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Summer 2009! The next scheduled events are for the Florida Junior Elite Showcase. Four different locations for rising middle school players on May 30 (Jacksonville),
June 19 (Bradenton), June 20 (Orlando), and June 21 (Ft. Myers). The "Invite-Only" Junior Elite Showcase is scheduled for July 11 , 2009 in Orlando. A player must attend one of the four events to be selected to participate. Click here for more information
Congratulations goes to a very, good friend of mine, Coach John Picchiarini! He has been promoted to head coach two weeks after veteran Mike Leatherwood announced his retirement. I am posting this information as he will be holding an open tryout at the Indian River State College gym on Saturday, July 11.
Just finished reading Evan Daniel's article over on ScoutHoops. A good read as the interest turns away from the Class of 2009 with Xavier Henry being the last Top 10 to select his one and done option of Kansas. John Wall put Kentucky in his one and done situation and Coach Cal can't be more excited, you know that! Lance Stephenson will likely follow suit in this option. Here I thought Brandon Jennings was paving a new road with his European stint. Well, maybe not, if you kept up at all with his season away the US. But, Jennings did succeed (or survive?) a year after high school to have his dreams of the NBA come true.
With spring all but faded away in the rearview mirror and the July evaluation period just ahead, now is a good time to look at those players that have improved their stock and those that have burst on the scene. These are the Rapid Risers and Fresh Faces for the Class of 2010.
Written by Rick Staudt
Wednesday, 24 June 2009 21:45
I took in the Hoop Mountain Middle School Showcase this past weekend in Orlando. While there were some good, young, talented athletes, there was one glaring weakness shared by all attendees: the lack of proper shooting mechanics.
Written by Rick Staudt
Tuesday, 16 June 2009 05:28
It has been said that there is nothing new in basketball. Well, there is and Montverde Academy’s Kevin Sutton is one of the trailblazers. He has been selected to be an assistant coach on this country’s first ever 16U World Team. It will compete in a qualifying event in Argentina June 17 thru 21 and the top three finishers will compete in the FIBA 17U World Championships in Germany next year.
There are a few subtle changes near the top of the current Scout.com Top 100. Harrison Barnes locked up the No. 1 spot but Brandon Knight is on his heels. The big mover was the fabulous one -- Mr. Fab Melo -- into the No. 5 position. Read more...
Stacey Poole was a scoring-machine at June?s NBA Player?s Camp. That performance caught Rick Pitino?s attention and Louisville plans to keep a close eye on the athletic 6-foot-5 swingman during July?s evaluation period. Read more...
When Tim Hardaway Jr. hit Michigan?s campus last week, he had one major goal ? to earn a scholarship offer. He did just that with by turning in an impressive shooting display during his four day stay. He also forged strong relationships with players and coaches the made the decision to spend his collegiate career in Ann Arbor a no-brainer. Read more...
His dad could cross you over as fast anyone, that was his signature. Tim Hardaway, Jr., well, he can stroke it from deep. On Monday, the younger Hardaway found a college home. Read more...
Tim Hardaway Sr. informed us last night that his son received a Michigan offer. GoBlueWolverine just learned moments ago that he verbally committed to the Maize & Blue. Read more...
On the Court
Guy Power's BlogThe Price You Pay.......... Thursday, 02 July 2009 | Guy PowerJust finished reading Evan Daniel's article over on ScoutHoops. A good read as the interest turns... Read Full Story
Rick Staudt's BlogFuture Shock Wednesday, 24 June 2009 | Rick Staudt I took in the Hoop Mountain Middle School Showcase this past weekend in Orlando. While... Read Full Story
Rick Staudt's BlogA First for Florida Tuesday, 16 June 2009 | Rick StaudtIt has been said that there is nothing new in basketball. Well, there is and Montverde... Read Full Story
Eric Wallace's BlogRecruiting Updates, iHoops.com Wednesday, 10 June 2009 | Eric WallaceRecruiting Updates:
Steve Forbes (6'8 - C - East Ridge - Team STAT) verbally committed to... Read Full Story
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