Ignoring The Buzz Jun 30, 2009
and never played high school basketball there due to academic issues, followed his first AAU coach -- current Cyclones assistant T.J. Otzelberger -- to Iowa State. Otzelberger was coaching for the Pump brothers' Pump 'N' Run program, which had four travel teams out of Los Angeles, and when Brackins arrived in 2005 he was placed on the worst team of the four. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Healthy growth Jun 30, 2009
The Eastpoint facility offers grade school and high school basketball and volleyball leagues, along with memberships to its fitness club. Participation in basketball costs $550 per player for a three-month season, Van Zant said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Minorities awarded for academic achievement Jun 30, 2009
Before he became a six-time world champion with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan was cut as a sophomore by his high school basketball coach. "He used his setback as a setup," Bennett said, and Jordan made the team as a junior. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hornets reserve forward Ryan Bowen is considering a career in coaching when his playing days are over, but he hopes those days aren't over quite yet Jun 30, 2009
It was odd, actually, a career overachiever who parlayed hustle into a long and profitable NBA career against astronomical odds mentoring a group of the top 100 high school basketball stars during a recent camp at the University of Virginia. "If they would have had a top 300 camp, meaning the top 300 kids in the country, I would not have been at that camp when my class was coming out," Hornets forward Ryan Bowen said while he took a break from his duties during the 16th annual National... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Matt Clement goes from the mound to the court (Yesterday) Jun 29, 2009
He always credited his high school basketball coach, Mark Jula, as one of the main influences in teaching him the discipline and attitude needed to be successful in sports ... " The basketball job became available when the school board did not renew Joe Lewandow-ski's contract after seven seasons. Mr. Clement went through two interviews before being hired. Although his coaching experience is limited, Mr. Clement was the starting point guard on Butler's team that made it to the WPIAL Class AAAA... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pitt Basketball: Freshmen figure to play a lot for Pitt next season Jun 28, 2009
A native of Nigeria who grew up playing soccer, Zanna reported to Pitt in great shape after hiring a personal trainer following the end of his high school basketball season. Zanna, who came to the U.S. from Nigeria four years ago to pursue a basketball career, might have the most room for growth among the new recruits, but he also has the most to learn about the game that is still relatively new to him. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Experts agree: Ogletree a huge get Jun 28, 2009
In fact, he was only offered a scholarship by Georgia after a coach saw him play in a high school basketball game. But that didn't stop Davis from becoming a star in Athens. (Georgia Tech Sports -- Rivals.com)
Indiana East/West All Star Basketball Games a Slam Dunk Jun 28, 2009
Many senior basketball players ended their high school basketball careers with great memories Saturday afternoon from Blackford High School. That's because the home of the Bruins hosted the Indiana East/West All Star Games, eight in total, ranging from Class A girls to Class 4A boys. (FOX59, IN)
Wearing the whistle well Jun 27, 2009
Roy Hart honored for his years of service to high school basketball and football officiating. By Brooks HatchGazette-Times reporter. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hayes leaving Chapel Hill Jun 27, 2009
Former coach dies: Carroll King, whose Raleigh High School basketball teams won three consecutive state championships, recently died in Kerrville, Texas, where he had lived in retirement since 1990. King, 90, coached for 13 seasons, and his teams won boys state titles in 1952, '53 and '54. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Two Carlisles, one commitment Jun 27, 2009
As his father referenced, Amir is also a standout high school basketball player. While far from a sure thing, it is within the realm of possibility that Amir might play two sports in college. (TheBootleg.com)
Brown: ‘It’s an honor to coach at Sterling' Jun 27, 2009
Former Annawan High School basketball coach Ryan Brown talks about being the new head coach of Sterling following Wednesday;s board meeting. (Shaw News Service photo/Chris Padgett). (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Graduation Day Jun 27, 2009
" -- had been , who wanted media to be aware that they had selected Oklahoma's Taylor Griffin (bro of No. 1 pick Blake) in some sort of mythical draft in which the Globetrotters appeared to be the only participant. (Until I see a press release from the Washington Generals, I'm assuming that to be the case.) This was a presumptuous move by the 'Trotters, who clearly didn't expect Taylor to be selected with the No. 48 pick by the Suns. He had already left the building by the time he was picked,... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Wilkes County teen charged in shooting Jun 27, 2009
com A 17-year-old Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School student was charged with having a weapon on school property in connection with an accidental shooting June 5 at a Cedar Shoals High School basketball camp ... A 17-year-old Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School student was charged with having a weapon on school property in connection with an accidental shooting June 5 at a Cedar Shoals High School basketball camp. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Clement takes high school basketball job Jun 27, 2009
College Sports: Rivals. NCAA Football Recruiting. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Celtic draft pick Hudson eager to test himself Jun 27, 2009
In fact, Hudson s grades were a factor in limiting him to one season of high school basketball. By the time Hudson started getting serious about studying, it was nearly too late. (Boston Globe)
Athlete's message scores points Jun 27, 2009
He played high school basketball on Long Island. He received a scholarship to a small college but didn't make the team his first year. (Albany Times Union)
Oak Hill coach confident in Momo Jun 26, 2009
For a player who is ranked 68th in his class and comes from the most prestigious high school basketball program of all time, it seems as if many don't really know what type of player Arizona is getting in Lamont Jones. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Collinsworth impressed with his first visit to UVa Jun 26, 2009
Top high school basketball players from across the country made the trip to Charlottesville last week for the annual NBA Top 100 Camp. Included in that group was Provo (Utah) small forward Kyle Collinsworth, who was one of the first players in the 2010 class to earn an offer from Tony Bennett. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Watertown sports notes Jun 26, 2009
Brian Meehan, head basketball coach at Brandeis University, and Watertown High School basketball coach Steve Harrington, will be running the Massachusetts Elite Youth Basketball Camp at Brandeis University. The skill level of the players at the camp will range from some of the better players in the area to good players and players just learning the game. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Indiana forward Hale commits to Boilermakers Jun 26, 2009
(AP) -- New Albany high school basketball star Donnie Hale has committed to Purdue, but without a scholarship offer from coach Matt Painter. Purdue doesn't have a scholarship available for the 2010 class, but the Boilermakers have several NBA prospects and a defection after the upcoming season would free one up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
6/25/2009, 4:30am Tetzlaffs: Son of former SDSU great opts to continue basketball career at USD Jun 26, 2009
He just said it was up to me, completely my choice, said Dustin Tetzlaff, who dominated South Dakotas Class AA high school basketball ranks as a senior for the Arrows last winter. And he thinks USD is a good choice, a chance for me to create my own path. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
HBO's meandering 'Hung' fails to satisfy in so many ways Jun 26, 2009
Jane is Ray, an underpaid, over-leveraged high school basketball coach who has lost his wife to divorce and his house to fire. Adams is Tanya, a lonely, possibly deluded temp who thinks she's a poet and yearns for love and happiness. (USA Today -- Life)
Smoltz ready to brave it again Jun 25, 2009
You know, he was an all-star high school basketball player. You know, he s a scratch golfer. (Boston Globe)
Needham Bulletin Board (June 25) Jun 25, 2009
Brian Meehan, head basketball coach at Brandeis University, and Watertown High School basketball coach Steve Harrington will be running the Massachusetts Elite Youth Basketball Camp at Brandeis University. The emphasis on individual improvement is one of the guiding philosophies of the camp. (Needham Tab, MA)
Diggs back in spotlight one more time Jun 25, 2009
And with that, Diggs thought she had written the final chapter in high school basketball career. Not quite. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
GCT player, coach to team up again in All-Star contest Jun 25, 2009
Livingston said he was honored as well to be playing with and against some of the finest high school basketball players in the state. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Taylor, Thrall basketball camps close Jun 25, 2009
Participants at both the Taylor and Thrall High School basketball camps said they enjoyed the chance to work with high school varsity coaches on their hoops skills. Jaden Kubiak has participated at Taylor basketball camps for several years and said he likes working with Taylor coach Justin Boswell. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Davidson to play in Holiday Festival in New York Jun 25, 2009
He later coached high school basketball on Long Island. This is the second straight year the Wildcats will play at Madison Square Garden _ but the first without Stephen Curry. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Getting a 2nd chance Jun 25, 2009
The former Mainland High School basketball standout thought he'd hit upon a great idea: Find 18-24 year old former hoops players who were doing nothing with their lives, get them back on the college track and find some programs to let them play ball again. But when only Keon Patterson showed up for the first few workouts at the Ormond Beach YMCA, well, let's just say it wasn't exactly encouraging. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Sneak preview: High school basketball and The PDL Jun 25, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Hanging tough Jun 24, 2009
" First introduced to running in sixth grade as a means to get in shape for basketball, Wallace has turned the tables on a promising high school basketball career (all-state three consecutive years) into a future at Hayward Field, where she'll join phenom Jordan Hasay in one of the nation's more dominant freshman classes. "It's exciting because the team will be good for a while," Wallace said. "I'll train with the best, which will push me to improve. " Expected to compete in the 800 and 1,500 ... (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pitt Women's Basketball: Perseverance pays off as standout commits Jun 24, 2009
Loliya Briggs, a high school basketball standout from Florida, had plenty of teams lining up to offer her a scholarship, and she had narrowed her list to a few of the most elite programs, such as North Carolina, Michigan State and Tennessee. Pitt was not initially on that list, but that did not stop Panthers coach Agnus Berenato and her staff from recruiting her. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NBPA Recap- Illini Targets Jun 24, 2009
com, recruiting analystDate: Jun 23, 2009 Late last week, 100 of the nation's finest high school basketball players assembled in Charlottesville, Va. for the 2009 NBPA Top 100 Camp. (IlliniBoard.com)
Butler High selects Matt Clement as boys' basketball coach Jun 24, 2009
Advertisement Local High School Basketball. Butler High selects Matt Clement as boys' basketball coach. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Who's on Tap in the NBA? Jun 24, 2009
Almost immediately, speculation grew that Europe would become the preferred avenue for top high school basketball stars on the way to NBA riches. The advantages were enormous. (Slate)
ISU Makes Offer To Henley Jun 23, 2009
is a 6-foot-6, 220-pound wing who played his first two years of high school basketball at Chicago De La Salle. He recently decided to make a change. (CycloneNation.com)
New Mexico's Tony Danridge Drafted by Harlem Globetrotters Jun 23, 2009
Also chosen by the Globetrotters were 2009 College Slam-Dunk runner-up Charlie Coley III of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; 2009 Patriot League Player of the Year Derrick Mercer of American University; and Tim Howard, a former high school basketball standout and current number one goalkeeper of both the U.S. World Cup soccer team and Everton FC of England's Premier League. Each of these players will be extended an invitation to fall training camp to vie for the honor of joining... (Themwc.com)
Former Casey standout tabbed boys' basketball coach for fall Jun 23, 2009
Now Carrell, a 1999 graduate of Casey has been named the boys high school basketball coach. Carrell replaces Chris Seaton, who resigned in mid-March after two years to spend more time with his family. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Former American University Standout Mercer Selected To Join Harlem Globetrotters Jun 23, 2009
Other newcomers selected to the team were Oklahoma's Taylor Griffin, New Mexico's Tony Danridge, Charlotte's Charlie Coley III and current United States soccer goalkeeper Tim Howard, a former high school basketball standout in New Jersey. Derrick Mercer was named Patriot League Player of the Year and Honorable Mention All-American for his stellar play in the 2008-09 season. (Patriotleague.com)
Danridge Drafted.........by the Globetrotters Jun 23, 2009
" University of Oklahoma senior forward Taylor Griffin was the top pick in the Globetrotters' draft, just days before his younger brother, and Sooners teammate, Blake Griffin is expected to become the number one overall selection of the upcoming NBA Draft on June 25. Also chosen by the Globetrotters were 2009 College Slam-Dunk runner-up Charlie Coley III of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte; 2009 Patriot League Player of the Year Derrick Mercer of American University; and Tim Howard,... (Golobos.com)
A lesson in sports, and life, from Dad Jun 22, 2009
But on weekends, to stay in shape and release stress, he refereed high school basketball games. When I got to be 7 or 8 years old, he deemed me worthy of tagging along with him. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Golf show profiles Texas man whose shot killed dad Jun 21, 2009
It was spring break in February 2005 when Parlin, a teacher and high school basketball coach in North Texas, decided to squeeze in a round at the course where his father worked as a marshal, making sure golfers followed the rules, maintained etiquette and didn't slow down play. Dale Parlin was on duty that day and couldn't follow his son around the whole course. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Iowa star Barnes emerging as top prep player Jun 20, 2009
Ames High School basketball coach Vance Downs insists that Barnes is sincere. "He's a very thoughtful, articulate young man and education is a priority," Downs said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Morrisey becomes Tri-County's next girls' basketball coach Jun 20, 2009
OAKLAND -- A familiar face to Tri-County has been named the head coach of the girls high school basketball team. He is Joe Morrisey, who has taught for 16 years at Kansas High School, teaching physical education, driver s education and health. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Bjorklund makes the call Jun 20, 2009
In terms of player production there may not be a more dominating high school basketball player in Minnesota's 2010 class than Marshall Bjorklund. The 6-foot-6 power forward averaged 20. (Minnesota Sports -- Rivals.com)
Winthrop's Nolan signs with Blue Jays Jun 19, 2009
Ex-Tar Heel and York Comprehensive High School basketball standout Ivory Latta was waived by the WNBA's Atlanta Dream earlier this month. The 5-6 Latta started 31 of the Dream's 34 games last year, averaging 11. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
His hoop dreams for a scholarship Jun 19, 2009
Friday June 19, 2009. Damaris Carter will compete at the USA Junior Nationals. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Needham Bulletin Board (June 18) Jun 18, 2009
Brian Meehan, head basketball coach at Brandeis University, and Watertown High School basketball coach Steve Harrington will be running the Massachusetts Elite Youth Basketball Camp at Brandeis University. The emphasis on individual improvement is one of the guiding philosophies of the camp. (Needham Tab, MA)
Akron's Dambrot gets extension through 2016 Jun 18, 2009
Dambrot, who also coached LeBron James' high school basketball team, has led the Zips to a 115-51 record in five seasons at Akron. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Drake Says 'Best I Ever Had' Director Kanye West 'Oozes' Creativity Jun 18, 2009
The video was filmed Sunday at a high school basketball gym where Drake's collection of "bests" manifests as the roster of a basketball team ... There's no "Degrassi" hook to the clip, even though a young Drake played a high school basketball player in the teen series. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Akron coach Dambrot gets two-year extension Jun 18, 2009
Dambrot, who also coached LeBron James' high school basketball team, has led the Zips to a 115-51 record in five seasons at Akron. Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Hacker still a hit in Ionia Jun 17, 2009
Local Ionia High School basketball players Joe Wharry, Colin Ortiz, Shane Bovee and Mitch Chubb won the Division 3 championship as the team Sofa King Good. Other teams winning their divisions were A-Town, Run and Gun, Deeren, Gotchu and Dream Team. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Shawna-Lei Kuehu signs with UH Jun 17, 2009
Shawna-Lei Kuehu, one of the most acclaimed high school basketball players in Hawaii state history, has signed a scholarship agreement with Hawaii for the 2009-10 season ... Shawna-Lei Kuehu, one of the most acclaimed high school basketball players in Hawaii state history, has signed a scholarship agreement with Hawaii for the 2009-10 season. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Jordan Hill overcomes tough road to reach NBA Jun 16, 2009
People such as Gary Graham, whose Smyrna Stars offered Hill an avenue outside of high school basketball to showcase his skills to college coaches who missed him because he bypassed the traditional high school/grassroots circuit that future pros usually travel. And people such as Memphis coach Josh Pastner, who was an assistant under Lute Olson at Arizona when the Hall of Fame coach caught his first glimpse of Hill s raw talent and star potential in a summer-league game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Lyons named new BHS boys basketball coach Jun 16, 2009
I played high school basketball and college basketball. I ve been around a lot of coaches and none of them even come close to how organized Nick is, Lyons said. (Burlington Union, MA)
Strickland Headed to Chapel Hill Jun 16, 2009
By Inside CarolinaDate: Jun 12, 2009 It used to be that high school basketball stars like Dexter Strickland could enjoy a summer with friends before heading off to college. However, those days are gone and incoming freshmen are now arriving as soon as possible. (InsideCarolina.com)
WWU men's basketball team signs recruits Jun 16, 2009
"Kelsey is a player that flew under a lot of people's radar because of only playing one season of high school basketball here in the US," Grzella said. "He has a great feel for the game, and is a very skilled player that can play any of the guard positions."Even though he has the chance to help us right away, I'm excited to watch his game develop. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Lee to enter MAC Hall of Fame Jun 16, 2009
Former New Hebron and Lawrence County High School basketball coach Bobby Lee will be inducted into the Mississippi Association of Coaches Hall of Fame on Friday, June 26. The induction banquet will take place at the Hilton Hotel on County Line Road in North Jackson at 7 p.m., following the reception at 6. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Holliday reflects on ISU experience Jun 16, 2009
One of the Kansas City metro's top 2010 high school basketball prospects took in the Iowa State Elite Camp on Sunday. 6-4 wing Reese Holliday feels he is getting close to some Division I offers. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jurkin Makes IU Unofficial Jun 16, 2009
Jurkin is playing his high school basketball at United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, N.C., where he helped his team to the Class A Independent School Athletic Association championship in the spring. Indiana. (HoosierInsider.com)
2009 Elite Camp Day I Jun 6, 2009
Also missing was Cullen Neal who is with his high school basketball team in Colorado. Related Stories. (TheRedMenace.com)
Back Four More Jun 6, 2009
For a fourth straight year, the basketball game featuring some of the best high school basketball player from the state, including Mr Basketball Jordan Hulls and Ms Basketball Skylar Diggins, gathered to play in the 665 seat gym for an exhibition game. Remenicent of the movie "Hoosiers", which was filmed in the gym where the games were played, the teams each donned the garb of Hickory and Terhune. (FOX59, IN)
Awesome success Jun 5, 2009
First of all thanks to the referees Issac Gamboa and Mario Maestas, the national anthem singer Vanessa Nieto and also the Grants High School basketball teams as well as Coach Z who helped us tremendously with the set up of the basketball games. Grants High School also lent its new gym to us for the fundraiser which worked out wonderful. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
George Jackson Named Assistant Coach At University of Cincinnati Jun 4, 2009
" Jackson joins the Bearcats after spending the last two seasons as an assistant to another Cincinnati native and former high school teammate Lou Orr at Bowling Green. Prior to Bowling Green, Jackson and Orr spent five years together at Seton Hall where Jackson was the team's administrative assistant for four years before being promoted to assistant coach in 2006-07. In 2008-09, Jackson helped the resurgent Bowling Green Falcons, who finished 13-17 in 2007-08 in his first season with the... (Bgsufalcons.com)
