, Ohio st,gtown,Florida, Miami, nova , Kansas and Arizona ...

Syracuse has 2014 Cushing Academy (MA) PG Kaleb Joseph on campus this weekend.

on official visit to Syracuse just saw Carrier Dome for the 1st time. Was once a dream. Talent & hard work made it a reality.
 
On the New Jersey side Tyus Battle really impressed me . 2016 CG showed a great stroke and good vision as well as ball handling. High upside

We've known about 2015 CG Isaiah Briscoe for awhile now but he's incredibly shifty. Jumper is a weapon that you must respect as well.

For NY, 2015 F/C Cheick Diallo just keeps getting better and plays with a high motor at all times. A great rim protector and athlete.

5h
2014 SG Isaiah Whitehead just keeps on plugging away. Kid was born to score. Equally efficient from three point land as he is at the rim now

One more thing on Whitehead: he did more than just score the rock. Grabbed 7 boards, had 5 assists and 5 steals. He can be scary good

According to Isaiah Whitehead's mom, they'll sit down & plan visits, but she expects to visit Syracuse, UCLA, Minnesota, Arizona, & Indiana.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

8/14 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=75&f=1043&t=11775845 (members)
Scout's basketball report. The crew thinks 2015 Wing Derrick Jones is a favorite for SU to beat out Kentucky for his services.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5442 (members)
Analyzing recent PG news. Kaleb Joseph is mentioned on his current recruiting battle.

http://zagsblog.com/video/briscoe-talks-roselle-catholic-recruiting/
Video of Isaiah Briscoe talking about Roselle Catholic and mentions planning to visit SU at the end of the month.

http://indiana.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1536053 (members)
Goodluck Okonoboh talks recruiting and chopping down his list soon.


247 Updated 2014 Rankings
http://247sports.com/Season/2014-Basketball/RecruitRankings?View=Detailed&Page=2&InstitutionGroup=HighSchool&GroupRank.Max=247

15)Okonoboh
16)McCullough
20)Whitehead
41)Joseph
55)Johnson
71)Chukwu



Daily Updates
2016 guard Jamal Murray will stay in Canada and attend the Athlete Institute as opposed to playing in America this year, per his coach.

Monday, August 12, 2013

8/12 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1315259.html (members)
Isaiah Whitehead plans to visit Indiana and SU. Plus also Louisville is also mentioned as still being in the mix.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2013/08/class_of_2014_point_guard_kale.html#incart_river
More info on Kaleb Joseph planned visit to SU this Friday.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3212/Providence-Elite-Camp-Event-Recap.php
Kaleb Joseph, Paschal Chukwu, and Jalen Adams noted for their performance at the Providence Elite Camp.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/2013/08/12/d-c-basketball-power-broker-curtis-malone-charged-in-drug-investigation/
Curtis Malone, the head of the DC Assault AAU program arrested on drug charges. Former SU players Kris Joseph and Arinze Onuaku played for the Assault program.



Highlight Mix

Kaleb Joseph Adidas Invitational mix.


Goodluck Okonoboh Adidas Invitational mix


Jaylen Johnson Adidas Invitational mix

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Big Strick Classic Highlights

Chris McCullough

Isaiah Whitehead

McCullough and Whitehead

Cheick Diallo

Isaiah Briscoe

Game highlights


Derrick Jones

Thomas Bryant

Mustapha Heron

8/11 News and Notes

Big Strick Classic Recaps
http://www.scarberrymedia.com/2013/08/11/big-strick-classic-saturdays-top-performers/
Chris McCullough, Isaiah Bricoe, and Cheick Diallo among others noted as top performers. Video highlights of the game included in the link.

http://www.scarberrymedia.com/2013/08/10/behind-diallos-double-double-team-nyc-wins-third-annual-big-strick-classic/
Game recap.

http://zagsblog.com/video/new-york-beats-team-usa-in-big-strick-behind-whitehead-brisco-diallo/
Game recap.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1535071#sthash.EMCfv6RC.dpbs
Game recap.


Daily Updates
Per his summer coach Vin Pastore, 2014 PG Kaleb Joseph will visit Syracuse on Friday and Saturday. Was at Providence yesterday.


Saturday, August 10, 2013

8/10 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.scarberrymedia.com/2013/08/09/big-strick-classic-fridays-top-performers/
Chris McCullough, Isaiah Whitehead, and Cheick Diallo mentioned as top performers in the Big Strick Classic scrimmage. Highlights of the game also included in the link.

http://syracuse.scout.com/2/1314073.html (members)
2015 G/F Malachi Richardson talks recruiting and being excited about SU's offer.


Daily Updates
Kaleb Joseph will take his official to West Va Sept 27. Also considering Syracuse and Providence

Ed Cooley had Kaleb Joseph, Jared Terrell, Abdul-Malik Abu, Paschal Chukwu on same team today at Prov Elite Camp. Would be dream class 4 PC

 

Big Strick Classic Updates
Isaiah Whitehead is the Three-Point Shootout Champion after scoring 11 in the final round. Brooklyn Brooklyn!

6'5" Derrick Jones'15 just dunked over 7' Stephen Zimmerman and 6'11" Myles Turner . Perfect score in the dunk contest.

Kelly Oubre and Stephen Zimmerman each have nine points. Chris McCullough leading all NYC scorers with seven points

Cheick Diallo has cleaned up the boards so far as he leads all players with seven rebounds

Best players in the 1st half for the USA team were Stephen Zimmerman, Carlton Bragg & Kelly Oubre. For NYC, Chieck Diallo & Chris McCullough
 
Isaiah Briscoe shakes and bakes, NYC takes a 51-49 lead

Cheick Diallo scores 14 points in the third as we are all tied at 76 going into the fourth. Diallo: 19 points, 12 rebounds

Back to back Chris McCollugh slams give NYC a 98-91 lead with 6:40 remaining. The energy in this gym is INCREDIBLE

Isaiah Briscoe has put on a show this half

Team NYC wins the third annual Big Strick Classic 126-110 over Team USA. Cheick Diallo scores 21 points and 13 rebounds.

For NYC, Diallo led with 21 points and 13 rebounds. Chris McCollugh poured in 19 points and seven boards

Really impressed with Thomas Bryant and Chris McCullough this weekend. Two BULLDOGS around the cup

Top Performers from the Big Strick Classic in NY tonight: Kelly Oubre, Isaiah Briscoe, Khadeen Carrington, Ahmed Hill & Carlton Bragg.

 








Friday, August 9, 2013

8/9 News and Notes

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5433 (members)
2015 Guard Jalen Adams mentioned in this weekly Northeast notes from ESPN.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5430 (members)
Dsve Telep gives the Cuse an 85% chance to land Kaleb Joseph. Also mentions 2014 PF Jaylen Johnson considering the Cuse as well.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/with-big-strick-and-elite-24-center-of-grassroots-hoops-comes-to-the-big-apple/
Big Strick Classic and Elite 24 preview featuring numerous SU targets.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1314550.html (members)
2016 Forward Joe Hampton mentions receiving interest from SU.

http://zagsblog.com/video/whitehead-plans-fall-commitment/
Video interview of Whitehead discussing his plans to decide on a school before the b-ball season starts.



Other News
Whitehead told me Syracuse, Arizona, UCLA, Minnesota are the schools he's considering, also tossed Miami in there as well

Isaiah Whitehead said he will likely commit by November and wants school "that needs me." Said Miami still an option.

Consensus is Syracuse leads for Whitehead said no favorites, but"I really liked Syracuse since I was a little, I’m considering them a lot,"

Isaiah Briscoe has taken it straight to Stephen Zimmerman on back-to-back possessions. Not a serious scrimmage, but impressive nonetheless

'16 Mustapha Heron has been a BEAST today. The guard looks like an SEC running back out there with his dreads but has BIG TIME game

Isaiah Whitehead has hit from DEEP twice but his squad trails 19-16 with 13:30 to go in the half

Whitehead has 11 points while Chris McCullough adds 10. Their NYC White squad trails 46-42 with 6 to go in the half

For White, McCullough has a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Whitehead adds 14 points, 12 from behind-the-arc

This just in: Isaiah Whitehead has range

NYC White calls a timeout, trailing 102-90 with 6:58 to go. Whitehead leading all second half scoters with 16 points

NYC Orange defeats NYC White 120-106. Cheick Diallo: 26pts, 12rebs. Prince Ali: 27 points

For White, Isaiah Whitehead scores 35 points. Chris McCullough adds 30 points, 10 rebounds and four steals

For USA White, JaQuan Lyle leads with 22 points. Derrick Jones adds 20 points on tip slams. Mustapha Heron: 16pts. Carlton Bragg: 14pts



Highlight Mix
Jaylen Johnson highlight mix from the Pangos Camp.

Thursday, August 8, 2013

8/8 News and Notes

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/9549761/best-players-july-basketball-recruiting-period (members)
Isaiah Whitehead and Derrick Jones mentioned as July's most impressive players.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2013/08/stock-watch-summer-risers/
Derrick Jones listed as a summer riser.

http://www.msgvarsity.com/optimum/RetrievePremiumContent?id=1PqSE2WAU2dT2a2z8uujjDlBQLBd7w3EzQ72xXG2pEQ%3D
The Briscoe's talk about the move to Roselle Catholic.



Hoop Group Future All American Camp Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1314107.html (members)
2016 Forwards Kassoum Yakwe and Joe Hampton listed as standouts in the Hoop Group Future All American Camp.

http://hoopgroup.com/elite-camp-updates/champions-crowned-at-2013-future-all-americans-camp/
Joe Hampton leads his camp team to a championship.

http://hoopgroup.com/elite-camp-updates/2013-future-all-american-all-stars/
Yakwe and Hampton


Other News
Big week for Miami Hurricanes. On campus tomorrow is SO SG Tyus Battle. Great defender, good shooter.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

8/7 News and Notes

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1313750.html (members)
JaQuan Newton commits to Miami.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/jaquan-newton-to-miami/
Newton discuss his decision and Isaiah Whitehead mentions that Miami is still a possibility.

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1533199 (members)
Kaleb Joseph discuss his final three and when he plans to set visits.

http://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/kaleb-joseph-weighing-his-options-3298
Another piece on Joseph's final three.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3205/Scott-Hazelton-Camp---Event-Recap.php
Goodluck Okonoboh and 2015 Guard Jalen Adams mentioned as standouts at the Scott Hazelton Camp.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

8/6 News and Notes

Adidas Nation Championship Game Recap
http://adidasnations.com/numbers/livestats/game32/xlive.htm
Kaleb Joseph scores 4pts, 1rbd, and 1ast in a 81-77 defeat. Joseph played the whole 2nd quarter, showcasing his speed and athleticism on a pair of transition finishes. He also dished off another nice assist on the break and setup his teammates for a few others that they couldn't convert. Unfortunately Joseph was just limited to a few minutes in the 2nd half.

http://hoopniks.com/2013-adidas-nations-recap/
2015 C Moustapha Diagne noted as an overall standout after averaging 8.7PPG and 4.7RPG.


Hoop Group Future All American Camp Recap
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5376 (members)
2016 Forwards Kassoum Yakwe and Joe Hampton listed as a standout at the Hoop Group Future All American Camp.

http://recruitscoop.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1533197
2016 Forwards Kassoum Yakwe and Joe Hampton listed as standouts in the Camp.


Other News
4h
makes me a fan. Often find myself saying I can't believe I saw that.An artist who always paints a pretty picture.

impressive in the way he is demanding the ball on offense. Getting better every day.

So far Christian Vital, Kassoum Yakwe, Joe Hampton, and Devonte Green have stood out at Hoop Group Future All-American Camp

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1313430.html (members)
Rob Harrington from Scout, gives a full evaluation of Kaleb Joseph.

Monday, August 5, 2013

8/5 News and Notes

http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1532510
Kaleb Joseph plans to setup official visits and make a decision in the fall.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5350 (member)
Preview of the Adidas Nation championship. The game will be televised live tonight on ESPNU at 9pm.



Hoop Group Future All American Camp Updates
2016 forward Kassoum Yakwe has been dominant on the defensive end at

Hoop Group Future All-American Top Performers: Joe Hampton, Devonte Green, Kassoum Yakwe, Curtis Jones, Quade Green & Christian Vital.



Highlight Mix
Dorian Pickens Big Shots Camp mix.

Nike Global Challenge Player Evaluations

Below is a list of players that I was able to watch in action from Team USA East vs Canada and Canada vs France. Much thanks to Don Greenfield for the footage.

2014
Chris McCullough-In the 1st half, he dealt with some foul trouble and started out a little slow, but he did throw down a nice facial on a 7 footer. Was interesting to see him play up top in the zone and kind of awkward as well. The 2nd half, he got things going in a big way specifically in the 3rd quarter, where he scored 10pts and had the most exciting plays of the game. First he started by breaking his man off the dribble out on the perimeter in isolation forcing a foul call and getting to the line. Did what he is most noted for and that's running the floor like a track star and finishing off a few lovely lobs. There was a few plays when he would just out jump everybody and get one hand on rebounds showcasing that freakish athleticism. McCullough still needs to get stronger in order to bang inside the paint. He was moved out of the way too easily inside when getting boxed out for boards.

Phil Booth PG-Villanova commit. Had a nice game scoring in a variety of ways. Whether it was knocking down threes, mid-range shots, and drives to the hole.

Dion Wiley SG- Maryland commit. Should be a long range shooting specialist for Maryland. Had a nice sequence where he knocked down 3 triples in a row.

Dwayne Morgan F-UNLV commit. Second time watching him after not being so impressed with him the last time when he was basically a non-factor against BJ Johnson's Lower Merion team. Looked much better this time around. Not the most skilled player but competed hard and was very aggressive on offense. Should have no problem fitting into UNLV's up-tempo style.

Kevin Zabo PG-Teammate of Chris McCullough at Brewster Academy, had the best game overall for Canadian team against the France. Scored on all three levels and dished out several nice passes as well. Would fit the mold as a nice mid-major player but I could see a few high-majors that need a PG stepping up their recruiting efforts for him.

JaQuan Newton G and Terry Larrier SF were both quiet for the most part. Newton scored all of his points from the line, and Larrier outside of knocking down one long jumper dealt with foul trouble and didn't play much.

2015
Isaiah Briscoe G-I kept reading this summer how he has lost some weight and was much quicker than before, and while he's not Usain Bolt with the rock those reports turned out to be true. Spent most of the 1st half as a facilitator setting up teammates for scores, before turning up the pace for himself in the scoring department in the 2nd half. Briscoe had numerous successful possessions where he easily broke his man off the bounce and got into the lane which either led to a score or an assist. 2016 Canadian stud Jamal Murray, was a victim of Briscoe's dribble penetration moves on several occasions with Briscoe getting by him with ease and scoring on him a few times.

Chris Egi C- Will be transferring to Montverde this season and was really a treat to watch. Plays with a high motor and is full of energy. Runs the floor well, finished most of his opportunities inside, blocked/altered shots, and rebounded his area well. High academic kid also with several Ivy's, Northwestern, and Stanford recruiting him. Would love to see SU eventually get involve especially with the talk of him possibly reclassifying to 2014.

Montaque Gill-Caesar SF-Did most of his damage in the mid-range area, which looks to be his bread butter. He was ok for the most part and did all the little thing but didn't really jump out to me in this game.

Dillon Brooks SF-Transferring to Findlay Prep this season. May not have the physical upside as Gill-Caesar, but had the better game of the two against USA East. Has good size, scored repeatedly on drives inside, and always seemed to be around the ball.

2016
Jamal Murray SG-Talented scoring guard that can create his own shot and shoot from distance with unlimited range. More comfortable creating offense for himself than others at this point, but as he gets older I would expect him to become a better passer and creator for others as well.

France had a good player name Mathias Lessort, who was scoring at will inside and had good hustle on the ball. Could be somebody to keep an eye on when viewing for International prospects in the NBA Draft few years down the line.






Sunday, August 4, 2013

8/4 News and Notes

http://zagsblog.com/roselle-catholic/briscoe-to-roselle-catholic/
2015 Guard Isaiah Briscoe transferring to Roselle Catholic.

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/richardson-sets-indiana-visit-planning-others/
2015 G/F Malachi Richardson sets up a visit with Indiana but plans to visit SU and others in September.

Adidas Nation Updates
http://www.adidasnations.com/numbers/livestats/game21/xvisitor.htm
Kaleb Joseph-18 minutes, 6pts, 1rbd, 1ast.

http://www.adidasnations.com/numbers/livestats/game21/xhome.htm
Moustapha Diagne-15 minutes, 11pts, 8rbs, 1blk.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

8/3 News and Notes

Adidas Nations Updates
Moustapha Diagne may have set the camp offensive rebound record in one possession. He eventually got the basket though. He's playing hard.

http://www.adidasnations.com/numbers/livestats/game9/xvisitor.htm
Kaleb Joseph-12 minutes, 6pts, 6rbs, 2ast.

http://www.adidasnations.com/numbers/livestats/game10/xvisitor.htm
Moustapha Diagne-18 minutes, 5pts, 2rbs, 1blk.

http://www.adidasnations.com/numbers/livestats/game15/xvisitor.htm
Joseph-4 minutes, 0pts, 1rbd, 1ast.

Highlight mix

Briscoe Live In AC mix.

Friday, August 2, 2013

8/2 News and Notes

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5315 (members)
Isaiah Whitehead mentioned as the most improved prospect of the summer.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/adidas-nations-rosters-posted/
Kaleb Joseph and 2015 Big Man Moustapha Diagne are the notable Cuse targets scheduled to play in the Adidas Nations event this weekend. ESPNU will televise the 3rd place and championship game on Monday.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1312355.html (members)
Adidas Nation preview.

Adidas Nations Day One Box Scores
http://adidasnations.com/numbers/livestats/game1/xvisitor.htm
Kaleb Joseph scores 2pts and 1ast in USA 2014 Red 87-74 victory over Australia.

http://www.adidasnations.com/numbers/livestats/game2/xvisitor.htm
Moustapha Diagne scores 10pts and 4rbs in USA 2015 Blue 76-73 defeat to Africa.

Thursday, August 1, 2013

8/1 News and Notes

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=5289 (members)
ESPN's Adam Finkelstein breaks down SU's three options at guards with Joseph, Whitehead, and Newton.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1311869.html (members)
JaQuan Newton breaks down all of the schools on his final list.

http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/kameron-chatman-focusing-on-5-schools/
2014 Wing Kameron Chatman names a top five and SU isn't listed because they never offered.

http://insider.espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/ncbexperts/id/9527831/arizona-tj-mcconnell-leads-ranking-top-10-transfers-college-basketball (members)
Michael Gbinije is ranked #7 on ESPN's top 10 transfer list for the upcoming season.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/jeff-goodman/post?id=547 (members)
Jim Boeheim is ranked #14 on ESPN's top 20 toughest coaches to recruit against.

http://www.nj.com/hssports/blog/boysbasketball/index.ssf/2013/08/boys_basketball_malachi_richardson_leaves_roselle_catholic_returns_to_trenton_catholic.html
2015 G/F Malachi Richardson leaves Roselle Catholic to return to his original HS Trenton Catholic.



Highlight Mix
JaQuan Newton AAU Super Showcase mix.