Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Introducing 2013 2G Detrick Mostella from Austin HS Decatur, AL
ICUPLAY BLOG, spoke with Detrick Mostella AAU Coach Mark Komaro about this talented 2013 athlete and other players on his Southest Elite Travel Team
The 2013 class is filled with a truck load of quality players at the guard position. One player in this class that had an outstanding summer is unknown, 6’3 2G scoring machine Detrick Mostella from Austin HS in Decatur, AL, right outside of Huntsville, AL. I spoke with Detrick’s AAU Southeast Elite Travel Team Coach Mark Komara about this phenomenal athlete who led the 16U Super showcase teams in scoring per game this summer in Orlando.
Icuplay: Mark your Southeast Elite 16U team is loaded. How good do you think Detrick Mostella is?
MK: Ron, IMO he is one of the top 20 players in this class and one of the top 5 guards in this class too. He’s an unknown player that has super athletic ability.
Icuplay: He reminds you of what player?
MK: He reminds me of Monte Ellis of the Golden State Warriors. Detrick is small and slim like Ellis, fast like Ellis and he has hops like Ellis.
Icuplay: What does he do best bewteen the lines?
MK: I think he is so skilled and talented for an unknown player. I saw him jump so high that he put his elbows on the rim when he dunked the ball one time. No one can keep him from scoring.
Icuplay: What does he need do to improve his game?
MK: Ron he is still young and immature, but he’s getting better. He needs to improve his ball handling and decision making. He also needs to work harder on defense.
Icuplay: I see you have a good young team with some good players?
MK: Yes, I do have some good players on this team. Ron, you have been doing this a long time and you know good players when you see them. I'm have some good players but it would be nice to have more.
Icuplay: Mark can you tell the readers the rest of the young players on your team we saw this summer and in Alabama last month?
MK: I have 2013 players like 6’7 SF DeOntaye Curtis and 6’6 GF/P Sade Webster. 2014 6’7 GF Riley Norris is a very good young player too.
Icuplay: Mark I plan on keeping an eye on all of your players and I am going to invite all of them to John Lucas Mid-West event in Louisville, KY next month, so more scout's and media people that have not seen them play get a good look at them. I also want John who's on the McDonald’s Selection Committee with me and more to see them play too. I truly believe Detrick is one of the top five guards in the 2013 class and he will be a top 25 prospect in this class when it is all said and done.
Monday, August 29, 2011
2011 Rivals Elite Hoops Showcase Houston, TX
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Over the weekend I attended the 2011 edition of the Rivals Elite Hoops Showcase at "The Gym" in Humble, TX. I saw a host of talented and skilled athletes from Louisiana and Texas at "The Gym" throwing down. The best prospect from the 2012 class at this event was 6'0 combo-guard Josh Gray of Christian Life Academy in Humble, TX. About three weeks ago, Josh gave a pledge to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. I truly believe Mississippi State got them a steal!
Several observers like John Lucas and Dirk Minnefield agreed. Josh was also considered as the best overall guard at this event. The best prospect from the 2013 class was long and rangy, 6’7 SF/P Jonathan Motley from Houston, Northshore HS. This long-armed player is a skilled ball handler in the open court. He likes to score off the dribble along the baseline or in the lane with his pull-up jumper. Jonathan was the best S/F at this event too. He has “high major” written all over him
The best prospect from the 2014 class was long and wiry 6’5 G/F lefty Kelly Oubre of FB Bush HS. Kelly has a good upside if he continues to work on his game. He’s more of a transition player that can finish well on the break. He needs to improve his ball handling, passing and he needs to get stronger. He is better suited right now close to the best.
The best center at this event was 2013 6’8 man child Josh Friar from Kingwood HS, TX. This baby bull is hard to control down on the blocks. Josh has good hands and nice drop step moves to get open with his back to the basket. He likes to dunk off the-pick-and-roll and in transition. He has a nice looking face up mid-range jump shot. Remember his name, because he will be a force this season!
The best shooter we saw was 2013 6’5 GF Andrew Kelley from Klein HS Spring, TX. Kelly is a solid fundamental, under control spot up or pick and pop shooter. He is an deadeye shooter anywhere on the court. This smart and strong player cannot be left open. He’s a Note Dame, type player.
Other prospects that impressed us at this event were: 2013 super quick 6’1 PG Darin Minnefield of Houston, Westbury Christian Academy. Darin is a much better player from the last time we saw him play. This speedy PG is learning how to control his speed and quickness on the court. When he does that he makes better decisions with the ball. Darin has major hops to go with his speed and quickness. We saw him make several impressive blocks shots above the rim. Yes, wow! He has improved his jump shot and he is a good passer on the break. I will be keeping an eye on him this season.
Another player that impressed us was long and rangy 2013 PF Dylan Jones from The Village School in Missouri City, TX. The light has come on for Dylan and you can see it when he is around the basket, blocking shots, rebounding and scoring. Dylan has large hands and once he gets the ball in the paint he’s going to score. This hard working young pup is still growing. Don’t over look him this season.
Another quick and fast player to mention is 2013 6’2 2G Isaiah Taylor. Isaiah just transferred from St. John’s HS in Oakland, CA. He will play at The Village School in Missouri, TX. This speedy ball handler gets to the basket well. He works hard on the defensive end and he plays with smarts. It looks like the Village School will be rocking and rolling this season with a good crop of young players and Shaquille Cleare who committed to Maryland a week ago.
Another PG in the 2013 class worth mentioning is smooth under control Shawndre Jones from FB Bush HS. Shawndre is a clever ball handler and passer. He is always under control with the ball. You cannot back off of him or he will hit the 3-point or mid-range jump shot. This solid player has a high basketball I.Q. He can run a team well.
One time 2012 5’11 PG D.J. Griggs told us at this event that he has reclassified to the 2013 class. Griggs is a strong player with decent ball handling skills. Once he improves his outside jumper lookout.
Recruiting news: 2013 6’7 SF Jonathan Motley told us he has a hosts of schools on his list: Washington, Washington State; Texas, Texas A&M, Houston, Kansas, Baylor, and Oklahoma.
2013 6’8 Josh Friar told us he likes all of the Texas schools, but right now he’s wide open.
Thanks to Rivals Elite Hoops Showcase Director’s Mark Reeves and Horace Neysmith, for allowing us the opportunity to attend this event at The Gym in Humble, TX.
Keep an eye out for our Top-5 by position list from this event on our icuplay blogger.com page
Over the weekend I attended the 2011 edition of the Rivals Elite Hoops Showcase at "The Gym" in Humble, TX. I saw a host of talented and skilled athletes from Louisiana and Texas at "The Gym" throwing down. The best prospect from the 2012 class at this event was 6'0 combo-guard Josh Gray of Christian Life Academy in Humble, TX. About three weeks ago, Josh gave a pledge to the Mississippi State Bulldogs. I truly believe Mississippi State got them a steal!
Several observers like John Lucas and Dirk Minnefield agreed. Josh was also considered as the best overall guard at this event. The best prospect from the 2013 class was long and rangy, 6’7 SF/P Jonathan Motley from Houston, Northshore HS. This long-armed player is a skilled ball handler in the open court. He likes to score off the dribble along the baseline or in the lane with his pull-up jumper. Jonathan was the best S/F at this event too. He has “high major” written all over him
The best prospect from the 2014 class was long and wiry 6’5 G/F lefty Kelly Oubre of FB Bush HS. Kelly has a good upside if he continues to work on his game. He’s more of a transition player that can finish well on the break. He needs to improve his ball handling, passing and he needs to get stronger. He is better suited right now close to the best.
The best center at this event was 2013 6’8 man child Josh Friar from Kingwood HS, TX. This baby bull is hard to control down on the blocks. Josh has good hands and nice drop step moves to get open with his back to the basket. He likes to dunk off the-pick-and-roll and in transition. He has a nice looking face up mid-range jump shot. Remember his name, because he will be a force this season!
The best shooter we saw was 2013 6’5 GF Andrew Kelley from Klein HS Spring, TX. Kelly is a solid fundamental, under control spot up or pick and pop shooter. He is an deadeye shooter anywhere on the court. This smart and strong player cannot be left open. He’s a Note Dame, type player.
Other prospects that impressed us at this event were: 2013 super quick 6’1 PG Darin Minnefield of Houston, Westbury Christian Academy. Darin is a much better player from the last time we saw him play. This speedy PG is learning how to control his speed and quickness on the court. When he does that he makes better decisions with the ball. Darin has major hops to go with his speed and quickness. We saw him make several impressive blocks shots above the rim. Yes, wow! He has improved his jump shot and he is a good passer on the break. I will be keeping an eye on him this season.
Another player that impressed us was long and rangy 2013 PF Dylan Jones from The Village School in Missouri City, TX. The light has come on for Dylan and you can see it when he is around the basket, blocking shots, rebounding and scoring. Dylan has large hands and once he gets the ball in the paint he’s going to score. This hard working young pup is still growing. Don’t over look him this season.
Another quick and fast player to mention is 2013 6’2 2G Isaiah Taylor. Isaiah just transferred from St. John’s HS in Oakland, CA. He will play at The Village School in Missouri, TX. This speedy ball handler gets to the basket well. He works hard on the defensive end and he plays with smarts. It looks like the Village School will be rocking and rolling this season with a good crop of young players and Shaquille Cleare who committed to Maryland a week ago.
Another PG in the 2013 class worth mentioning is smooth under control Shawndre Jones from FB Bush HS. Shawndre is a clever ball handler and passer. He is always under control with the ball. You cannot back off of him or he will hit the 3-point or mid-range jump shot. This solid player has a high basketball I.Q. He can run a team well.
One time 2012 5’11 PG D.J. Griggs told us at this event that he has reclassified to the 2013 class. Griggs is a strong player with decent ball handling skills. Once he improves his outside jumper lookout.
Recruiting news: 2013 6’7 SF Jonathan Motley told us he has a hosts of schools on his list: Washington, Washington State; Texas, Texas A&M, Houston, Kansas, Baylor, and Oklahoma.
2013 6’8 Josh Friar told us he likes all of the Texas schools, but right now he’s wide open.
Thanks to Rivals Elite Hoops Showcase Director’s Mark Reeves and Horace Neysmith, for allowing us the opportunity to attend this event at The Gym in Humble, TX.
Keep an eye out for our Top-5 by position list from this event on our icuplay blogger.com page
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Houston Elite Hoops 100 Top prospects
We are in Houston, TX, this weekend for the Elite Hoops 100 event. There are several prospects from the 2012 and 2013 classes at this event. One of the best prospects at this event is 2012 6'1 combo-guard Josh Gray of Christan Life Academy Humble, TX. Last weekend Josh was named the MVP at the Rivals Future Top 150 event.
Josh is working on becoming the the MVP at this event too. Josh who committed to Mississippi State about a month ago is by far the best guard at this event. Look for this under-the-radar player to move up in the national rankings this fall and winter. Mississippi State got a steal! But we knew they did...
Other prospects playing well on Saturday were super quick junior-to-be 2013 6'2 Darin Minnefield who is now at Westbury Christian School. Darin is the son of former NBA and Kentucky great Dirk Minnefield. Darin has improved his overall game. This high jumping PG has blazing speed and quickness. He can get to the basket at the bink of an eye. He is a very good open court passer on the break and he can hit the mid-range jumper well. Once he learns how to play tougher lookout! He has M/MM+ written all over him.
2013 6'8 PF Dylan Jones is a another young gun who is playing better ball. This long and rangy player is slowly becoming a factor down on the blocks scoring, blocking shots and rebounding. He's a good defender with a good looking upside.
2013 6'8 GF Andrew Kelley of Kline HS is a very good shooter from anywhere on the floor. He's a big and strong player with solid ball handling and passing skills. Don't overlook this major scorer.
2013 6'8 SF/P Jonathan Motley of Northshore HS stock is still on the rise. This long and rangy player is a good open court ball handler. He is active around the basket and hard to handle one-on-one. He's a super young player! HM
Other players to mention are
2012 Class
5'11 PG D.J. Griggs
6'3 2G Jarrain Jenkins
6'3 Terrance Fair
2013
6'2 2G Isaiah Taylor
6'7 PF/C Joshua Friar
5'10 PG Shawndre Jones
2014
6'6 GF Kelly Oubre
We'll have move on prospects from this event Sunday. so stay tuned!
Josh is working on becoming the the MVP at this event too. Josh who committed to Mississippi State about a month ago is by far the best guard at this event. Look for this under-the-radar player to move up in the national rankings this fall and winter. Mississippi State got a steal! But we knew they did...
Other prospects playing well on Saturday were super quick junior-to-be 2013 6'2 Darin Minnefield who is now at Westbury Christian School. Darin is the son of former NBA and Kentucky great Dirk Minnefield. Darin has improved his overall game. This high jumping PG has blazing speed and quickness. He can get to the basket at the bink of an eye. He is a very good open court passer on the break and he can hit the mid-range jumper well. Once he learns how to play tougher lookout! He has M/MM+ written all over him.
2013 6'8 PF Dylan Jones is a another young gun who is playing better ball. This long and rangy player is slowly becoming a factor down on the blocks scoring, blocking shots and rebounding. He's a good defender with a good looking upside.
2013 6'8 GF Andrew Kelley of Kline HS is a very good shooter from anywhere on the floor. He's a big and strong player with solid ball handling and passing skills. Don't overlook this major scorer.
2013 6'8 SF/P Jonathan Motley of Northshore HS stock is still on the rise. This long and rangy player is a good open court ball handler. He is active around the basket and hard to handle one-on-one. He's a super young player! HM
Other players to mention are
2012 Class
5'11 PG D.J. Griggs
6'3 2G Jarrain Jenkins
6'3 Terrance Fair
2013
6'2 2G Isaiah Taylor
6'7 PF/C Joshua Friar
5'10 PG Shawndre Jones
2014
6'6 GF Kelly Oubre
We'll have move on prospects from this event Sunday. so stay tuned!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Josh Gray A Under-The-Radar Shining Star!
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Josh Gray started his high school basketball career at Washington Marion HS in Lake Charles, LA. This 2012, 6’2 180 combo-guard did well at school and on the court until his mom died two years ago then he moved in with his grandmother. It was around that time that Josh started hanging out with the wrong crowd, staying out late, and not listening to his grandmother who he, said did her best to take care of him and told him to stop staying out late and hanging out with the wrong crowd.
Josh’s, Dad Noah Gray Sr. is in his life and has been attending several of his basketball games. His dad has made several unofficial recruiting visits with him as well. His dad was not around all the time, but he is in his life now. After my mom’s death, I did hang out with the wrong crowd. I wasn’t a bad person, but things went bad for me when I was in my friend’s car sleeping one night. That friend got caught stealing that night. I didn’t have anything to do with it. I was just sleeping in his car. My friends told the police that I didn’t have anything to do with it too. The judge told me that I did not do anything but I was in their company. The judge said this is a lesson you will learn from and he told me to stay away from that crowd.
In order for Josh to do that the judge ordered him to wear an ankle monitor bracelet, so his probation officer could locate wherever he was. He had to do this and be at is grandmother’s house at a specific time at night for a whole year. During his sophomore year Josh continued playing basketball at Washington Marion. He said I owe my former HS basketball Coach at Washington Marion, Coach Hartwell with helping me stay focus with my school work and letting me play basketball. He stayed on me. He knew I wasn’t a bad person. I was just at the wrong place at the wrong time.
I was lucky the judge let me stay in school and coach let me stay on the basketball team. Whenever, the school had an away basketball game, coach Hartwell would call my probation officer for permission so I could attend the game. During his sophomore year Josh helped lead his team to the Louisiana Top-28 state basketball tournament in Lafayette, Louisiana at the Cajun Dome.
With a host of scouts, travel team coaches, college coaches, and media on hand Josh showed why he is now considered one of the best combo-guards from the southern region and the nation. Josh put on a show. In that semi-finals game he scored 25 points and hit 4 three point shots in a losing cause. That game helped put him on the map as one of the best young players from the state, as college coaches from UL-Lafayette, Tulane, LSU, Baylor, Texas A&M, and Houston, as well as scouts, and media people watched.
As Josh enter his junior year he left the Pelican state and headed an hour and a half west down interstate 10 and north on beltway 8 to Christian Life Academy in Humble, TX. Josh said this was a positive move for him. Moving to North Houston helped me focus better on what I needed to do in my life. It made me grow up fast and it made me more responsible, accountable, and it taught me how to take charge of my life.
This was a positive change for Josh as he helped the Christian Life basketball program reach new heights. Josh played well all season long. Several schools came to his games and some started offering him to come to their school. Josh said Baylor was all over him early during the season. They attended almost every one of his games. Josh made an unofficial visit to the Baylor campus with his dad in February, but he did not commit to them. I like Baylor, the coaching staff, the players, but I wanted to look at more schools. More schools started coming to his games and he started receiving more offers.
As spring entered, Josh started playing on the AAU travel team circuit with several AAU travel teams. He played so well early schools like Georgetown and Mississippi State, and more started showing some interest in him. Josh and his family made an unofficial visit to Georgetown in Washington, DC in June. Josh said he had a very good visit to Georgetown, but the Hoyas offense did not fit his open floor style of play. As he entered the summer Josh played in Vegas and in Phoenix, AZ. With schools like Texas A&M, Oregon, Texas Tech, Virginia, Baylor, Georgetown, and Mississippi State recruiting him, he felt it was a good time for him and his dad to visit Mississippi State. On his way back home to Texas he spoke with his dad about taken an unofficial visit to Mississippi State in early August, and they did.
Josh had so much fun on his visit to Mississippi State that he committed to the Bulldogs. Josh said Mississippi State was a good fit for me. It's close to home, I really like the coaching staff, and the players on the team. Josh is now working out every morning at 5:00 AM and every evening for an hour like he's done all year. I have my own cones, my jump rope and it’s just me in the gym working on my ball handling drills, shooting 500 jump shots and conditioning daily. Last season Josh averaged 20.0 ppg and 4.0 asppg. Josh said I’m looking forward to playing for a new coach at CLA in former NBA player Rayford Austin. Josh said, as you can see the path I started on in Lake Charles had some twist, turns, and bumps in it. After I moved to Texas and away from the environment in Lake Charles, the path started to straighten out. I’m not finish yet. I still have some hills to climb, but where I came from to where I am today is a blessing from up above.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Sliky Smooth Archie Goodwin
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The first time, I saw and met Archie Goodwin from Sylvan Hill HS which is not fall from Little Rock, Arkansas, was on a cold February afternoon at his HS during basketball practice. After five minutes of watching him go up and down the court through offensive plays and defensive drills, I knew without a doubt he was a special talent. After seeing Archie practice and talking with his HS Coach Kevin Davis after practice to get his comments on his talented sophomore. I was hoping to see him play in a game while there, but luck was not with me. They had an off week and I did not see him and his team play.
I was not able to see Archie play in a HS game but I was able to see him practices. I saw enough of Archie in practice and came away saying, I can’t believe how skilled and talented he is. He reminds me of a mini Kevin Durant with his style of play. I asked Archie were did he learn how to play like that? He said, from his dad. I said your dad must be a very good ball player and teacher, because he did a good job developing your skill level.
I went to see Archie play and considered him to be invited to the Nike Hoop Jamboree Camp. My mission was complete. Before, I left Little Rock, I was invited to Arkansas Wings Directors Ron Crawford’s house to talk about the five players I saw play from his Wings program. Ron and I have known each other for over twenty years. He asked what I thought of the players I saw.
I told Ron, out of all the players I saw over the weekend the one player that impressed me the most was Archie Goodwin, I said, Ron, he’s a special player! He is so skilled and talented. He is by far, one of the best young players I have seen with skills like that in a while. Right away, he wanted to know if he could play with his 17U team. I said yes, if you really need him.
His coach told me no one had heard of Archie that he knew of. I really don’t think college coaches know about him or have seen him play. You’re the only scout that’s been here to see him and our team at practices. I told his coach don’t worry about that. Once, I put the word out there about him you will have a host of college coaches’ ringing your phone off the hook and knocking your door down to see him play. You will also have every Top HS Tournament Director calling you about playing in their events during the holidays.
Archie had a pretty good sophomore seasons. His team did well but not well enough for Archie. Archie told me that he wanted to be one of the best players in the nation by the end of his junior year. Teams like Arkansas, Memphis, Kentucky and Missouri started observing his play more. During the summer his stock started to climb and so did his confidents. I told more schools to go and watch the Wings 16U team play and let me know what they thought of number 10.
More and more schools started hearing about Archie and went to see him play. Archie is a gym rat. He likes to work out to better his game. He and I talk on the phone and text just to stay in touch with each other. I stayed in touch with Archie during his junior year. I was scheduled to go and see him play two times but due to my busy schedule and the weather I did not see him play a HS school game. He would text me his game stats and tell me how well he played after games.
When he injured his wrist at the pango’s basketball camp out in L.A. he text me to tell me the news and how long he would be out of action. The week after he played extremely well at the Nike Global Challenge and in an event in NYC, we talked about his recruitment and what he and his family were planning to do in September as far as in-home, unofficial, and official visits.
Archie told me that he was invited to The Boots Mobile Elite 24 ESPNUHS event but due to Arkansas HS rules he will not be able to attend. He said, I have around 8 schools on my list. They are Arkansas, Kentucky, Baylor, Memphis, Uconn, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. I’m setting up visits now for September. I plan in September to visit Arkansas and Memphis, but I’m not for sure. All 8 schools have been recruiting me hard all summer long. This is my senior season and I want to prove all of the doubters wrong. I want to be a McDonald’s All-American and play in the Jordan Brand All-Star game too.
Right now, I’m ready to get my senior year started and have a good year this basketball season. Will I sign early or late? I’ll say right now late. There you have it my blog on Archie Goodwin. How I met him and what he had to tell me about his recruitment. Last year Archie averaged a smoking 28.0 ppg. He was named the Gatorade POY. He’s a gifted and skilled ball handler that penetrates to the basket well. He has major athletic hops. This long armed Kevin Durant type player is a very good mid-range and three-point shooter. He's a crafty defensive player that rebounds well at both ends for his size. Archie is a team player and an ace student in the classroom. He has a super personality with success written all over him.
The first time, I saw and met Archie Goodwin from Sylvan Hill HS which is not fall from Little Rock, Arkansas, was on a cold February afternoon at his HS during basketball practice. After five minutes of watching him go up and down the court through offensive plays and defensive drills, I knew without a doubt he was a special talent. After seeing Archie practice and talking with his HS Coach Kevin Davis after practice to get his comments on his talented sophomore. I was hoping to see him play in a game while there, but luck was not with me. They had an off week and I did not see him and his team play.
I was not able to see Archie play in a HS game but I was able to see him practices. I saw enough of Archie in practice and came away saying, I can’t believe how skilled and talented he is. He reminds me of a mini Kevin Durant with his style of play. I asked Archie were did he learn how to play like that? He said, from his dad. I said your dad must be a very good ball player and teacher, because he did a good job developing your skill level.
I went to see Archie play and considered him to be invited to the Nike Hoop Jamboree Camp. My mission was complete. Before, I left Little Rock, I was invited to Arkansas Wings Directors Ron Crawford’s house to talk about the five players I saw play from his Wings program. Ron and I have known each other for over twenty years. He asked what I thought of the players I saw.
I told Ron, out of all the players I saw over the weekend the one player that impressed me the most was Archie Goodwin, I said, Ron, he’s a special player! He is so skilled and talented. He is by far, one of the best young players I have seen with skills like that in a while. Right away, he wanted to know if he could play with his 17U team. I said yes, if you really need him.
His coach told me no one had heard of Archie that he knew of. I really don’t think college coaches know about him or have seen him play. You’re the only scout that’s been here to see him and our team at practices. I told his coach don’t worry about that. Once, I put the word out there about him you will have a host of college coaches’ ringing your phone off the hook and knocking your door down to see him play. You will also have every Top HS Tournament Director calling you about playing in their events during the holidays.
Archie had a pretty good sophomore seasons. His team did well but not well enough for Archie. Archie told me that he wanted to be one of the best players in the nation by the end of his junior year. Teams like Arkansas, Memphis, Kentucky and Missouri started observing his play more. During the summer his stock started to climb and so did his confidents. I told more schools to go and watch the Wings 16U team play and let me know what they thought of number 10.
More and more schools started hearing about Archie and went to see him play. Archie is a gym rat. He likes to work out to better his game. He and I talk on the phone and text just to stay in touch with each other. I stayed in touch with Archie during his junior year. I was scheduled to go and see him play two times but due to my busy schedule and the weather I did not see him play a HS school game. He would text me his game stats and tell me how well he played after games.
When he injured his wrist at the pango’s basketball camp out in L.A. he text me to tell me the news and how long he would be out of action. The week after he played extremely well at the Nike Global Challenge and in an event in NYC, we talked about his recruitment and what he and his family were planning to do in September as far as in-home, unofficial, and official visits.
Archie told me that he was invited to The Boots Mobile Elite 24 ESPNUHS event but due to Arkansas HS rules he will not be able to attend. He said, I have around 8 schools on my list. They are Arkansas, Kentucky, Baylor, Memphis, Uconn, Kansas, Missouri, and Texas. I’m setting up visits now for September. I plan in September to visit Arkansas and Memphis, but I’m not for sure. All 8 schools have been recruiting me hard all summer long. This is my senior season and I want to prove all of the doubters wrong. I want to be a McDonald’s All-American and play in the Jordan Brand All-Star game too.
Right now, I’m ready to get my senior year started and have a good year this basketball season. Will I sign early or late? I’ll say right now late. There you have it my blog on Archie Goodwin. How I met him and what he had to tell me about his recruitment. Last year Archie averaged a smoking 28.0 ppg. He was named the Gatorade POY. He’s a gifted and skilled ball handler that penetrates to the basket well. He has major athletic hops. This long armed Kevin Durant type player is a very good mid-range and three-point shooter. He's a crafty defensive player that rebounds well at both ends for his size. Archie is a team player and an ace student in the classroom. He has a super personality with success written all over him.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Javon Felix Dad Rodd Flex talks about his son commitment to Texas
Javon Felix Dad Rodd Felix talks about his son commitment to Texas
We have a change to chat with Jovan Felix dad Rodd Felix. Mr. Felix gave us some insight on his son recruitment and how it came down to him committing to Texas.
SERBB: Rodd what a differents a year makes? Your son went to the Nike Hoop Jamboree in St. Louis and played well but not great. You told me the NHJ event was an eye opener for yourself and your son because of talented and skilled players there. What did Javon work on after attending the NJH to improve his game?
RF: Well, Ron a lot of good and bad came out of that camp to help Javon improve his game. The good part was their team won the camp tournament championship. He had a chance to play with and against some of the best young prospects in the nation. That gave him a look at where he was and where he needs to be. To tell you the truth Javon is not a camp type player. He’s a system type ball player. He’s a pass first shoot second type player.
Javon has always been a player who likes to take the ball to the basket and score. After that camp we went home sit down and talked about expanding his game. So he started working on his outside jump shot. Not from the 3-point line but just in front of it. That has really helped him, because once he starts knocking down his jump shot that gives him an opening to drive to the basket to score or pass to an open teammate.
SERBB: In, March I saw him knocking down his jumper and he made some good decisions with the ball by driving to the basket to score or passing it to an open teamate. Javon led his team to the 5-A State Championship and he was named the 5-A MVP. How did he feel about that?
RF: I wished he was here to tell you, but it felt really good. I think the team reached its peak during the state tournament. Jovan was playing well. He’s the captain of the ship for St. Aug. Jovan has a high basketball I.Q. and he understands were the guys on the team should be and have the ball to score or make a play. Javon is also a tough, hard nose defensive player too.
SERBB: let’s move on and talk about his recruitment. How did Texas come into the picture and what made them like Javon so much to offer him a scholarship?
RF: Jovan has always liked Texas. He fell in love with Texas when he attended their Elite camp as a freshman. He had a great time their camp and came away very impressed with Texas and their basketball program. Texas really came into the picture a month ago. They saw him play in Indy at an Adidas camp and then out in Vegas. They told him that he was their number PG they wanted. They made the offer and the rest is history.
SERBB: Wow, that was fast. What schools other than Texas recruited and offered Javon?
RF: Baylor really wanted Javon bad. They put in a lot of time recruiting him. LSU, Texas A&M came in late, Oregon, Virginia, Miami, Iowa, and Georgia Tech.
SERBB: That’s not a bad list of schools. Well now it’s time for his senior year and St. Aug has a chances to repeat as 5-A state champs and defend their title?
RF: Yes they do, but it’s not going to be easy. This time we are not the hunter, we are the hunted. We got the bulls’ eye on our back now and everyone wants to take us down this season. But that’s all right they need that to stay focus. Ron, Javon had a very good summer. He was selected to play at the NBA Top 100 Camp and the Adidas Nation Camp. He wasn’t a standout player at those events, but he did very well and held his own at both. He's now committed to Texas and he is waiting to make his official visit, continue to workout, sign in the fall and play his senior year in order to defend the Saint Augustine Purple Knights State Championship 5-A Basketball title next March in Shreveport, LA.
We have a change to chat with Jovan Felix dad Rodd Felix. Mr. Felix gave us some insight on his son recruitment and how it came down to him committing to Texas.
SERBB: Rodd what a differents a year makes? Your son went to the Nike Hoop Jamboree in St. Louis and played well but not great. You told me the NHJ event was an eye opener for yourself and your son because of talented and skilled players there. What did Javon work on after attending the NJH to improve his game?
RF: Well, Ron a lot of good and bad came out of that camp to help Javon improve his game. The good part was their team won the camp tournament championship. He had a chance to play with and against some of the best young prospects in the nation. That gave him a look at where he was and where he needs to be. To tell you the truth Javon is not a camp type player. He’s a system type ball player. He’s a pass first shoot second type player.
Javon has always been a player who likes to take the ball to the basket and score. After that camp we went home sit down and talked about expanding his game. So he started working on his outside jump shot. Not from the 3-point line but just in front of it. That has really helped him, because once he starts knocking down his jump shot that gives him an opening to drive to the basket to score or pass to an open teammate.
SERBB: In, March I saw him knocking down his jumper and he made some good decisions with the ball by driving to the basket to score or passing it to an open teamate. Javon led his team to the 5-A State Championship and he was named the 5-A MVP. How did he feel about that?
RF: I wished he was here to tell you, but it felt really good. I think the team reached its peak during the state tournament. Jovan was playing well. He’s the captain of the ship for St. Aug. Jovan has a high basketball I.Q. and he understands were the guys on the team should be and have the ball to score or make a play. Javon is also a tough, hard nose defensive player too.
SERBB: let’s move on and talk about his recruitment. How did Texas come into the picture and what made them like Javon so much to offer him a scholarship?
RF: Jovan has always liked Texas. He fell in love with Texas when he attended their Elite camp as a freshman. He had a great time their camp and came away very impressed with Texas and their basketball program. Texas really came into the picture a month ago. They saw him play in Indy at an Adidas camp and then out in Vegas. They told him that he was their number PG they wanted. They made the offer and the rest is history.
SERBB: Wow, that was fast. What schools other than Texas recruited and offered Javon?
RF: Baylor really wanted Javon bad. They put in a lot of time recruiting him. LSU, Texas A&M came in late, Oregon, Virginia, Miami, Iowa, and Georgia Tech.
SERBB: That’s not a bad list of schools. Well now it’s time for his senior year and St. Aug has a chances to repeat as 5-A state champs and defend their title?
RF: Yes they do, but it’s not going to be easy. This time we are not the hunter, we are the hunted. We got the bulls’ eye on our back now and everyone wants to take us down this season. But that’s all right they need that to stay focus. Ron, Javon had a very good summer. He was selected to play at the NBA Top 100 Camp and the Adidas Nation Camp. He wasn’t a standout player at those events, but he did very well and held his own at both. He's now committed to Texas and he is waiting to make his official visit, continue to workout, sign in the fall and play his senior year in order to defend the Saint Augustine Purple Knights State Championship 5-A Basketball title next March in Shreveport, LA.
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Perry Ellis set to rewrite HS record book in Kansas
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Perry Ellis set to rewrite HS record book in Kansas
Everything Perry Ellis has set out to do he has accomplished so far. Perry and his team have won 3 state HS basketball championship titles, and went undefeated last season with a 25-0 record. He’s been named the Kansas Gatorade POY three years in a row and counting. Perry is a gifted student in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA, his three years.
This past season, during his junior year, he passed former Heights HS All-American Antoine Carr’s rebounding and scoring records. He also broke former Heights All-American alum point-guard Darnell Valentine’s scoring record this past season, as well. Perry has one record left to pass and the person that holds that record is Aubrey Sherrod. Perry needs 152 points to tie him and 153 point to break his record. Perry needs 289 points to tie Greg Dreiling, city league scoring record and 290 points to become the city league scoring record leader. And, less not forget that he shot a smoking 74.6% from the field last seasons. And, yes that’s, another record for him.
He and his teammates have done well during the last three years. Here is a list of their accomplishments they have achieved in thrre years. They have won a record 72 games out of 75. Their three year record by seasons is 24-1 23-2 25-0. They have only lost 3 games so far.
Perry has been blessed to accomplish so much in three years and he has so much to be thankful for. God has truly blessed him. He has been invited to just about every event you can go to at least once. He is honored to be a part of and in the company of the best players that have played at Heights HS, said his mom, Fonda Ellis.
Perry is scheduled to play in the Boots Mobile ESPN Elite 24 event in LA next. He’s working hard and looking forward to basketball season. He is on course to rewrite the HS basketball record books in the state of Kansas.
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