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  ·  50m 50 minutes ago

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  ·  12m 12 minutes ago 
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  ·  5h 5 hours ago

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  ·  6h 6 hours ago

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  ·  5h 5 hours ago

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 15h15 hours ago

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

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365  ·  3h 3 hours ago

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  ·  5h 5 hours ago

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  ·  33m 33 minutes ago

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  ·  6m 6 minutes ago

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

 

Dean Francis @OttosWorld365  ·  1m 1 minute ago

VJ King now in double figures with 14pts.

 

Eric Bossi ‏@ebosshoops 7m7 minutes ago

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

Dean Francis ‏@OttosWorld365 10m10 minutes ago

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.

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 1h1 hour ago

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

 

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit 2h2 hours ago

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

Jason Morrow‏@JMorrowF150 7m7 minutes ago

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

 

Gahanna Boys Hoops‏@GAHANNALINCOLNB 7m7 minutes ago

Moyer with another bucket. 4-0 Lions

 

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365 2m2 minutes ago

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

 

Capitol Hoops‏@CapitolHoops 31m31 minutes ago

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 31m31 minutes ago

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

 

Pat Lawless‏@GiveNGobball 31m31 minutes ago

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 30m30 minutes ago

J Moultrie has 18 points in games first 18 mins

 

Courtside Films‏@CourtsideFilms 26m26 minutes ago

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

 

Courtside Films‏@CourtsideFilms 57m57 minutes ago

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

 

Capitol Hoops‏@CapitolHoops 53m53 minutes ago

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

 

Boys' Basketball‏@PVIHoops 54m54 minutes ago

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 1h1 hour ago

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

 

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit 2h2 hours ago

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

NextUpRecruits.com‏@NextUpRecruits 4h4 hours ago

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 3h3 hours ago

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

 

Courtside Films‏@CourtsideFilms 3h3 hours ago

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 3h3 hours ago

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

Nick Whitmore @CoachWhitmore  ·  Jan 9

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

 
Nick Whitmore @CoachWhitmore  ·  Jan 9

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.

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 2h2 hours ago

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 43m43 minutes ago

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 24m24 minutes ago

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

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365 2h2 hours ago

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.

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 26m26 minutes ago

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

 

Prep Circuit ‏@PrepCircuit 20m20 minutes ago

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

 

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit 25m25 minutes ago

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  ·  18h 18 hours ago         

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

 

Jamie Shaw‏@JamieShaw5 3h3 hours ago

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 2h2 hours ago

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

Mike Kinney‏@MikeKinneyHS 2h2 hours ago

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

 

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365 3m3 minutes ago

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.

 

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 2h2 hours ago

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

Eric Hampford‏@3ricHampford 17m17 minutes ago

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 1m1 minute ago

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 18m18 minutes ago

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 16m16 minutes ago

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

 

 Steve Keller‏@SteveKellerNRR 40m40 minutes ago

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 47m47 minutes ago

Official stuff Height: 6'10 Weight: 225

 

Dean Francis‏@OttosWorld365 13m13 minutes ago

Thomas Bryant baby!!!! "@Fordo444: Hanging out with the next great Syracuse big man! pic.twitter.com/Mltu0MgyUl"

Kevin Maloney‏@KevMaloney33 14m14 minutes ago

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 1m1 minute ago

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 31m31 minutes ago

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

 

Scott Greene‏@TerrapinNation 24m24 minutes ago

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 5h5 hours ago

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

 

Prep Circuit‏@PrepCircuit 3h3 hours ago

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 2h2 hours ago

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