July, 2003

7/31/03 The schedule for this weekend is on the Manhasset Allstars Summer League page.

7/31/03 Brooklyn Scout: 'Rahshon Clark, a 6-7 combo forward from Far Rockaway (NY), has made a verbal commitment to Iowa State for the 2004-05 season. Clark, who will do a prep year at Bridgton Academy (ME) this winter, averaged 24.8 points and 11.7 rebounds at Beach Channel HS (NY) last season, leading the Dolphins to a 22-3 mark. He was named second team All-City and first team All-Queens by both the New York Daily News and New York Newsday. Clark also won the NYC PSAL slam dunk contest held at Madison Square Garden.'

7/31/03 Coach Pernell Hosier: 'I would like to let any D 1 school who is looking for a high quality point guard and has a need for the best service at that position Tamien Trent has earned his degree out of Suffolk Community College (Suffolk, NY).  Trent, a 6-3 sophomore guard led the Eagles to their first national championship. He is the school's all-time assist leader with 539 and all-time leading scorer with 1461 points. A two-time All-America and All-Region selection, Trent was the Region 15 Player of the Year the past two seasons. Any further info on Tamien you can contact Coach Pernell @ 212-594-4001 ext 5292, or email phosier@tcicollege.net.'

7/31/03 Craig.Parker: 'Summer Prime Time Shootout @ Ewing High School in New Jersey. Aug. 2nd - 3rd Games starting at 8am - 8pm. Schools scheduled to play: St. Anthony's of Jersey City, St. Patrick's, Camden, Cranford, Scotch Plains, Hatboro/Horsham Pa. Northern Burlington, Trenton, Windsor, Conn. Franklin, Allentown NJ, Allentown, Pa. McCorristin, Burlington City, Cherokee, Cherry Hill East, Eastern, Hightstown, Middle Twp.and close to 20 more teams will be participating.

7/31/03 Top teams after week 7 on the UDC 2003 page.

7/31/03 Coach Victor Hall: 'I would like to congratulate Oswald Cross for being named Head Coach of the boys varsity basketball team at Our Saviour Lutheran H.S.  Oswald is one of the most talented players I ever coached at OSL. Even though I never called his number for a play he was still able to average 19 points and 12 rebounds per game. I'm sure he will do a tremendous job leading Our Saviour.'

7/30/03 InsidersHoops: 6-10 Joakim Noah is getting elite major looks as a result of his July performance.

7/30/03 Coach Rock Eisenberg: 'I want to praise a few of our PSAL coaches who have worked very hard with the girls and boys at the Tilden H. S. Big Apple site this summer. Coach Jack Ringel has taught his open post, four out and flex offenses to hundreds of youngsters this summer, he has been a great addition to our fine staff. Coach John Harris, the new boys J. V. basketball coach at Tilden has worked with the big players and shared his basketball and life experiences with our young people on a daily basis. Coach Kendra Nelson has brought a high level of class and "hoops" know how to our center and Coach Anwar Gladden has worked as a volunteer to teach all of our players about hard work and responsibility. Coach Chris Weil from Telecommunication has brought his kids down and has helped us run our ""drills and skills" program at Tilden this summer. Without these great young coaches and the all the help from Tilden girls varsity coach Michael George our Big Apple center would not have run as well as it has and been able to help so many youngsters this summer.'

7/29/03 Shawn McCray: 'Results this past weekend on the Zoo Crew Summer League page.'

7/29/03 Jeff Bernstein: '2003 Suffolk County Boys' Basketball Showcase Dates --

Annual Coaches Academy (formerly known as Top 70) @ William Floyd HS, Mastic, NY.  Saturday, September 20th (5:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Underclassmen, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. - Seniors; Sunday, September 21st (Noon to 2:30 p.m. - Underclassmen, 2:30 to 5:00 p.m - Seniors.

Fourth Annual Suffolk Coaches Vs. Cancer Doubleheader: Wednesday, September 24, 2003, 7 & 9 P.M. @ Saint Joseph's College, Patchogue, NY Top 40 Public School players from Suffolk County

Fourth Annual Nassau vs. Suffolk Coaches vs. Cancer Game Wednesday, October 1st, 7:30 p.m. Hofstra University The Top Public School players from Nassau and Suffolk County.'

7/29/03 Antonio Cannon Sr: Weekend results on the Lefrak City Summer Basketball Classic page.

7/29/03 Anthony Nicodemo: 'Teaches Hoops 17 and Under squad lost another tough game to the Bay Area Jumpmen by a score of 75-67 today out in Las Vegas. The team was led in scoring by Pat Halloran (Phillips Exeter) with 21 points while John Walters (Iona Prep) had 16 in the defeat. Teaches takes the floor again tomorrow afternoon against the Utah Catz. With a win tomorrow Teaches would fall into a three way tie for the final playoff position.'

7/28/03 There are still 28 NY players and five from NJ who graduated from the eighth grade last month but I don't know where they're attending high school. If you know send mail to nycnjhoops@aol.com.

Chris Abney Queens, Shawnee Alston Qns, Jaheem Antney Queens, Derek Ballard Man, Melquan Bolding Ossining, Akeem Brighton Queens, Kyle Brown Bklyn, Greg Burgess Queens, Ronique Colbert Bklyn, Kendell Cutler Bklyn, Bernie Dingle Bklyn, Mike Douglas Queens, Darius Gabriel Qns, Clayvon Givens Bklyn.

Jamaal Green Bklyn, Devin Hayes Queens, Dashon Henning Bklyn, Terrell Hernandez Bklyn, Rick Katz Queens, Maurice Lloyd Bklyn, Dwan McMillan Bklyn, Ricco Oliver Bklyn, Sanuel Obetoh Bklyn, Rocco Rubino Brooklyn. Shaheen Taylor Qns, Marcus Thompkins - Queens, Josh Wadkins Man, Kirby Williams Bx.

In New Jersey Terence Barksdale Irvington,  Terrell Brown Camden,  Aaron Dorrell Englewood,  Eric Kessler Medford,  Clifford Speller Pleasantville.

7/28/03 Peter Edwards: 'The IS8 Tip-Off Classic 2003 will begin the 1st week of September. For more information contact Peter Edwards @ 917-692-9835 or 718-297-3951.'

7/28/03 Coach Willie Negron: 'In a great hoops contest at the Gun Hill Basketball Classic,The WillieHowieAllstars 2-3 staved off elmination in a rematch of last year semifinals by beating undefeated Dyckman by a 54-52 in overtime.  With three seconds left Aldelphi bound Sam Jenkins made a steal, scored the winning basket and finished with 22 points. In regulation, the Willie Howies were led by 6-7 sophmore Austin Wallace from South Bronx with 8 blocks. Ryan Exum from Truman was able to find Darin David for the tie basket with 6 second and send the game into overtime at 46-46. The Willie Howie Allstars will try to even their record at 3-3 to make the playoffs.'

7/28/03 Brooklyn Scout: 'Jerome Richardson, a 6-4 swingman and a graduate of Grady HS in Brooklyn, has signed an NJCAA letter of intent with Frank Phillips Junior College in Texas. Richardson was a member of Grady's 2001 PSAL City Champions and was named to the All-Tournament First Team at the prestigious IS 8 High School Classic in the fall of 2002. This past spring he emerged as the top vote-getter among the college coaches in attendance at the Big Apple Sports Junior College Exposure Games held at John Jay College.'

7/28/03 Jennifer and Jasmine Gordon, site directors: Manhasset Allstars League results from this weekend on the Manhasset Allstars Summer League page.

7/28/03 NJ Hoops: New York school, Xaverian,  wins Metro Classic

7/28/03 Anthony Nicedemo 'In the opening game of pool play, Teaches Hoops suffered a 77-67 loss to the CM Xtreme of Las Vegas. Teaches was led by Graham Gordon (Iona Prep) 19 points, and Pat Halloran (Phillips Exeter) 17 points. Teaches Hoops returns to action Monday afternoon against Bay Area Jumpmen.'

7/27/03 Sporting News: 'Joakim Noah of Brooklyn, N.Y., went from a borderline Big East recruit to national prominence with his stat-stuffing performance at the Adidas ABCD Camp.  At Big Time, Noah was trailed by Notre Dame, Duke, Florida, Maryland, Arizona and several other major programs. Noah competes relentlessly and is a superior athlete, but he has an awkward shot that will be difficult to launch against major-college defenders. It will need to be reconstructed. His father is former tennis champion Yannick Noah.'

7/27/03 Courier News: Successful basketball teams hone skills during the summer. Linden league includes Bridgewater-Raritan, Linden, Seton Hall Prep, Bloomfield Tech, Morristown and Franklin.

7/27/03 Daily News: Recruits, coaches at a distance.

7/27/03 Empire State Games: New York trailed 39 - 27 at halftime and lost to previously winless Western NY 81 - 66 as on the Staten Island duo of Kyle McAlarney (23) and Doug Elwell (13) got to double figures. Clyde Chapman (8), Carlos Collazo (4) and Serge Clement (3) were each held in check.

7/27/03 Newsday: NYC region boys scholastic basketball team -- Missing Shot At Hoop Gold.

7/27/03 Anthony Nicedemo in Las Vegas: 'Teaches Hoops 17 and under squad got off to a great start at the ARC National Championships in Las Vegas. Pat Halloran (Phillips Exeter) took home the 3 Point Shootout Championship in the boys high school all star competition and held the high score for all age divisions, 17 in one minute. John Walters (Iona Prep) lost in the finals of the slam dunk contest in the boys high school all star competition. The team opens up in pool play Sunday afternoon against the Extreme All Stars.'

7/26/03  Robert White @ www.NyHoops.com: 'Gauchos pull off a double! They defeated the Family from Michigan 79-65 today to win the 17's at the super showcase in Orlando after winning the 16's earlier. Russell Robinson scored 20 points to lead the Gauchos followed by Sundiata Gaines with 16 and Richard Forbes with 12.'

7/26/03  Junior Danny Green from St Mary's is playing for the Long Island Panthers in the adidas Big Time tournament in Las Vegas this week. We have him ranked in our top five for his class of 2005 in NYC, NJ but the national services are still overlooking him. This picture of Danny made it to the Big Time home page earlier this week, but from our region only the Playaz Gold team has made it to the elite eight in the open championship bracket.  The Playaz were beaten easily by the Michigan Mustangs 72 - 57.

7/26/03 Empire State Games: New York scholastic edged Hudson Valley 76 - 75 as Clyde Chapman (20), Serge Clement (18), Kyle McAlarney (16)  and Carlos Collazo (11) got to double digits. New York went 6 for 6 from the free throw line in the last 53 seconds to secure the win.

7/26/03 Tony Ramos: This weekend schedule and the week's results on the Africa Park Basketball Classic page.

7/26/03 Travis Berry: Top teams are on the Young World Basketball Classic, 2003 page.

7/26/03 Lonnie Webb: 'Congratulations goes out to two of our area star ball players in Ben Gordon of Mt. Vernon (UConn) and Andre Barrett of the Bronx (Seton Hall) for making the final cut and being named to the 2003 USA Pan American Games Team. The Pan American Games, held every four years in the year prior to the Olympics and organized by the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO), is a multi-sport competition open to men and women representing countries from North, South and Central America and the Caribbean. Good Luck Ben & Andre!'

7/26/03 Travis Berry: 'Riverbank State Park will host the Eleventh Annual High School Basketball Invitational Classic featuring eight nationally ranked boys high school varsity basketball teams from the Tri-State area. All games will be played at Riverbank State Park in New York City. This event previously has been a major success with participation averaging 4000 spectators and 200 players per tournament. It is a highly competitive event for top college-bound Tri-State area players to showcase their talent to the media and college recruiters. Starting on December 20 & 21, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. This is an open invitational for all PSAL, Catholic and Private High Schools.

So, if you are interest in the Classic please contact Randy or Travis at (212) 694-3638 or via email  Randy.McGhee@oprhp.state.ny.us or Travis.Berry@oprhp.state.ny.us.'

7/26/03 Coach Craig Agnew, assistant Boys Basketball coach, Long Island Lightning: 'The Long Island Lightning-Fisher team is seeking boys whose grade as of September 2003 are: 6th Grade boys 12U team (born on or after September 01, 1991)or Grade Exception: a 7th grader who was born on or after September 1, 1990,  5th Grade boys 11U under (born on or after September 01, 1992) wishing to play up. For Information regarding Dates and times of tryouts contact us at 516-285-4505 or via e-mail at CoachAgnew1@aol.com.'

7/26/03 Coach Anderson: 'Upper Room Christian School in Dixs Hills NY. Varsity, JV Boys, Girls are looking for some games. You can contact me at 631-242-5359 ext 332 or e-mail me at coachma34@hotmail.com.'

7/25/03 There were mistakes in the UDC weekend schedule posted earlier today. It's been reposted on the UDC 2003 page.

7/25/03 Coach Ted Gustus: 'On Saturday, July 26, 2003 during the 50th Annual Brownsville Oldtimer's Day, Brownsville's Top 50 Basketball Players will be honored at the Brownsville Recreation Center. It is a great day to come out to see some of the greatest basketball players from Brownsville. Some of the players to be honored are: World B. Free, Geoff Huston and Larry Washington - all attended Canarsie High School; James "Fly" Williams, Madison High School, Greg "Jocko" Jackson, Tilden High School, Bernard Harding, Wingate High School, Phil Sellers, Jefferson High School, Earl Fuller, South Shore High School, Joe Washington, Tilden High School, Curtis Sumpter Sr., South Shore High School, and a host of other great basketball players from the 40's, 50's and 60's that have been selected to the team. The celebrations will begin at 6 P.M.at Brooklyn's famous Brownsville Recreation Center gym. The  BRC gym is located at corner of Linden Blvd. and Mother Gatson Blvd. in Brooklyn. This event is co-sponsored by the Brownsville Community Law Office, CIPCARD, and Game Over, Inc.'

7/25/03 Brooklyn Scout: 'Applications are still being accepted for the 7th Annual Summertime Love Tournament, sponsored and conducted by the Necelina McDonald Memorial Foundation, that will be held from August 22-24, 2003 in Albany, New York. There will be five age groups, as follows: (age determination date: September 1, 2003) Boys: 13-under, 15-under, 17-under, 19-under. Girls: High School. The tournament will be conducted in a pool play format (three game minimum) with a single-elimination playoff round. There will also be a dunk contest and three-point shootout open to all participants. Please check the tournament web site at www.eteamz.com/nmf for tournament rules, team entry and roster forms and hotel info. For further information, contact tournament director Rob McDonald at (917) 533-7465.'

7/25/03 NorthJersey: Passaic Tech spreads word.

7/25/03 Paul Brown; NY Gauchos at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, Orlando, FL: 'I would like to congratulate our head coaches, 'The twins Keith and Kevin Smith and assistant coach Dwayne Mitchell on their victory at the 16 and under AAU Supershowcase in Orlando, FL. After getting smashed by Riverside in the Nike Memorial Day Classic in Bloomington, IN. they had the determination to refocus and retool our team with some of the toughest players I've ever seen. Point guard Lavance Fields led the attack breaking down defenses with his left, right crossover that reminds me a lot of my former teammate at Syracuse University Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington. Jessie Sapp broke out in the Peachjam creating matchup nightmares for the DC Blue Devils and the Jackson Tigers. Like Russell Robinson did last year Jessie is playing in both Showcase events. Playing up doesn't seem to weaken his game; he even seems to play more focused. The greatest compliment is that when we go with four guards Russell, Sundiata and Ronald trust him with the ball. JR Mitchell without question is the best shooter on the team. So when teams packing it in, JR opens it up. Not to mention he's a high honors student at Xaverian HS. Never had to worry about losing him to summer school. Nyan Beutang and Weyimu Efujku are our warriors. They provide a physical presence that have all the college coaches nodding their heads and taking notes. Nyan of course reminds all of us everyday about his 2003 PSAL HS Championship at Lincoln. He won't take the damn ring off. Our guys up front - Brian Henry, Hayesman John Gooden and 'The Rookie' Curtis Kelly - have all been fantastic on the boards. Pound for pound we never seem to be able to weigh in against some the beefsters from the Midwest and south. Heart to heart though we never backed down. It has been particularly fun to watch Curtis develop. He's been physically beat up by the likes of DJ White and Al Jefferson, but he's not intimidated. Maybe it's because he doesn't even know who they are. He's learning how to use his length and 8'10" wing span. He also smart, he just recommitted himself to his daily push-up routine.'

7/25/03 Empire State Games: New York scholastic trailed Long Island by one at halftime before winning 92 - 79 led by Carlos Collazo (23), Doug Elwell (22), Clyde Chapman (13) and Serge Clement (10).

7/25/03 UDC weekend schedule on the UDC 2003 page.

7/25/03 NJ Hoops: Teaneck prevails in Summer League semis.

7/25/03 Mike Rod: 'NY-Long Island basketball leagues seeks teams & players. Open to men and women 19 & over, boys & girls 9-18. Indoor & outdoor play: 5-5, half-court & co-ed. 4 divisions based on skill levels. Season opens 09/2003. Separate Leagues in Queens & Long Island. More info: h:516-925-2403, w:908-334-0884, NYLIB92@AOL.COM; 917-309-2253, 1QBL1@AOL.COM.'

7/24/03 Rating St Anthony's undervalued guard, Marcus Williams.

7/24/03 Brooklyn Scout: 'Elton Barry, a 6-6 forward from Wings Academy in the Bronx (NY) has signed a national letter of intent with Murray State Junior College in Oklahoma. Barry scored a game-high 28 points in the PSAL "B" City Final, but Wings dropped a 70-68 decision to Bronx rival James Monroe at St. Francis College. For the season, he averaged 10.7 points and 6.6 rebounds for the Bronx "B" regular season champions. As a junior in 2001-02, Barry recorded 12 points and 13 rebounds in the title contest as Wings captured the city "B" crown with a 63-57 triumph over Global Studies. He was named First-Team All-Bronx by the New York Daily News, Honorable Mention All-Bronx by New York Newsday, and Honorable Mention All-City PSAL by the New York Post.'

7/24/03 Daily News: Juice flows sans Telfair.

7/24/03 Las Vegas Sun: Big Time lives up to its name.

7/24/03 NJ Hoops: Four overtime thriller in Linden semis.

7/24/03 Anthony Nicedemo: 'Teaches Hoops Westchester's Best Summer League playoffs began on Wednesday night. In one quarterfinal matchup 6-seeded Valhalla defeated third seeded Irvington, 43-41. The other matchup featured Hastings beating Yorktown, 47-19. The playoffs continue tomorrow night with top seeded Lincoln Hall playing the eight seed, Panas. The other matchup will be the four/five game, with Greeley playing host Briarcliff. The winners will play on Tuesday at 7:30. Valhalla will play Hastings in the other semi final match-up on Monday at 8:30. The championship will be played on Thursday 7/31 at 8:30 at Briarcliff High School.'

7/24/03 Antonio Cannon Sr: Schedule on the Lefrak City Summer Basketball Classic page.

7/23/03 Love2Ref: 'The 12th. annual Buster Bryant Memorial Classic will be held in remembrance of the late great Roger "Buster" Bryant on Friday, August 22, 2003 at the Children's Aide Society Dunlevy Milbank Center, 14-32 West 118th. Street, between Lenox and Fifth Avenue.  There will be two basketball games played on the lighted outdoor court, and if it rains both games will be played inside the gymnasium.  Milbank Legends vs Bronx Old-timers at 6:30 pm and a Women's All-star game at 7:30 PM.  Come and enjoy the socialization and entertainment affair of the year. This event is co-sponsored by: The Children's Aide Society & The Roger "Buster" Bryant Committee. For Further Information contact Mr. Kelsey Stevens at: (212) 740-2304, or you can email Kelseyedenga@aol.com.'

7/23/03 Rich K aka booksnball: 'Standing ovation for John Miciotta's player observations here on High Hoops! Is there a more thorough, objective and motivating (for players & college coaches) reporter out there? I don't think so! John you are the "real deal" & college assistants on the recruiting trail would be wise to take your advice.'

7/23/03 I can once again add to my calendar page, but I've lost the previous entries. If you have an event that you'd like to post please send mail to nycnjhoops@aol.com.

7/23/03 John P Miciotta on St Anthony's undervalued guard, Marcus Williams.

7/23/03 Las Vegas Sun: There's something for everybody. Small programs reap big benefits in Las Vegas.for adidas Big Time Tournament.

7/23/03 HoopMasters: New York Gauchos Claim 16U Super Showcase Title.

7/23/03  Rodrick C. Bussey, Brooklyn-Queens Warriors (Scholars Through Sports Foundation): 'We competed in the IronMan Tournament at Riis Beach in Far Rockaway on June 19th. My 17 and under team played in the 18 and older division. The team won both games against Pro-Level and Next-Level. Jamaal Smith of LaSalle Academy, Greg Willis of Health Professions and Michael Dodd of Edison were the top performers during the 2 games. The Brooklyn-Queens Warriors will be playing in 2 tournaments throughout the summer: Student Athlete's in Astoria and the Lefrak City Classic in Corona. Glen Ozoude, a 12th grader at Hillcrest (2003-04), is also a player on my team. Glen recently scored an 1160 on his SAT. He has maintained a 90+ average while taking honor courses at Hillcrest. Glen is a solid D-3 prospect.'

7/22/03 Coach Glen Steinberg: 'The Warriors played in the shootout tournament last weekend in Scranton. Our 13U team lost the championship to a very talented and very big hoop city team. Our 15U team won the championship for the 3rd year in a row. Playing well were Pete Drautz, Keith Whitenight, Colin Field, Cody Snider, Tyler Harvey, Eric Giarrtano and Mike Crisci.'

7/22/03 Philly.com: Villanova gets early promise by N.Y. guard, Keith Benjamin.

7/22/03 John McCutcheon 'Summer basketball is back at the Island Garden in West Hempstead for the 5th straight summer. This year there is a record of 139 teams in age groups from 5th graders to High School featuring some of the best boys teams in the Metropolitan area. The High School boys league has some of the top teams on Long Island in St. Dominic, Chaminade, and Lawerence Woodmere as well as state powers St. Marys and the New York Ravens. At the current time, Lawerence Woodmere is leading the pack with a 4-0 record followed by St. Mary's 4-1 and St. Dominics 3-1. In the  Varsity II league Mashadi Magic is 5-0 and St. Marys II is 4-0. Leading the JV I division the NYC Jaguars are 4-0, South Shore Warriors 4-0 and  Lightning Craig 4-0. In JV II the Bracketbusters are 4-1 and Lightning Craig III is 4-0.'

7/22/03 The Journal News: Benjamin picks Villanova. Mount Vernon guard cuts short recruiting just as it's heating up.

7/22/03 Tony Ramos: 'Africa Park Classic results for this weekend on the Africa Park Basketball Classic page.

7/22/03 Mario Beras: Dyckman Invitational Senior Results: KYDA outlast Dominican Power : Domincik Lewis paced KYDA with 20pts. Bowen's beat 914 Warriors: Sam Edwards led Bowen's with 4 blocks and 10 rebs.  Dyckman 60, MV Knights 57: Robert Uribe and Steven Polanco combined for 20 pts, 12 assists, while forcing 10 turnovers for Dyckman.'

7/21/03 UDC Week six results on the UDC 2003 page.

7/21/03 Antonio Cannon Sr: 'The weekend results on the Lefrak City Summer Basketball Classic page.'

7/21/03 Barry Spiller Sr. 'Clifton Spiller plays AAU ball he plays U17 for South Jersey Blue Devils. He is 6'6" tall,14 yrs ( 9-6-88). He will be a freshman at Chart Tech High School, Somers Point NJ in the fall 2003.'

7/21/03 NJO: Bloomfield Tech's Courtney Nelson picks Richmond.

7/21/03 Jennifer and Jasmine Gordon, site directors: Manhasset Allstars League results of 7/19/03 on the Manhasset Allstars Summer League page.

7/21/03 Hoopmasters: adidas Big Time top 56 teams include Gym Rats - Voorhees, NJ,  Juice All Stars - Brooklyn, NY, Long Island Panthers - Baldwin, NY, New York Elite - Medford, NY, New York Ravens - Bronx, NY, Playaz’ Gold - Paterson, NJ, Playaz’ Red - Paterson, NJ and Westchester Hawks - Brewster, NY.

7/20/03 Dwayne "Coach D" Murray: 'Its official. Keith Benjamin announced his verbal commitment to Villanova last night on the MSG network. Next up, Dexter Gray.'

7/20/03 Coach Bob Oliva, Christ the King: 'Our last boys camp will start tomorrow, July 22nd, at 9:30 AM. If anyone is interested e- mail me (BobOlivaRoyals@aol.com) or call at 516 593 1595 on Sunday.

7/20/03 Sporting News: Recruiting Dish: Top players still searching for a school including Sebastian Telfair, JR Smith and Josh Wright.

7/19/03 Philly.com: 'Nova in running for N.Y. player, Keith Benjamin.

7/19/03 Coach Maurice Hicks: 'The Young World Basketball Classic started out as a community based tournament in 1992. Now we are honored to have teams from all over the states of NY, NJ to share in this great basketball environment. The park in which Young World is played is located between 129th & 130th Streets & St. Nicholas Terrace on the upper west-side of Manhattan. We have two beautiful full-courts with bleachers for spectators to sit and enjoy the games. Our division includes Super Biddies, Biddies, Midgets, Juniors and Seniors.'

7/19/03 John P Miciotta: ' I'd like, with our readers' kind permission to post my observations in team rather than game summaries. That will make it easier to organize information and observations made over three days on the High School Summer Challenge @ St. Raymond HS page.'

7/18/03 Paul Brown - NIKE Peach Jam, North Augusta, SC: 'After winning the NIKE Peach Jam, this brings a total number of championships for the Gauchos underclassmen team to 5. It all started for us in a small gym at Port Chester's CYP tournament, beating Riverside 69 to 64. Then we traveled to Houston and won the Kingwood Classic Championship with convincing victories over NIKE Team Florida, Team Texas, Louisiana Panthers, Arizona Stars, and YOMCA/Memphis. Then we came back home to handle our business in NYC capturing the IS 8 crown beating Riverside again in a championship game with several notable tournament highlights i.e. Sundiata Gaines' 63 point performance establishing a new scoring record in a single game. In addition, we dethroned a loaded defending champion Long Island Panther team that included out of town players - Josh Wright, Lamont Hamilton and Blair Academy's Charlie Villanueva. Then moving on to play in our home borough, winning the Rumble In The Bronx Silver championship beating Wisconsin Playground 77 to 76 on a coast to coast last second lay-up by Richard Forbes. That brings us back to the 2003 NIKE Peach Jam Championship. Russell Robinson's 15 foot stop an pop with 1 second remaining, sealed the win with a 52 to 50 victory over Al Jefferson's Jackson Tigers. Our next stop is the AAU Super Showcase in Orlando, Florida - July 22nd through July 25th. Five Championships for this special group is fantastic, but 6 would be exceptional . Go 'chos!'

7/18/03 Tony Ramos: yesterday's scores and this weekend's schedule on the Africa Park Basketball Classic page.

7/18/03 Augusta Chronicle: Shot in final second gives Gauchos victory. Peach Jam stats and results.

7/18/03 Times Herald-Record: 'Harriman's John Oates on impressive tour.'

7/18/03 Thursday's St Ray's results:  Christ the King edged Rice 70 - 64, St Johns Prep bopped Holy Cross by 20, Columbus needed overtime to take St Francis Prep 64 - 62, St Benedict outlasted All Hallows 59 - 47 and Xaverian trounced St Pats 57 - 30. Details on the High School Summer Challenge @ St. Raymond HS page.

7/18/03 NorthJersey: Teaneck, St. Joseph turn up heat a notch.

7/18/03 They'll be using four courts this weekend at UDC. The schedule is on the UDC 2003 page.

7/17/03 Gary Sims: 'The NY Gauchos are the champs again. The Gauchos defeated the Jackson Tigers, Mississippi by a score of 52-50 in the finals of the NIKE/ Peachjam Tournament in Georgia, on a driving buzzer beating layup by rising senior Russell Robinson (Rice). The Gauchos almost were one of only two teams to ever make it out of their bracket undeafeated, in the history of this prestigious tournament, but lost in their final bracket game. They then defeated Team Texas and DC Assault to make it to the finals. It was a team effort by the Gauchos, playing without super sophomore to be Curtis Kelly (Rice), who received the usual contribution from the "3 Amigos" (Russell Robinson, Sundiata Gaines and Ronald Ramon). Also giving significant contributions were 6'9" junior Mike Davis, 6'8" junior Taj Gibson, 6'7" senior Jabari Samuel and 6'3" junior Jessie Sapp. For the Jackson Tigers 6'9' 260 pound All American candidate Al Jefferson led the way.'

7/17/03 JSHUTTLESWURTH and Jason McIntyre responding to Thomas White on Justin Breaker and the LeBron effect.

7/17/03 Thomas White: 'South Jersey top 7th grader - Justin Breaker. I have coached the game of basketball at the varsity level for 19 years as well as being an athletic director for 10 years. I have seen many great athlete come thru the Delaware Valley. This past weekend I had the opportunity to see Justin Breaker in action in a Junior Varsity league at Highland High School in South Jersey. This young man is the real deal. He can score as well as defend. This kid will be a lottery pick one day. If you have not had the opportunity to see him play your missing he is rare talent. This kid is the best seventh grade player I have seen play in a long time. Justin is playing with Glassboro High junior varsity team.  He is in the same class as other Delaware Valley standout athletes --  to name a few Kobe Brayant, Rip Hamilton, Dajuan Wagner, Al Harrington and Lou Row.'

7/17/03 UDC top teams after week five on the UDC 2003 page.

7/17/03 It's been a busy week for the Bloomfield Tech team on the court at St Rays and two of their three star senior guards have made college commitments. Courtney Nelson (left) is headed for Richmond University in Virginia and Jason Wilson (right) will be going to Quinnipiac University to play for coach Joe DeSantis' Bobcats in Connecticut. Deshawn Dwight (center) is the highly rated Tech senior point guard.

7/17/03 Coach Jeff Rivera Queens RimRockers 14u :'This is a correction for the Manhasset All-stars league We defeated the Manhasset All-stars 14u team 43-31 on Saturday, July 12.'

7/16/03 The first three games at St Rays were all competitive as the host Ravens overcame a one point halftime deficit to beat the Christ the King Royals 72 - 65, Rice took a struggling Bloomfield Tech team 70 - 66 and Columbus edged Holy Cross 72 - 66.  

Yesterday the Raven starters did fine and were aided by senior reserve guard Rich Jackson. Today their starters - Ricky Torres (19 on a lot of shots), Brian Laing (14), Gavin Grant (12), Wesley Wicks (8) and Frank Elger (4) - prospered while senior point guard Donte Chisolm came off that deep bench to add 8 points.  For the Royals only Chris Martin (game high 20) got to double digits, but Larry Davis (9), Brian Beckford (7), Joe DeLuca (7) and Ahmed Allen (6, all on in close ball fakes) each had their moments. CK's 6-7 junior center Adam Walker has been MIA for this tournament but he will be a factor during the regular season.

Bloomfield Tech has three senior guards in point guard Deshawn Dwight and wings Courtney Nelson and Jason Wilson. Each is a worthy D1 prospect. They have a poised and precocious 6-7 sophomore center in Casim Drummond, who ranks among the top ten sophomores in the region and that's not all. Their fifth starter is the capable, experienced 6-5 senior forward, Rich Laurent and the key reserves are 6-3 senior wing Lamarr Register, 6-4 forward Kelvin Brown and 6-3 swing sophomore Deshawn Butler. This team could rank about fifth in New Jersey next season with only St Ants, St Benedict and Seton Hall Prep obviously better. But they're bombing in da Bronx.  Today Rice arrived with five players - sophomore point guard Edgar Sosa (20), sophomore swing Kashief Pratt (9), forward Brian Henry (10) plus two All Hallows guards, Terrell Elliston (10) and Codi Oliver (21). Kash called them the 'Rice Gaels'. Codi and Terrell will play for All Hallows not Rice next season. Edgar, Kash and Brian will get considerable playing time but Russell Robinson, Arturo Dubois and Curtis Kelly will be the Raider stars while juniors Joseph Vines, Densel Barnes and Stephen Walker will challenge today's three for minutes. Meanwhile Bloomfield Tech gets the host Ravens tomorrow!

Columbus, the PSAL team from the Bronx, looked like the patsies before the touney began, but they played the Royals tough yesterday and bested Holy Cross today. Their backcourt of senior Elvis Lora and junior Keniel Henry dominated while burly center Jessie Iyalekhue (14 points, including two crucial buckets late in the game) and wing shooters, lefty Tim Zehus and Jeff Povataj kept the floor spread. It was a dismal day for the Knights. Guards Kevin Ogaltree (21) and Gordan McKenzie (14) were high for the Cross but point guard Michael Johnson was held to 4, Joe Conner hit only one of two trey attempts and Laurence Jolicouer was saddled with foul trouble for most of the game.

7/16/03 UDC Week five results on the UDC 2003 page.

7/16/03 John P Miciotta on the High School Summer Challenge @ St. Raymond HS page.

7/16/03 Robert White, www.NyHoops.com: 'We have our pictures ans stories from ABCD online now. Telfair shows them all who is the boss. And a NyHoops welcome to Keith Mason.

7/16/03  Antonio Cannon Sr: 'The Lefrak Summer Classic Schedule for the week is on the Lefrak City Summer Basketball Classic page.

7/16/03 InsidersHoops: 'Columbia Lands Power Forward, St Augustine's Ben Nwachukwu.'

7/16/03 NorthJersey: LeBron cooks while Lenny sits.

7/15/03 In the first four games at St Ray's this afternoon, Christ the King easily outdistanced Columbus 61 - 45, Holy Cross ambushed Bloomfield Tech 84 - 81, St Rays rolled over All Hallows 80 - 58 and Lincoln forfeited to Rice. The afternoon's star was Holy Cross junior forward, Joe Conner with 25 points hitting his one free throw attempt and 8 for 8 on three point tries. The Knight's junior point guard Mike Johnson added 21, including some late free throw makes to hold off the BT charge. Tech was led by wing Jason Wilson (18), sophomore center Casiem Drummond (11), point guard Deshaun Dwight (10) but their star two guard, Courtney Nelson was held to 9. Holy Cross 6-7 sophomore center, Lawrence Jolicouer (pictured) had only four points but he was a factor inside defensively.

The Royals were led by senior Brian Beckford (15), Robert Flores (10), Ahmed Allen and Niko Scott (6 each).

The Ravens started the senior frontcourt of 6-8 center Frank Elger (6 points and pictured), 6-6 Gavin Grant (14), 6-4 Brian Laing (17) with senior point guard Wesley Wicks ((5) and 6-3 junior Ricky Torres (14).  Junior guard Rich Jackson is up from last year's JV and he was best off a deep bench with 11 points.  All Hallows got 15 each from Terrell Elliston and Brandon Nieves while 6-5 junior Darryl Washington arrived late to give them some height. But the Gaels were missing Ronald Ramon, Albert Forbes and Jonathan Ruiz and that was too much to overcome.

7/15/03 Ogscoot@aol.com: 'For Zoo Crew Summer League information click on eteamz.com/zoocrewbasketball. There are four age divisions 10-u, 12-u, 14-u, and Highschool. Participating teams are as follows, Zoo Crew, Patterson Plus, Teaneck All-Stars, NJ Wolfpack, Next Level, Team KA, Kips Bay, Moment of Youth, Newark Y, Linden Ballers, Willie Wright, P.A.S.S., Shiloh Warriors, New Hope Hoopsters, Future Leaders, Bayonne Mean Machine, Team Blaze, IYO, Hardrock, Bright Starz, Newark Central, Panthers, Newark Blaze, and Parsippany High.

On Saturday's we have 14-u and 10-u, and on Sunday's we have 12-u and high school. Saturday's we begin at 4:30pm and Sunday's 2:30pm. The courts are located at The Hank Aaron Sports Complex in Newark, NJ on Springfield Ave., 1 block up from St. Benedict's Prep.

7/15/03 Tony Costner: 'Be on the lookout for two very good 8th graders attending Seton Hall Prep in the fall. Jordan Costner 6-4, is the brother of 6-9 PF Brandon. Very good athlete, good defender and passer. Will help Seton Hall Prep stay competitive until 2007. Gary Wallace, 5-11 point guard. One of the better point guards in the middle schools of NJ. He and Costner played with the Jersey Knights of Montclair, NJ. Good defender, good shooter, will open some eyes in two years.'

7/15/03 Coach Greg  Parker: 'I think a player by the name of Beijon Warrington should be added to that list top 9th grade players. He plays with Malik Boothe, Andrew Gabriel, Vincent Natal, Kirby and the other Lightning crew.  This young man will be going to All Hallows high school. He is 6'3, plays 2/3 real well.'

7/15/03 Rodney Johnson, Exodus NYC: '6'7 Swing/Forward Diego Aguiar is now NCAA Div.1 qualified for 2003 season. He finished up his high school career at Shores Christian Academy, Ocala Fl. Diego is a fundamentally sound player who can shoot the ball well inside and out. He also starred for the Brazilian, Jr. National team. One of the top players in the country 6'9 swing Rodney Epperson is transferring from Barton County Community College. 6'4 Combo G, Sheldon Franklin (South Florida) is considering one year at JUCO.'

7/15/03 Coach Carlton Screen (FYA): FYA/SLAM Invitational Summer Basketball Tournament 2003 - team standings, 17U 1. FYA 4-0, 2. Kings Bay 3-0, 3.Morris Brown 1-1 - 15U 1.FYA 3-0, 2.Bildersee Park 3-1, 3.KYDA 2-1.  13U 1.Brooklyn Ballers 5-0, 2.Four Seasons 3-1, 3.Xmen 2-1 - 11U 1.Icetea 2-0.  Next FYA 17U team, game at West 4th Street Friday 7/18 4:30 pm featuring Max Menard, Sean Watson, Karim McKenzie.'

7/15/03 Coach Faye Thomas: 'Jump Start Enhancement and Player Development 2 Day Basketball Clinic for intermediate and advanced players - boys and girls 12 years old thru High School. Friday August 8th 6-10 pm and Saturday August 9th 11 am - 2 pm. Location: Walt Whitman High School (North Gym) 301 West Hills Road, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Registration Fee $65.00 includes both days. Clinic instructors: Shelton Jones, former Division 1 St. Johns, NBA and international player and Jerry Powell, player developer of basketball results. For more info and to register please contact: Susan Fox (516) 797-8704 or 610-1136,  Susan Hermon (516) 356-1475 or Faye Thomas (631) 398-0657.  Sponsored by Jump Start Skill Enhancement and Athletic College Recruitment Service.'

7/15/03 Coach Oliver Antigua: 'The schedule for this week's high school summer challenge beginning today at St Rays is on the High School Summer Challenge @ St. Raymond HS page.'

7/15/03 Antonio Cannon Sr: The weekend results on the Lefrak City Summer Basketball Classic page.

7/15/03 Antonio Cannon Sr: The Lefrak City Summer Classic (formerly Kenny Anderson Classic), has two spots available one in the 14u divison, and one in the 12u division. If interested please contact us immediately @ (646) 239-7440 or ajc9242@aol.com.'

7/15/03  Coach Sly Johnson: Results from 7/12 on the Manhasset Allstars Summer League page.

7/15/03 Tony Ramos: Scores and scorers for this past weekend on the Africa Park Basketball Classic page.

7/15/03 Rodrick C. Bussey Brooklyn-Queens Warriors(Scholars Through Sports Foundation) 'My team just competed in the Long Island Summer Hoops Festival this past weekend at the Island Garden. The team did was 3 - 0 during pool play including wins over the Westchester Hawks - Diasparra, Connecticut Uptempo and the Long Island Lightning - Baron. We also won a quarterfinal game against Lawrence Woodmere Academy. Pennsylvania Red Storm from Bucks County, Pennsylvania defeated us in a close 2- OT game in the semifinals. Greg Willis from Health Professions averaged about 23 ppg and 10rpg. Jamaal Smith of LaSalle Academy had an impressive tournament. He averaged about 16 ppg along with 6+ rpg and apg. Both of these players are being overlooked in the NYC area. Jamaal has the grade point average and the SAT score to make him eligible for D 1 or 2.

I would to thank Bob Paul for being a very good host and organizing a good tournament.'

7/14/03 'Dan Wiatre from John Jay College here. I am a proud graduate of Nazareth high school (Brooklyn}. I am starting a fall, adult basketball league @ Nazareth. I am still looking for some teams. League play begins in September with a 12 game season plus playoffs. I am giving the proceeds back to the high school for use in athletics. If anyone would like to enter a team or find out more information they can contact me by email coachdan25@yahoo.com or by phone at (718) 812-3902. I have some quality teams lined up and Nazareth has fine facilities. There are trophies for the winning team. If you are interested please contact me before July 31, when registration closes.' 

7/14/03 Daily News: Joakim Noah nets notice as camp ace. Soaring center makes a racket.  And Brian Laing sizes up summer task.

7/14/03 Coach Oliver Antigua: 'The schedule for this week's high school summer challenge at St Rays is on the High School Summer Challenge @ St. Raymond HS page.'

7/14/03 Humberto Corredor Jr: 'CHSAA is wrong on punishing the team by not allowing them to travel, players like Russel Robinson, Arturo Debuois, Curtis Kelly are big time players who need to be playing against the best competition in the country. Maybe CHSAA needs to fine the school and show Rice HS that they need to follow the rules, but by not allowing the team to travel it will be holding back a big time school from NY which will be one of the top schools in the nation next year. Hopefully CHSAA will take a action against Rice HS but not punish the players by not letting them travel.'

7/14/03 Bob Paul, Long Island Summer Hoops Festival Tournament Director: 'Today was Championship Sunday at the Long Island Summer Hoops festival at the Island Garden. In the Classic Semifinals, Connecticut Uptemp outlasted the Brooklyn Blue Devils 56-53 led by 6'10" Jeff "Big Deli" Salvoski. The Blue Devils were led by Liam Biesty and Charlie Parker who both had 15 pts each. In the other semifinal, the Westchester Hawks - Purcigliotti defeated Pro - Bound. The Hawks top scorer was Tate Sherman out of Horace Greely with 23pts.

In the LI Summer Hoops Festival semifinals, both games were outstanding. In a rematch of an earlier pool game, the NYC Jaguars faced off against the Connecticut Knights. In a back and forth game, the NYC Jaguars advanced to the title game by a score of 70-60 with 22 points from Ryan Johnson including 8 of 8 from the line down the stretch. The Knights were led by Travon Little out of Danbury HS with 24 points. The PA Storm also advanced to the Championship game with an 83-81 double overtime win over the previously undefeated B/Q Warriors. Larry Murphy and Doug Hayes had 17 pts. each for the Storm while sleeper Greg Willis out of Health Professions led the Warriors with 26pts.

In the Classic Finals, the Conn Uptempo got out to an early lead and were able to hang on down the stretch to win the Classic Championship by a score of 57-53. The Uptempo had very balanced scoring with all their players scoring led by the "Big Deli" Salovski who had 13 points and really made his presence felt on both ends with numerous blocked and redirected shots. He was a very impressive prospect with a great set of hands and excellent passing skills out of the post.

In the last and best game of the tournament, the NYC Jaguars battled with the PA Storm who was playing their sixth game in less than thirty hours. The Jaguars jumped out to an early lead and led by 13 at the half. The Jaguars brought great energy and work ethic to all of their games. However the Storm battled back with six second half threes and was able to force overtime and eventually win the game when pg Larry Sharp hit his second consecutive game winner with 2 seconds to go in OT with the final score 61-59. Doug Hayes had 15 pts for the Storm and Otoja Abit and John Ager had 14 and 13 points respectively

Thanks to all the fans and coaches that made the weekend very enjoyable. Game summaries and scoring stats will be posted during the week at www.li-hoops.com.'

7/14/03 Anthony Nicodemo: 'Teaches Hoops Fall Hardwood Classic will take place on September 13 and 14 at Pace University in Pleasantville, NY. There will be three divisions; 10th grade, 11th grade and 12th grade. Three game guarantee with playoffs as well as all-tournament team and t-shirts and thophys to all winners. Entry fee is $400.00 with multi-team discounts available. Contact Anthony V Nicodemo at 914-238-0278 or check out our website at www.teacheshoops.com for more info.'

7/14/03 Reggie Murray (Brooklyn Rams): 'Brooklyn Hoops (formerly Hoopland), Brooklyn's premier indoor basketball facility, will be hosting Best of The Best's Lights Out National Tournament, July 19-20 at Brooklyn Hoops, 4400 Glenwood Road. Travel teams from across the country will be competing against some of the best teams in the NYC area. Divisions are boys/girls 9u-19u. Entry fee $250 (3 game guarantee). There are spots available in all age groups. Register online at www.midwestbestsports.com or contact Andre Ambrose at Brooklyn Hoops, 718-377-4646.'

7/13/03 NJO: John Oates is eager to go on the offensive for Don Bosco Prep.

7/13/03 Akeem Brightman: 'You spelled my name wrong; it's Brightman, Akeem Brightman. I am going to August Martin High School. And it's Christopher Abney. He is going to Jamaica High School.'

7/13/03 Bob Paul, Long Island Summer Hoops Festival Tournament Director: 'After some great games at the Long Island Summer Hoops Festival including three overtime games, the semifinals for the Championship and Classic brackets are set. In the 9AM Classic semifinals, Connecticut Uptempo, led by big man Jeff Salvoski, face off against the Brooklyn Blue Devils. In the other semifinal matchup, Pro-Bound squares off against the Westchester Hawks. At 10:15AM, the undefeated NYC Jaguars meet the Connecticut  Knights and the other Championship semifinal, the Pennsylvania Storm look to stop the unbeaten Brooklyn-Queens Warriors. The Classic  championship is at 11:30AM with the LI Summer Hoops Festival Championship to follow at 12:45PM. Please go to www.li-hoops.com for more info.'

7/13/03  Anthony J. Hines Sr: 'My son, Tony Jr, out of Paterson, NJ had a very good showing at Fab Frosh/ Eastern Invite. He will be attending Paterson Catholic next year.'.

7/12/03 InJersey: J.R. Smith ends his ABCD camp stay with seven resounding dunks.

7/12/03 NorthJersey: Four-day hoops camp yields five standouts -- Sebastian Telfair, JR Smith, Josh Smith, Dwight Howard and Robert Swift.  And ABCD camp report.

7/12/03 NJO: Talented prep players land in unique spot. Five Stages of Buzz.

7/12/03 NJ Hoops: New Jersey gets four on ABCD All Star teams.

7/12/03 NY Post: Joakim Noah Shines in the Spotlight.

7/12/03 NY Post: CHSAA Cuts into Rice's Traveling.

7/12/03 Daily News: Noah's arc rising at ABCD & beyond.

7/12/03 Newsday: Telfair Thinks His Play Was Exclamation Point.

7/12/03 Bob Paul: 'Some great action last night at the Long Island Summer Hoops Festival at the Island Garden in West Hempstead. There were many closely contested games and some upsets along the way much to the surprise of fans and numerous college coaches. Long Island Lightning Russo came away with two wins along with the NYC Jaguars, Westchester Hawks - Purcigliotti, Brooklyn Queens Warriors, and Connecticut Uptempo each claiming one victory. Pool play continues on Saturday with the playoffs starting at 5PM. Check out the schedule at www.li-hoops.com.'

7/11/03 NJO: ABCD Camp holds no charm for coach Bob Hurley.

7/11/03 NorthJersey: Little fun in fundamental.  ABCD Camp odds and ends.  ABCD Camp news of the day.

7/11/03 UDC weekend schedule on the UDC 2003 page.

7/11/03 CBS Sportsline: Telfair gets LeBron's hype, but his play is not even close.

7/11/03 ESPN: Guards headline deep adidas ABCD Camp.

7/11/03 NJO: Advice from adults scores with Brandon Costner.

7/11/03 Newsday: Noah's Arc: From Spectator to Star.

7/11/03 Daily News: Telfair learns to stay guarded.  UConn basketball coach Jim Calhoun seeks Big changes for the Big East.

7/11/03 NY Post: Rahshon Clark -- HS All Star Opts for Year at Prep Level.  Kiwan Smith -- Hoops Star Learns from Troubled Past.  And Lincoln's Nyan Boateng Has a Split Decision.

7/11/03 Brooklyn Scout: "Diamonds in the Rough" Exposure Camp at Passaic CC in Paterson (NJ).

7/11/03 School Sports:  'ABCD Camp Notebook: Wednesday.

7/11/03  InJersey: Who's got J.R.?  Many college coaches are hoping to acquire the services of former Lakewood star J.R. Smith.

7/11/03  Antonio Cannon Sr: 'The Lefrak City Summer Back to School Classic (formerly Kenny Anderson) tips off tonight. The lineup for the senior (18u) games features: Team Rock vs. Proud & Powerful @ 7:45pm followed by Real Scout vs. Starrett City @ 8:45pm.

Sat.(14u) Westchester Boldest vs. Brooklyn Bridge @ 12:00pm. @ 1:00pm (10u) Antioch Church vs. CAS Panthers. @ 2:00pm (10u) Rim Rockers vs.T.K. Allstars. @ 3:00pm (10u) Rise Panthers vs. L. I. Trotters. @ 4:00pm (12U) NY. Finest Vs L. I. Trotters. @ 5:00pm (14u) N.Y. Finest vs. Showtime. @ 6:00pm (16u) L. I. Thunder -B vs. NY Finest. @ 7:00pm (14u) Queens G- Force vs. T. K. Allstars. @ 8:00pm(16u) Proud & Powerful vs. Rim Rockers. @ 9:00pm (16u) Manhasset Allstars vs. L. I. Thunder-A.

Sun. - 11:00am (10u) Positive Direction Wildcats A vs. Farlin. @ 12:00pm (12u) Rockland vs. T.K. Allstars. @ 1:00pm (14u) Showtime vs. Scan Game Over. @ 2:00pm (12u) Team Rock vs. Brooklyn Bridge. @ 3:00pm (14u) Queens Duce vs. Rim Rockers. @ 4:00pm (12u) Unique Allstar vs. Riverside. @ 5:00pm (14u) Riverside vs. T.K. Allstars. @ 6:00pm (14u) Gauchos vs. Dyckman. @ 7:00pm (16u) East New York vs. Dyckman. @ 8:00pm (16u) Starrett City vs. Southside.

I would like to take this time to thank all of the programs who chose us as part of their summer basketball experience. I promise not to disappoint you! Game results and weekly schedules will be posted here!'

7/10/03 UDC Standings after Week 4 on the UDC 2003 page.

7/10/03 NorthJersey: J.R. Smith -- Monmouth County star waits on offer from UNC.  ABCD Camp odds and ends.  ABCD Camp news of the day.

7/10/03 NJO: Courtney Nelson forced to focus.  

7/10/03 Daily News: Pals AJ Price & Russell Robinson may choose together. This time Telfair 'destroys' rival. ABCDers in foreign territory -- drills push basics.

7/10/03 NY Post: Bradley's best move was leaving Brooklyn.

7/10/03 Newsday: Shahee Martin Puts in Full Day.

7/10/03 School Sports:  ABCD Camp Notebook

7/10/03 Rich: 'Here is the 3 Stripes web site. Games this weekend @ Rebounds Basketball Complex, Neptune, NJ.'

7/10/03 Bob Paul, Long Island Summer Hoops Festival Tournament Director, (516) 938-0075 or (516) 652-0030, hoops1130@optonline.net, www.li-hoops.com: 'The pools and games schedules for Friday night and Saturday are set for the inaugural Long Island Summer Hoops Festival. Action begins on  Friday night at 7:15PM and continues through the weekend at the Island Garden in West Hempstead. The field has a very nice local flavor with a  couple of Northeast region teams mixed in. Check out www.li-hoops.com for more information.'

7/10/03 Mario Beras: 'Dyckman Basketball Invitational Junior Division -- Dyckman 103 vs Mookie INC 97: Leading scorer : Edgar Sosa 55 pts.

7/9/03 John P Miciotta   ABCD impressions.

7/9/03 Daily News: Last year's snub motivates Joakim Noah.  Sebastian Telfair leans toward pros.  LeBron's legacy still has legs.

7/9/03 Newsday: Fame Not As Easy As ABCD. Campers find LeBron is a tough act to follow.

7/9/03 NJO: ABCD camp searches for new stars.

7/9/03 NJO: ABCD Camp: Five players to watch including Sebastian Telfair.

7/9/03 NorthJersey: Sebastian Telfair -- First team All-Hype.  Scouting Sebastian Telfair. Sizing up a huge matchup -- 6-foot-10, 350-pound Aaron Agnew of Bridgeport, Ohio, and the 6-9, 330-pound Glen Davis of Baton Rouge, La.   ABCD local update -- Adrian Joseph and John Oates.  ABCD Camp odds and ends.

7/9/03 NY Post: Jose Garcia -- Angola Native is one Happy Camper.

7/9/03 ToppDogg21@aol.com: 'Kaihrique Irick is going to Paramus Catholic.'

7/8/03 LesU@aol.com: 'I believe that you missed a potential sleeper. David Ulak will be a freshman at Livingston High School next fall. He played with the varsity last week at Fred Hill's team camp @ Caldwell College. Plays AAU with the New Jersey Flames. Led his middle school team to the Morris County finals. Scored 20+ pergame. An honest 6'4+. Plays 3 or 4.'

7/8/03 NorthJersey: Boys of summer camp in the gym.

7/8/03 Journal News: ABCD camp tips off.

7/8/03 NJO: Kids have learned NBA follows ABCD.

7/8/03 Daily News: ABCD players head to class.

7/8/03 NY Post: Telfair Getting Taste of Life's Faster Lanes.  

7/8/03 HoopMasters Class of 2004 Top 100 Ranking includes # 6 Earl 'JR' Smith 6-6 WF St. Benedict's Newark, NJ # 11 Sebastian Telfair 6-0 PG Lincoln Brooklyn, NY  # 25 Juan Diego Palacios 6-8 PF Our Savior New American Centerreach, NY  # 33 Sean Singletary 5-11 PG Penn Charter Philadelphia, PA  # 44 Alex Galindo 6-7 WF St. Benedict's Newark, NJ  # 45 Kyle Lowry 5-10 PG Cardinal Dougherty Philadelphia, PA  # 59 Anthony 'AJ' Price 5-11 PG Amityville, NY  # 70 David McClure 6-5 WF Trinity Catholic Stamford, Ct  # 73 Russell Robinson 6-2 WG Rice New York, NY # 85 Gavin Grant 6-4 WG St. Raymond's Bronx, NY and # 88 Josh Wright 6-0 PG Thomas Proctor Utica, NY

7/7/03 Ed Armstrong: 'You missed Eshawn Armstrong and Chris Duffas of the BC Eagles in Orange County NY. Eshawn is 6 ft 1 and plays the 3,4 and the 5; he'll be attending Middletown H.S. Chris is 6 ft 2 and plays the 5 or 4; he'll be attending Newburg Free Academy. Also watch out for 6 ft 5 Derek Short. I'm not sure what school in Brooklyn he's attending but his name will continue to grow as he does.'

7/7/03 CBS Sportsline: Lacking LeBron, camps can return to 'normal'.

7/7/03 NorthJersey: ABCD Camp lacking locals.

7/7/03 Weekend results on the UDC 2003 page.

7/7/03 T. Cortese: 'Austen Cortese is going to Holy Trinity High School, Hicksville, NY.'

7/7/03 Anthony Clayburn: 'There are two talented players who I think you have missed. I coach the 7th & 8th grade travel team in Burlington Township and also various summer league teams. Justin Stewart (completed 8th grade) played for me this winter and is planning on attending Burlington Township High School. The two players who you missed are Adam Braswell (completed 8th grade) from Burlington Township who played for the New Jersey All-Stars AAU and the New Jersey Prep Kings travelling team. He is planning on attending Burlington Township High School and is playing with the varsity summer league team in Cherry Hill, NJ. The other player is Andre Birdsong (completed 7th grade @ Holbein Elementary) from Mount Holly, NJ who played for the New Jersey All-Stars and the New Jersey Prep Kings travelling team. He is currently playing for the Rancocas Valley JV summer league team. These players are arguably the best in Burlington County in their respective grades.'

7/7/03 Mr. Cox the educator: 'This item was not written for reply, just a point of reference and resource. It is great to read about our concerns that make up the basketball community. I do not have the total solution, however I would like to offer one.

Regardless if you are a guru, participant, or a guide to young people in this game of life (basketball included); you should know of a person who aside from all the coaches, mentors, parents, etc. has led by example. This person has won a championship against the Celtics before, and I repeat before there was an NBA. He is now at age 88, works and mentors students. He checks report cards, helps parents, supports and watches young people evolve, at the Hoe Avenue Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx. The person I am referring to is none other than (and let's give him his props) Mr. John Isaacs. I had the honor of speaking with Mr. Isaacs after graduation yesterday, and his love for the children (we did not talk basketball) was overwhelming. So, regardless of the name of the team you are around, or your status in life, or your goals and aspirations (both coaching and non coaching) please, please remember this saying - regardless of how big and strong the tree, or how it branches out, when you get to the bottom of it, there are always roots.'

7/7/03 Daily News: Heat's on at ABCD.

7/7/03 These are 65 graduated eighth grade players, class of 2007 from our region and the high schools they will be attending next year:

Latig Agard - Christ the King,  Chris Allmond - Holy Spirit NJ,  Daniel Anderson - St. Augustine NJ,  Renie Anderson - Egg Harbor Township NJ,  Tye Beal- McClancy, George Beese - Linden NJ  Alray Blackmon - Shabazz NJ,  Isaiah Blue- McClancy, Greg Bock - St Peters Prep NJ, Malik Boothe - Christ the King,  Adam Braswell - Burlington Township, Jason Brogsdale - Paul VI NJ,  Billy Butler - Poly Prep, Max Calixte- McClancy, TJ Carey - St Dominic

Raphiq Carnegie - Plainfield NJ, Shameel Carty - Holy Cross, Mike Cavateo - Christ the King, Corey Chandler - Newark Eastside NJ,  Austen Cortese - Holy Trinity, L.I. Brian Crilley - Holy Spirit NJ, Mike Colburn - Mt. Vernon,  Nate Craig - Bishop Eustace NJ,  Kendall Cutler - Banneker,  Ryan Davis - Rice, Chris DeLaRosa - All Hallows,  Dorian Dixon - Absegami NJ, Devin Ebanks- Our Savior New American, Keshawn Faltine - Christ the King,  Eric Farber - Holy Spirit NJ

Cory Fisher - St Raymond,  Andrew Gabriel - Christ the King, Mike Galarce - Irvington NJ,  Justin (JJ) Garvin - Christ the King, Randy Harris - McClancy, Claing Hendrix - Bergen Catholic NJ, Bobby Hernandez - Christ the King,  Alex Iachetta - Manasquan NJ, Kaihrique Irick  - Paramus Catholic, Jarrad Kidd - Holy Spirit NJ,  Jerell Lewis - Linden NJ, Quay McKennis - Egg Harbor Township NJ,  Marcus Mathews - Molloy,  Mike Miele - Manasquan NJ,  Mike Myers Jr - Fairfield Prep Ct,   Keith McAllister - OSNA

Vincent Natal - Mt St Michael, Anthony Nelson - St.Joseph NJ, Duran Neill - St. Augustine NJ, Zamal Nixon - Xaverian,  Malcolm Pope - Blair Academy NJ, Derrick Price - Burlington City NJ, Quasim Pugh- Benjamin Banneker, Shaheed Rex - Pleasantville NJ, Tyhead Satchel - Newark Eastside NJ, Donovan Smalls - Union NJ, Torian Smith - Molloy, Justin Stewart - Burlington Township,  David Ulak - Livingston, Emanuel Valentin - Absegami NJ, Desmond Wade - Linden NJ

Nicholas Walsh - All Hallows, Darren Walls - Transit Tech, Brandon Walters - Lincoln, John White - St. Augustine NJ, Kevin Williams - All Hallows, Khabir Williams - Newark Eastside NJ.

7/7/03 I'm alphabetically listing 28 NY players who graduated from the eighth grade last month. Please let me know if you know what high school any of them are attending. Feel free to add any good NY players who I missed by sending mail to nycnjhoops@aol.com.

Chris Abney Queens, Shawnee Alston Qns, Jaheem Antney Queens, Derek Ballard Man, Melguan Bolding Ossining, Akeem Brighton Queens, Kyle Brown Bklyn, Greg Burgess Queens, Ronique Colbert Bklyn, Kendell Cutler Bklyn, Bernie Dingle Bklyn, Mike Douglas Queens, Darius Gabriel Qns, Clayvon Givens Bklyn.

Jamaal Green Bklyn, Devin Hayes Queens, Dashon Henning Bklyn, Terrell Hernandez Bklyn, Rick Katz Queens, Maurice Lloyd Bklyn, Dwan McMillan Bklyn, Ricco Oliver Bklyn, Sanuel Obetoh Bklyn, Rocco Rubino Brooklyn. Shaheen Taylor Qns, Marcus Thompkins - Queens, Josh Wadkins Man, Kirby Williams Bx.

7/7/03 This is an alphabetical list of 5 NJ players who are now out of the eighth grade. If you know thier intended high schools or if you want to add a talented NJ player who I missed, send mail to nycnjhoops@aol.com.

Terence Barksdale Irvington,  Terrell Brown Camden,  Aaron Dorrell Englewood,  Eric Kessler Medford,  Clifford Speller Pleasantville.

7/6/03 Zbone14: 'Brian Crilley - Holy Spirit H.S. Absecon NJ,  Eric Farber - Holy Spirit High School Absecon NJ,  Duran Neill - St. Augustine Prep Richland, NJ.'

7/6/03 Metro Hoops: New Jersey Top Freshmen Shine at the Adidas Next Camp -- Casiem Drummond, Terrell Williams, Jerrell Williams, Dasean Butler and Andrew Bynum.

7/6/03 Gene Fusco: 'Torian Smith, Marcus Mathews will be attending Archbishop Molloy High School.'

7/6/03 The Future Stars midgets came into this morning's tilt with the Gauchos at 2 - 0 but they never found their offensive rythn and lost 37 - 28 in a surprisingly listless game. Donald Bridges led the 'chos with a game high 12 and Justin Hayness had 10 for the Stars. The Stars' Mike Myers Jr is staying in Connecticut for high school; he'll be attending Fairfield Prep.

In the other Midget game Dyckman bested the Knights 53 - 37 behind their two stars, point guard N Dimaggio  (game high 19) and lefty wing forward T Thompson (17).  Dyckman's center S Wattington and power forward C Dunn gives this team nice balance. Their only loss was 62 - 61 to the Future Stars.

Earlier stories and schedule on the UDC 2003 page.

7/6/03 Gary Sims: 'Looking for teams in all age divisions, from 9 year olds to unlimited, to compete in the "Blackhole, On Top of My Game" 1st Annual Summer League. The games are played in JHS 113 (Edmonds Playground) located on DeKalb Avenue between Adelphi Street and Carlton Avenue. For information contact "Cook" Greene @ (917) 500-5714, Tony Davis @ (646) 337-5941, Ruth Payne @ (718) 802-0581, or Gary Sims @ (718) 596-7456.'

7/6/03 Bloomington Herald-Times: 'AAU Boys' 16 and Under -- Meanstreets will take on the Atlanta Celtics Gold today for the Amateur Athletic Union's Boys 16 and Under Basketball Championship. Tipoff is at 2 p.m. at Assembly Hall in Bloomington. Meanstreets defeated the Georgia Stars, 68-65, in their semi-final match, while the Atlanta Celtics Gold edged out the Long Island Panthers, 64-63.'

7/6/03 Coach Jeff Rivera: 'Devin Hayes will be attending Christ The King this September.  He is now playing with the Queens RimRockers 14u team.'

7/6/03 Lawrence McGugans: 'Ahead of The Game, 8th grade players -- Devin Ebanks- Our Savior New American and Quasim Pugh- Benjamin Banneker.'

 7/6/03 Kevin K Brown: 'Nate Craig will be attending Bishop Eustace Prep in Pennsauken, NJ. And Jason Brogsdale will be attending Paul VI High School, NJ.'

 7/6/03 Bisquit10@aol.com: 'Darren Walls, Brooklyn will be attending Transit Tech.'

7/6/03 Holmeifucan: 'Zamal Nixon will be headed to Xaverian High School.'

 7/6/03 Dennis Avila, Queens RimRockers Basketball: 'You know, I've been in the basketball scene for the past 4 years and prior to that I started coaching basketball with Brooklyn USA 12 years ago. And to this day my question has never been answered. Maybe today this question will be answered by the coaches that have their program to that next level. How do schools recruit their players at the age of 11 or 12 and have them go to the top high schools in New York and they all have the grades to get in? Are these Catholic schools telling the public that these kids passed the entry exam and passed their classes without a problem? It's hard to believe because I've sat down with some respectable coaches and I mean "some" and all they have to say is that, this kid isn't smart enough to go there! So please if anyone has the courage to answer this question then let all the members in the High Hoops know why? Or maybe we need someone to enforce rules in the Catholic schools? Maybe start an entry exam with the city?'

7/5/03 In the first three midget games this morning at UDC the TK All  Stars routed the Queens Rimrockers 70 - 40, Abyssinian eighth graders took Team Next's seventh graders 51 - 38 and the Long Island Lightning eighth graders beat the Gauchos seventh graders  34 - 25. Nick Walsh (pictured right with his father and coach) led the Lightning with 10 while Andrew Gabriel (left) arrived late and was not much of a factor for his team. But he was matched on the wing against the 'chos 7th grader Jonathan Riggs and that was a treat. Jonathan led the Gauchos with 9 points.

Abyssinian has Melquan Bolding (19), seventh grader Kafele Carty (5) and Malcolm (Snoop) Pope (17) and they bested Team Next despite 19 and 10 from TN's seventh graders Ervin Walker and Larry McNeil.  Malcolm confirmed that he is heading for Blair Academy and Melquan's father said it's between Ossining and St Raymond for his son's high school. 

The TK All Stars got 24, 18 and 13 from their trio of Deshaun Hill, Antonio Cannon Jr and Justin Davis and 16 from the Rimrockers Isaiah Blue was not nearly enough.

Coach Walsh was able to pass on some high school destinations for his players - his son Nick and Kevin Williams are headed for All Hallows, TJ Carey is going to St Dominic and Vinny Natal to Mt St. Michael. 

7/5/03 Coach Wendell Saunders: 'Kendall Cutler will be starting summer school at Banneker, which is mandatory for all incoming 9th graders.

7/5/03 Coach Rock Eisenberg: 'Just a quick update on one of Brooklyn's best kept secrets. Tilden rising Soph. Brian Warner is a 5'8'' PG. who has great skills and is working his butt off 6 hours a day at the Tilden Big Apple site. Brian is a fundamentally sound player with a huge upside. If the rest of our players would work as hard as he and 6' 4'' Delphinaud Jean Pierre our whole program could work our way back to the upper echelon of the PSAL.'

7/5/03 Insiders.com: St Anthony's Friars - We're back.

7/5/03 Eddie Oliver: I want to remind everyone that I have started putting together my annual High School Basketball Tournament and Events Report. It is the only one of it's kind in the country. The report is informative, indepth and contains information on over 150 top high school events for next season with teams, players, contact information. sites, dates and more. All basketball fans will definitely want a copy. Coaches and fans can go to the following website page to order by credit card.  My mailing address for checks is HoopsUSA, PO Box 15403, Surfside Beach, S.C. 29587.'

7/5/03 Bloomington Herald-Times: AAU Boys' 16 and Under field trimmed to four teams -- Georgia Stars will play Meanstreets at 6:30 p.m. and Long Island Panthers will face Atlanta Celtics at 8 p.m.

7/5/03 Brooklyn Scout: 'The Adidas NEXT Camp, featuring 80 of the top rising freshmen and sophomores from around the country, completed a four-day run this week at the College of New Jersey in Ewing. The camp concluded with the Blue-White All-Star game, won by the Blue team 123-98. Six area players were among the 20-man lineup for the All Star game: Cassiem Drummond (6-9 rising soph, Bloomfield HS) and Terrell Williams (6-7 rising soph, Paterson Catholic HS) played for the Blue team. The White team included Andrew Bynum (6-10 rising soph, St. Joseph's HS, Metuchen, NJ), Darius Gabriel (6-1 rising freshman, Lincoln HS, Brooklyn, NY), Quintin Redfern (6-2 rising soph, St. Raymond's HS, Bronx, NY) and Jerrell Williams (6-7 rising soph, Paterson Catholic HS).'

7/5/03 Coach Artie Cox - sondayfoundation@aol.com: CHSAA 'B' division players and the evaluation period.

7/5/03 Antonio Cannon Sr: 'This kid is a sleeper and has to be added to the class of 2007 list! Keshawn Faltine 8th grader (A student) going to Christ the King.HS. He is a player! Keshawn will be playing with The T.K. Allstars in the Lefrak City Summer Classic (Kenny Anderson), Avirex, and Student Athletics summer competitions, as well as our AAU team.'

7/5/03 Sly Johnson: 'The Manhasset ALLSTARS Summer League will begin Saturday July 12th at Whitney Pond Park, Manhasset. Teams entered includes: LI Road Runners, Queens Rim Rockers, Jamaica Express, Boston Metro, Queens Cobras. We still have an opening in the 13.U, 14, & 16.U Divisions. No league fee. Call Sly Johnson - 516-769-0178.

7/4/03 These are 50 graduated eighth grade players class of 2007 from our region and the high schools they will be attending next year:

Latig Agard - Christ the King,  Chris Allmond - Holy Spirit NJ,  Daniel Anderson - St. Augustine NJ,  Renie Anderson - Egg Harbor Township NJ,  George Beese - Linden NJ  Alray Blackmon - Shabazz NJ,  Malik Boothe - Christ the King,  Jason Brogsdale - Paul VI NJ,  Billy Butler - Poly Prep, TJ Carey - St Dominic

Raphiq Carnegie - Plainfield NJ, Mike Cavateo - Christ the King, Corey Chandler - Newark Eastside NJ,  Mike Colburn - Mt. Vernon,  Nate Craig - Bishop Eustace,  Kendall Cutler - Banneker,  Ryan Davis - Rice, Chris DeLaRosa - All Hallows,  Dorian Dixon - Absegami NJ, Devin Ebanks- Our Savior New American

Keshawn Faltine - Christ the King,  Cory Fisher - St Raymond,  Andrew Gabriel - Christ the King, Mike Galarce - Irvington NJ,  Justin (JJ) Garvin - Christ the King, Claing Hendrix - Bergen Catholic, Bobby Hernandez - Christ the King,  Alex Iachetta - Manasquan NJ, Jarrad Kidd - Holy Spirit NJ,  Jerell Lewis - Linden NJ

Quay McKennis - Egg Harbor Township NJ,  Mike Miele - Manasquan NJ, Anthony Nelson - St.Joseph NJ, Zamal Nixon - Xaverian,  Malcolm Pope - Blair Academy NJ,  Keith McAllister - OSNA, Vincent Natal - Mt St Michael, Derrick Price - Burlington City NJ, Quasim Pugh- Benjamin Banneker,  Shaheed Rex - Pleasantville NJ

Tyhead Satchel - Newark Eastside NJ, Donovan Smalls - Union NJ, Emanuel Valentin - Absegami NJ, Desmond Wade - Linden NJ,  Nicholas Walsh - All Hallows, Darren Walls - Transit Tech, Brandon Walters - Lincoln, John White - St. Augustine NJ, Kevin Williams - All Hallows, Khabir Williams - Newark Eastside NJ.

7/4/03 I'm alphabetically listing 29 NY players who graduated from the eighth grade last month. Please let me know if you know what high school any of them are attending. Feel free to add any good NY players who I missed by sending mail to nycnjhoops@aol.com.

Chris Abney Queens, Shawnee Alston Qns, Jaheem Antney Queens, Derek Ballard Man, Melguan Bolding Ossining, Akeem Brighton Queens, Kyle Brown Bklyn, Greg Burgess Queens, Ronique Colbert Bklyn, Austen Cortese L.I. Kendell Cutler Bklyn, Bernie Dingle Bklyn, Mike Douglas Queens, Darius Gabriel Qns, Clayvon Givens Bklyn.

Jamaal Green Bklyn, Devin Hayes Queens, Dashon Henning Bklyn, Terrell Hernandez Bklyn, Rick Katz Queens, Maurice Lloyd Bklyn, Dwan McMillan Bklyn, Marcus Mathews Qns, Ricco Oliver Bklyn, Sanuel Obetoh Bklyn, Rocco Rubino Brooklyn. Shaheen Taylor Qns, Josh Wadkins Man, Kirby Williams Bx.

7/4/03 This is an alphabetical list of 10 NJ players who are now out of the eighth grade. If you know thier intended high schools or if you want to add a talented NJ player who I missed, send mail to nycnjhoops@aol.com.

Terence Barksdale Irvington,  Terrell Brown Camden,  Brian Chrilley Brigatine, Aaron Dorrell Englewood,  Eric Farber Ocean City, Kharique Irick Teaneck,  Eric Kessler Medford,   Durran Neil Pleasantville, Clifford Speller Pleasantville,  Justin Stewart Burlington,

7/4/03 Coach Rob Anderson: 'Bruce Davenport, Egg Harbor Township H.S. Class of 2003, will attend the New Mexico Military Institute, on an athletic scholarship.'

7/4/03 NJ Hoops: Chris Rose leads Bosco.

7/4/03 Roberto Diaz, NYC Finest - Harvard Winning/Losing Survey, I think it is an interesting survey, after participating in it and seeing the results.'

7/4/03 Mario Beras: 'Thursday night scores at Dyckman Park - Senior Division: Harlem Lions 44 vs T.G.T. Warriors for Christ 42, Knights 81 vs Bowen's Basketball 62.'

7/3/03 Pete Edwards IS8 teams and shedule is on the IS8 Nike Summer League, 2003 page.

7/3/03 Daily News: Malachi Wong -- Ex-hoop star slain, brother wounded in Bronx.

7/3/03 YungHershey: 'Jonathan Hart from Roselle. He is a 6'6 190 wing forward from Roselle, NJ. He is a 2004 senior, and his junior year, he averaged 15pts. and 7 rebs. His team was Group II State champions for NJ, and he was Second Team All Union County. He plays AAU with the NJ Roadrunners. He can literally jump out the gym, and he has a nice jump shot. He's very strong and can get to the basket. He also releashed the Top 10 colleges he would like to attend. 1.UConn, 2.Wake Forest, 3.Maryland, 4.Duke, 5.Syracuse, 6.Cincintti, 7.Boston College, 8.Miami (Fl), 9.St. Johns, 10.NC State.'

7/3/03 Coach Rock Eisenberg: '... please add the dates and times of our sessions at Tilden. THey are Monday through Thursday 1pm to 5pm and 6pm until 9pm July 1st until August 7th 2003.'

7/3/03 BOOKSNBALL: 'Check out the Vinny Aceto "On The Sidelines" show today at 5 p.m on 91.5 FM. He devotes an hour to discussing NYC & national hoop issues. Special guest Sonny Vaccaro, Director of adidas basketball is a special guest & offers several insights. Vinny is known as the voice of NYC PSAL sports and does a great job 24/7, 12 months a year promoting area high school sports.'

7/3/03 No UDC game tomorrow. The weekend schedule is on the UDC 2003 page.

7/3/03 Coach Artie Cox - sondayfoundation@aol.com: ' My thanks to Rich Kosik and Lincoln Sessoms for their kind words about my contribution to the lives of our young athletes. My goal is to develop the program to cover all the needs of our players.

Congratulations and good luck to SONDAY Express players Andrew Gabriel, rising 9th grader at Christ the King and Trevon Hughes, rising 10th grader at St Johns Northwestern (Wisconsin) on their selection to Camp Next, the Jr. Adidas ABCD Camp. The camp was held at the College of New Jersey from June 29th thru July 2nd. Brian Beckford rising Sr. at Christ the King will be displaying his skills at Nike All American Camp. Say a prayer for their success.'

7/3/03 Youth Prep Stars: 'PG Cliff Clinkscales led the Atlantic Celtics to victory over Tennessee Midstate Ballers 87-77. The Ballers upset Sports Academy of LA 77-72 to advance to the championship. The Celtics knocked off tough World Wide team 65-61 to advance to the championship. The Classic was full of talent.'

7/2/03 NYCBASKETS: 'Along with J. R. Smith, Juan Diego Palacios, Gavin Grant, Brian Laing and Sebastian Telfair the following will be also attending the ABCD Camp next week: Ricky Torres, Greg "Playstation" Johnson, John Oates, Josh Wright, Russell Robinson, Ronald Ramon, Keith Benjamin and Sundiata Gaines.'

7/2/03 Jbungies1: 'Sullivan County Community College lands a WG by the name of John Bervine out of Amityville, LI who played on three of their four NYS championships. He's about 6'3 170lbs and will play the 2 to3 for coach Depew. Long, rangy, wiry type kid; very athletic, needs work but after Sullivan he'll be a good one. Watch out JUCO world.'

7/1/03 NJO.com: Friars capture national summer cage crown.

7/1/03  Rich: 'Please post the following 2003 ABCD Adidas Camp schedule. Tuesday, July 8 2:00pm, 3:15pm & 4:30pm - games, 7:00pm, 8:15pm & 9:30pm - games.  Wednesday, July 9 2:00pm, 3:15pm & 4:30pm - games, 7:00pm, 8:15pm & 9:30pm - games. Thursday, July 10 2:00pm, 3:15pm & 4:30pm - games, 7:00pm, 8:15pm & 9:30pm - games. Friday, July 11 8:45am, 10:00am, 11:15am - games 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm - games, 7:00pm - Top 20 Underclassman Game 8:15pm - Top 20 Senior Game.

J. R. Smith, Juan Diego Palacios, Gavin Grant, Brian Laing and Sebastian Telfair are just a few of the players from our territory that will be in attendance.'

7/1/03 Coach John Staley: 'Henry Street Settlement is looking for three (3) H. S division girls teams 18u and (3) 16u teams. Tournament starts next week. For more information contact Coach John Staley, office: 212 254-3100 212 781-5021 Cell. 917 385-0806 or e-mail thecoach24@aol.com.'

7/1/03 Wayne Simone: 'One last thing about our event in July at the University of Maryland. We just were told we got some extra courts so we can take a few more teams -- The Maryland Invitational.'

7/1/03 Peter Fuhrman: 'St. Gregory the Great, 2003 Boys Fall Classic Basketball Tournament on October 3rd thru 13th, 2003 at St. Gregory the Great Parish Center, Nottingham Way Hamilton Square, New Jersey 08690. Ages 12-14 (Must be in 7th or 8th grades). Pool-Play (4 games guaranteed). Varsity High School Officials, 20-Team Maximum, Individual Trophies to Champions and Runner-Ups. All-Tournament Team Awards. $250 Team Entry Fee. Checks made payable to: St. Greg's Parish Athletic Committee, 49 Foy Drive, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690

Teams will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis! It may seem early to commit for a Fall tournament, but you should reserve your spot now! For more information, please call Peter Fuhrman at 609-631-8448 or Peter.Fuhrman@CareerMedia.com.   Special note: We also welcome your team's cheerleaders at no additional charge!'

7/1/03 Results from weekend games are on the UDC 2003 page.

7/1/03 There are team capsules for Hillside and Paterson Catholic on the And 1, 2003 page.

7/1/03 TheInsidersHoops.com 2004 National Top 50 includes # 5 PG Sebastian Telfair, # 14 SG/SF J.R. Smith, # 22 PF Tello Palacios, # 24 SG/PG A.J. Price, # 39 PG Josh Wright, # 43 SG Russell Robinson and # 49 PF Dayshaun Wright.

7/1/03 BOOKSNBALL: 'Just to let high school basketball fans know, the format at the adidas/ABCD camp (F.D.U.- Teaneck, New Jersey) has been changed this year. Playing dates are Tuesday, July 8th through Friday evening, July 11. After a one day session of academics & counseling (July 7) there will be three straight mornings of intensive basketball fundamental drills (8,9&10) conducted by a variety of NBA assistant coaches who are working at the camp. These drills start promptly at 8:45 a. m & conclude at 11 a.m. Any & all area coaches are invited to view these drills (the morning sessions are free) and hopefully pick up some pointers they can share with their players. Competitive games will be played the afternoons & evenings of July 8, 9 & 10. Friday, July 11 will include games starting at a.m. & ending by 3:30 p.m. The underclassmen All-star contest will be played at 6:30 p.m. & the Senior All-star game will start between 8 & 8:30 p.m. This game will be broadcast nationally on the new College Sport's Cable Network. There is an admission charge to the games in the afternoon & the evening.'