Lansing Eastern's Pre-Season Scrimmage

For the second year, Lansing Eastern is bringing over 15 teams to the Don Johnson Fieldhouse for what should make for an excellent day of basketball two weeks before Michigan's season officially starts.

Here's a look at Saturday's schedule where the talent will be as good as the teams:

9 a.m.Kalamazoo Central vs. White Lake Lakeland, Birmingham Country Day vs. Warren De La Salle, Lansing Sexton vs. Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, Lansing Everett vs. Detroit Loyola

9:45 a.m Romulus vs. Benton Harbor, Lansing Eastern vs. Detroit Pershing, Detroit Southeastern vs. Saginaw Arthur Hill, Ann Arbor Huron vs. Muskegon Heights

10:30 a.m. Everett vs. Lakeland Romulus vs. Ottawa Hills, Loyola vs. Heights, Kazoo Central vs. Huron

11:15 p.m. Pershing vs. Arthur Hill, Eastern vs. De La Salle, Southeastern vs. Country Day, Sexton vs. Benton Harbor

NoonEverett vs. Kazoo Central, Huron vs. Arthur Hill, Sexton vs. Loyola, Ottawa Hills vs. Lakeland

12:45 pm.Southeastern vs. Heights, Eastern vs. Country Day, Pershing vs. Benton Harbor, Romulus vs. De La Salle

1:30 p.m.Sexton vs. Kazoo Central, Country Day vs. Pershing, De La Salle vs. Southeastern, Lakeland v. Loyola

2:15 p.m. Benton Harbor vs. Arthur Hill, Romulus vs. Eastern, Huron vs. Ottawa Hills,

Second helping of scrimmages this weekend.

Westerville North will be hosting a basketball preview this Friday night.
The schedule is:
6:00 Toledo St. John's Jesuit vs. Grove City
7:00 New Knoxville vs. Mentor
8:00 Westerville North vs. Johnstown-Monroe

Our Saturday run down goes like this:
Canton Glenoak at Warren harding 10:00 AM

Dublin Scioto will be hosting a 3 team scrimmage this saturday and that will feature Division 1 marquee Columbus Northland.

Gahanna-Lincoln scrimmages a young Canton McKinley squad on Saturday morning at Gahanna-Lincoln.

Friday Feast of Scrimmages in Columbus!

While many families will be up at 5am this Friday trying to find deals for the Holiday season, we will be in Central Ohio trying to find college coaches Christmas gifts as well! IPS will be getting one last pre-season glimpse of nearly 30 teams at the Berliner Athletic Complex and at the World Harvest Prep All-Ohio preview.

Here is what we have in store from 11-2 at Berliner:
Session 1 (11am to 11:30am)
Toledo Libbey vs. Canton Timken (Ct. 1)
Dayton Dunbar vs. Cincy Lockland(Ct.2)
Wayne vs. Shaw (Ct. 3)
Mansfield Sr vs. Whetstone (Ct. 4)
Bye: Africentric, Walnut Ridge
Session 2 (11:30 to 12pm)
Walnut Ridge vs. Timken (Ct. 1)
Mansfield vs. Lockland (Ct. 2)
Africentric vs. Shaw (Ct. 3)
Dunbar vs. Whetstone (Ct. 4)
Bye: Wayne, Libbey
Session 3 (12pm to 12:30pm)
W.R. vs. Mansfield (Ct.1)
Libbey vs. Wayne (Ct. 2)
Lockland vs. Africentric (Ct. 3)
Timken vs. Dunbar (Ct. 4)
Bye: Whetstone, Shaw
Session 4 (12:30pm to 1pm)
Africentric vs. W.R. (Ct. 1)
Dunbar vs. Libbey (Ct. 2)
Wayne vs. Whetstone (Ct. 3)
Shaw vs. Timken (Ct. 4)
Bye: Mansfield, Lockland
Session 5 (1pm to 1:30pm)
Timken vs. Whetstone (Ct. 1)
Libbey vs. Africentric (Ct. 2)
Wayne vs. Lockland (Ct. 3)
Walnut Ridge vs. Shaw (Ct. 4)
Bye: Dunbar, Mansfield
Session 6 (1:30pm to 2pm)
Whetstone vs. Shaw (Ct. 1)
Libbey vs. Lockland (Ct. 2)
Wayne vs. Timken (Ct. 3)
Dunbar vs. Walnut Ridge(Ct. 4)
Bye: Africentric, Mansfield

Here is the evening recap at Harvest Prep:
4:00pm Linden McKinley vs. Africentric
4:45pm Independence vs. Portsmouth
5:30pm Gahanna vs. Ottawa Glandorf
6:15pm Walnut Ridge vs. Cincinnati Woodward
7:00pm Eastmoor vs. Bowling Green
7:45pm Harvest Prep. vs. Cincinnati Western Hills
8:30pm Columbus East vs. Trotwood Madison
9:15pm Columbus Brookhaven vs. Cincinnati Aiken
10:00pm Columbus Northland vs. Cincinnati Princeton

Built tough, HoningFORD tough!

6-foot-7, 2011, Sugarcreek Garaway, forward Paul Honigford showed us Saturday why he is one of the top 10 prospects in Ohio's 2011 class. Honigford who already holds an offer from Michigan State displayed his game verse 2010, 6-foot-9,high-major prospect Adreian Payne via Dayton Jefferson. Honigford did a good job of beating Payne to the cup off rip-thru drives and held his own down under on the boards. Payne of course has go-go gadget arms and contested a share of Honigford's field goals, but Honigford fared well against the older and more athletic foe. Honigford who already has a great feel for the game,possesses a nice stroke, he can shoot it up to 17 feet with good mechanics, he runs the floor well, he passes well and he is physically tough for a young big. Paul reminds us of Notre Dame forward Zach Hillesland with similar attributes. We will keep you posted on Paul's progress as he is the focal point for a young Garaway Pirates team.

Fick,Vitale or Pastos? Either way you can't go wrong!

We at IPS have never specifically pointed out a college program or college coach before, but this is just too good to be true!
When I was a young school boy back in the early 90's I remembered watching a fiery college coach from Morehead State tear his jacket off, pull his tie apart,literally roll on the sideline floors, yelling, screaming, working the crowds and made real life stories that Mitch Albom couldn't write up. Well that was nearly 20 years ago and Morehead State legend Dick Fick has passed upon us.
Now there is a new sheriff on these sidelines and his name is Pastos, Jimmy Pastos the Loyola Maryland head mentor has been putting on a clinic over the last few weeks. Recently against Cornell Pastos removed himself from the game after getting a technical foul and let his staff coach the game and run timeouts while he ate popcorn and interacted with the players at the end of the bench. Against Davidson he ran a "glue-gun" 2 man shadow approach on Davidson's Stephen Curry,which they did hold the Davidson sharpshooter scoreless, but losing by more than 20 on that attempt.
I have not been fortunate enough to meet this charismatic soul, but I do know one thing, Dick Vitale better have a good contract because this guy is made for ESPN!
We will keep you posted on Loyola Maryland as there season continues...

Desmar Jackson, High Major and smooth as icing on a wedding cake!

Last Wednesday I ventured up to the Warren Harding 4-team scrimmage with Garfield Heights, Massillon Jackson and Lakewood St. Ed's and after watching 3 hours of highly competitive hoops I walked away with a new light for Warren Harding's 6-foot-4combo guard Desmar Jackson. This kid can flat out go, yes his left hand is shaky, yes his shot is mechanical, but his vision is infrared, his athleticism is Olympic and he's smooth as fresh icing on a wedding cake! The thing about Desmar's silent recruitment is he really wasn't out during the open months.He attended a few events, but HE was sidelined with academic issues and attended summer school during the July Period. He has been plagued with words such as "lazy,questionable and a poor student." I can honestly say I haven't seen a better athlete in Ohio's 2009 class and that includes Jon Smith from Grove City. The question is...will Desmar ever put it all together? He is soo explosive that you don't realize he just dunked on your face or sent your shot back into section C until the student section reminds you who's house it is! He also can thread the needle with pin-point passes along with a inside out, retreat and go attack series. I am going to sum the critics up right now...Desmar Jackson will be a star if someone can polish his downsides!

Sophomore Sensation at South

6-foot-3, 2011, combo guard, Traevon Jackson is one of the top prospects in Ohio's 2011 class. Jackson who has lens craft vision and a EA Sports create a player body is going to be something special in years to come. The thing about Traevon that really separates him from other prospects in this class is that fact that he can score/shoot with either hand. He has a great feel for the game and has shown development with his mid-range shot. Once only known for his ability to shoot the ball, he now looks to create more off the dribble and overpowers defenders with an inside out or hesitate and go crossover into a mid-range jumper. Lastly let's not overlook his ability to rebound on both ends and also his darting outlets with either hand! Oh and by the way, his dad's name is Jimmy Jackson (Former OSU Hooper)!

Jason Davis is off the Board!

5-foot-10, 2009, combo guard, Jason Davis from Westerville South has signed on to play next year at Walsh University. Davis who wears many hats is capable of knocking down the deep ball or setting the table for others. Davis impressed us this summer with his fearless play against Lawrence North (IN) at the Ohio State shootout in June.

Taylor picks up another offer!

5-foot-9, 2011, pg Stevie Taylor from Gahanna Lincoln in Columbus, Ohio picked up another offer this weekend. Ohio University CEO John Groce gave the nod just recently according to Taylor's father. Stevie who already has offers from Akron, James Madison and now Ohio University will most likely wait and do his homework as the recruiting process continues.

Weather Forecast: Storm available!

6-foot-10, 2010, Center Storm Stanley from Toledo St. John's recently opted out of his verbal commitment to WVU. Stanley who jumped on the offer over the summer most likely came to a realization by both parties. Storm who is a young, raw and developing post will most likely gather strong interest from MAC and Horizon level schools.

Friday Night at Columbus State

I just got back in from the Columbus State vs. Clark State junior college game, when trying to think about what I saw only one word comes to mind...Athletes! Columbus State featured athletes from top to bottom and a handful of Division 1 prospects from the post to the wing positions. It is too early to make any assesments considering the level of competition, but we will have a good feel after watching another 40 minutes of competition.We will be back at Columbus State on Saturday at 3pm to see them take Kellogg Communiy College.

Our Saturday Schedule:

Pre-game Meal: Bob Evans shoot around at 7am.

1st Quarter: Columbus Beechcroft vs. Westerville South 8am.

2nd Quarter: World Harvest Prep Fall Preview

Half-time: Motivational speech at Smokey Bones over Ribs and the OSU/Michigan Game.

3rd Quarter: Kellogg CC vs. Columbus State at 3pm

4th Quarter: On the road again....

Road Warrior: Columbus Session I

This weekend Inside Prep Sports will in Columbus for a jam packed weekend full of juco games,high school scrimmages and maybe take a peak at the Michigan vs. OSU updates on ESPN mobile.Friday night we will be at Columbus State as they host Clark State at 7:30pm. On Saturday at 8am we will be at Westerville South as they host Columbus Beechcroft. Following the Westerville South scrimmage we will then venture down to World Harvest Prep (Canal Winchester,OH) as they host; Dayton Jefferson, Grove City Crossings, Marion Franklin, Walnut Ridge,Mansfield Sr,Columbus East,Cincy Hughes,North College Hill,Cincy Withrow,Dayton Jefferson, Toledo Woodward,Findlay Liberty-Benton and Sugarcreek Garaway.

We will have an outline of all of these scrimmages next week!

If your going to be in Vegas...

Take the Tressel chess match! OSU 27 - Michigan 10

Lakewood St. Ed's vs. Cleveland Heights Scrimmage

Our very first Varsity scrimmage of the year took place at Cleveland Heights REC center last Saturday. The scrimmage consisted of 6 quarters that displayed talent for all college levels. Cleveland Heights came out with their trademark run and jump pressure defense, while St. Eds stuck to their more traditional man to man half court defense. Ed's also ran the flex offense which gave us a small window at what 2011 prospect Zach Price could do around the cup. He showed us flashes of going over his right shoulder mixed in with flashes of a weak-hand baby hook and the ability to run the floor. Reggie Keeley was dominate inside the lane considering the inexperience of St. Ed's interior defense and credit Keeley's ability to score with his back to the basket. 2012 Heights' guard Tyree Gaiter played really well considering his age, size and lack of varsity experience.
Cleveland Heights will be one of the Top 5 teams in North East Ohio this year and are always competitive under 3rd year head coach Barry Egan. Keep a close eye on this L.E.L. squad to make a DEEP run this March. Lakewood St. Ed's who lost 4 of 5 starters from last year's State Runner-Up team is starting from the ground up, but CEO Eric Flannery can coach his tail off and he will have this team competiting day-in and day-out and winning in due time.
Key prospects from the event were:
Lakewood St. Ed's:
2011, 6-foot-9, center Zach Price.
2011, 5-foot-10, shooting guard Delbert Love
2009, 6-foot-4, power forward Jiorgio Lacey
2010, 6-foot-8, power forward Andy Stanbrook
2012, 6-foot-1, guard Miles Hamilton
2010, 5-foot-6, guard Ryan Angers
Cleveland Heights:
2009,6-foot-7, center Reggie Keeley
2009,6-foot-4, combo guard Sir-Christian Williams
2009,6-foot-1, wing Caleb Hicks
2010,6-foot-5, wing Aaron Ashley
2012,5-foot-5, guard Tyree Gaiter

Recruiting in Michigan

The Great Lakes State is loaded in the 2010 class. Nationally ranked guards and forwards await the upcoming season. There are also plenty others across the state that Division I programs are taking notice of and Inside Preps caught up with five:

Brian Bollin, 6'6, Brighton-Bollin has put together a solid inside-outside game over the last year and schools that are paying attention to the evolving forward are Detroit, Oakland, Central Michigan, Wright State, Northern Iowa, Holy Cross, Lehigh, and Townsend State.

Maurice Jones, 5'6, Saginaw Arthur Hill- This winning point guard has had offers from Central Michigan and Fordham and now has Oregon, Texas, Northern Iowa, and Florida paying attention.

Sultan Muhammed (top right picture), 6'1, Grand Rapids Cathoic Central-The best 2010 guard on Michigan's west side has had Virginia on him for a while but would like to add that Miami (FL), Wright State, Providence (recruiting pretty hard), Michigan, Dayton, Xavier, and the entire MAC Conference.

Devin Oliver, 6'5, Kalamazoo Central-Oliver is a top ten player in the 2010 class and could move up as he has a solid skill package. The schools recruiting him are Detroit, Western Michigan, Michigan State, Providence, Butler, Southern Methodist U, Stanford, Michigan, Dayton, Central Michigan U, Oakland, Purdue, and "others."

Corey Petros, 6'9, Utica Eisenhower- Petros is one of the best post players in Michigan's 2010 class and he has drawn offers from Bowling Green, Central Michigan, and Detroit. Since the Super 75 showcase in Detroit he has also gained interest from Virginia, Richmond, Michigan State, MAC schools, and others.

Super 75: Detroit 2010

This group of guards and wings round out Inside Prep Sports' Super 75 at the University of Detroit-Mercy:

Montrell Grimes, 6'1, Lansing Eastern- Grimes is a junior to watch as he proved a well-rounded skill set and made many of the right decisions that guards should make during game play. He has a solid build and shot the ball well in game play.

DeAndre Edwards, 6', Detroit Midtown Academy- Edwards has the size and skill to compete on the high school level. Working on his point guard skills before the high school season starts will help the talented athletes he has on the wing and in the post.

Jalen Lee, 5'10, St. Claire Shores Lakeview- Lee was another sophomore guard who has size for the gridiron. He showed his ups in rebounding drills and while he can sharpen up his ball-handling drills he performed well in games.

Carl Stallworth, 6'3, Midtown Academy- His athleticism stood out in the rebounding, post work, and in game play. Developing his guard skills is keen to what level he plays on in two years. Carl could wind up a sleeper in Michigan's '10 class.

Tory Crusoe, 6', Lansing Eastern- Crusoe stood out among many talented juniors as he showed an ability to knock down a three, handle the rock, and man up on defense. He's an intriguing player in a deep class of guards.

DeAndre Caldwell, 6'2, Ann Arbor Huron- Caldwell combined played solid defense and went through the drills well. He has nice size which is fit for the two guard on the next level…he just has to continue to work on his guard skills to get there.

Demarco Walker, 6'3, Detroit Community- Walker is a tweener as of now as he's strong and a grunt player. His size and better than average footwork were shown in post work and working on his guard skills will make him a tough match up with many guards on the next level.

Michael Walker, 5'6, Detroit Community- Walker has nice size and is a solid point guard who went through drill work and the games with purpose. Improving a pull up jumper will help as it's close but not quite there.

Jaleel Wilson, 5'8, Detroit Community- He's quick but not quite a lock down defender as he works his angles that will change. He has a solid handle and getting stronger will help his shooting mechanics.

Seth Collins, 5'8, Old Redford Academy- Collins is coming along well as a point guard and getting stronger is one reason. He makes the right decisions and while he can score at times he's a pass first point guard. He hit a couple of threes in game play.

Jordan Pruitt, 6'2, Midtown Academy- Working on the mid-range jumper and expanding out towards the perimeter will help shape Pruitt's game. He's a better than average ball handler but spending that extra time working on the little things is what will eventually put Pruitt on the map.

IPS Super 75 from Grand Valley

Another solid list of guards from IPS Super 75 at Grand Valley State

Kevin Rohner '09, 6', Rochester Adams- Rohner is known within I.P.S. as a sharp shooter and withstood his reputation as a solid shooter in station work, drills, and games. He moves well without the ball to find his spot beyond the arc and has a solid pump fake. Tightening his handle will only move him up the scale amongst the DIII Coaches.

Amani Pritchett '09, 5'8, Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills- One of the quickest players at Grand Valley while making the right decisions in transition time and time again. He has a solid handle now and tightening that skill will really draw the attention of the next level.

Isiah Law '10, 6'4, Grand Haven- Law is a solid spot shooter who might grow another couple of inches. He improved in the post station and he's a solid mid-range shooter. Gaining muscle is necessary for the next level and as he'll get plenty more looks during the high school season.

Eric Smith '09, 6', E. Lansing- The Class A state semi-finalist from a year ago has sound fundamentals that can be taken to the DIII level. Improving his speed will decide what caliber and playing time on the next level.

Arie Elder '10, 5'10, Rochester Stoney Creek- Elder does a nice job of shifting gears to get into the lane and his pull-up jump jumper was impressive. Working on his explosion will help his finishing abilities as he has the tools that will have DIII programs on the look over the next two years.

Ray Barcenas II '09, 6'3, Lincoln Park- Ray is long and likes the perimeter. Working on his guard skills and getting that shot off faster will further put him on the map of coaches on the next level. Gaining foot speed will do the same.

Anthony Guyton '10, 6'2, Grand Rapids Catholic Central- Guyton is a Divison I athlete who banged on the rim time and time again. He was solid in all aspects of the camp. "Fish" is another guard in the deep 2010 class that showed many flashes of improvement including a perimeter shot.

Jonathan Austin '10, 6', Rochester Stoney Creek- Austin used strength to his advantage against smaller guards. He'll take the open shot and was an efficient guard in the post. A solid competitor who should draw looks on the DIII level.

Tyler Stanford '10, 6'2, Ann Arbor Pioneer- Sanford improved through the drills and absorbed the coach's information. Improving his foot speed will lead to better perimeter defense and he has decent size, which helped in the paint.

Scrimmage Season, Get a Notepad!

INside Prep Sports will be on the road this weekend checking out the Lakewood St. Ed's vs. Cleveland Heights scrimmage. "Ed's" features a young roster ooozing with potential at each position; Zach Price is a 6-foot-10, 2011, left handed-Center that is getting high-major interest(OSU,MSU,WAKE,WISC), Delbert Love is a 5-foot-10, 2011, combo guard that is a mid-major coaches dream, Jor'gio Lacey is a 6-foot-5 ,2009 undersized, but hard nosed bruiser that will make a difference on the inside. Ed's also brought in stellar freshman (2012)prospects 6-foot-2 combo Miles Hamilton and 5-foot-10 lead guard Mike Newton. Cleveland Heights which also features a full deck of talent with 6-foot-7, 2009 PF Reggie Keeley(Ohio U.) and 6-foot-3, 2009, Combo Guard Sir-Christian Willams(Rider). In the 2010 class they also have a Mid-Major prospect in 6-foot-4 hybrid-wing player Aaron Ashley. We imagine this scrimmage will be extremely competitive considering both programs head mentors are coming off deep tournament runs in 2008. We will have the results soon!

Balkema signs with Eastern Michigan

6'9" 275 pound senior center Matt Balkema of Warren Cousino sent off his letter to the Eagles yesterday. He and his family were very impressed with the recruiting of assistant coach Carl Thomas.

Balkema averaged 14 points and 10 rebound per game as a junior. He also shot near 50% from deep. He's a pre-season All-Macomb County member this year.

He's benching 250 pounds and puts in time to work on his conditioning. The Inside Prep Sports' Showcase Alumni's goal is to slim down to 260 pounds.

Balkema also had offers from the University of Detroit-Mercy and Bowling Green State U. He also drew the attention of Big Ten programs like Michigan State and Wisconsin on the grid iron as a defensive tackle and offensive tackle. He also is a first baseman and pitcher for the Cousino varisty team.

2009 and 2010 Standout Guards from Grand Valley

This solid groups of guards from IPS' GVSU camp:

Luke Holtrip '09, 5'9, Cedar Springs- Luke was one of a fine list of guards that were fundamentally sound with flash that raised the eyebrows of coaches and Inside Prep Sports. Holtrip made sound decision after sound decision and the result was usually for an easy bucket or a three off the lefty's fingertips. He's a solid player on the DIII/NAIA level and if someone stretches him to 6' then I couldn't imagine why the DII programs wouldn't send offer after offer.

Robert Kaschalk '10, 5'9, Rochester Stoney Creek- Kaschalk was one of the better shooter of the day as he scorched the nets shot after shot. He was one of the better ball-handlers in drills but there is still room to improve his point guard skills. Growing may be in his cards while developing dynamic point guard skills is something he has the ability to control.

Mike Alden '09, 6'1, Roscommon- Alden is a solid two guard on the DIII-NAIA level and he should be a solid player on that level as long as he keeps a consistent stroke on the perimeter as he did on Sunday. Spending extra time wherever to develop his point guard skills will only broaden his horizons over the next months.

Bobby Naubert '10, 5'10, Livonia Stevenson- This point guard stood out to IPS in one-on-one drills and getting to the bucket or dishing off for a lay-up Naubert was efficient. The junior shot the ball well in station work and although I didn't witness his shot from three-point land his form wouldn't suspect that he couldn't.

Casey Pratt '09, 5'11, Portage Central- Three notes that IPS made from Pratt were decisions, quickness, and explosiveness to the hoop. Pratt was a standout that drew the looks of the DIII and NAIA coaches in attendance. He shot it well but what stood out was his ability to push the ball up the court.

Andrew Scarton '10, 5'9, Flat Rock- "The Flash" I recognized his style from warm-ups in the Super Showcase and National Championships this past July in Orlando. He can handle the rock and set up his teammates. The frosting on the cake is has ability to get to the hoop and score. He's a lefty that draws many similarities to a D1 Athlete, Dearborn Devine Child's Pat Biondi, who's headed to the Univeristy of Michigan for baseball. Scarton is a true basketball player who DII, DIII, and NAIA programs should pay attention.

Jordan Deane '09, 5'9, Southfield-Lathrup- "Tenacious" should be his moniker as he pesters the guards, post players, and battles in the paint. Improving his left hand and perimeter will move from one level to the next. Spending extra time in the gym developing his left hand and shooting fundamentals will only help his recruiting.

Colton Overway '09, 6'1, West Ottawa- Overway shot well from the perimeter and like any experienced senior used that to his advantage as pumping the jumper and driving to the hoop is what IPS as well as colleges observed time and time again. Pick your poison. He as well others could benefit from a pull up jumper to go along with their jumper or drive to the hoop lay-up.

Two from Michigan headed to Texas

Benton Harbor has plenty of talent and winning is the goal for the 2008-09 season. But before the season tips off Texas Southern will gain a couple of recruits for the 2009-10 season.

6'6" 225 pound Tyrone Black '09 (bottom picture), IPS' #7 power forward, and 6'5 210 pound Aaron Clayborn '09 (top picture), IPS' #7 wing are headed to Houston to play for Tony Harvey. Harvey played for Benton Harbor way back in the 20th century.

Benton Harbor's Head Coach is confident about the decision and both are planning to sign later this month.

Coincidentally both Black and Clayborn attended Inside Prep Sports' Super 75 at the University of Detroit-Mercy at the end of September.

Coaches and fans should take note of this date: Benton Harbor visits Kalamazoo Central on December 19, 2008. Rims beware.

Lehigh nabs two from Michigan

6'10 center Kevin McCarthy '09 of Warren DeLaSalle has nice size for a high school senior in the post. He's fndamentally strong and only going to get stronger.

6'8 forward Holden Greiner '09 of Traverse City St. Francis is versatile and isn't afraid to put the ball on the floor. Greiner could be a sleeper for the Lehigh squad.

Jon Horford: Healed, Bigger, and Stronger

Almost six months ago an aspiring sophomore was gaining the attention of Division I programs on every level and then it happened. A routine rebound resulted into a freak accident that left the 6'8 forward lying on the ground wriggling in pain and grasping his dislocated left knee.

Today, Jon Horford is a junior at Grand Ledge High School in Michigan and on pace to become the player he envisioned before the injury ended his summer. He's bigger, stronger, more skilled, and determined to help his high school team win.

"Winning and improving are my goals," the 6'9" Horford told Inside Prep Sports Tuesday night.

One of the big contests that Grand Ledge faces early is a match up in the Meijer Holiday Classic against one of Michigan's premier programs, Detroit Country Day, on December 27th at Michigan State's Breslin Center. Country Day features a senior front court of 6'11" Da'Shonte Riley (Georgetown), 6'9" Donnavan Kirk (Miami, FL.), and 6'5" Jordan Dumars (South Florida). He also has two games against Lansing Eastern who features sophomore sensation, LaDontae Henton

While Horford's injury kept him from competing on the court he's put plenty of time in the weight room as he's bench-pressing 200 pounds and has gained weight in the last year. He has also spent time improving his ball-handling skills, passing, and his shot is becoming more consistent from the perimeter.

He admitted that his right quadriceps is slightly bigger than his left but he expects to be "100%" when the high school season starts in less than a month.

He's also received plenty of encouragement from older brother Al Horford (Atlanta Hawks) who tells him, "Keep working on your game. Do a little bit of everything. 14 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks." Jon talks with the second year NBA player five times a week and Jon is excited about the Hawks 5-0 record to start the season.

The Grand Ledge junior has offers from the University of Detroit-Mercy and the University of Miami (FL.). He also mentioned that Memphis, UCLA, Big Ten schools, Kentucky, and Florida are also interested. His brother's Alma Mater Florida is in his "Top Five."

Stay tuned as Inside Prep Sports checks in with Horford and others throughout the season.

IPS Super 75: Grand Valley State

Allendale, MI.- Grand Valley State's Fieldhouse, the attendees, coaches, and all others involved provided a wonderful day for basketball. High School players and two standout 8th graders from around the state of Michigan and from Ohio were competitive throughout the day, which included stations, drill work, and games.

Here's a look at some of the day's standout:

Matt Carden '09, 6'6, Fraser- Carden is becoming a more intriguing target for more programs as he is a sleeper that could find his way on DII roster if he continues to show improvement. He's an exceptional student, worthy of Ivy League standards. Working on his mid-range game is what should propel him onto the DII radar.

Jacob Wheeler '09, 6'6, (Sand Lake) Tri-County- Wheeler is very intriguing as he looks to play the wing position and he can hit the three with consistency. He's a whose abilities could get lost in the mix once high school ball starts but in a atmosphere like the Super 75 he was able to showcase the abilities that should raise an eyebrows of DIII, NAIA, and even some DII programs. He was the best ball handler of all the bigs (6'6"+) in attendance.

Mike Morrow '09, 6'7, Forest Hills Central- Morrow is another big with outstanding grades and is bound for a roster spot on the DIII or NAIA level. I'd like to see him work on go to moves in the post, such as a determined drop step that will in turn lead to the easy buckets that coaches desire in post players. He still might have some growing left in him as he had the biggest shoe that I noticed in the camp.

Joey Asbury '10, 6'7, Warren Mott- As long as Joey continues to develop his game for the next level he'll find a quality program on the DII level and maybe more. He needs to get that three-point shot off faster for that level and keep working on his ball handling skills. He's a football player who has a frame that should take on added pounds well as he hits the weight room.

Patrick Graham '09, 6'7, Bowling Green (OH.),- Graham has nice size and his work in the post drills stood out amongst the other post players in the group. He showed athleticism that allowed him to finish with authority around the hoop on a consistent basis. He has the talent that GLIAC and other DII programs want in a big man. He reminds me in some ways of current Grand Valley State sophomore Mike Przydzial.

Nate Schmidt '10, 6'4, Ann Arbor Huron- Schmidt is a solid 200 pounds who found his spots beyond the arc on the wing and the lefty knocked down the three with consistency. His size in the post cleared space and he was able to fight through fouls and score around the bucket. I'd like to see Schmidt use his ability to hit the three to drive past overplaying perimeter defenders.

Tim Jenson '10, 6'5, Manistee- He's built like one of the front seven on the football field and a former quarterback the big guy knows how to find his spots and can shoot the three. Jenson uses his size well as he should to clear space on the blocks and grab boards. Adding more post moves will compliment his perimeter shot.

Andrew VanDiernDonck '09, 6'5, Wyandotte Roosevelt- Andrew performed as well as anyone in the day's camp as he showed the can handle the rock and shoot in station work. He scorched the nets from deep and was equally impressive finishing on the break or in half court sets as he finished with authority more often than not. This was VanDierenDonck's third IPS camp. He verbally committed to Northwood U. on Sunday, November 9, 2008.

Jamar Ragland '09, 6'4, Detroit Loyola- Ragland slashing abilities and athleticism was evident throughout the day. Spending extra time to hone his shot could put him on the radar of Division I programs, as that is his biggest weakness as of now. His energy,defense, and hustle caught the eye of coaches in attendance and that is something they can count on game in and game out.

Larry Smith '09, 6'3, Lincoln Park- Smith was another player who attended both camps this year and his mid-range and touch around the basket was impressive. He gained the attention of DIII and NAIA programs in attendance as he also provides nice bounce. Improving his guard skills and improving his range to 19 feet would do his game wonders.

Kelly Brown '10, 6'2, University Prep- He's long and active that helped his cause on the defensive end and you can't beat that. Brown needs to work on his foot work and guard skills. Spending an extra hour on the gym working his shooting form is an area which he can greatly improve his game. I'm not sure if he's done growing or not.

Michael Hollingworth '09, 6', Utica- Hollingworth was a standout in games and in drill work as he showed off his athleticism around the rim along with showing a nice shooting touch in the mid-range. He's a solid guard that is capable of playing on the DIII/NAIA level right now and DII programs shouldn't pass up taking a look at him over the high school season. He has DI athleticism and as he improves his point guard skills then he should be a lock for the DII level.

Marcus L. Jones '09, 6', Redford Thurston- Jones has a solid build (176 pounds of muscle) and drew the attention of all the coaches in attendance as he combines athleticism, guard skills, and a competitive edge that all coaches crave. He has range on his jumper and a soft touch around the basket. His size allows him to mix it up with post players and he gets after it on the boards.

More standout Senior and Junior guards next…

Pipeline from Columbus to Akron?

Westerville South's basketball team was well represented Thursday night at The JAR arena in Akron, Ohio, as a handful of their team took in the Akron Zips exhibition game vs Walsh College. Jalen Robinson, Traevon Jackson,Jason Davis and Zeke Rogers were all in attendance. Of those four prospects;6-foot-3, 2011, SG Traevon Jackson (who's also the son of former NBA player Jimmy Jackson)is one of the top prospects in Ohio's 2011 class is also one of the Zips top targets for 2011. Jalen Robinson and Zeke Rogers are both young 2012 prospects and Jason Davis is a 2009 prospect that already has offers from Walsh College and St. Joe's(D2). Akron has done a good job as of late recruiting the Columbus area with current Zips players: Nate Linhart(Gahanna),Humpty Hitchens (Chillicothe), Ronnie Steward (Eastmoor), Brett McKnight, (Lancaster) and Chris McKnight (Lancaster). Will this pipeline continue?...only time will tell.

Dayton Offers 2010 Prospect!

6-foot-6, 2010,Small Forward, Ralph Hill from Westerville North picked up a recent scholarship offer from the University of Dayton. Ralph who also plays his summer ball with Team CBIZ is also getting interest from Akron, Ohio University and numerous other Mid-Majors. We will keep you updated on his progression during his junior season.

Xavier lands Spoon!

2010, 6-foot-6, 4/3, JD Weatherspoon from Columbus Northland gave Xavier a verbal today after contacting Xavier CEO Sean Miller. Weatherspoon who is one of the top prospects in the state of Ohio was also getting interest from Akron, Butler, Purdue, Ohio State, Dayton and a handful of others. JD is one of the most athletic players in the country, now we will see how hard he works on polishing the rest of his game and finishing out his last 2 years of high school.

Taylor gets another offer!

5-foot-9, 2011, PG Stevie Taylor from Gahanna Lincoln H/S in Columbus, Ohio was offered a full scholarship this weekend while visiting James Madison University. James Madison which is a member of the CAA is all over Ohio prospects and has numerous offers and a handful of Ohio ties with their current 08-09 roster. Taylor will also visit Virginia Tech on Sunday according to his father.

A little love from the media in Dayton.

http://www.daytondailynews.com/s/content/oh/story/sports/college/wsu/2008/10/25/ddn102508spwsubb.html?cxntlid=inform_sr

Super 75 at Grand Valley State: Warmup

Congratulations to the players and coaches that attended Inside Prep Sports' Super 75 at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI. The Lakers' newly remodeled Fieldhouse provided a wonderful setting for the Sunday's event. Here's an opening read for those that weren't able to make the trip to Western Michigan.

High School players from across Michigan and a senior from Bowling Green, OH. provided talent that college coaches across the board will keep in their best interest when it comes to improving their team.

6'4 Scott Rogers continued his solid play, 6'7 Patrick Graham made a long trip to shine, 6' Michael Hollingsworth showed off his athleticism, 6'6 Jacob Wheeler combined size and a three-point shot, 6'4 Jamar Ragland stood out defensively and in transition, 6'5 Andrew VandierenDonck was back from injury and torched the nets from deep, 5'11 Casey Pratt turned heads throughout the day, 5'9 Luke Holtrip was shooting into an ocean as the day ended, ...

More soon on other senior sleepers, improving juniors, upstart sophomores, and the young guys that are jumping on the scene early.

Alex Gauna's stops in Ohio

Eaton Rapids's 6'9 power forward Alex Gauna is one of Inside Prep Sports' top five player from Michigan's 2010 recruiting class and the number one player at his position. His recruitment has also gained attention from a pair of Atlantic 10 and Big Ten programs.

He made unofficial visits to Indiana and Michigan State over the last handful of weeks most recently taking in the Spartans' Midnight Madness two friday night ago.

Saturday, Alex and the family made a visit to Cincinnati, OH. where Xavier's Head Coach Sean Miller and Chris Mack left a very positive impression on Dad.

"We're going to Dayton tomorrow and then it's time to focus on school, teammates, and a new coach."

Ed Gauna got down to business when talking about his son's education emphasizing a grades first mentality.

So, in alphabetical order the Flyers, Hoosiers, Musketeers, and Spartans are the front runners thus far.

Country Roads...

6-foot-9, 250 pound country boy DJ Cunninghan of Waterford, Ohio will be visiting Wright State on Sunday and Monday of this week. Cunningham has been gathering mixed interest from Bowling Green, Buffalo, Kent State, Detroit-Mercy and Ohio University. Cunningham is one of our Top 10 available prosepcts still on the board for the 2009 class!

Who is the Mummy? His name is Carthan!

5-foot-10, 2009,combo guard Darian Cartharn from Canal Winchester is taking in the Division 1 college life this weekend. Cartharn who has been noted as our sleeper of the century aka "Mummy-Man" for the 2009 class is taking an official visit at Wright State University this weekend. Cartharn holds offers from plenty of Division 2, 3 and NAIA programs around the country. Darian exploded onto the recruiting scene late this fall while playing in the Columbus Fall League held at The Hoop Sportscenter. Cartharn already has qualified academically,but will be retaking the ACT for future coursework. He is one of our top 5 guards in Ohio's 2009 class and physically is college ready. We will keep you posted on his progress.

INside Prep Sports: Columbus,Ohio Elite Camp

Updated list of players that are playing in the event! Jared Sullinger 6'8 2010 Columbus NorthlandJD Weatherspoon 6'6 2010 Columbus NorthlandJordan Sibert 6'4 2010 Cincinnati Princeton Trey Burke 5'11 2011 Columbus NorthlandAdam McCall 5'10 2012 DublinDevonte Peterson 5'10 2012 DublinStevie Taylor 5'9 2011 Gahanna LincolnMike Guyton 6'4 2009 Marion FranklinTim Hausfeld 5'8 2009 Southview Lamar Mallory 6'6 2009 Huber Heights WayneDimond Hale 6'3 2009 Columbus NorthlandRicky Bennett 6'1 2009 Columbus NorthlandDorian Carthorn 5'11 2009 Canal WinchesterJarmod Woodley 6’4 2009 Canal WinchesterAndrew Seamen 6'1 2010 PeeblesNate Anderson 6'7 2011 Teays ValleyJason Davis 5'10 2009 Westerville SouthMark Maloney 6'2 2010 Middletown Andrew Pavloff 6'9 2009 Walsh JesuitWill Weeks 6'6 2011 Garfield HeightsAndy Borcherdt 6'3 2010 Andy Stegman 6'5 2011 Andrew Bendloph 5'9 2011Solomon King-White 5'10 Jalen Robinson 6'8 2012 Westerville SouthTraevon Jackson 6'3 2011 Westerville SouthElijah Macon 6'8 2012 Marion FranklinTravis Trice 5'10 2011 Huber Heights WayneJosh Egner 6'6 2010 Massillon JacksonDelbert Love 5'10 2011 Lakewood St. EdwardAnton Grady 6'6 2011 Cleveland Central CatholicDJ Cunningham 6'9 2009 WaterfordMatt Jones 6'1 2009 ToledoBrock Ammons 6'6 2011 FindlayJordan Potts 5'10 2012 Columbus NorthlandBlake Justice 6'1 2011 PeeblesMarcus Graham 2011 Huber Heights WayneTrey Lewis 5'11 2011 Garfield HeightsMike Lewis 5'10 2012 Garfield HeightsIsiah Rogers 5'7 2012 Westerville SouthJake Forrest 5'9 2011 Bishop ReadyOliver Mcglade5'11 2010 Upper AlringtonCody Smith 5'11 2010 Lima ShawneeKyle Shrimel 2011 Canal WinchesterIsiah Boddie 6'1 2011 Trotwood-MadisonKeene Cockburn 6'6 2009 North RidgevilleMarcus Fowler 6'10 2009 Newton FallsJoe Vidovic 6'6 2009 Willoughby SouthWinston Grays 5'7 2012 Cleveland BenedictineEric Seaberry 5'8 2012 VASJ Ta-Rel Carter 5’7 2012 VASJMarcus Crider 6'6 2011 Huber Heights WayneNyles Evans 5'11 2011 North Canton HooverRJ Raglin 5'11 2012 Drew Stechschutle 6'2 2012 KalidaBen Jackson 6'3 2009 Columbus WheatstoneGavin Tatum 5'9 2012 Groveport MadisonShaquille Brooks 5'11 2012 Groveport MadisonChane Demming 6'4 2012 Groveport MadisonThayne Recker 6'4 2012 Demarko Lyshe 5'9 2011 ColumbusColin Barth 5'11 2011 Olmstead FallsEvan Legg 6'2 2011 PiketonJay Springs 5'11 2010 Toledo St. JohnsJustin Roth 6'4 2010 ParmaBrendan Cambell 6'6 2009 ParmaDavid Jackson 6'6 2010 Cleveland RhodesGeovonte Rose 6'7 2010 Cleveland Rhodes Thomas Kelty 6' 2010 Cleveland RhodesLoreen Malone 5'10 2010 Cleveland Rhodes Mathew Murrell 6'5 2010 Cleveland RhodesAndre Flowers 6'5 2011 Cleveland RhodesDerrick Evans 6'1 2011 Cleveland RhodesRa'Saun Smith 5'10 2012 Garfield HeightsKenny Kimenski 6'6 2012 MedinaLuke Roesch 6'6 2009 Fisher CatholicAlex Faulk 6'3 2009 Upper ArlingtonJarrod Hood 6'10 2009 Upper ArlingtonBlake Vedder 7'1 2009 West GeuagaAaron Robinson 6'3 2009 Trotwood-MadisonDD Joyner 6'3 2009 Groveport MadisonKenny Kanipe 6'7 2012 Groveport MadisonTanner Furno 6'7 2009 Columbus WheatstoneJake Mays 6'8 2009 TallmadgeMatt Napier 6'6 2010 Olentangy Niko Fatimus 5'10 2010 Poland SeminaryBen Donalow 6'5 2010 Poland SeminaryMike Shull 5'11 2011 Massillon JacksonMark Henniger 6’7 2010 Massillon JacksonJordan Devoull 6'3 2010 Westerville CentralRapheal Carter 6'8 2010 OlentagyKyle Molock 6'1 2011 Dublin-CoffmanCameron Wilson 6'3 2012 Dublin JeromeVictor Fortcamp 6'5 2010Alex Lalonde 6'3 2011 WoosterCooper Moretz 5'10 2012 AshlandChanning Doerman 6'3 2012 Westerville CentralJeremiah Dixon 5'11 2010 Columbus EastJonathon Feurgeson 6'2 2009Cameron Black 6'8 2010 Kent RooseveltJordan Jones 6'1 2009 Ravenna

Xavier Host 3, well really 2.5!

The Xavier Musketeers hosted 3 players this weekend from Columbus Northland. 2011, pg Trey Burke, 2010, SF James Weatherspoon and along for the ride 2010 OSU commit Jared Sullinger. The Northland trio took in a practice at X and also got time to check out the campus. James Weatherspoon is one of the Musketeers top prospects in 2010. Columbus Northland plays a rigorous non-conference schedule this year and are the early favorites to win the Division 1 State Title this year!

Cleveland Guard is getting major looks!

5-foot-10, 2010, Combo guard Derek Jackson from Cleveland Benedictine is going to have a few guests this week. Penn State and Duquesne are reportedly coming to Benedictine to check out the high flying guard. Derek who has MAC offers is one of the top athletes in Ohio's 2010 class. Derek plays AAU with King James and plays his school ball along side 2010 OSU Commit Cameron Wright. Benedictine is one of our sure locks for Columbus in 2009!

John Mark Henniger getting interest.

J.Mark Henniger a 6-foot-7, Power Forward from Massillon Jackson High School already has 2 scholarship offers from Liberty and Kent State. Henniger is also gathering major interest from many other MAC and Horizon level programs. Mark plays in the summer with King James. We will keep you in the loop on Henniger's progress this year.

Super 75: Detroit 2010

Super 75: 2010
University of Detroit-Mercy

Detroit, MI.- The Super 75 at the University of Detroit-Mercy provided a nice insight to many of the talented players Michigan has to offer on many different levels. The day was built upon drill work and how the participants applied their early efforts as the day was filled with solid game competition. Here's a look at juniors that stood out in the day's challenge:

Terrell Clinton, 6'5, Benton Harbor- The guard from Benton Harbor adds strength to the 2010 class. He looked to take charge and when he tightens up his guard skills, Clinton will be the combo guard he as well as Division I programs are expecting in the coming months.

Alex Cavazos, 5'10, Royal Oak Shrine- Cavazos picked up some nice drills and progressed in stations. Putting time in the weight room will help him as he develops in the tough Catholic League that consistently produces players for the next level.

Joey Asbury, 6'7, Warren Mott- Asbury turned heads on back to back times down the court when he finished the break with authority and returned a three off the wing. He can work on go to post moves, his ball handling to start separating, and hit the weight room while college coaches start to take further notice of the possible small forward.

Conor Boyle, 6'2, Rochester Adams- Boyle played with swagger and performed well in the shooting drills. He knocked down multiple threes and did a good job of finding players for lay ups. He stayed ith the play and beating his man to the spot often resulted in rebounds.

Corey Petros, 6'9, Utica Eisenhower- Petros is one of the best post players in Michigan's 2010 class and Saturday he showed why. He's sound with either hand around the hoop and a soft touch usually led to a bucket. Hitting the weights will add to his growing recruitment.

Lavario Smith, 6'3, Saginaw Heritage- Smith played with plenty of energy and his athleticism was noted throughout the day. This slasher could stand to improve his perimeter game as he's an efficient scorer in the half-court and seemed comfortable handling the ball. He could emerge as a sleeper for a few scholarship programs when he develops his guard skills.

Patrick Haggin, 6'5, Grand Blanc- Haggin performed well in the shooting drills and like most in the camp needs to tighten up his ball-handling skills. He's long with some big feet, so he might grow another couple of inches, which should be very intriguing to DII coaches. Hitting the weights will also help the Indiana native.

Keenan Wetzel, 6'4, Monroe St. Mary's Catholic Central- Wetzel had one of those days where his shot didn't fall as much as he would have liked but his form is there and his shot selection was solid. He stayed active throughout the games and was competitive in drill work. Wetzel has nice size and I see him as a small forward on the next level.

Demetrius Henderson, 6'2, Benton Harbor- Henderson is another guard from Michigan's 2010 class that will jump further on the map of coaches as the high school season nears. He has nice size for a junior and he's an all-around solid player. Taking an extra 100-200 shots a day will expand this solid athlete's game and recruitment.

Ryan Thomas, 5'10, Romeo- Thomas has potential as he's long and has improved quite a bit since he participated in the IPS camp as a freshman. He showed solid ball handling skills in drill work and looked to run the point in game play. He does need to gain some weight but he still has two years of high school basketball ahead of him.

Friday: Travel Miles

Here is a brief list of players visiting a College Campus Near you!
Ray McCallum 2010, 6'1, pg is at Kansas.
Adriean Payne 2010, 6'9, PF is off to Maryland.
Dashonte Riley 2009, 6'10, C is going to Georgetown.
JD Weatherspoon, 2010, 6'6, Sf is going to Xavier.
Trey Burke, 2011,6', pg is going to Xavier.
Stevie Taylor, 2011, 5'9, pg is going to Virginia Tech.
Ralph Hill, 2010, 6'6, SF is going to Akron.
Josh Sewell, 2010, 6'4, 2G is off to Akron.
Markus Crider,2011, 6'5,SF is off to Purdue and then Pangos in Chicago
Travis Trice, 2011, 5'11,pg is off to Purdue and then Pangos in Chicago

Air Force Lands Ohio Sleeper

2009, 6-foot-6, 4/3 Ethan Michael from Toledo Christian has reportedly verballed to Air Force according to a source close to the situation. Ethan played well in July for the Columbus Basketball Club and was receiving interest from Horizon, NEC and plenty of Division 2 programs.

Findlay lands a pair of Guards.

6-foot-1, 2009 , Shooting Guard Aaron Robinson from Trotwood-Madison and 5-f00t-10, 2009,Point Guard Jovohne Brown from Bedford Chanel have both committed to Findlay this week according to someone close to the situation.

Another Big Dog!

Garfield Heights has landed another top notch program builder with 6-foot-8, 2009, PF Fred Chatman. Chatman who averaged 10 points and 10 rebounds last year at Cleveland JFK will fill up the inside playing next to 6-foot-8,2009,PF Mario Hines, 6-foot-6, 2009,PF Andre Jackson, 6-foot-6,2011, SF Will Weeks and freshman monster Jermaine Davis who tilts in at 6-foot-8! Garfield has to be a front runner and Top 5 team in the state this year with the amount of talent and depth they have coming back. Here is a quick peak at their unofficial roster:
PG-5'11 2009 Carl Jones (Verbal to St. Joes)
SG-5'10 2011 Trey Lewis (Mid-Major)
3-6'3 2009 Roy Brown (Verbal to University of Charleston)
SF-6'6, 2011 Will Weeks (Mid-Major)
PF-6'8, 2009 Mario Hines (IPFW)
Bench: 6'8, 2009 Fred Chatman (Low-Major)
Bench:6'6, 2009 Andre Jackson (D2)
Bench:6'4 2012 DJ Hall (Low-Major+)
Bench:6'8 2012 Jermaine Davis (Mid-Major+)
Bench:5'10 2012 Mike Davis
Bench:5'10 2012 Kenny Simpson

WVU lands 2009 Mountain State Prospect

6-foot-9, PF Deniz Kilichi from Mountain State Academy(WV) is heading to West Virginia University according to a source close to the situation. Deniz is one of the most highly touted prospects in the country after only being in the states for less than 6 months. Deniz was also receiving major interest from Kentucky,UCLA,USC,UCON,and NC State just to name a few.

Another 11 Seniors from the Super 75

This wraps up the senior's coverage from the Super 75 at the University of Detroit-Jesuit. 31 seniors in all.

Chris Williamson, 5'10, Fowlerville '09- Williamson shot the ball well, played solid defense, and handled the ball well enough for programs to take a look at this sleeper. He brought a competitive edge that led him to rebounds on either end of the court.

Jeff Jones, 6'1, Orchard Lake St. Mary's '09- Jones performed well in shooting drills and was one of the more athletic guards on Saturday. He sat out the second half of his junior year after transferring from the University of Detroit-Jesuit. Jones could be the sleeper a GLIAC program can rely on in a couple of years.

Larry Smith, 6'3, Lincoln Park '09- Smith was solid on the wing and did a good job of slashing to the bucket for lay-ups. He's long and as he improves his foot speed could be a player for DIII programs. Improving his guard skills will do him wonders.

Brandyn Mungo, 6'3, Detroit Renaissance '09- Mungo is one of many Renaissance primed for a breakout season as the Phoenix are void of Division I players that have filled their past rosters. Mungo does a lot of things well and increasing his aggressiveness will do more than have him on the radar of DIII and DII programs.

Rico Stewart, 5'9, Lansing Eastern '09- Stewart played best when he took on the role of point guard instead of combo guard. He's not overly athletic but he does a good job of working angles and controlling the game's tempo. Tightening up his handle will call the attention of college programs.

Jordan Deane, 5'9, Southfield-Lathrup '09- Deane was one of the most active players for the second year in a row at an IPS camp as the speedy point guard came up with steals and outran the defense to find open jumpers. His strong point is on the defensive end and developing his offensive game will earn him more looks from smaller schools in Michigan and beyond.

Marcellus Wilford, 5'10, Berkley '09- Wilford is a grinder who performed well in drill work much like his Berkley teammate, Jake Olds. Wilford could stand to hit the weight room while looking to improve his shot. Wilford is one of many players in the camp that with that much more work will gain the interest of smaller schools in the mid-west.

Jake Olds, 5'10, Berkley '09- Olds performed as well as any participant in the ball-handling drills and was one of the top performers throughout the day. He took care of the ball and did a nice job of running the point throughout the Showcase. Olds should be on the radar of a couple handfuls of smaller programs around the mid-west.

Michael Martin, 6'7, West Bloomfield '09- Intriguing because he's tall, long, runs the floor well, and looks to block shots. He does need to improve his game on the offensive end but he didn't shy away from scoring opportunities 15-feet and in. Martin's wing span nears seven-feet and this senior is on the radar of smaller programs in the mid-west.

DeMandre Gause, 6', Detroit Martin Luther King '09- Gause's athleticism stood out and he could be a lockdown defender for King this upcoming season. Tightening up his handle and improving his play making will give him a greater opportunity to play in college.

Anothony Scott, 5'10, Bloomfield Hills Andover '09- Scott is a solid 180 pounds and his guard skills are serviceable as he uses his size well offensively and defensively. He could stand to improve his ball-handling and shooting mechanics before smaller programs give him the nod of approval.

The '10 class is next...

Weekend Update

IPS will be in Canton, Ohio this Saturday for a local showcase that is supposedly going to feature 100 prospects from Northeast Ohio. On Sunday IPS will be traveling southbound to Columbus, Ohio to take in the Columbus Fall League held at The Hoop. We will have reports from both events early next week.
Swami Says:
Ohio State 31 Purdue 20
LSU 24 Florida 20
Kentucky 30 South Carolina 28

Weekend Road Warriors

With the start of full practices right around the corner it's time to get in those last minute program changers and highlight visits.

Below is a short list of prospects visiting schools this weekend. Don't be surpised if some of these prospects get squeezed into verbals!

JD Weatherspoon, 2010, Columbus Northland is going to Ohio State and Dayton
Trey Burke, 2011, Columbus Northland is going to Dayton on Sunday
Noah Cotrill, 2010, Mountain State Academy is taking in the WVU Madness.
Paul Honigford, 2011, Sugarcreek Garaway is going to Ohio State for the 2nd time this fall.
Elijah Macon, 2012, Marion Franklin is going to Ohio State for his 4th visit this fall!
Mark Henninger, 2010, Massillon Jackson is taking in Liberty.
Adriean Payne, 2010, Dayton Jeffesson is taking in Big Blue Madness at Kentucky.
Dakotah Euton, 2o1o, Scott County, KY is taking in Kentucky
Ohio State is getting visits from these Michigan Prospects:
Brandon Kearny 2011, Matt Pouches 2011, Percy Gibsoon 2011, Tommy McCune 2011, Ray Lee 2012 and Traevon Crater 2012(Current Buckeye Anthony Crater's younger brother).
Others:
Aaron Cosby, 2010, Louisville(KY) is taking in Indiana. (Don't be shocked if he verbals).
Eddie Ludwig, 2009, Louisiana is taking in Davidson. (Ludwig was a star in Orlando),
Deniz Kilichi, 2009, Mountain State Academy(WV) is heading to Huggyville (WVU).
Ricardo Johnson, 2010, Holmes Covington (KY)is heading to Lexington to Big Blue Madness
Mike Chandler, 2011, Lawrence North (IN) is taking in the festivities at Kentucky.
Dom Fergueson, 2010, Lawrence North (IN) is getting a feel for Rupp Arena and the Wildcats.

Sonny's Top 100 Fall Showcase:Class of 2011/2012

While the Sonny Johnson Showcase boasted a considerable amount of talented seniors, it is ultimately the underclassmen in attendance that will wind up being the better group. Here is a look at the top young guns the event had to offer:

Zach Prce, 6'10, Center, 2011, Lakewood St. Edward's- Price offered more long term upside then any prospect in attendance and has made huge strides since he was simply a raw frosh playing on the junior varsity team at St. Ed's. He did a nice job of running the floor and is even beginning to show glimpses of a post repertoire, especially a left handed jump hook. The youngster finished well at the basket with either hand as well, but made more of a difference on the defensive end. Price was one of the better (if not the best) intimidators at the event, making his presence felt with his shot blocking and rebounding abilities. There is no doubt that Zach is still rough around the edges, but he unquestionably has the makings of a high major prospect at the moment.

Jor’Gio Lacey, 6’5, Small Forward/Power Forward, 2011, Lakewood St. Edward’s- Like his teammate Price, Lacey looked much improved since the last time we observed him. Built like a football player, he was able to outmuscle opposing wings all throughout the showcase. Lacey is still making the transition to a full time perimeter player, but showed off a nice first step and leaves plenty of optimism that he’ll be able to do it before he reaches the collegiate ranks.

Trey Lewis, 5’10, Point Guard/Shooting Guard, 2011, Garfield Heights- Trey showed off his advanced skill set through a series of crafty drives to the rim and beautiful step back jumpers. Not the most athletic player on the court, he was able to put his fair share of points on the board via his cerebral play. With a skill set like the one that he has at such a young age, it’s no coincidence why mid-major schools are already inquiring about this sophomore.

Delbert Love, 6’0, Point Guard, 2011, Lakewood St. Edward’s- Love played the game with the savvy of a player far beyond his years, distributing the ball to his teammates consistently and scoring when the opportunity presented itself. The sophomore was incredibly poised and did a nice job of controlling the tempo all throughout the showcase. Love didn’t shoot the ball exceptionally well from the perimeter, but he showed us why he’s being starting to hear from some mid-major programs.

Will Weeks, 6’5, Small Forward/Power Forward, 2011, Garfield Heights- Weeks played much better then the last time we observed him, and was a mismatch waiting to happen. If you put smaller players against him, he immediately took them to the blocks and utilized his size. If you threw a post player on him, Will took him off the dribble to the rim, where he finished well with both hands. The sophomore still hasn’t made the full transition to a perimeter player yet, but appears to be a sure fire mid-major player in the worst case scenario as long as he continues to develop.

Jermaine Davis, 6’8, Center, 2012, Garfield Heights- Big Jermaine didn’t play quite as well as he did when we last saw him in July, but he still proved that he could hold his own against peers 3 years his elder. He displayed the same soft touch and nice hands as before, but wasn’t quite the inside presence that we hoped. Only a freshman, inconsistencies like this are to be expected and he’s still a player that colleges are going to be following closely over the next few years.

Nyles Evans, 5’10, Point Guard, 2011, North Canton Hoover- Evans exhibited a really impressive skill set for a player so young, and had no problem getting his jumper off against much bigger foes. He shot the ball very well from beyond the arc, but struggled finishing inside due to his diminutive size.

Sonny's Top 100 Fall Showcase:Class of 2010

While the Sonny Johnson Showcase boasted a considerable amount of talented seniors, it is ultimately the underclassmen in attendance that will wind up being the better group. Here is a look at the top young guns the event had to offer:

Cameron Wright, 6’4, Shooting Guard, 2010, Benedictine- The Ohio State recruit was placed on a loaded orange squad, so there were not a ton of shots to go around. He played nice defense and showed a more consistent shot from beyond the arc, while also making a ton of athletic plays on both ends of the floor. Overall it was a nice, albeit not dominant performance from the Benedictine junior on the day.

Derek Jackson, 6’0, Point Guard, 2010, Benedictine- Jackson did a very nice job of penetrating and getting to the rim against some of the other top flight point guards that the event had to offer. He didn’t shoot the ball exceptionally well, but played good defense and did a solid job distributing the rock. Plenty of mid-majors have shown interest in this junior and he’s even hearing from a few high major programs.

Nate Tait, 6’0, Point Guard, 2010, Brush- Tait was at the placed on a poor team, causing him to play more of a scoring role at the showcase. He did a very nice job of getting to the rim and setting others up, but wasn’t really able to stand out due to his team’s poor performance. Regardless, he’s a player that plenty of division one schools are inquiring about.

Nick Harney, 6’6, Power Forward, 2010, Benedictine- Harney showed off an enhanced skill set then the last time we saw him and was quite coordinated for a player his size. Not the most explosive athlete, he did a nice job of using his body to shield off more athletic players. The Glenville transfer is currently hearing from a number of low division one programs.

David Jackson, 6’6, Power Forward, 2010, Cleveland Rhodes- Jackson surprised many with his resounding explosiveness around the rim. He played the role of enforcer around the rim on both sides of the hardwood, whether it be finishing via explosive dunks or altering shots. The Rhodes junior is definitely a player to keep an eye on, and one who could develop into a low division one power forward by the time it’s over.

David Goodwater, 6’5, Small Forward, 2010, Shaw- Goodwater showed off some interesting skills from the perimeter to go along with some nice athleticism. Still very rough around the edges, the Shaw junior has a long ways to go before he could be considered a finished product. However, the raw skills and potential that he owns have been enough to get him a few feelers from a couple of division one programs.

Sonny's Top 100 Fall Showcase:Class of 2009

Sonny Johnson Fall Showcase 2009 Evaluations
By Rodger Bohn
Rodger.bohn@draftexpress.com


Carl Jones, 5’10, Point Guard, Garfield Heights- “Tay” was the best performer of the showcase, playing on a loaded white squad that included Andre Paulk and Mario Hines. The St. Joe’s commit did the bulk of his scoring through a variety of mid-range jumpers off of the dribble, but also showed his usual deep range. The open gym type setting of this event was beneficial to Jones, who thrives in the up and down style of play.

Robert Johnson, 6’6, Small Forward, Bedford- Johnson was the best player throughout the first half of the event, although his play marginalized a bit as the day went on. The long wing got to the rim at will and displayed an improved jumper from beyond the arc, in addition to his crafty mid-range game. Robert, who has the potential to play all three perimeter positions, did a very nice job passing the ball and should make an immediate impact as a freshman at Kent State.

Andre Paulk, 6’2, Shooting Guard, Kent Roosevelt- Paulk was the most athletic player that the event had to offer, and one who would be receiving some serious mid-major interest if he were in a better situation academically. He is an outstanding finisher at the rim, evidenced by the ridiculous reverse dunk he caught off of an alley-oop in traffic. Still far from a finished product, he has shown improvement in his ball handling and outside shooting since we last saw him. It appears that barring some sort of miracle, Paulk’s next stop will be at either a prep school or a junior college in 2009 to sure up his academics.

Jamell Harris, 6’8, Power Forward, Euclid- The Eastern Michigan recruit continued the strong play he showed this summer on the AAU circuit with a very strong performance. He showed off a gorgeous shot from the outside extending out to the three point line and looked perfectly comfortable putting the ball on the floor against more immobile defenders.

Randal Holt, 6’0, Point Guard, Glenville- There were not enough shots to go around for the scoring guard, who played on the same team as Ohio State recruit Cameron Wright and a number of big men who liked to put the ball up. He never really seemed to get in a groove, playing much more conservatively then he usually does. The Kent State commit did show off some nice playmaking skills, setting up his teammates for a number of wide open looks.

Mario Hines, 6’8, Power Forward, Garfield Heights- Mario had a bit of a lackluster performance, looking disinterested at times and showing mediocre work ethic. When he decided to turn it on, he played outstanding defense on the perimeter and really changed the game with his length. Hines displayed very nice footwork in the pivot offensively, where he showed no problem finishing around the basket with either hand. After attracting serious interest from a number of mid-major programs, Hines will likely be forced to go the junior college route because of academic concerns.

Fred Chatman, 6’8, Power Forward, Cleveland JFK- Chatman came with his usual “dirty work” style of play, showing of a great motor and finishing well inside. Not overly skilled or athletic, he is able to produce by simply outworking opponents inside and running the floor. There is plenty of room for improvement for Fred in the low post though, but he appears to be a player a low division one program is going to take a chance on.

C.J. McCollum, 5’11, Point Guard/Shooting Guard, Canton Glenoak- The recent Lehigh recruit showed off his usual game, putting points on the board and shooting it from beyond the arc with no conscience. McCollum was the best shooter the event had to offer, combining the ability to create his own shot with deep range. There is plenty of room for improvement in terms of his point guard skills, but he will have time to do that over the next four years during his tenure at Lehigh.

Joe Vidovic, 6’7, Power Forward, Willoughby South- Vidovic was one of the more productive big men at the event, despite his lack of explosiveness vertically. He showed off his cerebral style of play through a series of dives to the rim, reading the double team well, and finding the open man on the weak side. It appears that Joe is receiving some low division one interest, but will certainly have a vast number of choices at the D-2 level if things don’t work out.

Isaiah Kikland, 6’4, Small Forward, John Adams- Originally a 2008 prospect, Kirkland failed to graduate high school and is currently finishing up. He was tied with Paulk for the most athletic player the event had to offer, as seen by his countless windmill dunks on the break. Incredibly strong, he also had the best first step of any player the event had to offer and played nice defense. Kirkland is still very rough around the edges, but could become a very nice player if he is able to graduate and spend a couple of years at a junior college.

Keene Cockburn, 6’5, Small Forward, North Ridgeville- Cockburn showed off a very nice stroke from the outside and played the game with a high basketball IQ. He is deceptively quick getting to the rim, where he shows no problems finishing with either hand. Cockburn has received some feelers from a few low division one programs, but has a ton of solid division two schools knocking on his door.

Jamil Brooks, 6’1, Shooting Guard, Warrensville- Brooks was one of the better pure scorers at the event, and the open gym style of play perfectly catered to his skill set. He shot the ball well from beyond the arc and his slick ball handling skills allowed him to get to the rim with relative ease. Not receiving any division one interest that we know of, Brooks appears to be a player who could put points on the board at the division two or division three level, wherever he winds up.

Dayton Having a High flyer visit this Sunday!

6-foot-6, 2010,Small Forward JD "Air Spoon" Weatherspoon from Columbus Northland will be taking in Dayton this Sunday. "Spoon" who reportedly has offers from Xavier, Akron, James Madison and Purdue just to name a few will be visiting the A-10 school for the first time.

James Still headed East

The #1 power forward in Michigan's 2009 class gave a verbal commitment to attend Providence College. The 6'9" Still is extremely long and runs the floor well. He's a solid shot blocker with nice hands. Offensively, the Detroit Community standout has a more than solid 17-foot jumper, he's not afraid to put the ball on the floor, and he has solid post moves.

He does need to add weight to his 200 pound frame in order to bang with the big boys of the Big East. His upside is as high as any player in Michigan's 2009 class.

Still joins Duke Mondy, a 6'4" guard from Grand Rapids Catholic Central, who verbally committed to the Fryars last month.

Community opens the 2009-'10 season against the University of Detroit-Jesuit. U. of Detroit-Jesuit's big man, Jordan Morgan, has given a verbal commitment to the University of Michigan.

Oak Park's K'allante Miller is off the board

the 6'4 wing is a top ten player in Michigan's 2009 class and headed to Central Michigan. He is the best defender in Michigan and has a knack for rebounding. Last year, Miller transfered to Oak Park after spending his freshman and sophomore year at Detroit Central. He shoots the ball very well at times and he can score in bunches. His shooting will improve after he gets contacts/glasses.

Over the last two years he has played A.A.U. ball for the Detroit Fire, Michigan Hurricanes, and Michigan Mustangs.

Miller made an unofficial visit to Central Michigan U. three Saturday's ago with his high school head coach, George Ward.

Miller was a standout at both of Inside Prep Sports Mini-Camp/Showcases last year.

Isaiah Sykes: The Unkown Guard

A hidden gem works on his game at Detroit Finney on the east side of the Motor City. He's a player that few people talk about but a player that everybody should talk about when discussing the top guards in Michigan's 2010 guard class.

Many players know about the big three: Michigan State verbal commit and Detroit Pershing's 6'1 Keith Appling, Mt. Peasant's 6'5 Trey Zeigler, and Detroit Country Day's 6'2 Ray McCallum, jr. Zeigler and McCallum have offers from the NCAA's top conferences.

Sykes is 6'5, a lefty, a shooter, a ball-handler, a play-maker, and athletic. His wing span is a little short of 7', he has nice size, and solid footwork makes him a touh matchup on either end of the court.

He transfered to Finney from Detroit Chadsey last school year and should hit the ground running with the Highlanders, who are primed for a state title run.

Look to read and hear more on Sykes...

IPS Elite 80 Camp at University of Akron

The 1st annual IPS Elite 80 camp at The JAR was loaded with talent yesterday. Here is a brief list of some of the premire prospects; Theo Williamson, Leroy Alexander, Malcom Pittman, Mark Loving, CJ Bussey, Elijah Macon, Keshaun Lewis, Jordan Potts, Kenny Kemminski, Jalen Robinson, Mike Davis, Kenny Simpson, Winston Grays, Jermaine Davis, Austin "Nash" Gardner, JB Bess, Evan Payne, Nick Archer, Dylan Kaufman, Devonte Peterson, Evin Bartlett, Ras'aun Smith, Luke Heben,Mike Netwon, Channing Doerman, Omari Hicks,Jaylen Benton, Ronnie Stokes, David Wright,Aaron Biedleman,Tony Kynard,DJ Hall,Tyler Herron, Curtis Oakley,Matt Rhodes, Vito Brown,Dominique King,Deontae Cole. Every player at this camp was solid and they all worked very hard with the drills and stations. We will be posting live footage of the games very soon!

Super 75 Rolls with Information

Expect more each day this week from the Super 75 Showcase at the University of Detroit-Mercy. Here are another ten from the 2009 class that stood out:

Marcell Stewart, 6'5, Detroit Community '09- Long, athletic, and a senior ready to make his mark with a solid Detroit Community team. Stewart's mid-range and post games were solid in drills and during games. He does need to hit the weights and put in some work to gather DII offers.

Matt Carden, 6'6, Fraser '09- Carden did a great job of corralling rebounds and converting offensive boards into points. He gets up and down the floor well and improving his mid-range game would serve him wonders. His grades more than qualify for any DIII.

Antone Robertson, 6'3, Detroit King '09- Robertson is an undersized forward but he hit the boards as well as any of the Super 75 participants. He performed well in drill work and he provided a lot of energy in games. He needs to further develop his guard skills and more schools will come knockin'.

Zach Collins, 6'3, Old Redford Academy '09- Collins has developed into a nice shooting guard, with a knack for hitting the big shot. He shot the ball well on Saturday and developing ball-handling skills will help his recruiting. Division II programs should take a look at Collins if they haven't already.

JT Scollin, 6'6, Pontiac Notre Dame '09- Scollin has the potential to become a nice four-man on the next level as he was solid in most of the drills and in games. As he develops his mid-range game and go to post moves then so will his recruitment. DIII and possibly DII in a year.

Ray Barcenas II, 6'3, Lincoln Park '09- His long, slender build screams basketball and Barcenas can play, too. He is smooth cutting to the bucket and he has receptive hands. Developing a consistent jumper from 17 feet and beyond will put Barcenas that much further on the map.

Virgil McGuire, 5'9, Jackson '09- McGuire was one of the best guards in the Super 75 and he provided a noted scorers touch as he hit jumpers for three points, pull up jumpers in the mid-range, and drove to the hoop efficiently. McGuire is a more than solid ball-handler but he can still get better.

Gerald Bridges, 6'5, University of Detroit-Jesuit '09- Bridges does a lot of things well and showed flashes of what should materialize in a scholarship at least on the Division II level. As he develops strength his athleticism is becoming more apparent as he showed in drill work and game play.

Blair Ramsey, 5'11, University of Detroit-Jesuit '09- Ramsey is a nice table setter and he's efficient when getting the ball to the open man. While he takes care of the ball for the most part, he does get stuck in the paint from time to time forcing him to make ill advised passes or shots.

Sean Gallant, 6'6, Jackson Lumen Christi '09- Gallant jumped on the Inside Prep's radar as he showed more development on the perimeter than others his size. Although his shot didn't fall at a high percentage he showed solid mechanics. He's a player Division II programs should look for to fill a spot on their roster next year.

Super 75 First Review

Detroit, MI.- Energy controlled Calihan Hall as Inside Prep Sports' Super 75 many members of the basketball community spent valuable time this past Saturday at the University of Detroit's Calihan Hall. The University provided wonderful accommodations and platform for the day's success as, the best players in Michigan hustled through drill work and competitive games in an excellent social atmosphere.

Campers, coaches, scouts, and parents traveled from far and near to attend Inside Prep Sports' 4th Super 75 Mini-camp/Showcase with the sponsorship of Guardian Wear to provide an overall success.

Special thanks to Andiamo Riverfront and the food services they provided for the coaches and players.

Now onto the players and ten that stood out:

Tyrone Black, 6'6, Benton Harbor '09- Black's strength and athleticism were obvious, the 225 pound lefty has a knack for the rebound and an efficient defender in the post. He's very similar to Mott C.C.'s standout sophomore Deandre Nealy. He's received mid to low Division I attention.

Jamie Stewart, 6'3', Livonia Clarenceville '09- He still needs to polish his handle and shot for the mid-major level but there is no denying his will to throw the ball down. His alley-oop from Zac Collins was one of the days highlights and he had numerous other dunks from all angles. A mid-low major player.

Scott Rogers, 6'4, Waterford Kettering '09- Welcome to the world of recruiting, Scott Rogers. One of the biggest sleepers in the state, no longer, as the wing/two guard shot the ball effectively from the perimeter and showed off his athleticism and ball-handling by crossing his defender only to take off and throw the ball down in traffic.

Aaron Clayborn, 6'5, Benton Harbor '09- Another standout as he's big and prefers to handle the ball, which he can is capable of doing. Clayborn was able to score on the perimeter and drive to the bucket for scores. Clayborn has the game, athleticism, and will to improve and play on the mid-major level.

Jalen Jarrett, 5'10, Jackson '09- The smooth lefty guard impressed me with his ability to get up and grab rebounds during drill work. He shot the ball well during games and didn't force the issue as he played point most of the time. DIII right now and maybe more as he continues to gain muscle mass.

Terrance Holmes, 6'4, Detroit Midtown Academy '09- A 235 pound bowling ball with game. He can do what his body suggests and that's hold down the post, provide toughness, and gather rebounds. His athleticism, soft hands, and agility around the rim intrigued coaches.

Alex Harville, 6', Warren De La Salle '09- The lefty guard shot it from the perimeter well and was often the go to guy on the perimeter in game play. He did very well during station drills and is a starting guard on a pre-season top five high school team which should gather him that much more interest from Division III and possibly some Division II programs.

Jamar Ragland, 6'4, Detroit Loyola '09- Ragland was probably the day's most active defender and "get after it guy" as he came up with loose balls and contributed to many turnovers. He provided a lot of balance on his team and went with the flow on offense. Oddly, he's one of the leading scorers in the Catholic High School League but in the Showcase he looked to make the pass. Ragland has gained the interest of many Division II programs.

Nathan Clark, 6', Livonia Clarenceville '09- Clark is another lefty that shot it well over the course of the day. He does a nice job of finding open shots in the corners and improving his handles will help his ability play either guard spot. Clark might have the choice of playing football or basketball next year.

Dragan Bijelic, 6'5, Utica Eisenhower '09- Another sleeper for Inside Preps, Dragan's a cool name and he knocked down some threes. Jokes aside, he preferred to hang out on the perimeter where he shot the ball with efficiency and confidence. He had the strength to hit a three that was momentarily blocked. Bijelic told me that a DII program in Tennessee has offered.

Another Super 75 Review on seniors from UDM soon...

Ray McCallum, jr recruiting

I stopped into the of University of Detroit-Mercy's Calihan Hall a few days ago and caught up with Ray McCallum, jr.

Ray, jr. enrolled to the talented Detroit Country Day and as a junior he has all the talent and leadership to be the straw that stirs the drink.

He's going to make Michigan's Mr. Basketball 2010 that much more difficult to determine.

The super polite Ray, jr. stopped through and I talked with him for a couple minutes. The offers he mentioned were from Michigan, UCLA, Texas, Georgetown, Kansas, Oklahoma, and of course Detroit-Mercy where his dad is the head coach.

Detroit Country Day's roster is among the nation's best: DaShonte Riley (Georgetown U.), Donnavan Kirk (U. of Miami, FL.), Jordan Dumars (South Florida), Amir Williams, Lee Bailey, and Urbane Bingham who are entertaining or on the verge of offers.

Detroit Super 75 brings in talent

75 of Michigan's best players descended upon the University of Detroit-Mercy's Calihan Hall and there were many players that stepped to the forefront in the Inside Prep Sports' Super 75 Showcase.

Here's the camps roster:

Player Grad Year
ht/wt
High School

Jordan Deane '09
5'8" 150
Southfield- Lathrup

Jalen Lee '10
5'10" 185
St. Claire Shores

Matt Carden '09
6'6" 210
Fraser

Samuel Bunkley '11
5'10" 140
Chippewa Valley

Marcus Hood II '11
5'7" 125
St. Claire Shores
South Lake

Patrick Haggin '10
6'5" 165
Grand Blanc

Lavario Smith '10
6'3" 180
Saginaw Heritage

Billy Klotz '11
6'2" 165
Rochester

Scott Rogers '09
6'4" 175
Waterford Kettering

Larry Smith '06
6'3"/185
Lincoln Park

Marcellus Wilford '09
5'10"/150
Berkley

Jake Olds '09
5'10"/170
Berkely

Fred Williams '09
6'5"/170
Berkley

DeAndre Cadwell '10
6'2"/185
Ann Arbor Huron

Alex Harville '09
6'/175
Warren De La Salle

Joey Asbury '10
6'7"/200
Warren Mott

Jamar Ragland '09
6'3"/175
Detroit Loyola

Michael Martin '09
6'7"/200
West Bloomfield

Joey Demartis '11
6'/145
Pontiac
Notre Dame Prep

Giovanni Wasson '12
5'10/140
Ann Arbor Pioneer

Gerald Bridges '09
6'5"/185
University of
Detroit-Jesuit

Jeffrey Jones, jr. '09
6'1"/165
Orchard Lake
St. Mary's

Sean Gallant '09
6'6"/190
Jackson
Lumen Christi

Dragan Bijelic '08
6'5"/195
Utica Eisnenhower

Chris Williamson '09
5'10"/160
Fowlerville, MI.

Anthony Scott '09
5'10"/180
Bloomfield Hills
Andover

Terrance Holmes '09
6'4"/230
Detroit Mid-Town

Marcel Stewart '09
6'4/167
Detroit Community

Antone Robertson '09
6'4/180
Detroit King

DeMandre Gause '09
5'11/150
Detroit King

Evan Balckwell '09
6'/185
East Detroit

Ethan Blackwell '11
5'4"/130
East Detroit

Jamie Stewart '09
6'3"/175
Livonia Clarenceville

Nathan Clark '09
6'/180
Livonia Clareceville

Michael Hundley '11
6'7"/160
Detroit Renaissance

Keenan Wetzel '10
6'4"/195
Monroe St. Mary's
Catholic Central

Nathan Alexander
6'/173
Detroit Cass Tech

Mungo '12
Brandyn Mungo '09
6'4"/175
Detroit Renaissance

Arie Keyt Elder '10
5'10"/155
Rochester Stoney
Creek

Zach Collins '09
6'3"/166
Old Redford
Academy

Aaron Clayborn '09
6'6"/205
Benton Harbor

Rico Stewart '09
5'9"/160
Lansing Eastern

Jalen Jarrett '09
5'10"/150
Jackson

Ray Barcenas II '09
6'3"/185
Lincoln Park

Tyrone Black '09
6'7"/225
Benton Harbor

Virgil McGuire '09
5'8"/155
Jackson

Terrell Clinton '10
6'5"/175
Benton Harbor

Demetrius
6'2"/172
Benton Harbor

Henderson '10
Corey Petros '10
6'9"/220
Utica Eisenhower

Montrell Grimes '10
6'1"/170
Lansing Eastern

Tory Crusoe '10
6'/160
Lansing Eastern

Seth Collins '10
5'8/146
Old Redford
Academy

Conor Boyle '10
6'2"/170
Rochester Adams

Demarco Walker '10
6'3"/195
Detroit Community

Jaleel Wilson '10
5'8"/145
Detroit Community

Alex Cavazos '10
5'10"/140
Royal Oak Shrine

Michael Walker '10
5'6"/154
Detroit Community

Jordan Pruitt '10
6'2"/170
Midtown Academy

Carl Stallworth '10
6'3"/162
Midtown Academy

DeAndre Edwards '10
6'/180
Midtown Academy

Jalen Reynolds '11
6'6"/180
Livonia Clarenceville

Jonathan Campbell '11
5'11"/140
Livonia Stevenson

Ryan Thomas '10
5'10/140
Romeo

Anthony Lavallis '11
6'2"/165
Livonia Clarenceville

Cody Lilly '11
5'10/175
Lansing Eastern

Alex Williams '11
6'2/154
Benton Harbor

Daniel Gladney '11
5'4"/130
Detroit Cody

Lee Murphy '12
5'8"/115
Benton Harbor

Skylar Ross '13
5'8/115
Haslett Middle