4/25-27 Live Evaluation Period Updates

Starting Friday evening the whole coaching staff is able to attend and watch players play in games. This will give us a good idea to know who the top recruiting targets are. Stay tuned here for constant updates throughout the weekend.

Preview for the notable players and events
Nike EYBL out in Sacramento is where the majority of the SU commits and targets will be playing at. You can check updates for scores and stats at http://www.nikeeyb.com/page/show/1209894-boxscores

Players and teams to look out for are below.
2015
Malachi Richardson-Team Final
Tyler Lydon-Albany City Rock
Franklin Howard-Team Takeover(Howard is now up to 95% health wise according to a source, but most likely won't play this weekend).
Moustapha Diagne-NJ Playaz
Thomas Bryant-Team Scan

2016
Jamal Murray-CIA Bounce
Tyus Battle-Team Scan
Kassoum Yakwe-Team Scan

Several games will be live streamed and archived from the event.
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/team-scan-vs-cia-bounce-eybl-session-1-court-1-boy-348141
Team Scan vs CIA Bounce at 10pm tonight.

http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/spiece-indy-heat-vs-team-takeover-eybl-session-1-c-348146
Team Takeover vs Spiece Indy Heat at 1:30 on Saturday.

http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/team-final-vs-new-jersey-playaz-eybl-session-1-cou-348150
Team Final vs NJ Playaz at 7:30 on Saturday.

http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/new-jersey-playaz-vs-king-james-shooting-stars-eyb-348162/rosters
NJ Playaz vs King James Shooting Stars at 12:30 on Sunday.


Under Armour Pitt Jam Fest is another tourney that features several other SU targets as well. You can check updates for scores and stats at http://www.uaassociation.com.prod.sportngin.com/page/show/1124366-home

Players and teams to look out for are below.
2015
Derrick Jones-We R1
Chris Silva-Sports U



Preview articles for this weekend events
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1396820.html
The scout recruiting staff talks about what they're looking forward to the most. Brian Snow mentions hoping to see some overall skill improvement in Derrick Jones game.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/04/pitt-jam-fest-key-weekend-for-several-2015s/
Key weekend for Derrick Jones.

http://www.d1circuit.com/news_article/show/378402?referrer_id=1204250
Moustapha Diagne teaming up with Isaiah Briscoe to try and lead the NJ Playaz to an EYBL title.

http://www.d1circuit.com/news_article/show/378416?referrer_id=1204251
Franklin Howard expected to be a key piece for Team Takeover once he returns from injury.

http://www.d1circuit.com/news_article/show/378406?referrer_id=1204251
Tyler Lydon looks to have a big EYBL season with the Albany City Rock


Discussion Thread
http://ottosgrove.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=255
You can hit me with any questions or thoughts throughout the weekend in the link above.


Day One Updates
Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 34m

Chris Silva now erasing everything within sight. The human eraser! #PittJamFest

http://www.uaassociation.com/game/show/7493741
Derrick Jones scores 10pts in a 74-60 defeat tonight.

http://www.uaassociation.com/game/show/7493217?subseason=154125
Chris Silva puts up 6pts, 7rbs, and 5blks in a 61-56 loss.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Expressions_Elite_51_NJ_Playaz_64.115160026.pdf
Moustapha Diagne scores 4pts, 5rbs, and 2blks in a 64-51 victory.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Team_Final_96_vs_The_Travelers_95.115155802.pdf
Malachi Richardson scores 22pts and shoots 14-19 from the free throw line in a 96-95 double ot victory.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Team_Scan_46_vs_CIA_Bounce_44.115155726.pdf
Team Scan defeated CIA Bounce 46-44. Tyus Battle scored 11pts shooting 9-12 from the line. Thomas Bryant chipped in with 4pts and 12rbs. Jamal Murray led the way with 15pts shooting 4-6 from long range, with 4rbs and 4ast in a losing effort.

Jon Rothstein @JonRothstein  ·  2m

An underrated part of Derrick Jones' game? He never forces things. Plays within himself --- but always finds the ball. 2014 --- We R 1.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1397337.html (members)
Derrick Jones noted for his play in the Pitt Jam Fest day one report.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1397349.html (members)
2015 big man Jessie Govan noted as a day one standout at the EYBL and listed interest from SU.

https://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1633881 (members)
2016 Forward Kassoum Yakwe update.

Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels  ·  14s

Jessie Govan is having a strong day. 6-10 big with impressive hands & touch. Has a go-to hook. Made an 18-footer.

 

 

Day Two Updates

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/City_Rocks_57_vs_NTF_56.115161327.pdf

Tyler Lydon scores 11pts, shooting 3-5 from long range in a 57-56 victory

Jeff Neiburg ‏@Jeff_Neiburg 19m

Derrick Jones just caught the ball with one hand and in one motion threw it down. We R 1 is dominating the Renegades.

 

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Team_Final_63_vs_CIA_Bounce_65.115165204.pdf

CIA Bounce defeats Team Final 65-63. Jamal Murray scores 8pts and 7rbs in the victory. Malachi Richardson leads Team Final with 19pts in the losing effort.

Andrew Koob @AndrewKoob  ·  53m

UMD, PSU, Temple, La Salle, St. Joe's have all offered 2015 W Malik Ellison. Also hearing from VCU, UVA, Miami, Cuse & Ohio St.

 

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 6h

2016 We R 1 center Sedee Keita lists includes Maryland, VCU, Villanova, and Syracuse #PittJamFest pic.twitter.com/zPMVCEbsQR

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Scan_55_vs_NJ_Playaz_59.115165928.pdf
NJ Playaz defeat Team Scan 59-55. Moustapha Diagne scores 6pts, 6rbs, 2blks in victory. On Team Scan both Tyus Battle and Thomas Bryant struggled in defeat with Battle scoring only 5pts and Bryant scoring 3pts with 6rbs.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Team_Penny_69_vs_City_Rocks_62.115171521.pdf
Tyler Lydon scores 13pts and 9rbs in a 69-62 defeat.

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 7m

Derrick Jones just a freak of an athlete. Yet still in prospect stages of development. Right hand and consistent outside shot must show face

 

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/CIA_Bounce_53_vs_King_James_Shooting_Stars_48.115184209.pdf

Jamal Murray leads his team with 12pts in a 53-48 victory.

 

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/New_Jersey_Playaz_64_vs_Team_Final_74.115184234.pdf

Team Final defeats NJ Playaz 74-64. Malachi Richardson scored 6pts in victory, while Moustapha Diagne led the Playaz with 17pts and 15rbs in a losing effort.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/04/carrolls-jones-looking-to-take-next-step
Derrick Jones talks about setting up some visits soon and playing either SG or SF in college.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Meanstreets_42_vs_Team_Scan_50.115201301.pdf
Thomas Bryant scores 7pts and 3blks, while Tyus Battle chips in with 4pts and 2ast in a 50-42 victory.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1397572.html (members)
Tyus Battle noted for his play and mentions SU among others as recruiting him the hardest.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1635641
2016 Guard Jamal Murray mentions Michigan and Michigan St being involved in his recruitment.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/04/pitt-jam-fest-day-2-recruiting-notebook/
2015 wing Malik Ellison mentions receiving interest from SU.


Day Three Updates
Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello 21m

Louisville three-deep and Duke two-deep (including Pitino and K) for King James (Kennard, VJ King) vs. Playaz (Briscoe, Diagne).

 

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello 18m

Josh Pastner, Chris Collins, Archie Miller, Michigan State, St. John's, Syracuse, Cincinnati also watching King James vs. Playaz.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Team_Final_74_Mean_Streets_52.116112958.pdf
Malachi Richardson leads Team Final with 16pts in a 74-52 victory.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/King_James_Shooting_Stars_73_NJ_Playaz_61.116112921.pdf
Moustapha Diagne scores 11pts and 5rbs in a 73-61 losing effort.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Southern_Stampede_70_City_Rocks_56.116112849.pdf
Tyler Lydon scores 17pts and 8rbs in a 70-56 defeat.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Team_Scan_55_Team_Texas_Elite_62.11695839.pdf
Tyus Battle scored 10pts and 3rbs in a 62-55 defeat.

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello 25m

Ending the EYBL weekend with CIA Bounce vs. NW Express. Jamal Murray, Teki Gill-Caesar and DeJuonte Murray.

 

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello 20m

Tom Izzo, Tom Crean, John Beilein, John Groce, Mark Few, Scott Drew, Syracuse, Louisville, UCLA, NC State watching CIA Bounce vs. NW Express

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Northwest_Xpress_52_vs_CIA_Bounce_69.116155034.pdf
Jamal Murray leads his team to victory in his final game for the weekend scoring 14pts and 6rbs in a 69-52 win.

http://statva.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/City_Rocks_54_vs_Playground_Elite_50.116143414.pdf
Tyler Lydon scores 12pts and 9rbs in a 54-50 victory.