The stage is set. Here is the rosters and important information.North Team
Coach : Rob Engemann (Reebok Grassroots)
1. Jason Boswell (Bronx, NY)
2. Ramone Gibbons (Boston, MA)
3. Jaren Sina (Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
4. Jordan Washington (Queens, NY)
5. Kavon Stewart (Paterson, NJ)
6. Jordan Forehand (Bridgewater, NJ)
7. Joshua Marquez (Woodland, NJ)
8. Dwayne Foreman (Spring Valley, NY)
9. Reggie Cameron (Hackensack, NY)
10. John Severe (Brooklyn, NY)
11. Kody Jenkins (Hackensack, NJ)
12. Will Joyce (Newark, NJ)
South Team
Coach : Mike Farrelly (Director of Hoop Group Elite Camp)
1. Jaquan Johnson (Chester, PA)
2. Amar Stukes (Germantown, PA)
3. Conrad Chambers (Chester, PA)
4. Howard Sellers (Coatesville, PA)
5. Britton Lee (Philadelphia, PA)
6. Shafeek Taylor (Philadelphia, PA)
7. Rondee Jefferson (Chester, PA)
8. John Davis (Philadelphia, PA)
9. Aaron McGlawn (Philadelphia, PA)
10. Darius Robinson (Chester, PA)
11. Austin Colbert (Chesapeake, VA)
12. Semaj Reed (Philadelphia, PA)Date: August 15th, 2009Place: Life Center Academy 2045 Columbus RoadBurlington, NJ 08016Time: 6:00 PMAdmission: $8.00 (Adults)
$5.00 (Kids)
Semaj Reed made his spotlight debut at the Atlantic City Showcase. The big fella suited up with the Philly Peacemakers and had instant success. His play in the middle helped them take home the title. Reed returned for the MDC and spearheaded a Peacemaker charge all the way to the finals before losing to Long Island Lightning. His inside presence earned him a trip to the Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic.
Next season Reed will be taking his game to the Haverford School in Pennsylvania. You can check out Reed and the rest of his teammates from the South tomorrow at Life Center Academy. Tip Off is 6:00 PM.
The Philly Peacemakers were in the need of a true floor general and Aaron McGlawn was looking for the right squad to run with. He joined the Peacemakers in the middle of the season and was very instrumental in their success including winning the Mid Atlantic AAU title. Aaron has a quick handle and gets to the basket against anyone. His play earned an invite into to the Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic Powered By Converse.
Aaron is headed to Academy Of New Church next season and might see some varsity action. Tomorrow he will be suiting up for the South squad as they battle the boys from the North at Life Center Academy at 6:00 PM. Be sure to come and check out the action.
The stage is set. Here is the roster and important information.North Team
Coach : Rob Engemann (Reebok Grassroots)
1. Jason Boswell (Bronx, NY)
2. Ramone Gibbons (Boston, MA)
3. Jaren Sina (Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
4. Jordan Washington (Queens, NY)
5. Kavon Stewart (Paterson, NJ)
6. Jordan Forehand (Bridgewater, NJ)
7. Joshua Marquez (Woodland, NJ)
8. Dwayne Foreman (Spring Valley, NY)
9. Reggie Cameron (Hackensack, NY)
10. John Severe (Brooklyn, NY)
11. Kody Jenkins (Hackensack, NJ)
12. Will Joyce (Newark, NJ)
South Team
Coach : Mike Farrelly (Director of Hoop Group Elite Camp)
1. Jaquan Johnson (Chester, PA)
2. Amar Stukes (Germantown, PA)
3. Conrad Chambers (Chester, PA)
4. Howard Sellers (Coatesville, PA)
5. Britton Lee (Philadelphia, PA)
6. Shafeek Taylor (Philadelphia, PA)
7. Rondee Jefferson (Chester, PA)
8. John Davis (Philadelphia, PA)
9. Aaron McGlawn (Philadelphia, PA)
10. Darius Robinson (Chester, PA)
11. Austin Colbert (Chesapeake, VA)
12. Semaj Reed (Philadelphia, PA)Date: August 15th, 2009Place: Life Center Academy 2045 Columbus RoadBurlington, NJ 08016Time: 6:00 PMAdmission: $8.00 (Adults)
$5.00 (Kids)
Kody Jenkins is one of the best scorers in the region. This ability was on full display at the NJ Adidas Jr. Phenom Camp and Elite 80 Expo. Jenkins’s ball handling, deep range and knack for scoring made him one of the top prospects in the region. During the AAU season he ran with the NYC Gauchos. He ended the season with an impressive showing at the Adidas 150 Camp in California where he finished ranked #28 in his class. His play earned him a spot in the Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic.
The game kicks off Saturday at 6:00 pm at Life Center Academy in Burlington, NJ. Be sure to check out the action and the Basketball Spotlight Awards Ceremony at halftime.
Every good team needs a player that does just about everything. Joshua Marquez plays that role for the Playaz. The lefty plays with tremendous passion and lives it all on the floor. Marquez put in work during the Elite 80 Expo before hitting the road with PBC. During the season he impressed me during the Blow Up tourney by taking home the MVP honors while leading his team to the title. Joshua’s work got him an invite to the Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic Powered By Converse.
Marquez will join his Playaz teammates on the North Squad as they battle the boys from the South region. Joshua will be taking his game to Depaul high school next season but will grace us with his presence before heading off.
Hello basketball world!
It's your boy Jordan.
I finished up my time in Orlando. Lot of fun...great experience. It is always fun playing with great players. It gives you a chance to see where you are on a basketball level. It also gives you a chance to test your skills against the best and let's you know if or what you need to work on.
While in Orlando, we took a tour of the Orlando Magic Arena. We actually got a chance to enter the Magic locker room and sit at the players lockers. That was cool!
We also went into the visitor’s locker room. I sat at a locker that had a sticker with the #24 on it. The last team in that locker room was the Los Angeles Lakers and #24 is Kobe! My favorite player! I can't even explain how cool that was.
I also did indoor sky diving. These giant fans actually lift you up in the air to give you the feeling of skydiving. That was fun.
Now that I am back home, I have started attending my writing class. It is 3-4 days a week. I can't believe that the summer is coming to an end which means back to school.
Also, this Saturday is the Basketball Spotlight All-Star game at the Life Center Academy. The game begins at 6:00 pm. I will be playing on the North team. I can't wait to get there and play.
Hope to see you there.
J4-Out
11-17-94
Perry Dozier Jr. finished his basketball season by dominating two national camps. His first stop was the Jr. All American Camp in Florida where he finished as the #1 player in his class while also cashing in on a 50 point performance. He then flew across the country for the Adidas Jr. Phenom Camp where he once again took home top player honors and earned big time pub from Clark Francis of Hoop Scoop. Francis stated “Dozier simply reinforced the fact that he is the best player nationally in his class with his incredible skills, athleticism, silky smooth demeanor, and ability to play any position on the basketball court. He also has a great bloodline, as is father (Perry Dozier) and uncle (Terry Dozier) both played for the University of South Carolina in the 1980's. However, right now Dozier's game is a lot more like that of Kobe Bryant due to his great ball handling and passing skills, ability to light up a scoreboard, incredible feel for the game and innate understanding of when to get his own points and when to make his teammates better” he finished. Wow that’s a big statement!
Will Joyce suited up for several AAU Teams throughout the season but he really stood out at the NJ Regional Adidas Jr. Phenom Camp. There Joyce showed his versatility and proved to be one of the top forwards in the building. The lefty has good size and his wing span makes him a real interesting prospect. Joyce will be taking his game to powerhouse St. Patrick’s next year to play for Kevin Boyle. Before Will reaches St. Pats he will be playing in the Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic Powered By Converse on Saturday night.
Joyce will be suiting up with the high powered North squad has the tangle with the South. Life Center Academy will be rocking so make sure you have a sit for all the action. The game will tip off at 6:00 PM. Also please remember that the Basketball Spotlight Awards Ceremony will be held at halftime of this event.
John Davis was one of the most improved players in the region. The southpaw came in this season with a built up body and some polished moves on the blocks. He was a key clog in the Philly Peacemakers dominance which included the Atlantic City Showcase and Mid Atlantic AAU Regional titles. John’s play has earned him a spot in the Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic.
Davis will be suiting up with the South squad as they battle the boys from up North this weekend at Life Center Academy in Burlington, NJ. Be sure to check out the action and watch these prospects perform one last time before heading to high school. The action will kick off at 6:00 pm.
Will Lightning Strike As Team Of The Year?The Basketball Spotlight Awards Ceremony will take place at halftime of the All Star Classic. There will be a number of awards given out that night we decided to release the finalists for each age group. Players and coaches that are finalist should be very proud of themselves and their teammates. Here’s a breakdown of the 14U finalist and possible winners.
14U 2009 Team Of The Year Finalist
1. Team Nelson
2. Playaz Basketball Club
3. Long Island Lightning
4. Philly Peacemakers
14U 2009 Player Of The Year Finalist
1. Conrad Chambers (Team Nelson)
2. John Severe (Long Island Lightning)
3. Shafeek Taylor (Peacemakers)
4. Ramone Gibbons (Boston Saintz)
5. Jordan Forehand (NJ Shore Shots)
14U 2009 Coach Of The Year Finalist
1. Sabree Mathis (Peacemakers)
2. Hassan Muhammad (Team Nelson)
3. Shandue McNeil (Long Island Lightning)
4. Craig “Kat” Keyes (NY Panthers)There will also be a Sportsmanship Award given to one 14U player.
Will The Triple Crown Be Enough For Team Nelson?
The Basketball Spotlight Awards Ceremony will take place at halftime of the All Star Classic. There will be a number of awards given out that night we decided to release the finalists for each age group. Players and coaches that are finalist should be very proud of themselves and their teammates. Here’s a breakdown of the 13U finalist and possible winners.
13U 2009 Team Of The Year Finalist
1. Team Nelson
2. Youth Interlock
3. Gauchos
4. Juice All Stars
5. Team Scan
6. Team NJ ABC
13U 2009 Player Of The Year Finalist
1. Kyle Coleman (Team Nelson)
2. Shepard Garner (Youth Interlock)
3. Isiah Whitehead (Juice All Stars)
4. Adeyinka Adams (Team Scan)
5. Kaison Randolph (Team NJ ABC)
6. Mike Silverthorn (KSK)
13U 2009 Coach Of The Year Finalist
1. Terrence Munch Williams (Team Scan)
2. Malik Walker (Team Nelson)
3. Khaliq Lewis EL (Team NJ ABC)
4. Shepard Garner Sr. (Youth Interlock)There will also be a Sportsmanship Award given to one 13U player.
The City Are In The Running For Team Of The Year!
The Basketball Spotlight Awards Ceremony will take place at halftime of the All Star Classic. There will be a number of awards given out that night we decided to release the finalists for each age group. Players and coaches that are finalist should be very proud of themselves and their teammates. Here’s a breakdown of the 12U finalist and possible winners.
12U 2009 Team Of The Year Finalist
1. The City
2. Team Final
3. Gauchos
4. King Street Kings
5. Team Takeover
12U 2009 Player Of The Year Finalist
1. Mike Williams (The City)
2. Trevaughn Wilkerson (Team Final)
3. Malik Ellison (Team Final)
4. Davonte Green (Gauchos)
5. Bryant Crawford (Team Takeover)
12U 2009 Coach Of The Year
1. Pervis Ellison (Team Final)
2. Science Mapp (Gauchos)
3. Dennis Mayes (Linden Ballers)
4. Antoinette Bennett (Philly Aztecs)
5. Arjay Perovic (The City)
There will also be a Sportsmanship Award given to one 12U player.
Will Team Battle Get Team Of The Year?
The Basketball Spotlight Awards Ceremony will take place at halftime of the All Star Classic. There will be a number of awards given out that night we decided to release the finalists for each age group. Players and coaches that are finalist should be very proud of themselves and their teammates. Here’s a breakdown of the 11U finalist and possible winners.
11U 2009 Team Of The Year Finalist
1. Team Battle
2. F.A.C.E.S.
3. DC Assault
4. NYC Gauchos
5. New Heights NYC
11U 2009 Player Of The Year
1. Rakym Felder (New Heights NYC)
2. Tyus Battle (Team Battle)
3. Sa’eed Nelson (F.A.C.E.S.)
4. Anthony Mr. Cowan (DC Assault)
5. Brandon Randolph (Gauchos)
6. Shamorie Pond (Gauchos)
11U 2009 Coach Of The Year
1. Rob Cole (F.A.C.E.S.)
2. Gary Battle (Team Battle)
3. Anthony Cowan (DC Assault)
4. Greg Tejadi (New Heights NYC)
There will also be a Sportsmanship Award given to one 11U Player.
The Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic Powered By Converse list is here. I would first like to congratulate all the players that have been selected because you truly earned it. Compiling this list was a very hard job and we did the best we could to be fair. Here are the 24 players selected for the Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic Powered By Converse. The action will kick off at 6:00 PM (Players Report At 5:00 Sharp).
North Team
1. Jason Boswell (Bronx, NY)
2. Ramone Gibbons (Boston, MA)
3. Jaren Sina (Lake Hopatcong, NJ)
4. Jordan Washington (Queens, NY)
5. Kavon Stewart (Paterson, NJ)
6. Jordan Forehand (Bridgewater, NJ)
7. Joshua Marquez (Woodland, NJ)
8. Dwayne Foreman (Spring Valley, NY)
9. Reggie Cameron (Hackensack, NY)
10. John Severe (Brooklyn, NY)
11. Kody Jenkins (Hackensack, NJ)
12. Will Joyce (Newark, NJ)
South Team
1. Jaquan Johnson (Chester, PA)
2. Amar Stukes (Germantown, PA)
3. Conrad Chambers (Chester, PA)
4. Howard Sellers (Coatesville, PA)
5. Britton Lee (Philadelphia, PA)
6. Shafeek Taylor (Philadelphia, PA)
7. Rondee Jefferson (Chester, PA)
8. John Davis (Philadelphia, PA)
9. Aaron McGlawn (Philadelphia, PA)
10. Darius Robinson (Chester, PA)
11. Austin Colbert (Chesapeake, VA)
12. Semaj Reed (Philadelphia, PA)Date: August 15th, 2009Place: Life Center Academy 2045 Columbus RoadBurlington, NJ 08016Time: 6:00 PM
Peacemakers Finish 13th In The Country!The 14U AAU Nationals have concluded in Orlando, Florida and the Philly Peacemakers made a strong run. They advanced to the Elite 8 before suffering their first loss. “The Bullies” ended the tournament ranked #13 in the country. Congrats the Coach Sabree, his team and entire staff for all their hard work throughout the season. Will this secure them Team Of The Year? We will see August 15th.
Rondee Jefferson is regarded by many scouts as one of the versatile players in the country. He showed this versatility during the Elite 80 Expo and all the Basketball Spotlight tournaments running with Team Nelson. He has the size of a legit wing and is known for his lockdown defense. Jefferson is currently ranked in the top 25th nationally on a few sites and is projected as a top prospect. His play has earned him a spot in the Basketball Spotlight All Star Classic Powered by Converse.
Jefferson will be suiting up for the South squad as they take on the North boys on August 15th at Life Center Academy. Tip off will be 6:00 PM don’t miss the action. It should be a real dandy. Also remember the Basketball Spotlight Awards Ceremony at halftime of this event. We will be giving awards for the Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and Team of the Year for each age group.
Hello Basketball World. It's your boy Jordan, wrapping up a wild 2+ weeks of basketball.
When I last left off, I was in Las Vegas with my dad's team, the Greenburgh Kings. We lost our last game by 2 points to a team from Utah. We had them beat, but did not execute in the last three minutes. I liked Las Vegas a lot, but I did not like the heat.
Shout outs to my GBK mates: Darren, Karim, Nnamdi, Kevin, Jimbo, Austin, Alex S, Ben S, Alex P and Nick.
Right now, I am in Orlando at the 14U Nationals with my New Jersey Shoreshots team. We went 1-3 overall. Two of the teams we should have beaten, losing to one by 2 points and the other by 6. All in all, it was a lot of fun. A team from San Diego (Dream Vision) and a team from Houston (Houston Defenders) are two of the best that I have seen down here.
We attended a mandatory academic seminar while out here. The speaker was William Anderson. He spoke to us about how important it was to have good social character, being a good student, staying away from drugs and alcohol(and people who use them) and being dedicated to our sport. It was very interesting.
Shout out to my Shoreshot mates: Jimbo, Rob K, Garret, Cheddy, Mike, Brandon, Andrew, Rob L and Nate. Thanks also go out to Coach Yonah and Coach Matt for their guidance during 14U Nationals.
After 10 days in Las Vegas and 7 in Orlando, I am looking forward to coming home. I'll have a few days to rest up before playing in Mike Melton's All Star Classic on August 15th. I am really looking forward to that. It will be a great way to end the AAU season.
J4-Out!
Jackson Was The Talk Of This Class!
The Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp has now concluded and it was loaded with talent. We decided to give our Top 10 rankings for each class. Here’s our Class of 2015 rankings.
Class 2015 Top 10 (Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp)
1. Justin Jackson 6’5 Forward (Toronto, Canada)
2. Cheyenne Nettleton 5’6 Guard (Queens, NY)
3. Samir Taylor 5’6 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)
4. Kamar McKnight 6’2 Guard (Toronto, Canada)
5. Kevin Crutchfield 5’5 Guard (Coatesville, PA)
6. Jordan Holness 5’5 Guard (Toronto, Canada)
7. Deonte Hall 5’0 Guard (Toronto, Canada)
8. Stevie Jordan 5’1 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)
9. Mike Joloaso 4’11 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)
10. Billy Clark 5’0 Guard (Brooklyn, NY)
Austin Finished #1
The Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp has now concluded and it was loaded with talent. We decided to give our Top 10 rankings for each class. Here’s our Class of 2014 rankings.
Class 2014 Top 10 (Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp)
1. Brandon Austin 6’4 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)
2. Rashann London 6’1 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)
3. Austin Hawkins 5’10 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)
4. Nassir Barrino 5’9 Guard (Newark, NJ)
5. Wade Baldwin 5’10 Guard (Montgomery, NJ)
6. Nazier Chew 5’7 Guard (Trenton, NJ)
7. Trevon White 5’7 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)
8. Tarin Smith 5’6 Guard (Ocean, NJ)
9. Tyler Kohl 5’11 Forward (Easton, PA)
10. Tyrell Thomas 5’7 Guard (Hyattsville, MD)
Reggie Cameron Was Our Pick As #1 Prospect.The Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp has now concluded and it was loaded with talent. We decided to give our Top 10 rankings for each class. Here’s our Class of 2013 rankings.
Class 2013 Top 10 (Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp)
1. Reggie Cameron 6’5 Forward (Hackensack, NJ)
2. Shamiek Sheppard 6’2 Forward (Brooklyn, NY)
3. Mike Young 6’7 Forward (Pittsburgh, PA)
4. Rasheed Jordan 5’11 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)
5. Geno Thorpe 6’3 Guard (Pittsburgh, PA)
6. Kavon Stewart 5’11 Guard (Paterson, NJ)
7. Terrence Samuel 6’2 Guard (Brooklyn, NY)
8. Carlton Carter 5’7 Guard (Stafford, MD)
9. Josh Blagrove 6’4 Forward (Brooklyn, NY)
10. Sterlin Johnson 6’1 Forward (Wilmington, DE)
Kohl Was A Force Inside!
The final day of the camp rolled around and we decided to show our love to the NCAA division. These youngsters got it going heavy today especially during the championship game. Here’s a breakdown of what we saw.
Top Performers
Tyler Kohl 5'11 Forward (Easton, PA)- Kohl team came up on the short end of the stick in the finals but this kid did everything except sale hot dogs. He punished defenders on the blocks with smooth post moves and a feathery touch. He knows his way around the floor and really impressed me with his passing ability. He does need to work on his sportsmanship a little but that should come with age.
Samir Taylor 5’4 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)- Taylor finished his day off good. His wiry frame and ability to maneuver through defenders allows him to get quick buckets in the half court setting. He also showed good judgment when decided to pull up over potential shot blockers.
Kevin Crutchfield 5’5 Guard (Coatesville, PA)- I like some of the skills this lefty displayed. He was on a guard dominated squad but when he got the chance to create he cashed in. He has good body control and the ability to score the rock.
Alex Dankl 6’0 Forward (Cinnaminson, NJ)- Alex battled Powell tough in the finals. His length helped him get a few buckets off and grad some boards. Right now his lack of strength didn’t allow him to dominate but he does seem to have a better upside for the inside position. 
Jordan Holness 5’5 Guard (Toronto, Canada)- Jordan showed some skills in the finals. I like how he creates space with an array of dribbling moves and ended it off with a wet jumper. He has the type of handle that allows him to get into the lane at will. Expect a lot more from him in the future.
Deonte Hall 5’0 Guard (Toronto, Canada)- Speaking of getting into the lane this kid was one of the best at that. He was a blur with the rock and has the heart of a lion. He constantly beat defenders and even played good on the ball defense.
Tyrell Thomas 5’7 Guard (Hyattsville, MD)- Thomas has to be one of the most polished guards in this age group. He has that extra gear that helped him stand out in this bracket. Thomas can definitely score but I also saw him find teammates in transition.
Billy Clark 5’0 Guard (Brooklyn, NY)- Clark showed some flashes of a good playmaker. He created some space for his high arching outside shot and got to the cup a few times. On a few occasions he had the defender beat with his first move but his over dribbling gave them a chance to retreat.
Deante Cole 5’0 Guard (Ewing, NJ)- Cole ended his camp off in his usual fashion. He set up teammates and only took shots when necessary. He looked very good in the open floor nailing running teammates with no look passes.
Mike Jolaoso 4’11 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)- The hard nose guard got into the lane and created opportunities. I also like the way he turned ball handlers on defense and made them turn it over or get rid of the rock. 
Jimmy Pazini 4’11 Guard (Spring Lake, NJ)- Jimmy got things going late in his game with a nice outside stroke and a few confident finishes near the cup. He didn’t back down at all from the comp.
Jackson Brought His "A" Game Today!
Day 2 of the Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp gave us a chance to check out some new prospects and watch some familiar faces dominate the session. Today we decided to break our reports into two parts; a NBA division and NCAA division. Here’s the NBA report.
NBA Division Top Performers
Justin Jackson 6’5 Forward (Toronto, Canada)- Jackson moved up to the NBA division and delivered instantly. The lanky forward excelled on the wing by using his length and ball handling to get by defenders. His match up with Brandon Austin was a joy to watch as the rising 7th Grader gave Austin all he could handle. Jackson hasn’t even tapped into his potential. Remember this name!
Brandon Austin 6’4 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)- You have to love when this guy is running the show. He has a natural point guard feel and sometimes can be a little too unselfish. Austin got it going after Jackson woke him up and stayed in attack mode for the rest of the afternoon. His crossover is lethal because his length makes the defender bite on his first move.
Joshua Blagrove 6’5 Forward (Brooklyn, NY)- The rugged space eater has decent touch around the basket but enjoys banging bodies on the blocks. His post moves are developing and we will be keeping our eye on him.
Mike Young 6’7 Forward (Pittsburgh, PA)- Young is the tallest player in the camp and I expected him to be a post player. On defense he does a good job on the blocks but on the other end he prefers the face the cup. I like how he pushes the rock with confidence and his ability to play over the rim.
Carlton Carter 5’7 Guard (Stafford, MD)- Carter gave a good showing by showing some point guard and scoring skills. He beat defenders down the floor and stopped at the foul line for his pull up. On defense he stayed low to the ground and harassed ball handlers.
Geno Thorpe 6’3 Guard (Pittsburgh, PA)- Geno attacks from the wing and finishes with authority. He excels in transitions and looks very good when slashing to the hole. I like his upside because he has a strong but lanky frame.
Tarin Smith 5’5 Guard (Ocean, NJ)- Smith looked very smooth in his afternoon game. He was able to draw contact and convert at the basket. He also knew when to hit teammates and when to become a little selfish.
Samir Taylor Got Busy TodayDay 2 of the Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp gave us a chance to check out some new prospects and watch some familiar faces dominate the session. Today we decided to break our reports into two parts; a NBA division and NCAA division. Here’s the NCAA report.
Top Performers
Samir Taylor 5’6 Guard (Philadelphia, PA)- Taylor was excellent today. He played the passing lanes on defense and scored a variety of ways on offense. He split the defense with his quick dribble and exploded past shot blockers for buckets. He was clicking on all cylinders.
Austin Uhl 5’11 Forward (Allentown, PA)- Uhl plays a Bill Laimbeer type style on the blocks. He hits the boards well and clogs the lane while blocking shots. Austin is also capable of making a bucket close to the tin.
Isiah Jones 5’4 Guard (Brooklyn, NY)- Jones is extremely quick and uses a swift crossover dribble to leave defenders behind. He has a scoring knack but also can deliver a nice pass to striding teammates.
Deonte Hall 5’2 Guard (Toronto, Canada)- Hall can get into the lane whenever he wants because of his quickness but sometimes he over penetrates. Deonte must learn how to pick his spots and when to drop a dime off to a post player under the basket.
Deante Cole 5’0 Guard (Ewing, NJ)- Cole operated very smooth when I saw him this morning. He hit cutting teammates and didn’t turn the ball over much.
Tysean Powell 5’10 Forward (Aurora, OH)- Powell dominated on the glass but also showed that he could push the rock and make plays. He’s a multidimensional forward.
