Real Scout News & Notes

Pictured: Jay-Z & Lebron

Written By: Nathan Blue aka Real Scout

Today will be one of the few quiet days I had this week. For the last couple of days, I've been watching all the NBA games. It's good to see Gilbert Arenas back doing what Gil Zero does. I'm going to try and predict the future and say, Lebron is not going to be back in Cleveland for the 2010/11 season.

Of course, Bron' will say all the right things but in the end, he'll try his hardest to be sitting alongside Jack Nicholas or Tossing Oops to Birdman. He's got enough money, just take a pay cut and win with Kobe or Melo. This move will put Cleveland back in the bottom of the Eastern Conference and Cavs Jerseys wont be whats poppin, like those jerseys ever were. lol

College wise, that Louisville vs Georgetown College (NAIA) game was a little scary. Pitinio likes to play around with those guys and win late. If that was Calapari or Nolan Richardson (Old Arkansas Coach creator of 40mins of hell), those Georgetown College guys would've understood what D1 was about. Not knocking Pitino, just wondering why he didn't just do them dirty early. I like that Sosa, Smith, and Siva backcourt.

Shouts go out to my man Jamel Ferguson who was a problem the first half and represented the Big Apple. Jamel played last year for Manhattan College and will have a solid career at Georgetown College KY, as evident yesterday.

This weekend, I wont be at IS8. Instead choosing to watch Lincoln, St.Patrick's, Jefferson, Seton Hall Prep, Forest Hills, Newark Eastside, and others in Neptune NJ (Hoop Group Tournament). I'm also stuck between my first college game to attend. I know, Nov 14th I'll be in Western Carolina watching them play. But, on the 13th Ill either be at Hartford @ Quinnipiac, William & Mary @ Uconn, or Nichollas State vs Duquense.

Plus, school is almost done, in about 5 weeks. So, I'm finishing up strong. I'll be doing my annual high school preview soon. I've seen enough to come out with a fairly good one, you'll never guess who my Player of the Year for CHSAA & PSAL is, trust me, these two previews will be better then them all.

Picture Courtesy of www.snicka.com

John Wall Video "Top Ten" High School Mix (One Cent Entertainment)

#40 on St. Ray's must have never heard of John Wall. I know who #40 is and he's a good kid and all, so Im gonna let you do the research. But to him I say John Wall is a super athlete, you dont jump with players like that, you cut guys like that off "before" they take flight. geesh.lol

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Eddie Griffin Challenge News

Pictured: Eddie Griffin (RIP)

EGC Recap
http://w3.nbebasketball.com/2009/10/26/eddie-griffin-challenge-recap/

NJ gets Best of Philly

http://njhoops.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1006848

Lance Stephenson making noise in Ohio

Freshman Lance Stephenson put on a show Saturday in his first public appearance as a member of the University of Cincinnati basketball team.

Playing in an intrasqad scrimmage before the football game, Stephenson scored 22 points in 25 minutes to lead the Red team to a 50-43 victory over the Black team.

He also made two nifty passes, including a bounce pass that led to a layup in transition and an alley-oop pass to led to a Darnell Wilks dunk.

“The guy can play offense,” said UC coach Mick Cronin. “He’s got a lot of natural, God-given ability. I think our style of play will help Lance.”

Playing on the Red team with Stephenson were Cashmere Wright, Deonta Vaughn, Yancy Gates and Biggie McClain.

“The good part about it for Lance,” Cronin said, “is that he doesn’t have to carry our team. He’s got a lot of other players around him.”

Story Link

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091024/SPT0101/310240034/Stephenson+impressive+in+UC+scrimmage

Real Scout News & Rumors

Written By Nathan Blue

**Jeff Goodman from Fox Sports reported today that Rod Odom (Pictured) 6'8 Middlesex Prep has de-committed from Arizona and will sign with Vanderbilt, due to academic reasons.


**St. Benedicts (NJ) has made it to the IS8 Final Four and will be playing against New Heights Seniors on Sat Oct 31st at 11:45am. In the 1st Game at 10:30am will be the Defending Champion NY Panthers against The Beacon 158 Champions Boys & Girls High.

Check out some links below, there is plenty going on in hoops around the country, dont be fooled.


Words From Wiz (Queenshoops)
http://queenshoops.blogspot.com/2009/10/words-from-wiz-are-you-tough.html


Is second round talent- second rate? (Danny Green)
http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2009/10/is_second-round_talent_second.html

Real Scout News & Notes

I'll be at the NJ Nets vs Philly 76ers game at St. John's tonight. IS8 is where the best ball will be played this weekend. Check www.nychoops.net to follow that action if you cant make it to jamaica queens this weekend.

Congrats to Kyrie and Ash on their committments, they both will have solid careers at their respectable conferences. Besides that, everything else is good with me. I got alot on my chest, but seriously Im going to let some things slide.lol Talk to ya tomorrow, follow me on twitter.com/realscout


*Yacoubou to Villanova
http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/10/22/yacoubou-to-villanova/


*Kyrie Irving Picks Duke; Update on Harrison Barnes
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/276994-kyrie-irving-picks-duke-update-on-harrison-barnes



*John Wall's Elgibility in Question
http://www.wtvq.com/news/691-john-walls-eligibility-in-question

Real Scout News & Rumors (RIP Domo Video)

Pictured: Kyrie Irving "The best guard to ever come out of NJ, better than Dajuan Wagner'"
--sike

Written by Nathan Blue aka RealScout

I had the chance to go Friday to Uconn's First Night(Midnight Madness). I didnt want my trip up to Connecticut to get alot of recogniztion. Kind of anti-media lately, feeling like Gilbert Arenas. Im happy to hear that David Cooley 6'2 Jefferson HS committed to Stony Brook. He's one of the Classic NYC Generals, similar to SJU's Malik Boothe.

Wow!

I was surprised to hear that Dashaun Wiggans 6'3 Bridgeton Academy committed to Seton Hall. I just remember alot of NEC schools knocking him in Hoop Group Elite Camp. I don't want to say hes over his head, because the kid can score. But, hes going to have to work very hard to make a "impact" in the big east.

Coaches are calling

The last to weeks have been a little hectic. I've been traveling around alot, but now is when the ACC and Big East schools are wearing out my anytime mins. On that note, I had a huge debate over 2011 guards. I wish I could tell y0u what are my beliefs but, Im getting a national consensus that everyone is feeling Gibbs, Ash, Hinds, Sledge, Mack, Grace, and Davis in that order.

Honestly, Im trying to stay quiet on some other issues. I dont snitch, I just state my honest opinon. Follow me on twitter.com/RealScout

Talk to you tomorrow.

check the is8 link below

Real Scout News & Notes

Pictured: Doron Lamb Oak Hill VA

Im going, Im going.... geesh! As I get back to my Marketing Project for class, I'd like to let you guys know, this is whats going on in hoops.

Read the links and enjoy.

*John Wooden has his 99th birthday

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2009/10/ucla-basketball-john-wooden-birthday-coach.html

*Tobias Harris Update

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/oct/12/family-atmosphere-school-spirit-impressed-harris/

*Syracuse Big Man, has gotta make the free ones

http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/college/2009/10/ao-to-rectify-free-throw-woes/

* Uconn adds a PF & Doron has a top 3

http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/10/13/bradley-to-uconn/

Rest In Peace "Dominic Murray" Real Scout Family

I had the chance to attend the wake for Dominic Murray yesterday. Once again my prayers are with his mother and family in this diifcult time. The entire basketball community was there yesterday, including long lost friends. I can give a list of names, but we all supported the lightskinned kid with the dream of making it big. RIP Domo, your spirit will 4ever live in my heart.

Real Scout Remembers Dominic Murray

Stories:

*Former Monsignor McClancy High School basketball player

Dominic Murray dies on court
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high_school/2009/10/06/2009-10-06_dies_on_court.html

*Freshman College Student suddenly Collapses

http://www.wpix.com/news/wpix-college-basketball-student-death,0,5166330.story

*Teen dies suddenly while playing basketball

http://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/teen-dies-suddenly-while-playing-basketball-on-campus-1.1504733

Nathan Blue Remembers Dominic Murray

Dominic Murray passed away yesterday on the basketball court at Suny Farmingdale. The McClancy graduate went into cardiac arrest in a open gym workout Monday October 5th 2009.

Murray was one of the closer kids to me, so this really puts a hole in my heart. I can write down thousands of memories of us. I'm really torn up, and I just can't believe hes gone. But, domo will always be with us.

He passed playing the game he loved, and now he's with the lord.

Realscout.net IS8 Top Ten

Written BY: Nathan Blue aka Real Scout

Every week, I do a simple list of the top ten performances in IS8. This weekend, there was nothing short of talent displayed in the IS8 Fall League.

Realscout.net IS8 Top Ten (Alphabetical Order)
SG- Aaron Brown 6'5 (2010) St. Benedict's
SF- Devon Collier 6'8 (2010) New Heights
PG- Juanya Green 6'3 (2011) Team Philly
SF- Tobias Harris 6'8 (2010) Unique All-Stars
PG-Kyrie Irving 6'2 (2010) Sports University
SF-Amile Jefferson 6'7 (2012) Team Philly
SF- Jordan McRae 6'7 (2010) Unique All-Stars (Tennessee)
SF- Jayvaughn Pinkston 6'5 (2010) New Heights
PG- Shane Southwell 6'7 (2010) Metro Hawks
SG-Ameen Tanksley 6'4 (2011) Team Philly
PG-Dion Waiters 6'2 (2010) Unique All-Stars (Syracuse)

Real Scout News & Rumors

LinksEnjoy

*Binghamton AD Resigns
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2009/10/01/qt/binghamton_ad_resigns

*Former Brewster Academy Star Maybe Over

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4520624

*Jim Calhoun working on extension at Uconn

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4516617

*Sean May Paid to Lose Weight

http://dimemag.com/2009/10/sacramento-kings-pay-sean-may-100k/