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PEREZ TO UTEP

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:59:01 +0100

Chad Groth
Special to ArizonaPreps.com

U of A gives up on Carson

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:10:05 +0100

Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star | Posted: Sunday, August 22, 2010 12:00 am

The intriguing possibility of an elite all-Arizona backcourt for the Wildcats ended Saturday, when Mesa's Jahii Carson committed to ASU.

Carson, a 5-foot-11-inch, 170-pound guard rated among the country's Top 50 players in the class of 2011, made his decision just three days after Gilbert's Nick Johnson committed to Arizona.

Though their quick and contrasting moves suggested they might be interconnected, Carson's mother said her son chose ASU over the UA, Washington and UNLV primarily because it offered a better opportunity, noting that the UA already has Momo Jones, Jordin Mayes and now Johnson as point guards.

"Jahii's ultimate goal is to go in with the ball in his hands, and be a difference-maker," Vanae Carson said. "In the back of Jahii's mind, he knows ASU needs a point guard more than any other school in the Pac-10."

Chad Groth, who remains close to Jahii Carson as a Phoenix tournament organizer, said Carson told him the UA had not contacted him recently.

"I sensed Arizona kind of gave up once Nick committed," Groth said. "I still believe Nick and Jahii would have been one of the best backcourts in Arizona history."

Vanae Carson said UA assistant coach James Whitford did send a text message immediately after Johnson's commitment, saying the staff still wanted Carson and was still recruiting a point guard.

Vanae Carson said her son was aware that Johnson did not name Carson when speaking publicly about other point guards he wanted to bring along to the UA, but that Johnson's statement did not have "a lot to do with it."

Jahii Carson did not reply to a message seeking comment.

Pangos looks for invites

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:03:12 +0100

              2010 FULLCOURT PRESS ALL-FROSH/SOPH CAMP
                                             presented by Pangos

                             Saturday - Sunday October 2-3, 2010

Cabrillo HS (Long Beach CA) 2001 Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach CA 90810

Cabrillo HS (Long Beach CA) 2001 Santa Fe Avenue, Long Beach CA 90810
Directions to Cabrillo:Take either the 405, 91,105, 60 or 10 Freeways to the 710 (Long Beach) Freeway South into Long Beach. Exit at Pacific Coast Highway North (right turn off exit) and proceed north on Pacific Coast Hwy to Santa Fe Avenue. Makeright at Santa Fe Avenue and then make a left at Willard Street (light).   Proceed straight on Willard until it ends at a cul-de-sac. Veer right to lot.

Day Camper Fee: $225.00     Overnight Camper Fee: $275

Lodging: TBA

Limited to 180 Top West Coast HS Frosh/Soph Players

All participating players will be provided an opportunity to demonstrate their skills to all the top national/regional scouts expected to attend as well as receiving quality instruction from former NBA and NCAA assistant coach Dave Miller.

** Play Top West Coast Competition**
**Get Evaluated by the West Coast’s and the Nation’s Top Scout
** Each Player Will Play in Four (4) Camp Games
** Everyone Receives a FCP All-Frosh/Soph Camp t-shirt
** Top Players Invited to 2011 Pangos All-American Camp (June 2011)

The pasteight camps have included such top underclass prospects as Arron Afflalo (UCLA/Denver Nuggets), Gabriel Pruitt (USC/Boston Celtics), Jerryd Bayless (Arizona/Portland Trailblazers), Russell Westbrook (UCLA/OKC Thunder), Brandon Jennings (Milwaukee Bucks), James Harden (Arizona State/OKC Thunder), Jrue Holiday (UCLA/Philadelphia 76'ers), DeMar DeRozan (USC/Toronto Raptors), Austin Daye (Gonzaga/Detroit Pistons), Josh Shipp (UCLA), Jamal Boykin (Duke/Cal), Davon Jefferson (USC/Israel Pro League), Anthony Goods (Stanford), Marcel Jones (Oregon State), Marcus Johnson (UConn/USC), Taylor Rochestie (Washington State), Patrick Christopher (Cal), Jordan Wilkes (Cal), Quincy Pondexter (Washington/New Orleans Hornets), Landry Fields (Stanford/New York Knicks), Christian Polk (Arizona State/UTEP), Alex Stepheson (North Carolina/USC), Lawrence Hill (Stanford), Seketoure Henry (Nebraska), Anthony Dandridge (New Mexico), Jamelle Horne (Arizona), Omondi Amoke (Cal), Drew Gordon (UCLA/New Mexico), Troy Gillenwater (New Mexico State), Jerime Anderson (UCLA), Justin Holiday (Washington), Malik Storey (Indiana/Nevada), Tyreese Breshers (Washington), Jeff Withey (Kansas), Malcolm Lee (UCLA), Renaldo Woolridge (Tennessee), Carlon Brown (Coloradp), Jordan Hamilton (Texas) Jeremy Tyler, Dave and Travis Wear (North Carolina/UCLA), Michael Snaer (Florida State), Roberto Nelson (Oregon State), Darius Morris (Michigan), Joe Burton (Oregon State),  Justin Cobbs (Minnesota/Cal), Xavier Thames (Washington State), Justin Hawkins (UNLV), Tyler Lamb (UCLA), Daniel Orton (Kentucky), Gary Franklin (Cal) and Joe Jackson (Memphis), and has been attended by such top national and regional scouts as Frank Burlison (Long Beach Press-Telegram), Dinos Trigonis (Fullcourt Press, Nothing But Net & Hoop Scoop), Etop Udo-Ema (Fullcourt Press & Hoopmasters), Dave Nahabedian (Networx), Tracey Pierson and Greg Hicks (Scouthoops.com), Gerry Freitas (Hoop Review), Dave Keefer, Dave Rogahn and Jack Nelson (CaliforniaPreps.com), Joel Francisco (ESPN.com), Sean Celinsky (Nothing But Net Magazine), PaulDean & Roy White(WestCoastHoopsReport.com), Lee Hubbard (NorCalPreps.com), Ronnie Flores (ESPNRise.com), Matt Rodriguez (BallisLife.com), Alan Utter (Hoop Scoop), Nick Koza (SportsAmp.com) and Jerry Gale (SoCalHoops.com).

Saturday October 2nd

9:00am - 11:00am   Camp Registration & Check-In
11:00am - 12:00pm    Camp Announcements and Team Assignments
12:00pm - 1:00pm    Lunch
1:00pm - 2:30pm   Skills Workout - Dave Miller (former NBA and NCAA asst)
2:30pm - 5:00pm   Camp Games (session I)
5:00pm - 6:00pm    Dinner
6:00pm - 6:30pm   Recruiter's Roundtable: Q&A with scouts/media
6:30pm - 9:00pm   Camp Games (session II)

Sunday October 3rd

9:00am - 11:30am     Camp Games (session III)
11:30am - 12:30pm    Lunch
12:30pm - 2:00pm   Camp Games (session IV)
2:15pm - 3:15 Cream of the Crop Top 40 Game
3:15pm - 4:15pm Cream of the Crop Top 20 Game

2010 FULLCOURT PRESS ALL-FROSH CAMP
October 2-3, 2010 @ Cabrillo HS

PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM

(please print)

Name________________________________ School _________________________________

Home Address ________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________ Zip Code ______________________

Phone ( ) ____________________________ e-mail _______________________________

Grade 2010-11 ________________ Height ___________ Weight _________

GPA __________________ SAT/ACT Score _________________________

Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________

Please Circle One: Day Camper $225 Overnight Camper $275

Please mail payment (make money orders payable to “All-West Camp”) and completed form to:

FCP All-Frosh/Soph Camp, P.O. Box 77906, Corona CA 92877

HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

HEALTH INSURANCE CO. ______________________________________________________

Policy No. _____________________________________ Group No. _____________________

I understand that any Fullcourt Press All-Frosh/Soph Camp participant who does not abide by the rules, regulations and policies established by the Fullcourt Press All-Frosh/Soph Camp (FPAF/SC) is subject to dismissal without reimbursement or recourse and I hereby waive and release the FPAF/SC and the Cabrillo High School (CHS) from any and all liability for any injury or illnesses while participating in the camp. I hereby authorize the directors of the FPAF/SC and CHS to act according to their best judgment in any emergency if I cannot be contacted. I understand that each camp participant is required to have their own medical and accident insurance. I also understand that the FPAF/SC retains the rights to use for publicity and advertisements purposes, photographs of camp participants.

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JUCO ALL-AMERICAN CAMP TOP 20 & 40 GAME

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 05:30:58 +0100

104 Players attended

By Chad Groth

Phoenix, AZ * August 2, 2010 - The JUCO & Unsigned Sr. Top 100 All-American Camp was held on July 26, 2010 at Phoenix College. Over fifty division I college coaches attended. Below is the LIST of Top 20 & 40 players.

*** FIVE STAR AWARDS***

* Best NBA Prospect: Blake Nash (Williston State) & Steven Gatkuoth (Palm Beach State)

Bryce Cotton

* Top Unsigned Senior Available: Bryce Cotton (Palo Verde HS - Tucson, AZ)

* Top JUCO Prospect Available: Steve Jurich (Scottsdale CC)

* Most Highly Rated HIGH MAJOR PROSPECT: Khalil Brown (Westwind Prep 2011)

“My Name is” Top 20 Game

Player Ht. School Year in 09-10

Blake Nash 6-2 Williston State CC Frosh

Michael Craig 6-3 South Mountain CC Frosh

Steve Jurich 6-7 Scottsdale CC Soph

Derek Detrick 6-7 North Canyon HS Sr.

Jamal West 6-0 Otero CC Soph

Steven Gatkouth 7-0 Palm Beach State Frosh

Thom Luony 6-9 Palm Beach State Frosh

Cameron Atkins 6-6 Mt Ridge HS Sr.

Marcus Davis 6-3 South Mountain CC Frosh

Kevin James 6-7 SW Oregon CC Frosh

Tola Akomolafe 6-6 Mesa CC Frosh

Johnell Thompson 6-1 Genesis Academy Sr.

Khalil Brown 6-9 Westwind Prep Sr.

Alex Rudd 6-5 Mesa CC Soph

Dermaine Crockwell 6-1 Scottsdale CC Fresh

Bryce Cotton 6-1 Palo Verde HS Sr.

Josh Amaya 6-11 Mesquite HS Sr.

David Banks 6-2 Buckeye HS Sr.

Ricky Calvin 6-7 Imperial Valley CC Frosh

Asaad Woods 6-5 Mesa Mt View HS Sr.

Conner Isley 6-5 Mesa CC Frosh

“Don’t Forget Me” Top 40 Game

Player Ht. School Year in 09-10

Isaiah Strong 6-2 Mesquite HS Sr.

Forrest Stolk 6-11 Prep school Sr.

Tres LaChance 6-10 Sandra O’ Day HS Sr.

Nick Markovich 6-4 Williston State Frosh

Damonte Smith 6-5 Phoenix College Frosh

John Balwigaire 6-3 Mesa CC Frosh

Jeff Battle 6-2 South Mountain CC Soph

Andrew Fullbright 6-3 Phoenix College Frosh

Joe King 6-4 Greenway HS Sr.

Ajak Magot 6-10 Cholla HS Sr.

Mark Curry 6-1 Scottsdale CC Frosh

Niko Sachs 6-3 Unsigned Frosh

Mark Simmons 6-1 Cochise College Frosh

Brian Schaeffer 6-2 South Mountain CC Soph

Brad Stevens 6-4 Flagstaff HS Sr.

Bisi Latunde-Addey 6-7 Iowa Western CC Frosh

Mike Falvo 6-4 Mesa CC Frosh

Byron Rhymes Jr. 5-10 Christian Faith Academy Sr.

Paris Rasado 6-4 Williston State Frosh

More on Perez

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:41:32 +0100

The Quick Commitment: Michael Perez to St. John’s

July 14, 2010

(photo courtesy of Rivals.com)

In Steve Lavin‘s great national search for talent, he and his staff have somehow come up with a 2010 player named Michael Perez that hardly anyone has heard of. Perez played in the shadow of the University of Arizona at Tuscon’s Pueblo High School, making the all-state team for his level (4 out of 5 levels).

The 6’4 senior guard Perez garnered scholarship offers from junior colleges such as Central Arizona and had a chance to walk on at UTEP, along with interest from the University of San Francisco. Steve Lavin offered two nights ago, and Mike Perez replied with a resounding yes; he wants to be a Johnnie, this fall… despite never visiting the school. Or the city of New York.

Suffice to say, this is a little out of the blue. And seemingly hasty.

After the jump, more on Michael Perez and his commitment.

Andy Morales of the Tuscon Citizen (who thinks St. John’s is in Philadelphia):

One wonders if former Arizona assistant coach Mike Dunlap had a say in offering Perez a scholarship. Dunlap was part of the staff that took Arizona to the Sweet 16 in 2009 when Perez was a junior and is now an assistant coach at St. John’s. Maybe he picked up an afternoon newspaper that year?

To leap from a junior college offer to a Big East offer is par for the course for a player like Perez who can jump out of a building. The 6’3″ guard averaged 29 points last year and has won a couple of dunking contests along the way.

The guard averaged 8.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.0 steals. While impressive, one has to wonder what he can do on a higher level of competition. More on Michael Perez, who was playing with the Compton Magic AAU team with star point guard Jahii Carson:

“He never got that much exposure (in southern Arizona),” said Chad Groth, who runs AAU tournaments in the Valley and was approached by the St. John’s coach about Perez. “He’s a great athlete.

“You’ve got to be at the right place at the right time.”

Some evaluations of Perez:

Hoops report – SWS Senior Showcase: Perez has the total package. Mike was a top 5 performer in this event. Mike shoots it very well mid or long range, handles the ball well, very athletic and has a very good mental game to go along with all of his physical attributes. Perez is definitely a mid major prospect possibly a high major prospect depending on the program.

Rivals – SWS Senior Showcase part I: solid shooting, ball handing and playing-making ability in the both games we witnessed. He reminds many of former Dobson High star Mickey McConnell. This was the first time many in Phoenix got a chance to see Perez play, and they were not disappointed.

Tuscon Citizen: The 6-3 Perez appears to be capable of playing either guard spot, but could wind up being a very nice scoring point guard for the right system. He’s already got a good build and is able to use his strength to get to the hoop. He’s not the most explosive athlete, but is quick enough to play for a D-I low major. He’s got a decent outside shot that should get more reliable with practice and coaching.

Why wasn’t Arizona on Michael Perez?

Perez is in the process of now transmitting his transcripts to St. John’s. Arizona never seriously recruited Perez because the coaches did not have time to thoroughly recruit him after starting their first season in Tucson last year.

He’s in the same small city. So obviously, they are more interested in higher-impact players, or they would have gone to recruit him. Sean Miller definitely knows what talent looks like (like Perez’ teammate in the AAU game, Jahii Carson).

Mike Perez still has to be cleared to play by the NCAA Clearinghouse. (And there is some indication that there may be a misunderstanding about whether Perez can commit yet.) So this is not yet a done deal. To me, he looks a bit like Quincy Roberts- a nice player with skill. Possibly a good backup, but may be even better with some high level coaching.

And hopefully he won’t be TyShwan Edmondson, a low-level player who couldn’t do anything credibly on the high Division-I level. That worst-case scenario is much worse when that player is the only backup to the point guard who was not making an impact; I will trust that Lavin has some kind of role or development in mind for Mike Perez. As it stands, he likely won’t play much next year,m and will have time to work with the staff on his game while the seniors play their season.

We will see. Here are some videos of the newest member of the St. John’s Red Storm.

Perez to St. John's

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:05:10 +0100

July 13, 2010

Josh Gershon
RedStormReport.com

LOS ANGELES, CA -6-foot-3, 180-pound Tucson (Ariz.) Pueblo 2010 shooting guard Michael Perez entered the July Evaluation Period looking for his first scholarship offer after averaging 29.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.0 steals per game as a senior.


J. Gershon

Mike Perez

On Monday night at the Fullcourt Press All-West Camp, that first offer finally came.

"I was playing in front of Steve Lavin," Perez said. "I played well and after the game Chad Groth (Area Codes Basketball scout) and (Compton Magic AAU coach) Etop (Udo-Ema) told me he offered me. I was just shocked and excited to get the offer from St. John's."

It didn't take long before Perez made sure word got back to the St. John's coaches that he was accepting their offer.

"I talked to my parents and coaches and we figured that would be a great spot for me," Perez said. "I feel like it will be a great place for me to play college basketball."

The commitment was an easy decision for Perez, even though he's going to a city he's never been to before.

"I've never been to New York but I've been talking to people out here and they've been telling me about it," he said. "The weather is definitely going to be a little different from Arizona but I'll be ready for it."

Perez is still in the process of learning about the St. John's program, and is confident in what the new coaching staff is doing there.

"I know they struggled a little bit before but they have new coaches now, a lot of players coming in - they signed Dwayne Polee - and I just think it would be a good spot for me," Perez said.

When Perez gets to St. John's, he says there are three aspects that he'll bring to the program right away.

"I bring a good work ethic, athleticism and leadership on the court," he said.

It's been a long road to a Division-I scholarship offer for Perez, but he's happy to be able to not worry about where he's going to college for the first time.

"I'm really excited about the opportunity and be able to get this done and not wait until the very end," Perez said. "The Big East is big time basketball. It's been real crazy but all the hard work paid off."

ELITE 8 brings in the nation's best

Fri, 14 May 2010 16:30:34 +0100

May 14, 2010

Chad Groth
Special to ArizonaPreps.com

PHOENIX, AZ - The ELITE 8 Basketball Tournament Committee is very pleased to announce the lineup of teams playing in this year's event held on May 15-16 at Camelback High School Gym - 4612 North 28th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016.



Mesa HS 5-foot-10 senior Jahii Carson will be featured with the Compton Magic this weekend.

Area Codes Basketball has solidified itself as one of the ELITE middle school and high school basketball tournaments in Arizona.

Tournament director Chad Groth, announces this tournament to be every sports writer and scouting services stop, as they can evaluate some of the top players in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas, as they scout this spring basketball tournament.

"This tournament is about getting Arizona players EXPOSURE against the top prep basketball players in the country," said Groth.

The nations top 16 elite basketball club programs will be competing for this championship, which will include 6 in-state and 10 out-of-state teams over the course of 32 games.

Some of the high level and nationally ranked players, includes players to watch: Jahii Carson (Mesa HS, AZ) playing with the Compton Magic. Several services believe the Compton Magic has the best team in the nation. Carson, a top 100 player in the nation, is being recruited by Arizona, Oregon State, Butler, Arizona State and UCONN.

Other players to watch on the Compton Magic include Gabe York (California's top player in 2012 at Orange Lutheran HS), and Damiene Cain from Harvard Westlake, he was the California D-III Player of the Year and is ranked in the Top 40 in the nation in his class of 2011.

Norvelle Pelle, a 7-feet tall and a player who compares to a Lamar Odom type player from Price HS 2011), he is being heavily recruited by Arizona, Oregon State and Washington. Isaiah Austin (Grace Prep, TX) son of Alex Austin who is 7 feet 1 and is a Top 5 player in the class of 2012.

Danny Granger Hurricanes are led by Kory Alford (La Cueva HS Albuquerque, NM) Alford, son of UNM coach Steve Alford, also is a top ranked prospect for the class of 2011.

Others to mention will be Arizona Pump n Run's 2011 class players Collin Woods from Horizon HS and Cameron Forte, McClintock HS. Texas D1 Ambassadors Deon Mitchell Pflugerville, TX and 7-foot-1 center David Hahn who last weekend took an official visit to Marquette and is a unsigned senior.

The Inland I team is led by Mervin Lindsay (Canyon Springs high Moreno Valley, CA). Tucson Pump n Run's top player will be Matt Korcheck who got his release from UTEP and has been targeted by Oklahoma and Oregon State as of recent.

Joe Ward All Stars are led by Jordan McDougald (Red Mountain, Mesa, AZ) who is one of the top unsigned guards in the state. NBA player Trevor Ariza's team, Team ARIZA has a top player to watch in 6-foot-9 sophomore Daveon Thomas from Compton High School.

Arizona Dream Team has Chinle High's Player of the Year in 3A's Koyai Clauschee and Enoch Rhemadji from St Mary's HS Phoenix, AZ.

The Las Vegas Dogcatchers include Davion Pearson of Palo Verde in Las Vegas, NV. James Ford's AZ Magic Seniors have top rated seniors in Arizona which include Lorenzo Ford (Desert Vista HS), Jarrett Green (Dobson) and Bryce Cotton (Palo Verde) in Tucson.

"With this year's talent, I am confident basketball fans across the valley will enjoy this tournament as 16 teams play for the Elite 8," said Groth. "Arizona basketball is on the rise and for the Elite out of state teams to travel to Arizona means something."

Several scouting and media services will be in attendance including Josh Gershon (GOAZCATS.com), Chris Karpman (ASUdevils.com), Jon Perryman (ArizonaVarsity.com), Richard Obert (Arizona Republic), Anthony Ray (Arizonapreps.com), Gerry Freitas (Hoop Review), Hoop Masters, Rivals and Full Court Press affiliates will also be present.

ELITE 8 In The Desert Game Schedule

8:00AM - Team Ariza (CA) vs. West Coast Elite (CA)
8:00AM - San Diego Magic vs Las Vegas Dogcatchers
9:10AM - JW All Stars Elite vs Texas D1 Ambassadors
9:10AM - Danny Granger Hurricanes vs AZ Pump n Run
10:20AM - Team Ariza Black vs Tucson Pump n Run
10:20AM - 247 Hoops (NV) vs AZ Pump n Run Seniors
11:30AM - Compton Magic vs JW All Stars II
11:30AM - Inland (CA) vs AZ Dream Team

Elite 8 fields the teams

Thu, 13 May 2010 07:31:53 +0100

News Release

For immediate release – May 13, 2010

Chad Groth, Director

Areacodesbasketball.com presents ELITE 8 In the Desert

Cell:  602.318.4731

E-mail:  chadg2k5@aol.com

PHOENIX, AZ

ELITE 8 brings in the Nations top High School basketball players; Including the #1 ranked team in the country Compton Magic

The ELITE 8 Basketball Tournament Committee is very pleased to announce the lineup of teams playing in this year’s event held on May 15-16 at Camelback High School Gym (4612 North 28^th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

Area Codes Basketball has solidified itself as one of the ELITE middle school and high school basketball tournaments in Arizona.

Tournament director Chad Groth, announces this tournament to be every sports writer and scouting services stop, as they can evaluate some of the top players in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas as they scout this spring basketball tournament. “This tournament is about getting Arizona players EXPOSURE against the top prep basketball players in the country.” said Groth. The Nations Top 16 ELITE basketball club programs will be competing for this championship will include 6 in-state and 10 out-of-state teams over the course of 32 games.

Some of the high level and nationally ranked players, includes players to watch: Jahii Carson (Mesa HS, AZ) playing with the Compton Magic. Several services believe the Compton Magic has the best team in the nation. Carson a Top 100 player in the nation the past year’s is being recruited by Arizona, Oregon State, Butler, Arizona State and UCONN. Other players to watch on the Compton Magic include Gabe York (California’s top player in 2012 at Orange Lutheran HS), and Damiene Cain from Harvard Westlake, he was the California D3 player of the year and is ranked in the Top 40 in the nation in his class of 2011. Norvelle Pelle a 7 feet tall and a player who compares to a Lamar Odom type player from Price HS 2011), he is being heavily recruited by Arizona, Oregon State and Washington. Isaiah Austin (Grace Prep, TX) son of Alex Austin who is 7 feet 1 and is a Top 5 player in the class of 2012.

Danny Granger Hurricanes are led by Kory Alford (La Cueva HS Albuquerque, NM) Alford, son of UNM coach Steve Alford, also is a top ranked prospect for the class of 2011.

Others to mention will be Arizona Pump n Run’s 2011 class players Colin Woods from Horizon HS and Cameron Forte, McClintock HS. Texas D1 Ambassadors Deon Mitchell Pflugerville, TX and 7 foot 1 center David Hahn who last weekend took an official visit to Marquette and is a unsigned senior. Inland I team is led by Mervin Lindsay (Canyon Springs high Moreno Valley, CA). Tucson Pump n Runs top player will be Matt Korcheck who got his release from UTEP and has been targeted by Oklahoma and Oregon State as of recent.

Joe Ward All Stars are led by Jordan McDougald (Red Mountain, Mesa, AZ) who is one of the top unsigned guards in the state. NBA player Trevor Ariza’s team ARIZA has a top player to watch in 6 foot 9 sophomore Daveon Thomas from Compton High School. Arizona Dream Team has Chinle High’s player of the year in 3A Koyai Clauschee and Enoch Rhemadji from St Mary’s HS Phoenix, AZ.

The Las Vegas Dogcatchers include Davion Pearson of Palo Verde in Las Vegas, NV. James Ford’s AZ Magic Seniors have top rated seniors in Arizona which include Lorenzo Ford (Desert Vista HS), Jarrett Green (Dobson) and Bryce Cotton (Palo Verde) in Tucson.

“With this years talent I am confident basketball fans across the valley will enjoy this tournament as 16 teams play for the Elite 8, Arizona basketball is on the rise and for the Elite out of state teams to travel to Arizona means something. Several scouting and media services will be in attendance include Josh Gershon (goazcats.com), Chris Karpman (ASUdevils.com), Jon Perryman (ArizonaVarsity.com), Richard Obert (Arizona Republic), Anthony Ray (Arizonapreps.com), Gerry Freitas (Hoop Review), Hoop Masters, rivals and Full Court Press affiliates will also be present.” Groth said during a press conference. All tournament information and game schedule will be posted on areacodesbasketball.com

Phoenix Spring Showcase (Day 1)

Tue, 04 May 2010 18:01:49 +0100

Phoenix Spring Showcase exposes Arizona talent

By Chad Groth, May 1, 2010

Day one of the 3^rd Annual Phoenix Spring Showcase was exciting as this was the first major event in the spring that showcases high school level talent in Arizona. The day was load with junior college coaches and several scouts and local media attended.

In all during the first day 26 games were played, 33 teams and 416 players participated at Phoenix College. Several players made a name for themselves and quite a few held there own.

Below is a list of prospects by class that shined on day 1 in this exposure showcase.

2010

Derek Detrick 6-7 AZ Rebels North Canyon

Explosive wing player who will be a great steal for a D1 after JUCO. Signed with Williston College in North Dakota.

Jordan McDougald 6-1 Joe Ward All Stars Red Mtn

Tough pg who can create off the dribble. Will find a school shortly.

Will Witt 6 foot 9 post player of the Salt Lake Rebels

Will Witt 6-9 Salt Lake Rebels Judge

Blocked shots and ran the floor today. Very impressive and can’t understand why he is not offered a D1 scholarship.

Justin Searle 6-9 Salt Lake Rebels Kearns

Good mid range shooter for a post. Could develop into a wing.

RaShawn Stewart 6-3 Westcoasthoopsreport.com La Joya

Can finish in transition and showed ability to attack the basket. Solid JC prospect.

2011

Guard Lester Medford leads the Desert Storm

Lester Medford 6-1 Desert Storm Amphi

Could be the best guard of the day and showed well in two big games of the day.

Brendan Pineda 6-4 Team Zona Tolleson

Caught the attention of the scouts today and plays hard on both ends of the floor. Wing player with hard nosed work ethic.

Jason Garretson 5-8 Garretson Stars Mesquite

Under control pg who played well today with his leadership. Toughest guard of the day.

2012

Larry Lewis 6-3 AZ Pump N Run Arcadia

Explosive combo guard, showed his ability to create in open floor. Committed to USC.

Larry Lewis committed to USC as a soph.

Dwayne Russell 5-10 Team M’Phasis Peoria

Made big plays today. Recruitment should soon open up. True pg with scoring mentality.

Demetrius Balark 6-1 Westcoasthoopsreport.com Kellis

Showed leadership today and maturity as a pg. Scores in bunches. D1 recruit.

Stephen Hadley 6-10 Team M’Phasis Peoria

Ran the floor with ease, good size and is improving daily. Blocked shots today.

Calaen Robinson 6-2 Joe Ward All Stars Corona

Ran the team very well today. Smart basketball IQ and has D1 potential.

2013

Joe Boyd 6-8 Jump Athletic Chaparral

Great size and plays well within his game against better competition today. Upside.

Tyler McCoy 6-3 Flagstaff Hoops Flagstaff

Athletic wing player that showed great defense ability.

Maurice Kirby 6-9 AZ Pump N Run Flagstaff

Played well in the post today and outplayed every post player in both games.

Maurice Kirby is already being recruited by Oregon State, Arizona & UNLV.

2014

Alasan Turay 5-8 AZ Dream Team Luke

Was very flashy when getting to the basket, Scored in bunches. PG who is explosive.

Trevor Johnson 5-7 Flagstaff Hoops FMS

Crafty pg who knows how to stay in control, upside is positive.

Trevor Johnson is a crafty guard from Flagstaff. Remember his name.

Issac Allen 6-9 Joe Ward All Stars Brimhall

Only 14 years old & still growing, blocks shots with no fear.

Marco Morales 5-7 Westcoasthoopsreport.com Willis

Talented guard who can shoot with good outside range.

Tate De Laveaga 6-0 AZ Pump N Run Mt Trails

Solid guard, who can be the top of his class who can shoot from outside.

Jalen Brown 6-2 AZ Pump N Run Kyrene

Most athletic player in his class and showed today why he is.


                                          The Arizona Dream Team 14U team performed well this past weekend.

Compton Magic wins Sweet 16

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:36:45 +0100

Compton Magic cruised to an easy victory over PHPS from Northern California in the Championship in Long Beach yesterday. The Magic was up by 22 points at halftime and built on that lead all the way to the end of the game. PHPS got to the championship by beating ICAN All Stars in a hard fought battle in the semi-finals. Compton Magic beat Team Odom led by Norvelle Pelle in the other semi-final. Belmont Shore and Branch West were upset in the early rounds.

Compton Magic will be in Lawrence this weekend for the Jayhawk Classic. Magic transfers 6-4 Xavier Thames (Washington State Freshman), DJ Seeley (CAL Sophomore), Darnell Shumpert (Arizona Sophomore) and Genesis Maciel (Hartford Sophomore) are still available.......

Here are a couple of youtube clips from this weekends tourney....ENJOY.....

2011 point guard 5-10 Jahii Carson dunks on 6-10 defender....Click on this! Check it Out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8dV6AqW2Dw

2012 combo guard 6-3 Gabe York dunks on 6-8 defender...Click on this! Check it Out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws35HzvtveE