Northeast Recruiting Report Issue VI, Volume XXVI – July Preview Albany City Rocks Program Director: Jim Hart, 518-527-4565, [email protected] July 13th – 15th: BasketBull National Invitational – Springfield, MA July 25th – 30th: AAU Junior Nationals – Orlando, FL Chinoso Obokoh, 6’9”, F/C, Bishop Kearney (NY), 2013, HM/MM Long and cut; high level athlete, shot-blocker and defender Javion Onegyemi, 6’8”, PF, Troy (NY), 2013, HM/MM Strong & versatile forward; can score in multiple ways & create mismatch problems Shadell Millinghaus, 6’2”, G/F, Mack Academy (NC), 2013, MM+/MM Power guard in constant attack mode; drives down hill to rim Tyler McLeod, 6’2”, G/F, Watervliet (NY), 2013, MM/MM- Long athlete makes fair share of shots; must shoot it better Manny Suarez, 6’10”, C, Marist Prep (NJ), 2013, MM- Skilled lefty big man specializes in facing basket from perimeter Denzel Gregg, 6’6”, PF, St. Thomas More (CT), 2013, MM- Undersized 4-man; very high level athlete; young for grade Jordan Gleason, 6’2”, SG, Watervliet (NY), 2013, MM/LM Athletic scoring guard has a shot-making component to his game as well Jayde Dawson, 6’2”, SG, Brooks (MA), 2013, LM+ Well built combo; very good on the ball defender. Antwoine Anderson, 6’1”, G, Bishop Kearney (NY), 2013, LM Attacking lefty guard makes things happen on both ends & brings energy Jack Morrow, 6’3”, SF, Albany Academy (NY), 2013, LM-/D3+ Spot-up shot-maker provides spacing & fundamental role player; limited athlete BABC Head Coach: Leo Papile, 617-877-4920 July 18th – 22nd: Nike Peach Jam – North Augusta, SC July 25th – 30th: AAU Junior Nationals – Orlando, FL Jaylen Brantley, 5’10”, PG, Wilbraham & Monson (MA), 2013, HM- Shot-making point guard has proven ability to run show at highest levels of competition Goodluck Okonoboh, 6’9”, C/F, Tilton School (NH), 2013, HM- High level athlete and one of best shot-blockers in the northeast Rene Castro, 6’1”, G, Worcester Academy (MA), 2013, HM-/MM+ Volume scorer can put points on the board but needs ball in his hands Andrew Chrabascz, 6’7”, PF, Cushing Academy (MA), 2013, MM+ Mr. intangibles is coach’s dream – tough, worker, rebounds, fundamentally sound Tyrese Hoxter, 6’4”, SF, Charlestown (MA), 2013, LM/JUCO Athletic southpaw slasher is also valuable on the defensive end with his length Kamari Robinson, 6’5”, SF, Springfield Central (MA), 2013, D2+/D2 High level athlete with strong body; has a lot of tools; just needs to put all together Darien Fernandes, 5’6”, G, Wareham HS (MA), 2013, D2/D3+ Undersized scoring guard can make shots in bunches; streaky both good & bad BC Eagles (NY) Program Director: Bobby Rahn, 845-742-0275, [email protected] July 14th & 15th: BasketBull National Invitational – Springfield, MA July 18th & 19th: Hoop Group Summer Classic East – King of Prussia, PA July 20th – 22nd: Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest – King of Prussia, PA July 28th & 29th: Hoop Group Buzzer Beater Classic – New York, NY Jemal Mosley, 6'1", 2012/2013, Don Bosco Prep (NJ)/Putnam Science Academy (CT) Jack of all trades gets a lot of stuff done on both ends of the floor & knows how to score Shaq Scott, 6'6", 2012/2013, Passiac Tech/Prep TBD High level athlete who is at his best in run & jump type situations Jonte Rutty, 6'6", 2013, Putnam Science Academy (CT), LM/D2 Skilled lefty needs to continue to tone body & improve conditioning Stan Buczek, 6'6", 2013, Burke Catholic (NY), LM-/D3+ Throwback style four-man with crafty “YMCA style” interior game Justin Robinson, 5'9", 2013, Kingston (NY) Tough little guy gets where he wants off dribble & defends; winner Semaj Reed, 6'8", 2013, Haverford School (PA) Skilled big man with a wide body; must condition & keep up with the game Connecticut Basketball Club Coach: Ken Smith, 860-209-8912, [email protected] July 11th – 15th: Adidas Invitational – Indianapolis, IN July 18th & 19th: Hoop Group Summer Classic East – King of Prussia, PA July 20th – 22nd: Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest – King of Prussia, PA July 25th – 29th: Adidas Super 64 – Las Vegas, NV Kahlil Dukes, 6’0”, G, Capital Prep (CT), 2013, MM+/MM Volume scorer has a special ability to make tough shots; not a pure point Dan Garvin, 6’6”, PF, Bethel HS (CT), 2013, MM-/LM High level athlete has been getting more comfortable with team since spring Kamali Bey, Wilbraham & Monson (MA), 2013, F, LM/D2 Undersized combo-forward has a knack for using body to get to rim Jaquan Harrison, 6’6”, PF, Windsor (CT), 2013, D2/D3+ Undersized big is most productive defensively and on the glass Connecticut Basketball Club – Donnelly Head Coach: Dan Donnelly, 203-687-0626 Program Director: John Migliaro, 203-305-7827 July 14th & 15th: BasketBull National Invitational – Springfield, MA July 18th & 19th: Hoop Group Summer Classic East – King of Prussia, PA July 20th – 22nd: Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest – King of Prussia, PA July 25th – 30th: AAU Junior Nationals – Orlando, FL Sean Obi, 6’8”, C, Green Farms Academy (CT), 2013, MM+/LM+ Thick & powerful big man has terrific understanding of how to seal before catch Bernard Brantley, 6’1”, G, Stratford (CT), 2013, LM+/LM Versatile guard attacks within structure, defends, & can play both backcourt spots. Kurt Steidl, 6’6”, F, Ridgefield (CT), 2013, LM- Combo-forward been coming on strong since spring. Makes shots & straight line drives. Austin Woods, 6’6”, C, Foran HS (CT), 2013, LM-/D3+ Rugged big man battles inside, finishes, and rebounds. Jeff Racy, 6’4”, SF, Ridgefield (CT), 2013, LM-/D3+ Shot-maker with good size for the wing and some deceptive athleticism. Casey Woodring, 6’2”, SG, Cushing Academy (MA), 2013, LM-/D3+ Shooter with a quick release; can make shots in bunches; proven winner. Tim Butala, 6’7”, PF, Fairfield Prep (CT), 2013, D2/D3+ High academic skilled step-away forward; most comfortable facing-up. Jacob Clark, 6’0”, G, Christian Heritage (CT), 2013, D3+ Versatile guard become more of a true point; tremendous teammate. Dominic Migliaro, 5’10”, G, Masuk HS (CT), 2013, D3+ Coming back from injury; can score the ball when given the opportunity Connecticut Select Program Director: Wayne Simone, 203-510-1662 July 13th – 15th: BasketBull National Invitational – Springfield, MA July 18th – 23rd: AAU Grade 11 Super Showcase – Orlando, FL July 25th – 30th: AAU Grade 11 Nationals – Orlando, FL Jordan Butler, 6’5”, C/F, Glastonbury (CT), 2013, LM+/LM- Powerful & long interior player can score some inside & block shots Chase Daniels, 6’8”, C, Hillhouse (CT), 2013, LM/D2 Young rising senior with definite upside; long and athletic Dontae Gittens, 6’3”, G, Master’s (CT), 2013, LM-/D3+ Tremendously long guard just starting to fill out frame; ideal prep candidate Walter Wright, Wilby High School (CT), 2013, G, D2 Undersized guard gets wherever he wants off the dribble Bobby Bynum, 5’10”, G, Hillhouse (CT), 2013, D2-/D3+ Undersized combo-guard is outstanding defender; offense starting to come Brian Jones, 6’0”, G, Christian Heritage (CT), 2013, D2-/D3+ Smooth combo can really shoot the ball from long-range; very good student Andre Anderson, 5’8”, G, Hillhouse (CT), 2013, D2-/D3+ Bulldog guard makes up for size with tremendous strength & tenacity Keith Porter, 6’3”, SF, New London (CT), 2013, D3+ Attacking wing gets to the rim with solid athleticism Jonathan Mitchell, 6’2”, G/F, Waterford (CT), 2013, D3+ Well built swingman with strong body; impressive upside Brandon Kuczenski, 6’5”, PF, Naugatuck (CT), 2013, D3+/D3 Tough and rugged interior work-horse does all the little things Gym Rats Black (NJ) Coach: Richard Barrett, 856-229-5573, [email protected] July 18th & 19th: Hoop Group Summer Classic East – King of Prussia, PA July 20th – 22nd: Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest – King of Prussia, PA July 26th – 29th: Las Vegas Fab 48 – Las Vegas, NV Malik Starkes, 6’3”, G/F, Math, Civic Sciences (PA), 2014, HM Watch List Highly talented swingman with a world of upside but must get academics in order Rashaan Holloway (previously Rashaan Armstead), 6’8”, C, Schalick (NJ), 2014, D1 Watch List Wide-bodied big man is hard to move around the rim Horace Spencer III, 6’9”, F, William Tennant (PA), 2015, HM Watch List One of best youngsters in the northeast; long, strong & athletic with size Hunting Park Warriors (PA) Program Director: Richard Gullen, 267-992-5930, [email protected] July 13th – 15th: BasketBull National Invitational – Springfield, MA July 18th & 19th: Hoop Group Summer Classic East – King of Prussia, PA July 20th – 22nd: Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest – King of Prussia, PA July 26th – 29th: Las Vegas Fab 48 – Las Vegas, NV Jai Williams, 6’9”, C, Philadelphia Electric (PA), 2013, MM+/LM+ Thick post-man in the middle has improved conditioning; good hands & feet David George, 6’8”, PF, Blair Academy (NJ), 2013, MM/LM Long and athletic with obvious upside & some skill facing basket; good student Hakeem Baxter, 6’2”, G, Philadelphia Electric (PA), 2013, MM-/LM Aggressive point with old-school feel to his game & improving jumper Anthony Durham, 6’3”, G, Abington Friends (PA), 2013, MM-/LM- Combo with size & strength; gets to his spots off the dribble & sees floor well J.B. Hoops – Callahan (PA) Program Director: John Bucci, 570-510-5338, [email protected] July 13th – 15th: BasketBull National Invitational – Springfield, MA July 18th & 19th: Hoop Group Summer Classic East – King of Prussia, PA July 20th – 22nd: Hoop Group Summer Jam Fest – King of Prussia, PA July 26th – 29th: Fab 48 or Adidas Super 64 – Las Vegas, NV Rasheed Moore, 6’5”, F, Meyers (PA), 2013, MM/LM Lefty combo-forward is mismatch problem with versatile scoring game Ryan Krawczeniuk, 6’2”, SG, Meyers (PA), 2013, LM-/D3+ Fundamentally sound guard with strong body & shot-makers approach.