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Saturday, January 17, 2015

1/17 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://syracuse.scout.com/story/1501874-hopkins-breaks-down-syracuse-s-2015-class (members)
Mike Hopkins breaks down the whole 2015 class.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1726101
2016 targets Harry Giles and VJ King both noted for their standout play at the Bass Pro TOC.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1502934-roundtable-taking-stock-of-the-sophs
2017 big man target Mohamed Bamba noted as a stock riser.

http://www.newhampton.org/page/News-Detail?pk=957881&fromId=204869
Tyler Lydon scores a team high 14pts in a loss the Brewster Academy.

http://stats.statbroadcast.com/statmonitr/?id=75681
Frank Howard scores 7pts, 7rbs, and 4ast in a loss to Oak Hill. VJ King had a team high 19 and 8rbs.

http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/game/score/2715590/
Moustapha Diagne scores 8pts in Pope John's first loss of the season.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/2017-wing-jordan-tucker-hearing-from-uconn-syracuse-maryland-michigan-to-recruit-him/
2017 Top 25 guard Jordan Tucker says he hears a lot from SU.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/8879105884080642475/kinston-nc-56-at-trenton-catholic-54-boys-basketball/
Malachi Richardson leads all scorers with 25pts in a losing effort to Kinston at the Hoophall Classic.

Daily Updates
Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 17 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK in a 63-55 win over Bentonville @BassProTOfC

NHS Husky Sports @NHSHuskySports ·

MV A Hoops loses to a talented Brewster Academy team 78-68. AJ Turner & Tyler Lydon w 14pts and John Crosby w 13pts.

Team Swerve @TeamSwerve3 ·

Nottingham over B'Ville 69-59 Sophomore PG Malik Zachery leads the way with 25 points 6 assists & 3 steals.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Matt Moyer finished up tonight with a double double scoring 13pts, 10rbs, 5ast, and 2blks in victory.

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 14 PTS, 11 REB, 3 STL, 3 BLK in a 59-49 win over Bishop O'Dowd

Eric Bossi ‏@ebosshoops

Trenton Catholic’s nickname is the Iron Mikes. I love it. SG Malachi Richardson with a couple pure jumpers already #hoophall

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

Malachi Richardson looks like he's tightened up his handle a bit, showing that he's more than just a shooter #HoophallClassic

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10

Malachi Richardson has come out with a purpose today and that is to out show the Kinston bunch with perimeter shooting touch

Eric Bossi ‏@ebosshoops

Malachi Richardson is down w/the #feelslikeleather shot selection movement. Doesn’t need much time/space to get a shot up. Aggressive 4 sure

Evan Daniels ‏@EvanDaniels

Malachi Richardson's body is college ready. He's clearly spent some serious time in the weight room. Bulked up since summer. #Syracuse

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10

Two of the best isolation guys in 15 class going at between Malachi Richardson and Brandon Ingram. Not a shot they can't find from 15-18 ft

Brian Flinn ‏@BFlinnHoops

At the half its Trenton Catholic up 31-27, Malachi Richardson leads all scorers with 15, Brandon Ingram has 9 #HHClassic

Corey Evans ‏@coreyevans_10

Once Malachi Richardson throws more paint touches in scoring arsenal in the half court, Orange commit is going to be one tough stop

Eric Bossi ‏@ebosshoops

Malachi Richardson passes on the jumper, gets to the lane and his lay in cuts Kinston lead to 56-54. #Syracuse signee has 25 #hoophall

AllMetroHoops ‏@ehoopsshowcase

Trenton Catholic had five shots at the basket to tie and came up short vs Kinston. Brandon Ingram 22, Malachi Richardson 25 #hoophall

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit

St. Francis (GA) G Kobi Simmons (@JordanKobi): 19 PTS, 6 AST in a 68-63 win over Whitefield Academy

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria ·

2017 wing Jordan Tucker had 25 and 14 as Stepinac beats Thurgood Marshall 70-65 at @bigapplebball

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria ·

2017 wing Jordan Tucker says he hears a lot from UConn & Syracuse, and that Michigan wants to start recruiting him. Grandfather attended UM

Boys' Basketball @PVIHoops ·

PVI tied at 31 with Bishop O'Dowd at the half. VJ King 14 points 7 rebounds. Aaron Thompson 8 assists.

Jason Hickman @Jason_Hickman ·

V.J. King (27/9) and Franklin Howard (18/4) have really come alive tonight for Paul VI, who leads Bishop O'Dowd 60-58 with 3:12 to go.

Jason Hickman @Jason_Hickman ·

Huge bucket by Paris Austin with 55 seconds to go puts Bishop O'Dowd up 63-62. Franklin Howard responds with 3-pointer. PVI 64-63.

Boys' Basketball @PVIHoops ·

65-64 O'Dowd wins as Franklin Howards shot is short as the buzzer sounds. VJ King hard hat and Windex award with 28 points and 10 rebounds.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

2017 Nottingham PG Malik Zachery had 10pts, 6ast, and 5stls in a 19 point victory over Binghamton

Highlights

Harry Giles Bass Pro TOC opening night highlights.

Harry Giles vs Ivan Rabb.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

1/14-15 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://zagsblog.com/articles/reclassification-a-real-possibility-for-canadian-floor-general-jamal-murray/
Jamal Murray's father states that they'll wait until the season end before making a decision on reclassifying to 2015. SU is currently not in the mix.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-3567629189830909635/pennsauken-38-at-trenton-catholic-61-boys-basketball/
Malachi Richardson scores 8pts in a 61-38 victory.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/-3567629189829909634/nottingham-avenges-early-season-loss-to-c-ns/
2017 PG Malik Zachery leads the way 20pts in a 59-46 victory.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/1432393810211090310/sparta-45-at-pope-john-75-boys-basketball/
Moustapha Diagne leads the way with 19pts, 12rbs, and 3blks in a 30pts. Diagne also ended up scoring over 1,000 points in his HS career.

http://www.newhampton.org/page/News-Detail?pk=957248&fromId=204869
Tyler Lydon scores the game winning basket and leads the way with a career high of 31pts in a 72-70 victory.

http://ottosgrove.com/malachi-richardson-might-be-a-burger-boy/
Good piece about Richardson and his McDonald's All American chances.

http://ottosgrove.com/catching-up-with-2017-pg-malik-zachery/
Q and A with 2017 PG Malik Zachery.

Daily Updates
Evan Daniels @EvanDaniels ·

Thomas Bryant (http://foxs.pt/1BjdpX5 ) will take a visit to Kentucky tonight. UK is playing Missouri, who Bryant is also considering.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·
Thomas Bryant racking up these visits to UK I see lately. With CMac most likely returning, things will definitely get interesting. #Cuse

Boys' Basketball @PVIHoops ·

Hard hat and lunch paul winner Aaron Thompson 11 pts 10 stls 4 ass 7 def 2 reb 2 blocks. Windex Franklin Howard 8 reb

Thomas Bryant racking up these visits to UK I see lately. With CMac most likely returning, things will definitely get interesting. #Cuse

Boys' Basketball @PVIHoops ·

PVI up 39-24 at the half. Franklin Howard 14 pts 3 assists 4 reb 2 stls. Aaron Thompson 7 points 6 deflections 7 stls

Boys' Basketball @PVIHoops ·

Hard hat and lunch paul winner Aaron Thompson 11 pts 10 stls 4 ass 7 def 2 reb 2 blocks. Windex Franklin Howard 8 reb pic.twitter.com/cVUz2sernR

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 20 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST vs. FCD

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

Nice! "@NHSHuskySports: MV A Basketball with a big 72-70 win over Bridgton Academy! Tyler Lydon with 31pts and John Crosby with 15 pts!"

Pope John Basketball @PopeJohnBball ·

Pope John defeats rival Sparta HS 75-45. Moustapha Diagne earns 1000th HS career pt. And Pope John just moved to #1 ranking in NJ.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

PVI up 11-9 after 1. Frank Howard with 7pts but just picked up his 2nd foul and now has to sit.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

My man @Jesussss_ with several nice dimes early on in the 3rd qtr. PVI rolling up 16 now.

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365 ·

VJ King now in double figures with 14pts.

Eric Bossi ‏@ebosshoops

V.J. King shooting a very high percentage on ahead of the pack layups and dunks.

Dean Francis ‏@OttosWorld365

PVI wins in a blowout. Frank Howard(@Jesussss_) finishes with 12pts and VJ King(@VJKing13) had a game high 18pts. #cuserecruiting

Highlights

Thomas Bryant Mustang Madness mixtape.

Saturday, January 10, 2015

1/10-11 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1723404 (members)
Update on 2016 PG Howard Washington.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1500287-kobi-simmons-junior-primer (members)
Evaluation premier on 2016 CG Kobi Simmons.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-5124707321290254499/moorestown-53-at-trenton-catholic-72-boys-basketball/
Malachi Richardson scores 18pts in a 72-53 victory.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/-4124706321285254415/zachery-has-career-high-and-nottingham-beats-liverpool-for-second-time/
2017 PG Malik Zachery scores a career high 27pts in a 77-62 win.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-1567635189814909529/vernon-29-at-pope-john-86-boys-basketball/
Moustapha Diagne scores a game high 22pts, 14rbs, and 2blks in a 86-29 win.

http://www.givengobasketball.com/jonathan-kabongo-article
Keep an eye on 2018 PG prospect Jonathan Kabongo, the younger brother of former Texas guard Myck.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/thomas-bryant-talks-about-his-four-schools/
Thomas Bryant gives an update on his recruitment.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-2567613189691909420/trenton-catholic-77-at-medford-tech-75-boys-basketball/
Richardson scores 19pts in a 77-75 win.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/wcac-boys-basketball-no-13-mcnamara-beats-no-19-paul-vi-71-60/2015/01/10/ff32fcb6-9887-11e4-aabd-d0b93ff613d5_story.html
2017 Guard Jamir Moultrie leads all scorers with 23pts in a 71-60 win over Frank Howard's PVI squad.

http://www.newhampton.org/page/News-Detail?pk=956424&fromId=204869
Tyler Lydon scores a season high 27pts in a 20pt victory.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/-4124704321304254473/j-d-rolls-past-fulton-on-the-road-still-perfect-in-league-play/
James Boeheim scores 12pts in a 16pt win.

Daily Updates
Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit

Paul VI (VA) G Frank Howard (@Jesussss_): 17 PTS, 6 AST, 5 REB in a 65-44 win over Good Counsel

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit

Paul VI (VA) F VJ King (@VJKing13): 16 PTS, 6 REB in a 65-44 win over Good Counsel

Jason Morrow‏@JMorrowF150

Moyer opens the scoring with a putback and-one And Jobe commits the foul. 2-0 GL.

Gahanna Boys Hoops‏@GAHANNALINCOLNB

Moyer with another bucket. 4-0 Lions

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365

Frank Howard showing off them PG skills. "@CapitolHoops: @Jesussss_ beautiful dime to VJ king for the first bucket of game"

Capitol Hoops‏@CapitolHoops

HALFTIME MCNAMARA 36 PAUL VI 26 Hi points. Mcnamara. Moultrie 11 Jenkins 11 Dixon 8 Paul VI. Manigault 11 king 8 howard 5

NextUpRecruits.com‏@NextUpRecruits

Thomas Bryant with back to back HUGE dunks to open the game. HPrep 5-0 early #MustangMadness

Pat Lawless‏@GiveNGobball

Here at the Bishop McNamara-Paul VI game and I am very impressed with the play of soph guard Jamir Moultrie. He has shot very well.

Capitol Hoops‏@CapitolHoops

J Moultrie has 18 points in games first 18 mins

Courtside Films‏@CourtsideFilms

After 1Q Huntington Prep leads by 1. Thomas Bryant out here eatin! Unstoppable down low

Courtside Films‏@CourtsideFilms

At the half Huntington Prep leads Quality Education 36-30. Thomas Bryant has been dominating. Jerron Love playing well for QE

Capitol Hoops‏@CapitolHoops

FINAL SCORE MCNAMARA 71. PAUL VI 60. Leaders. Mcnamara moultrie 23 jenkins 21. PVI Manigault 17 Howard 16

Boys' Basketball‏@PVIHoops

Final score McNamara 71 PVI 60. Hard Hat and Windex to Franklin Howard 16 points 7 rebounds 5 steals 5 assists 2 blocks

Matthew Moyer‏@ballout4ever

I struggled soooo much but we got the dub and better yet we are UNDEFEATED!!! #ROADTOSTATES

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit

Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles III (@TheReal_HG3): 32 PTS, 13 REB in a 71-59 win over Davidson

NextUpRecruits.com‏@NextUpRecruits

Malik Newman has 19 and is going at it with Miles Bridges, Thomas Bryant has been a warrior and has 19 also #MustangMadness

NextUpRecruits.com‏@NextUpRecruits

Thomas Bryant up to 25 points and countless boards and blocks, Malik Newman up to 22 points

Courtside Films‏@CourtsideFilms

Thomas Bryant is just too much to handle for Callaway's D. Already with 30pts and 7 mins left in the 4th quarter

NextUpRecruits.com‏@NextUpRecruits

Box Score from HPrep-Callaway game. Malik Newman 35+14, Thomas Bryant 33+14, 4 blocks #MustangMadness

Nick Whitmore @CoachWhitmore ·

Tyler Lydon being recognized at school meeting for his Gold Medal performance with Team USA this summer.

Nick Whitmore @CoachWhitmore ·

Tyler Lydon being recognized at school meeting for his Gold Medal performance with Team USA this summer. pic.twitter.com/t5RqAYCnPy

Highlights

Frank Howard with a sweet dish to VJ King for the deuce.

PVI vs McNamara hughlights. Howard #1 and King #13 in dark. Moultrie #2 in white.

Monday, January 5, 2015

1/5-6 News and Notes

Articles and Recaps
http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/6875335678671745294/boys-basketball-diagnes-21-points-fuel-no-3-pope-johns-win-over-no-9-gill-st-bernards/
Moustapha Diagne leads the way with 21pts, 14rbs, and 4blks in a Pope John victory over Gill St. Bernard's. GSB was without Tyus Battle.

http://scouthoops.scout.com/story/1499008-bryant-doing-his-research (members)
Thomas Bryant talks about focusing on his season and making a college decision after it's over.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/6875336678677745406/watch-highlights-and-photos-from-st-benedicts-65-46-win-over-paterson-eastside/
2017 Guard Trevon Duval leads the way for St. Benedict's with 18pts in a 65-46 win over Paterson Eastside.

http://ottosgrove.com/qa-with-hoops-recruiting-guru-dean-francis-vol-ii/
From the good folks at the Otto's Grove website, presents a Q and A by yours truly.

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/article.aspx?articleid=2f20fe01-0b98-46a6-9a06-546d2056d1ba&page=1
Maxpreps HS Top 25. Huntington Prep(Bryant) #3, Pope John(Diagne) #25.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/4875342678801745648/j-d-rebounds-from-loss-to-cba-blows-out-buffalos-st-joes/
James Boeheim scores 15pts, knocking down three 3's in a 75-49 win.

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/7875336678691745465/pope-john-70-at-delbarton-46-boys-basketball/
Moustapha Diagne has 18pts, 16rbs, and 3blks in a 70-46 win.

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/7875343678691745407/nottingham-holds-off-corcoran-though-both-city-teams-look-ready-to-challenge-henninger/
2017 PG Malik Zachery leads his team with 19pts in a 72-67 victory.

Daily Updates
Antonio Olivero‏@antonioolivero

Both teams look solid early, pace and poise on both sides and so much length. Pope John leads 7-4, Diange great interior pass.

Antonio Olivero‏@antonioolivero

Diagne w/ a savage block, Pope John solid man D and Diagne great spin move on block gives PJ 48-39 lead, 5:32 left

Antonio Olivero‏@antonioolivero

FINAL: @PopeJohnBball defeats Gill St. Bernard's 65-52, Diagne w/ 21 pts

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365

Another game, another victory for 2016 Cuse commit Matt Moyer with 16pts(three 3's), 10rbs, 4ast, 2blks, and 2stls tonight.

Highlights

Thomas Bryant Cancer Research Classic mix.

Matt Moyer latest mixtape.

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