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Carrick FelixThe Arizona High School allstar Carrick Felix not only scored a high of 22 ponits playing for the College of Southern Idaho men's basketball team when outscoring Idaho Select 53-36  but he has also scored high in landing a few scholarship offers to Duke, Market and Kent State.

Arizona High School allstar Carrick Felix 2/5/2010 2:39 PM

Martyre DemarcoMartyre Demarco is among the top-rated prospects on the West Coast. 
The class is loaded with some serious talent, and especially at the point guard position. While this Arizona class lost two if it's top nationally acclaimed prospects, Matt Carlino (Indiana commit) and Nick Johnson before the high school basketball season, Demarco is helping carry the torch for this loaded class of Arizona players.
The talented junior guard is off to a very impressive start this high school season, after leading his Shadow Mountain Matadors (5-0) to this year's championship of the Paradise Valley Invitational. Demarco would earn the award as the Tournament's Most Valuable Player.

 

Martyre Demarco is among the top-rated prospects on the West Coast. 2/8/2010 11:23 PM
Cameron ForteCamron Forte from McClintock High school has been filling it up as of late with multiple 30 point games
Forte has been filling it 2/10/2010 10:34 PM
 
JonJonathan Makkar has all the makings of very good wing player he is begining to show signs of Division 1 potential. As of late this sleeper's hard work and dedication on the floor will soon begin to sprout wings putting some flight back into the lack luster Agua Fria Owls.
6'5 Jonathan Makkar - Making a name for himself!2/10/2010 10:35 PM

6'7 Tyler WimbishTyler Wimbish, a 2011 athlete has been filling it up as of late.  This rising star has been putting in work averaging  15pts  and  8 rebounds per game for Mountain Point High School.  Tyler spent most of the summer working on his game.   Tyler has a great feel for the game he has it!  He can play in the front or back court.  In the front court Tyler has very good low post moves and has developed several counter moves to improve his game in the paint. In the back court Tyler has improved is game with his ability to shoot the mid range jumper and off the dribble drive.

Rising Star 6’7 shooting wing Tyler Wimbish 2/15/2010 9:07 AM

Chris Heren Dysart High Schools senior forward Chris Heren is perceived as one of the top post player in Arizona’s 2010 class. This Xstream Development athlete is an academic all-star he is maintaining a 4.0 GPA and scored a high of 1,400 on the SAT.  After going below the radar for the past year, Heren is emerging and starting to shine. This sleeper is currently averaging 10 and 10 for his High School Dysart Squad and taken then to their second region championship in the past two years.  Heren has developed advanced low post moves which makes him a dynamic offensive threat. He is very crafty around the basket and has a nice 15-18 foot jumper.  Look forward to seeing this emerging star out on the basketball circuit this summer.

6’9 Chris Heren a diamond in the rough starting to shine!2/15/2010 9:08 AM

Using Athletics As A Vehicle To Receiving Scholarshipswww.azcollegeprep.comContact Anthony Wright/Athletic Director: anthonywright@azcollegeprep.com

Phone:480-917-6939

Arizona Prep College2/17/2010 8:13 PM
2010 Academic All West Camp
March 20th, 2010
Mesquite High School
Gilbert, Arizona
Boys (8th grade - Seniors)
Girls (High School)
  • Camp write up, database and video will be provided to top academic schools
  • Games will be recorded and available on the website.
  • Academic All Tournament team will be selected by ArizonaVarsity.com and Academic All West Staff
  • Players will be participate in front of the Arizona Academic All State selection committee
  • Each Camper will participate in 2-3 games (Equal playing time for all)
  • Specific position drills will be provided and recorded for coaches to view.
  • 3-point shoot-outs between games for all participants
  • Each camper will receive a camp shirt and game DVD
  • Lunch will be provided to every participant
  • SAT Guidelines and NCAA Clearinghouse information will be provided (workshop)
  • Prep School opportunities/information will be provided (workshop)
  • Discuss Financial Aide opportunities. Ivy League and many top Academic schools do not offer athletic
    scholarships (workshop)
  • Tournament article will be displayed on Rivals.com network and ArizonaVarsity.com.  Additional media
    coverage by AreaCodesBasketball and HoopsReport
  • Recruiting strategies for attracting Academic Schools will be discussed in our workshops.
  • Top basketball guest speakers will be present
  • DII and DIII Academic coaches plan to attend
    		• 2010 Academic All West Camp - March 20th2/17/2010 8:32 PM
    or view the Tournament info but Coaches you must fill out the Team Registration  The February Frenzy Challenge will be held Saturday – Sunday February 27 thru February 28, 2010.  The tournament will have several special guest appearences. The tournament is for ages 10u, 11u, 12u, 13u  and 14u competition * Play against Youth/Club
    Contact Vernon Holmes 623-332-2538
     
    		Fastbreak February Frenzy Challenge2/19/2010 9:20 AM
    Dysart Team Heren 34 State Playoffs  Chris Heren hits critical Free Throws throws to ice the game when Dysart Beats Peoria 
    		Dysart Fans Go Crazy in Playoff Game!2/22/2010 8:46 AM
    Dream TeamArizona Dream Team(17u) Elite Travel Team Invite Back in Action Again.  Tryouts Wednesday March 3rd 
    Contact Coach Holmes 623-332-2538
    		Arizona Dream Team Tryouts.... Wednesday March 3rd 2/28/2010 9:55 PM
    Arizona Stars Wins Fastbreak 14u Tournament2/28/2010 11:14 PM

    McClintock wins 4a Title

    By: Jeff Meadows HoopsReport.com

    In what was truly a hard fought battle of epic proportions and it all came down to literally the final seconds as McClintock’s Cameron Forte tipped the ball which landed in teammate Terrin Elim’s hands who scored the game winning basket with three seconds left in regulation to give Tempe McClintock high to a 73-71 over Phoenix Sunnyslope for the Arizona Class 4A Division I boys basketball title at Jobing.com Arena.

    Elam's score with three seconds left Saturday lifted Tempe McClintock to victory over defending champion and top-seed Phoenix Sunnyslope for the Class 4A Division I boy’s basketball title at.

    "That was all heart right there," said Elam, who spent much of the second half on the bench with four fouls.

    "I never rebounded so hard in my life," Forte said of the last few seconds.

    McClintock (25-6) captured its first state championship since 1986, behind 6-foot-5 junior swingman Forte's 39 points and incredible will on the glass.

    Forte's four consecutive missed free throws in the final 1:06 allowed Sunnyslope (26-4) to rally, behind, who else, senior guard Royce Woolridge last year's Arizona Big Schools Player of the Year.  With 57 seconds left in regulation, Sunnyslope’s Royce Woolridge scored on a drive to the basket to cut McClintock’s lead to 71-66. He then stole the inbounds pass and nailed a 3 to make it 71-69 with 50 seconds left. A feed inside to a cutting Kurt Foreman tied it with 35 seconds left.

    In the final three seconds, Sunnyslope tried to set up a shot for Kansas-bound Woolridge but he never received the ball. Great team defense by McClintock stalled freshman point guard Alec Wintering who fed the ball inside to Jesse Milleson as time expired before Milleson could get his shot off.

    "We were trying to throw over and get Royce on a back cut, and it didn't happen," Sunnsylope coach Dan Mannix said. "I was kind of hoping he'd take a desperation shot."Woolridge had an excellent game scoring 22 of his 34 points in the second half. McClintock’s Cameron Forte had an even more impressive game by scoring a game high 39 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

    		Tempe MClintock defeats Phoenix Sunnyslope 75-73, Arizona 4A D1 State Champs.3/1/2010 3:43 PM
    6'6 Andre HatchettPRESCOTT VALLEY - For a split second, senior guard Terrell Stoglin thought he lost the Class 4A-Division II state championship for Tucson Santa Rita.
    With three seconds remaining in Saturday's title game and his team up by two, Stoglin went to the free throw line and missed both of shots. On the ensuing play, Tucson Amphitheater got off a 3-pointer that appeared headed for the bottom of the net.

    "I was praying that it didn't go in because that would have been all on me," Stoglin said. "I would have felt awful."
    But to the relief of Stoglin and Santa Rita (25-5), Amphitheater's last-second attempt bounced off the backboard, then the rim, and never made its way through the net.
    No. 2-seed Santa Rita defeated No. 1-seed Amphitheater (29-3) 86-84.
    "That was too close," Stoglin said.
    The game was back and forth all night with five ties and 15 lead changes, but Santa Rita held a four-point lead going into the fourth quarter and appeared to be pulling away for the title.
    But everything changed when senior center Andre Hatchett fouled out with three minutes remaining. After that, Amphitheater mounted a comeback and took the lead with 53 seconds to go.
    But Santa Rita refused to lose.
    It came up with key stops and clutch baskets before Amphitheater's final shot fell just short.
    "I was sitting over there and I didn't want to look," said Hatchett, who finished the game with 26 points. "That was a crazy game, and I'm so happy that we won."
    Santa Rita had lost in three straight title games before it finally prevailed Saturday. And for coach Jim Ferguson, the past failures made this win even sweeter.
    "We really wanted it, and I don't know if this feeling can be matched right now," he said. "I'm just so happy, and so proud of every single one of these guys."
     
    		Tucson Santa Rita wins Class 4A-Division II state championship3/1/2010 4:02 PM
    North wins Back to back
    North High School (28-3) has done it - back-to-back state titles in the 5A Division. First it was the 5A Division-II state title last season, then the 5A Division-I state title Wednesday evening, as the North Mustangs held off a talented Cesar Chavez team, 71-66 for this year's 5A Division-I State Championship.

    After six days, 24 games and far too many M&Ms - note to self: moderation - a look back at the state basketball championships:

    Best team at its level: I didn't see Gilbert Christian, which went undefeated and won all of its games by at least 11 points, so I'll go with Goodyear Estrella Foothills, which captured its third consecutive Class 3A boys title and lost just one game, that to a California team. Estrella Foothills wasn't even tested in the state tournament, winning by 60, 50, 22 and 20 points.

    Best player: What a tough call. Tempe McClintock junior Cameron Forte was outstanding in the games I saw, as was Phoenix Sunnyslope's Royce Woolridge and Phoenix Shadow Mountain's Lexi Kresl.

    But I'll go with Phoenix North's Daniel Bejarano, who led North to the 5A Division I boys title. Bejarano didn't shoot well in the title game against Laveen Cesar Chavez, but he was outstanding in every other facet of the game.

    Best coaching job: Mesa Dobson girls coach Tyler Dumas did an outstanding job preparing his team for Phoenix St. Mary's pressure defense in the Class 5A Division I title game. Dobson had its share of turnovers - and needed a miracle 3-point bank shot from Andrea Jones just to get to overtime - but it was in that position because Dumas drilled into his team how to beat St. Mary's press.

    Player to watch in 2010-11: Has to be McClintock's Forte, the 6-foot-5 lefty junior who got the best of the more heralded Woolridge in their head-to-head matchup. Forte still has a lot to work on - his shot mechanics are awful, he's less than fully engaged defensively and he needs to get stronger - but he has the natural skills to play at a top-level Division I program.

    Best way to go out: Winslow girls' coach Don Petranovich retired after 41 years of coaching with his seventh Class 3A title and eighth overall. Petranovich never seemed to like how his team was playing, but he got enough out of them to walk away with one final triumph.

    Best game: Another tough call. There was the Dobson-St. Mary's overtime clash and the thriller between McClintock and Sunnyslope, but I'll go with the 5A-II boys title contest between Anthem Boulder Creek and Scottsdale Chaparral.

    Both teams were well-coached, both teams played brilliantly, and the game came down to two plays: A 3-pointer by Boulder Creek's Ryan Zettle with 17 seconds left to take a one-point lead, and then an unexpected block by freshman Josh Braun of a Zeke Chapman runner that looked like it was going in to give Chaparral the title.

    Boulder Creek coach Randy Walker said it best afterwards: "This is what a state championship game should be all about."

    Biggest upset: What else? Dobson, the No. 10 seed, defeating No. 1 seed St. Mary's. Few saw that coming.

    Biggest shot: Actually, it's two shots: Jones' 3-pointer to send the Dobson-St. Mary's game to overtime and then her game-winning jumper with six seconds left.

    Here's guessing it's a night she'll remember forever.

    		North Wins back-to-back state titles 3/5/2010 10:25 AM
    Larry LewisUSC went into Arizona and pulled out an underclassman. According to a source, the Trojans picked up a verbal commitment from a 2012 prospect. As Reported Larry Lewis gets offer from USC.
    		Trojans pick up verbal commitment from a 2012 prospect3/8/2010 4:16 PM

     

    By Chad Groth (Beaverblitz.com)

      

    March 9, 2010 – Flagstaff, AZ, The Flagstaff Showcase took place on Sunday March 7, 2010 at Flagstaff High School. This event was an exposure event that featured over 70 kids from grades 8-12. Each player demonstrated his skills in two games and were scouted and evaluated by Ron Coleman (arizonavarsity.com) and Chad Groth (areacodesbasketball.com & beaverblitz.com). Below are top players that stood out at the showcase.

     

    2010 (senior)                                      Ht.       High School

    Koyai Clauschee                                 6’3       Chinle 

    Jesse Tate                                            6’6       Flagstaff

    Skyler Hood                                        6’3       Mohave

    Lorenzo Ford                                      5’11     Desert Vista

    Jr. Esparza                                           6’0       Williams

    Jake Scully                                          6’5       Flagstaff

    Richard Hendrix                                 6’7       River Valley

    Guy Forbis                                          6’0       Williams

    Bradley Stevens                                  6’4       Flagstaff

    Shayn Begay                                       6’0       Monument Valley

    Tyler Tsingine                                     6’0       Flagstaff

    Vince Pinto                                         5’9       Flagstaff

     

    2011 (junior)                                      Ht.       High School

    Kurtis Silversmith                               6’1       St. Michael

    Terrance Lundy                                   5’10     Coconino

    Erick Quesada                                     6’2       Mingus

    Darius Brown                                      6’1       Williams

    Deon Gray                                          5’11     Flagstaff

    Nate Jimmerson                                  6’3       Mohave

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2012 (sophomore)                              Ht.       High School

    Luke Service                                       6’7       Blue Ridge

    Callum Long                                       6’4       Flagstaff

    Zach Switala                                       6’3       Flagstaff

    Chris Garcia                                        5’9       Flagstaff

    Aaron Yazzie                                      5’8       Flagstaff

     

     

    2013 (freshman)                                Ht.       High School

    Maurice Kirby                                     6’8       Flagstaff

    Timothy Johnson                                 6’1       San Carlos

    John Ingram                                        6’3       Coconino

    Andy Bonner                                      6’4       Coconino

    Skyler Zweifel                                                5’10     Sinagua

    Clancy Odegard                                  6’0       Mingus

    Jaran Hoover                                       6’0       Prescott

     

     

    2014 (8th grade)                                  Ht.       Middle School

    Trevor Johnson                                    5’7       Flagstaff MS

    AJ Singer                                            5’4       MEMS

    Matt Long                                           5’8       Flagstaff MS

    Diego Johnson                                    5’8       MEMS

    Devon Lundy                                      5’7       MEMS           

     

    In the senior class Koyai Clauschee (Chinle) and Jesse Tate (Flagstaff) were my top prospects. Maurice Kirby (Flagstaff) was the best overall in his class and is the top recruited prospect out of Northern Arizona. Kirby is being highly recruited by Oregon State and Arizona.  

    		Flagstaff Basketball Showcase discovers top talent3/9/2010 12:58 PM

    DemarcoThe 6-foot-3, 2011 Point Guard Marytre Demarco now takes center stage as the #1 recruited guard coming out of Arizona and arguably the West Coast. This quick and elusive guard has silenced all critics’ with his season ending performance.  A few facts you may not know about Demarco, in his first seven games this season he averaged 35 points per game, while shooting 51 percent from the field.  Taking his game to a new height he set out to break the scoring title. 

    Based on an order from his doctor Demarco was forced to take two weeks off from high school basketball mid season due to tendentious.  After two weeks of rest and healthy again Demarco still finish the season averaging 20 points per game, that’s ridiculous.  Back healthy again Demarco put up 29 points against his conference rival Royce Woolridge who signed with Kansas and earlier this past year he put up 50  points head to head over  Terrell Stoglin who is heading  to the University of Maryland.  If the proof is in what you do and not what other say then he has gotten  it done.

    So who is recruiting Demarco: Cal, Boston College, U of A, Washington, Ucon, Washington State.

    Xstreamdevelopment.com : After working out Martyre Demarco I have found that he has superior talent and has great handles. He has excellent range from the three point line. He can play either the 1 -2- 3 position; this is all based on his toughness. He can create  his own shot, and has multiple counter moves, and is one of the quickest point/ combo guards I have ever worked with.  He is definitely a  five star athlete and easily a top 100 player in the country.

    		6-foot-3, 2011 Point Guard Marytre Demarco takes center stages3/14/2010 7:28 PM
    		The Arizona Republic's All-Arizona boys basketball team3/17/2010 5:46 AM

     

    Carrick FelixXDSPN.com wants to personally Congratulate Carrick Felix and the Felix family in his signing with Duke. I have personally known Carrick Felix  since he was a freshman at Millennium high school. As a high School coach I have seen him grow over the years from a thin lanky kid with his long arms and frame to a heck of a player winning a High School Championship. It is great to see this Xstream athlete succeed at basketball and earn a scholarship and it is also great to see him succeed at life. If you have never met Carrick your first impression will always be he is a very good person to be around. Carrick Good luck from XDSPN.com I am know a Duke Fan!

     

    The Duke Blue Devils broke history Tuesday morning. Over breakfast on Duke’s campus, coach Mike Krzyzewski accepted the first junior college commitment of his tenure at Duke.

     

    Carrick Felix, a small forward out of the College of Southern Idaho, pledge allegiance to the program. Felix is a noted athlete who will have three seasons of eligibility remaining for the Blue Devils.

    “He’s an extreme athlete, a real high flier,” CSI coach Steve Gosar said. “He’s got great conditioning and runs the court really well.

    “He’s a great kid, he plays hard. He’s 6-feet-6, 195 pounds and a great kid. He’s all about winning. He’s got a big upside with three years to play. He’ll be all about the program. He’s got an unbelievable mom who has raised him to be a really good person.”

    Gosar felt like Felix needed to boost his perimeter game and continue working on his ball handling. “He’s got three years to do that and he’ll make the commitment. He’s at a great place where that can happen.”

    Arizona State, South Florida, Kent State and Idaho expressed interest in Felix who is m

    		Carrick Felix Exceeds Expectations & signs with Duke!3/17/2010 6:48 AM
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    Xsdspn.com Divsion I Athletes

    ● Carrick Felix—Duke University
     
    ● Travis Payton —University of Texas San Antonio
     
    ● Andre Hatchett—Idaho Sate University

    ● Jonathan Underwood –University of Missouri

    ● Dejuan Blair - University of Pittsburgh( San Antonio Spurs)

    ● Isaiah Thomas –University of Washington

    ● Brandon Lanvendar –University of Arizona

    ● Orion Outerbridge - University of Rhode Island

    ● Ryan Holmes – University of Pepperdine

    ● Lawrence Hill – Stanford—(Pro Athlete Pro Mexico)

    ● Ira Brown – Gonzaga University

    ● Cornelius Lamb – Utah State University

    ● Aaron Fuller – Iowa State

    ● Travis Gabbadon – University of Texas San Antonio (Pro Athlete in Australia)

    ● Calvin Chitwood – California State North Ridge

    ● Taylor Rohde Arizona State University

    ● Mike Hodgson—Harlem Globe Trotters

    ● Shayar Lee – Northern Arizona University

    ● Ty Morrison – (NBA DL) Harlem Globe Trotters

    ● Lewis Amundsen – NBA (Phoenix Suns)

    ● Jerman Calvin – Northern Arizona University

    ● Debose Williams – Northern Arizona University

    ● Xavier Kilby – Colorado State University

    ● Mychael Broom – Universty of Detroit

    ● Kellen Holmes – Seton Hills University

    ● Joe Heath – NFL

    ● Julius Dawkins – NFL

    		Xdspn.com has provided  training & conditioning to many!3/17/2010 1:24 PM

    Alex W HarrisAlex W Harris from Caesar Chavez High School played a big part for the Arizona Dream  Team 17u Elite in their win Friday 3/19/2010. The Dream defeated the Channing Frye 17u Team by 14 in the Phoenix Spring League. Alex ability to shoot the rock and play the inside out game while defending the post with his exceptional leaping ability was a Big Plus. Note the Dream team exploded with balance scoring, ball control and dominating on the boards. Notable Players where 6’9 Chris Heren going 10 and 14, Alex Johnson Scoring at will and with multiple assist, Marcel Govan just rock solid on the boards, Jmy Holloways solid defense and scoring, Brian Rhymes was also a very good contributor. Other contributors Chris Starks and Lanaire also Played well down the stretch. Look for the Arizona Dream team with Breakout Players this up and coming spring.

    		6'6 Alex Worthen-Harris (Hops) Leaps into action. 3/28/2010 11:58 PM

    THURSDAY NIGHT HS BASKETBALL LEAGUE BRINGS OUT FUTURE STARS

     

    IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 23, 2010

     

    (Phoenix, March 23, 2010) – The 2010 Phoenix Spring League (PSL) is a basketball league for high school players. Games are played weekly at Phoenix College. The final night of the league will be played on Thursday March 25. Arrive early as the gym is crowded.

     

    Come watch 6 games which start at 6:00pm, you will see 11 teams and over 132 players participate. All coaches involved need to be commended for there work in the community with the youth.

     

    “Several of the top recruited basketball players in the nation are right here in Phoenix, and playing in the league. You never know who will follow Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, and Mike Bibby or are the next Jerryd Bayless out of Phoenix and make the NBA.” Said Chad Groth, the Phoenix Spring League director & national recruiting director and analyst for areacodesbasketball.com. 

     

    Thursday is your last chance of the spring to watch locally the top talent in the valley.

     

    Top prospects to watch will be Toren Jones (Basha) who already has been offered a scholarship to play basketball at the University of Arizona as a freshman in high school & Jaron Hopkins (Basha) of the AZ Stars, Ben Leech (Cactus Shadows), Austin Kelchner (Cactus Shadows), Jesse Milleson (Sunnyslope) of AZ SKLZ,  Jahii Carson (Mesa), Demetrius Balark (Kellis) & Kenny Lacy (Cesar Chavez) of Channing Frye Elite, Isaiah Lopez and Mike Barry (Agua Fria) from the Fastbreakers, Dalvin Brown (Camelback), Dylan Crist (Desert Ridge), Alex Bojorquez (Washington), Chris Alvarea (Horizon) from the Golden Gators, Dwayne Russell (Peoria) and Lawrence Pierce (Deer Valley) of Team M’Phasis, J’My Holloway (Apollo) of the Arizona Dream Team and  Marcus Jackson (Greenway) of the Demons.    

     

    Thursday, MARCH 25-Final week

    6:00PM                 CHANNING FRYE ELITE   VS.    FASTBREAKERS                             COURT 1

    6:00PM                 GOLDEN GATOR GOLD     VS.    DEMONS                                             COURT 2

     

    7:00PM                 FASTBREAKERS ELITE VS.       AZ STARS-HOPKINS                      COURT 1

    7:00PM                 AZ SKLZ                                 VS.      AZ DREAM TEAM                           COURT 2

     

    		Phoenix Spring League (PSL) 3/28/2010 11:58 PM

    Marcel GovanAlthough some high school players get hyped up without being tough or putting in the work, that is not the case for Marcel Govan from Betty-Fairfax High school.  He is a 235lb wrecking machine in the paint. There is nothing soft about this young man’s demeanor who averaged 11 pts, 8 Rebounds while shooting 61 % from the field for the Fairfax Stamped basketball team.  Marcel Govan His inside game adheres to the word Power forward and he is one of a select group of heavy hitters to come out of Arizona in some time. Look for Marcel this spring to break down the paint this summer as he takes off on the basketball circuit with the Arizona Dream Team Elite basketball program.

    		Toughness not an issue for 6’6 junior Marcel Govan3/28/2010 11:58 PM
    Ryan Whitehead the 6’1 senior guard from desert Edge High schools gives his commitment to University of Texas San Antonio.  Ryan had received an offer from Coach Brooks after seeing him play during the AIA playoffs this winter.  After taking a visit to the University Whitehead stated that UTSA a good up and coming program and was please with his decision.  Ryan who got his start two years ago as sophmore working out with Xstream Development(XD) follows several top (XD) Athletes that have played and have signed with Texas San Antonio.  6’7 Travis Gabbadon graduated from Desert Vista High School played two years at UTSA and is now play professionally in Australia and 5’11 Travis Payton from Agua Fria High School a recent JC player at Central Arizona Community College signed with Texas San Antonio last fall.
    		Whitehead commits to Texas San Antonio3/30/2010 10:27 AM

    (Phoenix, March 30, 2010) – The 2010 Phoenix Spring League (PSL) is a basketball league for high school players. Games were played weekly at Phoenix College during the month of March. The final night of the league was on March 25 when the ALL LEAGUE TEAM was announced. 

     

    In the 19 games played the selection committee had to choose the All League Team by there play and good sportsmanship. 132 players participated in the PSL and it was a success for teams to play prior to traveling during the spring and summer. All coaches involved need to be commended for there work in the community with the youth.

     

    “Phoenix is still much underrated when you mention high school basketball players, you never know who will be the next to follow Channing Frye, Richard Jefferson, and Mike Bibby or are the next Jerryd Bayless out of Phoenix and make the NBA.” Said Chad Groth, the Phoenix Spring League director & national recruiting director and analyst for areacodesbasketball.com. 

     

    THE ALL-LEAGUE TEAM

     

    Alex Johnson               Ironwood        Arizona Dream Team

    Isaiah Lopez                Agua Fria        Fastbreakers Elite

    Ben Leech                   Cactus Shad    AZ SKLZ

    Chris Herren                Dysart             Arizona Dream Team

    Dylan Crist                  Desert Ridge   Golden Gators Elite

    Austin Kelchner           Cactus Shad    AZ SKLZ

    Chris Alvarea              Horizon           Golden Gators Elite

    Alex Worthen-Harris   Chavez            Arizona Dream Team

    Chris Miller                 Greenway        The Demons

    Marcus Jackson          Greenway        The Demons 

    Stephen Hadley           Peoria              Team M’Phasis

    Jordan Schultz             Yonkers           Channing Frye Elite

     

    Toren Jones                 Basha              AZ Stars Hopkins

    Jaron Hopkins              Basha              AZ Stars Hopkins

    Dwayne Russell            Peoria              Team M’Phasis

    Dalvin Brown               Camelback      Golden Gators Elite

    Jesse Milleson              Sunnyslope      AZ SKLZ

    Jahii Carson                  Mesa                Channing Frye Elite

    Alex Bojorquez            Washington     Golden Gators Elite

    Mike Barry                  Agua Fria        Fastbreakers Elite

    Demetrius Balark         Kellis               Channing Frye Elite

    Lawrence Pierce          Peoria              Team M’Phasis

     

                 

     

    		Phoenix Spring League announces ALL LEAGUE TEAM3/31/2010 12:03 AM

    Austin MillerAustin Miller is the lasted Player to hit the Arizona Air waves on and off the court.  The buzz is Miller is originally from the city of Aurora  near Denver Colorado where he attended Grandview High School Averaging 10.9 Points per game and 6.4 rebounds and 6.5 assist per Game. Austin has already upped his stock here in Arizona by hitting 5, 3pointers for the Dream Team in a win in the Southwest Showcase this past weekend.  Look for Austin this spring and summer as he travels with the Arizona Dream Team.

    		New Kid on the block 6’6 shooting Guard Austin Miller 4/6/2010 8:20 PM

    MANNIE JACKSON

    Presents

    THE ELITE 8 in the DESERT

    *ELITE HIGH SCHOOL CLUB/AAU TEAMS*

    MAY 15-16, 2010

    9AM TO 9PM

    ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

    Tempe, AZ

    Etop Udo-Ema & Jahii Carson 2009 MVP

     

    LIMITED TO ONLY THE TOP 12 TEAMS ON THE WEST COAST

     

    This will be the only chance to play or see the ONE AND ONLY  COMPTON MAGIC

    (West Coast’s #1 ranked team by many scouting services in 2010)

    TEAMS CONFIRMED: COMPTON MAGIC, MARCUS BANKS HARD 2 GUARD (NV), DANNY GRANGER HURRICANES (NM), ARIZONA DREAM TEAM, LAS VEGAS DOGCATCHERS, THE MAGIC (AZ), DESERT STORM (AZ), SAN DIEGO MAGIC, CHANNING FRYE ELITE (AZ) & ONLY 3 SPOTS OPEN….       POOL PLAY

     

    *Each player will be rated and ranked, then forwarded to over 300 Division I, II, III, NAIA, and Junior colleges across the country on our database and ranked by Areacodesbasketball.com

     

    *Daily Coverage by Josh Gershon & GoAZCats.com  

     

    *Get evaluated and seen by some of the top scouting services and sports writers such as Chad Groth (Areacodesbasketball.com), Richard Obert (Arizona Republic), Jeff  Meadows (hoopsreport.com), Ron Coleman (ArizonaVarsity.com), Hoopmasters.com, xstreamdevelopment.com and Premierball.com  

     

    Contact: Chad Groth (602)318-4731 or CHADG2K5@AOL.COM

    www.areacodesbasketball.com

    		THE ELITE 8 in the DESERT4/13/2010 9:04 AM
    Brian Rhymes

    Brian Rhymes the 6’2 shooting phonon has been turning heads his way this spring averaging over 25 points a game he came up big for the Arizona Dream Team in several crucial wins.  Brian who sat out last year’s high schools season as sophomore do to transfer restrictions to Saint Mary’s High School, did so without missing a beat this spring.  Rhymes is currently getting recruited by several top schools such as Texas AM, Marquette, Arizona State and Oklahoma state. Rhymes is a excellent shooting guard from the three point range and has the ability to handle the ball very well look for B Rhymes this summer as he Travels with the Arizona Dream Team Elite squad.

    		6’2 Brian Rhymes turning heads5/11/2010 10:38 PM

    April 27, 2010

     

    For immediate release

     

    Las Vegas, NV: Over the past thirty days Chad Groth has watched over 100 high school club basketball teams. From the Fullctpress.net Easter Classic, Phoenix Spring League, Southwest Showcase Spring Championships and the Double Pump Spring Classic, a lot of ground work has been covered.  

     

    By far the teams were evaluated on teamwork and level of play.

     

    Areacodesbasketball.com has a committee of members that helped evaluate the Top 20 teams on the West Coast. The rankings will be changed at anytime. This could take place prior to or after a tournament. Records will not always take apart in rankings it will include the level of talent a team is playing against or at.

     

    Listed are The TOP 20 teams on the West Coast. (In order)

     

    1. COMPTON MAGIC (CA)

    2. OAKLAND SOLDIERS (CA)

    3. CALIFORNIA SUPREME (CA)

    4. BELMONT SHORE (CA)

    5. DREAM VISION (CA)

    6. PUMP N RUN ELITE (CA)

    7. DANNY GRANGER HURRICANES (NM)

    8. UTAH PUMP N RUN (UT)

    9. LAS VEGAS DOGCATCHERS (NV)

    10. TEAM ODOM (CA)

    11. ICAN ALL STARS (CA)

    12. ARIZONA MAGIC PUMP N RUN (AZ)

    13. OAKLAND REBELS (CA)

    14. MARCUS BANKS HARD 2 GUARD (NV)

    15. INLAND (CA)

    16. SAN DIEGO ALL STARS (CA)

    17. DESERT STORM (AZ)

    18. LAS VEGAS PROSPECTS (NV)

    19. ARIZONA DREAM TEAM (AZ)

    20. GOLDEN GATORS ELITE (AZ) 

     

     

    		COMPTON MAGIC ranked #1 on the WEST COAST5/6/2010 9:12 AM
     Arcadia High School's 6-foot-2 sophomore guard Larry Lewis has had an excellent sophomore campaign.

    After a stellar sophomore season, Lewis gave the earliest verbal commitment in the history of Arizona to the USC Trojans. Recently, Lewis was honored by Max Preps among their Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team.

    Check out each of this year's selections from the Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team as picked by MaxPreps - highlighting the nation's top 2012 talents . . .
    		Lewis was honored by Max Preps 5/6/2010 9:13 AM

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    Harrison Barnes began his senior season as Scout.com’s No. 1 player and he’ll end on top. The Ames (Iowa) High product got his second state championship, collected a ton of post-season hardware and helped Team USA defeat its international counterparts in the Hoop Summit. All in a year’s work for one of the most dedicated workers in his class.

    Kyrie Irving did high school the right way. Each year he got better and by the time he was a senior, it was his show. He finished as Scout.com’s No. 2 overall player and the top point guard in a floor general class that will boost the college game.

    Enes Kanter, our No. 3 prospect, is the mystery man of the entire group. A whirlwind jaunt from Turkey to the United States finally culminated with time at Stoneridge Prep. However, Kanter will be most lauded for his record-setting performance in the Hoop Summit where he toed the line with his 2010 counterparts and scored 34 points to break Dirk Nowitzki’s Hoop Summit record.

    No. 4’s thru No. 7 are a tough call. Jared Sullinger bullied this class for probably more combined high school and AAU wins than any other player. He’ll have a Kevin Love-like college and NBA career and he’ll be a name synonymous with Big Ten post play for as long as he’s in the league.

    Josh Selby or Brandon Knight? Take your pick. This was the toughest call of the Top 5. Both can score with Selby being the better finisher and Knight the sterner defender. Tobias Harris (No. 7) is a strong Top 10 pick. He worked in the weight room on his conditioning and body and the results are undisputed.

    A trio of bigs round out the Top 10 beginning with Terrence Jones. The two-time state champion and player of the year in his state defined his position over the course of his career and took numbers along the way.

    Perry Jones (No. 9) and Tristan Thompson (10) can settle their ranking battle on the court next season in the Big 12.

    BREAKDOWN: 24 shooting guards, 21 small forward, 21 power forwards, 19 point

    		The final verdict on the Class of 2010 is in. 5/6/2010 9:13 AM

    MANNIE JACKSON

    Presents

     

    THE ELITE 8 in the DESERT

    *ELITE HIGH SCHOOL CLUB/AAU TEAMS*

    MAY 15-16, 2010

    9AM TO 9PM

    CAMELBACK HIGH SCHOOL 

     

    Phoenix, AZ

    Etop Udo-Ema & Jahii Carson 2009 MVP

     

    LIMITED TO ONLY THE TOP TEAMS ON THE WEST COAST

     This will be the only chance to play or see the ONE AND ONLY 

    COMPTON MAGIC

    (West Coast’s #1 ranked team by many scouting services in 2010)

     

    TEAMS CONFIRMED:

     

    1. COMPTON MAGIC (CA) 

     

    2. SAN DIEGO MAGIC (CA)

     

    4. DANNY GRANGER HURRICANES ELITE (NM)

     

    5.ARIZONA DREAM TEAM

     

    6. LAS VEGAS DOGCATCHERS (NV)

     

    7. AZ MAGIC PUMP N RUN-WILLIAMS

      

    8. AZ STARS KORVER 

     

    9. TEAM ZONA

     

    10. AZ STARS GARRETSON

     

    11. JUMP ATHLETICS

     

    12. DANNY GRANGER HURRICANES (NM) 

     

    13. TEAM M'PHASIS 

     

    14. UPTEMPO (CA)

     

    15. GOLDEN GATORS ELITE

     

    16. INLAND (KOOLAID)

     

    17. TEAM ARIZA ELITE (CA)

     

    18. TUCSON PUMP N RUN

     

    19. TEAM RHYMES

     

    20. AZ MAGIC SENIORS

     

    21. TEXAS D1 AMBASSADORS (TX)

     

    22. 24/7 HOOPS LAS VEGAS

     

    23. WEST COAST ELITE (CA)

     

    24. ARIZONA WARRIORS 

     

    25. ARIZONA MAGIC PUMP N RUN-Hurst

     

    26. TEAM ARIZA BLACK

     

    27. TEAM ELEATE (CA)

     

    28. CTB

     

    29. JOE WARD ALL STARS

     

     

     

    * 4 GAME GUARANTEE, $475*

         *Two 16 minute half / stop clock*   

     

    THE ELITE 8 IS FULL, CONTACT CHAD GROTH TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST.

     

     *Each player will be rated and ranked, then forwarded to over 300 Division I, II, III, NAIA, and Junior colleges across the country on our database and ranked by Areacodesbasketball.com

     

     *Daily Coverage by Josh Gershon & GoAZCats.com 

     

    *Get evaluated and seen by some of the top scouting services and sports writers such as Etop Udo Ema (Hoopmasters & Fullctpress.net), Chad Groth (Areacodesbasketball.com & Westcoasthooppreport.com), Richard Obert (Arizona Republic), Jeff  Meadows (hoopsreport.com), Ron Coleman (ArizonaVarsity.com), Hoopmasters.com, xstreamdevelopment.com and Premierball.com 

     

     Contact: Chad Groth (602)318-4731 or CHADG2K5@AOL.COM

    		THE ELITE 8 in the DESERT 5/6/2010 9:20 AM
    Check out Phonenix Arizona's Elite 8 Backet!5/11/2010 10:44 PM
     
    1 Annual NCAA Certified

    Fastbreak Basketball Exposure Camp

    Thursday-Friday

    July 8-9, 2010

    July 8 2010 - 8:00 AM  Camp Checkin Registration

    $150.00 For 2 Days Camp

    $195.00 Overnight Campers

    Camp is Invitational

    limited to 300 Players

    College Exposure Camp

    Location at Arizona State University

    PE - West Gym Location

    623-332-2538

    623-764-2639

    602-318-4731

     

    		NCAA Certified Fastbreak Basketball Exposure Camp7/10/2010 1:06 AM

    May 14, 2010

    Chad Groth
    Special to ArizonaPreps.com

     

    PHOENIX, AZ - The ELITE 8 Basketball Tournament Committee is very pleased to announce the lineup of teams playing in this year's event held on May 15-16 at Camelback High School Gym - 4612 North 28th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

    Mesa HS 5-foot-10 senior Jahii Carson will be featured with the Compton Magic this weekend.

    Area Codes Basketball has solidified itself as one of the ELITE middle school and high school basketball tournaments in Arizona.

    Tournament director Chad Groth, announces this tournament to be every sports writer and scouting services stop, as they can evaluate some of the top players in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, as they scout this spring basketball tournament.

    "This tournament is about getting Arizona players EXPOSURE against the top prep basketball players in the country," said Groth.

    The nations top 16 elite basketball club programs will be competing for this championship, which will include 6 in-state and 10 out-of-state teams over the course of 32 games.

    Some of the high level and nationally ranked players, includes players to watch:     Jahii Carson (Mesa HS, AZ) playing with the Compton Magic. Several services believe the Compton Magic has the best team in the nation. Carson, a top 100 player in the nation, is being recruited by Arizona, Oregon State, Butler, Arizona State and UCONN.

    Other players to watch on the Compton Magic include     Gabe York (California's top player in 2012 at Orange Lutheran HS), and Damiene Cain from Harvard Westlake, he was the California D-III Player of the Year and is ranked in the Top 40 in the nation in his class of 2011.

    Norvelle Pelle, a 7-feet tall and a player who compares to a Lamar Odom type player from Price HS 2011), he is being heavily recruited by Arizona, Oregon State and Washington. Isaiah Austin (Grace Prep, TX) son of Alex Austin who is 7 feet 1 and is a Top 5 player in the class of 2012.

    Danny Granger Hurricanes are led by     Kory Alford (La Cueva HS Albuquerque, NM) Alford, son of UNM coach Steve Alford, also is a top ranked prospect for the class of 2011.

    Others to mention will be Arizona Pump n Run's 2011 class players     Collin Woods from Horizon HS and Cameron Forte, McClintock HS. Texas D1 Ambassadors Deon Mitchell Pflugerville, TX and 7-foot-1 center David Hahn who last weekend took an official visit to Marquette and is a unsigned senior.

    The Inland I team is led by Mervin Lindsay (Canyon Springs high Moreno Valley, CA). Tucson Pump n Run's top player will be     Matt Korcheck who got his release from UTEP and has been targeted by Oklahoma and Oregon State as of recent.

    Joe Ward All Stars are led by Jordan McDougald (Red Mountain, Mesa, AZ) who is one of the top unsigned guards in the state. NBA player Trevor Ariza's team, Team ARIZA has a top player to watch in 6-foot-9 sophomore Daveon Thomas from Compton High School.

    Arizona Dream Team has Chinle High's Player of the Year in 3A's Koyai Clauschee and Enoch Rhemadji from St Mary's HS Phoenix, AZ.

    The Las Vegas Dogcatchers include     Davion Pearson of Palo Verde in Las Vegas, NV. James Ford's AZ Magic Seniors have top rated seniors in Arizona which include Lorenzo Ford (Desert Vista HS), Jarrett Green (Dobson) and Bryce Cotton (Palo Verde) in Tucson.

    "With this year's talent, I am confident basketball fans across the valley will enjoy this tournament as 16 teams play for the Elite 8," said Groth. "Arizona basketball is on the rise and for the Elite out of state teams to travel to Arizona means something."

    Several scouting and media services will be in attendance including Josh Gershon (GOAZCATS.com), Chris Karpman (ASUdevils.com), Jon Perryman (ArizonaVarsity.com), Richard Obert (Arizona Republic), Anthony Ray (Arizonapreps.com), Gerry Freitas (Hoop Review), Hoop Masters, Rivals and Full Court Press affiliates will also be present.

    ELITE 8 In The Desert Game Schedule

    8:00AM - Team Ariza (CA) vs. West Coast Elite (CA)
    8:00AM - San Diego Magic vs Las Vegas Dogcatchers
    9:10AM - JW All Stars Elite vs Texas D1 Ambassadors
    9:10AM - Danny Granger Hurricanes vs AZ Pump n Run
    10:20AM - Team Ariza Black vs Tucson Pump n Run
    10:20AM - 247 Hoops (NV) vs AZ Pump n Run Seniors
    11:30AM - Compton Magic vs JW All Stars II
    11:30AM - Inland (CA) vs AZ Dream Team

    		PHOENIX, AZ - The ELITE 8 Basketball lineup of teams 5/14/2010 3:26 PM

    Chad Groth

    Phoenix, AZ - May 18, 2010, the 2nd Annual ELITE 8 IN THE DESERT presented by Areacodesbasketball.com was held May 15-16, 2010 at Camelback High School.

    Kory Alford of the Danny Granger Hurricanes.

    16 of the top club basketball programs on the West Coast were invited to play in this event. Over 160 players participated in the ELITE 8 and quite a few made a name for themselves.

    Several scouting services were in attendance, as well as over twenty junior colleges and smaller schools also attended.

    Here are several players that shined against some great talent at the ELITE 8 - in the Desert.

    FIRST TEAM - ALL -TOURNAMENT
    Jahii Carson Compton Magic 2011 (2 Time MVP)
    Gabe York Compton Magic 2012 (co-MVP)
    Jordan Baker AZ Pump n Run 2011
    Norvel Pelle Compton Magic 2011
    Kory Alford Danny Granger Hurricanes 2011

    David Nwaba Team Ariza Black 2011
    George Matthews AZ Pump n Run 2011
    Adam Lacey San Diego Magic 2012
    Deon Mitchell Texas D1 Ambassadors 2011
    Greg Sequele Compton Magic 2011
    Mervyn Lindsay Inland I 2012
    Fillip Shaposhnik West Coast Elite-CA 2011
    Dominique Dunning Compton Magic 2011

    SECOND TEAM - ALL-TOURNAMENT
    Damiene Cain Compton Magic 2011
    Cameron Forte AZ Magic Pump n Run 2011
    Calaen Robinson JW All Stars 2012
    Justin Griego Danny Granger Hurricanes 2012
    Larry Lewis AZ Pump n Run 16 2012

    Aaron Cheatum Inland I 2012
    Xavier Roy San Diego Magic 2011
    Billy Sherekas Texas D1 Ambassadors 2011
    Khristian Kirkwood Las Vegas Dogcatchers 2011
    Erik McClellan Texas D1 Ambassadors 2011
    Tim Jacobs Danny Granger Hurricanes 2011
    Dominique Lanier Team Ariza 2011
    Dimitri Chonis Tucson Pump n Run 2011


    THIRD TEAM - ALL-TOURNAMENT
    Daylin Bilingsley Inland I 2011
    Dominique Love San Diego Magic 2012
    Michael Harge Texas D1 Ambassadors 2012
    Silas Gaines Inland I 2013
    Christian Gore Danny Granger Hurricanes 2011
    Marcus Bradley Team Ariza 2011
    Justin Griego Danny Granger Hurricanes 2012
    Danny Powell AZ Pump n Run 16 2012
    Adam Whitlock Texas D1 Ambassadors 2011
    Matthew Grant Team Ariza 2013
    Jordan Wilson Team Ariza 2011
    Myles Pearson Team Ariza Black 2012
    Merle Branch Tucson Pump n Run 2011
    Cullen Neal Danny Granger Hurricanes 2013
    Von Holloway Team Ariza Black 2011

    2010 ALL IMPACT (IMPACT TOP 5 - D1 SENIORS READY TO SIGN)
    Blake Vedder 7-3 West Coast Elite (major upside)
    David Hahn 7-0 Texas D1 Ambassadors (officially visited Marquette)
    Matt Korcheck 6-9 Tucson Pump n Run (released of LOI from UTEP)
    Jesse Armstrong 6-5 West Coast Elite (Low D1 prospect)
    John Conley 6-5 Compton Magic (Solid Mid to High)
    Mike Perez-6th MAN 6-2 Tucson Pump n Run (Low D1 prospect-Solid)

    2010 SOLID JUCO POSPECTS & BEST SENIORS AVAILABLE
    Davion Pearson 6-0 Las Vegas Dogcatchers
    Denzel Douglas 6-0 Team Ariza Black
    JR Coleman 6-1 AZ Magic Seniors
    Rashawn Stewart 6-4 Arizona Dream Team
    Terrance Motley 6-5 AZ Pump n Run
    Kelvin Smith 6-7 Team Ariza Black
    Anthony Robbs 6-7 Las Vegas Dogcatchers
    TyQuan Braddock 6-8 San Diego Magic
    Arjun Shobins 6-10 Arizona Dream Team

    SOLID DII, III or NAIA PROSPECTS
    Lorenzo Ford 5-11 AZ Magic Seniors
    Bryce Cotton 6-1 AZ Magic Seniors
    Kyle Adams 6-2 Arizona Dream Team
    Jordan McDougald 6-2 Joe Ward All Stars
    Brandon Burnett 6-3 Tucson Pump n Run
    Royale Jackson 6-4 Las Vegas Dogcatchers
    Andre Fowler 6-5 West Coast Elite

    		ELITE 8 IN THE DESERT -Recap5/21/2010 10:31 AM

    Chad Groth
    BeaverBlitz.com Staff Writer

     

    The summer league basketball tournaments are starting to heat up. This past weekend some of the Nation's top talent descended on the HAX in Los Angeles for the NIKE Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) tournament. One player stood out, who also happens to be receiving recruiting attention from across the country, including Oregon State.

    Groth

    Parker shined at the NIKE EYBL tournament in Los Angeles

    Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton shooting guard Dai-Jon Parker is one of the Beavers top targets for the 2011 class. The talented 6-foot-4 guard can do it all and is currently rated 44th on the Rivals.com Top 150. After seeing him play in person, he will be a very special player at the next level.

    Parker is currently splitting his spring between two teams, the Georgia Net Burners coached by Kenny Loyd and the Southern Kings coached by John Cross. BeaverBlitz caught up with both coaches recently to talk about the recruitment of Parker who has a great loyalty for both programs who do a great job with their student-athletes.

    "He gave up football to focus on his skills and weaknesses in basketball," Loyd said. "Dai Jon works on his shooting every day, making 675 shots a day. He also does band workouts in the morning and uses sand pit workouts for his legs."

    He compares to Dwayne Wade since he's very athletic and plays both ends of the floor. He's a scrappy player on defense and he's not afraid to get in his opponents face and use his long arms. Parker was one of the top defenders at the tournament.

    On offense, Parker is explosive and is a high-level guard who can score buckets in a hurry. He can hit the mid-range jumper or take it out the NBA range and knock down the three-pointer. He's very consistent and attacks the basket every chance and he has good ball handling skills.

    His travel schedule has already become hectic, traveling to NIKE events in Hampton, VA; Houston, TX; and Los Angeles, CA. In July he will be back on the West Coast to participate in the Main Event Tournament in Las Vegas.

    With offers on the table from Oregon State, Virginia Tech, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Texas and others, he is starting to look ahead to his plans for college trips. One school he definitely plans to visit is Oregon State this fall.

    "Coach Robinson and Coach Grace have done an excellent job recruiting Dai-Jon," Coach Cross said.

    While he confirmed his visit plans to Corvallis, Parker said that he hadn't really thought of what other schools would round out his visit list.

    For more information on Dai-Jon Parker and the Beavers other top recruiting targets, stay tuned to BeaverBlitz.com.

    		Summer league basketball tournaments are starting to heat up6/3/2010 4:02 PM

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    2010 Pangos All-American Camp Info

     

    The 8th annual Pangos All-American Camp will be held on Friday-Sunday June 4-6, 2010 @ Cabrillo High School (Long Beach CA.)  Out-of-area campers and media will be staying overnight just minutes away at the beautiful 500-room Hyatt Regency Long Beach as well as the 4-star Hotel Avia in downtown Long Beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean and within walking distance of dozens of restaurants, lounges, clubs, theaters and shops.

     

    This national camp has served as a "coming out" party for many top past and current HS all-americans and well as a showcase for many more national "sleepers".   The last four camp MOPs have been James Harden (Arizona State/Oklahoma City Thunder/2009 NBA Draft #3 pick), Brandon Jennings (Milwaukee Bucks/2009 NBA Draft #10 pick), John Wall (2008 Rivals.com #1 player/Kentucky/projected #1 pick of the 2010 NBA Draft) and Harrison Barnes (Scout.com & ESPN.com's #1 2010 player/North Carolina signee)

     

    Dave Miller (formerly a New Orleans Hornets Assistant Coach for Player Development and 20 year-plus NCAA Division I assistant) will again be on hand to be the "Lead Camp Instructor".

    The event is open to the public. There is no admission charge.

    As has been the case in past years, a large contingent of national/regional media and scouts are expected to attend.  Media/scouts attending last year include Dave Telep and Evan Daniels (Scouthoops.com), Jerry Meyer (Rivalshoops.com), Van Coleman (HoopMasters), Clark Francis (Hoop Scoop), Frank Burlison (Long Beach Press -Telegram),  Brick Oettinger and Rob Harrington (Prep Stars), Aggrey Sam (SLAM Magazine), Joel Francisco (ESPN.com), Patrick Stanwood and Sean Ceglinsky (Nothing But Net Magazine) and Matt Rodriguez (BallisLife.com).

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    Besides the players mentioned above, other past camp standouts include NBA draft picks like DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors), Robert Swift (Oklahoma City Thunder), Dorrell Wright (Miami Heat), CJ Miles (Utah Jazz), Kyle Lowry (Houston Rockets), Arron Afflalo (Denver Nuggets), Javaris Crittenton (Washington Wizards), Jared Dudley (Phoenix Suns), Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City  Thunder), JJ Hickson (Cleveland Cavaliers), Jarryd Bayless (Portland Trailblazers), Anthony Randolph (Golden State Warriors), Kyle Weaver (Oklahoma City Thunder), Jrue Holiday (Philadelphia 76'ers), Austin Daye (Detroit Pistons), Jordan Hill (New York Knicks), Jeff Pendergraph (Portland Trailblazers), Taj Gibson (Chicago Bulls) and Gabriel Pruitt (Boston Celtics), projected 2010 NBA draft picks Derrick Favors, Gani Lawal, Deon Thompson, Quincy Pondexter and Patrick Christopher as well as current college stars that fill rosters at such elite schools as 2009 NCAA champ North Carolina, Florida, Duke, UCLA, Memphis, Texas, Kansas, UConn, Arizona, USC, Stanford, Michigan State, Kentucky, Washington State, Louisville, Georgetown, North Carolina State, Arizona State, Washington, Cal, Georgia Tech, Baylor, Oklahoma State, Villanova, Texas A&M, Marquette, Oregon State, Florida State, Michigan, Tennessee, Gonzaga, Oregon, Georgia, Miami FL, Alabama, UNLV and Louisiana State.

    Next year's camp will be headlined by dozens of top-rated 2011, 2012 and 2013 national prospects.  A full list will be released just prior to the camp.

    The tentative 2010 Camp Schedule is as follows:

    Friday June 4, 2010

    2:00pm - 5:00pm     Out-of-area campers check-in at Hyatt Regency Long Beach

    5:00pm - 6:00pm     Dinner at Hotel

    6:00pm  Shuttle departs hotel for Cabrillo HS

    6:00pm - 6:45pm     Camp Registration and Gear Distribution @ Cabrillo HS

    6:00pm - 8:15pm     Hicks/Harvey Referee Clinic Registration @ Cabrillo HS

    7:00pm - 7:15pm     Opening Remarks and Instruction - Dinos Trigonis (camp director)

    7:15pm - 8:30pm     Individual Instruction - Dave Miller (former New Orleans Hornets and NCAA D-I assistant)

    8:30pm - 9:30pm     Camp Games (Round 1)

    9:30pm -10:30pm    Camp Games (Round 1)

    11:00pm-12:00am   Late night snack at hotel


    Saturday June 5, 2010

    8:00am - 9:00am     Breakfast at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

    9:00am-11:30am    Free Time at Hotel

    11:45am  Shuttle departs hotel for Cabrillo HS

    12:00pm-1:00pm        Lunch @ Cabrillo HS

    1:00pm - 3:00pm      Instruction - Joe Abunassar (Impact Basketball)

    3:00pm - 4:00pm     Camp Games  (Round 2)

    4:00pm - 5:00pm     Camp Games  (Round 2)

    5:00pm - 6:00pm     Dinner at Cabrillo HS

    6:00pm - 6:30pm     Recruiting Roundtable (Q&A with national scouts)

    6:30pm - 7:30pm     Camp games  (Round 3)

    7:30pm - 8:30pm     Camp games   (Round 3)

    9:30pm - 12:00am  Camp party at Gameworks

    10:00pm -12:00am  Media Reception @ Legends Sports Bar (Belmont Shore)


    Sunday June 6, 2010

    7:30am - 8:30am         Breakfast at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles

    8:30am       Shuttle departs hotel for Cabrillo HS

    9:00am - 10:00am       Camp games  (Round 4)

    10:00am - 11:00am     Camp games   (Round 4)

    11:00am - 11:30am     Announcement of All-Star Teams/Final Remarks

    11:30am - 12:30pm     "Cream of the Crop" Top 40 Game

    12:30pm - 1:30pm       "Cream of Crop" Top 20 Game

    1:30pm - 2:00pm         Campers depart/transport out-of-state campers to airport

    		2010 Pangos All-American Camp Info6/4/2010 9:05 AM
    		The 2010 ABCA All Star Game 6/4/2010 9:05 AM
    Southern Idaho standout Carrick Felix settled on the school where he'll play next season when he committed to Arizona State Saturday while on an official visit to the school.
    Carrick Felix settled on Arizona State as his college destination Saturday
    "I'm real excited to be a Sun Devil," Felix said. "Everything about it feels perfect to me, like this is where I should have been all along. The things they've accomplished the last couple years I've taken notice; how things are rising how things are gradually getting better.

    "Coach (Herb) Sendek said I committed because of his good looks. But seeing how the program has come along and being around the coaches and seeing what they're all about gave me a great feeling. They're such humble people. They were so comfortable around me and I was comfortable around them because of that. They believe in me and for them to have that much trust in me is a big factor. I can play at home finally and they made me feel welcome."

    Felix, a 6-foot-6, 195-pounder who helped Goodyear (Ariz.) Millennium High School to a 4A Division I state championship in 2008 with averages of 17 points and 13 rebounds, was bombarded with interest immediately after reopening his recruitment May 24.

    "I can't even explain after that whole situation happened with Duke," Felix said. "It was just a really, really crazy time in my life. I had schools calling me left and right, the first day I had over 30 offers just already there on the table. It was just a crazy time in my life. It was one of those times I can just look back and be like dang, look how blessed I am.

    "It wasn't a downer at all (to part ways with Duke) because it was my decision. It's been [reported] I didn't get [academically accepted] but he coaches will tell you themselves it was my decision. It wasn't like I felt down about the whole thing. I felt better because I knew I was going to find somewhere that would best suit me and make feel as happy and as comfortable as I should be."

    Felix said Alabama, Arkansas, Baylor, Butler, Kansas State, Providence, St. Mary's, UAB, UCLA, Washington, Washington, and Xavier were among the schools that offered. But he didn't visit any schools other than ASU following his de-commitment from Duke.

    "I kind of knew what I wanted to do," Felix said. "Right when I got off the plane I felt something special. It was kind of just like the feeling when you meet the love of your life and you get that butterflies, joyful, happy, just like when I met the girl I'm with right now, who I'm in love with. She's in cosmetology school in Salt Lake City and is going to move here when she's done with that (in September)."

    More than the opportunity to play at home, Felix said that ASU itself kept calling to him throughout the last couple weeks.

    "It was all ASU related," he said. "In my head I was thinking 'Carrick, this is where you can lay your name down, where you can become somebody, where you can become successful.' From going to junior year varsity in high school to junior college to ASU, it has been a life changing experience. Coming out of high school I wasn't fully developed like I am now. I knew I wasn't. I didn't have the right skills, I didn't have the right body type. But I wanted to reach the goals I set in high schools.

    "Admitting to yourself you're not where you want to be is good because you can change it. By me admitting I wasn't ready, it just made me more hungry. I had an option to pick from junior college or prep school. I choose junior college route because I thought by going to junior college it would prepare me to go to Division I college. Honestly there is great talent at JUCO and I wanted to go up against great talent to help me get better."

    After suffering a broken wrist in his first year at Southern Idaho, Felix took a medical red shirt. Last season he was averaging over 22 points per game at the midway point of the season before illness and some nagging injuries (turf toe and sprained ankles) brought down his production. He finished with averages of 16.4 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting over 50 percent from the field.

    "My expectations are high right now," Felix said. "I feel like ASU is going to do a lot of big things. I'm excited to be a part of it because I know I can help them. I'm not saying I'm going to be the biggest factor but I know I can help coach Sendek get to where he wants to be and that means a lot to me because I really like him and the other coaches.

    "The coaches have a lot of trust in me. They say I'm going to be a player that can just kind of do it all. Get the ball out of a rebound, if I want to take it up the court, make decisions, pass, come off screens and shoot, [isolations], post up. They see me as a big guard for them that can get it done on the offensive end and defensive end as well. I'm just glad they honestly told me what they want me to do and are going to work with me to get me where I want to be."
    Arizona Preps..
    		Felix makes a move to Arizona State6/8/2010 8:28 AM
    Chad Growth
     
    Carson, CA - A total of 107 teams and over 1500 youth basketball players from across the country participated in the annual Magic Memorial Day Festival in Carson, CA.

    7-foot sophomore Isaiah Austin is among the nation's top prospects in the 2012 class.
    Several of basketball's brand names observed the talent like Kenny Smith (TNT analyst), Tyson Chandler (Charlotte Bobcats) and DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors-NBA), who were not surprised to see not only a packed gym but the level of talent that were at The University of California State at Dominguez Hills this past weekend.

    One source from the Channing Frye Bulldogs team said that Channing Frye was also watching his 14U and 16U youth teams - days after being eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers.

    Tournament director Etop Udo-Ema runs this annual event, which has become one of the best for the scouts and several writers in attendance to observe talent prior to July.

    "Southern California is the place to be with all the media and scouts that watched this past weekend," said Udo-Ema. "Top teams were included from states like Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Northern California and Utah. The Playaz from New Jersey and the Minnesota Magic both tested the competition on the west coast."

    Several junior college and division II coaches stopped by trying to catch a last minute signee.

    As mentioned, over 1500 players played in this tournament won by the Compton Magic easily in a hard, scrappy game against the Las Vegas Dogcatchers.

    Several of the top ranked teams on the West Coast participated. I could not catch every game or player but from what I was able to watch here is a list of the top performers . . .

    Isaiah Austin, 2012, Compton Magic
    - The most exciting player to watch. Blocked just about every shot he wanted. Austin displayed creative ball handling skills while running the point guard position at times. At 7-feet tall, he is projected now as being the number 1 player in the class of 2012. Currently ranked by Rivals.com as the #2 player in 2012.

    Gabe York, 2012, Compton Magic
    - For the record, he can hold his own against any player in the country. He should be ranked in the top 20 in his class soon. Very athletic and can shoot from NBA-range consistently. Can handle the ball or take opponents off the dribble.

    Kyle Caudill, 2011, Belmont Shore
    - Caudill plays big on both ends of the floor. High major prospect that is showing improvement each time we see him. At 6-foot-11, he is in shape and runs the floor. De-committed from Arizona State. His top schools now are Oregon State, UCLA, California and Arizona State. Caudill has taken an unofficial to Oregon State this past spring.

    Demitrius Balark, 2012, Arizona Future
    - Balark averaged over 20 points a game in the tourney. Played both guard positions at times and can is a hard to guard lefty. Continued to step his game up this weekend, and is one of the top 2012 prospects in Arizona.

    Xavier Roy, 2012, San Diego Magic
    - Had a great shooting performance. Showed improvement from three point range. Roy is very athletic and played tenacious defense. At 6-3, can play both guard positions.

    Mike Caffey, 2011, Compton Magic
    - Caffey played the point guard position this weekend and did an excellent job. He ran the team and got the Magic running. He is exciting to watch because he gets his players involved first. His baskets come at ease, and is a solid division-I point guard.

    John Green was one of the most athletic unsigned seniors of the tournament.
    David Nwaba, 2011, Team Ariza
    - Can score in the post and rebound with the best. Solid defender and is an explosive athlete. Nwaba averaged a double-double in all four games.

    Aaseem Dixon, 2011, Las Vegas Dogcatchers
    - Dixon is the floor general for his team. Moves well without the ball, which he finishes with baskets. One to watch.

    Zach McMillan, 2012, Team Ariza
    - Showed improvement in each game. Really showcased himself in being a wing player that can put the ball in the basket. McMillan could develop into a high-major prospect, with his work ethic and upside.

    Jarvis Woods, 2012, Arizona Future
    - Woods could not be stopped from averaging double-digits in rebounding. Woods is a tough player who plays both ends of the floor. At 6-5, he did not back down from competition.

    Jason Garretson, 2011, Garretson Stars (AZ)
    - Garretson showed why he is one of the toughest point guards on the West. Defends the ball on every possession and competes hard. Can run a team and has great leadership. One of the top PG's in the tourney, exciting to watch.

    Demetrius Martin, 2012, Minnesota Magic
    - Gets the team going. Martin displayed good ball handling and ability to run a team, one to watch.

    Quincy Smith, 2011, Team Superstar
    - Can run the team with great shot release. Smith was one of the most effective guard players in the tourney.

    Wesley Saunders, 2011, Compton Magic
    - Saunders did it all during the tourney and is very is athletic using his 6-6 body.

    Michael Idso, 2011, Minnesota Magic
    - Idso can run the floor. At 6-8, he is one to keep on your radar. Displayed good fundamentals.

    TJ Burke, 2011, Arizona Premier
    - Burke is a solid wing player, plays out of position at times. Is better attacking the basket, can knock down the mid-range shot. Is very athletic but needs to continue to show his athleticism.

    Kory Alford, 2011, Danny Granger Hurricanes
    - Alford continues to improve and shows he is one of the best shooters in the country. Solid well-rounded ball player.

    Chance Murray, 2013, LA Rockfish
    - Murray is a 6-3 point guard who can change the pace of the game. Athletic and long and is a good defender.

    Steven Jones, 2012, LA Rockfish
    - Got injured in the quarterfinals after blocking Gabe York's dunk. Jones is a 6-1 combo that can get to the basket and attacks at will. Can finish with the best.

    John Green, 2010, Team 94 - Green was one of the most athletic seniors of the tournament. Can score in transition and is a solid mid-major unsigned prospect. Plays above the rim and can hit the open jumper.

    Damiene Cain, 2011, Compton Magic
    - Cain at 6-7 could not be stopped in the post. He uses his body well to rebound and post his opponents up on offense. Solid mid-major player, that will excel at the next level. Cain is underrated as he is a top prospect on the national level.

    Chris Willis, 2011, Las Vegas Dogcatchers
    - Athletic two-guard who can hit the open shot in transition. Knows how to play.

    Jordan McDougald, 2010, Joe Ward All Stars
    - Uses his smart basketball IQ to run a team. A tough player who has speed and can defend. McDougald is a 6-1 combo guard that can shoot. One of the most consistent guards of the tourney.

    Sophomore guard Gabe York helped lead the Compton Magic to the tournament championship.
    Daylin Billingsley, 2013, Inland
    - Did a great job in holding his own, runs the floor well for a 6-8 freshman. Has a good feel and understanding of the game.

    Kenny Martin, 2012, Arizona Future
    - Martin is good in transition and can finish. Uses his 6-10 frame to get to the basket. Major upside if he develops.

    McKenzie Moore, 2011, Team 94
    - Very athletic shooting guard that can defend. Moore is a solid player that can attack the basket. Moore can handle the ball well in traffic for his 6-6 size in frame. Often blocks shots on the defensive end, energy player.

    Greg Sequele, 2011, Compton Magic
    - Plays big at both ends of the floor. Sequele will mature into a high-major prospect. Big-body at 6-9 and has a good touch around the basket and finishes.

    CJ Cooper, 2011, Belmont Shore
    - Can run the team and lead the team in scoring. Does everything on the floor and finishes at the basket. Cooper was offered by UTEP, Montana State and San Diego State.

    Adam Lacey, 2012, San Diego Magic
    - Played up and down this weekend. Can really run the floor and block shots at 6-9 and is one of the most underrated players on the West Coast.

    Andre McPhail, 2011, Team Superstar
    - Big body and is a beast in the post. Decent footwork and is a solid mid major prospect. School list includes USC, Denver, Pepperdine, Colorado State and UTEP.

    Henry Buckley, 2010, Las Vegas Prospects
    - Ran the floor well for his 6-11 size. Buckley blocks shots in transition. Skilled passer and is likely going to UNLV.

    Parker UU, 2012, Team 94
    - UU made a name for himself in both games I watched him play. He is very consistent from the corner and can step back and hit the open three point shot. UU could earn a division-I scholarship because of his shooting range and ability to get open.

    Arik Armstead, 2012, Team Superstar
    - Used his size to outplay his opponents. At 6-7, 270-pounds he defends and runs the floor well. Runs the floor great with ability to be a high major player.

    Khristian Kirkwood, 2011, Las Vegas Dogcatchers
    - Can finish with big shots. Likes to play competitive and steps up in big games.

    Bruce English, 2011, Belmont Shore
    - Can really finish at the rim. 6-1 combo who needs to improve his point skills. Gets to the basket and is very athletic. A solid mid-major prospect.

    Nick Aburto, 2013, Las Vegas Prospects
    - Already 6-8 as a freshman. Good face up player. Runs well in transition and will be an intriguing prospect over the years.

    Robert Selmon, 2011, 3G Hoops
    - Selmon is a wing player who can get to the basket. This tournament he showed well using his athletic ability to score in transition. Nice ball handler who can knock down the 15-footer.

    Dominique Dunning, 2011, Compton Magic
    - Dunning was injured during the tournament but showed his ability to maintain as one of the best players in his class. Dunning is very athletic and shot the ball well. Committed to University of New Mexico.

    Jordan Wilson, 2013, Team Ariza
    - Wilson is only a freshman and competes at a very high level. Upbeat and athletic point guard, uses his quickness to get his team running.

    Justin Hill, 2010, Garretson Stars
    - This combo-guard displayed his athletic ability in traffic. Can drive to the basket and finish in transition. Hill most likely will be signing with Phoenix College and will be a solid division-I prospect after JC.

    Jerry Harville, 2010, Joe Ward All Stars
    - Solid scoring point guard in transition, who is a very scrappy player. Solid junior college prospect still available.

    Dayton Boddie, 2012, Gamepoint
    - Boodie is a combo 6-2 guard who is athletic and gets to the basket - moves well without the ball.

    Khalid Banks, 2012, Las Vegas Prospects
    - Keeps his team going. Excels in transition and has a good mid-range touch.

    Mervyn Lindsay, 2011, Inland
    - Lindsay can shoot deep off the dribble. Can put the ball on the floor with his long frame and is a wiery player at 6-6 that can defend.

    Justin Griego, 2012, Danny Granger Hurricanes
    - Griego is one to watch over the next two years. Runs the floor and likes to play physical. Only a sophomore, but at 6-8 has upside and works hard.

    Drew Bender, 2013, Arizona Future
    - Displayed his combo skills and can play well in transition. Look for this prospect's name in years to come being a 6-5 ball handler.

    Mookie Beard, 2011, Gamepoint
    - Beard rebounds well with his 6-7 body. Runs the floor and can score.

    Silas Gaines, 2013, Inland
    - A great point guard in the making. Gaines lists at 5 feet 7 and moves the ball up the floor. Lightning quick ball handling player.

    Davion Pearson, 2011, Las Vegas Dogcatchers
    - Pearson is rumored to be attending Arizona College Prep. One of the quickest and best point guards on the West Coast. He can lead the team and is a mature player.

    Jacob Hollingsworth, 2014, Las Vegas Prospects
    - One to watch in years to come. At 6-5 he has major upside.

    Tim Jacobs, 2011, Danny Granger Hurricanes
    - Pure shooter with combo guard skills. Knows how to play and does compete.
    		Magic Memorial Day Festival 6/8/2010 8:28 AM

    Perry HS 6-foot-8, 240-pound senior post Ronny Spoon has signed with John Brown University.

    Perry High School's 6-foot-8, 240-pound senior post Ronny Spoon has signed a national letter of intent with John Brown University, an NAIA school located in Arkansas.

    Spoon recently signed with the school and Head Coach Clark Sheehy, a major accomplishment for Spoon and also Perry High School. Perry High School is a newer high school located in Chandler, Arizona, and will prepare to enter it's fourth year of existence under the leadership of head coach Mark Nold.

    Spoon has good potential as a low post prospect and has developed a great deal over the past several years. While he is a low post prospect still looking to reach his potential, his best years are still ahead of him.

    In a state where true low post prospects seem to be very rare, Spoon is one of the state's bigger bodies and a true post presence.

    Spoon saw much of his development over the past several spring and summers while competing on the AAU/club circuit while playing for both the Arizona Dream Team and also the Arizona Magic club programs.

    Congratulations to Spoon and his family, as well as the Perry HS basketball program from our staff here at Arizona Preps.

    Arizona Preps Scouting Report: Spoon definitely has the potential to become a nice prospect, as a result of his willingness to learn and compete. While he is still a little raw on the offensive side of the basketball, Spoon has a good skillset and is capable of playing either with his back to the basket or while facing the basket out to 3-point distance - although he at times finds himself out of position on the offensive end. Needs to stay focused on scoring on the low block. Spoon is currently at his best though when rebounding the basketball, which he does very well, especially since he is not afraid of contact and utilizes his large body very well. He is also a capable shotblocker, since he has a good wingspan and gets off the floor fairly well. Spoon will need continued focus in his lowpost footwork, low post moves and ability to knock down the mid-range jump shot to reach his full potential. Has an excellent attitude and enjoys the game.

    Anthony Ray
    ArizonaPreps.com Recruiting Analyst

    		Ronnnie Spoon Headed to John Brown University, an NAIA school located in Arkansas.6/15/2010 8:24 AM
    		Shayar Lee Signs with the University of Detroit 6/22/2010 9:30 AM

    Chris Karpman
    ASUDevils.com

    		Carson making most of experiences 6/29/2010 1:23 PM

    John MakkerJohn Makkar the 6’6 2011 wing has big expectations for his up and coming senior season. The three year starter for the Agua Fria Owls is now marked as one of the top high school players In Arizona. Makkar is set on making a statement this season.

     

     

    John who did not play basketball for any club team over the entire spring and summer last year and was virtually unknown to allot of basketball coaches and scouts around the country.

     

     

    Last season Avondale Agua Fria's 6-foot-6 180-pound junior wing John Makkar emerged as a top talent for the Agua Fria Owls, starting is his sophomore season. Makkar added another dimension to Owls giving them and inside and outside threat with the ability to hit the three point and mid-range shot. Makkar averaged 12 points, 10 rebounds and 2 steals per/game last season.

     

    This year Makkar's stock appears to be rising to the top, Coaches are now taking notice of the 6-foot-6 shooting guard Makkar's accuracy and his athletic leaping ability.

     

    This season Makkar will now take on a more defined basketball roll; no longer an unknown, teams are now accounting for his shooting threat, along with having to stop his ability to rebound and attack the basket.

     

     

    Makkar stated that he is excited about his team this season. John can be seen working on his game every day before and after practice where he continues to work on his ball handling skills, his ability to shoot long range, and shooting off the dribble. He already has a threat from the outside, shooting fearlessly from the baseline corners. Makkar is blessed with a very long frame and wing span along with being exceptionally athletic for his size. 

     

     

    His long frame and athleticism has been compared to a combination of 6-foot-7 shooting guard Lawrence Hill a graduate at Stanford University. If he continues to work hard in the weight room and on the court the http://Xdspn.com team visualizes Makkar as possibly one of the top ranked senior players in the state of Arizona this up and coming season.

     

    		John Makkar 6’6 2011 wing fulfilling big expectations 6/30/2010 10:24 AM
     
    Fastbreak Exposure Camp attracts Top Talent
    By Chad Groth
    Special to ESPNU
     
    FastBreakCamp
    Tempe, AZ July 9, 2010 - About 70 high school players participated in the 1st Annual Fastbreak Exposure Camp held on the campus of Arizona State University.
    The camp was directed by Vernon Holmes and a special guest speaker Keith Greer spoke to the student-athletes on life skills. This NCAA certified event was a two-day camp for players to showcase there skills against others in the valley. The camp attracted players from California, Georgia, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
    Greer, who coached Phoenix Suns Channing Frye said. “This is where it all starts, practice and working on your fundamentals.” Greer was Frye’s club coach and took him on trips all over the country. He shared his experience with the campers.
    Holmes has several players in college on basketball scholarships thought this event would be one everyone could learn from. “You never know when college coaches are watching. Said Holmes, There was a chance that with the Division 1 College coaches in attendance that someone was being evaluated.”

    The camp concluded with a Top 40 and Top 20 All-Star game. Below are my Top Prospects of the camp.
    Bryce Cotton   6-0 PG Palo Verde HS (AZ) 2010
    Best prospect in the camp. Can change speeds at ease. Very athletic and will play division one basketball.
    Shabonis Arjun   6-10 C Wasatch (UT)  2010
    Runs the floor, Raw post talent could land at JUCO or prep
    Cortez Riley   6-4 G AZ College Prep 2011
    Super athletic wing, good defensive player, attacks the basket.
     
     

    Blake Wilkinson   6-7  SF Viewmont (UT)  2011
    Very skilled wing player & Solid Low to mid level D1 prospect. Denver, Utah State, Penn and Kent St are the leaders.         
    Robert Selmon   6-4 SG Central (AZ)   2011
    Shoots well from outside and can slash to the basket and finish. Several schools are interested in this prospect.
    Brandon Pineda   6-5 SG Tolleson (AZ)  2011
    Strong wing player who can score buckets, one to watch in July.
    Elijah Myers   6-1 PG Santa Rita (AZ) 2012  
    Good PG skills, Moves the ball well and can attack the basket.
    Jonathan Milligan  6-2 PG Casa Grande (AZ)  2012  
    Pushes the ball well and can see the floor. Good mid-range shooter.
    Anthony Perry   6-3 SG Canyon Springs (CA) 2012
    Showed good defensive skills and can attack his defenders. 
    Joe Boyd    6-8 PF Chaparral (AZ)  2013
    Major post potential, Upside is on the rise. Turn and face player with soft touch from outside & runs the court well for his size.
     
     
     
     
    		Fastbreak Exposure Camp attracts Top Talent7/10/2010 1:05 AM

     

    Read below for detailed information about the participants in the 2010 Boost Mobile Elite 24 set for Venice Beach on Saturday, August 28.
    (Listed alphabetically; check back later for next 12 players and team breakdown.)

    http://rise.espn.go.com/boys-basketball/articles/2010/08/elite-24-roster-bios.aspx

    Bradley Beal
    Chaminade College Prep (St. Louis, Mo.) 6-3/177 SG 2011
    Although his father and two older brothers played college football, Beal’s has his eye on hoops. Ranked No. 6 in the ESPNU 100, he earned ESPN RISE Underclass All-American honors following a strong junior season (29 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists) with his 21-6 team. Beal also led the St. Louis Eagles to the final of the Nike EYBL and earned MVP honors at the FIBA U17 World Championship where he averaged 18.3 points and hit 48 percent on threes.


    Quddus “Deuce” Bello
    Westchester Country Day (High Point, N. C.) 6-4/180 SG 2011
    Bello burst onto the high school basketball scene in 2008, averaging 17 points per game as a freshman for WCD. Last season, he made a national splash when he made ESPN’s SportsCenter highlights with a between-the legs, one-handed, windmill dunk. This premier dunker will surely bring the house down a few times at the Venice Beach Courts this year. Last season WCD went 27-2 and they expect big things this year, too, as fellow Elite 24 participant Quincy Miller will join his good friend on this year’s team.    

    Rakeem Christmas
    New Church (Bryn Athyn, Pa.) 6-9/225 PF 2011
    A skilled post player and talented shot blocker, Christmas’ best days are still ahead of him. He runs the floor as well as any big in the class of 2011, and his perimeter game is expanding. As a junior, Christmas was first team Class A all-state after averaging 14.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and three blocks per game. Also a summer standout, he helped Team Final reach the Nike EYBL semifinals. The No. 8 ranked prospect in the ESPNU 100, Christmas makes his second Elite 24 appearance.

    DaJuan Coleman
    Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, N.Y.) 6-9/280 PF 2012
    As one of only two sophomores-to-be at last year’s Elite 24, Coleman showed that he could play with the nation’s best, no matter his age. After earning ESPN RISE National Freshman of the Year in 2008-09, Coleman followed up with a monster sophomore campaign. He led Jamesville-DeWitt to a 25-1 record and a Class A state title. In the state semis, he put together an outstanding game with a 23-point, 31-rebound performance in a 13-point victory. Coleman is undecided, but local Syracuse Orangeman want to see him stay home for college.   

    Amir Garrett
    Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) 6-5/175 SF 2011   
    One of the fastest-rising prospects in the nation, Garrett is a smooth lefty. Before moving to Las Vegas, Garrett led Leuzinger (Lawndale, Calif.) to the school's first section-ever section title. Garrett averaged 16.8 points and 7.2 rebounds and was named the CIF Southern Section Division I-A Co-Player of the Year. He is headed back to Las Vegas as a senior where he’ll be a major contributor to a program eyeing its second POWERADE FAB 50 title in three years.

    Myck Kabongo
    Findlay Prep (Henderson, Nev.) 6-2/170 PG 2011
    The No. 7 ranked prospect in the ESPNU 100, Kabongo takes over as the Pilots’ floor general for good friend and fellow Canadian Cory Joseph. As a junior, Kabongo helped St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, N.J.) to a 20-1 record and a No. 4 ranking in the POWERADE FAB 50. Headed to Texas, Kabongo averaged 18 points and 6 assists for the Gray Bees on his way to ESPN RISE Underclass All-American honors. He kicked off his summer with MOP honors at the Pangos All-American Camp.   

    James McAdoo
    Norfolk Christian (Norfolk, Va.) 6-8/210 PF 2011
    One of the most highly decorated players in this year’s Elite 24, McAdoo is the reining Gatorade State Player of the Year in Virginia. He led the Ambassadors to a 26-4 record and a Division II state title game appearance, averaging 22.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals. Ranked No. 5 in the ESPNU 100, McAdoo was named a second team All-American by ESPN RISE in 2009-10 and USA Basketball Athlete of the Year in 2009, after leading the U.S. to the FIBA Americas 16U championship.   

    Quincy Miller
    Westchester Country Day (High Point, N. C.) 6-9/210 PF 2011
    The Chicago native had a standout junior season at Quality Education Academy (Winston-Salem, N.C.), averaging 25.5 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots. He led QEA to a 22-8 mark and the National Christian Schools Athletic Association title, earning second team ESPN RISE All-American honors in the process. Ranked No. 4 in the ESPNU 100, Miller has as much upside as anyone in the 2011 class. He will join Elite 24 teammate Quddus Bello at Westchester Country Day next year.   

    LeBryan Nash
    Lincoln (Dallas, Texas) 6-7/225 SF 2011
    Strong and explosive, Nash draws comparisons to L.A. Lakers’ forward and noted playground baller Ron Artest. Ranked No. 10 in the ESPNU 100, Nash is coming off a junior season where he led Lincoln to a 28-4 record. He averaged 17.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. A 4A all-state selection and first team all-area by the Dallas Morning News, Nash is undecided on a college.

    Johnny O’Bryant
    East Side (Cleveland, Miss.) 6-10/245 C 2011
    O’Bryant’s favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. Don’t be surprised if the NBA players seated courtside are impressed with him, too. Ranked No. 17 in the ESPNU 100, O’Bryant is coming off a junior season that saw him average 15 points and 7.2 rebounds for a 26-7 team. He’s been a standout with USA Basketball the past two summers. In 2009, he was a starter on the FIBA Americas 16U title team and earlier this summer started on the FIBA U17 World Championship team and did not taste defeat in either tournament.             

    Austin Rivers
    Winter Park (Winter Park, Fla.) 6-4/190 SG 2011
    The bigger the stage, the better Rivers plays as evidenced by his performances at this year’s ESPN RISE NHSI and the City of Palms Tournament last December. The son of Celtics coach Doc Rivers, this gifted shooting guard averaged 24.3 ppg and 4.3 rebounds, including a 45-point outing in the Wildcats’ win over FAB 50 No. 4 St. Benedict's (Newark, N.J.). He also went for 41 points in a win over Pine Crest (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.). Rivers was named ESPN RISE National Junior Player of the Year.

    Adonis Thoma    s
    Melrose (Memphis, Tenn.) 6-6/210 SF 2011   
    He earned ESPN RISE Underclass All-American honors after leading Melrose to a Class AAA title with averages of 18.0 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.8 blocks, and 3.2 steals per game. Scouts and college coaches love Thomas’ frame and athletic ability, but he’s more than just potential. Before leading the Memphis Magic Elite to the Adidas Super 64 title game, he helped the U.S. capture the 2010 FIBA U17 Gold Medal game in Germany with eight points, eight rebounds and three steals.


    		2010 Elite 24 Player Bios8/6/2010 9:02 PM

     

    NBA NCAA Prospects Scouting Reports

    Mike Walker Editor

     HILLSBORO, Ore, The fourth annual Nike Global Challenge brings many of the best high school basketball players in the world to Hillsboro, Oregon. They'll play against the best international players and allow the NBA Scouts to begin focusing on the NBA lottery picks for 2012 and 2013.

    The three-day tournament features 30 of the top prep players in the United States competing in three teams of ten--USA East, USA Midwest, USA West--against international under-19 teams from France, Canada, Brazil, and Asia.
    INSEP France 112, USA West 108

    Josiah Turner and members of the USA West team lost to INSEP France 112-108. France used their international experience going 13-26 shooting from behind the arch and 40-70 shooting over all and outrebounded the USA West by 12 boards. The key was their abliity to close the show in the 4th quarter out scoring the USA West 33-23. Jabari Brown was the game high scorer with 25 points and Nick Johnson finished with 22 points and six rebounds. Josiah Turer added 15 points and he will have to play better if the USA West wants a opprotunity for a victory in the Nike Global Challenge.


    USA South 107, Brazil 99 Overtime

    PJ Hairston 6'6" 227 body is NBA Ready and showwing he has the skills that may allow him to gain entry into the North Carolina's starting line up and he clearly will be a NBA Lottery draft pick in 2013. He challenges every shot on the floor and has the ability to get his head above the rim to block his opponents dunk attempts and transitions to the other end of the floor to show his shooting range from 28-33 feet. He left his man for an open three at the end of regulation to send the game into overtime, but he made the overtime worth watching the extra minutes.  He started overtime with a three-pointer and then drew a charge call on the defensive possession. He finished the night with 28 points and clearly caught the attention of the NBA Scouts


    Canada 105, USA East 100 Double Overtime

    Oakland Soldiers Kyle Wilter was the key for Canada's win he finished with a game high 31 and 18 rebounds played the game with the composure of a pro. He also grabbed 18 rebounds. James McAdoo led the East with 24 points on 10-28 shooting and had 13 rebounds and five blocked shots.


    USA Midwest 127, All-Asia 86

    Boby Beal led a strong team effort by the Midwest with 28 points on 12-23 shooting, 4-10 from three. Beal also grabbed five rebounds and dished out three assists... Bobby Parks The left handed guard scored 25 points.

    Nike Global Challenge Box scores Day 1

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    Brazil vs USA South

    USA SOUTH 107, BRAZIL 99

    BRAZIL (0-1)
    Riva Nogueira, Lucas 10-12 2-2 22; Alves Prado Cunha, D 6-10 4-5 16; Andre Vezaro, Felipe 4-11 2-2 12; Taddei, Felipe 4-11 1-2 11; Parisotto, Icaro 3-14 2-4 9; Correia, Victor 3-11 2-4 9; Rodrigues Camilo, E 4-9 1-2 9; Casimiro, Arthur 4-6 0-0 8; Irigoyen, Bruno 1-4 0-0 3; Pereira Abrao, O 0-0 0-0 0; Darin Aguirre, G 0-3 0-0 0.

    Totals 39-91 14-21 99.


    USA SOUTH (1-0)
    Hairston, P.J. 9-18 5-9 28; Thomas, Adonis 7-20 8-14 22; Price, Zach 5-10 4-14 14; Caldwell, Kentavious 3-10 4-6 13; Scott, Shannon 4-7 4-6 13; Wells, Dezmine 2-3 5-5 9; Ellis, Perry 2-5 2-4 6; Parker, Dai-Jon 1-1 0-0 2.

    Totals 33-74 32-58 107.


    Brazil........................   15   23   27   25    9  -   99
    USA South.....................   23   25   24   18   17  -  107


    3-point goals--Brazil 7-29 (Taddei, Felipe 2-6; Andre Vezaro, Felipe 2-3; Correia, Victor 1-5; Irigoyen, Bruno 1-3; Parisotto, Icaro 1-7; Darin Aguirre, G 0-3; Rodrigues Camilo, E 0-1; Alves Prado Cunha, D 0-1), USA South 9-24 (Hairston, P.J. 5-9; Caldwell, Kentavious 3-8; Scott, Shannon 1-2; Ellis, Perry 0-1; Thomas, Adonis 0-4). Fouled out--Brazil-Taddei, Felipe; Andre Vezaro, Felipe; Rodrigues Camilo, E; Riva Nogueira, Lucas; Parisotto, Icaro, USA South-Parker, Dai-Jon. Rebounds--Brazil 66 (Riva Nogueira, Lucas 14), USA South 43 (Thomas, Adonis 9; Price, Zach 9).
    Assists--Brazil 14 (Correia, Victor 3; Parisotto, Icaro 3; Taddei, Felipe 3), USA South 9 (Wells, Dezmine 3). Total fouls--Brazil 39, USA South 22. Technical fouls--Brazil-None, USA South-None.

    MVPs-USA South: P.J. Hairston; Brazil: Durval Alves Prado Cunha

     

    Canada vs USA East

    CANADA 105, USA EAST 100

    CANADA (1-0)
    Wiltjer, Kyle 12-31 6-7 31; Birch, Khem 11-15 3-3 25; Bennett, Anthony 6-21 5-6 17; Pangos, Kevin 5-16 3-4 15; Wiggins, Andrew 2-8 1-2 5; Bhullar, Sim 2-6 1-2 5; Lamomba, Junior 1-6 2-4 4; Webster-Chan, Negus 1-5 0-0 3; Osse, Kemy 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 40-111 21-28 105.

    USA EAST (0-1)
    McAdoo, James 10-28 4-13 24; Finney-Smith, Dorian 6-10 6-7 19; Johnson, Tyrone 6-13 7-11 19; Cooney, Trevor 4-18 3-4 14; Gbinjie, Michael 3-7 1-1 8; Christmas, Rakeem 3-5 0-0 6; Williams-Goss, Nigel 3-13 0-0 6; Faust, Nick
    1-6 1-6 4. Totals 36-100 22-42 100.

    Canada........................   15   21   31   11   14   13  -  105
    USA East......................   25   15   14   24   14    8  -  100

    3-point goals--Canada 4-31 (Pangos, Kevin 2-8; Webster-Chan, Negus 1-4; Wiltjer, Kyle 1-7; Wiggins, Andrew 0-1; Lamomba, Junior 0-1; Osse, Kemy 0-2;
    Bennett, Anthony 0-8), USA East 6-29 (Cooney, Trevor 3-14; Gbinjie, Michael 1-3; Faust, Nick 1-3; Finney-Smith, Dorian 1-2; Williams-Goss, Nigel 0-3; Johnson, Tyrone 0-3; McAdoo, James 0-1). Fouled out--Canada-Lamomba, Junior,
    USA East-Gbinjie, Michael; Christmas, Rakeem. Rebounds--Canada 82 (Birch, Khem 20), USA East 66 (Finney-Smith, Dorian 16). Assists--Canada 19 (Pangos, Kevin 9), USA East 16 (Williams-Goss, Nigel 7). Total fouls--Canada 28, USA
    East 25. Technical fouls--Canada-None, USA East-None.

    MVPs-Canada: Kyle Wiltjer and Khem Birch; USA East: James McAdoo

     

    INSEP (France) vs USA West

    INSEP (FRANCE) 112, USA WEST 108

    INSEP (FRANCE) (1-0)
    John, Benjamin 8-14 3-4 24; Adjagba, Ulysse 5-10 5-6 18; Mutuale, Malela 4-4 5-8 15; Prenom, Ferdinand 6-7 2-3 14; Paschal, Fabien 6-8 2-4 14; Gavrilovic, A 4-7 2-4 10; Bourdillon, Frederic 3-4 0-0 9; Loum, Abdoulaye 3-5 0-0 6; Howard, William 1-8 0-0 2; Wachowiak, Nicolas 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 40-70 19-29 112.

    USA WEST (0-1)
    Brown, Jabari 7-19 9-12 25; Johnson, Nick 8-18 4-4 22; O'Bryant, Johnny 8-144-9 20; Turner, Josiah 5-9 4-4 15; Hood, Rodney 4-6 1-2 10; Bell, Gary 3-4 2-4 9; Jones, Torren 2-4 0-0 4; Ashley, Brandon 1-2 1-2 3. Totals 38-76
    25-37 108.

    INSEP (France)................   27   23   29   33  -  112
    USA West......................   26   27   32   23  -  108

    3-point goals--INSEP (France) 13-26 (John, Benjamin 5-7; Bourdillon, Frederic 3-4; Adjagba, Ulysse 3-6; Mutuale, Malela 2-2; Howard, William 0-4; Wachowiak, Nicolas 0-3), USA West 7-23 (Johnson, Nick 2-9; Brown, Jabari 2-10; Turner, Josiah 1-2; Bell, Gary 1-1; Hood, Rodney 1-1). Fouled out--INSEP (France)-Prenom, Ferdinand; Paschal, Fabien, USA West-Ashley, Brandon; Johnson, Nick. Rebounds--INSEP (France) 47 (Gavrilovic, A 10), USA
    West 35 (O'Bryant, Johnny 11). Assists--INSEP (France) 16 (Mutuale, Malela 7), USA West 13 (Johnson, Nick 5). Total fouls--INSEP (France) 28, USA West 25. Technical fouls--INSEP (France)-None, USA West-None.

    MVP-USA West: Jabari Brown; INSEP: Benjamin John 

     

    All-Asia vs USA Midwest

    USA MIDWEST 127, ALL-ASIA 86

    ALL-ASIA (0-1)
    Parks, Bobby 9-18 2-6 25; Kai, Guo 7-10 0-0 14; Long-Mao, Hu 3-5 7-8 13; Thomas, Lewis 4-5 0-0 11; Yi-Hsiang, Chou 4-13 0-0 9; Kai, Ren 2-7 2-2 6; Guisen, Tian 2-5 0-0 4; Yhuang, Dingyan 2-5 0-0 4; Wroe, Corban 0-3 0-0 0. Totals 33-71 11-16 86.

    USA MIDWEST (1-0)
    Beal, Bradley 12-23 0-0 28; Davis, Anthony 11-14 0-1 23; Carson, Jahii 9-11 1-1 22; Pointer, Dominique 7-12 0-2 14; Williams, Amir 6-8 0-0 12; Sampson, Jakarr 3-5 4-6 10; Carter-Williams, M 4-9 0-0 9; Brundidge, Carlton 3-7 1-2
    9. Totals 55-89 6-12 127.

    All-Asia......................   13   16   27   30  -   86
    USA Midwest...................   19   36   38   34  -  127

    3-point goals--All-Asia 9-19 (Parks, Bobby 5-10; Thomas, Lewis 3-3; Yi-Hsiang, Chou 1-2; Guisen, Tian 0-2; Wroe, Corban 0-1; Long-Mao, Hu 0-1), USA Midwest 11-27 (Beal, Bradley 4-10; Carson, Jahii 3-4; Brundidge, Carlton 2-6; Davis, Anthony 1-1; Carter-Williams, M 1-4; Pointer, Dominique 0-2). Fouled out--All-Asia-None, USA Midwest-None. Rebounds--All-Asia 32 (Thomas, Lewis 5), USA Midwest 46 (Williams, Amir 10). Assists--All-Asia 11 (Parks, Bobby 4), USA Midwest 24 (Carson, Jahii 9). Total fouls--All-Asia 11, USA Midwest 17. Technical fouls- All-Asia-None, USA Midwest-None.

    Players of the Game - USA Midwest: Jahii Carson; All-Asia: Bobby Parks

     

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    		Showtime Hoops Scouting Report Nike Global Challenge8/9/2010 9:10 AM

    No one knows why Bryce Cotton went unnoticed for so long; but the simple fact is after playing club ball this summer he has really upped his game from a mid to a high major player.  Once a virtual unknown, he is now the best available senior player on the West Coast.

    Last season the Tucson Palo Verde 2010. 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior point guard emerged as a top talent for taking on the role as the top scorer on his high school team.  Cotton’s tough play and court savvy added another dimension, helping his team to the state final.

    One of Cotton's signature prep moments came when he buried a jumper with 1.1 seconds to play to lift Palo Verde over Santa Rita high school and Terrell Stoglin who is headed to the University of Maryland. He finished that night with 29 points.

    Cotton has an uncanny accuracy with his ability to hit the three-point and mid-range shot. Cotton averaged 22 points, 7 assist and 3 steals per/game.  “Mild mannered off the court on the court Bryce has a tremendous upside and a very good basketball IQ. He possesses tremendous leaping ability and his explosiveness is comparable to Jarred Bayless.” stated his AAU Coach Vernon Holmes.  

    This year Cotton's stock continues to rise to the top; at the Cream of Crop averaging 23 points per game and at the Las Vegas Fab48 tournament where he lead  his club team,  the Arizona Dream Team,  to victory in Bronze Championship.  With numerous college coaches looking on such as Drexel, ASU, Arizona, and Michigan all watched Cotton as he hit a plethora of shoots from the outside and breaking down defenses at will. “He is a true leader” said Coach Holmes. This was evident as he led the Arizona Dream Team down 20 points at the half, back to win the Bronze Championship Division.

    Cotton is contemplating several offers, but leaning towards attending a prep school next year.   Cotton stated unless the right offer comes along he will take the time to showcase his talent to high major programs next year looking for the right fit.

    August could be very interesting as schools such as Michigan, ASU, Saint John’s and Boston College are inquiring about cottons tough play.

    		Cotton now the best available senior player on the West Coast.8/29/2010 11:56 PM
    Nick Johnson

    By Ray Brewer (contact)

    Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 | 7:10 p.m.

    Nick Johnson of Findlay Prep, shown practicing last winter, verbally committed to the University of Arizona basketball program.

    Justin M. Bowen

    Nick Johnson of Findlay Prep, shown practicing last winter, verbally committed to the University of Arizona basketball program.

    Findlay Prep guard Nick Johnson has verbally committed to the University of Arizona basketball program.

    Johnson, who is from Gilbert, Ariz., averaged 14.2 points and 3.6 assists per game for Findlay last winter. The nationally ranked program, which is housed in Henderson, won a second straight ESPN Rise national title.

    The 6-foot-3, 195-pound Johnson is ranked as the nation’s No. 45 overall prospect by recruiting website Rivals.com. The four-star recruit is the nation’s No. 13-rated shooting guard.

    Johnson picked Arizona over eight other scholarship offers, including Louisville, Kentucky and Arizona State. Verbal commitments are non-binding.

    		Nick Johnson Commits to U of A8/18/2010 9:48 PM

    A month after jumping all over new St. John's basketball coach Steve Lavin's offer, former Tucson Pueblo guard Michael Perez said in an e-mail that he decommitted and has signed with Texas-El Paso

    .

    Perez, 6-foot-3, who has tremendous jumping ability and averaged 29.9 points and 8.1 rebounds a game last season, had never visited New York when the  offer came during the AAU showcase month.

     

    It was a curious offer from a Big East school

     

    for a kid whose best offer until then was from UTEP. One of Lavin's assistants is Mike Dunlap, who was an assistant at Arizona during its Sweet 16 season in 2008. Dunlap may have seen Perez play then.

     

    Lavin was impressed by Perez's athleticism during a tournament in Long Beach, Calif., in July,

     

    Chad Groth, a local tournament director who had enlightened Perez about the St. John's offer at the time, said Lavin couldn't wait this late in the summer to see if

     

    Perez would qualify academically and had to move on without Perez.

     

    But just this week, Perez made it through the NCAA Clearinghouse. He said he starts classes at UTEP on Monday.

     

    Groth said a scholarship

     

    recently opened up at UTEP.

    		Ex-Pueblo hoops star now UTEP bound8/29/2010 11:54 PM

    By Chad Groth

    August 29, 2010- Tucson, AZ- After watching Bryce Cotton (Palo Verde High School, Tucson, AZ) play in the Arizona JUCO All American Camp last month in Phoenix, AZ. Keno Davis pulled the trigger on Arizona's best senior prospect available.  Davis is the head coach of Providence College a member of the Big East conference.

     

    Cotton will sign this week and enroll in class at Providence College. "I took a official visit this past weekend and liked the campus and staff. I really felt good and the players took me in" Said Cotton. 

     

    Cotton also gained interest in July from Oregon, St. John's, Illinois and California State Bakersfield. 

     

    "He was well overdue, Said Vern Holmes (Cotton's AAU coach). Bryce is a very athletic point guard who will do well in college. Most of all Bryce is a good kid and will adjust to the Big East just fine. Several schools missed out." 

     

    Cotton played this past July with the Arizona Dream Team and led them to the Championship of the FAB 48 bronze division. Cotton averaged 23 ppg in the FAB 48. During the Arizona JUCO All American Camp he made the Top 20 games and was rated by most scouts as the Top Senior Prospect available.

     

    		Bryce Cotton to Province  8/29/2010 11:56 PM

    August 31, 2010 - Gilbert, AZ – Two days of basketball for some of the top guards in the state of Arizona was held at Gilbert Christian School on August 28-29, 2010. Several players shined and displayed there guard abilities.

    2012 top point guard Jonathan Milligan

    The camp was directed by Dinos Trigonis who has coached, mentored and teaches several NBA, college and high school players the guard position the correct way. Trigonis is the director of the Pangos All American Camp and Pangos Live events which are in the summer.

    This camp taught players in grades 3 thru 12 fundamentals needed to master the lead guard positions, meaning point guard and combo. Lead guard positions and responsibilities will be broken down to develop individual player skills.

     

    “Collin Woods is one of the most under rated guards in the country, Demrtius Balark and Jonathan Milligan also showed well being two solid guards that have a chance”, said Trigonis.

     

    “Players need to take home what Dino’s teaches us and work on there skills daily. I have improved my guard skills over the past few years by attending this camp. I also received plenty of exposure from the guard camp, ” Said Balark.     

    Some of the NBA players Trigonis has coached include Baron Davis (Los Angeles Clippers), Brandon Jennings (Milwaukee Bucks), Casey Jacobsen (Memphis Grizzlies), Kirk Snyder (Minnesota Timberwolves), Jeff Trepagnier (Denver Nuggets), Marcus Williams (Memphis Grizzlies) and DeMarcus Nelson (Chicago Bulls).

     

    I watched the camp on Sunday afternoon and a number of players caught my attention with there guard skills. Below are players I thought displayed upside with there skills.

     

    Collin Woods              6-1       Horizon                       2011

     

    Brandon Pena                         6-4       Tolleson                       2011

     

    Logan Fougnies          6-1       Gilbert Christian         2012

     

    Lawrence Pierce          6-2       Deer Valley                 2012

     

    Cameron Glasrud        6-1       El Dorado (NM)         2012

     

    Demetrius Balark        6-1       Kellis                           2012

     

    Jonathan Milligan        6-2       Casa Grande               2012

     

    Mark Winters              6-4       El Dorado (NM)         2012   

     

    Dwayne Russell          5-9       Peoria                          2012

     

    Jaron Hopkins             6-3       Basha                          2013

     

    Isaiah Lopez                6-0       Agua Fria                    2013

     

    Josh Braun                  6-3       Boulder Creek             2013

     

    DJ Henderson                         6-0       Home School              2013

     

    Michael Barry             6-1       Agua Fria                    2013

     

    Casey Benson                         6-1       Tempe Corona             2014

     

    Kevin Saiz                   5-10     Cibola (NM)                2014

     

    Roberto Rayes                        6-2       Gilbert Christian         2014

     

    Mitchell Russell          6-0       El Dorado MS             2015

     

    Dhillon Greene            6-0       Silver Hills (CO)         2015

     

    Keith Holmes              5-8       Blessed Sacrament (CO)2017           

     

    		Lead Guard Camp Recamp!9/3/2010 10:44 PM

    3rd Annual ARIZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL EXPOSURE  SHOWCASE

     

    September 11, 2010

    PHOENIX COLLEGE

     

    Areacodesbasketball.com

    Team Entry Fee: $275

    Limited to players in grades 7th and 8th (ages 12-14)

     

     EVERYONE PLAYS 3 (Three) GAMES

    *Participate in a Life Skills classroom session (optional)

     

    *Each player will be ranked by several scouts & recruiting services in attendance 

     

    *Daily coverage will be posted on local/national scouting services and local websites

     

    *The event will be covered by areacodesbasketball.com, westcoasthoopsreport.com, xstreamdevelopment.com, premierball.com, ESPNU, hoopsreport.com, basketballbeat.com, azvarsity.com and several rivals.com sites

     

    *Top players will receive an invitation to John Lucas Midwest Invitational

     

     

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

    CHAD GROTH (602) 318-4731 or email: pregameent@aol.com

     

     

    		3rd Annual ARIZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL EXPOSURE  SHOWCASE9/3/2010 7:42 PM

    Training Location - Copper Canyon High School

    Dates-  9/4/2010,    9/11/2010,    9/18/2010

    Time - 12:00-3:00

    Address - 9126 W Camelback Rd · Glendale

    Arizona Dream Team will be having tryouts for grades 9u-17u.  The Arizona Dream Team is the top level Club organization on the west Cost. The Arizona Dream Team(17u) team was very successful this summer going  (15-4) in the month of July and wining the NCAA Certified event the FAB48 Bronze Division Championship.  The Arizona Dream Elite Team is proud to announce that 17u Bryce Cotton singed with the University of Providence in Rhode Island.  Each year the Arizona Dream Continues to train and develop players to reach their ultimate potential and goal of becoming a college student athlete.  Please note these outstanding players who were associated with the Arizona Dream Team and Xstream Development(XD) Training program.

     

    ● Bryce Cotton—Idaho State (2010)

    ● Andre Hatchett—Idaho State (2010)

    ● Carrick Felix—Arizona State(2010)

    ● Ryan Whitehead—UTSA(2010)

    ● Jonathan Underwood—University of Missouri(2009)

    ● Travis Payton—UTSA(2009)

    ● Bo Barnes—University Hawaii (2009)

    ● Marquis Coleman—Brown University(2008)

    ● Brandon Lavendar— University of Arizona(2008)

    ● Isaiah Thomas –University of Washington(2008)

    ● Shayar Lee – Northern Arizona University(2008)

    ● Taylor Rohde – Arizona State University/Alaska(2008)

    ● Gabe Freeman—Pro Europe(2007)

    ● Mike Hodgson—Harlem Globetrotters(2007)

    ● Ira Brown – Gonzaga University(2006)

    ● Lawrence Hill – Stanford—Pro Mexico(2005)

    ● Ryan Holmes – University of Pepperdine(2004)

    ● Travis Gabbadon – UTSA (Pro Australia)(2004)

    ● Calvin Chitwood – Cal State Northridge(2004)

    ● Ty Morrison – Creighton(NBA DL) Trotters(2004)

    ● Jermane Calvin – Northern Arizona University(2004)

    ● Debose Williams – St Mary’s University (2004)

    ● Devon Everson—Boston College/Grand Canyon (2003)

    ● Louis Amundson – UNLV NBA (Phoenix Suns)(2002)

     

     

     

    For further information on the Arizona Dream Team Please Contact

    Coach Holmes at 623-332-2538 vernon.holmes@xdspn.com

    Development Trainer -Ryan Nelson at 623-210-5451 Coach.r.nelson@gmail.com

     

    		Arizona Dream Team tryouts for grades 9u-17u.  9/3/2010 10:45 PM
    4th ANNUAL PHOENIX FALL SHOWCASE  ***SCHEDULE***!
     
    October 8-10, 2010
    Presented by www.Ballislife.com
     
    Phoenix College
    1202 West Thomas Road
    Phoenix, Arizona 85013
    Everyone will play 3 Games
    EVENT IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS IN ALL HIGH SCHOOL
    GRADES, HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS, AND AAU/CLUB TEAMS.
    * This event is designed to provide all players an opportunity to demonstrate their competitive skills to the Division II, III, NAIA, and Junior College coaches and media invited to attend.
    * Play against top level competition from Arizona and other areas.
    * Our goal is to provide each and every player an opportunity to showcase his game in front of some of the     top national/regional scouts expected to be in attendance.
    *The Phoenix Fall Showcase will create an opportunity for you to start your recruiting process if you choose to play after high school and attend college.
    * Top player’s evaluation will be on a database and ranked after the Phoenix Fall Showcase and forwarded to over 300 Division I, II, III, NAIA, JUCO and Prep school coaches across the country.
    To reserve your spot please contact Chad Groth (602) 318-4731 or chadg2k5@aol.com
    		Phoneix Fall Showcase9/14/2010 9:28 AM
    Tempe High School's 6-foot-2, 180-pound senior guard Jordan Baker had a terrific summer performance, and, as a result, saw his college recruitment take off.

    Tempe HS 6-foot-2 senior guard Jordan Baker has given a verbal commitment to Pepperdine University.
    After sitting out the majority of his junior season at Tempe HS with an injury to his arm, Baker returned to action this spring and summer, only to become one of the hottest guard prospects in the 2011 class on the West Coast.

    Baker led his Arizona Magic program to numerous big wins and a strong overall summer performance in July, which faired well for Baker in his college recruitment as he generated serious interest from such schools as Arizona State, Oregon State, Utah, Pepperdine, Weber State, Utah State, Colorado State, Fresno State, UC-Santa Barbara, Western Illinois, UC-Riverside, Hawaii and Liberty.

    After receiving official scholarship offers from Pepperdine, Weber State, Fresno State, Western Illinois and UC-Riverside, Baker recently took official visits to Weber State and Pepperdine.

    After taking an official visit to Pepperdine University this weekend, Baker found his fit and gave Head Coach Tom Asbury and his basketball staff a verbal commitment.

    Pepperdine assistant coach Damin Lopez, a former standout basketball player from the state of Arizona, was instrumental in the recruitment of Jordan to the school.

    Now with his college recruitment out of the way for himself, Baker has his sights on having a big senior season for Tempe HS.
    		Jordan Baker Commits to Pepperdine9/14/2010 9:29 AM

    By Chad Groth

    September 14, 2010

    The 3rd Annual Arizona Middle School Basketball Exposure Showcase was held September 11, 2010 at Phoenix College just minutes from downtown Phoenix.

     

    Area Codes Basketball presented this event which featured 239 middle school basketball players from Arizona. “It’s great to see the young talent play at a high level before high school”, said Ron Coleman, writer from Arizonavarsity.com.

     

    Special thank you to the many scouting services and websites in attendance that supported this event such as Jeff Meadows of www.hoopsreport.com, Ron Coleman of www.arizonavarsity.com, Larry Hill of  www.areacodesbasketball.com, Anthony Ray of www.arizonapreps.com, Vernon Holmes of www.xdson.com and James Parker of www.TrifectaBasketball.blogspot.com.    

     

    Dozens of players made a name for themselves on this day. Let’s look at the eye catchers.

     

     

    FIRST TEAM ALL-SHOWCASE (Top Prospects)  

    Brandon Hoffer                      5-9       Explorer                                  2015

    Top prospect in his class and makes everyone better.

     

    Dakota Kordsiemon              6-2       Esperero Canyon (Tucson)    2015

    Big - time player who can score in transition.

     

    Ryan Stutzman                       5-5       Marley Park                           2015

    All around crafty point guard who is becoming a leader

     

    Ke’ von Dobson                     6-2       Scottsdale                               2015

    Good upside and can run the floor.

     

    Brad Viel                                5-11     Cholla                                     2015

    Blocks shots and can shot the mid range jumper.

     

    Jim Scroggin                           6-1       St Mary Basha MS               2016

    Good playmaker and has great upside.

     

    Jaylyn Juan                            6-3       St Peter and Paul                   2015

    Best athlete in his class. Dunked in one game and has upside.

     

     

     

     

    Xavier Smith                          5-8       Sonora Trails                          2015

    All - Around performer and is one of the top in this class.

     

    Cole Kelper                            5-10     San Tan                                  2015

    Good in transition and can get buckets in hurry. Future top prospect.

     

    Anthony Enriquez                   5-8       Verrado MS                           2015

    Fair player who can create in transition.

     

    Devin Kirby                            5-11     Florence MS                          2016

    Major upside and knows how to play. Remember his name as a top prospect.

     

    Gennaro Silvestro                  5-8       Pope John MS                        2015

    Goes strong to the basket and makes plays. Good defender and is one to watch.

     

    Joshua Rhymes                      5-3       Cheatham                               2016

    Good in transition and has a chance. Rhymes history runs in the family.

     

    Nick Brewer                           5-6       San Tan                                  2015

    Solid player and can score buckets. Good shooting range.

     

    Sterling Bell                           5-4       Collier MS                              2015

    Very active on the court and has a chance. Runs the point guard with ease.

     

    Marcus Nez                            5-11     Collier MS                              2015   

    Bouncy big who blocks shots and will grow. Good length in size.

     

    DJ Hamilton                           5-5       KMS                                       2016

    Scrappy player and has a good understanding of the game.

     

    Ben Arqueros                         5-5       Home School                          2015

    Put a few nice moves on his opponents. Can make plays.

     

    Delaney Roach                      6-0       Osborn MS                             2016   

    Has upside and must work on ball handling to adjust to the next level. Good size.

     

    Jordan McGee                                   5-4       Verrado MS               2016

    Top point guard prospect in his class and crafty playmaker, hit game winner in one game.

     

    Montez White                                    5-7       Mountain View           2015

    Good ball handler who made plays in the up-tempo game. Solid point guard.  

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Dominic Rhymes                    5-3       Osborn MS                             2016

    Hard and tough player who knows how to play.

     

    Justin Howard                                    4-11     Canyon Ridge            2016

    Very competitive player and tough all around guard who will be a top prospect.

     

    Aaron Allen                            6-0       Luke MS                                2015

    Good guard skills and attacks the basket; still raw, but athletic.

     

    John Rivera                            6-0       Imagine Prep                          2015

    Common crafty player who really gets after it.

     

    Frank Trujillo                         6-2       Desert Sky (Tucson)  2016

    Upside with size and performed well. Name to remember.

     

    LJ Williams                            5-10     San Tan                                  2015

    Major upside and understands the game. Top prospect who makes players better.

     

    Jacob Sosinski                       6-3       Mesquite Jr. High                  2015

    Good size for his position. Good understanding of the game and remember this name.

     

    Jeff Wahlin                             6-1       San Tan                                  2015

    Crafty playmaker and has a chance. Runs the floor well for his size.  

     

    Cesar Cervantes                    6-3       Atkinson                                 2015

    Can rebound well and plays center at this time and turns it up in transition.

     

    Isaiah Barajas                                    5-4       Verrado MS               2015

    Competes very well and is active on both ends of the floor. Has a chance.

     

    Adam Turner                          6-0       Mountain Sky                        2015

    Athletic wing and defends well and finishes in transition.

     

    Duke Cobb                             5-1       Centennial MS                       2015

    Good competitor who can shoot and runs the point guard position.

     

    Jake Hatfield                                     6-1       Stetson Hills                           2015

    Nice post moves and runs well for his size. Upside!

     

    Jeremiah Barkley                  5-3       Desert Thunder                      2015

    Point guard who runs a team well.

    Terence Johnson                    6-1       Desert Sky (Tucson)              2015

    Super scorer and knows how to get buckets.

     

    Keaton Harris                        5-6       South Valley MS                    2015

    Defends the ball well; good man on man skills and is a solid player.

     

    Juan Rascon                           5-11     Miles (Tucson)                       2015

    Made players better around him. Can do it all on the floor. Passes well.

     

    Kenny Arrick                         5-2       Connections Academy           2016

    Tough guard with skills. Upside.

     

    Keenan Walker                      6-1       Madison                                 2015

    Good size and takes up space. Learning; how to read defenses on the floor.

     

    Sumeet Khara                                    6-0       Highland Jr. High       2015

    Has speed and attacks the basket.

     

    Riley Mckinnis                      5-9       Chandler Academy                2015

    Never took plays off, good prospect.

     

    Sean Wood                             6-1       Stapley                                    2015

    All – around performer who can lead a team is a hard worker.

     

    Thailand Gatling                    5-8       Payne                                      2015

    Hard nosed player who is good in transition.   

     

     

    BEST OF THE WEST! (Prospects making the grade)

    Jarrod Diamond                   5-10        Western Peaks                    2015

     

    Ben Hebert                           5-8          Saint Thomas Aquinas       2015

     

    Miguel Rosales                    5-11        Sun Valley                            2015                      

     

    Kevin Nudo                           5-8          Scottsdale                             2015

     

    Ryan Bayster                       6-2          Copper Ridge                       2015

     

    Nate Grass                            5-4          Sonoran Trails                    2015

     

    Evan Winje                           5-6          Mountain View                     2016

     

    Brett Morrow                       6-0          Mount Elden (Flagstaff)      2016

     

    Andrew Wass                       5-8          Osborn MS                           2016

     

    Alejandro Elias                    5-6          South Valley Gilbert           2016

    		Arizona Middle School Showcase Recap9/15/2010 8:58 AM

    PRECISION HOOPS / XSTREAM DEVELOPMPENT - Get Ready For Tryout Mini Camp! www.precisionhoops-west.com/ www.xdspn.com

    Percisionhoops & XSTREAM Development

    ACADEMY

    Registration Flyer

    When: Oct. 2nd, 2010

    Location: Copper Canyon High School

    Located on 91st Avenue and Camelback

    Fee: $25 per player 

    40$ for 2 players

    BOYS/&Girls AGES  8 & UP

    Lets Get Fundemental

    More Info: 623-332-2538/623-210-5451

    		Get Ready For Tryout Mini Camp!10/5/2010 10:32 PM

    The 4th ANNUAL PHOENIX FALL SHOWCASE (Presented by Ballislife.com) is SOLD OUT for teams. Individuals can still sign up as LIMITED SPOTS are available. This event will be filmed and covered by www.ballislife.com
     
    The following Scouting Services and websites will be covereing the Phoenix Fall Showcase:     www.areacodesbasketball.com  www.hoopmasters.com www.courtcred.com   www.espnu.com  www.arizonapreps.com  www.arizonavarsity.com  www.hoopsreport.com and  www.westcoasthoopsreport.com  
     
    REGISTER FAST AS THIS EVENT WILL BE SOLD-OUT!

     

     

     

    PHOENIX FALL SHOWCASE

    October 8-10, 2010

    Presented by www.Ballislife.com

     

    Phoenix College

    1202 West Thomas Road

    Phoenix, Arizona 85013

     

    Everyone will play 3 Games

     

    EVENT IS OPEN TO INDIVIDUAL PLAYERS IN ALL HIGH SCHOOL

    GRADES, HIGH SCHOOL TEAMS, AND AAU/CLUB TEAMS.

     

    * This event is designed to provide all players an opportunity to demonstrate their competitive skills to the Division II, III, NAIA, and Junior College coaches and media invited to attend.

     

    * Play against top level competition from Arizona and other areas.

     

    * Our goal is to provide each and every player an opportunity to showcase his game in front of some of the     top national/regional scouts expected to be in attendance.

     

    *The Phoenix Fall Showcase will create an opportunity for you to start your recruiting process if you choose to play after high school and attend college.


    * Top player’s evaluation will be on a database and ranked after the Phoenix Fall Showcase and forwarded to over 300 Division I, II, III, NAIA, JUCO and Prep school coaches across the country.

     

     

    To reserve your spot please contact Chad Groth (602) 318-4731 or chadg2k5@aol.com

     

     

      

     

    REGISTRATION FORM

     

    Please fill out and send form and payment to:

    First Class Sports & Entertainment LLC

    PO Box 6864, Goodyear AZ 85338

     

    A $75.00 participation fee for individuals must accompany your application and be received by Oct. 1, 2010. Please cashier’s check or money orders payable (no personal checks) to “First Class Sports & Entertainment LLC”.

     

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    Home Address____________________________________________

     

    City_______________Zip Code_________Phone(      )____________

     

    E-mail___________________________________________________

               

    H.S. Grad Yr.__________Height__________Weight______________

     

    SAT Score______________ACT Score__________GPA____________

                 

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                                 I understand that any Phoenix Fall Showcase (PFS) participation who does

                                 not abide by the rules, regulations and policies established by PFS is subject

                                 to dismissal without reimbursement or recourse and I hereby waive and release

                                 the PFS from any and all liability for any injury or illnesses while participating in

                                 the camp. I hereby authorize the directors of PFS to act according to their

                                 best judgment in any emergency if I cannot be contacted. I understand that

                                 each camp participant is required to have their own medical and accident insurance.

     

     

     

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    		4th ANNUAL PHOENIX FALL SHOWCASE 9/16/2010 8:44 PM

    5’11 Junior guard Hasan Tucker is one of the top athletes in Tucson Arizona and is now becoming one of the top players outside of Arizona. Hasan Tucker will also be Rincon High School basketball teams top player this up and coming season.  Hasan excelled this summer playing for the Arizona Dream Team and was very instrumental in their winning of the FAB48 Bronze tournament Championship in Las Vegas this past July. Arizona Dream Team coach Vern Holmes stated that "Hasan Tucker is a lockdown defender and one of  the toughest 2012 players he's coach".  After talking to  Hasan father Anthony Tucker, he stated that Hassan is very focused for this coming high school season and continues to work harder and harder every day. This summer Hasan averaged  18 ppg, shooting 52 percent, with  4.6 assist. 

    Athletic Accomplishments: Nov 11, 2009 ... Long off-guard has very solid basketball IQ and is a good FT shooter. ..... Hasan Tucker 5'11” Fr. Rincon (Tucson AZ)...

    WEST-COAST-REPORT-BY-DINO-TRIGNOS- March 10, 2010: TOP SOPHOMORES (CLASS OF 2012) (includes California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, & Hawaii)

    		5’11 Junior guard Hasan Tucker makes a difference.9/24/2010 1:15 PM

    Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp Day One...
    By Van Coleman van@hoopmasters.com

    The Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp featured some of top young talent on the West Coast headed by players like Torren Jones, Aaron Gordon, Rashad Muhammad, Jabari Byrd, and Stanley Johnson...

     

    Once again, Pangos Director Dinos Trigonis and his partner at the Fullctpress.net, our own Etop UdoEma worked together to bring a deep and talented field of young talent to Lynwood High this weekend. The talent was headed by top twenty-five sophomores Aaron Gordon, Rashad Muhammad, and Torren Jones, along with top 25 freshman StanleyJohnson; but the player who capped off the evening with Sportcenter type highlights was 6-6 Jumping Jack wing man Jabari Byrd who had Dwayne Wade type explosion to the rim. No doubt this was a deep group that represents the west coast's future very well. With that in mind here's a look at the top talent on day one at the Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp:

    The Top Dozen Prospects - (Listed by Height)

    Joe Boyd 6-9 C/PF (2013) Scottsdale, AZ Chapparral - This skilled face up big scored with range facing and could roll to blocks and hit jump hoop. Good help side defender too!

    Maurice Kirby 6-8 C/PF (2013) Sun Tan Valley, CA Poste Butte - This physical big man could grow to 6-10/11 as mom is 6-4 & dad is 6-6, add that to the fact he can face and drive or post and jump hook over other bigs and he is definitely going to see his school list grow this winter.

    Torren Jones 6-8 W/PF (2013) Chandler, AZ Basha - This physical, but skilled inside scorer flat out finished with authority, hit glass and finished drive with regularity off face-up!

    Aaron Gordon 6-7 WF (2013) San Jose, CA Archbishop Mitty - One of nation's best wing scorers and handlers made a case for moving up to top ten status with his aggressive game and high level skills.

    Jabari Byrd 6-6 WG/F (2013)     Richmond, CA Salesian - Some compared him to Dwayne Wade, others Corey Benjamin, but one thing is clear he is going to open some eyes this winter and has tools to dominate in high school. Don't be surprised if he cracks top twenty-five on our next update.

    Daiveon Leverett 6-5 WF (2013) Stockton, CA Weston Ranch - This bouncy athlete attacked basket off the dribble and made the crowd buzz with his explosion on dunk-back tips and pull-up jumpers.

    Malcolm Davis 6-5 WF (2014) Las Vegas, NV Shadow Ridge - This physical wing man attacked rim off the dribble and finished in traffic with best in camp. He used solid jumper to keep defense honest!

    Stanley Johnson 6-5 WG (2014) Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei - This smooth and strong freshman wing guard knocked down shot off the dribble and finished drive with kiss off the glass. He should rate among nation's top fifteen to twenty freshmen and is a reason why Mater Dei will be among nation's top high school programs in the future.

    Rashad Muhammad 6-4 WG (2013) Las Vegas, NV Bishop Gorman - This athletic wing man has comgo guard skills, creates for teammates in transition, can knock down three or get to rim with either hand.

    Darin Johnson 6-4 WG (2013) Elk Grove, CA Franklin - Explosive and quick wing talent can flat out take you off the dribble with both hands or pop pull-up jumper. He can lead the break in a pinch. Just scratching surface!

    Noah Allen 6-4 WG/F (2013)     Pacific Grove, CA Paloma - This long and bouncy wing flat out knocked down jumper from around the arc with regularity. He hit pull-up too, and got to rim when needed.

    Mike Garcia 6-3 P/WG (2013) Playa Del Rey, CA St. Bernard's - This thin, but wiry combo guard attacked off the dribble, hit jumper from three and made plays on both ends of court. Look for his stock to rise on the west coast!

    We evaluated over thirty young talents that we felt would go mid-major or higher at this weekend's Pangos All-West Camp on the opening day. We look forward to bringing you more on the All-West Frosh/Soph Camp, right here at Hoopmasters.com.

    		Pangos All-West Frosh/Soph Camp Day One...10/3/2010 2:15 PM

    6-2 Jonathan MilliganLOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The first John Lucas Midwest Invitational Camp, which was held at Hoops gym, was loaded with talent and consisted of skills training and scrimmage games for some of the most talented players from not only the Midwest, but the country in a variety of graduating classes.

    John Lucas, who was drafted first overall in 1976 by the Houston Rockets, has coached three NBA teams after a great college career at the University of Maryland and brought a lot of experience to the campers.

    Player to watch

    Jonathan Milligan (Casa Grande, Ariz./Union)
    2012, PG, 6-2, 150 pounds
    He drew a lot of attention during the drills, where he handled, passed and shot the ball very well. Milligan is a wiry thin, but very skilled combo guard who has good speed and quickness. He displayed excellent court vision and delivered the ball on the money when he attacked off the dribble and drew multiple defenders. He can also get to the rim and finish with a nice touch, as well as hit mid-range jumpers with ease. Milligan, who mentioned Oregon State, Clemson and Denver, has a good feel for the game and is a player to keep an eye on.

    		Espnu - Jonathan Milligan (John Lucas Midwest Invitational recap)10/5/2010 10:30 PM

     

    4th ANNUAL PHOENIX FALL SHOWCASE

    GAME SCHEDULE

    (ALL GAMES PLAYED AT PHOENIX COLLEGE)

     

    October 8-10, 2010

     

    3 DAYS * 32 TEAMS * 48 GAMES * 448 PLAYERS

     

     

    FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

    (Home teams are listed first and should wear light colored uniforms if possible)

     

    6:30PM           GLENDALE                         VS       SIERRA LINDA (COURT 1)

    6:30PM           BALL DAWG 2                    VS       AZ ALL STARS (COURT 2)

     

    7:30PM           MILLENNIUM                    VS       BTB I (COURT 1)

    7:30PM           IMPACT WHITE                 VS       BALLISLIFE (COURT 2)

     

    8:30PM           BRONCOS                            VS       BEARS (COURT 1)

    8:30PM           BALL DAWG 1                    VS       ST. JOHN’S (COURT 2)

     

    9:30PM           IMPACT BLUE                   VS       OREGON ST (COURT 1)

    9:30PM           AZ COLLEGE PREP          VS       TITANS (COURT 2)

     

     

     

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

    9AM   UNLV                                    VS       NEW MEXICO (COURT 1)

    9AM   FALCONS                 VS       SIERRA LINDA (COURT 2)

    10AM MINNESOTA           VS       ST. JOHN’S (COURT 1)

    10AM SANTA RITA           VS       LAKE HAVASU (COURT 2)

    11AM BALLISLIFE            VS       OREGON ST (COURT 1)

    11AM SANTA RITA           VS       BTB I (COURT 2)

    NOON BEARS                     VS       IMPACT WHITE (COURT 1)

    NOON IMPACT BLUE      VS       AZ COLLEGE PREP (COURT 2)

    1PM    GARRETSON          VS       FALCONS (COURT 1)

    1PM    TUCSON HEAT 4    VS       NEW MEXICO (COURT 2)

    2PM    BALLISLIFE            VS       TEAM TUCSON (COURT 1)

    2PM    SANTA RITA           VS       TITANS (COURT 2)

    3PM    FALCONS                 VS       LAKE HAVASU (COURT 1)

    3PM    BIRDS                        VS       BRONCOS (COURT 2)

    4PM    IMPACT WHITE     VS       TUCSON HEAT 1 (COURT 1)

    4PM    MILLENNIUM        VS       TEAM TUCSON (COURT 2)

    5PM    IMPACT BLUE       VS       TITANS (COURT 1) 

    5PM    BEARS                      VS       BIRDS (COURT 2)  

    6PM    BTB 2                         VS       TEAM TUCSON (COURT 1)

    6PM    MILLENNIUM        VS       GARRETSON (COURT 2)

    7PM    TUCSON HEAT 3    VS       STANFORD (COURT 1)

    7PM    GLENDALE                         VS       TUCSON HEAT 2 (COURT 2)

    8PM    TUCSON HEAT 3    VS       BALL DAWG 2 (COURT 1)

    8PM    TUCSON HEAT 2    VS       BALL DAWG 1 (COURT 2)

    9PM    STANFORD              VS       BALL DAWG 2 (COURT 1)                                  

    9PM    AZ ALL STARS       VS       BALL DAWG 1 (COURT 2)

     

                           

    SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10

    9AM   TUCSON HEAT 2    VS       UNLV (COURT 1)

    9AM   TUCSON HEAT 4    VS       MINNESOTA (COURT 2)

    10AM TUCSON HEAT 1    VS       BTB 1 (COURT 1)

    10AM ST. JOHN’S               VS       NEW MEXICO (COURT 2)

    11AM PV TITANS              VS       BRONCOS (COURT 1)

    11AM TUCSON HEAT 4    VS       AZ ALL STARS (COURT 2)

    NOON PV TITANS             VS       BTB 2 (COURT 1)

    NOON SIERRA LINDA     VS       LAKE HAVASU (COURT 2)

    1PM    OREGON ST                        VS       AZ COLLEGE PREP (COURT 1)

    1PM    BTB 2                         VS       BIRDS (COURT 2)

    2PM    STANFORD              VS       UNLV (COURT 1)

    2PM    PV TITANS              VS       GLENDALE (COURT 2)

    3PM    GARRETSON          VS       TUCSON HEAT 1 (COURT 1)

    3PM    TUCSON HEAT 3    VS       MINNESOTA (COURT 2)

    FREE AGENT ROSTERS

    PHOENIX FALL SHOWCASE

     

    BALLISLIFE.COM

    1          CALAEN ROBINSON                       6-2       CORONA                   2012

    2          RONALD MARCH                6-5       THUNDERBIRD        2011

    3          CHRISTIAN HARRIS                       5-11     MESA                         2014

    4          NICK SANCHEZ                   5-10     HAMILTON               2011

    5          JALEN BROOM                    6-0       ST MARYS                 2012

    6          CAMYN BOONE                   6-7       MT VIEW                   2012

    7          BRANDON BURNETT          6-5       PREP SCHOOL         2011

    8          ISAAC ALLEN                      6-11     MESA                         2014

    9          JAMES HARPER                  6-6       BROPHY                    2012

    10        DJ HENDERSON                  6-0       HOME SCHOOL       2012

     

    OREGON STATE

    1          DEMETRIUS BALARK        6-1       KELLIS                      2012

    2          TRE OGLES                          6-2       DEER VALLEY         2012

    3          BIKONZI MOIST                  6-4       KELLIS                      2012

    4          DESMOND ROSS                  6-2       KELLIS                      2013

    5          CORBIN SMITH                   6-3       VERRADO                 2011

    6          JONAH LEGG                       6-5       NORTH                      2013

    7          STACY DAVIS                       6-7       TOLLESON               2012

    8          MITCHELL BURNETT        6-4       CENTRAL                  2011

    9          JONATHAN SIMS                 6-7       SKYLINE                   2013

    10        MARQUCE COLEMAN       6-6       FAIRFAX                   2012

     

    MINNESOTA

    1          JAKE FEINGOLD                 5-9       PRESCOTT                2014   

    2          JAMES WALTERS                5-10     PRESCOTT                2011

    3          ANTONIO SANTA CRUZ    5-9       TEMECULA (CA)     2012   

    4          JONATHAN PANFILL         5-11     BOULDER CREEK   2013

    5          BRYCE GOSAR                    6-2       SUNNYSLOPE           2012

    6          CONNOR MICHALAK        6-5       TEMECULA (CA)     2011

    7          KYLE ROWLES                    6-7       DEER VALLEY         2012

    8          JACK CONNORS                  6-2       SAGUARO                 2011

    9          ROSS HEYL                           6-3       SAGUARO                 2011

    10        JOSH BRAUN                                    6-2       BOULDER CREEK   2013

     

    ST JOHNS

    1          CONNOR TRIPPLETT         6-2       BROPHY                    2014

    2          ANDY BLACKMORE                       5-11     MT RIDGE                 2011

    3          AVERY BRUNSON               6-1       MARCOS DE NIZA   2013

    4          JOSH SACHS                         5-10     WESTWIND PREP    2014

    5          HALID RAZIC                      6-3       MOON VALLEY       2011   

    6          SAMI BZAI                            6-2       MESQUITE                2012

    7          JOVANUEL ROBBINS         6-1       COCONINO               2011

    8          ROMANO BOTTINI                         6-1       BROPHY                    2014

    9          TULIO WHITMAN               6-3       TREVOR BROWNE  2011

    10        ERIC GARCIA                      6-3       ALHAMBRA              2011

     

     

     

     

     

    UNLV

    1          DERON KYLE                       5-7       DEER VALLEY         2014

    2          KRIS LAMBERSON              6-0       AZ LUTHERN           2014   

    3          ADONIS SALTES                  6-1       MT RIDGE                 2014

    4          JONATHAN BLEDSOE        6-0       WILLIAMSFIELD     2013

    5          TONY GAMBLE                   5-9       AGUA FRIA               2014

    6          AUSTIN SIBBIO                    5-11     ARCADIA                  2013

    7          KWENTON SCOTT              6-3       ST MARY’S                2014

    8          JACOB BOWMAN                6-2       WASHINGTON         2014

    9          LAVALE COLEMAN                        5-11     DEER VALLEY         2014

    10       

     

    NEW MEXICO

    1          TALIQ MEDLEY                  5-1       SHADOW RIDGE     2014

    2          STEVE SCOTT LOPEZ        5-11     KELLIS                      2014

    3          DEAN WENGER                   5-11     QUEEN CREEK        2013

    4          JORDON BROWN                6-0       WASHINGTON         2014

    5          GINO LITTLE                       5-5       CHAPARRAL            2014

    6          JORDAN WILLIAMS                       5-11     DESERT MT              2013

    7          DAN RICHARDS                   6-0       MESA                                     2013

    8          ANDRE LLOYD ADAMS     6-4       WESTVIEW               2014

    9          QUINTON LEARN                6-3       LIBERTY                   2014

    10        BJ LAMBERSON                  5-9       AZ LUTHERN           2014

     

    STANFORD

    1          JOSHUA ISAACS                  6-1       VERRADO                 2013

    2          CASEY BENSON                   6-2       CORONA                   2014     

    3          GIANNI DAILEY                  6-0       ST MARYS                 2012

    4          RONNIE RAMIREZ              5-8       BROPHY                    2014

    5          ARMANDO RUIZ                 5-11     NFL YET                    2014

    6          ZYLAN CHEETHAM                       6-4       ST MARYS                 2014

    7          TAYLOR SCRUGGS             6-3       MOON VALLEY       2014

    8          CAMERON GASKIN                        6-3       MOUNTAIN POINT  2012

    9          NEMANJA MRDJA              6-5       GREENWAY                         2014

    10        AMADOU GUEYE                6-4       CARL HAYDEN        2014

     

     

     

     

    		4th ANNUAL PHOENIX FALL SHOWCASE 10/8/2010 3:16 PM

     

    By: Jeff Meadows

    As the fall winds down, the Phoenix Fall Showcase which was held at Phoenix College in Phoenix, AZ once again displayed top talent along with top H.S. & AAU Teams all under one roof. “It just keeps growing & growing” says event Director Chad Groth “The number of teams and individual have almost doubled from last year's showcase". Chaparral, Basha, Santa Rita, Impact Basketball Academy, Palo Verde, Catalina Foothills, Sierra Linda, Arcadia, Glendale, Poston Buttes, Pueblo, Millennium, Mesquite, Desert Vista, Lake Havasu such AAU teams as: AZ All-Stars, Ball Dawgs, Tucson Heat & 7 Free Agent teams (teams made up of players that signed up individually) were all very good, completive & evenly matched. Event director Chad Groth did a very good job with matching up the teams, accommodating teams with their special game time request for game times & event organization. This event was full of excitement, big plays, & nail biting close games with dramatic finishes. There were no stats taken for this event and there was so much going on that I just wasn’t able to even get the final scores to the majority of the games so I won’t be able to give my oh so EXCITING, SECOND TO NONE game by game reports but what I am going to give you is my Phoenix Fall Showcase All-Showcase team, Best of the Rest list. I hope you enjoy my player listings below, have fun.

    www.hoopsreport.com's Phoenix Fall Showcase All-Showcase Team (In height order).   

    Silas Gaines 5'7 (PG) Impact Basketball Academy (NV) 2013

    Dorian Page 5'8 (PG) Palo Verde 2011

    Jason Garretson 5'8 (PG) Mesquite 2011

    Alasan Turay 5'9 (PG) St. Mary's 2014

    Jordan Williams 5'9 (PG) Desert Mt. 2013

    Brandon Dixon 5'11 (PG) Arcadia 2011

    Tyler Russell 6’0 (PG) Millennium 2011

    DJ Henderson 6'0 (PG) Home School 2013

    Casey Benson 6'1 (PG) Corona Del Sol 2014

    Zeke Chapman 6'1 (PG) Chaparral 2011

    Junior Coleman 6'1 (PG) Arizona College Prep 2010

    Tyler Kendricks 6'1 (PG) Arizona College Prep 2010

    Nathan Markovich 6'1 (PG) Basha 2014

    Sami Bzai 6'1 (CG) Mesquite 2012

    Jeff Lowery 6'1 (CG) Desert Vista 2012

    Ege Cinel 6'1 (CG) Impact Basketball Academy (NV) 2011

    De Andre Duren 6'1 (CG) Arizona College Prep 2010

    Hasan Tucker 6'1 (PG) Rincon 2012

    Demitrius Balark 6'2 (PG) Kellis 2012

    Te Branch 6'2 (CG) Buenna 2011

    Jack Conners 6'2 (CG) Saguaro 2011

    Tre Ogles 6'2 (CG) Deer Valley 2012

    Calaen Robinson 6'2 (PG) Corona Del Sol 2012

    Josh Bruan 6'3 (SG) Boulder Creek 2012

    Marc Matthews 6'3 (CG) Buenna 2012

    Luka Pajkovic 6'3 (PG) Impact Basketball Academy (NV) 2011

    Terrol Wilson 6'3 (CG) Arcadia 2012

    Eric Garcia 6'3 (W) Alhanmbra 2011 

    Jaron Hopkins 6'3 (PG) Basha 2013

    Luke Roh 6'4 (W) Chaparral 2011

    Matt Lilard 6'4 (W) Chaparral 2011

    Dawit Kebede 6'4 (W) Arizona College Prep 2010

    Mitchel Burnett 6'4 (CG) Central 2011

    Thoe DeBerry 6’4 (W) Millennium 2012

    Bikonzi Moist 6'4 (CG) Kellis 2012

    Vamba Donzo 6'4 (W) Glendale 2012

    Jonah Legg 6'5 (W) North 2013

    Damian Mendoza 6'5 (W) Sierra Linda 2013

    James Harper 6'6 (W/F) Brophy Prep 2012

    Danny Powell 6'6 (F) Desert Vista 2012

    Jeremy McDonald 6’6 (F) Millenium 2011

    Billy Morrison 6'6 (F) Rincon 2011

    Erick Conklin 6'6 (F) Chaparral 2013

    Brandon Burnett 6'6 (W) Prep School 2011

    Daylin Billingsley 6'6 (F) Impact Basketball Academy (NV) 2013

    Camyn Boone 6'7 (F) Mt. View 2012

    Christian Thompson 6'7 (W) Arcadia 2012

    Tolu Obafemi 6'7 (W/F) Catalina Foothills 2012

    Stacy Davis 6'7 (F) Tolleson 2012

    KJ Hoffman 6'7 (F) Desert Vista 2012

    Keondre Dew 6'7 (W) Impact Basketball Academy (NV) 2014

    Shawn Jones 6'7 (F) Impact Basketball Academy (NV) 2011

    Darren Smith Jr. 6'7 (F) Impact Basketball Academy (NV) 2012

    Torren Jones 6'8 (F) Basha 2013

    Sia Tummala 6'8 (F) Brophy Prep 2011

    Dalvin Brown 6'8 (F) Arizona Colleg Prep 2010

    Maurice Kirby 6'9 (PF) Poston Buttes 2013

    Isaac Allen 6'11 (P) Brimhal Jr. High 2014

     

    There you have it, the www.hoopsreport.com All-Phoenix Fall Showcase Team. Below is my Best of the Rest list (In height order), enjoy!

     

    Best of the Rest

     

    Gino Littles 5'7 (PG) Chaparral 2014

    Deron Kyle 5'7 (PG) Deer Valley 2014

    Ronnie Ramirez 5'8 (PG) St. Mary's 2014

    Nick Tamponi 5'8 (PG) Desert Vista 2011

    Cole Sterns 5'8 (PG) Palo Verde 2014

    Marco Morales 5'8 (PG) Chandler 2014

    Greg Carter 5'8 (PG) Desert Vista 2013

    Terrence Lundy 5'9 (PG) Coconino 2011

    BJ Lamberson 5'9 (PG) AZ Luthern 2014

    Sam Williams 5'10 (PG) Glendale 2012

    Brandon Adams 5’10 (PG) Millennium 2011

    Jay Conway 5'11 (PG) Lake Havasu 2011

    Jonathan Panfill 5'11 (PG) Boulder Creek 2013

    Austin Sibbio 5'11 (PG) Arcadia 2013

    Lavale Coleman 5'11 (PG) Deer Valley 2014

    Loyd Spece 5'11 (PG) Catalina Foothills 2013

    Donte Harrington 6'0 (PG) Desert Vista 2014

    Gilbert Gomez 6'0 (CG) Tucson 2013

    John Marshal 6'0 (PG) Desert Vista 2013

    Joshua Issacs 6'1 (G) Verrado 2013

    Gianni Daily 6'1 (PG) St. Mary's 2012

    Kendall Holmes 6'1 (CG) Basha 2013

    Avery Brunson 6'1 (PG) Marcos De Niza

    Romano Bottini 6'1 (G) Brophy Prep

    Avery Brunson 6'1 (PG) Marcos De Niza 2013

    Chris Royalty 6'1 (SG) Tempe Accelerated 2010

    Cy Wassef 6’2 (CG) Millennium 2012

    Bryce Gosar 6'2 (PG) Sunnyslope 2012

    Connor Tripplett 6'2 (W/F) Brophy 2013

    Quinton Learn 6'3 (W) Liberty 2014

    Taylor Scruggs 6'3 (CG) Moon Valley 2014

    Ross Heyl 6'3 (W/G) Saguaro 2011

    Ritho Bess 6'3 (W) Chandler 2012

    Alex Pyper 6'3 (G) Chaparral 2011

    Tate Ball 6'3 (G) Basha 2011

    Zack Zimmermann 6'3 (W) Mesquite 2012

    Amadou Gueye 6'4 (W) Carl Hayden 2014

    Jeramiah Cardenas 6'4 (F) Santa Rita 2013

    Chaz Mack 6'4 (W) Catalina Foothills 2014

    Zylan Cheetham 6'4 (W) St. Mary's 2014

    Matt Popovich 6'4 (F) Buenna 2014

    Andre Shumpert 6'5 (F) Santa Rita 2013

    Kyle Rowles 6'7 (F) Deer Valley 2012

    Joe Boyd 6'8 (F) Chaparral 2013


     

    Well my friends, I hope you enjoyed my All-Phoenix Fall Showcase Team & my Best of the Rest player lists. The Phoenix Fall Showcase has become a "Mainstay Event" meaning as a player, you "DEFINATELY DO NOT WAN TO MISS" this event each fall to compete against "TOP NOTCH" competition and receive the "EXPOSER" that you want & need. The fall is just about over & there's one more event left & that event is the "GRANDE FINALE" event of the fall "WEST COAST FALL SHOWCASE/HOOPS FEST". Players, if you have not already registered for this BLOCKBUSTER EVENT I will say this, you might want to get registered ASAP because not only is this event LOADED but it's filling up fast! This event will feature the TOP prospects in the classes of 2011-15. To register for this event click on the "WEST COAST FALL SHOWCASE" article & to view the commitment list click on the "WEST COAST FALL SHOWCASE UPDATE" article.  I will be using this event for my regionally renowned Arizona Preseason All-State Teams & also for our www.hoopsreport.com's national rankings in the classes of 2011-14. Both rankings will be posted in the month of November so make sure that you stay logged on to www.hoopsreport.com for your regional/national high school basketball coverage
    		4th Annual Phoenix Fall Showcase RECAP10/12/2010 9:27 PM
    Poston Butte High School's 6-foot-9, 215-pound sophomore post Maurice Kirby shocked the state of Arizona's basketball community Thursday evening with his early verbal pledge to Arizona State University.

    Maurice Kirby becomes the state of Arizona's youngest college commit ever.
    Still only a mere 15 years of age, Kirby officially became the state of Arizona's youngest commit ever - matching and joining Arcadia High School's 6-foot-2 junior guard Larry Lewis as the two youngest commits ever in Arizona history.

    Lewis committed just as young (15 years of age) this spring to USC.

    "It was what I wanted to do," said Kirby. "I didn't care about the recruiting process as much as other people do. I knew where I wanted to go all along, so when they offered me it was a wrap."

    Former Sunnyslope HS graduate Royce Woolridge also committed to the University of Kansas just after his sophomore season in 2008.

    While Kirby has yet to even play a game during his sophomore season at his new school as of yet, Kirby's ealy commitment will not affect his focus on his development as a player.

    "I am only going to work harder," said Kirby. "I want to be the best player I can be, so I have got a lot of work ahead of me."

    Kirby chose to commit to Arizona State over serious interest from Oklahoma, UNLV and Oregon State. The offer from Arizona State was Kirby's first true scholarship offer.

    With Kirby now officially off the recruiting board for Arizona's ultra-talented 2013 class, it should be very interesting to see how the recruitment of the remainder of the top targets in the class unfolds. Kirby's early commitment should only intensify the recruitment of other top prospects in the class, as programs will look to gain an edge on one another now that Kirby has led the way.

    It will be very interesting to observe over the next two years.

    Kirby is also an excellent student and carries a perfect 4.0 CUM GPA.
    		Maurice Kirby Commits to Arizona State University10/18/2010 10:14 AM

    By: Jeff Meadows

    The PLATINUM Bracket

     
    The PLATINUM Bracket is extremely LOADED, FULL OF TOP TEAMS & PROSPECTS that are sure to bring you superb basketball along with exciting games & nail biting finishes. Below is a schedule of Saturday’s games (First 2 rounds) the PLATINUM Bracket, enjoy!

    PLATINUM Bracket

     

    9am-G1 TEAM BALLISLIFE vs TEAM POWERADE

    10am-G2 BTB Thunder 1 vs TEAM METRO 17U

    11am-G3 Tucson Desert Storm 1 vs AZ ALL-STARS

    12 NOON-G4 Tucson Desert Storm 2 vs DREAM TEAM 17U

    1pm-G5 Lake Havasu Varsity vs TEAM IHOOPS

    2pm-G6 AZ FUTURE 17U vs Arizona Prep Academy

    3pm-G7 Tucson Heat 2 vs AZ STARS 16U

    4pm-G8 L of G3 vs L of G4

    5pm-L of G1 vs L of G2

    6pm-W of G1vs W of G2

    7pm-Tucson Heat 1 vs Joe Ward All-Stars 17U

    8pm-W of G3 vs W of G4

    9pm-W of G5 vs W of G6

    9pm-L of G5 vs L of G6

    10pm-W of G7 vs W of G8

    10pm-L of G7 vs L of G8
     
    Sunday's schedule in the"PLATINUM" Bracket.
    Below is a posting of Sunday's schedule for the "PLATINUM" Bracket, enjoy!
     

    Sunday’s bracket schedule for the West Coast Fall Showcase

    8am G 17-L of G8 vs L of G11

    9am G18-L of G13 vs L of G15

    10am G19-L of G10 vs L of G12

    11am G20-L of G14 vs L of G16

    12noon G21-W of G9 vs W of G11

    1pm G22-W of G13 vs W of G15

    2pm G23-W of G10 vs W of G12

    3pm G24-W of G14 vs W of G16

    4pm G25-Consolation Championship W of G22 vs W of G23

    5pm G26-Championship W of G24 vs W of G25

     

    PLATINUM Bracket Team Rosters

    That was just a peak at the PLATINUM bracket which we will post in its entirety tomorrow at 3pm Pacific time. Now take a look at the rosters of the PLATINUM bracket teams.

     

    TEAM BALLISLIFE  (Free Agent Team) –Coach: Jack Daniels

    #8 Breland Nunn 6’10 (P) Dobson 2012

    #7 Torren Jones 6’8 (F) Basha 2013

    #5 Jaron Hopkins 6’3 (PG) Basha 2013

    #6 Jonah Legg 6’5 (W) North 2013

    #3 Nathan Markovich (6’1) PG Basha 2014

    #4 Ian Walker 6’3 (CG) Chandler 2012

    #1 Austin Sibbio 5’11 (PG) Arcadia 2013

    #2 Darius Dawkins 6’0 (PG) North Crowley, (TX) 2012

     

    TEAM IHOOPS (Free Agent Team)- Coach Tim Jacobs
    #1 Tyree Farrell 6’0 (PG) Tolleson 2011

    #2 Tim Jacobs 6’1 (PG) Onate (NM) 2011

    #3 Tulio Whitman 6’2 (PG) Trevor Browne 2011

    #4 Eric Garcia 6’3 (CG) Alhambra 2011

    #5 Diego Magana 6’3 (CG) Desert Mt. 2013

    #6 Brendan Pineda 6’4 (w) Tolleson 2011

    #7 Andy Bonner 6’5 (SF) Coconino 2013

    #8 Jalen Beaver 5'9 (PG) Coconino 2013

    #00 Andy Blackmore 5’11 (G) Mt. Ridge 2011

     
    TEAM POWERADE (Free Agent Team) Coach Sims

    #1 Kevin Davis Jr 5’11 (PG) Westview 2012

    #2 Dale Samson 6’1(CG) Pinnacle 2012

    #3 Jaranvel Robbins 6’1 (G) Coconino 2011

    #4 Desmond Medder 6’1 (CG) Mesa 2012

    #5 Cy Wassef 6’2 (CG) Millenium 2012

    #6 Daisjion Draper 6’2 (CG) Verrado 2012

    #7 Michael Jones 6’5 (WF) Verrado 2012

    #8 Ryan Rhymes 6'1 (CG) St. Mary's 2011

     

    Lake Havasu Varsity –Coach: Scott Becker

    Marcus Fortune 5’11 Lake Havasu HS 2012

    Jay Conway 5’11 Lake Havasu  2011

    Wade Shugrue 6’0 Lake Havasu 2011

    Daniel Odom 6’4 Lake Havasu 2012

    Max Dreager 6’4 Lake Havasu 2011

    Cade Weeldreyer 6’4 Lake Havasu 2011

    Brandon Neskahi 6’2 Lake Havasu 2012

    Darren Pizarro 6’6 Lake Havasu 2011

    Jake Shugrue 6’1 Lake Havasu 2013

    Damon Sheehy 5’8 Lake Havasu 2013

     

    AZ Future 17U - Coach(s): Ron Bender/Holland Woods

    #8 Nick Sanchez 5’9 Highland 2011

    #1 Edgar Sarmiento 5’9 Sierra Linda 2013

    #25 Aaron Braude 5’9 Pinnacle 2012

    #3 Xavier Smith 6’1 Willow Canyon 2012

    #31 Devin Nelson 6’1 Pinnacle 2012

    #23 Markus Booker 6’4 Liberty 2013

    #55 Drew Bender 6’5 Pinnacle 2013

    #50 Jordan Weyrauch 6’8 Pinnacle 2011

    #12 Kenny Martin 6’10 Kellis 2012

     

    BTB Thunder #1-Coach: Dwayne Casey & Greg Carter Sr.

    Caleb Robinson 5’9 Desert Vista 2012

    Deonte Harrington 6’0 Desert Vista 2014

    Tre Williams 6’0 Desert Vista 2011

    John Marshall 6’0 Desert Vista 2013

    Kamari Broom 6’1 Desert Vista 2011

    Steve Klein 6’2 Desert Vista 2012

    David Palty 6’2 Desert Vista 2011

    Trevor Slobodny 6’3 Desert Vista 2011

    Danny Powell 6’6 Desert Vista 2012

    T Harris 6’8 Desert Vista 2013

     

    Tucson Desert Storm 17U #1 – Coach: Kelvin Eafon

    Michael Vogal 5’10 Catalina Foothills 2012

    Tony Lillard 5’10 Amphitheater 2012

    Loyd Spece 5’10 Catalina Foothills 2012

    Lester Medford 6’0 Amphitheater 2011

    Josh Lewis 6’1 Canyon Del Oro 2011
    Jacob Monteverde 6'4 Catalina Foothills 2012

    Myles Mayfield 6’3 Desert Christian 2012

    Ian Charmicheal 6’4 Catalina Foothills 2012

    Charles Benson 6’6 Amphitheater 2012

    Talbott Denney 6’6 Salpointe 2012

     

    Tucson Desert Storm 17U #2 Coach: Kelvin Eafon

    D’andre Johnson 5’8 Mt. View 2013

    Shane Burton 5’9 Cienega 2014

    Torren Blanc 5’10 Rincon 2014
    Jack Schnapp 6’0 Salpointe 2014
    Jasper Roberson 6’1 Canyon Del Oro 2013
    Calvin Carmicheal 6’4 Catalina Foothills 2014

    Ty Ochese 6’4 Canyon Del Oro 2014

    Jermiah Cardenas 6’4 Santa Rita 2013

    Xavier Burnham 6’5 Cienega 2013

    Andre Shumpert 6’6 Santa Rita 2013

     

    Team AZ Stars 16U- Coach: Chris Lucero

    Chris Lucero 5’6 Chavez 2014

    Zakie Johnson 5’5 Chavez 2013

    Willaim Holt 5’9 Chavez 2013

    Denzel Pittman 5’9 South 2013

    Joey Hernandez 5’9 South 2013

    Darius Tate 5’10 South 2012

    Charles Alexander 5’10 Southpointe 2013

    Trevonne Smith 6’2 Southpointe 2013

    Damian Mendoza 6’4 Sierra Linda 2013

    Isaiah Haynes 6’2 Tempe 2013

     

    AZ All-Stars-Coach: Jose Morales

    #14 Marco Morales 5’8 Chandler High 2014

    #32 Devon Lundy 5’7 Chandler High 2014

    #7 Alex Knepp 5’9 Hamilton High 2012

    #11 Ritho Bess 6’3 Chandler High 2012

    #10 Rene Montano 6’3 Chandler High 2013

    #6 Luke Trevino 6’0 Hamilton High 2012

    #21 Zach Green 6’2 Mesquite 2014

    #8 Kelsey Trevino 5’8 Hamilton 2014

    #34 Vince Gutierrez 5’9 Chandler 2012

    #40 Terrence Lundy 5’9 Coconino 2011

    #12 Jarred McCleery 6’3 Chandler 2014

    Andre Norris 6’3 Chandler 2012

    Eric Talayumptewa 5’9 Marco De Niza 2012

     

    Arizona College Prep-Coach: Anthony Wright

    #24 Mike Lecak 6’2 North Canyon 2010

    #3 Junior Coleman 6’1 Washington 2010

    #1 Davion Pearson 5’11 Palo Verde (NV)

    #8 D.J. Alberts 6’1 Chapparal 2010

    #35 Dalvin Brown 6’8 Arizona College Prep 2011

    #5 De Andre Duren 6’1 Bradwell Institute (GA)

    #Tyler Kendricks 6’1 Perry High School (GA)

    #14 Johnell Thompson 6’0 Geneis 2010

    #32 Chris Royal 6’1 Tempe Accelerated 2010

    #21 Dawitt Kebede 6’4 Marco De Niza 2009

    #25 Andrew Ledesma 6’1 Millineum 2010

     

    Arizona Dream Team- Coach: Vernon Holmes

    #2 Jonathan Miligan 6’1 (PG) Case Grande 2012

    #3 Demitrius Balark 6’1 (PG) Kellis 2012

    #12 Elisha Myers 6’0 Rincon 2011

    #21 Anthony Tucker 6’0 (G) Santa Rita 2012

    #22 Vamba Donzo 6’4 (W) Glendale 2012

    #24 Tre Ogles 6’2 (CG) Deer Valley 2012

    #32 Alex Worthing Harris 6’6 Ceasar Chavez 2012

    #40 Bikonzi Moise 6’4 (CG) Kellis 2012

    #44 Nick Malfatti 6’8 (F) Estrelle Foothills 2011

    #50 John Makker 6’6 (F) Agua Fria 2011

    #00 Maurice Kirby 6’9 (P) Poston Butte 2013 

                  

    Team Metro 17U- Coach: Eric Gray

    Chris Mason 6’4 Saint Mary’s 2011

    Dalan Stafford 6’1 Central 2011

    Ronald March 6’6 Thunderbird 2011

    Terrol Wilson 6’5 Arcadia 2012

    Nate Nearhood 6’0 Phoenix Country Day 2012

    Brandon Dixon 6’2 Arcadia 2011

    AJ Hess 6’5 Phoenix Country Day 2012

    Christian Thompson 6’7 Arcadia 2012

    Sami Bzai 6’2 Mesquite 2013

    Derrick Bowers 6’5 Saint Mary’s High 2012

     

    Joe Ward All-Stars 17U-Coach: Willie Young
    Marquice Coleman 6'7 Fairfax H.S. 2012
    Charles Croxen 6'4 Mesa H.S. 2011
    Freddie Lash 6'2 Gilbert High H.S 2012
    Calaen Robinson 6'3 Corona Del Sol H.S 2012
    D.J Henderson 6'1 Home Schooled 2012
    Jonathan Sims 6'8 Skyline H.S. 2013
    Isaac Allen 6'11 Mesa H.S. 2014  


    Tucson Heat 1-Coach: Brian Peabody 

    Mike Duffy 5’10 (PG) IWR 2012

    Jordan Gorman 5’10 (PG) IWR 2012

    Daniel Lugo 5’10 (G) IWR 2012

    Andrew Dohm 5’10 (G) IWR 2012

    Travis Jefferies 6’4 (G) IWR 2012

    Alec Sonderman 6’4 (F) IWR 2012

    Brendon Sharky 6’4 (F) IWR 2012

     
    Tucson Heat 2-Coach: Brian Peabody
    Bubba Mears 5’10 (PG) Buena 2012
    Dyani Dillard 5’19 (PG) Buena 2012

    Cesar Cristobal 6’0 (PG) Nogales 2012

    TJ Stoglin 6’0 (PG) Santa Rita 2013

    Gilbert Gomez 6’0 (G) Tucson 2013

    Dylon Hidalgo 6’0 (G) Rincon 2012

    Joe Monreal 6’0 (G) Nogales 2012

    Zach Weathers 6’0 (G) Tucson 2012

    Marc Matthews 6’3 (W) Buena 2012

    		West Coast Fall Showcase "PLATINUM" Bracket10/24/2010 11:18 PM

    Tyler Russell

     

    Written By Chad Groth, Recruiting Analyst

     

    Another senior from Arizona is going to ink on November 12 with a division 1 program. Tyler Russell a 6 foot 1 point guard from Millennium High School in Goodyear, AZ gave a verbal to Houston Baptist University.  

     

    "The coaches had the best interest for my son. Not just the head coach Ron Cotrell, but his entire staff. He has been there for twenty years and the assistant that recruited Tyler has been there for 19 years", said Pastor Russell, Tyler's father. 

     

    Since there is no football team at HBU, basketball is there number one priority. Tyler is one of the most athletic guards in the country and is a great person of character on and off the floor. HBU gets a natural leader in Russell.

     

    Russell took a official visit to Houston Baptist University over Halloween weekend and enjoyed his visit. Russell played in early October in the Phoenix Fall Showcase at Phoenix College and was named First Team All-Showcase. 

     

    Russell averaged 24 points per game, 5.3 rebounds, 5 assist and 3 steals per game last season. He was the top point guard prospect from Arizona available as of last week. Many schools jumped on late but Russell felt like this was the place to be as Tyler was there number one point guard they were recruiting. 

     

    Russell picked Houston Baptist University over Columbia and Yale.   

    		Tyler Russell commits to Houston Baptist University11/10/2010 8:45 AM

     

    ADIDAS Explosion Camp

    Presented by Player's Edge and All West Hoop Report

     

    Session 1:   Sunday December 5, 2010

     Session 2:  Sunday December 12, 2010

     

    11 am to 8 pm

     

    Player's Edge Facility

    1871 N Delilah St Corona  CA  92879

     

    Participation Fee:      $95

                                                                          $150 (for both sessions)

     

    Limited to 80 Middle School players (per session)

    5th  to 8th grade

     

    This individual exposure event provides all participating players the opportunity to demonstrate their skills to all media expected to attend.  The program will also spend quality time with special training techniques that will be used to elevate your skill set and athletic ability.  We will be introducing the Vertimax.

     

    **  Play Top Southern California Competition

     

    **  Get Evaluated by the West Coast Top Scouts

    Etop Udo-Ema (Fullcourt Press & Hoopmasters)

    Chad Groth (Westcoasthoops.com and Area Codes Basketball)

    Brian Beard (All West Hoop Report)

     

    **  Each Player receives ADIDAS Explosion T-shirt

     

    **  Special  All West Hoop Report and Special Hoopmasters Report

               

    **  Special ADIDAS Giveaways for contest winners

     

     

    Players interested in Participating Please CALL Etop Udo-Ema at (562)714-0422 or Brian Beard (323)855-8743 or e-mail udoema@aol.com for more information

     

     

    Space is limited

     

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    2010 ADIDAS Explosion Camp

     

    PLAYER INFORMATION FORM

    (please print)

     

    Name_______________________________School_________________

     

    Home Address_______________________________________________

     

    City____________________________Zip Code____________________

     

    Phone (    )_____________________e-mail________________________

     

    Grade 2010-2011____________Height________Weight_____________

     

    Please mail  check (Make Checks Payable to “All West Camp”) and

    Completed Form to:  All West Camp, PO Box 77906, Corona CA 92877

     

    Circle One:  Session 1 ($95) Dec. 5th     Session 2 ($95)  Dec. 12th   Both ($150)

     

     

    Health and Behavior Guidelines and Waiver of Liability

     

    Health Insurance Company_____________________________________

     

    Policy No.___________________________Group No._______________

     

    I understand that any ADIDAS Explosion Camp (AEC) participant who does not abide by the rules, regulations and policies established by the AEC is subject to dismissal without reimbursement or recourse and I hereby waive and release the AEC and Player's Edge from any and all liability for any injury or illnesses while participating in the event.   I hereby authorize the directors of the AEC and Player's Edge to act accordingly to their best judgement in any emergency if I cannot be contacted.  I understand that each participant is required to have their own medical and accident insurance.  I also understand that the ADIDAS Explosion Camp retains the rights to use for publicity and advertisement purposes, photographs of camp participants

     

     

    Signature of Participant

     

    		ADIDAS Explosion Camp11/28/2010 8:52 PM
    12/14/2010
    ANTHONY JACOBS (15) of Desert Edge vies for a rebound with Agua Fria’s John Makkar during Thursday’s semifinal of the Scorpion Classic. Desert Edge won the game, 57-53, to advance to Friday’s championship game against Tolleson. Tolleson won the title with a 60-57 triumph. View photo by Ray Thomas
    ANTHONY JACOBS (15) of Desert Edge vies for a rebound with Agua Fria’s John Makkar during Thursday’s semifinal of the Scorpion Classic. Desert Edge won the game, 57-53, to advance to Friday’s championship game against Tolleson. Tolleson won the title with a 60-57 triumph. View photo by Ray Thomas
    Casey Pritchard
    assistant sports editor

    Tolleson was in desperate need of some good fortune, and the Scorpion Classic turned out to be the perfect crystal ball.

    The Wolverines, coming off three straight losses, including a pair of 1-point defeats, turned the tide at Desert Edge's fourth annual tournament, winning a pair of nail-biters in the last two rounds to capture the trophy. They beat the host school in Friday's final, 60-57.

    "It's fun, I like this stuff, and it's good for the kids," Tolleson coach Rich Brumbaugh said. "We had three tough losses in a row. They needed something like this."

    Tolleson (4-3) narrowly escaped a frantic final two minutes, but a couple of key plays led to the victory. Guard Eddie Villa stole an inbounds pass that turned into a quick bucket, and Brendan Pineda knocked down a pair of free throws with 13 seconds left to give the Wolverines some separation. Desert Edge got a deep 3-point attempt off at the buzzer, but Anthony Jacobs' shot wasn't close and Tolleson held on.

    "They try to give me a coronary, every game; every game it's close," Brumbaugh said. Four of Tolleson's last six games have been decided by three points or less. "I think we're starting to turn the corner in terms of knowing how to finish a game. The Pinnacle game, even though it was a loss, helped us tremendously, because now we understand what it takes to win those games, and we'll get better."

    Desert Edge didn't lack opportunities at the end. With just under a minute to play Jacobs had a good look at a 3 from the top of the key to tie the game, but it rattled in and out. The Scorpions got the ball back on a steal, but turned it over right back. Tolleson then missed a free throw in the bonus, but the rebound went off a Desert Edge player and out of bounds.

    "We didn't get an inbounds when we should have, the kid didn't ball fake, threw it right in their hands, then on the rebound all we got to do is secure the rebound and we have a chance to win it," Desert Edge coach Joe Babinski said. "It's frustrating, but as young as we are, I think we grew up a little bit today because that's the best we've played as a team."

    Toleson executed a perfect inbounds play and Pineda scored to put the Wolverines up by five, 58-53, with 38 seconds to play, but Desert Edge battled back once again. J.T. Estrada made a pair of free throws, and after a Tolleson turnover he buried a 14-foot jump shot, making it a one-point game with 22 seconds left. That's when Pineda made the two free throws to extend the lead to three before Jacobs missed the shot at the buzzer.

    Stacy Davis led Tolleson with 27 points and wound up as the tournament MVP. In the three games he scored 92 points, including 38 against El Mirage Dysart in the opening round.

    "It means a lot," Davis said of the honor. "It tells me I'm working hard, but I've still got some stuff to work on."

    Brumbaugh knows how important Davis is to his team, and is trying to get that message across to his players.

    "He's starting to understand, and the team is starting to understand, that our offense goes through him," Brumbaugh said. "As soon as it goes through Stacy, now Brendan is open, Tyre [Ferrel] is open. We get shots off of him, even if he doesn't touch the ball, because they're going to collapse on him. Going through Stacy opens it up for everybody else."

    Early stages
    The game was tight all the way through, with neither team leading by more than eight the entire game. There were five lead changes in the first quarter, but Tolleson took a 17-13 advantage after one and held that four-point lead until halftime, 30-26.

    Desert Edge stayed alive in the first half thanks to its 3-point shooting. The Scorpions made six from downtown, led by three from Estrada.

    "We figured we were quicker, so see if they can come out and cover us out on the floor," Babinski said. "They did a pretty good job of that, but their big guys have trouble coming out on us."

    The Scorpions scored the first six points of the second half to take a 32-30 lead, but Tolleson went on a 10-0 run, keyed by five points from Davis, to regain the advantage at 40-32.

    "I knew they'd come back," Brumbaugh said. "That's a good team, and they shoot lights out. I would have liked that to be a point where we can turn the corner, but we're still learning to put our foot on the throat and step on it. We're getting closer, but we're not there yet."

    Indeed Desert Edge did come back, scoring the next eight points to tie the game. Tolleson made the last two buckets of the quarter, including a 3 at the buzzer by Ferrel, to make it 45-40. Tolleson never surrendered the lead in the final quarter despite the late theatrics.

    In addition to Davis' game-high 27, Pineda scored 18. The Scorpions were led by Estrada, who had 19. Jacobs added 13.

    Third-place game
    Old rivals clashed in the third-place game, as Millennium held off a late charge by Agua Fria to win 67-63.

    "It was probably a little closer than we wanted, we've been battling some situations like that, but I'm proud of them because they've been playing hard," Millennium coach Mike Lopez said. "The last two games, against Tolleson we lost by one, Fairfax we lost by one. It's nice to come out ahead and have things go our way once in a while."

    Millennium led comfortably from the end of the second quarter until the fourth, but Agua Fria went on a 3-point shooting tear in the final six minutes and made a game out of it. The Owls made five triples in the last 6:09, getting four from Aaron Hall, and got within one point, 64-63, with 56 seconds left.

    "We didn't really start playing until our backs were very much against the wall," O'Meara said. "We should have played better, and we can play better. We're going to fix these mistakes and come out stronger as the season moves on."

    Agua Fria actually had a shot to take the lead in the final minute, but Isaiah Lopez missed a floater from the right side and Millennium secured the rebound and made three free throws down the stretch to put it out of reach. Lopez had 19 second-half points after not scoring at all in the first half.

    "He's usually a very consistent presence for us," O'Meara said of Lopez. "For whatever reason he didn't put forth his best effort at the beginning. That's something we'll work on with him. He's 15. He's going to clean up his mistakes and he'll get better."

    Millennium was led by Tyler Russell's 23 points and Jeremy McDonald's 17. The Tigers were 23 of 30 from the free-throw line. At one point they were 20 of 22.

    "[Russell] and Jeremy both came through for us," Lopez said. "They're doing an excellent job, as well as our other team members. It's not just about Tyler and Jeremy, it's about everybody doing their job."

    Agua Fria played without the services of top scorer Mike Barry, who was sitting out with a hurt ankle. O'Meara didn't want to take any chances with him since the game didn't count toward power points.

    Estrella Foothills
    Estrella lost a couple of close games in the tournament and wound up playing just two games, as South Mountain backed out of the tournament and the Wolves had nobody to play in the seventh-place game. The Wolves' fortunes could have been much different though, but they lost to Agua Fria by five, 63-58, and Glendale Cactus by two, 53-51. In the latter game Estrella led by three with 40 seconds to go and couldn't hang on.

    "You lose by two, lose by five, and Agua Fria lost to Desert Edge by four, so we know we're close," Estrella coach Ty Amundsen said. "With a young team we're not getting to see the wins right away. We just have to be patient and the results will come."

    Casey Pritchard can be reached by e-mail at cpritchard@westvalleyview.com.

    		Tolleson captures Scorpion Classic crown12/14/2010 11:44 AM

    December 13, 2010

    Arizona Preps
    The Majerle's Player of the Week Award goes to the top performing Arizona high school student-athlete from the previous week.

    This week's award recipient is Tolleson High School's 6-foot-7 junior forward Stacy Davis. Davis had an excellent week last week, led by a 38 point, 13 rebound performance in a 74-39 win over Dysart HS.

    Davis also had 26 points and 11 rebounds in a 56-55 win over Millennium HS, and 27 points and 7 rebounds in a 60-57 win over Desert Edge HS in this year's Scorpion Classic Tournament. Davis was also selected as the Tournament's Most Valauble Player for his performance.

    Davis is currently averaging 25.1 points and 9.4 rebounds per/game this season, in leading Tolleson HS to a 4-3 record on the season and the championship of this year's i>Scorpion Classic Tournament.

    As a result of Davis' terrific play this season, he is quickly rising to the very top of Arizona's 2012 class of college prospects and should begin to see much more college recruitment as a result.

    For his terrific performance last week, Stacy Davis is our Majerle's Player of the Week.

    		Stacy Davis Majerle's Player of the Week!12/14/2010 2:30 PM

    Developing forward played in four games for the Tigers this season
    John Underwood was a developing player for Mizzou
     
    Dec. 18, 2010


     
    John Underwood was a developing player for Mizzou
     

     

     

    Columbia, Mo. - Mizzou Head Coach Mike Anderson announced on Saturday that sophomore forward John Underwood is leaving the program for personal reasons.

    A developing forward and excellent shot-blocker, Underwood played in four games for the Tigers this season, but is returning home to Phoenix, Ariz., be closer to his family.

    "Mizzou was an outstanding experience for John and I can't thank Coach Anderson and Coach Watkins enough for how they helped him grow over these past two years," John Underwood Sr. said. "I wish the circumstances would have been different, but John wanted to be closer to home and closer to his brother during these difficult times."

    Underwood averaged 1.3 points and was a perfect 2-of-2 from the floor this season.

    "Our hearts are with John and his family," Head Coach Mike Anderson said. "We are saddened to see John leave the program. He was really developing and we were seeing great signs from him every single practice. With that being said, basketball often takes a backseat and it needed to in this situation. We want him to know he will always have a family here at Mizzou and we will do whatever we can to support him in life and in basketball. He will be an outstanding addition for a program back home."

    Missouri is back in action Saturday vs. Central Arkansas at Mizzou Arena

    		Underwood Returns Home 12/20/2010 8:55 AM
    12/17/2010
    Davis leads Tolleson to region-opening win
    Forward scores 36 points for Wolverines
    View photo by Ray Thomas BRENDAN PINEDA (23) weaves through traffic in the lane while being guarded by Westview’s Lanaire McDonald (5) and Jamar Reed (4). Pineda helped Tolleson to a 75-66 victory over the rival Knights Monday night, scoring 21 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

    View photo by Ray Thomas

    BRENDAN PINEDA (23) weaves through traffic in the lane while being guarded by Westview’s Lanaire McDonald (5) and Jamar Reed (4). Pineda helped Tolleson to a 75-66 victory over the rival Knights Monday night, scoring 21 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

    Mike Russo
    sports editor

    Westview entered Monday night's home game against Tolleson with a primary goal that proved unattainable.

    "Our biggest goal was not to let [Stacy] Davis beat us, but he did," Westview coach Frank Villa said.

    Davis poured in 36 points and added 13 rebounds and the Wolverines won the Desert West Region opener for both teams, 75-66.

    "Stacy Davis is a tremendous player," Tolleson assistant coach Vern Holmes said.

    Villa would not argue.

    "Stacy Davis can play some basketball," Villa said.

    Davis tallied nine points in the opening quarter but Westview grabbed a 17-12 lead as Aaron Beasley hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the Knights.

    Davis hit a free throw to open the second stanza, making it 17-13, before the Knights got a pair of charity tosses from Jordan Lamar and a triple from Kevin Davis to take a 22-13 lead.

    Westview led 33-24 when Tolleson closed out the half on a surge.

    Stacy Davis scored on a put-back and added a free throw before Tyre Ferrell hit a 3-point buzzer-beater, closing the gap to 33-30 at intermission.

    "The 3 they hit at the end of the first half was huge," Villa said. "It gave them momentum."

    Second half
    Tolleson opened a 38-35 lead early in the second half as Brendan Pineda hit a trio of baskets, but the Knights tied it at 38-38 on a Jamar Reed 3-pointer with 5:14 left in the third quarter. That was the closest Westview would get for the remainder of the contest.

    With Davis and Pineda wreaking havoc in the lane, the Wolverines lengthened their lead to 49-45 entering the fourth period.

    Tolleson's lead grew to 10 points, 63-53, with 3:20 remaining in the game before the Knights made a final push.

    Beasley knocked down another 3 and Reed blocked a Davis shot in the lane that spurred a fast-break basket by Williams. The Knights got the ball back on a turnover, called a timeout and set up a play that resulted in Williams hitting a driving layup, making it 63-60.

    The Wolverines led 65-61 before going on a 10-3 run that rebuilt their lead to 75-64. The run was punctuated by three consecutive dunks, two by Davis sandwiched around one by Pineda.

    Pineda supported Davis' big game with 21 points and 14 rebounds.

    Reed led the Knights with 19 points, including four of the team's 10 3-pointers. Williams added 14 points and Beasley had 13.

    While Tolleson was able to effectively penetrate Westview's interior defense, Westview was unable to get much offense in the paint and often settled for launching 3-pointers.

    "What I'm trying to get them to do is trust the post," Villa said. "Until then we will live and die with the 3."

    Villa was not satisfied with his team's performance.

    "That was probably our worst game of the year," he said. "We didn't play defense and we didn't make Davis play defense. He only had two fouls."

    On the other bench, coach Rich Brumbaugh was pleased to get the win.

    It was the fourth straight win for the Wolverines, elevating their record to 5-3. Westview fell to 7-2.

    "What's really important is we have won one in a row in region," Brumbaugh said. "What pleases me the most is the way we can take shots. We took their best shots and came back to win. We have learned how to respond."

    Tolleson's physicality was a key to victory, Brumbaugh said.

    "We are just so much more physical than they are," he said. "When we shut people down in rebounding, we win."

    The game marked the fifth for Tolleson in seven days, which includes the championship of the Scorpion Classic, but the team showed no signs of fatigue, Brumbaugh said.

    "They are playing gutsy," Brumbaugh said. "That was their fifth straight game without practice. They don't seem to be tiring."

    Both the Wolverines and Knights are off until playing in post-Christmas tournaments. Tolleson will compete in the Northwest Valley Holiday Tournament at Northwest Christian and Greenway high schools, while Westview will play in the Great Desert Shoot Out at Cave Creek Cactus Shadows High School.

    Mike Russo can be reached by e-mail at mrusso@westvalleyview.com.

    		Davis leads Tolleson to region-opening win12/20/2010 3:53 PM
    Tyler Russell
    Dec. 27
    Tolleson 46, Peoria 41     Stacy Davis' game-high 25 points and nine rebounds led the Wolverines.
    Raymond S. Kellis 74, Verrado 56 Desert Edge 58, Marana Mountain View 38
    J.T. Estrada scored 24 points to lead the Scorpions.
    Desert Edge 62, Marana 39
    Dec. 28
    Cactus Shadows 78, Buckeye 48
    Arcadia 78, Westview 66
    Sandra Day O'Connor 73, La Joya 52
    Angel Rodriguez led the Lobos with 13 points, all in the first quarter. Jahquantae Peppers added 11.
    Desert Edge 40, Desert Christian 25
    Tolleson 59, Washington 48
    Brendan Pineda's 17 points and seven blocks led the Wolverines. Stacy Davis had 16 points and 13 rebounds.
    Youngker 54, Horizon Honors 51
    Dec. 29
    Tolleson 48, Sunrise Mountain 38
    Brendan Pineda had 17 points and nine rebounds and Stacy Davis had 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Wolverines.
    Westview 65, Valley Lutheran 46
    Jamar Reed's 26 points led the Knights. Eric Williams added 12.
    Westview 103, Sandra Day O'Connor 94     Lanaire McDonald led the Knights with 30 points. Eric Williams and Jamar Reed each scored 27 points for Westview.
    Youngker 55, Horizon Honors 44
    Desert Edge 58, La Mirada, Calif. 31
    Kyle Woolard and Ricky Whitehead scored 14 and 12 points, respectively, to lead the Scorpions.

    Girls Basketball
    Dec. 27
    Estella Foothills 35, Copper Canyon 20
    Dysart 40, Verrado 21
    Westview 56, West Campus, Sacramento, Calif. 31
    Millennium 48, Willits, Calif. 29
    Dajarie James and Kylee Reibel each scored 12 points to pace the Lady Tigers.
    Dysart 40, Verrado 21
    Verrado 56, Maryvale 53
    Estrella Foothills 35, Copper Canyon 20
    Raymond S. Kellis 56, Estrella Foothills 23
    Dec. 28
    Huntington Park, Calif. 44, Millennium 33
    Kylee Reibel's 13 points topped the Lady Tigers. Dajarie James added 12.
    Estrella Foothills 48, Maryvale 28
    Buckeye 50, Maryvale 29
    Dec. 29
    Verrado 26, Estrella Foothills 20

    		Basketball Results1/9/2011 8:23 AM

    by Richard Obert - Jan. 5, 2011 12:35 AM
    The Arizona Republic
     

    Phoenix Pinnacle didn't have a senior on the floor in the waning moments, but it had strong, savvy athletes to hold off Jahii Carson and company in a 67-57 boys basketball victory at Mesa High.

     

    Carson had 27 difficult points. Guard Desmond Medder had 12.

     

    Pinnacle was led by sophomore swingman Drew Bender's near triple double. He had 19 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists.

     

    When told he was three assists shy of the triple, Bender shook his head and said, "Again?"

    Bender has been a solid, all-around player on a team without stars.

     

    Pinnacle is young but selfless and efficient and sitting atop the Class 5A Division II rankings with a 12-2 record.

     

    "They're good; they're coachable," Pinnacle coach Charlie Wilde said. "They don't get mad at each other. I try not to get mad at them. We coach them. We teach them."

     

    Mesa (7-4) returned last weekend from the STOP DWI Holiday Classic in New York, where it went 1-2 and Carson broke the tournament scoring record.

    Carson, a 5-foot-10 points guard signed by Arizona State, had 20 of his team's 29 first-half points Tuesday. Carson missed several shots in the lane, trying to create in traffic and watched several of his feeds to open teammates on the perimeter clank off the rim.

     

    "You're not going to shut down Jahii," Wilde said. "He just had an off-night shooting, so we probably lucked out in that situation. We just tried to stay in front of him and make him make tough shots. That was our goal."

     

    Wilde had a few players take turns defending Carson, who quickly got them to foul in the first half.

     

    But in the second half, after a Carson bank shot pulled Mesa to within 32-31, Pinnacle scored the next seven points, before Carson scored again. Pinnacle blew it open with a 13-4 run in the final quarter. Bender's 3-pointer gave Pinnacle a 59-45 lead with 3:59 left.

     

    "It was frustrating at times, because I thought we had open players to knock down shots," Carson said. "We're not knocking down shots. It puts more of a load on me to take it to the basket and start scoring. That takes a toll on me on the defensive end. I can't play to my full potential, because most of my energy is on the offense end.

     

    "But we're just coming back from New York. We didn't have the bounce-back like we thought we would. We just have to bounce back tomorrow."



    Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/sports/preps/articles/2011/01/05/20110105boys-basketball-pinnacle-defeats-mesa.html#ixzz1AB8YlPEU

     

    		Pinnacle holds off Mesa, Jahii Carson1/12/2011 9:21 AM

    When he was little and into football, Stacy Davis would join big sister, Syerra, in the gym for basketball. She schooled him and grew up to become a state champion at Tolleson High.

    Stacy is nearly a foot taller than Syerra and hasn't lost to her since the eighth grade.

    But Syerra, now a senior, has the ring as evidence of something Stacy still doesn't have - a state championship.

    If the 6-foot-7 junior keeps playing the way he has the first half of the season, Tolleson's boys basketball players could be fitted for championship rings.

    Stacy is the main reason. He entered the week averaging 24.3 points and 10.2 rebounds per game, tops on the team. Senior forward Brenden Pineda is averaging 13.5 points and 7.6 rebounds, second on the team in both categories.

    This is a new team with a new coach but the main man has been the versatile Davis, whose attention turned from football to basketball once he got to high school and had a growth spurt.

    In his first varsity season at Tolleson last year, Davis led a 16-8 team in scoring (14.6 points a game) and rebounding (9.6).

    This year, under new coach Rich Brumbaugh, Tolleson lost three of its first four games, before getting on a roll. It came out of the holiday break riding an eight-game winning streak and winning a pair of holiday tournaments. It is 10-3 and its defense is holding teams to 49 points a game.

    "We want to win games with our defensive effort, and so far we are doing that," Brumbaugh said. "We feel we can compete on any night by playing our type of defense."

    "It's completely different," Davis said about this team than last year's. "Last year, it was four guards and one big inside. A lot of motion. It's real different. In the system we run now, I play the post and the wing. It's like circle motion. I can play outside and inside."

    Davis said this team is more apt to running at a faster pace.

    After the first five games, everything has begun to click. Tolleson won tournaments at Desert Edge and at Phoenix Greenway with Davis the enforcer.

    Davis had highs of 38 points against El Mirage Dysart and 36 against Avondale Westview.

    "He plays more center but he has a decent shot from outside," said Chad Groth, a talent evaluator who puts on club tournaments. "Most of the time, he's stronger than his opponent. He can post him up. The only thing he needs to improve on is his footwork. He has great athleticism."

    While Davis leads the Tolleson boys in scoring, his sister Syerra leads the Tolleson girls in scoring this season with 15.4 points a game. Tolleson girls entered the week with an 11-5 record. The 5-8 Syrenna, a wing, signed in November with Texas-El Paso.

    "I'm happy for her," Stacy said. "Actually, we used to go to the gym all the time. I wasn't really into basketball. I used to like football. She always beat me in basketball. I could never beat her until the eighth grade."

    Stacy is starting to get interest from San Francisco, Nevada-Las Vegas, UTEP, New Mexico and Portland.

    "I've not really received an offer yet," he said. "I'm doing my thing during the season, and bring the intensity with the Arizona Stars (club team) in the spring and summer."

    In the meantime, he'd like to join his sister in the championship circle.

    "We have great team chemistry," Stacy said. "We have a chance to win state."

    		Stacy Davis Climbing the  ladder1/18/2011 11:43 AM

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    March 7, 2011

     

    Underclassmen highlighted at Academic Showcase

     

    Chad Groth

    HS Basketball Recruiting Analyst

     

     

    Phoenix, AZ - The Area Codes Basketball Academic Showcase was held March 5-6, 2011. Over 130 high school players, scouts and a handful of JUCO coaches spent the weekend at Phoenix College in Phoenix, AZ., to see some of the young prospects on the West Coast.

     

    The Academic Showcase provides prospects with an opportunity to learn on how the NCAA eligibility process works, how college coaches start recruiting, what exposure events are necessary and how to apply to a University. 

     

    Guest speakers included Cody Williams a judge with the State of Arizona, Keith Greer a former Principal and college coach, Brittany Shipp a meteorologist on AZ Family Channel 3, Corey Williams who is a TV analyst for University of Arizona basketball on Fox Sports, Allen DeGraffenreid an Admissions Counselor at Grand Canyon University, Matt Gordon the head coach at Phoenix College and Jeff Meadows from Hoopsreport.com. 

     

    Three of Arizona high school seniors which have signed with division I colleges also talked about there recruiting process and keeping on track with academics included Tyler Russell (Millennium HS – Houston Baptist), Alan Williams (North HS – UC Santa Barbara) and John Green (West Wind Prep – UC Santa Barbara). 

     

    Phoenix College the host was a unique venue and a nice place to watch basketball. The hospitality was first class from Matt Gordon and his coaching staff a Phoenix College. The players participated in competitive games all day Saturday and Sunday and most played in one of the four All Star Games. The All Star Games featured The Underclassmen game, Cream of the Top, Top 40 and Top 20 game.

     

    At the Academic Showcase, three players made a strong case for the top overall player at the event but no MVP was chosen.

     

    Top Underclassmen;

    Calaen Robinson, (Corona Del Sol, Tempe, AZ), Drew Bender (Pinnacle, Phoenix, AZ), Danny Powell (Desert Vista, Phoenix, AZ), Kenny Martin (Kellis, Glendale, AZ), Jarvis Lewis (Kellis, Glendale, AZ), Nate Nearhood and AJ Hess (Phoenix Country Day, Phoenix, AZ), Isaac Allen (Mesa, Mesa, AZ), Eric Conklin (Chaparral, Scottsdale, AZ), Damen Romero (Pueblo, Tucson, AZ), Timothy Johnson (San Carlos, Peridot, AZ), Christian Thompson (Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ), Jared, Tyler & Matt Ponce (Ayala, Chino Hills, CA), Jaron Hopkins (Basha, Gilbert, AZ), Elston Jones (Millennium, Goodyear, AZ), Johnnie Panfil (Boulder Creek, Anthem, AZ), Tre Campbell (Mountain Pointe, Phoenix, AZ) and Isaiah Lopez (Agua Fria, Buckeye, AZ).           

     

     

     

    Top Seniors;   

    Robert Selmon & Mitchell Burnett (Central, Phoenix, AZ), Roland Jones (Palo Verde, Tucson, AZ), Shakir Smith (Tucson, Tucson, AZ), Tulio Whitman & Eric Garcia (Trevor Brown, Phoenix, AZ), Chance Harrison (Showlow, Pinetop, AZ) and James Walters (Prescott, Prescott, AZ).

     

    Globetrotters; (players that traveled over 200 miles)

    Jalan Rodgers, 2012 (Logan, Dublin, CA), Neiman Lee, 2012 (Centennial, Las Vegas, NV), Koree Cox, 2013 (Rodriguez, Fairfield, CA), Justyce Key, 2013 (Berkley, Oakland, CA), Alex Tarkanian, 2016 (Keystone, Las Vegas, NV), Alex Arias, 2014 (Bonanza, Las Vegas, NV), Adonis Saltes, 2014 (Farmington, Farmington, NM), Matt, Jared & Tyler Ponce, 2012 (Ayala, Chino Hills, CA) and Josh David, 2012 (Kofa, Yuma, CA).

          

     

     

     

     

    		Academic Showcase Recap3/29/2011 8:18 PM

    St. Mary's Senior Guard Chris Mason Will Sign with Western New Mexico

    Chris Mason St. Marys Area Codes Basketball recently introduced the Tucson Vs. Phoenix Tip Off in March of this year and attending this event paid off for Phoenix St. Mary's senior guard Chris Mason  who apparently will  sign in April with Western New Mexico.

    Founder of Area Codes Basketball, local Arizona club basketball tournament coordinator Chad Groth has made a name for himself by being one of the leading catalyst in positioning student-atheltes before college coaches through his multiple exposure events that take place throughout Arizona and surrounding states.

    Chad's effort on introducing the Tucson vs. Phoenix Tip Off resulted in Chris Mason, a 6-foot-5, St. Mary's Knight's basketball player who averaged 18 points and eight rebounds this past season the opportunity to impress Western New Mexico coach Mark Coleman who was one of the many coaches in attendance at the event.

    According to sources, Mason visited the Western New Mexico campus recently and committed to attend and play at the school.   The success of Chris Mason of being exposed through an Area Codes Basketball event is indicative of the multiple opportunities that Chad Groth is creating for talented student-athletes to be discovered by college coaches and recruiters.

    The example of Chris Mason's opportunity can exist for other talented student-athletes, but first, they have to be exposed at the right events and Area Codes Basketball with Chad Groth at the helm is definitely one of the premier events to attend and be discovered.

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    		Mason Verbals toWestern New Mexico4/3/2011 8:06 AM

    6'9 Darren Smith

    If you didn’t get a chance to watch 6’9 Darren Smith from Impact Preparatory School Las Vegas this weekend then you missed the large impact he made in Arizona Playing for the Arizona Dream Team.  Smith was one of the main bright spots in the Southwest showcase elite team tournament.  “I have had the opportunity to coach many high major D1 athletes such as Isaiah Thomas University of Washington (NBA Draft), Brandon Lavender University of Arizona, Brice Cotton University of providence, Aaron Fuller USC, 6’10 Jonathan Underwood Missouri …just to name a few but this is the first time I have had the opportunity to coach an individual with both a mixture of skills an uncanny leaping ability" said  Dream Team coach Vern Holmes.  SmithPhoto

    Adding to Smith high flying ability Darren has a college ready body and a 7 foot wing span to go with it. I recently spoke with Darren’s mother who stated that Darren just recently put on 30 pounds of muscle.  She said his daily regiment consists of working on high intensive basketball drills and skills to intense weight lifting and staying focused in the class room carrying a 3.0 GPA.  

    I see Darren Smith as the next high major athlete that will have played for the Dream Team, Darren is very physical and very skilled in the low post and has the ability to be very effective from the perimeter.  Coaches and Scouts look for Darren Smith to descend on Las Vegas Nevada playing for the Dream Elite Travel Team this up and coming weekend on the 8-9 of April. I see this bright star shining very bright in the future.

    		6’9 Darren Smith makes an impact in Arizona Event.5/17/2011 8:19 AM

    Former Arizona standout guard, 6-foot, 185-pound junior college freshman point guard Blake Nash had a fantastic freshman season for Williston State Junior College (ND) - earning NJCAA All-American honors for his work.

    GOAZCATS.com
    Williston State 6-foot freshman JC point guard Blake Nash has committed to South Florida in the Big East Conference.
    This weekend, while on an official recruiting visit to a Big-East school, Nash gave a verbal commitment and decided to end his college recruitment.

    Nash took his first official recruiting visit this weekend to South Florida, and after spending time on the school's campus and meeting with the school's officials, Nash pledged his verbal commitment to the school and Head Coach Stan Heath.

    "I really liked what they had coming back next year," said Nash. "They really made me feel great about things and I really liked what I saw."

    Nash put up very impressive numbers on the season for Williston State, averaging 22 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds per/game for Head Coach Hunter Berg.

    Nash earned All-Conference honors this season, and also was selected as the Conference's Most Valuable Player as well. This week Nash received a major honor for his efforts, as he was selected as a NJCAA All-American. Nash was selected by the NJCAA as a member of the 2011 NJCAA Second-Team, and was the only freshman member of the team nationally.

    Nash was also regarded recently by Bleacherreport.com as one of the top 10 recruits of America's 2011 class "That Have The Potential To Make It To The NBA" - an amazing honor for Nash, a native of Casa Grande, Arizona. Nash was also rated by top-rated junior college national scout Jerry Mullens among the top three juco prospects this summer at a Mullen's event.

    Nash first saw his college recruitment soar during the summer of 2009 when Nash led his Arizona Magic club team to several top tournament finishes, and also led his team to the championship of the Reebok All-American Camp.

    Nash received numerous scholarship offers from such schools as West Virginia, Nebraska, Seton Hall, Rutgers, Oregon State, Texas-San Antonio, Creighton and numerous before making his decision to commit to South Florida.

    Nash is currently on pace to graduate this spring. Nash plans to graduate during the spring of 2011 and move on to the division-I level, where he will have 3 years to play.

    Congratulations to Blake, his mother Bridgette and Williston State JC assistant coach Rob Floco from our Arizona Preps staff on this amazing accomplishment.

    Arizona Preps Scouting Report: Nash is a very crafty guard that is capable of playing both guard positions on the floor. A strong handler of the basketball, Nash can score off dribble drives to the basket almost at will, or from the perimeter where he possesses unlimited range on his jump shot. He is most effective with the ball in his hands where he is capable of breaking down defenders and creating easy scoring opportunities for teammates or himself. Defensively, Nash is a strong defender that uses angles on the floor to create ball defelections and steals for his team. He has good lateral quickness and quick hands, which make it tough for opposing ball handlers to have their way on the floor. Nash makes other players better on the floor and also makes the game look easy. An excellent point guard prospect. Will be among the top junior college prospects in America in 2011.




    		Blake Nash Verbals4/11/2011 12:05 PM

    11, 2011 Anthony Ray ArizonaPreps.com Recruiting Analyst

    The Full Court Press Easter Classic was as exciting as ever in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend at Bishop Gorman High School.

    Valley Vista HS 6-foot-6 junior forward TK Edogi had a very good showing this weekend.

    With some exciting action unfolding in the tournament's semi-finals, Las Vegas' ultra-talented squad, Dream Vision (NV), would hold on to win the tournament's Gold Bracket Championship with a narrow 63-58 victory over a strong Branch West team, led by the play of superstar 6-foot-5 junior wing Shabazz Muhammad of Bishop Groman HS (NV) and 6-foot-8 junior wing Winston Shepard of Findlay Prep HS (NV).

    A well-coached Latinos Select (CA) team would hold on to win this year's Silver Bracket Championship over the Cali Rebels (CA), 69-63, and the Las Vegas Prospects 16U team would edge out Dream Vision 16U, 64-56, for the 16U Tournament Championship.

    Arizona Preps was on hand for much of the action this weekend, as there were many top performances turned in throughout the weekend from Arizona prospects.

    The Arizona Dream Team had an excellent showing in this weekend's event, as they advanced to the final four round of the silver bracket. The Dream Team would eventually lose a narrow triple-overtime game in the tournament's semi-finals to the Cali Rebels (CA).

    The Golden Gators would also fair well this weekend in the event, as they would actually hold a double-digit lead at halftime against the Compton Magic (CA), before eventually losing the game in the second half. The Gators would show very well in this weekends tournament.

    While I was not able to see every Arizona team play this weekend, here are the top performers that I witnessed this weekend (In no particular order) ...

    Danny Powell 6-6 JR SF/PF Desert Vista HS - 2012 (Arizona Dream Team)
    - Powell was a man among boys Friday evening while playing for his Arizona Dream Team squad. Finished with close to 30 points in his his team's big win over a Branch West ballclub. Powell displayed excellent toughness in his team's victory. Shot the basketball very well from the perimeter, while also overpowering defenders inside and around the basket. Handled the basketball well on the perimeter and also showed a good ability to pass the basketball to the open man on the floor. Rebounded very strong and was excellent on the offensive glass. Showing that he is definitely a force to be wreckoned with on the AAU/club circuit this spring and summer. Already has an offer from Central Michigan on the table.

    TK Edogi 6-6 JR PF Valley Vista HS - 2012 (Arizona Dream Team)
    - A big-time sleeper with very good length of body and athleticism. An unknown prospect before this weekend's event that rose to the occassion in a big way, while leading his team to a very good showing in the tournament. Has excellent length of body on a thin, athletic frame. A face-up 4-man that likes to score around the basket utilizing jump hooks and strong finishes at the rim. Also a good low-post defender and shotblocker. Very active rebounder. Runs the floor very well and finishes strong in transition. Excellent upside. A rising prospect.

    Junior Coleman 6-0 Prep PG/SG Arizona College Prep - 2011 (Golden Gators)
    - Coleman is a lesser known performer that is coming off a very good season for his Arizona College Prep team, after having a very strong high school career. Coleman had a very strong performance on Friday evening in a loss to a loaded Compton Magic team. Shot the basketball very well and with range off the dribble, and also finished very well at the basket and in transition. A big-time scorer that is capable of playing both guard positions on the floor. Earned a scholarship offer from Indian Hills Junior College head coach Barrett Peery after his performance.

    Calaen Robinson 6-2 JR PG Corona Del Sol HS - 2012 (Compton Magic)
    - In case you didn't know, Robinson is another Arizona talent that is playing with a California club program, or atleast he did this weekend as he played with the Compton Magic. While he did not particularly have a very good weekend with the Magic program, Robinson is such a talented Arizona prospect that I have to bring him up in the conversation. Did not look his usual self this weekend, because he was thrown onto a team that he has not played or even practiced with - a very difficult situation to be in for most Arizona prospects. A point guard, Robinson very seldom had the basketball in his hands this weekend and looked out of place on the floor at times. His Compton Magic team also were upset in the first round of the tournament's playoff round. Robinson will in fact play for a local Arizona team for the majority of the spring and summer though, as he will play for an Arizona version of the Compton Magic known as The Magic.

    Dalvin Brown 6-8 SR PF Arizona College Prep - 2012 (Golden Gators)
    - Brown had a good weekend, especially after spending a year in the prep school ranks and playing against junior college programs and the nation's top prep programs. Brown has developed nicely and was ready to compete against the top players in this weekend's event. Has grown nicely over the past two years and has a variety of offensive skillsets that alllow him to be effective around the basket area. Enjoys physical contact and is a strong rebounder, and also a capable shotblocker with a good wingspan. Brown runs the floor very well and is a good finisher in transition. Still needs work on his perimeter skills away from the basket, but he has developed into a nice looking prospect. If he can get it done in the classroom, he would see his recruitment soar.

    Jeff Lowery 6-2 JR PG Desert Vista HS - 2012 (Arizona Dream Team)
    - Lowery looked very good this weekend, as he has worked diligently on his perimeter skills and seems to shoot the basketball much better these days. Knocked down several smooth jump shots off the dribble - an area of his game that need improvement before but now looks to be a strong suit. His strong, physical build allows for him to bounce off defenders and finish strong at the basket. A very good looking prospect for Arizona's 2012 class, that could develop nicely throughout the spring and summer as he becomes more battle tested.

    JT Estrada 6-1 SR Desert Edge HS - 2011 (Golden Gators)
    - Estrada had a solid weekend, as he showed a nice ability to handle the basketball against strong defensive pressure and created space from his defenders. A very good passer that sees the floor and gets the basketball to the open man. Also a good penetrator and finsher in traffic. A very good on-the-ball defender with good lateral quickness. A sleeper prospect that has very a good basketball IQ.

    Hassan Tucker 6-0 JR PG Rincon HS - 2012 (Arizona Dream Team)
    - This was my first time watching Tucker perform and I was impressed with his quickness and athleticism as a player. A strong ball handler and penetrator with a very good handle of the ball. A good finisher in traffic. A good passer. Capable of getting caught going to deep into the paint at times, but he has the speed to often get himself out of trouble. An excellent defender with excellent lateral quickness as he is low to the ground. A good looking prospect.





     

     

    		Arizona Dream Team Triple Over Time The Full Court Press Easter Classic 4/12/2011 10:36 AM

    4th Annual PHOENIX SPRING SHOWCASE

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    42 GAMES * 2 DAYS * 505 PLAYERS

     

    SATURDAY, APRIL 16 (ALL GAMES PLAYED @ PHOENIX COLLEGE)

    9AM       JW ALL STARS                   @            TEAM ZONA                                       COURT 1

    9AM       COUGARS                            @            AZTECS                                                COURT 2

     

    10AM    TEAM ZONA ELITE          @            SALT LAKE REBELS RED              COURT 1

    10AM    BULLDOGS                         @            C.T.B.                                                    COURT 2

     

    11AM    DESERT STORM 15          @            COLLEGE BOUND ALL STARS     COURT 1

    11AM    FASTBREAKERS               @            AZTECS                                                COURT 2

     

    NOON    DESERT STORM 16          @            SALT LAKE REBELS BLACK       COURT 1             

    NOON    TUCSON HEAT III            @            AZ SWOOPS                                        COURT 2

     

    1PM       TUCSON HEAT 4               @            COLLEGE BOUND ALL STARS     COURT 1

    1PM       BULLDOGS                         @            DESERT STORM 17                          COURT 2

     

    2PM       DESERT STORM 15          @            JW HENDERSON                               COURT 1

    2PM       DESERT STORM ELITE  @            TEAM NEXT LEVEL (NV)               COURT 2

     

    3PM       DESERT STORM 16          @            DESERT REIGN (NV)                        COURT 1

    3PM       TUCSON HEAT III            @            FREE AGENTS                                    COURT 2

     

    4PM       TUCSON HEAT 4               @            PHX REBS                                           COURT 1

    4PM       LAS VEGAS LAKERS       @            ARIZONA DREAM TEAM               COURT 2

     

    5PM       C.T.B.                                    @            SALT LAKE REBELS RED              COURT 1

    5PM       DESERT STORM 17          @            MOORE OC PRIDE (CA)                  COURT 2

     

    6PM       DESERT STORM ELITE  @            AZ REBELS SENIORS                      COURT 1

    6PM       LAS VEGAS LAKERS       @            JW ALL STARS ELITE                     COURT 2

     

    7PM       AZ SWAGGER                    @            SALT LAKE REBELS BLACK       COURT 1

    7PM       AZ SWOOPS                        @            DESERT REIGN (NV)                        COURT 2

     

    8PM       TEAM NEXT LEVEL         @            ARIZONA DREAM TEAM               COURT 1

    8PM       TEAM METRO                   @            JW ALL STARS ELITE                     COURT 2

     

    9PM       MOORE OC PRIDE (CA)  @            AZ REBELS SENIORS                      COURT 1

    9PM       AZ ELITE                             @            FREE AGENTS                                    COURT 2

                   

                                                   

     

     

     

     

    SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011

    9AM       COUGARS                            @            SALT LAKE REBELS BLACK       COURT 1

    9AM       JW ALL STARS                   @            AZ SWOOPS                                        COURT 2

     

    10AM    TUCSON HEAT II              @            SALT LAKE REBELS RED              COURT 1

    10AM    LAS VEGAS LAKERS       @            TEAM METRO                                   COURT 2

     

    11AM    MOORE OC PRIDE (CA)  @            C.T.B.                                                    COURT 1

    11AM    AZ REBELS SENIORS      @            TUCSON HEAT SENIORS               COURT 2

     

    NOON    TEAM ZONA ELITE          @            TEAM NEXT LEVEL (NV)               COURT 1

    NOON    TUCSON HEAT II              @            AZ ELITE                                             COURT 2

     

    1PM       DESERT REIGN (NV)        @            PHX REBS                                           COURT 1

    1PM       AZ SWAGGER                    @            TEAM ZONA                                       COURT 2

     

    2PM       TEAM METRO                   @            ARIZONA DREAM TEAM               COURT 1

    2PM       TEAM ZONA ELITE          @            TUCSON HEAT SENIORS               COURT 2

     

    3PM       AZ SWAGGER                    @            PHX REBS                                           COURT 1

    3PM       JW HENDERSON               @            FREE AGENTS                                    COURT 2

     

    4PM       FASTBREAKERS               @            AZ ELITE                                             COURT 1

    4PM       JW HENDERSON               @            COUGARS                                            COURT 2

     

     

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    		4th Annual PHOENIX SPRING SHOWCASE4/29/2011 12:51 AM

    April 28, 2011

    By Chad Groth

    Chandler, AZ – After a strong and solid spring playing club basketball with Belmont Shore and Coach Dinos Trigonis, Maurice Kirby today received an invite to the NIKE ELITE 100 formerly known as the Nike Hoops Jamboree. The Nike Elite 100 will take place in June 9-12, 2011 in Saint Louis, MO.

    Kirby will be transferring to Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona next season.

    This event is invitation only and given to the top 100 freshman and sophomore’s in the country. Kirby is the only Arizona invite as of now.

    “Kirby has earned everything he is getting and more playing alongside 2012 All-American post player from La Verne Lutheran Grant Jarrett (University of Arizona commit). Kirby’s has huge upside and promise to play high major basketball. Kirby is a 6 foot 9 post player who has excellent shot blocking ability and a nice turn and face up game”, said Trigonis.

    Kirby has a verbal commit to Arizona State University after earning Top 20 honors last fall at the Full Court Press Frosh/Soph Camp in Lynwood, CA.      

    Previously known as the NIKE Hoop Jamboree for the past 12 years, the NIKE Elite 100 has been the nation’s premier basketball event for elite underclassmen. This year, NIKE, along with the St. Louis Eagles Basketball Club, is inviting the country’s best basketball players to St. Louis for four intense days of competition. The goal for the NIKE Elite 100 is to give the best players the opportunity to develop their skills and to grow their game to heights never imagined. The NIKE Elite 100 is held on the campus of St. Louis University, in the heart of mid-town St. Louis and just minutes from the renowned Gateway Arch.

    Where: St. Louis University (St. Louis, MO)

    When: June 9-12, 2010

    		 Maurice Kirby to Elite 1004/29/2011 12:51 AM

    Our Annual Pro Exposure Camp 2011 is tipping off on June 17th – 19th in Bonn, Germany. This tournament is for any players who want to get the foot in the door on the European basketball market, or players who have played pro already, searching for a club for the 2011-12 season. We are inviting coaches to come take a look at you, we are also offering a live internet stream world wide with free access to anybody wishing to follow the games. All games will be live streamed on our webpage, coaches have the ability to catch all games and give us a call or send us emails directly in the gym about any interests they have in players. You will have a light practice / shoot around Friday night, 2 games each on Saturday and Sunday.

     

    The camp fee covers the Hotel, Medical Insurance, Shuttle Service from the Airport / Trainstation to the hotel and back, Tournament jersey and shorts, breakfast and dinner, educational session with guest speakers. You will have to book a flight by yourself, we can give you information about our travel agents.

     

    You can find full detailed information on our webpage http://slammers.de/PRO%202010.htm including sign up information and previous results and feedback from former participants. Every year players receives contracts through this tournament, it is set for both male and female players.

     

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    		Pro Exposure Camp 2011 5/5/2011 6:08 PM

    JohnAzzinaroSome of us already know and have heard about Jazz an American art form and an international phenomenon sweeping the country, but oh no not the Jazz that was born in New Orleans but this Jazz is fresh out of Texas and also plays with multiple instruments. 

             The Jazz I know uses his handles, quickness and his ability to shoot the rock as instruments on the court.  I am talking about John Azzinaro (Jazz) for short and a 5’11 sophomore point guard who scouts raved about this weekend.  He was a true floor general stated Jeff Meadows from Arizona Hoops report leading the Arizona Dream in several key wins advancing  his team to the sweet 16  and competing for the eight spot of the high profile Elite Eight tournament this weekend.  

           As we all know there are also a lot of guards in Arizona but there are not a lot of true point guards.  Having the opportunity to work with a lot of successful point guards I find his abilities to be as a cross between the hard to guard Jahii Carson headed to the Arizona State University and fundamental sound Ryan Holmes who just finished playing at the University of Pepperdine.  Jazz this true point guard who recently transferred from Brennan High School in Texas and is currently attending Desert Vista high school in Phoenix Arizona.  Jazz is a hard nose player who leaves in on the floor and has a refuse to lose attitude.

            Talking to his father John senior who stated that is son is maintain 4.0 GPA  and he constantly works on both academics and his game every night and if he is not practicing with his club team the Arizona Dream team he is finding gym to workout in.  Look for John Azzinaro (Jazz) to be play live in California and Vegas during the NCAA viewing period with the Dream.  John is now hearing and gaining interest from UTSA, Bucknell University, Rice, Arizona, Oregon State, Pepperdine and UTR.

    		John Azzinaro (Jazz) a phenomenon sweeping the country5/17/2011 10:01 AM

    Blake WilkinsonOn a hot day in May 2011 Blake Wilkinson fly in from Salt Lake City Utah to compete in the Phoenix Arizona desert Elite Eight tournament.  Three days later he fly back out being known as one of the toughest available senior players in the tournament and he did more than just compete. This senior wing/forward showed his ability to dominate the game while playing for the Dream Team where his tough play turned into greatness on the court.  His tough play was basically abnormal and you could see right away why he was recommended by Coach Vern Holmes as a top prospect in 2011.  Blake has the ability to play the three, four and five position on the court.  He is one of our main offensive weapons on the court and down the stretch our offense runs through Blake no question he is very tough inside and can consistently score from the perimeter and is explosive to from the wing he’s one of the toughest players I’ve had said Coach Holmes from the Dream.   Blake Wilkinson is Utah player of the year candidate who led his Viewmont High School (Utah) basketball team to 11-2 season averaging 19 ppg 8 rpg. Looking down the road Blake said he has several options on the table which will determine if when he will take his mission which may make him the top 2013 candidate. He is currently being recruited by University of Irvine, Oregon State Sacramento State, University of Utah, Southern Utah, Weber State and ASU.

    		6’8 Blake Wilkinson’s Toughness turns to o Greatness.6/9/2011 1:41 AM

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    		Startbound Certifed Juco Unsigned Senior Event in Las Vegas..6/13/2011 3:30 AM

    Jahii Carson: Little Man With Big Hopes

    Nic Hallisey

    Colorado Springs, Colo. • June 22, 2011

    In the game of basketball, size is an important attribute. The first year of college is also one of the biggest learning curves for a young athlete. However, Jahii Carson, a finalist for the 2011 USA Men’s U19 National Team, is breaking both of those adages as he looks for a chance to compete internationally for USA Basketball.

    Checking in at 5-11 and 160 pounds, Carson is the shortest and lightest of the 13 finalists. The guard from Phoenix, Ariz. is also the only player yet to step on the court or be on the sidelines for a collegiate team.

    “These guys have all had a year of college experience, and for me, I’m just getting out of high school,” Carson said. “It’s definitely a tough transition for me to play against bigger and more physical guys. I just try to come out here and play the best I can.”

    Carson graduated from Mesa High School (Arizona) last month, and won’t put on his first collegiate uniform until this fall when he’ll suit up for Arizona State.

    He realizes how much a player develops in that first year of college, and because he hasn’t had that, he says it is an honor to be selected as a finalist.

    “It’s definitely an honor,” he said. “These guys push me every day and they don’t take me as the little guy; they take me as a grown man now. They’re just pushing me and taking me through the ropes to get to the next level.”

    While Carson says his teammates don’t see him as the “little guy”, he’s often times towered over by power forwards and centers that measure a foot above him.

    “I’ve always been one of the smallest guys, but I’ve also always been one of the toughest guys,” he said. “Guys never really looked at me as the little guy.”

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    Because of his speed and determination, Carson has been able to use his small frame to his advantage.

    “I use my size as one of my strengths,” he said. “I try to push the tempo. I try to get after it offensively. I try to get after it defensively. I try to make the offensive guy uncomfortable when I’m on defense, trying to push a little bit of pressure on him. Same thing on the offensive end, keeping them honest and pushing the tempo.”

    In high school, Carson was one of his school’s more successful athletes, starting for two years and setting single-season scoring and assists records both seasons. During his senior campaign, Mesa High School advanced to the Arizona Class 5A state semifinals with a 21-6 record. Carson led the way with 32.2 ppg., 3.6 apg. and 2.1 spg. In the three state tournament games, the senior tallied 133 points, including 58 in his final game.

    For his success, Carson was named to the 2011 Parade Magazine All-America second team and was tabbed as the 2011 Arizona Republic Big Schools (4A-5A) Player of the Year.

    “I enjoyed my time at Mesa and feel like I left my name there,” Carson said. “But I’m ready to get to college. I’m excited about the whole experience—the college basketball atmosphere, the fans, road games, the schoolwork.”

    While Carson is pleased with his decision to stay close to home and go to Arizona State, it wasn’t his initial plan. As a sophomore, Carson gave Oregon State a verbal commit, before de-committing for the Sun Devils.

    “I was a sophomore when I committed to Oregon State,” Carson explained. “It was one of the first offers I had and I was excited at the moment. Coach (Craig) Robinson was the coach, and his sister was Michelle Obama, who of course is Barack Obama’s wife. I was excited for all of those opportunities, but as I started to go along and get older, I thought I committed too early.

    “I opened up my recruiting process and was being recruited by pretty much every college in the country. I decided I wanted to stay at home so my family could see me play, and I also thought Coach (Herb) Sendek was a great coach and that he would help me play to the best of my abilities.”

    As for off the court, it may come as a surprise that Carson takes a liking to school and that he “enjoys being educated.” Away from the basketball, one of his favorite hobbies is writing poetry.

    “I’m a poet,” he said. “I like to do poetry. My mom’s a college professor, so she instilled writing in me at an early age. I definitely like to write poetry in my free time.”

    While his free time will be sparse between his studies and basketball, Carson plans to get involved with a couple extracurricular poetry clubs at ASU.

    With high school graduation in the rearview window and college basketball ahead, for now, Carson is focusing on USA Basketball, which he said without a doubt is his favorite basketball memory of his life.

    “This is by far my favorite basketball memory,” Carson responded without hesitation. “Getting the chance to represent the USA overseas is an honor. As a high school guy playing with guys a year older, this is definitely right now my favorite basketball memory. This experience with USA Basketball will help me immensely when I step onto the court at ASU.”

    The guard will finish up training camp Thursday, where, if he is selected to the 12-man roster, he will compete in the 2011 FIBA World Championship For Men June 30-July 10 in Valmiera, Liepaja and Riga, Latvia.

    While the experience has already been memorable in his eyes, a gold medal would top it off.

    “That’d put the cherry on top of everything,” Carson answered. “Just graduating from high school, about to enter college basketball and playing with USA Basketball, winning a gold medal would just put the cherry on top of everything.”

    And from what he’s seen so far in training camp, Carson likes his team’s chances.

    “I think we’re going to be an up-tempo team,” he said. “We have great scorers and guys that can fill the lanes. With me and Joe (Jackson) running the ball a lot, it’s going to be tough to stop us. We also have bigs down low who can shot block and defend and rebound. I don’t think too many teams can stop us from scoring the basketball.”

    		Jahii Carson, a finalist for the 2011 USA Men’s U19 National Team6/26/2011 11:42 PM

    FranciscoBy Joel Francisco
    ESPN Recruiting

    The talent level was down on the West Coast this past week as many of the elite prospects were exhibiting their skill sets back east. However, that didn't stop some prospects from displaying their talents at the Fullcourt Press and Double Pump All-West camps.

    Standout players

    Zena Edosomwan

    Joel Francisco
    Zena Edosomwan is the No. 21 overall PF in the 2012 class.

    Zena Edosomwan - - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    (North Hollywood, Calif./Harvard-Westlake)
    2012, PF, 6-foot-7, 220 pounds
    Edosomwan had a dominant camp and there weren't many prospects on hand to challenge his talent. His post game has evolved as evidenced by his improved turnaround jump shot as well as his footwork. He needs to continue to hone his post skills (jump hook) and finish through contact, but he is progressing nicely. Most of the Pac-12 and Gonzaga have offered and he is waiting on Stanford and UCLA.

    Matt Shrigley (Carlsbad, Calif./La Costa Canyon) - West Coast All-Star Camp
    2012, SG, 6-5, 190 pounds
    College: San Diego State
    The San Diego State commitment is playing with great confidence and has become much more aggressive attacking the rim. He had a monster throw down in camp that was simply wicked. He can also step out and hit the jump shot or go in the post and shoot over smaller defenders.

    Jaron Hopkins (Chandler, Ariz./Basha) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2012, WF, 6-4, 180 pounds
    Hopkins is very explosive and his all-around game is intriguing. He needs to continue to smooth out his jump shot, but he does have ball skills and is a terrific interior passer off the dribble. With continued skill development and improved shot selection, he is a versatile Division I prospect.

    Kenny Martin (Glendale, Ariz./Kellis) - - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2012, PF, 6-9, 200 pounds
    The virtual unknown coming into July has now attracted the attention from, Syracuse, Pac-12, WCC, and Mountain West. Arizona State recently came through with an offer and it appears that this will be the beginning of an interesting recruiting story. The lanky prospect with ball skills and a solid jump shot out to the 3-point line will have coaches navigating his trail until the end of July.

    Shawn Smith (Sacramento/ Bridgeton Academy) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2012, PF, 6-6, 215 pounds
    Smith is going the prep school route due to academics, but he is a beast. He plays with reckless abandon and never appears to tire out. He attacks the rim with a vengeance and is a terrific interior scorer. He needs to improve his overall decision making (plays too fast), but every program at the mid-major level could use a junk yard dog like Smith.

    Surprise players

    Ikenna Iroegbu (Mouth of Wilson, Calif./Oak Hill Academy) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2013, PG, 6-1, 170 pounds
    Iroegbu has all the physical intangibles to be one of the elite point guards in the country. He is a blur in the open court and he has multiple gears. He can attack the rim with the best, but his decision making (too many turnovers) needs to improve. By slowing down and getting his teammates involved (game management), his game will go to another level.

    Javion Watson (San Diego/San Ysidro) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2012, PG, 6-3, 180 pounds
    College: Long Beach State
    Long Beach State snuck into Orange County last season and snagged a good one in 2011 signee Shaquille Hunter (Villa Park). Now the 49ers have done it again -- heading into San Diego this time -- and getting a commitment form combo-guard Watson. HE has an impressive physique and can play both guard positions, although he is more scorer than facilitator. He knocked down a number of 3s throughout the camp as well and it appears the game comes easy to him (plays at a nice pace).

    Deng Deng (Cottonwood, Utah) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2012, SG, 6-5, 175 pounds
    Deng has that prototypical frame for the 2-guard position. Long and oozing with upside, he has a chance to be very good with continued development. He can slash to the rim, attacks the offensive glass with aggressiveness, and his shooting stroke is fairly smooth. What makes him even more attractive is his energy level and potential at the defensive end. He has all the physical traits to be a lock down defender at the next level.

    Hunter Myers

    Joel FranciscoHunter Myers is yet another prospect to watch from Nevada.

    Hunter Myers (Minden, Nev./Douglas) - West Coast All-Star Camp
    2012, WF, 6-6, 200 pounds
    Each year it appears Reno puts out a sleeper or two for the Division I level and Myers is no exception. The rising junior has very long arms and a feathery shooting touch out to 22-feet. He'll need to improve his quickness, particularly at the defensive end, but he's a solid looking prospect for the Division I level. Nevada is his first offer with more to come.

    Breakout performers

    Sandro Alberto (Woodland Hills, Calif./Taft) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2013, PG, 6-3, 175 pounds
    Alberto has great size for the lead guard position with the skills and savvy to match. His handle is tight and smooth and there might not be a better point guard out west at changing speeds. He is equally effective at finishing with either hand around the rim and he runs the high screen and roll with aplomb. He needs to improve his jump shot (pull-up game), but his ceiling is impressive.

    Brandon Taylor (Los Angeles/Pacific Hills) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2012, PG, 5-8, 150 pounds
    Taylor has slowly but assuredly become one of the fastest rising point guards in Southern California and a definite Division I prospect. The quick and strong Taylor is a tough-minded player with a will to win. He can break down the defense, explode to the rim and he has the savvy to set up his teammates for easy scores. The Big Sky and Big West should be monitoring his progress.

    John Azzinaro (Phoenix/Brennan) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2013, PG, 5-10, 155 pounds
    Azzinaro, who is a recent transplant from San Antonio, unveiled his overall skill package at the Fullcourt Press camp. He has very long arms and a definite second gear in transition. In addition, he gets great lift on his pull-up jump shot and he is quite potent shooting off the dribble. With improved game management (getting teammates involved), he is definitely one of the up-and-coming point guards out west.

    Paul Watson (Phoenix/Paradise Valley) - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp
    2013, WF, 6-6, 180 pounds
    At this stage, Watson is more of a stretch 4-man, but if he continues to hone his ballhandling and jump shot (low release), the upside is there for the wing position down the road. He is quite effective when getting into the triple-threat position where he either shoots the jump shot or utilizes the up-fake to get around his opponent for the strong finish at the rim. Watson has Arizona State, Arizona, Iowa, San Diego State, NIU, Penn, Colorado, and Boise State tracking his progress.

    Notes

    • Sekou Wiggs Jr., a 6-2 shooting guard out of Seattle, has a terrific frame and he possesses a skill set and feel that may translate to him being able to play both guard spots at the next level. Wiggs Jr. has been offered by Cal Poly SLO, Portland State, USF and UC Irvine.

    • Tyler Dorsey, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard out of Los Angeles, has an innate ability to score in a variety of ways. The 2015 prospect has a solid burst off the dribble and he has the ability to either pull up for the jump shot or deliver the nifty pass.  - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp

    • Another 2011 prospect who emerged at the Fullcourt Press camp was 6-0 post grad Shakir Smith (Tucson, Ariz./ Tucson). The 2011 Division I prospect can stroke the 3-point shot and he's got a burst in transition.

    • Johnnie Vasser, a 2014 point guard out of Chicago, was a definite standout at the Fullcourt Press camp. The chiseled lefty has an explosive burst off the dribble and a solid pull-up game.

    • Augustus Simmers, a 6-3 junior out of Anchorage, Alaska, is a definite sleeper on the West Coast. The scoring guard has a nice frame, can nail the 3-point jump shot, and can use either hand while finishing at the rim.

    • Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) has two gifted 2015 prospects in 6-6 John Ross and 6-5 Kendall Lauderdale. Ross is a lengthy wing-type who has an evolving perimeter game while the left-handed Lauderdale can score from the block with power and touch.  - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp

    • David Andoh, the versatile 6-7 forward out of Berkeley, Calif., can score in bunches. He needs to work on shot selection and playing more on balance, but he is an intriguing talent. The 2012 prospect is hearing from Colorado, Arizona State, Santa Clara, Drake, Detroit, UTEP, and Penn.  - Fullcourt Press All-West Camp

    Joel Francisco is a recruiting coordinator for ESPN Recruiting.

    		California camps recaps7/18/2011 11:10 AM

     

     




    BASIC INFORMATION

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    Michigan/Los Angeles Lakers

    Camp Director: Dinos Trigonis (Fullcourt Press & Pangos)

    August 13-14, 2011 (grades 7-12) @ Copper Canyon HS (Glendale AZ)

    For Camp Schedule ... Camp Venue Directions ...


    August 20-21, 2011 (grades 9-12) @ Cal State Dominquez Hills (Carson CA)

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    August 28, 2011 (grades 3-8) @ Cabrillo HS (Long Beach CA)

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    Arizona session & CS Dominguez Hills Session
    Cost: $195.00

    Cabrillo HS session
    Cost $125.00

    This camp is designed to teach players (grades 3rd-12th) the fundamental skills and philosophies needed to master the lead guard positions (point guard and combo-guard).  Lead guard positions and responsibilities will be broken down to develop individual player skills

    Lead Guards Dinos Trigonis has coached since 1996 include:

    ** Baron Davis – UCLA/Cleveland Cavaliers
    ** Brandon Jennings - Milwaukee Bucks
    ** Jrue Holiday - UCLA/Philadelphia 76'ers
    ** Darius Morris - Michigan/Los Angeles Lakers
    ** Casey Jacobsen – Stanford/Memphis Grizzlies
    ** Tito Maddox - Fresno State/Houston Rockets
    ** Kirk Snyder - Nevada/Minnesota Timberwolves
    ** Jeff Trepagnier - USC/Denver Nuggets
    ** Dijon Thompson - UCLA/Phoenix Suns
    ** Marcus Williams - UConn/Memphis Grizzlies
    ** Hassan Adams - Arizona/New Jersey Nets
    ** DeMarcus Nelson - Duke/Chicago Bulls
    ** Kyle Fogg - Arizona
    ** Julius Barnes – Stanford/French Pro League
    ** Ashanti Cook – Georgetown
    ** A.J. Diggs – Cal
    ** Errick & Derrick Craven – USC
    ** Wesley Stokes – Missouri/San Diego State
    ** Wesley Washington – Oregon State
    ** Seketoure Henry - Nebraska/Japan Pro League
    ** Matt Thomas - San Diego State
    ** Ed White – Yale
    ** Patrick Haddan - Penn
    ** Carlon Brown - Colorado
    ** Julyan Stone - UTEP
    ** Tyler Lamb - UCLA
    ** Gary Franklin - Baylor
    ** LaBradford Franklin - San Diego State
    ** Cezar Guerrero - Oklahoma State
    ** CJ Cooper - UTEP
    ** Bruce English - Loyola Marymount
    ** Eric Cooper - committed to Arizona

    All Campers Receive a FCP Lead Guard Camp T-Shirt

    Each Camp Session Will Be Limited to Only 100 Campers

    QUESTIONS or NEED MORE INFORMATION
    CALL (562) 223-0190 or e-mail:     trigonis30@aol.com

    For Dates & Locations To Register

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    		Full Court Press lead Guard Camp!8/2/2011 7:00 AM

    BATTLE OF THE CLASSES SUPER 80

     

    Friday September 30, 2011

     

    COPPER CANYON HIGH SCHOOL

    (Glendale, AZ)

     

    The Area Codes Basketball Scouting Service, Westcoasthoopsreport.com and Hoopsreport.com Super 80 Arizona Junior/ Senior Showcase will be held on Friday September 30 at Copper Canyon High School in Glendale, AZ.

     

    In connection with the JUCO Jamboree on October 1 at Phoenix College this event will feature some of the top high school boys & girls players in Arizona. Several Scouts and College Coaches in town for the JUCO Jamboree will be on hand to cover the action in this event.

     

    The event coordinators are looking for some of the top high school players for this event. Players thru 9th – 12th grades that feel they should be in this event need to contact Chad Groth at (602) 318-4731 or Pregameent@aol.com.

     

    Four Games * 80 Top Prospects

    *Battle of the Classes Showcase Exposure Event*

    Registration Fee: $30.00

     

    Event: Battle of the Classes Showcase Exposure Event for the Best Girls grades 9-12 and Boys Grades 9-12 includes the Top 80 high school prospects in Arizona.  

     

    Place: Copper Canyon High School (Glendale, AZ)

     

    Game Times: Friday September 30, 2011

    6:00PM- Future Stars (9th-10th Graders)

    7:00PM- Girls Diamond in the Rough (9th-12th grade-Best of the Best Game)

    8:00PM- 2013 Junior Showcase Game (Boys)   

    9:00PM- 2012 Senior Showcase Game (Boys)

    POWERED BY POWERADE!

    		BATTLE OF THE CLASSES SUPER 808/21/2011 11:34 PM

    Soph Showcase boasts Top Talent from all over the Southwest Isaac_Allen UdoEma who was in attendance and sent us this look at the "Creme of the Crop" from this top notch event.
     
    The 1st Annual Fullcourt Press Arizona Frosh/Soph Showcase was held on September 3-4 at Copper Canyon HS.  Top prospects from Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah were all in attendance. It was a talented event as Coach UDOEma explained: 

    "The talent pool in the classes of 2014 and 2015 are much deeper then college coaches might expect in the Southwest area." 

     Here are a look at the players that have a chance to become Division 1 caliber talents at some level in no particular order.
     
    *    Casey Benson                    6'3    Corona Del Sol (AZ)    2014 - The unofficial MVP of the event.  At
          first sight you might think he stars on a sitcom but don't let that fool you because he has the entire
          package.  There are gonna be coaches that say all of the things he might not be able to do at the next
          level but let me give all of you coaches some early insight.  He is a fierce competitor who can flat out
          pass the ball and make guys better.  He is a deadly shooter from deep that doesn't make any mistakes.
          He has great size and body for a lead guard.  Lead guard instincts with a high major jumpshot and great
          change of speed game.  Very deceptive on both ends.  His super high IQ is gonna project him as a
          high major prospect for the future.  Top 2014 guard prospect in the state of Arizona.

    *    Kodi Justice                       6'4    Mesa Dobson (AZ)    2014 - The lingering debate all camp was who
         was better between Kodi and Casey.  We got a glimpse of the head to head matchup in the Top 30
         All Star game giving Casey the edge as you can tell Casey's varsity experience really puts him ahead
         of anyone in the class in the state of Arizona.  Kodi has a big time skill package of his own as well.  He
         can knock down the long ball and also pass with the best of them.  Good athlete who really knows how
         to play on both ends.  Look for him to have a break out year in his first year on varsity in Arizona.  He
         will be a Player of the Year candidate going into his senior year.

    *    Elston Jones                       6'9    Milllenium (AZ)    2014 -   Big body post who loves to bang and
         compete on the block.  Also has the ability to step out and knock down the perimeter shot.  Played
         very well in the head to head matchup versus Arizona's other top post in the class Isaac Allen.  Right
         now that matchup in ranking could be a wash with Allen being a dominant defensive player but Jones
         definitely having the edge on the offensive end.  High major schools get ready to make trips to the
         West side of Phoenix.

    *    Rolando Rhymes                  6'0    St Mary's (AZ)    2014 - Top pure point guard prospect in Arizona
         class of 2014.  Super quick guard who can really deliver the ball where it needs to go.  Strong body that
         allows him to play physical on both ends.  Lock down defender who is a fierce competitor.  Can get any
         where he needs to go with his quickness but the development of his jumpshot will dictate what niche
         he will fall into at the D1 level.

    *    Isaac Allen  (pictured above)  6'10   Mesa (AZ)     2014 - One of the top defensive big players on the
         West coast in the class of 2014.  Still raw offensively but very athletic.  Sky is the limit for his potential.
         Great kid that has a chance to play at the highest level if he works hard.  High major just on defensive
         prowess.

    *    Zylan Cheetham                     6'6      South Mountain (AZ)      2014 - Most explosive athlete at the
         event.  Has much improved perimeter game and can also knock down the 3.  Has to be a little more
         focused as he had no answer defensively when he matched up with Casey Benson who had a triple
         double in that game.  Still might be the best athlete in the state of Arizona in the class of 2014.
         Athleticism alone will garner mid to high major interest.

    *    Bono Zekan                              6'7      Ribet Academy (CA)     2014 - Originally from Croatia.  Has
         complete European game with big body and ability to really knock down the long ball.  Can also handle
         the ball in transition.  Really deceptive and has a knack for scoring the basketball.  Should be tons of
         high major coaches in the Ribet gym this year with Bono, 6-11 Idrissa Dialla (2014) and top national

         2015 player Tyler Dorsey.

    *    Jordan Lane                               6'3     Tucson Sahuaro (AZ)    2015 - Co freshman (2015) MVP with
          point guard Darvis Fletcher.  Super active big body forward who can really run the floor and finish in
          transition.  He is all over the place on both ends and is always around the ball.  Great touch around the
          basket and great motor.

    *    Jacob Bigler                               6'0      Northridge (UT)     2014 - One of the top scorers at the event
          who just finds all kinds of ways to put the ball in the basket.  Has point guard skill set but just finds a
          way to score.  Hard to tell what position or type of player he will be at this point but safe to say he will
          have to make the transition to the point completely.  Will be an intriguing prospect if he can do that with
          his ability to knock down shots.

    *    Darvis Fletcher                             5'9      South Pointe (AZ)    2015  - Co freshman (2015) MVP who
         can run a team and also really shoot the jumper.  One of the best mid range players in the event.  Pass
          first point guard who can really knock down shots and slash to the basket if needed.

    *    Adonis Saltes                              6'1       Farmington (NM)     2014 - One of the top scorers at the
         event and one of the top 2014 players in the state of New Mexico.  Volume scorer who gets buckets from
         all over the place.  Point guard skills but right now more of a combo guard.  Can really stroke the 3 ball
         and is not afraid to go in the paint and battle with the bigs.

    *    Marquis Jones-Farrar                   6'3       Clearfield (UT)       2014    - Wide body forward who can
         handle the ball and knows how to use his huge body to bully opponents.  He also has a unique finesse
         part to his game off the dribble where he is an excellent passer facing the basket and with his back to
         the basket.  If he grows the Big Baby and Joe Burton comparisons will begin.

    *    Jose Busamonte                            6'5       Peoria (AZ)            2014 - Super tough forward who can
          really stretch the defense with his ability to shoot the 3.  Got hit above the eye and had to get stitches.
          Came right back after the hospital and played in the next game.  Solid offensive tools for one of the
          bigger young players in the class.

    *    Roberto Reyes                                 6'3       Gilbert Christian (AZ)    2014 - One of the most athletic
         players in the event with Zylan Cheetham and Isaac Allen.  Do it all wing forward who can do a little bit
         of everything.  Did the best job defensively in camp against Casey Benson who was virtually unstoppable
         on both ends.  Wasn't able to participate in the Top 30 game as he sustained a head injury in a game
         earlier in the afternoon.

    Look for more Pangos/Fullcourt Press All-Frosh/Soph Camp coverage this fall as we plan on being in attendance in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Chicago to see some of the nation's top prospects in the 2014 & 2015 classes.

     

    		Soph Showcase boasts Top Talent from all over the 9/7/2011 10:06 PM
    JohnAzzinaroJunior Guard John Azzinaro is picking up major interest. After John Azzinaro’s unofficial visit to Oregon State University his recruitment is going sky high. During several games played with intermixed players of Oregon State John Azzinaro took his game to another level. John Azzinaro is about assmooth as they come on the court he has great handles, quickness and his ability to shoot the rock. I am talking about John Azzinaro (Jazz) for short a 5’11 sophomore point guard who scouts raved about this weekend. He was a true floor general stated Jeff Meadows from Arizona Hoops report leading the Arizona Dream in several key wins advancing his team to the sweet 16 and competing for the eight spot of the high profile Elite Eight tournament this weekend. As we all know there are also a lot of guards in Arizona but there are not a lot of true point guards. Having the opportunity to work with a lot of successful point guards I find his abilities to be as a cross between the hard to guard Jahii Carson headed to the Arizona State University and fundamental sound Ryan Holmes who just finished playing at the University of Pepperdine. Jazz this true point guard who recently transferred from Brennan High School in Texas and is currently attending Desert Vista high school in Phoenix Arizona. Jazz is a hard nose player who leaves in on the floor and has a refuse to lose attitude. Talking to his father John senior who stated that is son is maintain 4.0 GPA and he constantly works on both academics and his game every night and if he is not practicing with his club team the Arizona Dream team he is finding gym to workout in. This summer John did a few good things he has been bulking up which now add physicality to his game. John has also lit it up in California and Vegas during the NCAA viewing period with the Arizona Dream Team. John averaged 22 ppg hitting a record high of 7 three pointers in one game. He is now hearing from UTSA, Bucknell University, Rice, Arizona, Oregon State, Pepperdine and UTR, University of Irvine.
    		Junior Guard John Azzinaro is picking up major interest9/28/2011 8:24 PM

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    Urgent notice from the Director of The Desert Duel Charity Basketball Tournament

    We regret to inform you that the Desert Duel Charity Basketball Tournament will no longer take place, due to significant changes in the NCAA rules for the recruiting period.  The NCAA rule changes would make it very difficult to present the quality event that everyone has come to expect over the past four years of our tournament.

     

    The Desert Duel Charity Basketball Tournament was founded and operated by Tom Crawford's Leadership Children's Foundation, a 501(c) 3 organization and all proceeds from the event went to the help children in need.  We truly appreciate all the great teams that have participated in our event, all the college coaches that have attended, and our generous sponsors that made it all possible. 

     

    Please be advised that, going forward, any events presented with a similar name are in no way affiliated with our organization or the previous Desert Duel tournaments.  We are not involved with any other basketball tournaments, in particular those on the East Coast, and we are no longer associated with the Big Shots organization or Jeff Schneider.  Also, we have not given license or permission to use the Desert Duel name, and thus we reserve all copyrights.

     

    We hope you have enjoyed attending our Desert Duel tournaments in the past as much as we enjoyed presenting them.  It has been a pleasure working with you.

     

    Best regards,

    Tammy Crawford

    Director and Co-Founder

     

    		The Desert Duel Charity 12/4/2011 5:21 PM

    Houston Thanksgiving Jamboree Preview

    D1 Nation put together a strong field in this holiday tip-off tournament

    by Chad Groth November 24, 2011 1:29am ET
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    HOUSTON, TX — 
    The inaugural D1 Nation Houston Thanksgiving Jamboree gets underway this Friday at Houston's St. Thomas High School, featuring several signed 2012 prospects and a talented crop of 2013 players. 
     

    Schedule:

     
    Friday, November 24, 2011
     
    4:30 p.m. Sharpstown vs. Houston Furr
    6:00 p.m. Houston Episcopal vs. Madison Prep (LA)
    7:30 p.m. Houston St. Thomas vs. Brazosport
     
    Saturday, November 25, 2011

    3:00 p.m. New Iberia (LA) vs. Houston Episcopal
    4:30 p.m. Bryan vs. Fort Bend Elkins
    6:00 p.m. Houston Westside vs. Madison Prep (LA)
    7:30 p.m. Houston Bellaire vs. Houston St. Thomas 
     
    (All games will be played @ St. Thomas High School, 4500 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77007)

    Top Prospects:

      
    J-Mychal Reese (Bryan), 2012, 6'2", PG: The smooth southpaw signed with Texas A & M. Reese knows how to run a team and can score in bunches if needed. His unstoppable signature move is a tear drop floater in the lane. 
     
    Christian Sanders (Houston St. Thomas), 2012, 6'3", G: Sanders has combo-guard skills but make no mistake about it, his forte is shooting the ball. The Stanford-signee has limitless range from downtown.
     
    Jeremy King (Houston St. Thomas), 2012, 6'9", PF: Long and lean, King is a prolific shot blocker. He's developing a nice inside game offensively, but he hangs his hat on defense. King has reeled in offers from San Francisco, UC-Riverside, Oral Roberts and North Carolina-Greenboro.
     
    Chase Brogna (Houston St, Thomas), 2012, 6'0", G: Brogna is a crafty guard, who can play both backcourt spots. He knows how to spread the ball around and is deadly on the perimeter with his catch and shoot game. A stellar student, Brogna can be a nice catch in the spring signing period.
     
    Branford Jones (Fort Bend Elkins), 2012, 6'2", G: Jones has signed with Long Beach State. He's a team-oriented player, but has the ability to fill it up. 
     
    Chance Allen (Fort Bend Elkins), 2012, 6'4", PG: Allen is a great distributor and rebounder. This hard-nosed team leader has Division I football offers to go along with his hoops interest from Southeastern Louisiana and Louisiana Tech.
     
    Javonta Johnson (New Iberia), 2012, 6'2", G:  Johnson's a solid combo guard who can really light it up all over the court. His quarterback skills translate into great decision making on the hardwood. 
     
    Jarrell Martin (Baton Rouge Madison Prep (Louisiana), 2013, 6'9", F: A long, super athletic wing is a high-major prospect with freakish athleticism and a fluid game. He's secured offers from Oklahoma, New Mexico, Michigan, L.S.U., Arizona, Marquette, Texas and Texas A & M.  
     
    D. J. Griggs (Brazosport), 2013, 6'0", PG: Griggs has the complete package and can drain it from long range, and get to the cup. The cat-quick floor leader doesn't mind getting dirty on defense. Griggs currently has offers from South Alabama, South Florida, Tulane, SMU and UTEP.
     
    Jaleen Smith (Brazosport), 2013, 6'3", G: The Brazosport guard can score and is a diamond in the rough. At this time, Smith carries offers from Weber State and the University of Montana.
     
    Khory Ross (Brazosport), 2013, 6'5", F: A top-50 wing in Houston, Ross has great hands and has drawn interest from the likes of Weber State and University of Montana.      
     
    Chris Johnson (Bryan), 2013, 6'4", F: Johnson, a big-time football recruit, is just getting into basketball mode. He's a tenacious rebounder who can also hit the perimeter shot.
     
    Brandon Williams (Houston Episcopal), 2013, 6'8", F: Williams is a fluid, bouncy and athletic forward that can develop into a high major prospect in time. Williams can really block shots to go along with his size and athleticism.
     
    Robert Hatter (Houston Westside), 2013, 6'0", G: Hatter is a smooth lefty point guard prospect, who can get in the lane and finish. He can score and is a very strong student in the classroom with a 4.2 grade point average. Hatter's seen interest from Cornell, Lehigh, Rice, Texas Corpus Christi and Oregon State.  
     
    Dylan Jones (Houston Bellaire), 2013, 6'7", PF: A Pepperdine-commit, Jones is active on the boards and has a face-up game out to 15 feet. 
      
    Kendell Ramlal (Houston Bellaire), 2013, 6'7", F: Long and wiry forward with major upside, Ramial's one to watch this weekend.  
     
    DeMarkus Cormier (Houston Furr), 2013, 6'2", G: Cormier has good size for a guard and will get some good looks this year. He's already receiving interest from Texas State, Wichita State, North Texas and Sam Houston State. 

    Bobby Reeves (Houston Furr), 2013, 6'6", F:  Reeves is a late-bloomer prospect that has already taken the likes of Texas State, Pepperdine and UT Arlington.
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