Just finished watching the uconn game, chilling with my peoples, JT, AJ,Chris, ande Serg. Basically relaxing. Its so hot out here, I really miss NY. Anyway...... I will be updating the site alot more when I get back in the Empire State...the whole feeling down here doesn't do my site justice.............oh yeah, it's 75 degrees and we are 0-3..ouch!
Nathan Blue's RealScout.net
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Real Scout in Tampa
Just finished watching the uconn game, chilling with my peoples, JT, AJ,Chris, ande Serg. Basically relaxing. Its so hot out here, I really miss NY. Anyway...... I will be updating the site alot more when I get back in the Empire State...the whole feeling down here doesn't do my site justice.............oh yeah, it's 75 degrees and we are 0-3..ouch!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Defense comes first for St Benedict's (Advances to City of Palms Semis)
Pictured: Real Scout's Mike PooleTeam wins by following its coach's mantra
BY GARY SHARP • gsharp@news-press.com • December 22, 2009
The secret that Newark St. Benedicts Coach Danny Hurley preaches to his players who aspire to reach the next level is plain and simple.
Play defense.
Hurley's team plays it well and finds a way to mix in a proficient offense.
The Gray Bees held Baltimore St. Frances to 35 percent shooting from the field, en route to a 71-52 quarterfinal victory Monday night at Bishop Verot's High School's John J. Nevins Gymnasium.
St. Benedicts (4-0), ranked No. 9 in the country by USA Today, won the 2007 City of Palms Classic.
"It starts and ends with us playing defense. Coach (Hurley) is always stressing to play defense," said Temple recruit Aaron Brown.
St. Benedicts once again jumped out to a quick start. They led 9-2 only three minutes into the game and never trailed.
"We started well on defense and that led to numerous opportunities on offense," said Gray Bee guard Myck Kabango.
The junior, who verbally committed to Texas as a sophomore, scored 19 points and picked up four steals.
St. Frances (5-2) never got on track, due to St. Benedicts game plan to limit guards Wayne Sparrow and Dante Holmes.
"They are both really good guards, and we wanted to pressure them and make them put it on the floor," said Hurley.
Holmes led the Panthers with 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting, while the team's top shooter Sparrow attempted only one field goal.
St. Benedicts knocked off St. Frances last year in the ESPN Rise Tournament in Washington D.C.
"We remembered from last year that they have good guards, and we have to stay up on the pressure. Keep on fighting, and we will be fine," said Brown.
St. Benedicts forced 23 turnovers.
Brown isn't as well known as his teammates, but that may be quickly changing.
"He (Brown) has been undervalued his whole career. He just does it all and is going to a really good program that develops players," said Hurley.
Brown notched 17 points, dished out five assists and backed up his coach's confidence in his offensive skills.
Leading 43-32 in the third quarter, Brown took the ball hard to the basket with a big cross-over dribble, draining a 6-foot jump shot while crashing into a defender.
"We needed a big play and I just put the ball on the floor and did what I had to do. I feed off others and help get everyone amped up," said Brown.
J.P. Kambola added 10 points and seven blocks, while Mike Poole chipped in 10 points for the Gray Bees.
Hurley, who has amassed a 207-20 record in nine seasons at the all-male prep school, had his support section.
The younger Hurley paced the sidelines under the watchful eye of his older brother, Bobby.
Bobby was a Final Four MVP at Duke and an NBA Draft lottery pick of the Sacramento Kings. He resides in Hollywood, Fla., raising thoroughbred horses.
Newark St. Benedict's (71): Mike Poole 5-12 0-0 10, Myck Kabango 5-8 7-10 19, Aaron Brown 5-8 5-8 17, Gil Biruta 1-4 0-0 2, J. P. Kambola 5-7 0-0 10, Xavier Mumford 3-8 2-2 9, Marcello Kambola 0-1 0-0 0, Wil Martinez 0-1 0-0 0, Andris Misters 0-0 0-0 0, Sidiki Johnson 1-4 2-3 4, Blaise Mbargorba 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-53 16-23 71.
Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances (52): R.J. Williams 2-5 2-2 6, Wayne Sparrow 0-1 3-4 3, Dante Holmes 7-17 4-6 19, Josh Forney 0-2 2-2 2, Daquan Cook 2-7 0-0 4, Karrel Goines 0-2 1-2 1, Sam Cassell Jr. 5-11 0-0 13, Greg Lewis 0-6 0-0 0, Eddie Tarver 2-6 1-2 5. Totals 18-57 12-17 52.
St. Benedicts 20 13 17 21 - 71
St. Frances 11 14 15 12 - 52
3-pointers: St. Benedicts 5-11 (Kabango 2-3, Brown 2-4, Biruta 0-1, Munford 1-3), St. Frances 4-14 (Tarver 0-3, Holmes 1-5, Cassell Jr. 3-6). Rebounds: St. Benedicts 34 (Johnson 8), St. Frances 34 (Holmes 9). Fouls: St. Benedicts 16, St. Frances 21.
Fouled out: Williams. Technicals: None. Assists: St. Benedicts 14 (Brown 5), St. Frances 9 (Williams, Lewis, Cook, Gaines 2). Blocks: St. Benedicts 9 (Kambola 7), St. Frances 1 (Tarver 1). Steals: St. Benedicts 13 (Kabango 4), St. Frances 4(Holmes 2). Turnovers: St. Benedicts 15, St. Frances 23.
BY GARY SHARP • gsharp@news-press.com • December 22, 2009
The secret that Newark St. Benedicts Coach Danny Hurley preaches to his players who aspire to reach the next level is plain and simple.
Play defense.
Hurley's team plays it well and finds a way to mix in a proficient offense.
The Gray Bees held Baltimore St. Frances to 35 percent shooting from the field, en route to a 71-52 quarterfinal victory Monday night at Bishop Verot's High School's John J. Nevins Gymnasium.
St. Benedicts (4-0), ranked No. 9 in the country by USA Today, won the 2007 City of Palms Classic.
"It starts and ends with us playing defense. Coach (Hurley) is always stressing to play defense," said Temple recruit Aaron Brown.
St. Benedicts once again jumped out to a quick start. They led 9-2 only three minutes into the game and never trailed.
"We started well on defense and that led to numerous opportunities on offense," said Gray Bee guard Myck Kabango.
The junior, who verbally committed to Texas as a sophomore, scored 19 points and picked up four steals.
St. Frances (5-2) never got on track, due to St. Benedicts game plan to limit guards Wayne Sparrow and Dante Holmes.
"They are both really good guards, and we wanted to pressure them and make them put it on the floor," said Hurley.
Holmes led the Panthers with 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting, while the team's top shooter Sparrow attempted only one field goal.
St. Benedicts knocked off St. Frances last year in the ESPN Rise Tournament in Washington D.C.
"We remembered from last year that they have good guards, and we have to stay up on the pressure. Keep on fighting, and we will be fine," said Brown.
St. Benedicts forced 23 turnovers.
Brown isn't as well known as his teammates, but that may be quickly changing.
"He (Brown) has been undervalued his whole career. He just does it all and is going to a really good program that develops players," said Hurley.
Brown notched 17 points, dished out five assists and backed up his coach's confidence in his offensive skills.
Leading 43-32 in the third quarter, Brown took the ball hard to the basket with a big cross-over dribble, draining a 6-foot jump shot while crashing into a defender.
"We needed a big play and I just put the ball on the floor and did what I had to do. I feed off others and help get everyone amped up," said Brown.
J.P. Kambola added 10 points and seven blocks, while Mike Poole chipped in 10 points for the Gray Bees.
Hurley, who has amassed a 207-20 record in nine seasons at the all-male prep school, had his support section.
The younger Hurley paced the sidelines under the watchful eye of his older brother, Bobby.
Bobby was a Final Four MVP at Duke and an NBA Draft lottery pick of the Sacramento Kings. He resides in Hollywood, Fla., raising thoroughbred horses.
Newark St. Benedict's (71): Mike Poole 5-12 0-0 10, Myck Kabango 5-8 7-10 19, Aaron Brown 5-8 5-8 17, Gil Biruta 1-4 0-0 2, J. P. Kambola 5-7 0-0 10, Xavier Mumford 3-8 2-2 9, Marcello Kambola 0-1 0-0 0, Wil Martinez 0-1 0-0 0, Andris Misters 0-0 0-0 0, Sidiki Johnson 1-4 2-3 4, Blaise Mbargorba 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-53 16-23 71.
Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances (52): R.J. Williams 2-5 2-2 6, Wayne Sparrow 0-1 3-4 3, Dante Holmes 7-17 4-6 19, Josh Forney 0-2 2-2 2, Daquan Cook 2-7 0-0 4, Karrel Goines 0-2 1-2 1, Sam Cassell Jr. 5-11 0-0 13, Greg Lewis 0-6 0-0 0, Eddie Tarver 2-6 1-2 5. Totals 18-57 12-17 52.
St. Benedicts 20 13 17 21 - 71
St. Frances 11 14 15 12 - 52
3-pointers: St. Benedicts 5-11 (Kabango 2-3, Brown 2-4, Biruta 0-1, Munford 1-3), St. Frances 4-14 (Tarver 0-3, Holmes 1-5, Cassell Jr. 3-6). Rebounds: St. Benedicts 34 (Johnson 8), St. Frances 34 (Holmes 9). Fouls: St. Benedicts 16, St. Frances 21.
Fouled out: Williams. Technicals: None. Assists: St. Benedicts 14 (Brown 5), St. Frances 9 (Williams, Lewis, Cook, Gaines 2). Blocks: St. Benedicts 9 (Kambola 7), St. Frances 1 (Tarver 1). Steals: St. Benedicts 13 (Kabango 4), St. Frances 4(Holmes 2). Turnovers: St. Benedicts 15, St. Frances 23.
Kings come back from 35 down
ASSOCIATED PRESS
The buzzer sounded, the 35-point comeback was complete and both the ecstatic Sacramento Kings and the stunned Chicago Bulls had trouble describing what had just happened.
"Wow! All I can say is, 'Wow!' " Tyreke Evans said after dominating down the stretch and leading the Kings to a 102-98 victory Monday night. "We fought to the end. It was amazing."
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it was the biggest rally since Utah overcame a 36-point deficit to beat Denver on Nov. 27, 1996. The Jazz trailed 70-34 in the second quarter before winning 107-103.
On Monday, the host Bulls led 79-44 with 8:50 left in the third quarter, and were still up 83-50 two minutes later before the Kings stole momentum and, eventually, the game.
"I mean, what can you say? It's unheard of to do what just happened," Kings coach Paul Westphal said. "I'm not even sure I believe it, but it sure was fun."
The Bulls were talking about a collapse, not a comeback. "This one stings," Chicago coach Vinny Del Negro said. "We stopped being aggressive, got a little complacent there and they jumped on it. We're not good enough to take a minute off, never mind a half."
Cavs 109, Suns 91:
LeBron James and Mo Williams led a 15-0 fourth-quarter run and the Cavaliers gave the Suns their first home loss of the season, 109-91. ... James scored 29 and Williams 24.
Bucks 84, Pacers 81:
Andrew Bogut scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds for Milwaukee, which snapped a three-game skid with its first road win since Nov. 21.
Magic 104, Jazz 99:
J.J. Redick scored 20 points and Rashard Lewis had 18 for host Orlando. ... Redick and Lewis led a 15-2 run late in the fourth quarter. ... Jameer Nelson returned for the Magic for the first time since he had surgery Nov. 18 to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. The All-Star point guard finished with two points.
Spurs 103, Clippers 87:
Tony Parker scored 19 points for host San Antonio. ... Parker, who was 7-for-11 from the field, had eight points in a decisive third-quarter run as the Spurs extended an 11-point halftime lead to 21 entering the fourth.
Story Link http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/12/21/SPNE1B7QNS.DTL#ixzz0aR8S8qRD
The buzzer sounded, the 35-point comeback was complete and both the ecstatic Sacramento Kings and the stunned Chicago Bulls had trouble describing what had just happened.
"Wow! All I can say is, 'Wow!' " Tyreke Evans said after dominating down the stretch and leading the Kings to a 102-98 victory Monday night. "We fought to the end. It was amazing."
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, it was the biggest rally since Utah overcame a 36-point deficit to beat Denver on Nov. 27, 1996. The Jazz trailed 70-34 in the second quarter before winning 107-103.
On Monday, the host Bulls led 79-44 with 8:50 left in the third quarter, and were still up 83-50 two minutes later before the Kings stole momentum and, eventually, the game.
"I mean, what can you say? It's unheard of to do what just happened," Kings coach Paul Westphal said. "I'm not even sure I believe it, but it sure was fun."
The Bulls were talking about a collapse, not a comeback. "This one stings," Chicago coach Vinny Del Negro said. "We stopped being aggressive, got a little complacent there and they jumped on it. We're not good enough to take a minute off, never mind a half."
Cavs 109, Suns 91:
LeBron James and Mo Williams led a 15-0 fourth-quarter run and the Cavaliers gave the Suns their first home loss of the season, 109-91. ... James scored 29 and Williams 24.
Bucks 84, Pacers 81:
Andrew Bogut scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 18 rebounds for Milwaukee, which snapped a three-game skid with its first road win since Nov. 21.
Magic 104, Jazz 99:
J.J. Redick scored 20 points and Rashard Lewis had 18 for host Orlando. ... Redick and Lewis led a 15-2 run late in the fourth quarter. ... Jameer Nelson returned for the Magic for the first time since he had surgery Nov. 18 to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. The All-Star point guard finished with two points.
Spurs 103, Clippers 87:
Tony Parker scored 19 points for host San Antonio. ... Parker, who was 7-for-11 from the field, had eight points in a decisive third-quarter run as the Spurs extended an 11-point halftime lead to 21 entering the fourth.
Story Link http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/12/21/SPNE1B7QNS.DTL#ixzz0aR8S8qRD
Monday, December 21, 2009
Real Scout Links of the Day
*CHSAA Boys Basketball Rankings
*PSAL Boys Basketball Rankings
* The Kings of Queens
*Loughlin earns Brooklyn bragging rights and more
*Home, sweet home
*Edison coach tears into into team after fourth straight loss
*The Rucker Wadleigh Christmas Classic notebook: Samuels commits to Loyola
Pinkston living up to lofty expectations
Written By: DYLAN BUTLER
NY Post.com
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Jayvaughn Pinkston knows all about high expectations.
Last year the Bishop Loughlin standout was the only junior on the All-CHSAA first team and he enters his senior season as The Post’s preseason Player of the Year.
The Brownsville, Brooklyn native has always been in the spotlight, but this year the light shines brighter. Having already verbally committed to Villanova University, the 6-foot-6 forward stepped onto the court at a packed Baruch College Sunday evening with all eyes on him.
Pinkston had already had a productive week before the Big Apple Basketball Challenge Sunday. He was named to the all-tournament team of the A-Rod Basketball Classic in Miami, while reigning Gatorade Player of the Year Brandon Knight claimed MVP honors.
Back in New York, back on his home turf, no one was better than Pinkston Sunday. He scored 26 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had four blocks, sparking Bishop Loughlin to a 75-72 overtime win against PSAL power Thomas Jefferson.
Pinkston is a fiery competitor on the court and will do anything to help his team win. That was true with 1:56 left in overtime, when he got into a heated verbal confrontation with teammate and close friend Branden Frazier during a timeout.
Tough love is all the Lions called it and Frazier responded by burying a 3-pointer that put the Lions in front for good. The pass didn’t come from Pinkston, but the senior guard credited Pinkston with an assist.
“It was to get us motivated. At the end of the day, Jayvaughn is still one of my best friends,” Frazier said. “I took it personal that I needed to step up.”
Pinkston stepped up as well, living up to his high expectations with a dominant performance against Thomas Jefferson. But Pinkston isn’t concerned about being billed as the best player in New York City.
“I have proved myself already,” Pinkston said. “Now it’s just a matter of getting the city championship. That’s what I’m focused on.”
dbutler@nypost.com
Story Link http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/pinkston_proves_eUhkSwEjqWsvoDsE2ylt6O#ixzz0aKafF1KC
City of Palms: St. Benedict's holds off Sagemont to advance (Real Scout's Mike Poole Scores 19)
Junior guard Myck Kabongo leads Gray Bees' victory; Paterson Catholic, Penn Wood and St. Frances move to second round.
Friday, December 18, 2009
By: Pat Stevens
MaxPreps.com
FORT MYERS, Fla. – No. 13 St. Benedict's Prep (Newark, N.J.) took the opening night’s main event at the City of Palms Classic in a matchup with Sagemont (Weston, Fla.).
After building a pair of double-digit leads on commanding runs in both the opening and final quarters at Bishop Verot High School, St. Benedict’s fought off Sagemont to advance with an 80-66 victory.
“We played a faster pace than we probably normally would and gave up more points than we would have liked, but tonight we wanted a faster pace to speed them up and keep their frontcourt guys from getting established,” St. Benedict’s head coach Dan Hurley said.
Junior point guard Myck Kabongo scored 27 points, handed out four assists and added three steals for the victorious Gray Bees. Senior swingman Mike Poole scored 19 points and had three steals. Gilvydas Biruta added 12 points and five rebounds in 19 minutes while Aaron Brown had nine points and four steals.
“It was a good team effort tonight. We started off slow, but coach always fires us up and we got out to that big first-half lead after that,” Kabongo said. “We held them to 10 points in the first quarter, and that’s a goal of ours to accomplish – no double figure quarters. We could have finished quarters better ourselves, though.”
Will Sheehey, and Indiana commitment, and Vinny Delucia scored 16 points each to lead Sagemont. Sheehey also racked up 13 rebounds. Seven-footer Fab Melo finished with six points and three rebounds in just 10 minutes while battling foul trouble.
St. Benedict's used a first-quarter blitz to build a 21-4 lead. Melo picked up his second foul with four minutes to go in the opening quarter and was relegated to the bench.
It looked like the Gray Bees would pile it on as the second quarter began with Brown scoring two baskets ahead of the pack in transition. Melo picked up a third foul midway through the quarter but Sagemont recovered and forced a timeout with 4:15 remaining before halftime with the game back to a manageable 27-19.
Coming out of the half, Sagemont’s Vinny Delucia scored with contact and followed with a free throw for a three-point play opportunity that cut the lead to just two, 36-34.
St. Benedict’s turned up its motor to counter as Biruta scored on an offensive rebound, leading to Kabongo stealing the inbound pass for another quick hoop. J.P. Kambola blocked a shot on the defensive end and Kabongo would push it up the floor for a finish in transition, pushing the lead back to 43-34 in a matter of seconds.
Melo eventually fouled out, picking up numbers four and five in each of the final two quarters.
A three-pointer by Kabongo forced a timeout at 5:41 in the fourth quarter and widened the lead to 15 points, 61-46.
Sagemont again surged back behind Sheehey, cutting it to 68-62 with 2:10 left in the game.
Biruta and Kabongo continued to make plays on the defensive end to help prevent a lead change and eventually hit free throws down the stretch to close things out.
“I’ve been here three years now and have played every position from role player to bench warmer to starter, so this year I’m in a leadership role and happy to do that,” Poole said. “Just keeping everybody’s heads up and keeping each other playing hard will help us reach our goals. One of them is winning the whole thing here.”
The Gray Bees advance in the 16-team bracket of national powers and next face St. Frances (Baltimore, Md.) Monday at 5:15 p.m.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Real Scout is finally done....well almost.
Yeah, you read the title, I'm finally done. Nope, the site isn't going anywhere, but "finally done" pertains to school being over, until late Jan 2010. One more classes needed for my associates degree. Yes, I'm braggin.lol
This was another long week, I watched St. Benedict's Destroy Upper Room Academy (NY), and then on Sunday went to watch the games at Baruch. The All Hallows vs Lincoln game was and the Loughlin vs Jefferson Overtime Game, were the days highlights. Evan Conti tore up Forest Hills, but he didn't tear up Harkless like the article said. If you was there, you didn't at onetime say "Conti is locking him up" you probably said something more like "Harkless just isn't shooting the ball enough'"
It was what it was, no excuses. Holy Cross played a good game and won, Forest Hills got outplayed.
Now yesterday I watched my Forest Hills Rangers beat a good young Bayside HS Team 60-54. The stats were Maurice Harkless (24pts 16rebs), Nick Padgett (13pts 3assts) Rudy Collins (8pts 10rebs), and Denzel Dulin (9pts).
After the game, some of the guys and I went directly to New Rochelle, to watch Albany at Iona College. I never got a chance to watch Will Harris (Lefrak City, Queens) play at UA. So, we surprised him, and he surprised us. Scoring 16 at the Half and finishing with 20pts on about 4 (3pters). I also got a chance to see Trinity Field (Cardozo-Iona), Scott Machaddo (St. Benedict's-Iona), Mike Johnson (Sheepshead Bay- Albany), Milan Prodnovic (Molloy-Iona), and Tim Ambrose (Our Savior New America- Albany).
They all showed love, and they all seem to be doing great things in life. Keep up the good work and get that degree.
Other than that, not much else going on. I'll be at the New Heights event today and tomorrow at Fordham. Sunday, I'll be at Uconn or maybe not. Just having alot of fun. Shoutout to all the people I seen in the last couple of weeks. Love is Love. You heard it hear first, in 2000-10...I gotta win. Holla at me.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Dwight Howard Sues His Son’s Mother (Plus Video)
By BET.com Staff
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is suing the mother of his son, saying that she violated their agreement by publicizing criticisms against him on the Internet.
Dwight Howard In documents released by WFTV in Orlando, Howard’s attorneys are seeking $9.2 million in damages and custody of their 2-year-old son. The suit alleges that Royce Lyndsay Reed, or associates of her, posted disparaging comments made directly or indirectly against Howard.
Among those comments, posted on a Web site called “Lipstick Alley” titled “the ‘real’ Dwight Howard????” are such remarks as: "He hasn't shown up for his scheduled visitation in...three months but loves his son? … "Royce is gorgeous, and a class act. The new girl is trash" … “So apparently he hits ladies...what else? … “He has another baby in Atlanta. Pays for ladys [sic] home, and keeps it in his cousins name."
These comments could have a negative effect on Howard’s career, his attorneys claim, particularly undermining his endorsement deals and relationships with various companies.
They would like to be awarded $500 per remark posted online multiplied by the 17,410 times they have been viewed, adding to the $9.2 million in damages, reports WFTV.
St. Patrick still No. 1 as top nine in boys' Super 25 remain in place
By Jim Halley, USA TODAY
Rankings are done in consultation with various coaches and media and compiled by USA TODAY's Jim Halley.
Schools are ranked based on a team's strength of schedule and quality of players. Next rankings: Jan. 12.
*- Does not participate in postseason state tournament.
1. St. Patrick, Elizabeth, N.J. (0-0)
Previous: 1. Result: Idle: Opens: Friday vs. Linden.
2. Findlay College Prep, Henderson, Nev. (11-0)*
Previous: 2. Result: Tristan Thompson had 19 points and seven rebounds in a 65-52 defeat of Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas). Next: Wednesday vs. Christian Life Center (Humble, Texas).
3. Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (11-0)*
Previous: 3. Results: Roscoe Smith was named MVP of the Spartan Classic in Gastonia, N.C.. He had 21 points and 13 rebounds in a 100-52 win vs. Carolina Forest (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) and 28 points in a 99-40 win vs. Gaston Day (Gastonia, N.C.). Next: Friday vs. Forsyth Country Day (Lewisville, N.C.).
4. Westchester, Los Angeles (4-0)
Previous: 4. Result: Idle. Next: Saturday vs. Bartow, Fla., in City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla.
5. Northland, Columbus, Ohio (0-0)
Previous: 5. Result: Idle. Opens: Today vs. Brookhaven (Columbus).
6. Yates, Houston (6-0)
Previous: 6. Results: Joseph Young had 20 of his 27 points in the second half of a 88-76 defeat of Seven Lakes (Katy). Defeated San Antonio Country Day (San Antonio) 131-62 as Brandon Peters had 27 points. Also won 128-83 at Westside (Houston). Next: Friday vs. Kamehameha (Honolulu) in Iolani Classic in Honolulu.
7. Ames, Iowa (3-0)
Previous: 7. Result: Defeated Waukee 70-38 as Doug McDermott scored 22 points and Harrison Barnes 21. Next: Thursday vs. Waukegan, Ill.
8. Milton, Ga. (7-0)
Previous: 8. Results: Won 75-40 at Roswell as Jordan Loyd had 16 points. Beat previously undefeated Pope 59-38. Defeated Norcross 71-67 as Julian Royal scored 20. Next: Saturday vs. Dunbar (Fort Myers, Fla.) in City of Palms Classic.
9. St. Benedict's Prep, Newark, N.J. (2-0)*
Previous: 9. Results: Defeated Upper Room Christian (Dix Hills, N.Y.) 99-41 as Myck Kabongo had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Defeated Edison Academy (Edison) 79-52 as Aaron Brown had 13 points. Next: Wednesday vs. Hun School (Princeton).
10. Bloomington South, Bloomington, Ind. (4-0)
Previous: 11. Results: Won 72-43 at Southport (Indianapolis) as Erik Fromm scored 17. Defeated Terre Haute North (Terre Haute) 54-42 as Dee Davis had 18 points and four steals. Next: Friday vs. Lawrence Central (Indianapolis).
11. Montrose Christian, Rockville, Md. (3-0)*
Previous: 12. Results: Josh Hairston had 29 points in a 63-47 win vs. Theodore Roosevelt (Washington, D.C.) in Caron Butler Classic at Coolidge High (Washington). Won 72-45 at Liberty (Remington, Va.) as Terrence Ross and Michael Carrera had 14 points. Defeated St. Mary's Ryken (Leonardtown) 74-59 as Ross scored 32. Next: Thursday vs. Kahuku, Hawaii, in Iolani Classic.
12. Whitney Young, Chicago (2-0)
Previous: 13. Result: Defeated then-No. 19 Columbia (Decatur, Ga.) 67-46 as Ahmad Starks scored 17. Next: Wednesday vs. Al Raby (Chicago).
13. Gonzaga, Washington (6-0)*
Previous: 17. Results: Won own Gonzaga D.C. Classic, defeating then-No. 10 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) 62-59 in final as Tyler Thornton scored 18. Next: Friday vs. Moanalua (Honolulu) in Iolani Classic.
14. Pine Crest, Fort Lauderdale (7-0)
Previous: 14. Result: Won A-Rod Classic in Miami, defeating University (Fort Lauderdale) 72-56 in final as Brandon Knight had 27 points. Next: Today vs. Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs).
15. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (6-1)
Previous: 10. Results: Gary Franklin scored 24 points in a 70-67 win vs. Chantilly, Va., in Gonzaga D.C. Classic in Washington. Defeated Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.) 74-66 in D.C. Classic as Tyler Lamb had 19 points. Lost 62-59 to then-No. 17 Gonzaga (Washington) in final of D.C. Classic. Next: Dec. 22 vs. Dos Pueblos (Goleta).
16. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (5-0)*
Previous: 15. Results: Quinn Cook scored 22 points in a 71-59 win at Coolidge (Washington, D.C.) in Caron Butler Classic. Defeated Archbishop Carroll (Washington) 70-47 as Cook scored 20. Next: Today vs. Bishop Ireton (Alexandria, Va.).
17. Rice, New York (1-0)
Previous: 16. Result: Opened with a 56-47 win vs. All Hallows (Bronx) as Jermaine Sanders had 17 points and Shane Southwell 15. Next: Wednesday vs. St. Francis Prep (Fresh Meadows).
18. Provine, Jackson, Miss. (8-0)
Previous: 20. Results: Defeated Callaway (Jackson) 69-68 as Jarvis Summers scored 18. Defeated Forest Hill (Jackson) as Marcellis Hansberry had 19 points. Next: Thursday vs. Bailey Magnet (Jackson).
19. Winter Park, Fla. (6-1)
Previous: not ranked. Result: Adam Jones had 13 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks in a 55-52 defeat of then-No. 18 Montverde Academy (Montverde) in final of Hoops with a Heart in Oviedo. Next: Wednesday vs. East River (Orlando).
20. Taft, Woodland Hills, Calif. (3-1)
Previous: 21. Result: Idle. Next: Friday at Eldorado (Las Vegas).
21. Christ School, Arden, N.C. (9-1)
Previous: 22. Results: Defeated Rabun Gap, Ga., 80-67 as Eric Smith hit seven three-pointers. Won 70-35 at Asheville School (Asheville) as Lucas Troutman and DaMarcus Harrison each scored 16. Next: Today at Asheville Christian Academy (Asheville).
22. St. Anthony, Jersey City (0-0)
Previous: 23. Result: Idle. Opens: Friday vs. Edison Academy (Edison).
23. White Station, Memphis (5-0)
Previous: 24. Results: Won 86-71 at Warren Central (Bowling Green, Ky.) as Joe Jackson had 31 points and Andre Hollins 26. Next: Thursday vs. East (Memphis).
24. Federal Way, Wash. (4-0)
Previous: 25. Results: Won 63-41 at Kentwood (Covington) as Cole Dickerson had 18 points and five rebounds. Also defeated Kentridge (Kent) 58-52. Next: Today at Auburn.
25. Montverde Academy, Montverde, Fla. (6-1)*
Previous: 18. Results: Lost 55-52 to then-unranked Winter Park. Kaleb Clyburn had 15 points, six assists and five steals in a 79-31 win at Mount Dora. Clyburn had 12 points, seven steals and six assists in a 86-31 defeat of Forest Lake Academy (Apopka). Next: Saturday vs. Dudley (Greensboro, N.C.) in City of Palms Classic.
Dropped out: No. 19 Columbia, Decatur, Ga.
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*-Does not participate in postseason state tournament.
NOTE: Schools are ranked based on a team's results, strength of schedule and quality of players. Next rankings run Jan. 12.
*- Does not participate in postseason state tournament.
1. St. Patrick, Elizabeth, N.J. (0-0)
Previous: 1. Result: Idle: Opens: Friday vs. Linden.
2. Findlay College Prep, Henderson, Nev. (11-0)*
Previous: 2. Result: Tristan Thompson had 19 points and seven rebounds in a 65-52 defeat of Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas). Next: Wednesday vs. Christian Life Center (Humble, Texas).
3. Oak Hill Academy, Mouth of Wilson, Va. (11-0)*
Previous: 3. Results: Roscoe Smith was named MVP of the Spartan Classic in Gastonia, N.C.. He had 21 points and 13 rebounds in a 100-52 win vs. Carolina Forest (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) and 28 points in a 99-40 win vs. Gaston Day (Gastonia, N.C.). Next: Friday vs. Forsyth Country Day (Lewisville, N.C.).
4. Westchester, Los Angeles (4-0)
Previous: 4. Result: Idle. Next: Saturday vs. Bartow, Fla., in City of Palms Classic in Fort Myers, Fla.
5. Northland, Columbus, Ohio (0-0)
Previous: 5. Result: Idle. Opens: Today vs. Brookhaven (Columbus).
6. Yates, Houston (6-0)
Previous: 6. Results: Joseph Young had 20 of his 27 points in the second half of a 88-76 defeat of Seven Lakes (Katy). Defeated San Antonio Country Day (San Antonio) 131-62 as Brandon Peters had 27 points. Also won 128-83 at Westside (Houston). Next: Friday vs. Kamehameha (Honolulu) in Iolani Classic in Honolulu.
7. Ames, Iowa (3-0)
Previous: 7. Result: Defeated Waukee 70-38 as Doug McDermott scored 22 points and Harrison Barnes 21. Next: Thursday vs. Waukegan, Ill.
8. Milton, Ga. (7-0)
Previous: 8. Results: Won 75-40 at Roswell as Jordan Loyd had 16 points. Beat previously undefeated Pope 59-38. Defeated Norcross 71-67 as Julian Royal scored 20. Next: Saturday vs. Dunbar (Fort Myers, Fla.) in City of Palms Classic.
9. St. Benedict's Prep, Newark, N.J. (2-0)*
Previous: 9. Results: Defeated Upper Room Christian (Dix Hills, N.Y.) 99-41 as Myck Kabongo had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Defeated Edison Academy (Edison) 79-52 as Aaron Brown had 13 points. Next: Wednesday vs. Hun School (Princeton).
10. Bloomington South, Bloomington, Ind. (4-0)
Previous: 11. Results: Won 72-43 at Southport (Indianapolis) as Erik Fromm scored 17. Defeated Terre Haute North (Terre Haute) 54-42 as Dee Davis had 18 points and four steals. Next: Friday vs. Lawrence Central (Indianapolis).
11. Montrose Christian, Rockville, Md. (3-0)*
Previous: 12. Results: Josh Hairston had 29 points in a 63-47 win vs. Theodore Roosevelt (Washington, D.C.) in Caron Butler Classic at Coolidge High (Washington). Won 72-45 at Liberty (Remington, Va.) as Terrence Ross and Michael Carrera had 14 points. Defeated St. Mary's Ryken (Leonardtown) 74-59 as Ross scored 32. Next: Thursday vs. Kahuku, Hawaii, in Iolani Classic.
12. Whitney Young, Chicago (2-0)
Previous: 13. Result: Defeated then-No. 19 Columbia (Decatur, Ga.) 67-46 as Ahmad Starks scored 17. Next: Wednesday vs. Al Raby (Chicago).
13. Gonzaga, Washington (6-0)*
Previous: 17. Results: Won own Gonzaga D.C. Classic, defeating then-No. 10 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) 62-59 in final as Tyler Thornton scored 18. Next: Friday vs. Moanalua (Honolulu) in Iolani Classic.
14. Pine Crest, Fort Lauderdale (7-0)
Previous: 14. Result: Won A-Rod Classic in Miami, defeating University (Fort Lauderdale) 72-56 in final as Brandon Knight had 27 points. Next: Today vs. Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs).
15. Mater Dei, Santa Ana, Calif. (6-1)
Previous: 10. Results: Gary Franklin scored 24 points in a 70-67 win vs. Chantilly, Va., in Gonzaga D.C. Classic in Washington. Defeated Bishop McNamara (Forestville, Md.) 74-66 in D.C. Classic as Tyler Lamb had 19 points. Lost 62-59 to then-No. 17 Gonzaga (Washington) in final of D.C. Classic. Next: Dec. 22 vs. Dos Pueblos (Goleta).
16. DeMatha, Hyattsville, Md. (5-0)*
Previous: 15. Results: Quinn Cook scored 22 points in a 71-59 win at Coolidge (Washington, D.C.) in Caron Butler Classic. Defeated Archbishop Carroll (Washington) 70-47 as Cook scored 20. Next: Today vs. Bishop Ireton (Alexandria, Va.).
17. Rice, New York (1-0)
Previous: 16. Result: Opened with a 56-47 win vs. All Hallows (Bronx) as Jermaine Sanders had 17 points and Shane Southwell 15. Next: Wednesday vs. St. Francis Prep (Fresh Meadows).
18. Provine, Jackson, Miss. (8-0)
Previous: 20. Results: Defeated Callaway (Jackson) 69-68 as Jarvis Summers scored 18. Defeated Forest Hill (Jackson) as Marcellis Hansberry had 19 points. Next: Thursday vs. Bailey Magnet (Jackson).
19. Winter Park, Fla. (6-1)
Previous: not ranked. Result: Adam Jones had 13 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks in a 55-52 defeat of then-No. 18 Montverde Academy (Montverde) in final of Hoops with a Heart in Oviedo. Next: Wednesday vs. East River (Orlando).
20. Taft, Woodland Hills, Calif. (3-1)
Previous: 21. Result: Idle. Next: Friday at Eldorado (Las Vegas).
21. Christ School, Arden, N.C. (9-1)
Previous: 22. Results: Defeated Rabun Gap, Ga., 80-67 as Eric Smith hit seven three-pointers. Won 70-35 at Asheville School (Asheville) as Lucas Troutman and DaMarcus Harrison each scored 16. Next: Today at Asheville Christian Academy (Asheville).
22. St. Anthony, Jersey City (0-0)
Previous: 23. Result: Idle. Opens: Friday vs. Edison Academy (Edison).
23. White Station, Memphis (5-0)
Previous: 24. Results: Won 86-71 at Warren Central (Bowling Green, Ky.) as Joe Jackson had 31 points and Andre Hollins 26. Next: Thursday vs. East (Memphis).
24. Federal Way, Wash. (4-0)
Previous: 25. Results: Won 63-41 at Kentwood (Covington) as Cole Dickerson had 18 points and five rebounds. Also defeated Kentridge (Kent) 58-52. Next: Today at Auburn.
25. Montverde Academy, Montverde, Fla. (6-1)*
Previous: 18. Results: Lost 55-52 to then-unranked Winter Park. Kaleb Clyburn had 15 points, six assists and five steals in a 79-31 win at Mount Dora. Clyburn had 12 points, seven steals and six assists in a 86-31 defeat of Forest Lake Academy (Apopka). Next: Saturday vs. Dudley (Greensboro, N.C.) in City of Palms Classic.
Dropped out: No. 19 Columbia, Decatur, Ga.
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*-Does not participate in postseason state tournament.
NOTE: Schools are ranked based on a team's results, strength of schedule and quality of players. Next rankings run Jan. 12.
Wrenshall (Minn.) girls hoops team blanked in 65-0 loss
WRENSHALL, Minn. (AP) — It was just one of those nights for the Wrenshall girls basketball team, who lost 65-0 at home to Moose Lake-Willow River.
Wrenshall coach Michelle Blanchard says she's got a young, inexperienced team this year and on Thursday the "shots just weren't going in."
Moose Lake-Willow River coach Andrew Miller says he played his junior varsity players for nearly all of the second half, when his offense scored 25 points.
He says the Wrenshall team played hard the whole game and had chances to score. He reviewed the video tape and found they missed 11 layups.
It's been a rough week for the Wrens (0-5). They lost 102-20 on Monday to Floodwood
Wrenshall coach Michelle Blanchard says she's got a young, inexperienced team this year and on Thursday the "shots just weren't going in."
Moose Lake-Willow River coach Andrew Miller says he played his junior varsity players for nearly all of the second half, when his offense scored 25 points.
He says the Wrenshall team played hard the whole game and had chances to score. He reviewed the video tape and found they missed 11 layups.
It's been a rough week for the Wrens (0-5). They lost 102-20 on Monday to Floodwood
PSAL clears Lincoln's Kamari Murphy to join Railsplitters on court
By ZACH BRAZILLER
Lincoln forward Kamari Murphy has been cleared by the PSAL to join the Railsplitters on the court, Department of Education spokesperson Margie Feinberg told The Post Monday afternoon.
Murphy, who transferred to the Coney Island powerhouse from Bishop Ford last week, will join Lincoln for tomorrow’s Brooklyn AA league game at Transit Tech, coach Dwayne (Tiny) Morton said, after the forward logged a league-required eight practices.
"I think he's a huge addition," Morton said. "We needed someone inside who can run the floor and score for us."
Although Rule 3.2 of the PSAL’s Student-Athlete Eligibility Rules and Regulations on the PSAL official site states: “If a student was on a team’s active roster in a sport in any high school (public, parochial or private), that student may not participate in the same sport during the same season, for any other team,” Feinberg said Murphy wasn’t on the Bishop Ford active roster as of Dec. 4, when the investigation by eligibility coordinator Alan Blanc began. He participated in seven scrimmages with the Falcons, but not in any regular-season games.
“I figured the process had to take its time and take its course,” Murphy’s stepfather Kaheem Draper said. “I’m just happy for him.”
CHSAA and Bishop Ford president Ray Nash feels differently. Calling the decision "mind-boggling," he said it sets a bad precedent considering Murphy was on Bishop Ford's roster in the league's media guide and on the Falcons' active roster as of Dec. 1.
"I don't know how they get around that rule, which is theirs, but evidently they have," he said. "They interpret their rules the way they want. ... When a kid leaves during the season and is eligible a week later, what kind of message does that send to kids?"
"I don't think they uphold their role of being educators," he added, "but that's only my opinion."
Murphy, a 6-foot-8 power forward, is being recruited by Providence, St. John’s, Virginia and Virginia Tech, and felt he needed a grander stage to exhibit his skills. Bishop Ford plays in the lower-level CHSAA Class A, while Lincoln competes in the PSAL Class AA.
“At this point he wants to be challenged a bit more as far as being an athlete is concerned,” Draper, who was a volunteer assistant coach of Ford's freshman basketball team, said last week. “You have 'A' and 'AA' basketball. He feels he’s good enough to play on that level on a consistent basis to challenge himself for the next level.”
Murphy enrolled at Lincoln last Thursday and was on the bench for the Railsplitters' games against Robeson later that day and All Hallows on Sunday. Murphy has adjusted well to the change, Draper said. The surroundings were familiar since his sister graduated from Lincoln.
“It’s exactly what he thought it was,” Draper said. “He’s pretty happy.”
zbraziller@nypost.com
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Lincoln forward Kamari Murphy has been cleared by the PSAL to join the Railsplitters on the court, Department of Education spokesperson Margie Feinberg told The Post Monday afternoon.
Murphy, who transferred to the Coney Island powerhouse from Bishop Ford last week, will join Lincoln for tomorrow’s Brooklyn AA league game at Transit Tech, coach Dwayne (Tiny) Morton said, after the forward logged a league-required eight practices.
"I think he's a huge addition," Morton said. "We needed someone inside who can run the floor and score for us."
Although Rule 3.2 of the PSAL’s Student-Athlete Eligibility Rules and Regulations on the PSAL official site states: “If a student was on a team’s active roster in a sport in any high school (public, parochial or private), that student may not participate in the same sport during the same season, for any other team,” Feinberg said Murphy wasn’t on the Bishop Ford active roster as of Dec. 4, when the investigation by eligibility coordinator Alan Blanc began. He participated in seven scrimmages with the Falcons, but not in any regular-season games.
“I figured the process had to take its time and take its course,” Murphy’s stepfather Kaheem Draper said. “I’m just happy for him.”
CHSAA and Bishop Ford president Ray Nash feels differently. Calling the decision "mind-boggling," he said it sets a bad precedent considering Murphy was on Bishop Ford's roster in the league's media guide and on the Falcons' active roster as of Dec. 1.
"I don't know how they get around that rule, which is theirs, but evidently they have," he said. "They interpret their rules the way they want. ... When a kid leaves during the season and is eligible a week later, what kind of message does that send to kids?"
"I don't think they uphold their role of being educators," he added, "but that's only my opinion."
Murphy, a 6-foot-8 power forward, is being recruited by Providence, St. John’s, Virginia and Virginia Tech, and felt he needed a grander stage to exhibit his skills. Bishop Ford plays in the lower-level CHSAA Class A, while Lincoln competes in the PSAL Class AA.
“At this point he wants to be challenged a bit more as far as being an athlete is concerned,” Draper, who was a volunteer assistant coach of Ford's freshman basketball team, said last week. “You have 'A' and 'AA' basketball. He feels he’s good enough to play on that level on a consistent basis to challenge himself for the next level.”
Murphy enrolled at Lincoln last Thursday and was on the bench for the Railsplitters' games against Robeson later that day and All Hallows on Sunday. Murphy has adjusted well to the change, Draper said. The surroundings were familiar since his sister graduated from Lincoln.
“It’s exactly what he thought it was,” Draper said. “He’s pretty happy.”
zbraziller@nypost.com
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Celtics win 11th straight, beat Grizzlies
The Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game and extended their lead in the NBA standings with a 110-105 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Paul Pierce scored 19 points and Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 each for Boston, which led by eight points with 2:49 left before Memphis answered with six straight points to get within two with 90 seconds left.
Kevin Garnett's jump shot from the top of the key stopped the rally, and Allen sealed it for the Celtics by hitting a 3-pointer as the shot clock was running out with 17.5 seconds left.
Rudy Gay led the Grizzlies with 23 points.
Nuggets 102, Thunder 93
In Denver, Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points _ his fourth straight game with at least 30 _ as Denver beat Oklahoma City for the fifth straight time.
J.R. Smith added 19 points for the Nuggets, who opened a 3-1/2 game lead atop the Northwest Division.
Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 32 points for his ninth straight game of 25 or more, the longest active streak in the NBA.
Trailing by 15 points at halftime, the Thunder managed to get within 96-88 with 57 seconds remaining, but the Nuggets hit all six of their subsequent free throws, posting an 11th win in 12 home games.
Mavericks 94, Hornets 90
In Dallas, the hosts squandered a 21-point lead before recovering to defeat New Orleans.
J.J. Barea scored a season-high 23 points and Dirk Nowitzki scored four of his season-low 10 in the final minute.
After a poor first half New Orleans coach Jeff Bower benched all of his starters except Chris Paul and the Hornets fought back to square the game at 60-60.
Stung into action, the Mavericks again took the ascendancy and went ahead 90-83 when Nowitzki made a 20-footer in the final minute of their fourth straight victory.
Paul had 20 points, 16 assists and five steals for New Orleans.
Magic 106, Pacers 98
In Orlando, Florida, Dwight Howard overcame a slow start to finish with 21 points and 23 rebounds, leading Orlando past Indiana.
Vince Carter, who missed the previous two days of practice with illness and injury, added 28 points for the Magic.
Mike Dunleavy had 26 points for Indiana, which led 34-17 early in the second quarter, but Orlando got within a point by halftime. Consecutive 3-pointers in the final two minutes opened a decisive eight-point lead.
Timberwolves 110, Jazz 108
In Salt Lake City, Jonny Flynn scored the go-ahead layup with 3 seconds left as Minnesota edged Utah.
Deron Williams had a season-high 38 points and added 13 assists for Utah, but his 3-pointer just before the final buzzer was off the mark.
Minnesota snapped a four-game losing streak. Two of the Timberwolves meager four wins this season have come against the Jazz.
Flynn finished with 28 points _ eight more than he had ever scored in an NBA game, while Corey Brewer tied his career high with 22 points.
The Jazz made just 21 of 37 free throws.
Clippers 97, Wizards 95
In Los Angeles, Eric Gordon matched his season high with 29 points and hit his final free throw with 11 seconds left to lift Los Angeles past Washington.
Chris Kaman had 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Clippers, who overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half.
Caron Butler scored nine of his 20 points in the final 2:43 for the Wizards, including a 3-pointer with 11.8 seconds left.
Gordon's 1-for-2 effort at the line followed, then Washington's Earl Boykins _ formerly of the Clippers _ lost control of his dribble in the frontcourt with about 4 seconds left.
The Wizards, who lost their fifth straight game by a sum of just 11 points.
76ers 117, Warriors 101
In Philadelphia, the hosts snapped a 12-game losing streak, beating Golden State.
Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Allen Iverson scored 20 points in his best game since returning to the 76ers.
Young used an 11-of-15 effort in the first half to give the Sixers a rare comfortable lead.
Corey Maggette's 24 points led the Warriors, who lost a third straight in the finale of a five-game trip.
Paul Pierce scored 19 points and Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 each for Boston, which led by eight points with 2:49 left before Memphis answered with six straight points to get within two with 90 seconds left.
Kevin Garnett's jump shot from the top of the key stopped the rally, and Allen sealed it for the Celtics by hitting a 3-pointer as the shot clock was running out with 17.5 seconds left.
Rudy Gay led the Grizzlies with 23 points.
Nuggets 102, Thunder 93
In Denver, Carmelo Anthony scored 31 points _ his fourth straight game with at least 30 _ as Denver beat Oklahoma City for the fifth straight time.
J.R. Smith added 19 points for the Nuggets, who opened a 3-1/2 game lead atop the Northwest Division.
Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 32 points for his ninth straight game of 25 or more, the longest active streak in the NBA.
Trailing by 15 points at halftime, the Thunder managed to get within 96-88 with 57 seconds remaining, but the Nuggets hit all six of their subsequent free throws, posting an 11th win in 12 home games.
Mavericks 94, Hornets 90
In Dallas, the hosts squandered a 21-point lead before recovering to defeat New Orleans.
J.J. Barea scored a season-high 23 points and Dirk Nowitzki scored four of his season-low 10 in the final minute.
After a poor first half New Orleans coach Jeff Bower benched all of his starters except Chris Paul and the Hornets fought back to square the game at 60-60.
Stung into action, the Mavericks again took the ascendancy and went ahead 90-83 when Nowitzki made a 20-footer in the final minute of their fourth straight victory.
Paul had 20 points, 16 assists and five steals for New Orleans.
Magic 106, Pacers 98
In Orlando, Florida, Dwight Howard overcame a slow start to finish with 21 points and 23 rebounds, leading Orlando past Indiana.
Vince Carter, who missed the previous two days of practice with illness and injury, added 28 points for the Magic.
Mike Dunleavy had 26 points for Indiana, which led 34-17 early in the second quarter, but Orlando got within a point by halftime. Consecutive 3-pointers in the final two minutes opened a decisive eight-point lead.
Timberwolves 110, Jazz 108
In Salt Lake City, Jonny Flynn scored the go-ahead layup with 3 seconds left as Minnesota edged Utah.
Deron Williams had a season-high 38 points and added 13 assists for Utah, but his 3-pointer just before the final buzzer was off the mark.
Minnesota snapped a four-game losing streak. Two of the Timberwolves meager four wins this season have come against the Jazz.
Flynn finished with 28 points _ eight more than he had ever scored in an NBA game, while Corey Brewer tied his career high with 22 points.
The Jazz made just 21 of 37 free throws.
Clippers 97, Wizards 95
In Los Angeles, Eric Gordon matched his season high with 29 points and hit his final free throw with 11 seconds left to lift Los Angeles past Washington.
Chris Kaman had 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter for the Clippers, who overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half.
Caron Butler scored nine of his 20 points in the final 2:43 for the Wizards, including a 3-pointer with 11.8 seconds left.
Gordon's 1-for-2 effort at the line followed, then Washington's Earl Boykins _ formerly of the Clippers _ lost control of his dribble in the frontcourt with about 4 seconds left.
The Wizards, who lost their fifth straight game by a sum of just 11 points.
76ers 117, Warriors 101
In Philadelphia, the hosts snapped a 12-game losing streak, beating Golden State.
Thaddeus Young had 26 points and 14 rebounds, and Allen Iverson scored 20 points in his best game since returning to the 76ers.
Young used an 11-of-15 effort in the first half to give the Sixers a rare comfortable lead.
Corey Maggette's 24 points led the Warriors, who lost a third straight in the finale of a five-game trip.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Yesterday's Hoops News
Conti Carries Cross over Forest Hills
(Junior Swingman scores 22 and Holds Uconn Bound Harkless to 14)
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/conti_carries_cross_over_forest_Xmqfg9LehV30NJvBFBM35M
Shaq Attack: Stokes leads lincoln past All Hallows
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/shaq_attack_stokes_leads_lincoln_dduq7LfNfwRoufbu8X6nFL
Five alive: Wadleigh's streak continues against Molloy
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/five_alive_wadleigh_streak_continues_89LnuNrqvsy7DNNdkCbbjN
Villanova Bound Senior Forward has 26pts, 9 rebs, and 4 blocks in dominating performance
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/pinkston_carries_loughlin_over_jefferson_ZPIguB2Ai2n4QpQWV5mCfL
(Junior Swingman scores 22 and Holds Uconn Bound Harkless to 14)
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/conti_carries_cross_over_forest_Xmqfg9LehV30NJvBFBM35M
Shaq Attack: Stokes leads lincoln past All Hallows
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/shaq_attack_stokes_leads_lincoln_dduq7LfNfwRoufbu8X6nFL
Five alive: Wadleigh's streak continues against Molloy
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/five_alive_wadleigh_streak_continues_89LnuNrqvsy7DNNdkCbbjN
Villanova Bound Senior Forward has 26pts, 9 rebs, and 4 blocks in dominating performance
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/pinkston_carries_loughlin_over_jefferson_ZPIguB2Ai2n4QpQWV5mCfL
Funsport Regular Season Concludes, Playoffs Next
Pictured: Isiah WhiteheadWritten BY: Thomas "Tippy" Mcternan
The final weekend of regular season pool play in the Funsport Junior Pros tournament at JHS 113 in Brooklyn saw several teams on the "bubble" battle for playoff spots while four pool leaders finish unbeaten at 5-0 to secure the top seeds in the upcoming playoffs. Sixteen of the original 30 teams will now begin a single-elimination playoff round, leading to the January 3 Championship Finals at Madison Square Garden.
Gauchos-Mapp needed two wins on Saturday to qualify as the third seed in Pool C, and they got it done, edging Future Ones 52-51 and defeating Riverside Blue 50-22. The game against Future Ones was close throughout with the Gauchos getting the "W" when Kelvin Riley (Mount Carmel, NYC) converted an inbounds pass underneath with 30 seconds left. DeAnte Burton (Williamsburg, New London CT) topped the Gauchos (3-2) with 12 points and steady play at the point, while Riley, Devonte Green (Robert Moses, Babylon LI), and Jaquan McKennon (Allen AME, Queens) added 10 points apiece. Anton McNeil (Environmental Science, NYC) netted a game-high 27 points for Future Ones (2-3), which fell out of playoff contention with the loss.
The City also punched their playoff ticket with a pair of victories, giving them a 4-1 record and the second seed in Pool B. Their big win was a 59-54 decision over Riverside-8 behind a clutch fourth quarter performance from Michael Williams (Mott Hall IV Middle, Brooklyn). Williams gave The City the lead for good with two putbacks early in the final period, saved the lead with a key block down the stretch, and sealed the win with a driving left-hand layup with 38 seconds left. He recorded 8 points and 7 rebounds in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Teammate Eric Paschall (Dobbs Ferry Middle, NY) scored a game-high 20 points while Riverside (3-2) was led by Zach Boscar (Birch Wathen Lenox, NYC) with 18 points and Stephen Milhaven (Weber Middle, Port Washington LI) with 13.
C-3 Elite grabbed the last playoff spot with a 3-2 record in Pool A, downing New Heights-Red 54-32 behind Lamont Peebles (IS 323, Brooklyn) with 27 points and 11 rebounds, and Adam Goldsberry (IS 323, Brooklyn) with 21 points.
Above and Beyond (Pool E) became the first team to reach 5-0 with a forfeit win over Team Flagrant (1-4) while Brooklyn Ballers-A (Pool C) also got to 5-0 on Saturday with a 49-44 triumph over LI Lightning, despite being outscored 17-3 in the fourth quarter. Tyrone Johnson (IS 184, Brooklyn) and Neuby St. Hillaire (IS 62, Brooklyn) topped the Ballers with 15 points apiece while Johnson also recorded 7 assists and St. Hillaire grabbed 11 rebounds. The Lightning (0-5) received 13 points from Makai Ortley (Trinity Lutheran, Hicksville LI) and 12 points from Jamel Whitehead (MS 571, Brooklyn).
On Sunday, both Starrett City (Pool A) and NJ Pirates (Pool C) easily swept two games to also head into the playoffs as undefeated first seeds. Starrett spotted St. Mark's a 6-0 lead before taking control with 15-0 run en route to a 64-29 triumph. Isaiah Whitehead (IS 288, Brooklyn) took off in the third quarter with 14 points and 7 boards, finishing with a 23-point, 12-rebound double. Chancellor Ellis (Allen AME, Queens) had 3 three's among his 21 points while Marquis Morton (IS 288, Brooklyn) set a new Junior Pros season-high with 11 assists. Marvin Prochet (IS 14, Brooklyn) topped St. Mark's (3-2) with 12 points. Whitehead later had 16 points and Morton added 15 in an 80-23 romp over New Heights-Red (1-4).
Mike Silverthorn (St. Mary's, Hackettstown NJ) had back-to-back 21 point games, leading the Pirates past F.Y.A. (56-30) and LI Lightning-McNeil (56-49). John Hilliman (Franklin Middle, Somerset NJ) added 13 points against Lightning-McNeil, which received 18 points from Janvier Johnson and 10 points from Raven Owens.
In other results: The final game of the regular season was a down-to-the wire affair as Brooklyn Ballers-B overtook LI Lightning-McNeil in the final quarter and held on for a 36-35 decision. Darius James (MS 88, Brooklyn) had 13 points for the Ballers, who nailed down the second seed in Pool D with a 4-1 record. Jared Wilson had the game-high of 16 points for Lightning-McNeil, which dropped to 2-3 and the third seed in the pool. . Team Underrated (4-1) clinched the second seed in Pool E with a 42-29 triumph over Team Flagrant (1-4). Brandon Tolliver (Riverhead Middle, LI) recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds, Kyle Williams (Freeport Middle, LI) had 8 points and 12 boards, and Chris Davis (Scholars Academy, Queens) added 11 points with 8 rebounds for the winners.
Abyssinian finished pool play at 2-3, receiving a game-high 19 points from Jaquan Hickman (MS 379, NYC) while holding off New Heights-Blue 39-35. Adonis Delarosa (MS 399, Bronx) led New Heights with 15 points and 10 rebounds. . . Earlier, Delarosa had 20 points and 13 boards as New Heights-Blue earned their first win (1-4) with a 67-49 defeat of the Brooklyn Patriots. Aaron Walker (St. Gregory, Brooklyn) dropped a game-high 24 points to top the Patriots (1-4), which led 19-10 after the first quarter. New Heights rallied behind the hot shooting of Kyle Goldfard (Poly Prep, Brooklyn), who knocked down six three-pointers and matched Delarosa with 20 points. . . Ty Jerome (Masters, Westchester NY) netted five three's for Riverside-7 (2-3) in their season-ending win over Elite NYC (1-4).
Gauchos-Mapp needed two wins on Saturday to qualify as the third seed in Pool C, and they got it done, edging Future Ones 52-51 and defeating Riverside Blue 50-22. The game against Future Ones was close throughout with the Gauchos getting the "W" when Kelvin Riley (Mount Carmel, NYC) converted an inbounds pass underneath with 30 seconds left. DeAnte Burton (Williamsburg, New London CT) topped the Gauchos (3-2) with 12 points and steady play at the point, while Riley, Devonte Green (Robert Moses, Babylon LI), and Jaquan McKennon (Allen AME, Queens) added 10 points apiece. Anton McNeil (Environmental Science, NYC) netted a game-high 27 points for Future Ones (2-3), which fell out of playoff contention with the loss.
The City also punched their playoff ticket with a pair of victories, giving them a 4-1 record and the second seed in Pool B. Their big win was a 59-54 decision over Riverside-8 behind a clutch fourth quarter performance from Michael Williams (Mott Hall IV Middle, Brooklyn). Williams gave The City the lead for good with two putbacks early in the final period, saved the lead with a key block down the stretch, and sealed the win with a driving left-hand layup with 38 seconds left. He recorded 8 points and 7 rebounds in the fourth quarter, finishing the game with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Teammate Eric Paschall (Dobbs Ferry Middle, NY) scored a game-high 20 points while Riverside (3-2) was led by Zach Boscar (Birch Wathen Lenox, NYC) with 18 points and Stephen Milhaven (Weber Middle, Port Washington LI) with 13.
C-3 Elite grabbed the last playoff spot with a 3-2 record in Pool A, downing New Heights-Red 54-32 behind Lamont Peebles (IS 323, Brooklyn) with 27 points and 11 rebounds, and Adam Goldsberry (IS 323, Brooklyn) with 21 points.
Above and Beyond (Pool E) became the first team to reach 5-0 with a forfeit win over Team Flagrant (1-4) while Brooklyn Ballers-A (Pool C) also got to 5-0 on Saturday with a 49-44 triumph over LI Lightning, despite being outscored 17-3 in the fourth quarter. Tyrone Johnson (IS 184, Brooklyn) and Neuby St. Hillaire (IS 62, Brooklyn) topped the Ballers with 15 points apiece while Johnson also recorded 7 assists and St. Hillaire grabbed 11 rebounds. The Lightning (0-5) received 13 points from Makai Ortley (Trinity Lutheran, Hicksville LI) and 12 points from Jamel Whitehead (MS 571, Brooklyn).
On Sunday, both Starrett City (Pool A) and NJ Pirates (Pool C) easily swept two games to also head into the playoffs as undefeated first seeds. Starrett spotted St. Mark's a 6-0 lead before taking control with 15-0 run en route to a 64-29 triumph. Isaiah Whitehead (IS 288, Brooklyn) took off in the third quarter with 14 points and 7 boards, finishing with a 23-point, 12-rebound double. Chancellor Ellis (Allen AME, Queens) had 3 three's among his 21 points while Marquis Morton (IS 288, Brooklyn) set a new Junior Pros season-high with 11 assists. Marvin Prochet (IS 14, Brooklyn) topped St. Mark's (3-2) with 12 points. Whitehead later had 16 points and Morton added 15 in an 80-23 romp over New Heights-Red (1-4).
Mike Silverthorn (St. Mary's, Hackettstown NJ) had back-to-back 21 point games, leading the Pirates past F.Y.A. (56-30) and LI Lightning-McNeil (56-49). John Hilliman (Franklin Middle, Somerset NJ) added 13 points against Lightning-McNeil, which received 18 points from Janvier Johnson and 10 points from Raven Owens.
In other results: The final game of the regular season was a down-to-the wire affair as Brooklyn Ballers-B overtook LI Lightning-McNeil in the final quarter and held on for a 36-35 decision. Darius James (MS 88, Brooklyn) had 13 points for the Ballers, who nailed down the second seed in Pool D with a 4-1 record. Jared Wilson had the game-high of 16 points for Lightning-McNeil, which dropped to 2-3 and the third seed in the pool. . Team Underrated (4-1) clinched the second seed in Pool E with a 42-29 triumph over Team Flagrant (1-4). Brandon Tolliver (Riverhead Middle, LI) recorded 12 points and 11 rebounds, Kyle Williams (Freeport Middle, LI) had 8 points and 12 boards, and Chris Davis (Scholars Academy, Queens) added 11 points with 8 rebounds for the winners.
Abyssinian finished pool play at 2-3, receiving a game-high 19 points from Jaquan Hickman (MS 379, NYC) while holding off New Heights-Blue 39-35. Adonis Delarosa (MS 399, Bronx) led New Heights with 15 points and 10 rebounds. . . Earlier, Delarosa had 20 points and 13 boards as New Heights-Blue earned their first win (1-4) with a 67-49 defeat of the Brooklyn Patriots. Aaron Walker (St. Gregory, Brooklyn) dropped a game-high 24 points to top the Patriots (1-4), which led 19-10 after the first quarter. New Heights rallied behind the hot shooting of Kyle Goldfard (Poly Prep, Brooklyn), who knocked down six three-pointers and matched Delarosa with 20 points. . . Ty Jerome (Masters, Westchester NY) netted five three's for Riverside-7 (2-3) in their season-ending win over Elite NYC (1-4).
Friday, December 11, 2009
Maurice Harkless Links
Written BY: Nathan Blue aka Real Scout
With the committment of Maurice Harkless 6'8 2011 to The University of Connecticut, there comes a great deal of media attention. Here are MOST of the articles, blogs, that were mentioning his name. Oh yeah Kentucky fans, Harkless never visited UK because he couldnt afford the flight and Hotel for a couple of days stay, and he was hurt. But, he had a offer from Kentucky, and I spoke with the coaching staff the day before the committ. They like others wanted harkless to delay, but he was excited about winning a championship or two at Uconn.
Oh yeah Shouts to Tammy and her daughter who's headed to St. John's Fisher College (Rochester NY) in the fall of 2010.
Harkless Links
Harkless headed to uconn (Zagsblog)
http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/12/09/harkless-headed-to-uconn/
Forest Hills HS Junior Maurice Harkless committs to Uconn (NY Daily News)
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high_school/2009/12/09/2009-12-09_maurice_harkless_commits_to_uconn.html
Uconn Gets Commitment from New York Wing (Hartford Courant)
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-men/hc-ucmennotes1210.artdec10,0,7807067.story
Uconn gets Verbal Comitment from Junior (REPAM.com)
http://www.repam.com/articles/2009/12/09/sports/college/doc4b20743d76679176028913.txt
16-Year-Old Harkless said he'll play for Uconn Men (Greenwich time)
http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/ci_13963979
Harkless commits to Connecticut (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/f/print/blogs/zach_braziller/maurice_harkless_commits_to_uconn_bWFUUquHuAjZ5anLwBEqoI
Citing natural fit and desire to win, Harkless Picks Uconn (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/maurice_harkless_picks_uconn_VYUSLjNqII9eYcDHXAliBK
Top NYC recruit Maurice Harkless Chooses Uconn over kentucky (Examiner)
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-28793-Hartford-Sports-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Top-NYC-recruit-Maurice-Harkless-chooses-UConn-over-Kentucky-and-three-metroarea-schools
Harkless Commits to Uconn (Sox & Dawgs)
http://soxanddawgs.com/2009/12/09/harkless-commits-to-uconn/
I like Everything (Rivals.com)
http://connecticut.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1026888
Harkless makes decision (Nychoops.net)
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1026728
Harkless keys Second half run (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/victory_edison_basketball_roundup_JBKyjMLUl3AX7BqNU051uJ
With the committment of Maurice Harkless 6'8 2011 to The University of Connecticut, there comes a great deal of media attention. Here are MOST of the articles, blogs, that were mentioning his name. Oh yeah Kentucky fans, Harkless never visited UK because he couldnt afford the flight and Hotel for a couple of days stay, and he was hurt. But, he had a offer from Kentucky, and I spoke with the coaching staff the day before the committ. They like others wanted harkless to delay, but he was excited about winning a championship or two at Uconn.
Oh yeah Shouts to Tammy and her daughter who's headed to St. John's Fisher College (Rochester NY) in the fall of 2010.
Harkless Links
Harkless headed to uconn (Zagsblog)
http://www.zagsblog.com/2009/12/09/harkless-headed-to-uconn/
Forest Hills HS Junior Maurice Harkless committs to Uconn (NY Daily News)
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high_school/2009/12/09/2009-12-09_maurice_harkless_commits_to_uconn.html
Uconn Gets Commitment from New York Wing (Hartford Courant)
http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-men/hc-ucmennotes1210.artdec10,0,7807067.story
Uconn gets Verbal Comitment from Junior (REPAM.com)
http://www.repam.com/articles/2009/12/09/sports/college/doc4b20743d76679176028913.txt
16-Year-Old Harkless said he'll play for Uconn Men (Greenwich time)
http://www.greenwichtime.com/sports/ci_13963979
Harkless commits to Connecticut (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/f/print/blogs/zach_braziller/maurice_harkless_commits_to_uconn_bWFUUquHuAjZ5anLwBEqoI
Citing natural fit and desire to win, Harkless Picks Uconn (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/maurice_harkless_picks_uconn_VYUSLjNqII9eYcDHXAliBK
Top NYC recruit Maurice Harkless Chooses Uconn over kentucky (Examiner)
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-28793-Hartford-Sports-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Top-NYC-recruit-Maurice-Harkless-chooses-UConn-over-Kentucky-and-three-metroarea-schools
Harkless Commits to Uconn (Sox & Dawgs)
http://soxanddawgs.com/2009/12/09/harkless-commits-to-uconn/
I like Everything (Rivals.com)
http://connecticut.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1026888
Harkless makes decision (Nychoops.net)
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1026728
Harkless keys Second half run (NY Post)
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/victory_edison_basketball_roundup_JBKyjMLUl3AX7BqNU051uJ
Guess who's back?
If you didnt know, I've been a little busy. Most know about 6'8 Maurice Harkless (2011) committing to Uconn. But, another Real Scout Family member wasnt doing too well. Out of school and working a dead end job, Sal Patricio is back. The city's second leading scorer in 2004 behind Sebastain Telfair. Patricio was the best shooter, I've ever coached.
After playing at Bryant HS and transfering to Florida Prep. He played his freshman year at Hofstra, and wasnt happy. So he went to Blinn Community College TX for his sophomore year to and then signed with D1 St. Francis College (NY). After not graduating he went to St. Catherine in Kentucky (NAIA), family problems brought him back home, and this week Patricio is in the process if enrolling in Farmingdale College D3.
While this may not seem like big news to you most. Just seeing this kid get back on his feet is a good enough thing to mention.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Real Scout Rant...about life
Written By: Nathan Blue
School is almost over for me. Thank ya lordi lord! I got a couple of professors who arent pleased with my essays. I have one Oral presentation for a business class thats due next week. Topic is "Act like a chairman of a corporation and discuss it's functions"
Ummm, call me David Stern because im doing the NBA thing for this class project. Lol
I still don't know whats going on for me after i obtain my college degree in Spring of 2011. I hold a B+ avg, so thats good.
I've considered college coaching, highschool coaching, nba scouting, or staying at my current employement which barley pays the bills.
So, i wake up everyday until then reading all the blogs, wishing my naia kids, d2 kids, d3 kids, d1kids, and college grads good luck.
I really just spend time reading sites that have informative stuff, talk to family and friends. I got a cousin in NC who's up and coming. 13years old.
Recently got into the who twitter.com phase, and I dont write too many stories because it's boredline snitching and I'm down with the stop snitching campaign.
I knew Leroy Fludd 6'5 2012 was going to Boys & Girls Hs from Grady, before the
media. I coached him with Juice in rumble in the bronx 16s.
The same way, you will read about Kamari Murphy 6'8 PF Bishop Ford is now attending Lincoln. He's already been there for a couple of days from my close sources.
He's one of my favorite big men 6'8 15yr old junior! Wake Forest and others are involved, great kid, great family support.
Speaking of message boards & blogs. I love redmen.com and OTHERS ALIKE. Those fan affilated sites are dope. I really wish i could go on and talk hoops, but i cant. Since I like a array of colleges.
While, boards like that have some of the most informative die hard fans in hoops. I'm going to get roasted for not sending anybody to Sju or other locals.
I still don't know whats going on for me after i obtain my college degree in Spring of 2011. I hold a B+ avg, so thats good.
I've considered college coaching, highschool coaching, nba scouting, or staying at my current employement which barley pays the bills.
So, i wake up everyday until then reading all the blogs, wishing my naia kids, d2 kids, d3 kids, d1kids, and college grads good luck.
I really just spend time reading sites that have informative stuff, talk to family and friends. I got a cousin in NC who's up and coming. 13years old.
Recently got into the who twitter.com phase, and I dont write too many stories because it's boredline snitching and I'm down with the stop snitching campaign.
I knew Leroy Fludd 6'5 2012 was going to Boys & Girls Hs from Grady, before the
media. I coached him with Juice in rumble in the bronx 16s.
The same way, you will read about Kamari Murphy 6'8 PF Bishop Ford is now attending Lincoln. He's already been there for a couple of days from my close sources.
He's one of my favorite big men 6'8 15yr old junior! Wake Forest and others are involved, great kid, great family support.
Speaking of message boards & blogs. I love redmen.com and OTHERS ALIKE. Those fan affilated sites are dope. I really wish i could go on and talk hoops, but i cant. Since I like a array of colleges.
While, boards like that have some of the most informative die hard fans in hoops. I'm going to get roasted for not sending anybody to Sju or other locals.
Man, id love to NOT watch a kid 8 hrs away, driving up and down route 95 in a rent a car, worried about the DC Sniper part II.
I stay off all fans sites because while they are the blood of the program, and recruits do read them. I know kids who get turned off by sites affialted with programs and some d1 coaches that hate them. But ball is ball, while you will have your positive fans, there will always be SOME negative fans who, want to just say "You did this and that Nate Blue."
Which mostly is made up by some huge consipircy theory. Or just made to make me get defensive.
I stay off all fans sites because while they are the blood of the program, and recruits do read them. I know kids who get turned off by sites affialted with programs and some d1 coaches that hate them. But ball is ball, while you will have your positive fans, there will always be SOME negative fans who, want to just say "You did this and that Nate Blue."
Which mostly is made up by some huge consipircy theory. Or just made to make me get defensive.
I know omari lawerence very well, i coached malik stith in 10th grade, Rob Thomas, Justin Burrell, OZ, I helped Norm get the first ever NYC committ in CV, what about Melquan who de-committed from there, Will Harris who wanted to go, Weyinmi who wanted to go, or Greedy who had the option.
I spoke to Eugene Lawrence and gave him my take when he was talking about going to prep for a year or unc charollte. I tried to help them with Shamari Spears.
I knew sylvan wasnt going when he was in uva on his own dime for extra days, being showed around campus by Will Harris, who told me everything.
The problem in this game, man i hate to say is a socially more than anything. I consider myself a guy who watches alot of basketball and watches what translates as years progress, so I am you.
Except if a certain ACC Head Coach askes me at 12:30am "What are we doing
wrong, my assts are horrible."
The problem in this game, man i hate to say is a socially more than anything. I consider myself a guy who watches alot of basketball and watches what translates as years progress, so I am you.
Except if a certain ACC Head Coach askes me at 12:30am "What are we doing
wrong, my assts are horrible."
My reply is "It's freaking 1230am, how about grab some offensive rebounds to create second shots and get more cutting than pick and rolls. You need more guards on your roster, and some high IQ kids."
But as that acc coach does trust my "little bit" of input and we developed a relationship.
But as that acc coach does trust my "little bit" of input and we developed a relationship.
I have some people who dont value my opinion and its a constant battle, when in the end. Im making under 50,000 a yr and theyre getting hAlf a Million! I'm trying to help you win, but i'm the fool for trying to help you get a quality under the radar player, who as my man Rob says is "High Risk, High Reward", you gotta have some of those.
On a real random note, please read very carefully. Shouts to Worldwide Wes. We had some real good convos. I know you're wondering why bring this up. Because mentally i feel like www (at a smaller scale), what the media writes about him is good and bad, but no gas...he's so real..like if you can hate on wes and bad mouth him and not meet him, that's crazy. I dont need anything from uncle wes, but he's a good source of advice if you ever do get to brush shoulders with him, thats my uncle. He's considered the most powerful man in sports.
They always try and throw him under the bus, imagine me.
Nathan Blue high school coach, scout, blog, mentor, go to college, respect everybody (to a fault), and have a hundred kids you never heard of. I met agents in the past but do no business with then nor need to.
It's just you will always see that one big name kid in the media, like villanueva or whoever and you say"Nate trying to get paid.". When in relailty its "Nate works with avgerage kids who wouldnt get a scholarship and probably knock you upside your head and take your ipod,
but instead he gets the kid some publicity and is off the streets and into a college."
Ima tell you what my mentor Rodney Parker used to say "If a kid got a 90avg and is getting 25ppg he doesnt need my help. But i'll take the kid from the hood,with the talent, bad grades, and great personality and make em into something. ".
That was real talk rodney and i love you for that, RIP man. Well i'm gonna continue to do me while "some" people for over 10years wonder "what is this guy trying to do, dont trust
him.". Lol
Hopefully everybody has a good weekend. I have a real busy one ahead. Checking Iabbo frosh tourney at sfp out.
Happy B-day to my dude Alex Hall 6'5 SG at St. Catherine College in Kentucky!
Nathan Blue high school coach, scout, blog, mentor, go to college, respect everybody (to a fault), and have a hundred kids you never heard of. I met agents in the past but do no business with then nor need to.
It's just you will always see that one big name kid in the media, like villanueva or whoever and you say"Nate trying to get paid.". When in relailty its "Nate works with avgerage kids who wouldnt get a scholarship and probably knock you upside your head and take your ipod,
but instead he gets the kid some publicity and is off the streets and into a college."
Ima tell you what my mentor Rodney Parker used to say "If a kid got a 90avg and is getting 25ppg he doesnt need my help. But i'll take the kid from the hood,with the talent, bad grades, and great personality and make em into something. ".
That was real talk rodney and i love you for that, RIP man. Well i'm gonna continue to do me while "some" people for over 10years wonder "what is this guy trying to do, dont trust
him.". Lol
Hopefully everybody has a good weekend. I have a real busy one ahead. Checking Iabbo frosh tourney at sfp out.
Happy B-day to my dude Alex Hall 6'5 SG at St. Catherine College in Kentucky!
I'll be in Kentucky soon, i was suppose to fly out this morning to Detroit. They play rookie of the year "Brandon Jennings" tonight. But, this kid Harkless was watching college ball, home with
a broken foot and said "I want to win a title, I know were I fit, let's get this done.".
Maurice Harkless is close to having 5 schools. There will be a video blog of his 5 schools on GothamHoops.com sometime this weekend. The offical committment will be Wed Dec 9th on sny.tv
A lot of people are missing the boat on Mike Poole 6'6 St. Benedicts...hes so nice its crazy. But his level of respect is horrible. No way he gets all these low D1's but, i might have a ACC/
Big East/Big 12 option for him.
a broken foot and said "I want to win a title, I know were I fit, let's get this done.".
Maurice Harkless is close to having 5 schools. There will be a video blog of his 5 schools on GothamHoops.com sometime this weekend. The offical committment will be Wed Dec 9th on sny.tv
A lot of people are missing the boat on Mike Poole 6'6 St. Benedicts...hes so nice its crazy. But his level of respect is horrible. No way he gets all these low D1's but, i might have a ACC/
Big East/Big 12 option for him.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Maurice Harkless future decided soon! (Updated Links)
*MAURICE HARKLESS NEARING DECISION (NBE BASKETBALL REPORT)
*2011 SF Maurice Harkless Will Trim List; UK Involved
*Big Night for the Jersey Boys& Harkless to cut list
*Harkless decision near
2009 BAB CHALLENGE TIPS W/ 16 NYC BOYS TEAMS!!!
NYC Catholic and Public League Compete for City Bragging Rights
New York, NY - Big Apple Basketball, Inc. will host the Sixth Annual Big Apple Basketball Challenge in New York City on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 at Baruch College.
The challenge, which will feature 16 of New York City’s top CHSAA and PSAL teams, is a two-day event designed to show the supremacy of New York City’s CHSAA or PSAL league on the basketball court.
“Even though the overall record has shown that the catholic league has the edge, the event is a great idea and the PSAL has closed the gap,” said high school basketball scouting guru Tom Konchalski. “There are a lot of good inter-borough rivalries in this years matchups and it's the first chance to see a lot of high quality city teams.”
The challenge will feature, CHSAA schools Bishop Loughlin, St. Raymond, Xaverian, All Hallows, Bishop Ford, Holy Cross, Archbishop Molloy and Blessed Sacrament, along with PSAL schools Thomas Jefferson, Wings, Abraham Lincoln, Boys and Girls, Forest Hills, Paul Robeson, Wadleigh and Campus Magnet.
Notable players include: Bishop Loughlin senior, Jayvaughn Pinkston; Wadleigh senior, Malik Thomas (Boston University); Blessed Sacrament’s 6’6 senior, David Samuel; All Hallows senior, Mike Alvarado (Manhattan College); Boys and Girls highly touted junior guard, Mike Taylor; Thomas Jefferson backcourt, David Coley (senior) and Davontay Grace (junior); and Forest Hills 6’7 junior, Maurice Harkless.
Former event standouts include: Lance Stephenson (Lincoln/Cincinnati); Kemba Walker (Rice/UConn); Charles Jenkins (Springfield Gardens/Hofstra); Sylven Landesberg (Holy Cross/Virginia) and Erving Walker (Christ the King/Florida).
Thomas Jefferson, Wings, and Boys and Girls will all be favorites to capture the city crown this year. On the CHSAA side, Bishop Loughlin is expected to be one of the frontrunners for the city title.
"We’re happy once again to showcase many of the top programs and student-athletes in New York City," said BAB President, Jason Curry. “This event has gained a lot of momentum and continues to be one of the premier tip-off events for New York City basketball fans, players, coaches and the general community.”
To read the complete press release and information on the BAB Challenge, please click on the link below.
New York, NY - Big Apple Basketball, Inc. will host the Sixth Annual Big Apple Basketball Challenge in New York City on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13 at Baruch College.
The challenge, which will feature 16 of New York City’s top CHSAA and PSAL teams, is a two-day event designed to show the supremacy of New York City’s CHSAA or PSAL league on the basketball court.
“Even though the overall record has shown that the catholic league has the edge, the event is a great idea and the PSAL has closed the gap,” said high school basketball scouting guru Tom Konchalski. “There are a lot of good inter-borough rivalries in this years matchups and it's the first chance to see a lot of high quality city teams.”
The challenge will feature, CHSAA schools Bishop Loughlin, St. Raymond, Xaverian, All Hallows, Bishop Ford, Holy Cross, Archbishop Molloy and Blessed Sacrament, along with PSAL schools Thomas Jefferson, Wings, Abraham Lincoln, Boys and Girls, Forest Hills, Paul Robeson, Wadleigh and Campus Magnet.
Notable players include: Bishop Loughlin senior, Jayvaughn Pinkston; Wadleigh senior, Malik Thomas (Boston University); Blessed Sacrament’s 6’6 senior, David Samuel; All Hallows senior, Mike Alvarado (Manhattan College); Boys and Girls highly touted junior guard, Mike Taylor; Thomas Jefferson backcourt, David Coley (senior) and Davontay Grace (junior); and Forest Hills 6’7 junior, Maurice Harkless.
Former event standouts include: Lance Stephenson (Lincoln/Cincinnati); Kemba Walker (Rice/UConn); Charles Jenkins (Springfield Gardens/Hofstra); Sylven Landesberg (Holy Cross/Virginia) and Erving Walker (Christ the King/Florida).
Thomas Jefferson, Wings, and Boys and Girls will all be favorites to capture the city crown this year. On the CHSAA side, Bishop Loughlin is expected to be one of the frontrunners for the city title.
"We’re happy once again to showcase many of the top programs and student-athletes in New York City," said BAB President, Jason Curry. “This event has gained a lot of momentum and continues to be one of the premier tip-off events for New York City basketball fans, players, coaches and the general community.”
To read the complete press release and information on the BAB Challenge, please click on the link below.
Tru-Ballaz/Hits winter league classic 2010 (NYC Bronx Area)
Written BY Maxwell Cole Sr. aka Bingo
Coaches,
Coaches,
Spots are going fast for the Tru-Ballaz/Hits winter league classic 2010. GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT: M.S. 302 681 KELLY STREET BRONX, N.Y. 10456
Would Love to have your organization participate in this years event. Once again the age groups are 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under. Tournament starts Jan. 9th 2010 -March 21, 2010.
Please contact me ASAP to let me know if you will be participating and we can figure out on how to finalize your spot (s). Thanks once again.
Coach Bingo
coachbingo1@aol.com
Would Love to have your organization participate in this years event. Once again the age groups are 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under. Tournament starts Jan. 9th 2010 -March 21, 2010.
Please contact me ASAP to let me know if you will be participating and we can figure out on how to finalize your spot (s). Thanks once again.
Coach Bingo
coachbingo1@aol.com
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Today's High School links (Usa Today Preview also Local Preview)
Pictured: GilchristHere is the link to the USA Today Top 25 Poll. They have the regional rankings up, for your local areas as well.
USAToday
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/basketball/poll/2009-10-super25m.htm
Check out the NY Post, doing their Jobs!
All City Selections & More!
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/new_york_post_preseason_all_city_4ZbiAShXDgYVJjXQdHep3J
USAToday
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/basketball/poll/2009-10-super25m.htm
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All City Selections & More!
http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/high_school/basketball/new_york_post_preseason_all_city_4ZbiAShXDgYVJjXQdHep3J
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