tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23084754340371245622024-02-21T03:27:21.165-08:00Best of the Best Prep Basketball ScoutingThe best High School Prep Basketball website around. This is only for free, but you can subscribe to our newsletter contact me at loydenterprises@hotmail.com. Get player rankings, team rankings, summer basketball coverage, high school basketball coverage, player interviews, and more!Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-33041307386892991292010-04-18T00:17:00.000-07:002010-04-20T10:04:28.729-07:00Update- 4/18/10-6'6 Javontae Hawkins, one of the top sophomore wing players in America, out of Flint, MI/Powers was on campus today at Michigan. A offer was extended, and an official offer will be granted July 15. Hawkins was told by the UM staff he is their "#1 sophomore wing recruit". Hawkins definitely has outstanding upside and potential. Baylor, South Carolina, Notre Dame are the newest schools to his recruitment.<br /><br />-Matt Poches, the 6'4 Jr Wing from Hartland, MI/High has committed to Oakland University. He is also a top wide receiver prospect. Poches runs on the grassroots circuit with Norm Oden's Michigan Mustangs. <br /><br />-Tommie McCune's recruitment is going to get ugly. The 6'7 Wing out of Saginaw,MI/High is becoming the next Wilson Chandler (in terms of game) and ranks amongst the elite in Michigan's 2011 class. Missouri will make an official offer very soon. Baylor, South Carolina, Maryland, are turning up the heat hard! Frank Haith and Jorge Fernandez are flying in to see him today in open gym, as well as Georgetown, South Florida, Michigan St., and others. Stay tuned for more.<br /><br />-Dane Fife, head coach of IPFW is considered by some to be the front-runner for the vacant assistant coach position at Michigan. Saddi Washington from Oakland University, Bakari Alexander from Western Michigan University, Oronde Taliaferro, who most recently was a Oklahoma assistant, and is a Michigan native, are also believed to be candidates.<br /><br />-Now is the perfect time to subscribe to the BOTB newsletter for the top scouting reports, player rankings, and recruiting news on Michigan and players from across America. Subscribe on the links to the right! Thanks in advance. <br /><br />-A Motown Showdown report will be published soon.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-57685526864384642412010-04-13T20:26:00.000-07:002010-04-13T20:37:02.199-07:00Recruiting Update-Four top prospects are expected to announce their decisions tomorrow on ESPNU and from all of the information I have gathered, the prospects below should commit to the schools listed below. If another school is to gain their commitment/signature, I'd truly be surprised.<br /><br />Class of 2010<br />* Brandon Knight, 6'3, PG, Ft. Lauderdale, FL/Pinecrest (Top 5 player in America) KENTUCKY<br />* Ray McCallum, Jr. , 6'0, PG, Detroit, MI/Country Day (Top 20 player in America) DETROIT-MERCY<br />* Trey Zeigler, 6'4, SG, Mt. Pleasant, MI/High (Top 30 player in America) CENTRAL MICHIGAN<br /><br />Class of 2011<br />* Michael Gilchrist, 6'7, Wing, Somerdale, NJ/St. Patrick's (#1 Jr in America) KENTUCKYChristian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-52920383786553775152010-04-08T23:37:00.000-07:002010-04-09T00:06:32.742-07:00Motown Showdown Preview-Norm Oden, director of the Michigan Mustangs is a vet on the Michigan grassroots basketball scene and he's put together a very good field in his annual Motown Showdown event. Below are some of the top players and teams expected to be in attendance.<br /><br />17s<br /><br />Michigan Mustangs (Coach Rod Watts)<br /><br />-Patrick Lucas-Perry, 5'10, PG, Flint Powers<br />-Trey McDonald, 6'9, PF, Battle Creek Central<br />-Dwaun Anderson, 6'4, Wing, Suttons Bay<br />-Ladontae Henton, 6'6, Wing, Lansing Eastern (may be injured)<br /><br />DWade Heat (Coach Sean Bledsoe)<br /><br />-Gary Harris, 6'3, Wing, Soph, Hamilton Southeastern<br />-RJ Hunter, 6'4, Wing, Soph, Indianapolis Pike<br />-Jacobby Bledsoe, 5'10, PG, Soph, Hamilton Southeastern<br /><br />Dorian's Pride (Coach Tim McCormick)<br /><br />-Tommie McCune, 6'7, F, Saginaw High<br />-Justin Moss, 6'7, PF, Romulus<br />-Ray Lee, 6'2, PG, Soph, Romulus<br />-Shaquille Smith, 5'10, PG, Flint Northern<br />-Trey Babers, 6'6, Wing, Saginaw High<br />-Dan Chilcote, 6'8, F, Jackson Lumen Christi<br /><br />Chicago Express/DRose (Coach Reggie Rose)<br /><br />-Ryan Boatright, 5'10, PG, Aurora East<br /><br />ACB/Bank Hoops (Coach Dave Jones)<br /><br />-Justin Klein, 6'2. PG, Soph, Ostego<br />-Sean Sheldon, 6'9, PF, Soph, Traverse City St. Francis<br /><br />Team Detroit <br /><br />-Brandan Kearney, 6'6, Wing, Detroit Southeastern, MICHIGAN STATE<br />-Percy Gibson, 6'8, PF, Detroit Southeastern<br />-AJ Mathew, 6'2, SG, Ann Arbor Huron<br /><br />16s<br /><br />Dorian's Pride (Coach Jerry Brackett/DeAndre Clement)<br /><br />-Matt Costello, 6'9, PF, Bay City Western<br />-Javontae Hawkins, 6'6, Wing, Flint Powers<br />-Anton Wilson, 6'6, SG, Flint Carman-Ainsworth<br />-Donald Fisher, 6'8, PF, Flint Northern<br />-Davario Gaines, 6'7, PF, Saginaw High<br />-Kevin Marshall, 6'7, PF, Saginaw High<br /><br />Michigan Mustangs (Coach Van Mayfield)<br /><br />-Denzel Valentine, 6'5, Wing, Lansing Sexton<br />-Marquise Mondy, 6'4, Wing, Grand Rapids Catholic Central<br />-Anthony Clemmons, 5'10, PG, Lansing Sexton<br /><br />Ohio Basketball Club (Coach Winston Grays)<br /><br />-Malik London, 6'9, PF, Chillicothe <br />-Lorenzo Cugini, 6'5, Wing, Akron St. Vincent St. Mary<br /><br />Chicago Express/DRose<br /><br />-Tim Williams, 6'7, Wing, Homewood-Floosmoor<br />-Delvon Rencher, 6'6, Wing, Homewood-Floosmoor<br /><br />Team Detroit<br /><br />-Monte Morris, 6'0, PG, Fresh, Flint Beecher<br /><br />15s<br /><br />Dorian's Pride (Coach Steven Haney, Sr.)<br /><br />-Steven Haney, Jr. 6'5, Wing, East Lansing<br />-Jalen Hayes, 6'6, F, Lansing Sexton<br />-Dominic Jackson, 6'3, Wing, Saginaw Buena Vista<br />-JD Tisdale, 6'3, Wing, Flint Northern<br />-Richie Lewis, 5'10, PG, Flint Northern<br />-Cliff Kelley, 6'6, PF, Jackson<br />-Brian Morton, 6'2, SG, Lansing Eastern<br /><br />Superfriends (Coach Curtis Hervey)<br /><br />-Derrick Walton, 5'10, PG, Chandler Park Academy<br />-Dre Johnson, 5'10, PG, Detroit Cass Tech<br /><br />14s<br /><br />The Family (Coach Marvin Conway)<br /><br />-Mory Diane, Jr. , 6'2, G, Detroit Country Day Middle School<br />-Issac Bowles, 6'6, C, Detroit<br /><br />Team Detroit (Coach Chris Cagle)<br /><br />-Edmond Sumner, 5'10, PG, Detroit Country Day Middle School<br />-Richard Gold, 6'4, F, Inkster<br />-Tyler Johnson, 6'0, SG, Detroit<br />-Nelson Cagle, 5'10. PG, Detroit<br /><br />Dorian's Pride (Coach Ralph Arnett)<br /><br />-Keon Addison, 5'10, PG, Saginaw<br />-Joe Powell, 6'6, F, Saginaw<br />-Trevor Manuel, 6'4, Wing, Holt<br />-DeAndre Parker, 6'7, PF, Jackson<br />-Jayln Jackson, 6'3, Wing, SaginawChristian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-15661533585801665922010-04-06T22:28:00.000-07:002010-04-06T23:24:34.422-07:00State Championships Player RecapsAs many know the Kalamazoo Central was the 2009-2010 Class A Boys State Champ, Country Day was the 2009-2010 Class B Boys State Champ, Melvindale Business & Technology was the Class C State Champ, and West Michigan Christian was the 2009-2010 Class D State Champ. Below are evaluations on some of the impressive players from the semis and finals of all classes.<br /><br />Class A<br /><br />Devin Oliver, 6'7, Wing, Kalamazoo Central, DAYTON : Devin had a big weekend for the Maroon Giants. As one of the senior leaders and a Division One recruit, Oliver is expected to step up, and that he did. Extremely versatile and best in the open court, Oliver flourished getting numerous fast break points, easy put backs, and short jumpers. Blessed with great vision, he is also a willing passer and showed that during the Finals weekend. Good rebounder, that needs to become a better rebounder in traffic and rebounding out of his area. A legit 6'7, and a legit wing. Would be shocked to see him not develop into a very solid A-10 player at Dayton.<br /><br />TJ Buchanan, 6'4, Wing, Kalamazoo Central, JR : TJ was my MVP for the Class A Finals Weekend, simply because he did it all. If he continues to improve his jump shot, he will be recruited at the high major level. Guards like Carlton Brundidge, one of the most touted 2011 recruits in Michigan, weren't as good as TJ this weekend, and don't appear to be better prospects. Buchanan is a very good passer, as is most of the Maroon Giants team, and he also has improved leaps and bounds from a physical standpoint this year. Going forward, developing a respectable outside shot is key.<br /><br />Dante Williams, 6'5, SG, Ann Arbor Huron, JR : Shot the blood out the ball in the Class A title game. Very good player. Major sleeper who should see his recruitment land at the mid major plus level at the very least. Long and athletic, and seems to be putting his game together at the right time, excellent spot up shooter, and also a capable shot blocker because of his length. Interesting prospect, and one to definitely track down the line.<br /><br />Isaiah Sykes, 6'6, Wing, Detroit Denby : Leading the Denby squad to the semis was no easy task, and big props should be given to him for his accomplishments. He doesn't have a jump shot to save his life, but you'd be hard pressed to find a better finisher and slasher in the 2010 class statewide. Also drop dimes like a 5'9 PG. Terrific rebounder, and is great at getting the defensive board and starting the fast break and making something positive happen with the basketball. High majors are recruiting him, and it's warranted, would be a good late pick up for any up-tempo college team.<br /><br />Derrick Barden, 6'4, Wing, Detroit Denby : Outside of Keith Appling, I think Derrick Barden is the best Sr in the Detroit PSL. Barden is very well rounded and is a phenomenal athlete. He's good now, but his potential is even better, with proper skill development at the next level. Excellent body, is basically a man amongst boys at this level. Adequate jump shot, that needs to improve, but serviceable, nonetheless. Mid Majors would do themselves a absolute favor by signing him, and in my opinion, high majors may look smart in the end by signing him. <br /><br />Carlton Brundidge, 6'0, SG, Southfield, JR : Brundidge is a very good high school basketball player, that can't be argued. He's already committed to Michigan, but I don't know if he'll be successful in that system. In order to succeed at the highest level, picking the right system will be a absolute necessity for him. At the end of the day, he's a SG, and that's the bottom line. He produces and gets the job done, at that's what every team needs. He's a very good finisher for his size at the high school level and he can score in bunches when he gets rolling. All in all, his upside is limited in my opinion.<br /><br />Class B<br /><br />Ray McCallum, Jr. , 6'2, PG, Detroit Country Day : Let's keep this short and sweet, after his performance in the Finals and Semi's, if you don't agree with me that McCallum, Jr. is the best player in Michigan, bar none, well; you're blind. Future pro. <br /><br />Amir Williams, 6'10, C, Detroit Country Day : Earlier in the year, Williams participated in my Show Your Heart Classic against Detroit Southeastern, and he showed his full package. When he does that, his game is very effective at this level. A defensive phenom no matter the game because of his length, size, and timing, his effect on the game will be felt no matter what. He is also a hungry rebounder, who attacks the glass. Those are two big positives that you'd like every big man to have in their game, once the offensive part of his game becomes more consistent, we could be looking at another McDonald's All American out of the Country Day program. <br /><br />Denzel Valentine, 6'5, Wing, Lansing Sexton, SOPH : He's apart of a very strong nucleus of Sexton sophomores, and he's a player. He is the best passer in the 2012 class, and he sees the court better than most anyone in Michigan. He's not very quick or fast and that will hurt his potential, as he can't guard a perimeter prospect of high major ability at this time. He's not the biggest scorer in the world, but his production is definitely felt in other areas. One to watch down the road.<br /><br />Anthony Clemmons, Jr. , 6'1, PG, Lansing Sexton, SOPH : He really has big time potential, and could end up being the best one out of Sexton's loaded 2012 class. Clemmons is a very capable scorer and is dynamite in the open floor and transition. He has a nice floater shot that he uses to his advantage. Willing passer, but could do a better job setting up his teammates and distributing the basketball. Looks the part of a future Division One guard.<br /><br />Class C & D<br /><br />Michael Talley, Jr. , 5'9, PG, Melvindale Business & Technology, DUQUESNE : He's a bad, bad boy. Electric scorer, is a blur with the ball, and is a knockdown shooter from deep. Will be effective from day one at the college level, picked the perfect level for his abilities. Was the best player on the best team in Class C. Next step to improving his game, is getting his teammates involved more.<br /><br />Dwaun Anderson, 6'4, Wing, Suttons Bay, JR : He's definitely a very good player. His athleticism is through the roof. Not too many players statewide, regardless of class have the natural attributes that he possesses. With that being said, his skill level isn't there yet. He has virtually no right hand and doesn't have a steady jumper at this point. It is very hard to properly evaluate him because of the lack of talent around him and defenses key in on him. This summer will play a major role in the level he's recruited at.<br /><br />Monte Morris, 6'0, PG, Flint Beecher, FRESHMAN : Outside of Steven Haney, there isn't a better freshman prospect in Michigan, that I've seen. Very heady player and a great distributor. Very good leader even at such a young age, he put his team on his back and carried them to the state semifinals. Can score right now with the best of them. Strength is a factor, but at 14 and still physically maturing that will come in time. If he keeps growing, which I full expect, it's all over.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-15328572679067512072010-03-23T12:03:00.001-07:002010-03-23T12:14:07.399-07:00Dorians Pride Tryouts!!Michigan's only Under Armour sponsored team-Dorian's Pride wants you to come tryout this Sunday, March 28th, at Saginaw High School. We will participate in tournaments in Ohio, Indiana, Kansas City, Phoenix, Myrtle Beach, Detroit, and other places. Lamarr Woodley from the Pittsburgh Steelers is our other sponsor.<br /><br />Benefits to playing for Pride:<br /><br />-Get exposure! We will travel all of July and be seen by the top programs in the country. Participants in our program last year received offers from Michigan St, Ohio St, Indiana, Providence, Xavier, Oakland (MI), Cleveland St, and other D1 schools as well as D2, D3, and Juco schools because of the exposure that Pride provided.<br /><br />-Great coaches-Tim McCormick our 17s Red Coach is a former NBA Player, McDonalds All American, and College All American at Michigan. Our 17s White Coaches, Al Pipkins, Sr is the former head coach at Carrolton High School and Andy Erlwein is an assistant at Rochester Adams. Our 16s coach, DeAndre Clement, led his 15u team last year to many Championships, Final 4, and Elite 8 appearances, as well as the a win over the #1 nationally ranked Spiece Indy Heat 15s. Our 15s coach, Steven Haney, SR is a former D1 player himself, an assistant coach at East Lansing. No other program in Michigan have the coaches that we have... you will develop and get better with us!<br /><br />-Play with some of the best talent in the state... We fully expect Michigan's top talent to participate in the program this spring/summer.<br /><br />-Opportunity to get invited to the Under Armour Best of the Best Top 70 Skills Academy, in Atlanta, GA, June 4-6. Which will be the top invite only, free of charge event in America this year!<br /><br />17s Tryouts (2 Teams-Up to 24 Players Can Make Teams) - 2:30-4:30<br />16s Tryouts (1 Team-Up to 12 Players Can Make Teams) 4:30-6:00<br />15s Tryouts (1 Team- Up to 12 Players Can Make Teams) 6:00-7:30<br /><br />Tryouts will start on time and end promptly. Please get to tryouts early in time to register and to be ready to play! There will be a $20 non-refundable tryout fee!<br /><br />If you have any other questions or concerns please call, Dorian's Pride Director of Operations Christian Vaughn-Dawkins at 989.493.4317 or email at LOYDEnterprises@hotmail.com<br /><br />THE SUMMER IS OURS!Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-48940748384924082982010-03-22T22:29:00.000-07:002010-03-22T22:30:11.097-07:00Arthur Hill v. Mt. Pleseant Class A Regional Final RecapSAGINAW -- Arthur Hill’s boy’s basketball team is looking very good right now, and it’s for one reason -- and that reason isn’t star PG Maurice Jones. The Arthur Hill team’s complementary players accept their roles and don’t try to play outside of their boundaries. It’s a trait most high school teams, as well as college and pro teams lack. The Lumberjacks get it, and now they are in Class A's final eight teams.<br /><br />You could tell the Lumberjacks were ready for action by the way they came out of the gates last Wednesday against Mt. Pleasant. Kwincy Tucker, an athletic 6’4 wing, who is also the younger brother of former Arthur Hill All-American Darquavis Tucker, scored 7 of The Hill’s first 9 points. He capped it off with a big time alley-oop, and also had two long jumpers from both wings. Arthur Hill’s pressure also had the Oilers intimidated. It seemed as they picked up two 10-second violations and struggled to get the ball over half-court, when they did, 6’9 Soph Jordan Hare was there to block their shots. On the good side, the Oilers were only down 15-9 after one quarter, mainly because of Trey Zeigler attacking the basket and scoring.<br /><br />To start the second, Trey threw down a downright nasty slam over the top of Hare, cutting the lead to 15-11 for the Lumberjacks. Once again the little things came back to bite the Lumbjeracks as they didn’t box Jordan Hare out, and he scored 4 of the next 6 points, one off a slam. After that kids like Dell Simon, Tyler Dwyer, Chandler Young, and Wesley Wilson, all contributed. To end the half the score was 32-21.<br /><br />During the first half, Maurice Jones, effortlessly created for his teammates, in a way, quite frankly only he can do. In the second half he made it clear he was taking over, and pretty much dominated scoring and dishing throughout the rest of the game. Once Pookie put his mind to taking over the game, he did, and the rest is history. Pookie tossed three straight alley-oops to Jordan Hare to make the Lumberjacks lead 53-36 and the Oilers never threatened again.<br /><br />GAME SYNOPSIS: Mt. Pleasant had a great season, and Trey Zeigler did all he could, but in the end the Lumberjacks are just more talented, and the Oilers didn’t have the horses to compete. After the first few minutes of the game this was evident.<br /><br />V.I.P. IN THE HOUSE - Central Michigan head coach Ernie Zeigler was in the house to watch his son, Trey play. Not to be deterred, Providence head assistant coach Chris Davis was also in the house to see Zeigler and Mt. Pleasant point guard Matt Strickland, who Providence has also offered, and according to reports Providence has also offered Jordan Hare. An assistant coach from South Alabama was also there… he was scheduled for a in-home visit Thursday with former Arthur Hill big man Antoine Lundy, who has evolved to a Juco standout, and came to watch the game while in town.<br /><br />PROSPECTS: Maurice Jones, 5’6, PG, Saginaw Arthur Hill - The USC commit was the top player on the floor all night Wednesday. At 5’6, Pookie is just a flat out warrior. When watching Arthur Hill play his leadership skills and basketball IQ is apparent, and at the end of the day you know the Lumberjacks are his team. He’s a flat out amazing high school player, and there is nothing else to really say about him, he usually dominates every time he hits the floor. He’s one of the best players from Saginaw in the last decade, and finished the night with 16 points and 11 assists unofficially.<br /><br />Jordan Hare, 6’9, Soph, PF, Saginaw Arthur Hill- He will be in the conversation of the best sophomore in the state and rightfully so, because no player in his class possesses the physical gifts that he does. It’s the skills and mental aspect of the game that right now he is lacking. Right now he scores off of put-backs and alleys, which isn’t a bad thing, but for him to take the next step from prospect to elite player, he will need to establish a back to the basket game as well as a jump-shot. His main positives on the offensive end at this stage are he plays within himself. As I stated earlier, he isn’t the most polished scoring threat on the low block, and he doesn’t try to be, he rebounds, and basically gets hustle baskets right now. From a rebounding and defensive aspect, he’s very good right now, and absolutely ridiculous potential wise, as he is stupid long, and he’s not very strong, so he can get even better in these areas. High majors should definitely recruit him and he’s a Top 5 prospect in 2012 in Michigan, without a doubt.<br /><br />Trey Zeigler, 6’5, Wing, Mt. Pleasant- The most positive thing I noticed about Trey Wednesday, is he doesn’t give up. In a game where lots of players have immense physical capabilities and talent, the kids with the right mentality are the ones who succeed the highest. Trey could have easily given up on his teammates and quit, but he fought all night long, and kept attacking, albeit sometimes unsuccessful but the effort was there. He also didn’t stop attacking when he was struggling from the free-throw line. He was very good on the glass, and basically unstoppable when he tried to get to the rack. He is a good, not great athlete, and showed this with his second quarter slam on Hare. His jump shot is a bit shaky, but he’s pretty good from mid-range. His ball handling skills are up to par and he is also a willing passer. The only glaring negative from this game was his free-throw shooting, absolutely dreadful, but something I expect to change in time. He finished the night with 20 points and 9 boards. Great career.<br /><br />Matt Strickland, 6’1, PG, Mt. Pleasant- How important of a recruit is Trey Zeigler to the Providence Friars? The offered Matt Strickland to get him. Strickland is by no means a Big East player, and that’s not a knock on him, as he’s a very good high school point guard who’s extremely poised, and to be honest there are very few players in America every year who have Big East conference ability. Strickland is the cousin of Zeigler. One thing can be said about Strickland, the Oilers don’t go on that 15 game win streak or make it to the regional final without him. Yes, he’s a player. He’s a very good passer, who always keeps his head up, and makes the right plays the majority of the time. He has a decent long ball, and a high bball IQ. He is also pretty long for a PG, and I always like lefty players no matter the position. Great season for the California transfer.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-18970454335214627802010-03-22T22:27:00.001-07:002010-03-22T22:28:51.659-07:00BOTB is Back!Best of the Best Prep Basketball Scouting returns! We will cover the rest of the Michigan High School Boys Basketball state tournament, and will give you the rundown on the top players in Michigan and beyond! Tune in to the website regularly, as every day you can expect something to be posted!Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-23672399304302161192009-11-06T16:53:00.000-08:002009-11-06T17:36:56.186-08:00Styles3 Elite Showcase:ReportThis 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:<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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. <br /><br />-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. <br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />More to come soon. <br /><br /><br />-Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-46621303027808853532009-11-02T22:19:00.000-08:002009-11-02T22:27:09.030-08:00Brandan 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!Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-55525635316426430382009-10-28T20:43:00.000-07:002009-10-28T21:03:37.209-07:00Payne 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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-My Styles3 Elite Showcase report will be posted soon. Have gotten sidetracked lately.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-20379846061756542102009-10-18T21:21:00.001-07:002009-10-18T21:23:18.777-07:00Styles3 Elite ShowcaseThere 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!Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-11855160365128900652009-10-13T22:32:00.000-07:002009-10-13T22:45:57.079-07:00UpdatesI 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:<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-A list of players for the Midnight Madness festivities will be released soon (Wed or Thurs) by BOTB, for numerous schools. <br /><br />-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.<br /><br />More to come very, very soon.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-45210830001870931752009-10-04T07:42:00.000-07:002009-10-04T07:46:24.949-07:00Recruits at MSU/UM GameThe 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.<br /><br />Other recruits:<br /><br />Jeremiah Davis 6'2 PG Muncie, IN/Central 2011<br />Tommie McCune 6'8 F Saginaw, MI/High 2011<br />Patrick Lucas-Perry 5'10 PG Flint, MI/Powers 2011<br />Kenny Kaminski 6'7 Wing Medina, OH/High 2012<br />Matt Costello 6'8 PF Bay City, MI/Western 2012<br />Marquavis Ford 6'2 G Saginaw, MI/High 2011<br />Trey Babers 6'6 Wing Saginaw, MI/High 2011 <br />Brandan Kearney 6'5 SG Detroit, MI/Southeastern 2011<br />Percy Gibson 6'8 PF Detroit, MI/Southeastern 2011<br />Amir Williams 6'10 C Detroit, MI/Country Day 2011Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-22301688038230957702009-09-27T11:24:00.021-07:002009-09-27T11:44:42.967-07:00Updates-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-74700882500650916612009-09-27T11:24:00.020-07:002009-09-27T11:39:06.303-07:00Updates-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-30201519739994036312009-09-27T11:24:00.018-07:002009-09-27T11:34:55.156-07:00Updates-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-50979454452883888702009-09-27T11:24:00.017-07:002009-09-27T11:34:23.764-07:00Updates-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-39715894140131920512009-09-27T11:24:00.016-07:002009-09-27T11:33:57.239-07:00Updates-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-63394240649937475462009-09-27T11:24:00.014-07:002009-09-27T11:32:15.164-07:00Updates-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.<br /><br />-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.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-85430470993237425442009-09-23T21:09:00.000-07:002009-09-23T21:18:29.002-07:00Ohio Player UpdatesBOTB's Ohio Correspondent Kurt Stubbs supplied us with the following info:<br /><br />Adreian Payne (6’10/2010) of Dayton Jefferson is down to five schools including Michigan State, West Virginia, Arizona, Kansas, and Kentucky. Payne will take an official visit to each school before making any decisions.<br /><br />Stevie Taylor (5’9/2011) point guard of Gahanna Lincoln High School has offers from Akron, Miami (OH), Ohio University, George Mason, and Montana State.<br /><br />Taylor visited Akron this past weekend for the Indiana football game.<br /><br />Chane Behanan (6’7/2011) power forward of Bowling Green High School (KY) has offers from Cincinnati, Western Kentucky, and Oklahoma State. He is currently a soft verbal to UC.<br /><br />Behanan visited Western Kentucky two weeks ago and took an unofficial to the University of Kentucky this past weekend. According to sources, Behanan was blown away by the trip to Lexington. <br /><br />He is receiving strong interest from Mississippi State, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Penn State, Purdue, Xavier, and Ohio State. <br /><br />Bob Huggins of WVU was in yesterday along with Travis Ford of Oklahoma State, and Rick Stansbury of Mississippi State will be in Bowling Green today. <br /><br />Aaron White (6’8/2011) wing forward of Strongsville High School has offers from Akron and James Madison. White is also receiving strong intrigue from Wisconsin, Penn State, and Butler.<br /><br />White will be visiting Butler this weekend. <br /><br />Paul Honigford (6’8/2011) wing forward of Sugarcreek Garaway has offers from Michigan State and Ohio University. Honigford took an unofficial to Ohio State the weekend of the OSU/Navy football game.<br /><br />Trey Burke (5’11/2011) point guard of Columbus Northland High School has offers from Butler, Ohio University, Akron, Miami (OH), Cleveland State, Kent State, Stephen F. Austin, and James Madison.<br /><br />Burke visited Notre Dame this past Saturday for the ND/Michigan State football game adding to visits taken to Ohio University, Cincinnati, and Penn State. <br /><br />Kyle Molock (6’1/2012) point guard of Dublin Coffman has offers from Akron, Florida International, Georgia State, Ohio University, and St. Joseph’s. <br /><br />Molock is also earning heavy interest from Ohio State, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, and Purdue. <br /><br />Purdue will be at Coffman today to watch Molock work out, Michigan State and St. Joseph’s will be in tomorrow, and Notre Dame was in last week. <br /><br />Jalen Robinson (6’7/2012) power forward of Columbus Northland has offers from Ohio University, Kent State, West Virginia, James Madison, and Akron.<br /><br />Robinson has taken unofficial visits to Ohio State and West Virginia.Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-30290908760659312902009-09-20T20:18:00.000-07:002009-09-20T21:41:19.848-07:00Updates-Maurice Jones, a 5'7 PG from Saginaw, MI/Arthur Hill got his first high major offer today as USC offered him tonight. Jones will take a official visit this week to USC. Kevin O'Neil of USC came to watch Jones in an open gym today in Saginaw. Jones is the #2 PG in Michigan by BOTB, and a Top 5 player in Michigan's 2010 class. Jones is also looking at St. Bonaventure and Duquesne. <div><br /></div><div>-Tommie McCune, a 6'8 PF from Saginaw, MI/High attracted Al Skinner head coach of Boston College and John Beilein head coach of Michigan today, as well as assistants from St. Bonaventure and Detroit. Kansas will be coming to see McCune in an open gym this week.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Trey Babers, a 6'6 Jr Wing from Saginaw, MI/High is very close to picking up a offer from Duquesne. Babers is also receiving recruiting interest from Michigan, Iowa, Cleveland St, Dayton, Toledo, and a host of other schools.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Brandan Kearney's top schools at this point includes Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Kentucky, and Georgetown. He will be visiting Kentucky soon. Kearney is a 6'5 Jr SG.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Iowa and Providence have been in open gym to see 6'8 Jr Dan Chilcote of Jackson, MI/Lumen Christi. Chilcote is one of the more skilled forwards in Michigan, and has a chance to be really good.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Ryan Majerle, a 6'4 Jr Wing from Rockford will attract Wisconsin Green-Bay, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, Ball state, Oakland, and Valpo in an open gym this week. Majerle would be a mid-major steal.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Carlton Brundidge, a 6'1 Jr G from Southfield, MI/High is said to be favoring Michigan, and may be committing soon. Brundidge is one of the elite guards statewide in the 2010 class.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Junior Lomomba, a 6'5 Wing from Madison, WI/Memorial and one of the top players in the country for the 2012 class already has offers from, Marquette, Florida, Baylor, Illinois, Oklahoma, Iowa, Florida State, and Indiana State. Junior is a Top 25 player in America for the 2012 class. </div>Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-47837485756896725282009-09-18T03:56:00.000-07:002009-09-18T03:57:34.214-07:00Kaminski Update-6'7 2012 Wing Kenny Kaminski from Medina, OH/High will have Thad Matta from Ohio State and Bob Huggins from West Virginia to watch him play today. Kaminski holds offers from Michigan State and Indiana. Kaminski is one of the elite sophomores nationally, and his game is steadily improving. Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-67891609592026695172009-09-16T21:17:00.000-07:002009-09-16T21:23:38.393-07:00Updates-6'8 Soph Big Man Matt Costello has recieved an offer today from Greg Kampe and staff at Oakland. Oakland is Costello's first offer. This is a very good move by the Golden Grizzlies staff, as although Costello will be a high major player, it doesn't hurt to get in early and try to recruit him. Costello is also recieving interest from high major schools all across the Midwest. Purdue will be up for an open gym soon.<div><br /></div><div>-6'8 Jr F Tommie McCune from Saginaw High will have Providence and Minnesota at Saginaw High tommorow to watch him play in a open gym. McCune is getting interest from a school in almost every high major conference. McCune is the #1 Jr in Michigan by BOTB.</div><div><br /></div><div>-6'5 Freshman Wing Steven Haney, Jr will visit Michigan this weekend for the football game. Haney is a freshman at East Lansing High, and will be one of the better freshmen in the Midwest. Haney has recently visited Michigan State, and is the nephew of the greatest point guard of all time, Magic Johnson.</div><div><br /></div><div>-6'1 Soph PG Ray Lee recently met with Tom Izzo and Mark Montgomery recently and they also watched him workout in an open gym. Lee is picking up heavy interest from the Spartans. Lee is the #1 PG prospect in the state for the 2012 class. He will be recruited by high majors from all across the Midwest. More info on Lee to come.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Expect some big news stories to come from BOTB soon!</div>Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-48839327251550980222009-09-15T04:03:00.000-07:002009-09-15T04:09:45.428-07:00Open Gym Updates-Saginaw High has had tons of visitors in their open gyms this week. Some of the schools that have visited include Michigan State, Michigan, Xavier, Iowa, Purdue, Cleveland State, Bowling Green, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, Dayton, Saginaw Valley, and others. All schools have come away extremely impressed by 6'8 F Tommie McCune from Saginaw High. Tommie has the skill package, athleticism, length, jump-shot, and defensive ability not found in too many Juniors across America. You would be hard pressed to find another 2011 player in Michigan who is better. 6'5 Jr Wing Trey Babers, cousin of Michigan State's Draymond Green is also receiving increased interest from Toledo, Bowling Green, Cleveland State, and Iowa. Expect Iowa to come hard on this one, he's a sleeper. Saginaw High's football players cant play yet, but when they get out there, expect the Trojans open gyms to be even more intense. Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2308475434037124562.post-66519034086874445242009-09-13T15:12:00.000-07:002009-09-13T15:15:41.736-07:00Amir Williams Recruitment UpdateMichigan's #1 Center in the 2011 class at this point by BOTB is Amir Williams. Williams is a 6'10 C from Detroit Country Day, who plays with aggression and is a very adept shot-blocker, and rebounder. He can also score when he gets the ball down low on the post. Williams visited Ohio State this weekend for the football game against USC, and according to Williams it was a great visit. According to Williams he currently holds offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Miami-FL, Arizona, Providence, Wake Forest, Notre Dame, and Cincinnati. Williams currently doesn't have a favorite. Expect this to be an intense recruitment for the big fella. Christian Vaughn-Dawkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08723513465652236990noreply@blogger.com0