Top 25 Impact Frosh for Next Season

Check it out, NY/NJ best D1 committed Seniors headed to college. Good luck to everybody headed to college and enjoy it.

#1 Michael Gilchrist 6'7 SF Kentucky (SEC)

#2 Maurice Harkless 6'8 SF St. Johns (Big East)

High School: South Kent, CT
AAU: Real Scout

Harkless finished out his solid High School career averaging 27ppg and 11rpg at South Kent. Harkless versatilty on offense and defense have the nation labeling him as a National Elite Forward. Harkless has been named Most Valuable, Most Outstanding, or All Tournament Team for every event hes ever played in. Including recently Portchester CYP, All-American Championships in Houston on ESPN and the list goes on. Harkless is exepecting to further his rep next season for Steve Lavins #2 recruiting class.

#3 Tavon Sledge 5'10 PG Iowa State (Big 12)

High School: Half Hollow Hills West, NY
AAU: Team Next

"from end to end, there is no faster guard in this class. I've watched him play since early days of Team Next and this year at Half Hollow Hills West, and its never changed. He's the best defender other than Mcmillian in this class. He can leap 40plus inches off the floor, he doesn't get tired. He has a nice jumpshot and how in the world are they expecting to stop this "Nate Robinson" like guard in the Big 12. His impact at Iowa State might be the biggest just because, they landed a huge talent in a 5'10 guard."

#4 Jabarie Hinds 6'0 PG West Virgina (Big East)

High School: Mt. Vernon, NY
AAU Team: Westchester Hawks

"NY State Mr. Basketball shared his trophy with Ashraf Yacabou, put Mt. Vernon on his back to a state title after a big leg injury. Hes a strong lefty from mt. vernon who is goig to be a mountaineer favorite for years to come.

#5 Myles Mack 5'10 PG Rutgers (Big East)

High School: St. Anthony's NJ
AAU: Playaz Club

"Mack is arguably the best senior in NY/NJ. In college he will continue his winning ways. Mack's Scoring, handling, defending, and making plays will set him apart from the other freshman in the Big East for Mike Rice.

#6 Kadeem Jack 6'9 PF/C Rutgers (Big East)

High School: C.J.E.O.T.O. Academy NJ
AAU: NY Gauchos

"Jack had a short season at C.J.E.O.T.O. with coach Ian Turnball and enrolled into Rutgers in January. Jack could've played this season but decided to wait it out. A excellent shot blocker and a developing offensive player. Jack is similar to the chicago bulls, brooklyn native Taj Gibson."

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#7 Tyrone Johnson 6'2 SG Villanova (Big East)

High School: Montrose Christian MD
AAU: Team Final

"Johnson is a former football player who somehow turned into one of the nations best ball handlers. Winning the espn national tournament. Johnson a new jersey native is a villanova "break u down" randy foye type guard.

If he does what hes capable of doing, expect a short stay.

#8 Jermaine Sanders 6'5 SF Cincinnati (Big East)

High School: Rice, NY
AAU: New Heights

"One of my favorite ball players in the country. Sanders doesn't need a lot of room to let the jumper go. A consistent shooter who always plays well in Big Games. The lights will be shining in the Big East on a nightly basis and so will Sanders in due time.

#9 Shaquille Thomas 6'8 SF Cincinnati (Big East)

High School: Nia Prep NJ
AAU Team: NY Panthers

"One of the country's most athletic players. Thomas has the tools to be a very good college player. Of course strength is obvious, so as with all the other players in high school. But seriously, i think he should have been more respected nationally then he really was. Mick Cronin is doing special things at cinci and hes got a player who's capable of taking him over the top in Thomas.

#10 Jeff Short 6'3 SG Fordham (A-10)

High School- Notre Dame Prep. Mass
AAU- NY Panthers

"Fordham has tried to bring in a ton of guards over the last year. None of them were able to duplicate their success in high school, other than Jio Fontan. Now enter Mr. Short... A guy nicknamed numbers for the variety of ways he puts points on the board. Short will be expected to shoot first and pass second for coach Pecora's Rams.

#11 Devon "Fatty" Mcmillian 6'0 PG Fordham (A-10)

High School: Notre Dame Prep. Mass
AAU: New Heights

" The Floyd Mayweather of this class. Regardless of what you want to say, the reality is hes pound for pound the toughest player in this class. Excellent defender that can easily knock down jumpers, and is very well respected in the tri-state area. A couple of minor injuries have held him back. But, his talent is up there with the best of the best."






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#12 Tyler Harris 6'8 SF NC State (ACC)

High School: St. Benedicts NJ
AAU: Albany City Rocks

"First, Tyler Harris is a beast. Yeah Im serious! I have been saying for years, if he ever decides to stand closer to the basket, he could be similar to Chris Bosh. My vision has come true. The hardworking forward and brother of NBA Early entree Tobias Harris is quietly following his own path. I really expect him to have a double digit season in the Raleigh. If not this year, then the following.

#13 Achraf Yacoubou 6'4 Villanova University (Big East)

High School- Long Island Lutheran NY
AAU- (Team Next)

"Ash is known as a hard worker who never takes days off. Sounds like he will do well at Villanova. Playing in my last 8th grade all star game, he was more of a power forward at a young age. Yacoubou role at Nova should be similar to Corey Stokes."

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#14 Corey Edwards 6'0 PG George Mason (CAA)

High School: Christ the King NY
AAU: New Heights

"Christ the King is the city champions and Edwards was the little engine that could. Now, going to college will be a huge step for the Jamaica Queens Floor general. He's got to continue to stay healthy on a team that looks to make a long run thru march."

#15 Sterling Gibbs 6'0 PG Maryland (ACC)

High School: Seton Hall Prep, NJ
AAU: NY Panthers

"The younger brother of pitt guard Asthon. Sterling transformed into a solid ball handler. His 3pt shot will drop in the ACC. As i think he will carve out a role on a ACC team that is trying to transition itself to the top of the conference. Great kid, great family, and he has a little brother on the come up.

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#16 Sidiki Johnson 6'8 PF Arizona (Pac-10)

High School: Wadleigh, NY
AAU Team: Metro Hawks/NY Panthers

"Johnson is a rough and tough power forward who is still growing into his body and learning what he does best on the court. Simply put, he should be a big post presence in the pac-10. But if he decides to let those 3pters fly upon arrival on campus, it can take him a little longer to adjust. Always liked his game, and can play at any top school in the country.

#17 PJ Torres 6'5 SG Duquense (A-10)

High School: New Rochelle, NY

AAU: Westchester Hawks/Frenji Sports

"Torres, is a very good scorer and will do whatever it takes to make it. Now focused and ready to go, PJ is one of those players who could be tearing apart college basketball and having people say "I didnt know he was from NY."

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#18 Derrick Gordon 6'5 SG Western Kentucky (Sun Belt)

High School: St. Patrick, NJ
AAU- LI Lightning

" Gordon picked his dream school Western Kentucky as soon as they offered. That shows the character of Gordon. Playing alongside Kyrie Irving and Michael Gilchrist the 6'5 slasher stayed true to his word. Gordon will be a go to guy for the hilltoppers, even though we may think he will be off our radar. I'm sure he wont.

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#19 Chavaughn Lewis 6'5 SG Marist (MACC)

High School: St. Marys, NY
AAU: LI Lightning

"Lewis was a consistent Killer, who for some reason unknown to man. Just wasn't getting his fair share of respect. I think it had more to do with him not really traveling out of the city as much as others. But, i can tell you one thing, Lewis can end up being the best player out of St. Marys in the end. Good pickup by coach Martin.
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#20. Moussa Kone 6'8 PF/C Hofstra (CAA)

High School: FDA III
AAU: MetroHawks

"A defensive specialist, Moussa is a left handed junk yard player who runs from end to end. He took his high school team to the city finals and should contribute around the basket with stregnth development."

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#21 Angel Nunez 6'8 SF Louisville (Big East)

High School- Notre Dame Prep. Mass
AAU- NY Gauchos/Juice All-Stars

"Nunez will be headed to play for the legendary coach Rick Pitino. Nunez will be contribute to the teams already killer offense and defense. Nunez has a lot of upside and has increased his personal training to make sure he's in the mix next season. The talent is there, no doubts on that. "

Photo Courtesy: Brett Crawford Photography

#22 Jordan Allen 6'5 PF/SF Hofstra University (CAA)

High School: Long Island Lutheran NY
AAU Team: NY Panthers

"Allen is a left handed player who has learned to play away from the basket each year. Allen had a real good high school season. But playing for a solid AAU Team last summer with a lot of D1 prospects and solid play at HG Elite Camp made Allen a must have for mid majors in the early signing period."

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#23 Derrick Randall 6'8 PF Rutgers (Big East)

High School: South Kent CT
AAU: Playaz Club NJ

"A strong power forward who can dislocate your hand if you attempt to block his jams. Randall has never lifted weights on a consistent basis and will be a strong rebounder/finisher in the big east."

Picture Courtesy: New England Prep Stars

#24 Vaughn Gray 6'5 SF George Mason (CAA) Top 25 NY/NJ Impact 2011 Frosh

High School: St. Benedict's, NJ
AAU: Playaz Club NJ

Gray has been around for a while. The main scorer on the playaz club and a capable defender. He along with Edwards are two real good pickups for George Mason. The colonial league each year has been producing tournament ready teams... Gray has proven time and time again that he's tournament ready. Reminds me a little of Former St. Benedicts and current NBA Draftee John Holland.

#25 Laquinton Ross 6'8 SF Ohio State (Big Ten) Top 25 NY/NJ Impact 2011 Frosh

High School: Life CenterNJ
AAU: MBA Hoops


"At 6'8 Ross has always been on the national radar. Ohio State is an established ball club that will bring this multi-purpose forward into the final four mix somehow. I had a chance to watch him play for two days in Houston for the All-American Championships and I expect his game to shine with the Buckeyes."

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Changes in the Horizon

RealScout Basketball will be making a big splash this summer. If you have been following my twitter, you see Im never around NYC as much as I once was. With thr summer around and alot of good players playing in events around th tri-state. Realscout.net will be doing alot of interesting basketball updates on regional players.

So sit back and enjoy and oh yes... Im Back.