1/31 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/tyus-battle-to-make-season-debut-looking-to-cut-list/
Tyus Battle ready to make his season debut on Saturday. Plus his father gives a little update on his recruitment.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/-8640949227010303/williams-career-night-boosts-j-d-over-homer/
James Boeheim scores 13pts in a 16pt win.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-1008657949373010616/boys-basketball-malachi-richardson-nets-25-shoots-no-8-trenton-catholic-past-lakewood/
Malachi Richardson leads the way with 25pts with 4 threes in a 63-40 win over Lakewood.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-1008657949374010618/ridge-37-at-gill-st-bernards-70-boys-basketball/
Battle scores 14pts and 6rbs in his season debut.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-1008657949370010508/st-benedicts-75-at-pope-john-61-boys-basketball/
2017 Guard target Trevon Duval leads his St. Benedict's squad with 18pts in a 75-61 win over Moustaspha Diagne's Pope John squad. Diagne had 18pts, 12rbs, and 4blks.

http://www.newhampton.org/page/News-Detail?pk=960716&fromId=204869
Tyler Lydon leads the way with 22pts in a 63-61 victory over Northfield Mount Hermon.

http://ottosgrove.com/stretching-the-floor-with-su-hoops-commit-tyler-lydon/
Good interview with Lydon from the folks over at Ottosgrove.com


Daily Updates
Dean Francis @OttosWorld365  ·  53m 53 minutes ago

Tyus Battle ready to make his season debut. RT @kidmamba23: Blessed to be back on the court tomorrow Home game against Ridge at 7

 

Andrew Slater ‏@ASlater247 24m24 minutes ago

#Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara @Coach_McNamara is currently watching Jordan Tucker'17

 

Boys' Basketball ‏@PVIHoops 17m17 minutes ago

At the half 36-30 PVI with the lead. VJ King 15 pts. Corey Manigault 7 rebounds (6 offensive). Franklin Howard 5 assists.

 

Zach Fleer ‏@ZachFleerLGHL 31m31 minutes ago

Moyer with a three. Gahanna trails 38-31 with 4:37 in the third. Has five points this quarter

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365  ·  44m 44 minutes ago

2016 SU commit Matt Moyer has a double double with 10pts and 10rbs in a close loss tonight to Newark 52-49.

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit Jan 31

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3) scores 22 PTS in a 55-51 win over FCD

 

Pat Lawless ‏@GiveNGobball 19h19 hours ago

I was very impressed with the way Tyus Battle played in his first game back from injury. Looked like the same HM prospect he's always been.

Mike Kinney ‏@MikeKinneyHS 4h4 hours ago

Not just about pts. Tyus Battle 14 in long-awaited return for Gill St Bernard's. Knights beat Ridge 70-37, after losing 51-37 without him

Boys' Basketball @PVIHoops  ·  1h 1 hour ago

Hard Hat Award:VJ King 32 pts 8 reb, 3 stls, 2 ass, Windex Corey Manigault 11 rebo; Lunch Pail Aaron Thompson 6 pts, 11 ass, 6 stls, 4 reb

Highlights

Paul VI vs Bishop O'Connell highlights and interview. Frank Howard #1, VJ King #13, Aaron Thompson #2.


Trevon Duval Super Soph mixtape.

1/29 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.newhampton.org/page/News-Detail?pk=959564&fromId=204869
Tyler Lydon in a losing effort chips in with 12pts.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/01/mcdonalds_all-american_game_rosters_malachi_richardson_thomas_bryant.html
Malachi Richardson and Thomas Bryant both make the McDonald's All American team.

http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketball/story/2015-01-28/harry-giles-recruit-commit-kentucky-syracuse-scouting-report-wesleyan-christian-duke-unc-Kansas
SU noted as one of the five schools recruiting 2016 PF Harry Giles the hardest.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/8991378050577989185/bordentown-54-at-trenton-catholic-75-boys-basketball/
After being named to the McDonald's All American team, Ricardson scores 13pts with three 3's in a 21 point victory.

http://ottosgrove.com/could-jordan-tucker-be-syracuses-next-great-wing/
Background and info on 2017 SG/SF Jordan Tucker.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1507305-keita-talks-visits (members)
2016 Big man target Sedee Keita gives an update on his recruitment.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1507307-updated-2016-top-100
Scout updated 2016 rankings. 1)Harry Giles, 9)Kobi Simmons, 12)Tyus Battle, 14)VJ King, 58)Tony Carr, 63)Matt Moyer, 66)Howard Washington, 80)Eddie Ekiyor.


Daily Updates
Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 6h6 hours ago

Huntington Prep (WV) F Thomas Bryant: 19 PTS, 10 REB in a 69-42 win over Mountain Mission

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 2h2 hours ago

Harry Giles (@TheReal_HG3) went for 20 & 9 tonight. Scored his 1,000 point.

Harry Giles @TheReal_HG3  ·  2h 2 hours ago

Extremely blessed to have scored my 1000 career point in just 2 years. Without God and Teammates this achievement wouldn't be possible!

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 1h1 hour ago

Gahanna Lincoln (OH) G Matt Moyer (@ballout4ever) scores 13 PTS in a 60-38 win over Groveport

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365  ·  3s 4 seconds ago

2017 Nottingham PG Malik Zachery leads the way with 23pts and 5ast in a 68-57 victory over Utica Proctor tonight.

 

Highlights

VJ King Junior season mixtape.

1/24-25 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/4991368050687989522/rancocas-valley-59-at-trenton-catholic-75-boys-basketball/
Malachi Richardson scores a season high 34pts with 5 threes in a 16pt victory.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/4991359050539989246/third-quarter-run-lifts-henninger-boys-to-35-52-win-over-nottingham/
2017 PG Malik Zachery scores a team high 17pts in a 1pt loss to Henninger.

http://ottosgrove.com/checking-in-on-16-hoops-commit-matthew-moyer/
Checking in on 2016 commit Matt Moyer.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2507612/
Moustapha Diagne has a double double with 15pts and 15rbs in a 99-73 victory over Mount Olive.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2657159/
Moustapha Diagne scores 6pts, 16rbs, and 4blks in a 72-40 win over University in the Newark Invitational.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-8455369023109562281/boys-basketball-roselle-catholic-and-chris-silva-roll-past-st-benedicts-at-nni/
2017 Guard Trevon Duval scores 8pts and 5rbs in a 70-44 defeat.


Daily Updates
Jason Morrow ‏@JMorrowF150 7m7 minutes ago

END ONE: Gahanna 22, Pickerington Central 15. Everybody gets an open shot tonight. Matt Moyer with 6 pts/6 reb already.

 

Jason Morrow ‏@JMorrowF150 6m6 minutes ago

HALF: Gahanna 37, Pickerington Central 32. Nick Ward 12p/5r, Matt Moyer 10p/9r. Jalen Tate 10p/5r/3s, Ibi Watson 7p/2r.

 

Dean Francis ‏@OttosWorld365 7m7 minutes ago

2016 SU commit Matt Moyer had 14pts, 10rbs, 3blks, and 2stls in a 62-61 victory tonight against Pickerington Central.

 

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 1h1 hour ago

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 25 PTS, 14 REB in a 72-56 win over HPCA

 

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 7m7 minutes ago

Paul VI (VA) G Frank Howard (@Jesussss_) scores 14 PTS in a 69-45 win over Good Counsel

 

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 7m7 minutes ago

Paul VI (VA) F VJ King (@VJKing13): 13 PTS, 11 REB in a 69-45 win over Good Counsel

 

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365  ·  2h 2 hours ago

2017 Nottingham PG Malik Zachery had a team high 17pts and 5ast in a 53-52 loss to section 3 #1 Henninger today.

Prep Circuit @PrepCircuit  ·  3h 3 hours ago

Gahanna Lincoln (OH) G Matt Moyer (@ballout4ever): 10 PTS, 7 REB vs. Wayne

 

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 10h10 hours ago Town 'n' Country, FL

Thomas Bryant with shot block on one end and transition oop finish on the other. Unbelievable motor

 

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 5h5 hours ago Tampa, FL

Thomas Bryant is one of the most consistent producers in America. Lethal inside who runs the floor with a purpose. 10 + 8 guy next yr

 

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 9h9 hours ago

Huntington Prep (WV) F Thomas Bryant scores 17 PTS in a 68-62 win over Oldsmar Christian

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365  ·  43s 44 seconds ago

2017 Cuse offer "@PrepCircuit: Stepinac (NY) G Jordan Tucker (@Therealjtucks): 38 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST vs. Molloy

Highlights

Thomas Bryant senior mixtape.


2017 PG Aaron Thompson mixtape.

1/22 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1727513
2016 Forward VJ King noted for his big 38pt performance at the Hoophall Classic.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/6991383050688989464/newark-tech-56-at-pope-john-57-boys-basketball/
Moustapha Diagne led the way with 16pts and 16rbs in a one point victory.

http://www.news-record.com/sports/hsxtra/basketball/greensboro-day-trumps-wesleyan/article_449ec46a-a120-11e4-94ce-27dec82f7e0e.html
In a losing effort 2016 PF Harry Giles led his team in scoring, rebounds, and blocks in front of Duke's Coach K.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/order/true
ESPN updated 2015 top 100. 19)Richardson, 22)Bryant, 55)Diagne, 64)Lydon, 91)Howard

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2016/order/true
ESPN updated 2016 top 60. 2)Giles, 5)Simmons, 15)Battle, 19)King, 57)Keita, 58)Moyer

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2017/view/super60/sort/rank/order/true
ESPN updated 2017 top 25. 6)Bowen, 15)Duval, 21)Coleman, 22)Bamba

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/01/syracuse_basketball_recruit_frank_howard.html
Good article about Frank Howard bouncing back this season from injury and learning the PG position.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2503364/
Malachi Richardson leads the way with 21pts in a 19pt victory.

http://ottosgrove.com/moustapha-diagne-will-be-a-force-for-syracuse/
Overview of Moustapha Diagne's game.


Daily Updates
Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 28m28 minutes ago

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 23 PTS, 16 REB, 5 BLK vs. Greensboro Day

Highlights

Sedee Keita with a couple of nice flushes.


Malachi Richardson Hoophall Classic highlights.


Malik Zachery mid-season highlights.

1/20 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/01/syracuse_recruit_tyler_lydon_makes_the_case_that_hes_more_than_simply_a_3-point.html
http://ottosgrove.com/dont-sleep-on-tyler-lydon/
Good articles about Tyler Lydon's overall skillset.

http://duke.247sports.com/Article/Hoop-Hall-Classic-Day-2-34883470
Tyler Lydon noted for his standout play at the Hoophall Classic.

http://www.allmetrohoops.com/index.php/component/content/article/87-news-articles/387-2015-hoophall-classic-sat-sun
Malachi Richardson noted for his standout play at the Hoophall Classic.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1503661-flyin-to-the-hoop-day-three (members)
2016 Big man target Sedee Keita noted for his play and upside and the Flyin to the Hoop tourney.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1503671-hoop-hall-day-two-rundown
Thomas Bryant noted for his standout play at the Hoophall Classic.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/01/syracuse_recruit_frank_howard_rough_game_hoophall_classic.html
Recap of Frank Howard and VJ King's game at the Hoophall Classic.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/7879089883954642225/boys-basketball-trevon-duvals-22-points-help-st-benedicts-hold-off-newark-east-side/
2017 Guard target Trevon Duval leads the way with 22pts and 5rbs in a victory.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1503956-flyin-to-the-hoop-day-four (members)
2016 Commit Matt Moyer and 2016 big man target Sedee Keita noted for their performance at the Flyin to the Hoop tourney.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1727441
Thomas Bryant noted for his play at the Hoophall Classic.


Daily Updates
Elias Sbiet ‏@Elias_NPH 4h4 hours ago Springfield, MA

Howard Washington opens up scoring for Montverde to start second half with a 3. Breaks the tie #HHClassic

 

Elias Sbiet ‏@Elias_NPH 4h4 hours ago

Howard Washington 5th assist, Ben Simmons finishes with the slam. Montverde 48-43 starting 4th #HHClassic

 

Frank Burlison ‏@FrankieBur 4h4 hours ago

Howard Washington jumper has been Montverde's second best option. Up9.

 

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops 4h4 hours ago

Howard Washington is going to have a ton of new suitors by the end of the Spring live period. Smooth PG who can really shoot it #HHClassic

 

Steve Keller ‏@SteveKellerNRR 4h4 hours ago

Montverde now up 9/Unheralded Sr PG Howard Washington coming alive with a couple 3s/Kid can flat out run a team/

 

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops 3h3 hours ago

Montverde wins 75-56 behind an impressive performance from Simmons, Moore, and Howard Washington. Up next is Chaminade (MO) vs Paul VI (VA)

 

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 30m30 minutes ago

Montverde (FL) G Howard Washington (@next1howard): 8 PTS, 6 AST, 8 STL in a 76-57 win over Bishop Gorman

 

Boys' Basketball ‏@PVIHoops 3h3 hours ago

38-31 Chaminade at the half. VJ King with 15 points Franklin Howard 6 assists.

 

Donna Ditota ‏@DonnaDitota1 3h3 hours ago

Frank Howard has looked really good early here. Two slick passes on the break for assists; a nice finish in transition.

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 4m4 minutes ago

Paul VI (VA) G Frank Howard (@Jesussss_): 13 PTS, 4 AST, 4 STL vs. Chaminade

 

Rick Lewis ‏@Coach_Rick57 3h3 hours ago

6'7 Jr. VJ King of Paul VI has such a smooth/fluid game. Impressed on how he allows game come to him. 15 1st half pts 5-10 FGM-A 5-6 FTM-A

 

Eric Bossi ‏@ebosshoops 2h2 hours ago

Thank goodness for Paul VI junior wing VJ King came to play. Without him it would be really out of hNd. As it is down 16. #hoophall

 

Rick Lewis ‏@Coach_Rick57 2h2 hours ago

VJ King of Paul VI is plain out nasty in the open court. So smooth and graceful

 

AllMetroHoops ‏@ehoopsshowcase 2h2 hours ago

VJ King scoring in a variety of ways tonight, has 32 and going to the line for another after getting fouled on the break #hhclassic

 

Jim Halley ‏@jimhalley 2h2 hours ago

VJ King has 38 freakin' points for Paul VI.

 

GRADS ‏@MGRADS 2h2 hours ago

VJ King is a problem. There are 15 guys better than him. That has to be the best class ever

 

 

Highlights

Frank Howard Bass Pro TOC Mixtape.


Harry Giles Bass Pro TOC Mixtape.


Malachi Richardson vs Brandon Ingram at the Hoophall Classic.

 

1/18 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=75685
Frank Howard scores 21pts, 4rbs, and 5ast in a 1pt loss. VJ King scores a team high 28pts with 10rbs.

http://stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=75686
2016 PF Harry Giles scores 23pts, 15rbs, and 4ast in defeat to Oak Hill in the Bass Pro TOC Championship game.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1503291-hoop-hall-day-one-rundown
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1726462
http://duke.247sports.com/Article/Hoop-Hall-Classic-2015-Day-1-34845946
http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncbrecruiting/on-the-trail/post?id=12714 (members)
Malachi Richardson noted for his standout play at the Hoophall Classic.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/game/score/2720465/
Moustapha Diagne leads the way 18pts, 5rbs, and 2blks in a 68-43 win.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/01/syracuse_basketball_target_thomas_bryant_hoophall_classic_decision_march_likely.html
Thomas Bryant gives an update on his recruitment and says he'll decide after the season.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/01/syracuse_basketball_recruit_tyler_lydon_leads_new_hampton_to_a_hoophall_win_is_n.html
Tyler Lydon earns game MVP honors after leading his team in points and rebounds for a victory at the Hoophall Classic.


Daily Updates
Burger King Classic @BKClassicErie  ·  6h 6 hours ago

Syracuse commit Moustapha Diagne now steps out for @PopeJohnBball 3-ball and the Lions lead 36-23 with 5:20 left in the third.

 

Burger King Classic @BKClassicErie  ·  6h 6 hours ago

Diagne now a jump-hook in the lane. He's showing off the complete arsenal and @PopeJohnBball leads Prep 40-23.

 

Burger King Classic @BKClassicErie  ·  6h 6 hours ago

Diagne goes outside again, this time for a 17-footer. He has 16 and it's 62-34 with 4:51 remaining.

 

Hannah Hasson‏@hannahhassonn 6h6 hours ago

*FINAL: 68-43 PJ over @PrepVilla. Moustapha Diagne 18pts, James Scott 17 pts, Jeromy Rodriguez 8pt and 19 rebounds

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 1h1 hour ago

Thomas Bryant typical self in controlling the interior and ramping up the volume in this one. Doesnt lack the entertainment value

 

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels 1h1 hour ago

Thomas Bryant with an And 1 finish in transition then casually looks at the coaches section & hits them with a mini-flex/stare down.

 

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops 1h1 hour ago

Thomas Bryant starting to pick it up a notch offensively. He's proving again why he's one of the top bigs in the country

 

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 1h1 hour ago Springfield, MA

Huntington gets the quality victory over OSNA. Bryant with typical double double and Jones with 7 deep balls and 27 total

 

Dinos Trigonis ‏@trigonis30 2h2 hours ago

Thomas Bryant might be unorthodox but there is no denying his energy, hustle and blue-collar work ethic #HoopHall

 

Jeff Borzello ‏@jeffborzello 50m50 minutes ago

Five-star forward Thomas Bryant said he plans to take an official visit to Kentucky. Date not set yet.

Donna Ditota ‏@DonnaDitota1 44m44 minutes ago

Tyler Lydon just threw down a big, bouncy dunk.

 

Elias Sbiet ‏@Elias_NPH 33m33 minutes ago Springfield, MA

New Hampton been in control over St. Andrew's, lead 42-31. Eddie Ekiyor letting nothing easy go in the paint. Defensive improvement clear

 

Donna Ditota ‏@DonnaDitota1 32m32 minutes ago

One more highlight reel-worthy slam from Tyler Lydon, who took off from the free throw line, aided by a dribbled and slammed with two hands.

 

HoopDreamsMag.com ‏@HoopDreamsMag 31m31 minutes ago

New Hampton leads St. Andrews 53-38 with 4:36 left to play. Tyler Lydon with a number of highlight feel dunks in this one

 

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops 15m15 minutes ago

New Hampton pulls away for the comfortable wing. Syracuse commit Tyler Lydon led the way. Up next is NMH (MA) vs Tilton (NH) #HHClassic

 

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10 23m23 minutes ago

Thought Tyler Lydon looked the most explosive that I've ever seen him. Future Orange forward has some unique qualities to him

 

Dean Francis ‏@OttosWorld365 47m47 minutes ago

In a pair of victories #Cuse commit Tyler Lydon led his team with 10pts and 7rbs, while Cuse target Thomas Bryant had 11pts and 10rbs.

 

 

Highlights

VJ King Bass Pro TOC mixtape.