Styles3 Elite Showcase:Report

This report is a little overdue, but nonetheless here it is. On October 17-18, I ran the Styles3 Elite Showcase, in honor of my younger brother Dorian Dawkins. The talent in Midland, MI at Northwood University was tremendous. Many thanks have to be sent out to the awesome staff that kept the event going, and the coaches were amazing; without them the event wouldn't have been impossible. Below is my observations from the weekend:

-Dwaun Anderson, the 6'3 SG from Suttons Bay (MI) could very well be the best player in the loaded class of 2011 in Michigan. He is stupid athletic, has a nice shot from outside, gets in his opponents chest on D, and is extremely intense. He went at it hard in the drills as well. Would like to see him play in a game setting. High major all the way.

-Tommie McCune, the 6'8 F from Saginaw (MI) has potential for days. Now he's starting to turn that potential into production. The mid-range jumper is money. The 3-ball is feathery, and he's as athletic as ever-and will dunk on you with ease. Once he becomes quicker, he will be a full-time SF, being able to guard the wing is something he needs to work on. High major, and another who could claim the #1 spot in 2011 in Michigan.

-Matt Costello, the 6'8 PF from Bay City Western (MI) is a coaches dream. He plays hard, he plays smart, he converts on everything he is supposed to, and he's not a project. This kid is good right now. One of the best shot blockers in the state, and his range is extending to the three point line now. His potential is crazy, could be the most productive big man in Michigan this year. Top 2 in 2012 in Michigan.

-Tommie McCune gets all the credit in 2011 from Saginaw High, but don't sleep on, 6'2 G Marquavis Ford, 6'6 Wing Trey Babers, and 6'0 G Evellis McGee. All are D1 prospects, and all played well at camp. Ford is the best shooter in Michigan for 2011, Babers gets better and taller every day, and McGee is a killer, coming to take your heart out every game.

-Detroit Pershing will be loaded again, if 6'7 Sr Juwan Howard (Western Michigan), 6'7 Sr PF Raymoan McAfee, 6'0 Sr G Kiedez Foster, and 6'3 Soph G Sherron Dorsey-Walker continue to play like they did in camp. Walker is someone who hasn't seen a shot he didn't like, but he makes a good amount. Howard is as confident as they come, and is Michigan's #1 trash talker, but he backs it up, McAfee is a major sleeper and is a D1 kid, and Foster can fill it up from deep.

-Isaiah Sykes, the 6'5 Wing from Detroit Denby is a high major talent. Does he have high major skill, that remains up for debate, but he gets the job done, and I'd be surprised if he didn't go high major when its all said and done. He can handle the rock, and pass very well for his size, and he's athletic. When he fine tune the J, look out.

-Michael Hundley, the 6'9 PF from Detroit Renaissance, will be a high major. He is another kid in 2011, who is a major sleeper but he is good. He's long, plays hard, blocks shots, rebounds, and converts down low. If he can just get stronger, he will be a beast. His high school coach, Cameron Nichols, gets the job done, and his travel team coach, Tim McCormick, is one of the best in the business. Don't be surprised to see him shoot up the rankings. Another Renaissance player, Chene Phillips, a 6'2 Sr played extremely well, and I wouldn't be surprised if he makes First Team all PSL this year.

-Sleeper alert: Derrick Barden. The 6'3 Wing from Detroit Denby is one of the best 2010 wings in the state. Before camp, I had never even heard of him. The MAC schools in Michigan, should be all over him. He's tough as nails, rebounds, scores, defends, he does it all. Mix him in with Isaiah Sykes, and Denby will be tough. 6'7 SR Brandon Williams, also was a beast all day long Saturday. Low D1s, and D2's should be beating down Brandon's door.

-Alex Gauna, the 6'9 (and growing) PF from Eaton Rapids, is as laid back as they come. But few face up 4's in the Midwest can shoot like him. The 2010 Michigan St commit will be a great addition to the 2010 MSU recruiting class because he's a guy that will play for Tom Izzo and blossom. He's not the toughest right now, but Izzo will bring it out of him, he has the skills.

-Young guns: Watch out for these 4 2013 prospects: 6'3 Wing JD Tisdale of Flint Northern, 5'10 PG Richie Lewis of Flint Northern, 5'9 Charles Tucker of Lansing Eastern, and 5'10 Derrick Walton of Chandler Park Academy. Tisdale may be the least known right now, but may have the most potential of the 3. Tucker and Walton already have big reps across the circuit, for being elite PG's; and they didn't disappoint at the camp. Lewis will benefit everyday in practice by playing against BOTB's #2 PG in 2011 Shaq Smith of Flint Northern, and to be honest, Lewis is good enough now, that Smith will benefit as well.

-Kellon McCormick, the 6'6 2012 Wing from Notre Dame Prep, may not be as big as his dad Tim right now, but expect him to keep growing, and getting better. McCormick is already one of the top 2012 Wing's in the state, and one of the elite shooters. He launches the 3 ball with ease, and more often than not, he's money. Watch out.

More to come soon.


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Brandan Kearney...headed to...

-From all the information I have gathered the past week or so, I would be very surprised if Brandan Kearney, a 6'5 JR G from Detroit Southeastern doesn't select Michigan State tomorrow. According to sources close to the situation, Kentucky made a late push, to try to delay the commitment of Kearney but the Wildcats didn't offer. Michigan, was once the leader for Kearney, but when Carlton Brundidge, a 6'0 JR G from Southfield committed to the Wolverines, things changed. Ohio State has also offered, and Kearney is also considering Georgetown and Minnesota. Stay tuned for more info!

Payne to...MSU?

-In the last 20 minutes, two very informed sources have told me they feel Adreian Payne, the 6'9 C from Dayton, OH/Jefferson will go to Michigan State. Word is another staff in the running also feels he will go to Michigan State. Now, none of this may correct, and tomorrow he may end up committing to West Virginia or Kentucky, but right now with the info I've gathered, I'm feeling pretty good about saying he'll be a Spartan. If I'm right, Payne who has the potential to be a pro, will help the Spartans down low next year. He's super athletic, very long, can run, jump, just has to put it all together. And that's something Tom Izzo, Bob Huggins, John Calipari, or Sean Miller, would help him do. Payne is a Top 20 2010 player nationally by BOTB. Stay tuned for an announcement tomorrow.

-In other news, 6'7 Kenny Kaminski from Medina, OH/High was offered by Ohio State last weekend. Third big ten offer for the elite 2012 forward prospect.

-My Styles3 Elite Showcase report will be posted soon. Have gotten sidetracked lately.

Styles3 Elite Showcase

There was an abundance of talent at my Styles3 Elite Showcase this weekend! Numerous players were discovered, and many top ranked name guys came out over two days! Expect a report soon! Dwaun Anderson, the 6'4 Wing from Suttons Bay in the 2011 class proved, there isn't a better wing prospect in Michigan in 2011 and he's a Top 5 player statewide, and that may be being modest!

Updates

I have been extremely busy putting together the Styles 3 Elite Showcase, which will be held October 17, 18 at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan. This will be a truly fantastic event. A few nuggets will be put on the blog this week, and when the camp report is finished, I will get back to posting more info. Here is a few things for today:

-Michigan State is the new leader for 6'5 2011 G Brandan Kearney from Detroit Southeastern. Kearney was recently in Colorado this past weekend for the USA U16 National Team Practice, Kearney has the potential to be a impact player at the next level. More will come on Kearney.

-Michigan will have two big time D1 wings on campus this weekend. 6'7 2010 Wing Devin Oliver from Kalamazoo Central, and 6'4 Wing Dwaun Anderson of Suttons Bay. Schools like Utah, Oakland and others have offered Anderson, and Oliver is being recruited by high majors, mid majors, and low majors.

-A list of players for the Midnight Madness festivities will be released soon (Wed or Thurs) by BOTB, for numerous schools.

-Central Michigan, picked up a big commitment today from 6'7 2010 PF Colin Voss from East Grand Rapids (MI). Voss is a beast inside, and will be a factor at the MAC level, in my opinion. If CMU can add Trey Zeigler from Mt Pleasant to go along with Voss, and 6'1 PG Derek Jackson from Cleveland Benedictine, the Chippewas will be a force in the MAC, and will put itself in contention to seriously recruit 6'4 Dwaun Anderson from Suttons Bay (MI) in the 2011 class.

More to come very, very soon.

Recruits at MSU/UM Game

The MSU staff had two recruits on hand for the premier Michigan football game of the year, that were on official visits in 6'2 Keith Appling from Detroit, MI/Pershing and 6'10 man child Adreian Payne from Dayton, OH/Jefferson. If Payne ever got a killer instinct he would be a one and done type talent.

Other recruits:

Jeremiah Davis 6'2 PG Muncie, IN/Central 2011
Tommie McCune 6'8 F Saginaw, MI/High 2011
Patrick Lucas-Perry 5'10 PG Flint, MI/Powers 2011
Kenny Kaminski 6'7 Wing Medina, OH/High 2012
Matt Costello 6'8 PF Bay City, MI/Western 2012
Marquavis Ford 6'2 G Saginaw, MI/High 2011
Trey Babers 6'6 Wing Saginaw, MI/High 2011
Brandan Kearney 6'5 SG Detroit, MI/Southeastern 2011
Percy Gibson 6'8 PF Detroit, MI/Southeastern 2011
Amir Williams 6'10 C Detroit, MI/Country Day 2011

Updates

-Maurice Jones, a 5'7 PG from Saginaw Arthur Hill, committed to USC. Jones overcame his size limitations to reach the high-major level. Jones committed to USC after taking a official visit there this weekend. Jones is the #2 PG in the 2010 class in Michigan by BOTB.

-Michael Gilchrist, the #1 JR in America by BOTB, was on the Michigan campus this weekend. Gilchrist is thought to be a Kentucky lean with Villanova in the running as well. This is a pretty nice step for the Wolverines getting Gilchrist on campus, Gilchrist recently visited the Rutgers campus as well.

-Matt Costello, the #1 2012 prospect in Michigan by BOTB visited Ohio State yesterday for the football game. Ohio State is picking up their interest in the big man, who will have a heated recruitment. Costello isn't expected to decide until his Sr year.

-Ray Lee, the #1 PG in the 2010 Class State in Michigan recently transferred from Robichaud to Detroit Cass Tech. Robichaud was a good team with Lee, and Cass Tech will also benefit because of the transfer. Cass Tech was expected to be a top team in the PSL this year along with Pershing, Denby, and Southeastern, and expect this transfer to help even more. Cass Tech which has a stronger 2010 class, will add Lee after the second semester.

-Two Saginaw High JR's 6'8 Tommie McCune and 6'6 Trey Babers have seen continued movement in their recruitment. Indiana, Kansas and others are expected in open gym today to see McCune, and Babers visited Bowling Green yesterday, and their staff loves him. McCune recently picked up a offer from Providence.