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    Palin to quit, stunningher state, party  Jul 4, 2009
    Using a sports analogy, the former high school basketball star once nicknamed Sarah Barracuda said: A good point guard, here s what she does. She drives through a full-court press, protecting the ball, keeping her head up because she needs to keep her eye on the basket, and she knows exactly when to pass the ball so the team can win. (Boston Globe)

    Sarah Palin resigns  Jul 4, 2009
    A former sports journalist known as "Sarah Barracuda" when she played high school basketball, Palin said it was "time to pass the ball for victory". In leaving her post before the end of her first term, Palin, the first woman to stand on a Republican presidential ticket, will be able to travel across the country more freely and build up a national political team, clearing the way for a potential presidential bid of her own. (iAfrica.com)

    Palin Stirs Debate About Her Political Future as She Announces Resignation  Jul 4, 2009
    The best preparation for a White House run is to be a good governor and get re-elected -- not be the point guard who walks off the court, he said, alluding to her high school basketball experience ... Palin, a star high school basketball player, called on that experience in discussing her resignation decision. (Bloomberg -- US)

    'WE'RE NOT RETREATING. WE'RE ADVANCING IN ANOTHER DIRECTION'...  Jul 4, 2009
    And, in remarks that appeared to be off the cuff, Palin also recalled her days as a high school basketball point guard, arguing that she was advancing her state by stepping down. I know when it s time to pass the ball for victory, Palin said. (The Drudge Report)

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    Edwin is the second ranked player in the state according to New Jersey high school basketball guru Jay Gomes, the 77th ranked player nationally as rated by Hoop Scoop's Clark Francis and the #94 senior in the country per Prepstars. Click here for our interview of Fuquan Edwin. (Seton Hall Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Ross to play two games in Nashville  Jul 3, 2009
    By scheduling these two games, Lehigh coach Sue Troyan in keeping with some NCAA coaches will be giving one of her recruits of four years ago a chance to play not only in her home state but only about an hour drive from where she played her high school basketball, Columbia Central. The most recent honor for Ross was being named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll rewarding her for a 3. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Francis Walsh, 81, Northeastern hoop legend  Jul 3, 2009
    Despite being cut from the Milton High School basketball teams as a freshman and sophomore, Francis X. Walsh was undeterred. That kind of made me mad, Mr. Walsh, who was known as Inga, said in a 1949 Globe story during his final season as Northeastern University basketball captain, the same year the 6-foot-5 center was named to the All-New England Team. (Boston Globe)

    Green has made major changes  Jul 3, 2009
    He was ejected from his final high school basketball game and his final college baseball game. A shirt would get caught on a hanger, and Green would yank and yank until the fabric ripped. (Boston Globe)

    NBA star honored  Jul 3, 2009
    Carter's Mainland High School basketball coach, Charles Brinkerhoff, said when Carter began shining his junior year, he had his pick of any top high school in the nation. But he chose to stay and give his teammates the "opportunity to bond and jell" and win the state championships. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Oscar Winning Actor Karl Malden Dies at 97  Jul 2, 2009
    He also played high school basketball. 1. (FOX61, CT)

    Boys and Girls Club, Copan win  Jul 2, 2009
    Sparked by the strong play on both ends of the court by Richard Courtney and the hustling heroics of its gritty backcourt duo of Kolin Tribble and Ramon Benson, the Bartlesville Boys Club powered past Caney Valley in boys summer league high school basketball action Tuesday. The BBGC upended the Trojans, 62-43, at Wesleyan Christian School, which is sponsoring the league. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    McDonald's boxed out of NBA  Jul 2, 2009
    McDonalds has long had a major presence in basketball through sponsorships with the NBA, athletes such as Michael Jordan and the McDonalds All-American High School Basketball Game. "We have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship for nearly 20 years," the company said in a statement. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Girls' choice: club or high school team  Jul 2, 2009
    Some high school athletes must choose between school football or club baseball teams in the fall; spring track or club basketball; high school basketball or club volleyball. But the Capital Area Soccer League's decision to offer a program during the high school season creates a new dilemma for girls soccer players. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Chris Farr Completes Men's Hoops Staff  Jul 2, 2009
    Farr, who coached three seasons at USF (2005-08) comes to LMU with coaching and training experience for professional, college and high school basketball players. Most recently, Farr was a personal workout coach conducting individual conditioning and skills development workouts for NBA and college basketball players. (Lmulions.com)

    Camp for Hearing Impared in 30th year  Jul 2, 2009
    Once upon a time, Glenn was the best high school basketball player in Georgia. He played for Rome (Ga. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Local legend Altobello dies  Jul 2, 2009
    Johnny Altobello, who won 12 state high school basketball and baseball championships at St. Aloysius and De La Salle, died Tuesday. He was 89. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Sylvia Neese, 61, basketball star and writer  Jul 1, 2009
    An old friend and high school basketball opponent of Sylvia Neese explained Monday how she would have stopped her rival in the late 1950s when Ms. Neese, playing forward for Fort Gaines High School in Fort Gaines in southwest Georgia, was a scoring machine with a fade-away jumper and hook shot. I never got to defend her in a game but I would have tripped her, said Patricia Alston, laughing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    BHS pair set to stay together in college (3)  Jul 1, 2009
    A pair of Bartlesville High School basketball standouts had a dream to play together in college, and it should end up coming true this next season. RaeAnna Dean and Courtney Ward have both inked with the up-and-coming Peru State University girls basketball program. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    BUCKS /DRAFT NOTES  Jun 30, 2009
    Elson, who grew up in the Netherlands, did not play high school basketball. He played two seasons at Kilgore (Texas) Junior College before signing with California. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Sports Works Academys basketball clinic a hit with kids  Jun 30, 2009
    Hes now a high school basketball coach in New Orleans. Other coaches giving of their time for the camp were. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    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)

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