The D’Rose squad showed up at the Adidas venue with top 5 2014 prospect Josh Stamps a coveted junior college recruit alongside of North-Lawndale six foot nine string bean Kenneth Perkins Jr. who’s also destined for a junior college residence. In fact they did have 6-5 forward Dustin Barnes in the line-up a senior also who hails from Homewood-Flossmoor, he opened some eyes and elevated his recruiting.
One time Illinois State recruit and Glenbard East stand-out Johnny Hill has become a hot commodity once again. The six foot four guard spent last season at Texas Arlington, now he has that one year window to boast some experience to someone’s roster. Purdue, Illinois, Marquette. Loyola-Chicago seem in the picture, while Hill does have a visit set-up at Drake this coming weekend.
Morgan Park’s stellar play-maker Marcus LoVett’s recruiting has taken a lot of zigging & zagging. He was hoop’n this past weekend in Dallas, TX with some miscellaneous squad. Stay tuned in on his situation. Pittsburgh & Memphis may be the key players.
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Updates: 4/14/2015
A cautionary tale of two young Chicago phenomes, both so happen to be over six foot nine and exceptional athletes, Eddy Curry and Leon Smith. Curry leaped straight into the NBA out of Thornwood High-School and was selected by the Bulls with the overall 4th pick in 2001. He never came remotely close to fulfilling the monumental promise many projected for him, but Curry managed to soak-in seven injury riddled seasons in the NBA. Smith, hails from the once storied King High program, he was the Spur’s first round pick in the 1999 draft, but was sent packing immediately to the Dallas Mavericks for whom he never suited-up with. Leon did play a grand total of 15 NBA games. “Now comes along the Cliff Alexander saga at 6-8 he cruised through high-school at Curie as well as the club team trail. He became a notable reputed power dunker, but lacked the obvious necessary basketball fundamentals & knowledge of the game, he just declared for the NBA draft. Remember, Alexander sat out the last eight games at Kansas while under NCAA investigation, the irony to this whole twisted tale is that the Alexander clan probably never intended on getting cozy with the folks in Lawrence, KS for more than a season anyhow! Their thirst for instant/immediate financial security really stifled the Jayhawk’s hopes & momentum of crashing a late party during their NCAA tournament push. Stay tuned . . . . there are certainly more layers to this tale.
Niles Notre Dame senior Joe Mooney hit the circuit with the Illinois Wolves program over the weekend in New Orleans at the Under Armor Venue. The six foot three sharp-shooter played some point-guard while captivating some interest from Horizon League & Missouri Valley schools. I certainly like the idea of an over-looked senior suiting-up in the April live-period (as long as he isn’t 19) to enhance his recruitment being that the kid is an academic qualifier.
I see where my club guys are off to a rugged start on the club team circuit. The opening of the EYBL last weekend in Virginia – the Mac Irvin Fire finished 2-2 while Mean Streets dropped to 0-4, Wolves 3-1 in New Orleans, D Rose 3-1 in Dallas; all of our significant club teams seem to lack some size. One kid they all could use is 6-9 rising prospect Tawong King of Farragut, his feathery touch and good foot-work to go along with a new assortment of moves in the paint, makes him a must see player immediately. King did attend Marshal High his first 2 years. He could eventually end-up being a terrific prospect. “Yes, most observers have been asleep on his development. Farragut has been our capital for developing big-men.”
Niles Notre Dame senior Joe Mooney hit the circuit with the Illinois Wolves program over the weekend in New Orleans at the Under Armor Venue. The six foot three sharp-shooter played some point-guard while captivating some interest from Horizon League & Missouri Valley schools. I certainly like the idea of an over-looked senior suiting-up in the April live-period (as long as he isn’t 19) to enhance his recruitment being that the kid is an academic qualifier.
I see where my club guys are off to a rugged start on the club team circuit. The opening of the EYBL last weekend in Virginia – the Mac Irvin Fire finished 2-2 while Mean Streets dropped to 0-4, Wolves 3-1 in New Orleans, D Rose 3-1 in Dallas; all of our significant club teams seem to lack some size. One kid they all could use is 6-9 rising prospect Tawong King of Farragut, his feathery touch and good foot-work to go along with a new assortment of moves in the paint, makes him a must see player immediately. King did attend Marshal High his first 2 years. He could eventually end-up being a terrific prospect. “Yes, most observers have been asleep on his development. Farragut has been our capital for developing big-men.”
TOP 10 PLAYERS IN THE 2017 CLASS
TOP 10 PLAYERS IN THE 2017 CLASS
“Coming along after a gloomy 2016 campaign, this collection of overall talent will excite some of our local fan base.”
Jeramiah Tilmon East St. Louis/St. Louis Eagles 6-10 C
“Playing along-side Tyler Cook will blossom his over-all game and teach him to be competitive at both ends.”
Alonzo Verge Jr. Willowbrook/St. Louis Eagles 6-3 PG
“Worth the price of admission, he doesn’t have North Carolina native Dennis Smith athleticism but he has a special arsenal to his game, his passing has been spectacular.”
Jordan Goodwin Belleville Althoff/St. Louis Eagles 6-4 G/F
“Versatile scorer, has been on a tear since the season ended; plays on the Eagle’s 16-U team; a terrific talent.”
Justin Smith Stevenson/Mac Irvin Fire 6-6 WF
“Was one of the bright spots for the Fire in Virginia over the weekend; good athlete and a respected knock-down shooter from distance.”
Nojel Eastern Evanston/Mean Streets 6-3 PG
“Now transitioning to the lead guard position; had his ups and downs on the 17-U level in Virginia this past weekend.”
Da’Monte Willians Peoria Manuel/Mac Irvin Fire 6-3 G
“Converting over to handle some play-making duties has been rewarding after a spotty sophomore campaign, he’s looking like an exceptional prospect we all thought he once was; currently playing 16-U.”
Christian Negron Elgin-Larkin/Mac Irvin Fire 6-7 SF
“The wiry baseliner continues to develop his game, he has stretches where he can woo you; the talent is certainly there; offensive game is in the refining stages.”
Charles Payton Bloomington/Illinois Wolves 6-6 SF
“One of the more talked about young prospects in recent weeks; extremely good high percentage shooter 12 feet in, terrific body, excellent motor; he is a promising stud.”
Josiah Wallace Marshall (IL)/Illinois Stars 6-3 PG
“Vastly underrated, skill performer, sure handed ball-handler, rarely makes mistakes; total grasp of the game; very good outside shooter.”
Manny Patterson Chicago Kenwood/Mean Streets 6-8 SF
“An athletic monster; recovering from a shoulder injury; he could become the best player in the Chicago Public League by his senior year if he continues to work on his overall fundamentals and understanding of the game.”
“Coming along after a gloomy 2016 campaign, this collection of overall talent will excite some of our local fan base.”
Jeramiah Tilmon East St. Louis/St. Louis Eagles 6-10 C
“Playing along-side Tyler Cook will blossom his over-all game and teach him to be competitive at both ends.”
Alonzo Verge Jr. Willowbrook/St. Louis Eagles 6-3 PG
“Worth the price of admission, he doesn’t have North Carolina native Dennis Smith athleticism but he has a special arsenal to his game, his passing has been spectacular.”
Jordan Goodwin Belleville Althoff/St. Louis Eagles 6-4 G/F
“Versatile scorer, has been on a tear since the season ended; plays on the Eagle’s 16-U team; a terrific talent.”
Justin Smith Stevenson/Mac Irvin Fire 6-6 WF
“Was one of the bright spots for the Fire in Virginia over the weekend; good athlete and a respected knock-down shooter from distance.”
Nojel Eastern Evanston/Mean Streets 6-3 PG
“Now transitioning to the lead guard position; had his ups and downs on the 17-U level in Virginia this past weekend.”
Da’Monte Willians Peoria Manuel/Mac Irvin Fire 6-3 G
“Converting over to handle some play-making duties has been rewarding after a spotty sophomore campaign, he’s looking like an exceptional prospect we all thought he once was; currently playing 16-U.”
Christian Negron Elgin-Larkin/Mac Irvin Fire 6-7 SF
“The wiry baseliner continues to develop his game, he has stretches where he can woo you; the talent is certainly there; offensive game is in the refining stages.”
Charles Payton Bloomington/Illinois Wolves 6-6 SF
“One of the more talked about young prospects in recent weeks; extremely good high percentage shooter 12 feet in, terrific body, excellent motor; he is a promising stud.”
Josiah Wallace Marshall (IL)/Illinois Stars 6-3 PG
“Vastly underrated, skill performer, sure handed ball-handler, rarely makes mistakes; total grasp of the game; very good outside shooter.”
Manny Patterson Chicago Kenwood/Mean Streets 6-8 SF
“An athletic monster; recovering from a shoulder injury; he could become the best player in the Chicago Public League by his senior year if he continues to work on his overall fundamentals and understanding of the game.”
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Recapping a Flash-Back –April 2005 Ending Issue Jottings
Recapping a Flash-Back –April 2005 Ending Issue Jottings
“Silk-smooth Dave Leitao has moved on again after three successful seasons at DePaul, I guess he decided the show needed to be much more cultivating. Leitao’s main audience now will be administered in Charlottesville, Virginia (University Virginia). This is a time in college athletics where the coaching culture is definitely about securing your future financially, so this isn’t a negative reflection of Dave. Perhaps the question raised now is, who is DePaul? Which is so hard to determine. Could it be a high-major national program that they claim to be, or is it just a mid-major setting, or perhaps something in between! We are about to find out as DePaul begins its move into the Big East Conference this coming season. DePaul’s administrative culture resembles a family owned business; in this era of time their vision of success could be just a bluff. Stay tuned . . . . “
There are so many colorful clowns lingering in pockets of Chicago’s inner hoop circles, what’s becoming so mind boggling is kids and some families actually rely on these miscellaneous characters for advice. Families now have sense of vulnerability these days in their quest for NBA stardom for little Johnny. An abundance of these characters couldn’t pass an exam if you gave it to them verbally.
Newly crowned Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle couldn’t convince the program’s blue chip freshman forward Josh Cunningham to embrace the change. Cunningham’s departure comes as no surprise; another Morgan Park alum center Xzavier Taylor a little used sophomore also vacated the Bradley program.
Chicago Brook’s alums senior twins Keith & Kevin Gray will test the waters as fifth year players somewhere in-state, the little used six foot seven interior players spent 4 years in Mark Montgomery’s program at Northern. The Huskers added 6-2 guard Marshawn Wilson from Hill-Murray High-School in Minneapolis. Wilson is a 2015 recruit and he’s expected to be an immediate impact next season. “The Huskers are moving on up.”
Barry Hinson’s Southern Illinois program continues to be a revolving exit; four freshman including shooter Deion Lavender from Alton Marquette departed as well as forward Jordan Caroline who hails from Champaign. The Salukis had already lost Memphis, TN guard K.C. Goodwin in addition to Chaz Glotta from St. Louis. “This spells doom.”
Reportedly the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville coaching vacancy has dwindled down to Jack Owens, Billy Taylor, Jack Brannen, Steve Lutz, Rodney Watson, Torrey Ward and Jon Harris.
St. Rita 6-8 center Myles Carter decided going out east to Seton Hall would be a comfortable fit for him. Carter a promising prospect opened some eyes with his defensive ability during St. Rita’s late season run. Area colleges will hope to land him back home in the near future, all this kid needs is some polish in the offensive end. He’s an above average athlete with raw skills now and he’s still learning how to play. We wish him the best.
“Silk-smooth Dave Leitao has moved on again after three successful seasons at DePaul, I guess he decided the show needed to be much more cultivating. Leitao’s main audience now will be administered in Charlottesville, Virginia (University Virginia). This is a time in college athletics where the coaching culture is definitely about securing your future financially, so this isn’t a negative reflection of Dave. Perhaps the question raised now is, who is DePaul? Which is so hard to determine. Could it be a high-major national program that they claim to be, or is it just a mid-major setting, or perhaps something in between! We are about to find out as DePaul begins its move into the Big East Conference this coming season. DePaul’s administrative culture resembles a family owned business; in this era of time their vision of success could be just a bluff. Stay tuned . . . . “
There are so many colorful clowns lingering in pockets of Chicago’s inner hoop circles, what’s becoming so mind boggling is kids and some families actually rely on these miscellaneous characters for advice. Families now have sense of vulnerability these days in their quest for NBA stardom for little Johnny. An abundance of these characters couldn’t pass an exam if you gave it to them verbally.
Newly crowned Bradley Head Coach Brian Wardle couldn’t convince the program’s blue chip freshman forward Josh Cunningham to embrace the change. Cunningham’s departure comes as no surprise; another Morgan Park alum center Xzavier Taylor a little used sophomore also vacated the Bradley program.
Chicago Brook’s alums senior twins Keith & Kevin Gray will test the waters as fifth year players somewhere in-state, the little used six foot seven interior players spent 4 years in Mark Montgomery’s program at Northern. The Huskers added 6-2 guard Marshawn Wilson from Hill-Murray High-School in Minneapolis. Wilson is a 2015 recruit and he’s expected to be an immediate impact next season. “The Huskers are moving on up.”
Barry Hinson’s Southern Illinois program continues to be a revolving exit; four freshman including shooter Deion Lavender from Alton Marquette departed as well as forward Jordan Caroline who hails from Champaign. The Salukis had already lost Memphis, TN guard K.C. Goodwin in addition to Chaz Glotta from St. Louis. “This spells doom.”
Reportedly the Southern Illinois-Edwardsville coaching vacancy has dwindled down to Jack Owens, Billy Taylor, Jack Brannen, Steve Lutz, Rodney Watson, Torrey Ward and Jon Harris.
St. Rita 6-8 center Myles Carter decided going out east to Seton Hall would be a comfortable fit for him. Carter a promising prospect opened some eyes with his defensive ability during St. Rita’s late season run. Area colleges will hope to land him back home in the near future, all this kid needs is some polish in the offensive end. He’s an above average athlete with raw skills now and he’s still learning how to play. We wish him the best.
Pivotal Round-Ups
Pivotal Round-Ups
The last time the DePaul Blue Demons won a conference regular season title was in 2004, Dave Leitao was the head-coach then in addition they went on to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. That was the Blue Demon’s last NCAA trip. Well, a decade later, Leitao has returned replacing Oliver Purnell. Dave’s teams at DePaul during his three year stint recorded a 58-34 overall mark and 30-18 in Conference USA play. Leitao will inherit a team that can potentially be at the top of Big East Conference next season and he seems to be a perfect fit for a squad that underachieved most of the 2014-15 campaign. Leitao spent last season as an assistant at Tulsa after two seasons as an assistant at Missouri.
The last time the DePaul Blue Demons won a conference regular season title was in 2004, Dave Leitao was the head-coach then in addition they went on to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament. That was the Blue Demon’s last NCAA trip. Well, a decade later, Leitao has returned replacing Oliver Purnell. Dave’s teams at DePaul during his three year stint recorded a 58-34 overall mark and 30-18 in Conference USA play. Leitao will inherit a team that can potentially be at the top of Big East Conference next season and he seems to be a perfect fit for a squad that underachieved most of the 2014-15 campaign. Leitao spent last season as an assistant at Tulsa after two seasons as an assistant at Missouri.
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