6/30-2 News and Notes

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=10784 (members)
Malachi Richardson noted as the best shooter off the dribble at the Kevin Durant Skills Academy.

https://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/rankings/rank-3375/2016
Rivals updated 2016 rankings.
18)Jamal Murray
25)Tyus Battle
46)Sedee Keita
50)Howard Washington
58)Kassoum Yakwe
80)Brandon Cyrus
95)Edward Ekiyor

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=10802 (members)
Tyus Battle noted as one of the top performers at the Stephen Curry Skills Camp.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/tyus-battle-draws-kawhi-leonard-comparison-at-steph-curry-camp-florida-duke-uconn-among-those-in-pursuit/
Update on Battle.


Daily Updates
Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 7m

Impressive morning session from Tyus Battle. Consistently made his mid-range shots. Won session closing sprint by wide margin.

 

DevonTe Brooks ‏@DBrooksSBN 2h

2015 Derrick Jones visit to UConn went well. Jones said that he likes the type of style and that it fits him

 

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 1h

After his UConn visit today, 2015 wing Derrick Jones dropped 30 points at a Dyckman Park Game tonight

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 2m        

Tyus Battle with another strong session at @StephenCurry30 Camp. Hit four threes in 4 on 4 on 4 drill. Playing aggressive.

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  40m

Nate Pierre-Louis, 2017 point guard from St. Peter's Prep, will transfer to St. Benedict's Prep.

Justin Byerly @Justinbyerly  ·  20m

Syracuse has offered 2016 F Harry Giles of Team CP3/Wesleyan Christian (NC). @TheReal_HG3

6/27 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/rankings/rank-3252
Rivals updated 2015 rankings.
28)Richardson
33)Jones
34)Bryant
48)Diagne
59)Lydon
79)Howard

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/06/syracuse_basketball_freshman_chris_mccullough_packed_and_ready_to_start_orange_c.html#incart_river_default
Chris McCullough ready to start his SU career.

6/25-26 News and Notes

Articles and Notes
http://zagsblog.com/kentucky/derryck-thornton-adds-kentucky-offer/
Tyus Battle and Derryck Thornton talk about being a package deal. UK, Michigan, UConn, and Florida are the main schools mentioned.

http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/18/12/09/87/91eGQSnYoI6uc/
Team USA wins Gold by defeating Canada 113-79. Tyler Lydon scored 3pts and 9rbs in 15 minutes.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/06/report-westtowns-papagiannis-signs-with-greek-pro-team
Big man Georgios Papagiannis signs a pro contract. No surprise there as it was rumored for a long time that it could be a possibility.

http://247sports.com/Season/2015-Basketball/RecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool
247 2015 updated rankings.
24)Bryant
28)Jones
56)Diagne
63)Richardson
79)Lydon
87)Howard

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1414240.html (members)
Malachi Richardson interview at the NBPA Camp.


Daily Updates
Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 21m

2015 wing Derrick Jones will visit UConn June 30, his dad tells @SNYtv. Will visit UK, Louisville & Cuse after July.

Highlights

Malachi Richardson NBPA Camp highlights.


2017 PG Malik Zachery Super Soph Camp highlight mix.
Derrick Jones NBPA Camp highlights.

6/21-22 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1652485
Derrick Jones noted for his improved skill play at the NBPA Camp.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1652796
Jones noted for his play and helping his team win the championship at the NBPA Camp.

http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/18/12/06/11/5071kYjsEc9HI/

Team USA smokes Argentina 118-64 to qualify for the U19 World Chips next year. Tyler Lydon had 14pts, 3rbs, 3-5 3pt, in 18 minutes.

NBPA Top 100 Camp Final Day Updates
Coach John Lucas ‏@CoachJohnLucas1 2h

Malachi Richardson is competing and scoring. Good work. #NBPATop100Camp

 

Top 100 Camp @Top100Camp  ·  3h

@cheick_diallo13 leads the way with 10 points, 11 rebounds for the Knicks. Derrick Jones with 13

Corey Evans @coreyevans_10  ·  4h

Malachi Richardson competing on both ends and making shots off the catch. Upside is thru the roof #NBPATop100 

 Rodger Bohn ‏@rodgerbohn 33m
Derrick Jones with 360 alley oop to end 2014 #NBPAtop100 Camp

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 30m      
Derrick Jones with a few exclamation dunks in the open floor. Increased his stock here at #NBPATop100 camp.

Rodger Bohn ‏@rodgerbohn 31m

#NBPAtop100 Camp all Tourney team was Corey Sanders,JJ Caldwell,Malik Beasley,Antonio Blakeney,Cheick Diallo,Malachi Richardson,Thon Maker

6/19-20 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1412806.html (members)
Malachi Richardson and Derrick Jones noted as day one standouts at the NBPA Camp.

http://tbcnets.com/nbpa-top-100-camp-session-two/
Malachi Richardson noted as a day one session two standout at the NBPA Camp.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1412853.html (members)
Richardson noted for his 27pt outburst at the NBPA Camp.

http://www.fibaamericas.com/en/default.asp
Catch Tyler Lydon and the U18 USA team live at the link above.

http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/18/12/06/03/72a7RQ2yDPyuQ/
Lydon scores 10pts and 9rbs in Team USA 156-58 blowout victory against Uruguay.


NBPA Top 100 Camp Day Two and Three Updates
Top 100 Camp ‏@Top100Camp 18m

2015 SG Malachi Richardson wins it at the line in OT for the Clippers giving them their second win of the week.#NBPATop100Camp

Top 100 Camp ‏@Top100Camp 4h
#Buckeyes commit @AustinGstaff1 leads camp with 10 made three pointers. @BaconDwayne1000 @David_Crisp31 and @SwaggyMali23 (Malachi Richardson) with 7 each

Top 100 Camp ‏@Top100Camp 4h       

6'5 Syracuse Commit @SwaggyMali23 has been showing off his high release and smooth stroke all week making close to two 3's a contest

 

Eric Hampford ‏@Future150EricH 1h

Derrick Jones has put together a strong week at #Top100Camp. Improving perimeter skills. Blessed with incredible athleticism. #Top100Camp

 

Alex Kline ‏@TheRecruitScoop 1h

2015 SF Derrick Jones continues to excel in his comfort zone in the open court. The development of his jumper is crucial. #NBPATop100

 

 

 

Daily Updates

Tyler Lydon ‏@Tyler_Lydon14 8m

First game against Uruguay tomorrow!

Highlights

Malachi Richardson NBPA Camp highlights.


Jarred Vanderbilt.

6/18 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1651653
2017 recap of the Nike Elite 100 camp. DJ Harvey, Nicholas Richards, and Jordan Tucker are a few names to look out for.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1412680.html (members)
Derrick Jones talks about liking SU and visiting other schools in the near future.

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014/06/18/nike-elite-top-100-standout-wings/
Jamal Murray noted as a standout wing at the Nike Elite 100.

http://tbcnets.com/nbpa-top-100-camp-session-one/
Derrick Jones noted as a day one session one standout at the NBPA Camp.



NBPA Top 100 Camp Updates
Top 100 Camp @Top100Camp  ·  10s

6'7 wing Derrick Jones from Radnor, PA impresses with a put back slam and a two handed dunk in traffic. #NBPATop100Camp

Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello  ·  2h

Derrick Jones finds ways to make plays. Active, can get offensive rebounds and loose balls, drives to the rim.

Top 100 Camp @Top100Camp  ·  33s

6'7 Derrick Jones showed off his bounce in the early session, now showing off his range with his second 3 pointer of the game tonight

 

Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247 1m

Like what I've seen today from Perry Dozier and Derrick Jones #NBATop100

 

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 7m

Much has been said about Derrick Jones stalled skillset. I disagree. Needs strength but developed his midrange game #NBPATop100Camp

Top 100 Camp @Top100Camp  ·  48s

Trenton's Malachi Richardson (2015) pouring it in from deep. His third 3 of the quarter #NBPATop100Camp

 

Alex Kline @TheRecruitScoop  ·  1m

Strong play from committed players Malachi Richardson (Syracuse), Deyonta Davis (Michigan St) & Dejounte Murray (Washington) at #NBPATop100.

6/17 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/articles/canadian-point-guard-jamal-murray-racks-up-offers/
Jamal Murray starts to get collect multiple offers.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1651350
2016 PG Howard Washington mentioned as a standout player in the 2016 class at the Nike Elite 100.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1412381.html
NBPA Top 100 Camp preview. Play starts tomorrow, Malachi Richardson and Derrick Jones are the few notable scheduled to be in attendance.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1412348.html (members)
2016 west coast PF Daron Henson says that he grew up being a SU fan.



Daily Updates
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  5h

Ohio State, NC State, Michigan, Florida State and Virginia have offered 2016 G Jamal Murray of Athlete Institute

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria 1h
Kentucky has offered 2016 G @kidmamba23 (Tyus Battle) one day after Louisville offered, his dad tells @SNYtv

6/15-16 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/06/villanova-team-camp-standouts/
Franklin Howard mentioned as one of the standouts at the Villanova Team Camp.

http://www.usab.com/mens/u18/14_mu18_team_.html
Tyler Lydon makes the final cuts on the USA U18 team.

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014/06/15/nike-elite-top-100-standout-point-guards/
Buffalo's 2016 PG Howard Washington mentioned as one of the standout PG's at the Nike Elite 100.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1411797-nike-elite-100-point-guards?s=75 (members)
Washington mentioned again as one of the top PG's at the Nike Elite 100.

http://hoopsintel.sportswar.com/2014/06/16/nike-top-100-standout-low-post-bigs/
2016 big man Sedee Keita noted as one of the top post players at the Nike Elite 100.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1411877.html (members)
Jamal Murray noted as one of the top scorers and 2017 DJ Harvey noted as one of the top wings at the Nike Elite 100.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1650947
Murray draws comparisons to Cory Joseph in this Elite 100 recap.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=10601 (members)
Murray, Harvey, and Washington all noted for their play at the Elite 100.

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/sports/2014/06/16/pine-plains-tyler-lydon-aims-international-glory/10646645/
Tyler Lydon talks about how it feels to make the U18 USA team.




Daily Updates
Corey Evans @coreyevans_10  ·  28s

2016 Albany City Rocks guard Howard Washington has heard from Dayton, Villanova, Alabama, Ohio State, Vandy, Virginia, & Stanford today

Alex Kline @TheRecruitScoop  ·  1h

2016 Team Scan (NY) guard Tyus Battle will visit Louisville on Monday & Kentucky on Tuesday.

 

Josh Verlin @jmverlin  ·  Jun 14

Franklin Howard rounding back into form for Paul VI. Syracuse commit is so, so smooth with the ball. Great size at 6-4 if not an inch taller

Josh Verlin @jmverlin  ·  Jun 14

Paul VI (Va.) got a solid game from Bergen Catholic (N.J.) but the WCAC champs escape with a 59-46 win. Franklin Howard was stellar.

Alex Kline @TheRecruitScoop  ·  1m

Florida & Michigan have offered 2016 Team Scan (NY) guard Tyus Battle, who visits Louisville & Kentucky this coming week.

Corey Evans @coreyevans_10  ·  6m

Sedee Keita definitely showed most development that I've seen out of anyone throughout week at #Elite100 motor thru the roof all wknd

 

Corey Evans @coreyevans_10  ·  55s

Other standouts at #Elite100 included Jamal Murray, Temple Gibbs, Dewan Huell, Troy Brown, and Tremont Waters. All were fabulous

 

Eric Bossi @ebosshoops  ·  2h

Also thought 2016 Jamal Murray had a really strong weekend in St. Louis. 2017 PG Markus Howard made big impression before suffering injury.

Jamie Shaw @JamieShaw5  ·  15m

Get to know the names of St Frances 2017s 6'5 Melo Eggleston & 6'7 Andre Rufus. Both long bodies to grow into & confidence #ReebokDC

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  1m

These schools called today on 2016 Canadian PG Jamal Murray: NC State,Michigan State, Michigan, Texas, Georgetown & Va Tech,per @CoachBlunt

Capitol Hoops ‏@CapitolHoops 1h

The most impresssive freshman at the reebok @BreakoutClassic today was @LocalCeleb_ Melo Eggleston, 6'6" wing with a bright bright future

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  2h

2015 Sports U & @RoselleCatholic F Chris Silva was named MVP of the Rumble in the Bronx this past weekend

 

 

 

 

6/12-13 News and Notes

Articles and Notes
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/battle-enjoys-michigan-visit-villanova-louisville-kentucky-up-next/
Tyus Battle enjoys his visit to Michigan. Plans on visiting UK, Louisville, and Nova next.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/usa-basketball-cuts-u18-roster-to-15/
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/06/syracuse_recruit_tyler_lydon_makes_first_cut_for_usa_basketballs_u18_team.html
Tyler Lydon makes the cut to 15 for the U18 USA team. Malachi Richardson unfortunately didn't make the cut.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1411305-2015-class-rankings?s=75
SU has the #1 recruiting class so far according to Scout.



Daily Updates
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  1h

Arizona & Florida are now recruiting 2015 G Derrick Jones, his AAU coach tells @SNYtv

 

 

6/5-6 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 updated 2015 top 100. Cuse related rankings down below.
23)Bryant
24)Richardson
41)Papagiannis
42)Jones
45)Diange
71)Howard
74)Lydon

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1408890.html (members)
SU rankings breakdown.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/06/despite_being_out_of_scholarships_syracuse_continues_to_recruit_a_pair_of_big-ti.html#incart_river
SU still planning to recruit Derrick Jones and Thomas Bryant.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2017/order/true
ESPN top 25 2017 rankings. 3)Jarred Vanderbilt and 19)DJ Harvey are a couple of prospects to keep an eye on for SU.

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=10460 (members)
SU class mentioned as one five schools off to a fast start for the 2015 class.



Daily Updates
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  4h

Kentucky, Duke, UConn, Villanova, Ohio State & Indiana are in regular contact with @kidmamba23 (Tyus Battle), his dad tells @SNYtv. Visits Michigan tom

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 7m

Five-star wing Tyus Battle will visit Louisville on June 16th, per a source.

6/3-4 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1407938.html (members)
Tyus Battle talks about visiting schools like Michigan and Ohio St. He also talks well about SU and Duke.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/five-takeaways-from-the-mary-kline-classic/
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/06/impressions_of_the_syracuse_basketball_recruits_at_the_mary_kline_classic.html
http://www.slamonline.com/college-hs/high-school/2014-mary-kline-classic-recap/
Some more recaps of the Mary Kline Classic. Moustapha Diagne, Chris McCullough, Franklin Howard, Derrick Jones, Tyus Battle, Jamal Murray, and Sedee Keita all mentioned.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/order/true
ESPN 2015 updated top 100 rankings. Cuse related prospects rankings below.
10)Thomas Bryant
15)Malachi Richardson
25)Georgios Papagiannis
27)Derrick Jones
44)Moustapha Diagne
59)Tyler Lydon
70)Franklin Howard

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2016/view/super60/sort/rank/order/true
ESPN 2016 updated top 60 rankings. Cuse related prospects rankings below.
19)Tyus Battle
43)Sedee Keita
55)Howard Washington


Daily Updates
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  3h

2016 G @kidmamba23 (Tyus Battle) has a set visit to Kentucky June 17, his HS coach Mergin Sina tells @SNYtv. Visits Michigan this week.

 

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  2h

The latest schools to call on 2016 Canadian PG Jamal Murray are Michigan, MSU, Syracuse, N.C. State & Washington State, per @CoachBlunt

 

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria  ·  2h

6-10 2016 Vermont Academy C Sedee Keita has heard from Syracuse, Kansas, Maryland, VCU, Rutgers and Villanova, per Matt Pauls of WE R1.

 

 

6/1 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/06/mary-kline-classic-2014-standouts
Derrick Jones and Jamal Murray mentioned as standouts in the Mary Kline Classic.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/06/2014-mary-kline-classic-recruiting-notebook/
Tyus Battle and Jamal Murray gives updates on their recruitment.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/derrick-jones-goes-off-for-31-in-mary-kline-game-planning-uconn-louisville-syracuse-visits/
Derrick Jones plans to visit SU among other schools in the future.

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24578523/breakdown-top-30-moustapha-diagne-commits-to-Syracuse
Breakdown on Moustapha Diagne's commitment to SU.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/4300019296228961696/mary-kline-classic-basketball-underclassmen-game-results/
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/2579258557848404436/mary-kline-classic-basketball-senior-game-results/
Recap and stats from the Mary Kline Classic.

http://nextuprecruits.com/2014/05/31/super-sophomore-camp-day-1-recap/
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=10450 (members)
2017 prospects Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Zachery noted as standouts at the Super Sophomore camp.



Daily Updates
PoP @PremierBall  ·  1h

2017 6'3+ EthanThompson ... Long Shot taker/ maker with toughness. Strong upside. High majors offer asap. Future stud. #pangosaacamp

David Dickerson @HoopKidz  ·  May 31

Syracuse's Malik Zachary and Latravian Glover impressive 1st session of @SuperSophCamp #SSC2014 #hoopz

 

Reggie Rankin @ReggieRankin  ·  May 31

Jarred Vanderbilt versatility is special along with his ability to pass while attacking. @SuperSophCamp @ESPNRNHoops

 

Reggie Rankin @ReggieRankin  ·  May 31

Really like Malik Zachery PG skills and mid range game. Nice smooth pull up! @SuperSophCamp @ESPNRNHoops

Highlights

Kassoum Yakwe EYBL mix.