Otto's World: November 2014

Monday, November 24, 2014

11/24-26 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
https://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1707905
http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1484039-national-prep-showcase-day-two
http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1484554-national-prep-showcase-day-three
http://www.slamonline.com/college-hs/high-school/2014-national-prep-showcase-top-underclassmen/
2016 PF Eddie Ekiyor makes a national statement at the National Prep Showcase. Has interest from SU and hopes to visit soon.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/11/thomas_bryant_syracuse_basketball_top_recruit.html
Thomas Bryant's mother Linda Bryant gives the latest on her son's recruitment and speaks highly of SU.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1484966-king-beginning-to-take-a-look
Update on 2016 SF VJ King.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1485170-franklin-howard-evaluation
Good detailed evaluation of Frank Howard from Scout's Rob Harrington.

http://www.prephoopsohio.com/news_article/show/451398?referrer_id=
https://future150.com/hs/basketball-news/thoughts-from-gahanna-westerville-south-scrimmage
Matt Moyer leads his team with 22pts in a scrimmage win against Westerville South.

Daily Updates
Randy Miller @R_Miller12 ·

2016 New Hampton Prep PF Eddie Ekivor is a HM talent who has upside. Strong, Athletic, mobile tough #NPS

Elias Sbiet @Elias_NPH ·

Ekiyor 10pts, 2reb in last 3 minutes, straight ballin

Elias Sbiet @Elias_NPH ·

Ekiyor offensive arsenal expanded and remains strong defender, distinguishing himself at #NPS

Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels ·

Eddie Ekiyor is a competitor. Gets after it on D & plays hard on both ends. Finishing off plays on offense right now.

Elias Sbiet @Elias_NPH ·

Eddie Ekiyor finishes with 17pts, 4reb. Really sealed the deal for New Hampton #NPS

HoopDreamsMag.com @HoopDreamsMag ·

New Hampton '16 PF Eddie Ekiyor recruitment should catch some steam after today's showing

Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello ·

2016 Canada native Eddie Ekiyor is a battler. Plays around the rim, competes in traffic, passes out of the double team.

Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello ·

Tyler Lydon showing a little bit of a mean streak today. Aggressive early.

Rodger Bohn @rodgerbohn ·

Eddie Ekiyor starting 2 establish self on block for @NHShuskies.Confidence growing by minute.As we saw in EYBL,@BounceTTCAAU has good 1.#NPS

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Tyler Lydon (@Tyler_Lydon14) had 11pts, 8rbs, and 2blks in a victory today at the National Prep Showcase. #cuse

Jason Morrow @JMorrowF150 ·

Cuse-commit Matt Moyer with some nice range this morning, with 15 points already for Gahanna as the Lions lead 29-28.

Zach Fleer @ZachFleerLGHL ·

Matt Moyer hits from three, Gahanna leads 29-28 with 1:03 in the half. Moyer has 15 points. Looking high-major

Zach Fleer @ZachFleerLGHL ·

Matt Moyer hits a three to give Gahanna a 52-50 win after two full halves. Looks like they're going to go another. Moyer with 22 points

Zach Fleer @ZachFleerLGHL ·

That showing was the best I've ever seen Matt Moyer play. If he plays that like consistently, there's nobody in the area that can guard him.

Zach Fleer @ZachFleerLGHL ·

Moyer with back-to-back threes for Gahanna in this extra period. Not much South can do with him right now

Coach Mike Rice ‏@CoachMikeRice

Just returned from workout with Paul VI. Not sure if there is a better 1-2 combo in the country than Franklin Howard & VJ King. HS Hoops!

Highlight

2016 PF Eddie Ekiyor interview and highlights from the National Prep Invitational.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

2014-15 Cuse Commits and Targets High School Season Schedule

2015
Malachi Richardson
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/school/trenton-trenton-catholic/boysbasketball/schedule/?game_search_season=2357
Full schedule.

Key games
12/21 Mary Kline Winter Classic vs Imhotep 5:15pm.

12/27-28 Primetime Christmas Tournament vs Conwell-Egan 6pm in the semi's on the 27th. Finals or 3rd/4th place game on the 28th.

1/3 Home vs The Patrick School.

1/17 Hoophall Classic vs Kinston(Top 20 Brandon Ingram) 12:30pm.

2/7 Primetime Shootout vs Hudson Catholic 5:30pm.

2/14 NJ Play by Play Classic vs St. Georges 8pm.

Tyler Lydon
http://www.newhampton.org/podium/default.aspx?t=157983
Full schedule.

Key games
11/22-23 National Prep Tournament vs Elev-8 Academy 2:45pm on the 22nd, and Max My Game 11:45am on the 23rd.

12/5-6 Buckeye Elite Tournament vs Genesis Academy 2pm on the 5th, and IMG Academy 5pm on the 6th.

12/10 At Brewster Academy 6pm.

12/18-19 Basketbull Hoops Fest vs Athlete's Institute(Thon Maker and 2016 Target Jamal Murray) 7pm on the 18th, and Bill Crothers School(Can) 4pm on the 19th.

1/16 Home vs Brewster Academy 6pm.

1/18 Hoophall Classic vs St. Andrew's 3:30pm.

2/5 National Prep Invitational vs South Kent 5:45pm.

Frank Howard and 2016 VJ King
http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Paul-VI-High-School-Fairfax--Fairfax-VA/season/09-30-2014/Boys/Varsity/Basketball/
Full schedule.

Key games
12/13-14 Nike Hoop Fest vs Oak Hill 7:15pm on the 13th, and Cesar Chavez 6pm on the 14th.

12/20-23 City of Palms Classic

1/3 Cancer Research Classic vs Montverde(2016 PG Target Howard Washington) 7pm.

1/15-17 Bass Pro Shops TOC

1/19 Hoophall Classic vs Chaminade College Prep (Top 5 2016 Jayson Tatum) 5pm.

2/8 At DeMatha(2017 Target DJ Harvey) 4:30pm.

2/16 Home vs DeMatha 4:30pm.

Moustapha Diagne
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/school/sparta-pope-john/boysbasketball/schedule/?game_search_season=2357
Full schedule.

Key games
12/21 Mary Kline Winter Classic vs Life Center 1:45pm.

1/4 New Year's Jumpoff vs Gil St. Bernard's(2016 Target Tyus Battle) 6pm.

1/25 Newark Invitational vs University 4:30pm.

1/31 Home vs St. Benedict's(2017 Target Trevon Duval) 3pm.

2/8 Primetime Shootout vs Our Savior New American(Cheick Diallo) 4:30pm.

Thomas Bryant
http://www.huntingtonprep.com/schedule
Full schedule.

Key games
12/5-6 Marshall Country Hoop Fest vs Arsenal Tech 8:30pm on the 5th, and Arlington Country Day(2016 Top 50 Mario Kegler) 7:30pm on the 6th.

1/2 Chance Harman Classic vs Franklin County.

1/9 Mustang Madness vs Our Savior New American(Cheick Diallo) 8:30pm.

1/16 Flyin to The Hoop vs Prolific Prep(Top 5 2016 F Josh Jackson) 8:15pm.

1/18 Hoophall Classic vs Our Savior(Cheick Diallo) 2pm.

2016
Matt Moyer
http://gahannalincolnathletics.com/basketball/boys/varsity/schedule
Full schedule

Key games
1/19 Flyin to the Hoop vs Chaminade Julienne 6.45pm.

1/23 Home vs Pickerington Central 7:30pm.

1/24 Ohio Scholastic Play by Play Classic vs Wayne 8pm.

2/20 At Pickerington Central 7:30pm.

Tyus Battle
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/school/gladstone-gill-st-bernards/boysbasketball/schedule/?game_search_season=2357
Full schedule.

Key games
12/27-28 Slam Dunk at the Beach vs Neumann-Goretti 6pm on the 27th, and Gonzaga(Top 100 PG Bryant Crawford, Wake Forest commit) 9pm on the 28th.

1/2 Cancer Research Classic vs Wheeling Central Catholic.

1/4 New Year's Jumpoff vs Pope John(Moustapha Diagne) 6pm.

1/19 Big Apple Invitational vs LI Lutheran 5:30pm.

1/25 Newark Invitational vs Newark East Side 2:45pm.

2/7 Primetime Shootout vs Linden 4pm.

2/25 Home vs St. Benedict's(2017 Target Trevon Duval) 7pm.

Sedee Keita
http://www.shannonforest.com/athletics/22ft-academy.html
Full schedule.

Key games
12/17-20 Tarkanian Classic

1/18-19 Flyin to The Hoop vs Shaker Heights(Top 100 Esa Ahmad, West Virginia commit) 11:45am on the 18th, and Dublin Coffman 11:45am on the 19th.

2/19-21 La Lumiere Invitational vs Athlete's Institute(Thon Maker and Jamal Murray) 5pm on the 19th, and La Lumiere 2pm on the 21st.

Harry Giles
http://www.oneschoolstreet.com/sports.php?school_id=274
Full schedule.

Key games
12/18-24 City of Palms Classic

12/26-30 OT Holiday Invitational

1/3 Chance Harman Classic vs Cape Henry(Top 100 Chris Clarke, Va Tech commit).

1/15-17 Bass Pro Shops TOC

2017
Jordan Tucker
http://stepinacbasketball.stackvarsity.com/schedules/
Full schedule.

Key games
12/16 at St. Raymond's(2017 Target Sidney Wilson) 4:30pm.

12/28-29 Slam Dunk Tournament at Spring Valley.

1/17 Big Apple Classic vs Thurgood Marshall(2016 Top 100 Amarveer Singh) 12pm.

1/30 Home vs St. Raymond's 7:30pm.

2/15 Home vs Christ The King(Top 30 2016 Rawle Alkins) 4pm.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

11/18-22 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2014-11-19/thomas-bryant-syracuse-orange-indiana-hoosiers-missouri-tigers-decision
Thomas Bryant talks about what he likes about his final three choices.

http://www.coxhub.com/articles/nepsac-class-aaa-basketball-preview
NEPSAC AAA preview. Tyler Lydon named Pre-season all conference.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/3757/National-Prep-Showcase-tips-Friday.php
Schedule for the National Prep Showcase. Tyler Lydon and his New Hampton squad plays on Saturday and Sunday.

http://zagsblog.com/kentucky/thomas-bryant-to-visit-kentucky-as-cats-begin-recruitment/
Thomas Bryant plans to visit Kentucky on Friday.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/11/syracuse_basketball_recruit_frank_howard_visits_madison_square_garden_to_watch_f.html
Frank Howard at MSG checking out his first SU game live.

http://peachstatebasketball.com/brandonclayscouting-com-prospect-eval-thomas-bryant-september-23-2014/
List of several evaluations on Thomas Bryant.

http://peachstatebasketball.com/brandonclayscouting-com-prospecteval-malachi-richardson-november-21-2014/
List of several evaluations on Malachi Richardson.

Daily Updates
Frank Howard ‏@Jesussss_

Going up MSG tomar for the game!

Jeff Borzello @jeffborzello ·

Tyler Lydon hasn't been all that productive offensively, but he has five or six blocks and is guarding on the perimeter pretty effectively.

Ryan Schmidt ‏@Coach_RSchmidt

Great TEAM win tonight by our guys over Redemption Christian Academy (NY). Sedee Keita @skeita16 led the way with 12 points, 14 rebounds & 5 blocks!

Highlights

Mike Hopkins talks about Malachi Richardson

Mike Hopkins talks about Tyler Lydon

Red Autry talks about Frank Howard

Red Autry talks about Moustapha Diagne

Thomas Bryant new mix.

2017 PG Malik Zachery highlights from scrimmage against CBA.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

11/12-15 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/11/syracuse_basketballs_2015_recruit_tyler_lydon_signs_his_national_letter_of_inten.html
Tyler Lydon is the first 2015 recruit to officially sign his letter of intent today.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/11/syracuse_basketballs_2015_recruit_moustapha_diagne_signs_his_letter_of_intent.html
Moustapha Diagne is second in line to sign his LOI today.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/11/syracuse_basketballs_next_point_guard_recruit_frank_howard_turns_tough_lessons_i.html
Nice article on the background of Frank Howard.

http://syracuse.scout.com/story/1479874-diagne-lydon-sign-with-syracuse?s=185
Quotes from both Lydon and Diagne on their signing day.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/11/syracuse_basketballs_2015_recruit_franklin_howard_signs_his_national_letter_of_i.html
Frank Howard signs his LOI on Thursday.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/11/syracuse_basketball_recruit_frank_howard_how_will_he_transition_from_shooting_gu.html
Howard making the transition to PG.

http://ballislife.com/harrygiles-3819-northside/
Harry Giles puts up 38pts and 19rbs in his latest game. Video highlights included in the link.

http://247sports.com/Bolt/Thomas-Bryant-focused-on-three-32927670?Referer=CBSSPORTS
Thomas Bryant tells 247 that he's still only focused on three schools. SU, IU, and Mizzou.

Daily Updates
Tyler Lydon ‏@Tyler_Lydon14

Can't believe I'm signing today

#CuseNation

Tyler Lydon ‏@Tyler_Lydon14

ITS OFFICIAL!! Proud to be an Orangemen!

Tyler Lydon ‏@Tyler_Lydon14

ITS OFFICIAL!! Proud to be an Orangemen!

pic.twitter.com/Bz6SX1gcu2

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Moustapha Diagne signs his LOI to Syracuse "@Coachhasson: It's official #CuseNation pic.twitter.com/AcmQ9a710A"

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Moustapha Diagne signs his LOI to Syracuse "@Coachhasson: It's official #CuseNation #Fordhamrams pic.twitter.com/AcmQ9a710A"

Moustapha Diagne ‏@Tapha35

It's Official I'm An Orange Man, It's A Blessing &Honor To Play For Coach Beoheim &Syracuse &I wanna Make The Most Of His Opportunity

Frank Howard ‏@Jesussss_

Let's make something official!