Isaiah Whitehead scored 22 points and Naim Thomas chipped in 18 markers as the North Team defeated the South Team 111-91 to win the Basketball Spotlight J.E.M. All Star Classic. Shep Garner finished with 24 points in the South Team in the loss.
MVP
Austin Tilghman Guard (Wilmington, DE)- Tilghman was the most efficient offensive player in the game. I got a chance to see a lot more of his game in terms quickness and cleaver moves. He zipped past defenders and weaved his way to the tin. I also like how he played defense and even showing his leaping ability on a big block.
Sportsmanship Award
Jared Wilson Frame Guard (Windsor, CT)- Frame got busy last evening with some thunderous moves and supreme leaping ability. I love the range on his jump shot and the quickness he shows when attacking the goal. On one play he went down the lane a tried to flush over a few defenders before getting fouled. He’s the top 2014 player from Connecticut and one of the top in the region.
On August 28th Basketball Spotlight and Agame Apparel will be presenting the J.E.M. All Star Classic at St. Benedicts Prep. This event will bring together the top rising 9th Graders in the region. The rosters for this event are listed below. Basketball Spotlight will like to congratulate all the players selected to this event.
Players Report: 4:30 PM Game Time: 5:30 PM Address: 520 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Newark, NJ 07102 Directions Admissions: $7 Adults $5 Kids (Non Players) North Team 1. Isaiah Whitehead (Brooklyn, NY) 2. Chance Ellis (Queens, NY) 3. Mike Silverthorn (Hackettstown, NJ) 4. Shavar Newkirk (Harlem, NY) 5. Naim Thomas (Poughkeepsie, NY) 6. Anthony Williams (Brooklyn, NY) 7. Jake Dadika (Milltown, NJ) 8. Thomas Holley (Queens, NY) 9. Khadeem Carrington (Brooklyn, NY) 10. Deuby Saint Hillare (Brooklyn, NY) 11. Kevin Seymour (Bronx, NY) 12. Jared Wilson Frame (Windsor, CT)
South Team 1. Sheppard Garner (Chester, PA) 2. Nazier Chew (Trenton, NJ) 3. Tyler Kohl (Easton, PA) 4. Kyle Coleman (Wilmington, DE) 5. Austin Tilghman (Wilmington, DE) 6. Shaquan Worthy (Trenton, NJ) 7. Rashaan London (Philadelphia, PA) 8. Terrell Sturdivant (Chester, PA) 9. Mahir Johnson (Christiana, DE) 10. Isaiah Washington (Williamsport, PA) 11. Christian Irons (Glenolden, PA) 12. Anthony Mosley (Dover, DE)
Things got real interesting at the Super Showcase when Delaware point guard Marcus Floyd arrived. He joined the Suns team in the second half of their game versus the Hornets. The exciting point guard went right to work and made his presence felt early. After leading the Philly Aztecs to the Final Four and dominating the showcase he’s making a strong case as the top point guard for the Class of 2015 going into the new season.
Showcase Report: Watts is very young in terms of the basketball game. He’s a fluid athlete that has decent range but must really work on his strength and skill set. He has a long road ahead of him but with hard work he could become a good player.
Showcase Report: Torres has some ability in terms of playing the point guard position. But I think he needs to be more assertive at times. He looks like he will have good size and ball handling skills. He also moon lights as a quarterback on the pop warner level.
Hometown: Williamsport, Pennsylvania (Home of the Little League World Series)
Position: Point Guard
Breakdown: Many people know Williamsport, PA as the home of the Little League World Series but apparently they have a basketball stud about to enter high school. Meet Isaiah Washington a 6’3 point guard that is oozing with potential. Recently he ripped up the Hoop Group Jr. Elite Camp and took home MVP honors. Right now the counselors at the camp have him rated as a mid to high major prospect. After looking at some of his footage I can understand why. This winter he is expected to start varsity for Williamsport High School. It won’t be long before the colleges begin calling.
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Showcase Report: Yerkes can flat out shoot the rock. Once he sets up behind the arc he’s capable of nailing multiple treys. I think this youngster should work on running a team and ball handling.
Showcase Report: In showcase events most players succeed by being aggressive and Bruton must have received the memo. The southpaw was everywhere on the floor and played every game like it was his last. I like the way he uses the floater and the quickness he possesses. We will keep an eye on his progress.
The Memphis War Eagles have been a National AAU Power for years. Their class of 2016 group won the AAU Nationals in 2008. Kevin “Lucky” Cheatham was the quarterback of that and still runs the show to this day. We got a chance to watch Lucky rock at the 12U AAU Nationals this year and here’s our One On One.
BS: What school do you attend? LC: Ridgeway Middle School.
BS: Who is favorite player? LC: Chris Paul because of his smoothness and ability to create.
BS: What’s the strongest part of your game? LC: My ball handling.
BS: What part of your game needs the most work? LC: My shooting and defense.
BS: What’s your most memorable basketball moment? LC: Hitting a half court shot against Memphis Panthers and winning the AAU National title.
BS: What’s your dream college? LC: Kentucky, I love how Coach Cal coaches.
BS: Who’s your favorite rapper? LC: Lil Wayne, his flow is great.
BS: Who would you love to have dinner with? LC: Kobe Bryant because we are alike in many ways.
Check Out Lucky highlights during that memorable 10U Championship season.
High School Sports Media Television was on hand for the Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase. HSSMTV has the #1 amateur basketball video highlight library in the country. Check out some of their highlights from the Super Showcase. This game featured Hornets vs. Suns. Stay tuned because we have loads of footage to come.
Showcase Report: John plays a lot bigger than his size. He plays either guard position but doesn’t mind getting rough with the post players while battling for rebounds. He can shoot the outside well but also is a stubborn defender. We will follow him a little more next season when he hits the floor with the NJ Shore Shots.
Showcase Report: The 6’0 Haque has good length playing the wing. His coach Gary Battle was impressed with his intensity “It was pleasure coaching Mahurrim because you have to appreciate a kid that plays with so much passion”. Hague also looks like he has a chance to shoot up a few more inches. Of course he must continue to work hard and get stronger.
Fuquan Edwin will be taking the court for Seton Hall this year. But before he became a Pirate, Edwin showcased his skills at the Basketball Spotlight Grand Finale and Clash For The Cup. Edwin went on to score crazy buckets at Paterson Catholic and for the Playaz Basketball Club. We would like to shout out this Basketball Spotlight Alum for pursuing his dreams by reaching the college level. Are you the next Fuquan Edwin? Basketball Spotlight will be searching.
Below are his highlights from the Grand Finale, Clash For The Cup and Paterson Catholic days.
On August 28th Basketball Spotlight and AGame Apparel will be hosting the J.E.M. All Star Classic. At halftime of this event Basketball Spotlight will be presenting awards for the age groups 11U Thru 14U. Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate the 14U Award Finalist from this past season. Winners of each category will be announced at the J.E.M. All Star Classic.
14U Team Of The Year Finalist 1. Team Scan 2. Juice All Stars 3. Future Players 4. Team Nelson 5. Team NJ ABC 6. Youth Interlock
14U Player Of The Year Finalist 1. Shavar Newkirk (Team Scan) 2. Isaiah Whitehead (Juice All Stars) 3. Sheppard Garner (Youth Interlock) 4. Leroy Butts (Future Players) 5. Nazier Chew (Team Nelson) 6. Jared Wilson Frame (CBC)
14U Coach Of The Year Finalist 1. Jermain Brown (Juice All Stars) 2. Terrence Williams (Team Scan) 3. Sheppard Garner Sr. (Youth Interlock) 4. Khaliq Lewis El (Team NJ ABC) 5. Malik Walker (Team Nelson)
There will also be a Sportsmanship Award given to one 14U player. Come out on August 28th to support the J.E.M. All Star Classic and the Awards Ceremony. This will be an excellent closing to another great AAU season.
Showcase Report: Perez is very light on his feet and has the instincts of a guard. Once his body catches up with his basketball mind he should be a decent backcourt prospect. Right now he should concentrate on conditioning and foot speed. We haven’t heard the last of this kid.
Showcase Report: Stephenson is a strong combo guard that uses his physical game to make things happen. He shows promise in terms of creating his own offense and being aggressive. Since he’s young for his class he will need to work a little harder in the lab developing his guard skills.
High School Sports Media Television was on hand for the Basketball Spotlight Super Showcase. HSSMTV has the #1 amateur basketball video highlight library in the country. Check out some of their highlights from the Super Showcase. This game featured Kentucky vs. Villanova. Stay tuned because we have loads of footage to come.
Showcase Report: Wright plays the forward spot but will have to transition to a guard if he doesn’t have a huge growth spurt. He has decent touch around the basket but must become more active on the floor. The good thing is that he’s still a youngster and has time to improve.
Showcase Report: Brand likes to score but he has to become a point guard soon. Right now he handles the ball with confidence and is capable of making good decisions. On the next level he will need to improve his conditioning which will help him become quicker on both ends of the floor.
Austin Tilghman Took Home MVP Honors.
Sportsmanship Award
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