Otto's World: December 2014

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

12/31-3 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1497023-hsot-day-three-notebook
2016 PF Harry Giles noted for his standout play at the HSOT.

http://usatodayhss.com/2014/wesleyan-christian-orangeville-prep-harry-giles
http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1497507-hsot-day-four-notebook
Harry Giles and his team wins the heavyweight match against Thon Maker and his Orangeville squad. Giles led the way with 26pts and 14rbs.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2691584/
Moustapha Diagne leads Pope John with a 17pts, 15rbs, and 3blks in a win over Tampa Prep to win the Battle at the Villages tourney.

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/high_school/63947622.html?mode=match_detail&schema=bbk_2014&state=1001&fname=match_id&fvalue=34684
2017 CG Trevon Duval scores 17pts in victory.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/6875324678667745455/boys-basketball-no-4-patrick-school-steps-up-defensively-to-hold-off-no-8-trenton-catholic/
Malachi Richardson scores 10pts and 7rbs in a 53-52 lost to Patrick School.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1498712-cancer-research-classic-day-two (members)
Thomas Bryant and 2016 wing VJ King noted for their play at the Cancer Research Classic.

Daily Updates
Lamont Taylor‏@getmerecruited

Harry Giles @TheReal_HG3 just took Thon Maker to school with a two-handed dunk! Crowd erupts!

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 26 PTS, 14 REB in a 78-75 win over Orangeville Prep

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit

Pope John XXIII (NJ) C Moustapha Diagne (@Tapha35): 17 PTS, named Battle of the Villages MVP in a 66-40 win vs Tampa Prep

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Matt Moyer had 17pts tonight in a 72-51 victory over Eastmoor Academy. Gahanna stays unbeaten heading into the new year.

Jamie Shaw‏@JamieShaw5

Jr Kobi Simmons is a blur in transition. Ball on a string & ability to weave in & out without losing much pace & explosion

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit

St. Francis (GA) G Kobi Simmons (@JordanKobi): 25 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST in a 73-53 win over Northland

Mike Kinney‏@MikeKinneyHS

Myles Powell 18 pts, Malachai Richardson 10 pts, 7 reb for @TrentonCatholic in loss to St Patrick

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365

Matt Moyer had 14pts tonight in a 69-40 win over Westerville Central.

Highlights

2018 Guard Cam Reddish against Roselle Catholic.

2017 PG Malik Zachery Rochester tourney highlights.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

12/28-29 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-4128467526560151214/conwell-egan-pa-46-at-trenton-catholic-57-in-season-tournament-boys-basketball/
Malachi Richardson leads the way with 13pts, 5rbs, and 5ast in a 57-46 win. Setting up a meeting in the finals at the Primetime Christmas Invitational.

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/12/floyd-powers-tca-to-win-over-conwell-egan-st-bens-beats-pet/
Recap of the wins by Trenton Catholic(Richardson) and St. Benedict's(2017 G Trevon Duval).

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-4128455526553151250/taylor-county-ky-57-at-pope-john-80-boys-basketball/
Moustapha Diagne has a double double with 16pts and 16rbs in a 80-57 opening round victory at the Battle of the Villages tourney.

https://rivalshoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1719460 (members)
The latest with 2016 big man Sedee Keita.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/2875326678759745564/st-benedicts-75-at-trenton-catholic-68-in-season-tournament-boys-basketball/
Led by Trevon Duval's 21pts, St. Benedict defeats Trenton Catholic in OT 75-68. Malachi Richardson had 18pts.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1496336-beach-ball-day-two-notebook
2016 target Kobi Simmons noted for his play at the Beach Ball Classic.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2527973/
Moustapha Diagne leads the way with another double double scoring 16pts and 14rbs as his Pope John team advances to the finals of the Battle of The Villages tourney.

Daily Updates
Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles (@TheReal_HG3): 22 PTS, 12 REB in a 72-56 win over Carlisle. #HSOTInvite

Eric Hampford‏@3ricHampford

Haverford School (PA) 2018 G Cameron Reddish looking very good. Fluid 6'6" and isn't backing down. Has 11 at the half.

Eric Hampford‏@3ricHampford

Forget his age. Freshman Cameron Reddish is taking charge for Haverford. Has 17 as Roselle Catholic leads 43-35 in the 3rd. #SlamDunkDE

Josh Stirn‏@Josh_Stirn

6'6 Haverford wing Cameron Reddish showing why he's a five-star level recruit in 2018. Has a game-high 14 pts. Smooth scorer off the bounce.

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit

Haverford (PA) G Cameron Reddish (@creddish__xxii): 25 PTS, 3 AST, 3 STL, 2 REB vs. Roselle Catholic

Steve Keller‏@SteveKellerNRR

The story of Roselle Cath/Haverford game however was 6'5 Fr guard Cameron Reddish of Haverford/Went for 25/Can't rate him too high/HHM/Top 5

Harry Giles‏@TheReal_HG3

Official stuff Height: 6'10 Weight: 225

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365

Thomas Bryant baby!!!! "@Fordo444: Hanging out with the next great Syracuse big man!

pic.twitter.com/Mltu0MgyUl"

Kevin Maloney‏@KevMaloney33

Malachi Richardson hits a nifty scoop shot down the baseline w/ 30 sec left to force OT. 60-all between TCA and St. Benedict's.

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365

2017 Cuse target Trevon Duval leads St. Benedict's with 21pts in a 75-68 OT win over Trenton Catholic. Malachi Richardson had 18pts.

HardwoodInsiders.com‏@Insiders13

After the first half OSNA leads Haverford 29-28..Cameron Reddish leading all scorers with 11 points including 3 threes

Scott Greene‏@TerrapinNation

Haverford Fr. Cameron Reddish is a nice looking prospect. 6-6 with great length and can really stroke it from long range.

Rob Harrington‏@Rob_Harrington

If there's a better junior than Harry Giles, then he will be one of the all-time second ranked guys.

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 31 PTS, 17 REB in a 98-85 win over Word of God

Hannah Hasson‏@hannahhassonn

Some Syracuse natives waited after game to congratulate @Tapha35 on the win AND the commit. #cusenation #bleedorange pic.twitter.com/lOt3xln0Sq

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Articles and Recaps
http://www.cityofpalmsclassic.com/2014stats/Game-36.html
Box score of St. Francis(2016 Target Kobi Simmons) win over PVI(Frank Howard and VJ King. Simmons had 26pts and 7ast. Howard had 16pts and 3ast, while King led all scorers with 27pts and 11rbs.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2503349/
Malachi Richardson leads the way with 19pts in a 69-55 victory.

http://hoopniks.com/2014-city-of-palms-classic-tuesday-recap/
Last day recap of the City of Palms tourney. 2016 targets Harry Giles, Kobi Simmons, and VJ King are all noted for their standout performances.

http://www.slamonline.com/college-hs/high-school/2014-mary-kline-winter-classic-recap/
Richardson noted for his standout performance at the Mary Kline Winter Classic.

Daily Updates
Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Kobi Simmons picking up where he left off yesterday, hes got 7 with 2:22 left in the 1st

Boys' Basketball ‏@PVIHoops

41-27 PVI trails at the half. VJ King with 11 pts and 4 rebounds. Jesse Case with 4 steals

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Paul VI is staying within striking distance thanks to the play of VJ King. St. Francis leads 46-41 midway through the 3rd #CityofPalms

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

At the end of the 3rd, St. Francis leads 49-47. V.J. King having his best outing with 23 points and 7 rebounds #CityofPalms

Highlights of Matt Moyer's recent game.

Highlights of Malachi Richardson's first two games.

2017 Forward Brian Bowen mixtape.

Monday, December 22, 2014

12/22 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/5318262547205400485/life-center-63-at-pope-john-68-boys-basketball/
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/12/syracuse_basketball_recruit_moustapha_diagne_helps_pope_john_xxiii_rally_for_win.html
Moustapha Diagne had 13pts, 8rbs, and 3blks in an overtime victory against Life Center.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1494562-city-of-palms-saturday-recap
2016 prospects Harry Giles, VJ King, and Howard Washington all noted for their play at the City of Palms.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1494523-chick-fil-a-day-two-notebook
Recap of 2017 target Mohamed Bamba matchup against Cheick Diallo.

http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/5318262547204400492/inside-no-3-shaker-heights-boys-basketballs-75-66-loss-to-st-benedicts-nj-in-the-lebron-james-classic-top-plays-stats-reaction/
2017 Guard Trevon Duval leads all scorers with 19pts in a win at the LeBron James Classic.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2014/12/syracuse_recruit_malachi_richardsons_big_night_comes_up_short_in_mary_kline_wint.html
Malachi Richardson scores a game high 29pts in a losing effort in overtime.

http://usatodayhss.com/2014/simmons-puts-up-37-to-give-st-francis-fifth-at-city-of-palms#sthash.7RZzNMOa.uxfs
2016 Guard Kobi Simmons scores 37pts and 7rbs in a victory at the City of Palms tourney.

http://usatodayhss.com/2014/paul-vi-gives-mater-dei-something-rare-a-losing-streak#sthash.aG7REEyv.uxfs
Recap of Frank Howard's double double leading his team to a win over national power Mater Dei.

http://www.prephoopsohio.com/news_article/show/459937?referrer_id=
2016 commit Matt Moyer leads the way with 16pts in an overtime victory.

Daily Updates
Dan Urban @durb1220 ·

Final: ST. BENEDICTS 75 SHAKER HTS 66 Shakers Justin Johnson 14 points St. Benedicts Trevon Duval 19 points.

Kevin Maloney @KevMaloney33 ·

Malachi Richardson just sent the crowd into a frenzy, shaking an Imhotep defender to the ground and hitting a step-back jumper.

Matthew Moyer @ballout4ever ·

I will NEVER forget that moment when I told coach Boeheim I'm coming

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Kobi Simmons is feeling it today, he's already hit a pair of deep threes and has gotten to the rim

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Kobi Simmons has played on a different level in this one, easy to see he's a 5-star recruit when he's got it going like this #CityofPalms

AllMetroHoops ‏@ehoopsshowcase

AllMetroHoops #9 Kobi Simmons has made a case for consensus top 10 status this week in 2016.

Jamie Shaw ‏@JamieShaw5

Like the future of Westtown 6'5 Soph Najja Hunter. Will naturally add strength, showing aggression on the wing & defensively here

Jamie Shaw ‏@JamieShaw5

Still raw & needs strength, but the length of Westtown's 6'11 Soph Mohamed Bamba is real.

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

@OttosWorld365 Howard is distributing and creating, but struggling to score. King is rebounding but not his best game either.

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Franklin Howard's going to be a really interesting player for Syracuse next season. He makes the right passes and can run the offense.

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

The downside is that his handle isn't quite good enough under pressure to use him as a primary ball-handler at all times.

Boys' Basketball ‏@PVIHoops

PVI takes the lead on a Franklin Howard 3 pointer 53-50. A block by freshmen Brandon Slater and its PVI ball up

Steven Barnhart ‏@HWHoopsCentral

Syracuse-commit Franklin Howard finished w/ 13pts, 13rebs & 6ast vs. Mater Dei. #CityofPalms

Zach Fleer ‏@ZachFleerLGHL

Matt Moyer starts off the game with a three. When he is hitting that shot, he's tough to guard

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Howard Washington continuing what has been a good week for him. He's already hit two threes in the first 4 minutes #CityofPalms

Zach Fleer ‏@ZachFleerLGHL

Matt Moyer with a monstrous one-handed tip slam on his AAU teammate. Sheesh. Gahanna leads 29-25 with 5:35 in the 3rd

Zach Fleer ‏@ZachFleerLGHL

Matt Moyer with a strong baseline drive and Gahanna takes a 43-41 lead with 6:44 to go

Zach Fleer ‏@ZachFleerLGHL

Moyer with a big bucket off the assist from Ward. Gahanna leads 51-45 with 2:39 to go. More with 14 points tonight

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Harry Giles with back-to-back threes. If he continues to knock that down consistently, just wow

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Harry Giles with a behind the back crossover, then finds his teammate with a dime. Such a ridiculous amount of skill #CityofPalms

Dean Francis ‏@OttosWorld365

2016 Cuse target Kobi Simmons had 37pts, 7rbs, and 3ast in a victory at the City of Palms tourney.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Matt Moyer leads the way with 16pts and 7rbs in an OT victory over Walnut Ridge tonight.

Highlights

VJ King vs Jaylen Brown.

Early season highlights of 2017 PG Malik Zachery.

Kobi Simmons 37 point performance at the City of Palms.

Saturday, December 20, 2014

12/20 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/paul-vi-basketballs-long-game-panthers-adjusting-to-emerging-national-power-status/2014/12/19/8cfeac84-7a33-11e4-b821-503cc7efed9e_story.html
Good article on Frank Howard's Paul VI school rise to becoming a national power in Basketball.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1493346-notebook-back-on-the-board
2017 PVI PG Aaron Thompson talks about stepping up in his role and having interest from SU.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/8318266547243400582/blair-54-at-pope-john-70-boys-basketball/
Moustapha Diagne opens the season with 24pts and 16rbs in a 70-54 win.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/8318261547110400292/big-night-for-nottinghams-nate-knight-hands-liverpool-first-boys-basketball-loss/
2017 PG Malik Zachery leads the way for Nottingham's 4th straight win scoring 17pts, 6ast, and 5stls in a 81-54 victory against Section 3 #2 ranked Liverpool.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1494247-kreul-classic-recap
2017 Guard Jamir Moultrie noted as a standout performer and mentions interest from SU at the Kreul Classic.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/2318241547186400559/hun-31-at-trenton-catholic-49-boys-basketball/
In his season debut Malachi Richardson leads the way with 21pts in a 49-31 victory.

http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/2318244547182400469/no-5-st-vincent-st-mary-boys-basketball-defeats-st-benedicts-nj-63-57-in-lebron-james-classic/
2017 Guard Trevon Duval scores 15pts in a losing effort to LeBron James alma mater SVSM 63-57.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/2318240547180400567/nottinghams-nate-knight-comes-up-big-again-in-67-56-victory-over-edison/
Zachery chips in with 11pts in another Nottingham victory.

http://www.cityofpalmsclassic.com/2014stats/Game-19.html
Box Score of Frank Howard and VJ King PVI's squad against Wheeler.

http://www.cityofpalmsclassic.com/2014stats/Game-20.html
Box Score of the 2016 PG matchup between the teams of Howard Washington and Kobi Simmons.

Daily Updates
Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

2016 Montverde PG Howard Washington is a lot of fun to watch. He's already hit a mid-range jumper in transition and thrown a couple assists.

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Howard Washington with back-to-back threes. Looks way more aggressive since this summer. Montverde up 36-25 at half #CityofPalms

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10

Howard Washington having a solid first half thus far. Hitting off the catch, nice floater in the lane, quickness has improved

Steven Barnhart ‏@HWHoopsCentral

Plenty of solid plays made by 2016 PG Howard Washington of Montverde Academy. Jumper looking to be improving. #CityofPalms

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit

Montverde (FL) G Howard Washington (@next1howard): 13 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL in a 64-59 win over Wayne

BasketBullhoops ‏@BasketBullhoops

Tyler Lydon, the Syracuse commit, is beginning to heat up. He's hit two back-to-back threes & extends New Hampton's lead to 19. #BBHF

BasketBullhoops ‏@BasketBullhoops

New Hampton wins by 20 thanks to Tyler Lydon's double-double - 20 points and 10 boards from the future Orangeman. #BBHF

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit

St. Francis (GA) G Kobi Simmons (@JordanKobi): 17 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL in a 65-50 win over Florida Air Academy @CityOfPalmsBKB

AllMetroHoops ‏@ehoopsshowcase

6-10 Harry Giles showing his vast skills set. Breaking down defender & kicking out to shooter. #CityofPalms #allmetrohoops #1 ranked player

Justin Young ‏@JustinDYoung

NBA prospects are founded on unique size. Harry Giles has it. 6-9 (maybe taller), incredible skill set, fiery competitor, match-up headache.

Reggie Rankin ‏@ReggieRankin

There has been a young Chris Webber sighting and his name is Harry Giles.

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Harry Giles continues to look great around the rim. Finishing with both hands, attacking the glass. Scary to think he may not be #1 in 2016

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10

Harry Giles with a game high 27 in the win over Whitney Young 84-72. 13-18 from the field. Mr. Productive #CITYOFPALMSCLASSIC

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 27 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 2 BLK in a 84-72 win over Whitney Young

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

2016 Cuse commit Matt Moyer led the way with 20pts(6 dunks) in a 74-35 victory tonight.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Playing on back to back nights, 2016 commit Matt Moyer leads his team with 17pts in a 51-37 victory.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Nottingham's 2017 PG Malik Zachery playing on back to back days scores 11pts, 5ast, and 4stls in a 57-46 win over Edison.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Frank Howard "@Sterlingsilver4: @OttosWorld365 7 Pts 2 boards and 3 ast at half but 0-3 behind the arc wheeler is beating Paul vi 33-24"

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Not sure if he should be used as a primary ball handler, but Franklin Howard has the ability to make plays. #CityofPalms

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels

Syracuse signee Franklin Howard has been aggressive off the bounce. Very talented passer. Good skill level too. Been good in transition.

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Paul VI holds a 46-44 lead at the end of the 3rd. Syracuse commit Franklin Howard has been very impressive #CityofPalms

Boys' Basketball ‏@PVIHoops

Hard Hat winner Franklin Howard 17 points 7 assists 7 rebounds and 2 steals. VJ king with 10 rebounds and the Windex award.

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10

Hard to argue that Howard Washington isn't the second most impressive player for Montverde. Does all the miscellaneous

HoopSeen ‏@hoopseen

Back to back 3s from Howard Washington to give Montverde 43-40 lead with 6:10 to play.

HoopSeen ‏@hoopseen

Howard Washington with another 3. His 3rd this qtr. And fouled. Hits FT. Montverde 50, St. Francis 46

HoopSeen ‏@hoopseen

Kobi Simmons went coast to coast in a gorgeous buzzer beater lay-up St. Francis 13, Montverde 10 after 1. #CityofPalms

Justin Young ‏@JustinDYoung

Kobi Simmons is a nasty zone right now. Making tough shots.

Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247

Kobi Simmons on fire for St. Francis. 17 pts. They take lead 33-32 on his assist. 2:09 left in third.

Jerry Meyer ‏@jerrymeyer247

Montverde 62, St. Francis 59 final Ben Simmons 37 & 18. Malik Beasley 25. Kobi Simmons 25. Intense second half. #CityofPalms

Canadian Ballers ‏@Cdn_Ballers

2016 Howie Washington Jr (@hwashington324) 12 PTS, 3 AST, 2 REB in (9-0) Montverde 62-59 W over St. Francis GA

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10

Aaron Thompson continues to impress with composure and orchestrating skills at the 1 for Paul VI. Not many like him + extra gear

AllMetroHoops ‏@ehoopsshowcase

VJ King looking more aggressive in the second half, has 12 for the game. #CityofPalms 2:45 left.

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10

Whenever VJ King slows down, he is quite the asset on the offensive end. Pull ups with either hand and nice use of angles from out top

Justin Young ‏@JustinDYoung

VJ King had moments for Paul VI. Finished w/ 12 & 8. I've always liked his game Don't care where he's ranked. Think he'll be grt in college.

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels

Harry Giles showing the full arsenal. Mid-range J's, face up drives, jump hooks, protecting rim & grabbing every board in sight.

NextUpRecruits.com ‏@NextUpRecruits

Harry Giles finishes with 29 points, 15 rebounds, 5 blocks in a dominant performance #CityofPalms

Highlights

Harry Giles and crew throw down their own lob city.

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Wednesday, December 31, 2014

12/31-3 News and Notes

Sunday, December 28, 2014

12/28-29 News and Notes

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

12/24 News and Notes

Monday, December 22, 2014

12/22 News and Notes

Saturday, December 20, 2014

12/20 News and Notes

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