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Class of 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. Class of 2003 5/29/03 InsidersHoops: Class of 2003 Final Player Rankings include # 2 Luol Deng, # 7 Charlie Villanueva, # 25 Darryl Watkins, # 26 Sean Banks, # 36 Gary Ervin, # 41 Terrence Roberts, # 43 Chris Taft, # 57 Will Sheridan, # 67 Gary Forbes, # 76 Shagari Alleyne, # 78 Konimba Diarra, # 79 Michael Nardi, # 90 Louis McCroskey, # 94 Lamont Hamilton and # 99 Sammy Mejia. 5/6/03 College commitments - Sean Banks Memphis, Shagari Allegne Kentucky, Luol Deng Duke, Chris Taft Pitt, Gary Ervin - Miss. State, Charlie Villanueva - Illinois, Daon Merrit - Richmond, Quincy Douby - Rutgers, Jamar Nutter - Seton Hall, Mike Nardi - Villanova, Elliah Karone Clark - Miami, Sammy Mejia - DePaul, Curtis Stinson - Iowa State, Mamadou Diakhate Eastern Kentucky, Lamont Hamilton St Johns, Marquis Webb Rutgers, Terrence Roberts - Syracuse, Oumar Sylla Valparaiso, Arnaud Dahi - Old Dominion, Dante Milligan - Pitt, Grant Billmeier Seton Hall, Konimba Diarra - South Florida, Justin Marshall - Iona, Art Bowers - UMass, Tariq Atkins - Iona, Gary Forbes Virginia, Jessie Holley - North Carolina, Louie McCroskey - Syracuse, Brian Sisti - Hofstra, Marlon Smith - Penn State, John Kelly - Penn State, Japhet McNeil - East Carolina, Basir Mason Drexel, Kyle Neptune - Lehigh Eric Cangelosi ?, Nick Cangelosi - North Carolina (football), Antoine Aguido - Hofstra, Max Schafer - Princeton, Russ Carter - Notre Dame, Tyler Relph - West Virginia, Garfield Johns - Monroe, Tony Wilson - UNC-Greensboro, Mbania Narmbaye - LaSalle, Myles Orman - Marist, Trevoy Chambers - LIU, Roberto Felipe - NYU, Danny Falcon - NYU, Marvin Richardson - Virginia (football), Mike Kienke - Salisbury State, Dan Nawrocki - Johns Hopkins, Matt Ross - Fairleigh Dickinson, Brian Williams - Broward CC, Chris Bernard - Broward CC, Aaron Harvey - Broward CC, Anthony Bruin - Iona, Mike Beers - Siena, Mike Van Schaick - Fairfield, Tim Wall - St. Anselm, Andre King - Broward CC, Ibrahim Jaaber - Penn, Rashon Clarke - prep school ( Bridgeton, Maine), Ramel Bradley - prep school ( IMG, Florida), Kojo Mensah - prep school, Camaron Tyler - prep school ( Notre Dame Prep, Mass), Marcus Alston - Monmouth, Jayson Patterson - Fairleigh Dickinson, Joey Sandberg - UPenn (football), Ivan Marnika - Columbia, Wes Matthews - prep (either Gunnery or Trinity Pawling), Courtney Johnson - Albany, Karl Andersen - Quinnipiac, Dan Gentile - Colgate, Etienne Brower - Boston University, Randy Minto - Canisius, Darren Johnson - Manhattan, Richard Forbes - prep, Derrick Smith - prep, Corey Simmons - St. Thomas Aquinas College, Eric Bynes - Lackawanna College, Andy Walker - prep school, Nana Saunderson - Farmingdale. undecided - Darryl Watkins, Camel Drummond, Willie Irick, Robert Hines, Mitchell Beauford, Kirk Bunn, Edward Berrios, Lou Thompson, Richard Payton, Kendal Provet, Knowledge Miller, Kimani Blaize, Wesley Walker, Eric Hazard, Michael King, Julian Thomas, Cassius (CJ) Carpenter, Dexter Hall, David McSwaim, Sydir Mitchell, Emmanuel Estevez, Alex Buzbee, Corey Simmons, Steve Dyer, Montez Williamson, Dominic Lewis, Justin Freed, Shale Keating, Everett Morgan, Dominic Osei, Jamal Dart, Joe Spruill, Andrew Wright, Luis Nieves, Jamaal (Ricky) Mahorn, Jahkeem Washington, Andre Cole, Otoja Abit, LeJohn McFadden, Bobby Marcoux, Peter Garvey, Joey Vargas, Kaimondre Owes, Genc Selimi, Louis Rodriguez, Walter Murray 5/2/03 Newsday: Long Island basketball college commitments - Mamadou Diakhate, St. Mary's, Eastern Kentucky, Konimba Diarra, Our Savior New American, South Florida, Mike Kienke, East Rockaway, Salisbury State, Dan Nawrocki, Chaminade, Johns Hopkins, Matt Ross, Whitman, Fairleigh Dickinson, Brian Sisti, Northport, Hofstra, Oumar Sylla, Our Savior New American, Valparaiso. 5/5/03 Daily News: CK's Japhet McNeil picks East Carolina. 2/22/03 This table shows the comparative rankings for 28 seniors from this region's class of 2003 from PrepStars (PS 200+), Insiders Hoops (IH 100), Hoop Scoop (HS 200), ESPN (100), New Jersey Hoops (NJH is only NJ) and Apples Best Ballaz' (ABB is primarily NYC).
* indicates Hoop Scoop fifth year player national ranking. 1/7/03 COACHROB61 South Jersey Scouting Report Class of 2003 -- Bruce Davenport, 6' 6" WF, Egg Harbor Twp. NJ Versatile fundamental player, strong & athletic, intense defender, strong rebounder. Nice 12 to 18 foot shot. Trains with Healthy Cities Basketball Program. Ranked #41 class of 2003, The Hoop Scoop ( South Jersey-Phila-Northeastern, PA ) Sean Banks 6-8, Shagari Allegne 7-1, Darryl Watkins 6-11, Luol Deng 6-7, Chris Taft 6-9, Gary Ervin 6-1, Charlie Villanueva 6-8, Daon Merrit 5-9, Quincy Douby 6-2, JR Smith 6-4, Jamar Nutter 6-3, Mike Nardi, 5-11, Elliah Karone Clark 6-6, Mamadou Diakhate 6-5, Lamont Hamilton 6-9, Marquis Webb 6-3, Japhet McNeil 5-11, Marcus Alston 6-2, Marlon Smith 5-10, Terrence Roberts 6-7, Oumar Sylla 6-6, Arnaud Dahi 6-7, Dante Milligan, 6'8, Grant Billmeier 6-10, Camel Drummond 6-3. Konimba Diarra 6-9, Willie Irick 6-6, Art Bowers 6-3, Gary Forbes 6-5, Danny Falcon 6-7, Tony Wilson 6-1, Justin Marshall 6-6, Robert Hines 6-6, Jessie Holley 6-3, Louie McCroskey 6-4, Mitchell Beauford 5-10, Joey Sandburg 6-0, Tariq Atkins 6-3, Brian Sisti 6-6, Ramel Bradley 6-1, Eric Cangelosi 6-2, Nick Cangelosi 6-2, Wesley Matthews 6-1, Kirt Bunn 6-5. Edward Berrios 5-11, Brian Williams 6-6, Lou Thompson 6-8, Rashon Clark 6-5, Chris Bernard 6-0, Richard Payton 5-10, Elijah Muldrow 6-2, Max Schafer 5-11, Kendal Provet 6-0, Knowledge Miller 5-10, Matt Ross 6-6, Kimani Blaize 6-0 , Russ Carter 6-2, Wesley Walker 5-6, Eric Hazard 6-6, Michael King 6-0, Julian Thomas 6-8, Cassius (CJ) Carpenter 5-7, Dexter Hall 6-0. David McSwaim 6-4, Jason Patterson 6-0, Sydir Mitchell 6-3 Emmanuel Estevez 5-10, Cameron Tyler 5-10, Alex Buzbee 6-4, Corey Simmons 5-9, Kojo Mensah, 5-7, Courtney Johnson 5-11, Steve Dyer 6-2, Montez Williamson 6-4, Dominic Lewis 6-3, Justin Freed 6-5, Marvin Richardson 6-3, Shale Keating 5-10, Everett Morgan 6-1, Basir Mason 6-1, Dominic Osei 6-3, Jamal Dart 6-1. Ivan Marnika 6-4, Joe Spruill 6-1, Andrew Wright 5-11, Luis Nieves 6-4, Roberto Felipe 6-1, Jamaal (Ricky) Mahorn 6-2, Jahkeem Washington 5-9, Kyle Neptune, 6'4, Eric Bynes 5-10, Andre Cole 6-4, Otoja Abit 6'6, Tim Wall 6'4, LeJohn McFadden-6'3", Bobby Marcoux 6'7, Peter Garvey 5-8, Joey Vargas 5-9, Sean Banks 6-8 forward Bergen Catholic, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 6. 12/01 GB # 5. 4/02 JPM 'Small forward, power forward is long and quick with 3 point range and few post up moves. He needs toughness and consistency, but even now is a legitimate national top 25.' 5/29/00 2000 New York Metropolitan AAU Boys Championship at Island Garden: -- The Gauchos then won the 15u game 79 - 68 against the Brooklyn Bridge. The Gauchos attack had four double digit scorers: Chris Bernard (16), Marlon Smith (14), Sean Banks (11) and Dexter Hall (10). 6/26/00 Ivanthegod: 'Sean Banks - I have seen many players in the tri state area and this kid ranks up there with the top 25. He is a 6"5 swingman who plays down low for the 15 & under Gauchos team.(they lack a big man that's why). He played varsity as a freshman at Bergen Catholic and avareged 8.2 ppg and 5.3 boards in limited action. Next year he will be a big time player in the tri state area. He can shoot the ball and has an average handle and is very strong and can easily play the block when needed. Take a early look at this kid before he gets big. He plays in U.D.C with the Gauchos also and will be going to the nationals with them next week.You may wanna wait a couple of weeks as he is not 100% and has a lingering ankle injury.' 7/31/00 Fan mail from JKID2323: 'Joe Sandberg and Shaun Banks Underated - Shaun Banks has also stepped up averaging close to 13 a game throughout the Nationals and scored 21 in the National Championship game. In Colorado like Sandberg he stepped up when he had to scoring close to 16 a game and was also named to the BCI All American team.' 8/19/00 UDC, 2000 'In the other semi, the Gauchos led 33 - 24 at the half and throughout all but the final three seconds of the game. That's when Jason Wingate hit an and one runner in the lane to give the Church a 62 - 60 win. Wingate, Peter Sagery and Kimani Blaize each had 14 for the victors while Sean Banks had a game high 22 for the Gauchos.' Sagari Allegne 7-2, center, Bronx, NY. 12/01 GB # 2. 4/02 JPM 'He's made major strides in catching and shooting the ball (those foul shots look good) and is using both hands shooting close to the basket. He doesn't (and will never) have the body type to post up to the basket a la Shaq, so he's improved moving laterally to receive the post pass. Still mechnical and favors going to his right to shoot. He's cut high and will never have a strong base, but he needs to get stronger when extended, catching or shooting the ball. He was always an intimidating shot blocker and shot changer and he continues to be one.' 9/98: Bound for St. Raymonds, Sagari makes #10 nationally for Recruiter Online incoming freshmen. 9/17/98 Winston Kelly: 'Sad to report, a source of mine is advising me that not only did 6'11 Sagari Allegne freshman to be, not register at Rice, All Hallows, McClancy or Christ the King, but it appears he is redoing the 8th grade at Frederick Douglas.' 8/20/99 Winston@GameBall: 'Sagari Allegne will be attending Rice High School in September 1999. He recently successfully completed summer school at Rice High School. He will also be competing on Rice's varsity team as a freshman.' Web note: Sagari is on the Rice varsity roster, but has not suited up this season. Academics? 8/25/99 Cee Gee: 'Sagari is going to be a good one too, everyone is looking for the monster or for him to be dominant and he will be. Sagari was alot better than advertised and at 7-2 he blocked everything near the rim. He plays with emotion and that is a great sign. In the one on one competition he was awesome. Mark my words this kid will be a pro.' 1/00: Sagari is on the Rice varsity roster but is not suiting for games. Academics, again? 9/4/00 LFBALL: 'On Sunday I decided to drive from New Jersey to Queens to see "The Games" as Nathan Blue labeled them. I could not believe the talent I saw. Sagari Alleyne against Peter Ramos in the first game. Both sophs and over 7 ft 1. Peter scored around 20 but Sagari despite scoring only 14 or so was the most impressive. Up and under for dunks, turn around jump shots, Sagari had the whole package.' Darryl Watkins 6-11, Paterson Catholic, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 3. 4/02 JPM 'Thin but has wide shoulders and good hands. Mobile but needs to work on conditioning. He's inconsistent and fades late in games.' 4/1/02 JSHUTTLESWURTH: 'Playaz Spring Fling In the championship game the Tim Thomas Playaz won their own tournament in workman fashion over Baltimore Blue 83-69. In the second half the Playaz held on with the superb plays of juniors Sean Banks and Darryl Watkins. Watkins wasn't so much of an offensive presence but he dominated the game with his defense finishing the game with 11 blocks 7 alone in the second half and altering shots throughtout the game.' 3/7/02 NorthJersey.com: Memorable head-to-head duel -- Darryl Watkins and Joe Sandberg. And No denying BC. 9/29/01 NJO: Judge reinstates tranfers - Darryl Watkins and Collin Bailey - barred by NJSIAA ruling. Luol Deng 6-7, forward Blair Academy, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 1. 4/26/02 ihigh.com: 'Blair Academy (N.J.) forward Loul Deng took a trip to see Duke this past weekend. 4/17/01 Coach Mike Cervellino's NJ Showcase roster had sophs Russ Carter, Luol Deng and Camel Drummond. 6/6/00 Jake Summers: 'Blair Academy: a small prep school in New Jersey has been the center of attention recently. After star guard 6'3 Royal Ivey committed to top 25 Texas, Blair has been noted as being a basketball hot spot in New Jersey. They have just recruited three new players in 6'8 Charlie Villanueva, 6'0 Roberto Felipe, and 6'3 Mike Goia. Charlie, who is arguably the top player in NYC in the class of 2002 has joined 6'7 Loul Deng who is the brother of Ajou Deng who plays for UCONN.' Chris Taft 6-9 forward, Xaverian, Bklyn. 12/01 GB # 3. 9/16/02 All Star Report: 'Ben Howland's Pittsburgh Panthers may have struck out on Foust and Lavender, but they struck gold over the weekend with a commetment from 6'10 F/C Chris Taft from Xaverian HS in Brooklyn, NY. Taft is among the nation's most polished prospects at the offensive end of the floor, possessing excellent footwork and the ability to score around the basket with either hand. Taft's finnesse game should compliment 6'9 265 lbs. workhorse center Walter Waters well as they become the Panthers' frontcourt of the future.' 4/02 JPM 'He's developing a wider body. Offensively he's a solid post player with good footwork and positioning. Unlike many big men, Chris will stay down low and not roam the perimeter. He can shoot up to 15' but often short arms the ball. Gets the job done defensively with good instincts, footwork and positioning, rather than great hops. Unfortunately, Chris had a mediocre game against Shagari in the CHSAA playoffs.' 4/29/02 Coach Gary Charles: 'I.S. 8 Saturday night Chris Taft has definitely arrived.. Anything that came off the rim, he dunked it. He made a nice half hook shot over a player who I think is the best defensive player in the country in Jason Fraser. Although some of the shots he made were because Jason slid over to help and no one rotated down, it was not hard to see just how talented that young man is.' 6/12/99 John P. Miciotta: 'Since the Philadelphia contingent was late due to traffic, the festivities kicked off with a game featuring some of Brooklyn's top grammar school talent. They shared the spotlight with 6'2" Chris Taft, a rangy and quick forward who was everywhere in pressure defense and whose quickness and hustle combined with McNeil's point guard play lead the way for their white clad team.' 11/99: Chris is not on the Xaverian varsity. No freshmen and only one sophomore, Casweel Smith, made coach Alesi's roster. 6/19/00 John P. Miciotta: 'The 16u championship game between Riverside and Brooklyn USA provided a wonderful glimpse into the future of New York City hoops. Riverside was considerably smaller but used the quickness passing ability of Christ the King's Kelvin Nelson and All Hallows' Rickey Soliver ... and the shooting ability of Rice's Keydren Clark to forge an early 22 point lead. Brooklyn used a stifling press, the inside power of Xaverian's Chris Taft and Boys and Girls' Amadou Fall, plus the typically stellar play of Sebastian Telfair to come all the way back and win by 14. Gary Ervin, 6-1 Robeson, NY. 5/12/02 All Star Report: Sabes Foundation Invitational Class of 2003 Evaluations includes - Jeremy Tiers: '6-1 175 lbs. PG Brooklyn (NY) Robeson, Riverside Church. Jet quick guard. Has no trouble getting into the lane. Good shooter. Aggressive defender racked up a lot of steals. Will join Quincy Douby at St. Thomas More next season.' 4/16/01 Daily News: 'First team all city -- Robeson guard Gary Ervin grabs the fifth spot. While teammate Kenny Adeleke might have received more pub in the early part of the season, the junior was key in leading the Eagles to a 27-2 record and a run to the PSAL title game. He averaged 16 points and a surprising nine boards despite being a point guard.' 4/01 Real Scout: 'Gary Irvin 5-11 Right Handed Nickname "CornBread" Gary was my PSAL Player of the year. Most college coaches say he has the "New York City attitude." Which is " I don't care who you are, I'm coming at you and you better come at me!" I think that's what makes him just as good as the other guards in NYC and maybe even in the United States after this summer. With the constant work on his jumper. Gary will even be more fun to watch ths summer. AAU Team: Long Island Panthers. Charlie Villanueva 6-8 forwarde Blair Academy, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 2. 12/01 GB # 1 4/30/02 Nathan Blue: 'Charlie Villanueva one of the Top 5 players in America has had some of the top schools flocking up to Blair Academy in Blairstown New Jersey since the begining of the month. So far Seton Hall, St. John's, Villanova, Kentucky, Hofstra, Syracuse, Illinois, and Tennessee have all been there within the last couple of weeks. Florida, UNC, USC, Miami, are still up in the air over a visit.' 4/02 JPM 'Woodhaven native was reclassified for this group. He is a great small forward scorer, a good shooter to 3 point range and finishes on the break. Charlie has the tools to play defense - long arms and quickness but doesn't yet put in the effort.' 12/8/99 Daily News: Villanueva Scores 30 as Newtown Rolls. 1/5/00 Daily News 'Newtown 67, Bryant 49: Host Newtown clung to a 34-31 lead at halftime but opened the second half with a 14-0 run to put it away. Charlie Villanueva had 29 points and 14 rebounds.' 1/16/00 realscout: 'I respect your list but how can you leave the Gameball #3 ranked who should be #1. ABCD this summer 6-7 185 lbs shooting Guard Charlie Villanueva and Roberto Felipe 6-2 165 PG third leading scorer in five-star Basketball camp the last week in the rising tenth grade division. Both are from Newtown in Queens. I think after talking to some people you'll hear how could you forget him or better them. I like the idea of the top players from this class but these to players should make you update the class more rapidly. By he way Villanueva is avg 22pts 13rbs and Newtown is 14-2. Felipe just became eligible because of a transfer. He is currently 6th man on varsity.' 6/8/00 Newsday: Charlie Villanueva, a Newsday basketball first-team all-Queens selection this season for Newtown, said yesterday he will transfer to Blair Academy, a prep school in Blairstown, N.J. Daon Merritt 5-9 point guard, St Raymond 12/01 GB # 6. 4/02 JPM 'Good things can come in small packages. Daon's quick, strong and a good shooter to nearly 3 point range. He's pesky on defense. Daon's improved academically and if the SAT is there he's a high D1 prospect.' 5/27/00 realscout@webtv.net: 'Daon had a great tournament brought his team to the championship game getting past Rebel, Mount Vernon, Gauchos, and losing by one point to LI Panthers. The big question for the Rookie of the year award winner is can he get his act together? Is this the beginning of a summer legend or a high school star?' 6/19/00 LFBALL: Daon Merritt is a future star if he can control his emotions. Word is Prep school or Cardozo HS for him in the fall. If those do not work out, he may wind up at a pretty good public school in NJ. 6/20/00 The Apple's Best High School Ballaz' -- Player Evaluations from the Rumble -- 16u division: Daon took his IS8 rookie of the year reputation to the Rumble and definitely showed he deserved it. He scored 30 against the Church and 25 against the Brooklyn Beasts, using a combination of speed, quickness, strength and a good outside shot.' 9/4/00 LFBALL: 'On Sunday I decided to drive from New Jersey to Queens to see "The Games" as Nathan Blue labeled them. Speaking of St. Raymond's, Daon Merritt, though only a rising sophomore, played in the second game. If there is a better sophomore guard in the area than this guy, please let me know. I know about the kid from Paterson Catholic who I think is outstanding. But this kid could be one of the all-time greats if he keeps his head right.' Quincy Douby 6-2 guard Grady, NYC (GB #11, HS #8). 5/12/02 All Star Report: Sabes Foundation Invitational Class of 2003 Evaluations includes - Jeremy Tiers: '6-3, 185 lbs. 2G Brooklyn (NY) Grady, Riverside Church. Senior is bound for St. Thomas More. Excellent ball control. Thrives in transition setting. Was average shooting the ball from the perimeter. Borderline high major prospect.' 6/1/00 Coach Jack Ringel: 'The Grady Falcons have been playing as a team in the IS275 HS tournament and doing fine. The sleeper for next year is 6\2 soph Quincy Douby. He is an Eric Leslie clone with a better shot. He just got back from Albany with the Gauchos.' JR Smith 6-6, Lakewood, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops #10. 5/15/02 All Star Report: Southern Invitational Recap -- Boo Williams team dispatched an ultra talented Tim Thomas Playaz (Gold) squad 84-65 in the championship game. From the Playaz, ... having a strong tournament from the Playaz was versatile 6-5 swingman J.R. Smith. This outstanding athlete is looking to play two sports in college and is considering a high-major wide receiver prospect as well, according to All-Star Sports Rob Matera.' 4/1/02 JSHUTTLESWURTH: 'Playaz Spring Fling In the championship game the Tim Thomas Playaz won their own tournament in workman fashion over Baltimore Blue 83-69. The first half was up and down and two things that had the Playaz up 43-35 were 4 techs called on Baltimore Blue and the hot hand of J.R. Smith. Smith, a junior from Lakewood, NJ, who is known widely in Jersey for basketball and football, he is even more of a national name on the gridiron as a wide reciever. But after today's first half he looked like he could make a national name in both sports. He hit 5 threes and all but one came from NBA distance. He ended the half with 15 points on the way to a total of 17 for the game.' 4/07/02 NJO JR Smith possesses untapped potential 3/6/02 DaddyBnice: 'Neptune's train is still rolling with a 75 to 68 victory over Monmouth Reg. for the Central Jersey Group3 Championship. Neptune next faces Lakewood HS with it's 6' 6 high flying junior J.R.Smith who leads the Shore Area in scoring.' 1/10/02 bayshore: 'St Anthony 62 – Lakewood 46. Lakewood’s 6’5” Jr. J. R. Smith had 13 enduring a 6-22 night from the floor. He’ll probably fall asleep with a hand in his face tonight.' Jamar Nutter 6-3 forward, Seton Hall Prep NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 5. 4/02 JPM 'Mr. Intensity. He's the best competitor for this class in the region - a Terry Dehere with a better body and explosiveness. He's got a solid mid range shot though not a consistent threat from three. But he can stick it and can be a very good clutch shooter. Also he can post many off guard sized players because of his strength. Jamar plays great on and off the ball defense. He's a high D1 prospect.' 6/5/99 FullCourtMag: '2003 6-1 Jamar Nutter West Orange NJ. There is a war going on over where this kid will go to high school and what AAU team this kid will play for.' 7/6/99 Full Court Mag: 'Class of 2003 National Rankings includes: 8. Jamar Nutter 6-2 SG Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, NJ). 1/23/00 Frank: ' Homeless classic match-up - Freshman phenon Jamar Nutter had a great game. His ballhandling and aggressive play earmarked him as a star of the future.' 1/23/00 LFBALL: 'The frosh guard on SHP, Jamar Nutter, will be outstanding next season.' 2/18/00: Frank: 'The 54th annual Essex County Tournament SemiFinal Round will be played tomorrow at Essex County College in Newark. Since the injury to Marcus Toney-El, Seton Hall has become somewhat of a different club. They still run the same half-court sets but in recent games their perimeter game has improved drastically. Jamar Nutter and Tyrone Barley, in particular, are doing more breaking down their defenders off the dribble and drilling jump shots from long range. Mike Nardi, 5-11, St. Patricks, NJ. Blue Ribbon, 8/01 NJ Hoops # 9. 4/02 JPM 'Good shooter but streaky. He can be too fast; so needs to harness his game. He's an ok defender but his size is a concern. Mending from broken foot. Mike's a mid major prospect.' 7/6/99 Full Court Mag: 'Class of 2003 National Rankings includes: 46. Mike Narde 5-11 PG St. Patrick’s (Elizabeth, NJ). 11/23/99 Coach Chris Chevannes: 'The St. Patrick Celtics have three things we can count on - defense, depth & Boyle. Soph. Mohammed Wilson, Sam Lake, Travis DaGroat, Cassius Carpenter, Mike Nardi will all share the point.' 1/23/00 Frank: 'Homeless classic - Coach Boyle started his own freshman, 5-11 Michael Nardi. He did not hurt the Celtics, but Sam Lake and Payoute made more contributions.' Elliah (Karron) Clark 6-6, Lincoln, NY. 12/01 GB # 3. 4/02 Elliah is playing for Brooklyn Bridge at IS8 this spring. Since he will be eligible for college with this group, I'll keep him on this list. 4/02 JPM 'Elijah and Karron Clarke are indeed one in the same person. And he has been listed all year as a junior although he is in his 4th year of school. He spent what was his "9th grade year" at Banneker before transferring to Spingarn in DC and then returning to Brooklyn this season and enrolling at Lincoln. He is a very good student so I am not sure if he is headed to prep school as a post graduate or has been re-classified due to credits lost with the move or what may have been a hectic year. I do know that Elijah is a kid who does not need prep school to get eligible but simply to keep playing.' 4/02 JPM 'Eliah Clarke is a quick and long swingman who can guard both wing positions. Sacrificed his perimeter game as the year went along to help the Railsplitters on the boards but is a good outside shooter. Easily a mid-to-high division one prospect who's just 17 and will get better as he gets stronger.' 4/28/02 Matt Grasso: 'Tonight in one of the most highly anticipated exhibition games ever at IS8 in Jamaica Queens, Brooklyn Bridge took on last summer's #1 team in the country, the Long Island Panthers.... The player that benefitted the most was Karron Clarke. This kid really showed his skills tonight and that he can be a high energy player on the next level. Syracuse and Georgetown are very high on him and for good reason. He was picking the Panthers apart with his moves around the hoop as well as his ability to finish in traffic which included a few thunderous dunk. One of those dunks was a shot fake pass into an alley-oop from Lebron. With all of these stars on the court, he was the one that really stole the show. 4/14/02 NY Post All PSAL Hoops: 'It's popular to believe that the Railsplitters won the PSAL title only because of Sebastian Telfair, but anyone who actually watched them knows without the big, athletic Clarke manning the paint, Lincoln wouldn't have had a chance at the crown. "He was so consistent for us," said head coach Dwayne Morton. "On days Sebastian wasn't playing well for us, Elliah became the man. On the other days, he did exactly what we needed him to do." Like grab rebounds. He pulled down 13 a game, while scoring nearly 20. Although he has received offers from Big East schools, Clarke, who just turned 17, will likely head to prep school for a year.' 4/16/02 Daily News: 'Somehow this 6-6 senior was often overlooked this season. Averaging 16 points and 12 rebounds, he was the perfect complement to Telfair. The senior came up huge in the city title game, with his 16 rebounds in a low-scoring game clearly the difference. Clarke is looking at Syracuse.' Mamadou Diakhate 6-5, St. Marys LI. 12/01 GB # 8. 4/02 JPM 'Muscular, competitive small forward who is a baseline shooter. Dou finds ways to score. Probably lacks the lateral quickness to defend the two spot at the next level. He's a mid to high major prospect.' 3/23/02 Newsday: Mamadou Diakhate: Better Late Than... Big 3rd quarter leads St. Mary’s into state final. 2/13/02 Abman55: 'Attended St. Dominic vs St. Mary's last night at St.Dominic in Oyster Bay.....Final score was St.Doms 70 St.Marys 67 in ot....great and exciting game in front of crowd of 2000 plus . St Mary's 6 4 Jr. from Africa Mamadou Diakhate had 16 pts and missed a potential game tying shot at the buzzer to end the game....also had a costly technical foul in the fourth quater.' 1/12/02 Newsday: Mamadou Diakhate (25) Leads St. Mary's Past St. Dominic. Lamont Hamilton 6-9, Milford Academy, Ct. 12/01 GB # 10. 4/02 JPM 'Lamont was briefly eligible at Bishop Ford and has verballed to St. Johns. He is a wide body, runs well, has good hands and uses clever positioning for rebounds. He's too wide to be much of a leaper. Limited offense. He's more of a center than a power forward.' . 4/18/02 Hoop Scoop Visitors: 'It's finally official for 6'9 Lamont Hamilton from Milford (Academy) CT, who is ranked #52 nationally in the junior class by the Hoop Scoop. If you will recall, we've been telling you that Hamilton was a done deal for St. John's ever since we saw him February at the National Prep School Invitational Tournament and he's exactly what the doctor ordered (an impact player inside) for Red Storm head coach Mike Jarvis.' 12/4/00 Daily News: Bishop Ford: With two returning starters in 6-4 forward Robert Legister (14.5 points a game last year) and 6-2 guard Mark Riley (13.8 points last year), Ford could improve on its 3-11 mark of last season. The emergence of 6-6 junior center Lamont Hamilton (6.6 ppg) could make the Falcons a force. 10/6/99 THREEDEE25: 'Bishop Ford, NYC - The center spot could be manned by Lamont Hamilton (6'6 soph.). He provides another big strong body to the mix.' Marquis Webb 6-3 guard, Paterson Catholic. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 4. 4/02 JPM 'Love his high energy game. He's like Diakite; not as much height but better lateral movement on defense. Offensively he's got great hops, and is a catch and shoot player who needs to work on his handle and shot off the dribble. Mid D1 prospect. 2/16/00 NJO Paterson Catholic 99, North 13th Street Tech 77: Freshman guard Marquis Webb struck for 15 of his 20 points in the first half when Paterson Catholic built a 43-30 lead in Paterson. 2/21/00 BRO: Marquis Webb - Frosh lifts Paterson Catholic. 6/19/00 Ball4Life: 'The Tim Thomas Playaz are the Real Deal -- The 17s speaks for them self's winning the Championship. The 16s have a Bomb Squad. including freshman Marquis Webb - he is an excellent shooter and defender.
4/02 JPM 'Arguably Japhet is the purest 'pass first' point guard in the class. He's good at all passes, drive and dish, kick out, fast break and entry to the post. He's still thin but getting thicker. Japhet has quick hands and gets lots of steals. He struggled when academic and discipline problems took away two teammates who were capable scorers. With a full arsenal this year he'll use his weapons as well as any point guard around.' 8/8/98: The MVP of the 12-13 year old division for the McMichael tournament in Ravenswood Park was Japhet McNeil the great point man from St. Vincent Ferrer's CYO program. 6/12/99 John P. Miciotta: Since the Philadelphia contingent was late due to traffic, the festivities kicked off with a game featuring some of Brooklyn's top grammar school talent. The tilt did indeed feature two of the city's top point guard prospects; 8th grader Japhete McNeil and 7th grader Sebastian Telfair. The two lightning quick point men traded dazzling drives, stellar defense and no look passes for an interesting and entertaining glimpse into the future of City Hoops. The best thing about both of those guys is that they are both superb leaders who gave their teams poise and confidence in the face of heavy defensive pressure. That leadership ability, more than any one attribute makes them worthy successors in the seemingly endless line of great New York City floor leaders. 11/26/99 KyleYeldell: 'I saw CTK's freshman team play today. They are solid. Jafette McNeil is the best FR passer I've ever seen. He straps up on D and leads the break. He has a good handle too.' 2/16/00 Real Scout: 'The next breed of NYC finest. Will be a fun guard to watch progress the next couple of years. Has the talent to play varsity next year.'
Marlon Smith 6-0, point guard, Molloy, NY. Blue Ribbon, 12/01 GB # 17. 4/02 JPM 'Marlon began high school at Dwight before transferring to Molloy. He was highly regarded coming in but has had some trouble living up to the hype. As of this year's playoffs he seems to be arriving. Marlon is a scoring point guard who plays good D.' 8/22/98 CityWide Biddy finals: Gauchos take the Church 50 - 45 as MVP Marlon Smith and Marvin McCullough score 19 and 16 points for the 'chos. 8/25/99 Cee Gee: 'Smith is a fine talent, he has all those New York point guard skills, but he can shoot the ball. So people complained that Marlon shot the ball too much, maybe he did but so did a lot of other kids. Smith is a tremedous ball-handler and when the ball is in his hands something is going to happen, he's either going to score, drop a dime, or get fouled. Only going into the 9th and still learning the game watch out.' 1/3/00 Daily News: Much-Hyped Marlon Smith Will Run With Molloy. 1/3/00 Winston @ Gameball: 'I covered championship day at the Island Garden Holiday tournament yesterday. Division 10th & 9th grades - The Gauchos led by freshman phenom and MVP Marlon Smith, Molloy and Dominic Lewis, soph Christian Brown -Rice, freshman -Julian Thomas - St. Raymond's beat St. Martin's CYO from Amityville in a day filled double eliminations to win the championship.' Terrence Roberts 6-9, St Anthony, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 22.5/15/02 All Star Report: Southern Invitational Recap -- 'Boo Williams team dispatched an ultra talented Tim Thomas Playaz (Gold) squad 84-65 in the championship game.From the Playaz, Terrance Roberts was named to the All-Tournament squad. The lithe big man looked like a force to be reckoned with in the paint. He showed pogo-stick like ability in the paint, getting off the ground quick and finishing strong.' 4/02 JPM 'Terrence was injured until this year, but he broke out with the Friar TOC winners. Shares site's most improved player award with Neptune's Marcus Alston. With the three St Ant's guards graduating, Terrence is positioned to be a major factor for Bob Hurley's team next year. He has the strength to play the post and the agility to run the floor.' 3/15/02 NJO: Terrence Roberts -- He's Rarin' to Go. 2/17/02 Jojogunne: 'St. Anthony's (NJ) 60, St. Dominic (LI) 49. The Friars' tenacious defense, slick passing and sharp shooting were too much for the Bayhawks to withstand at home. St. Anthony's led by as many as 18. Guard Donald Copeland connected on four or five threes and center Terrence Roberts had several impressive jams to lead St. Anthony's attack.' Oumar Sylla 6-6, Our Savior, New American, LI. 12/01 GB # 7. 5/12/02 All Star Report: Sabes Foundation Invitational Class of 2003 Evaluations includes - Jeremy Tiers: '6-7 180 lbs. WF Centereach (NY) Our Savior New American, G-Rebs. Good perimeter shooter. Slow, awkward release, but it goes in. Decent athlete. Willing to battle inside for the rebound. Active off the ball on offense. Needs to improve lateral quickness to defend the more athletic wings. Mid to high major prospect.' 4/28/02 Louis Xifaras: 'Good shooter off the dribble. Plays solid defense and reads the ball well. Good rebound and shot blocker for his size. Solid handle.' 4/18/02 CBS Sportsline: 'Oumar Sylla -- Sylla, a 6-6 swingman from Out Savior is already is committed to Valparaiso -- watch for coach Ron Stelzer's Pioneers to be a major player on the high school and prep scene next winter.' 10/24/01 COACH32: 'Brian Sisti --- 6' 8'' Junior from Northport HS LI NY was also named to Street and Smiths Honorable Mention All America Team making Brian one of 13 players chosen from Long Island. Along with Oumar Sylla and Konimba Diarra -- Our Savior New America, Rich Payton -- Amityville, make it four players from Minuteman Press AAU Team to be honored.' 4/11/01 COACH32: 'Minute Man Press won the Charlie Weber 16 under division at Villanova this past weekend going 6-0 for the tourney. With a front line of 6' 10 Konimba Diarra, 6' 7 Brian Sisti and 6' 6 Oumar Sylla MMP drew much attention from scouts Arnaud Dahi 6-7 Life Center, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # NR. 4/02 All Star Report: '6'7 210 lbs. WF from Life Center Academy in Burlington, NJ. Played for the New Jersey All-Stars. Terrific perimeter shooter with a textbook stroke and great elevation. Excellent athlete who finishes plays above the rim. Strength to play inside. Good rebounder and shotblocker. Needs to work on his game off the dribble. Inconsistent. Too much conversation with the referees. Native of the Ivory Coast. High major prospect.' Dante Milligan, 6'8 forward Trinity, Pawling NY. 4/02 JPM 'Dante Milligan, a 6'8" forward originally from the Bronx who I have seen in several tournaments for the Gauchos. He is at Trinity Pawling, and will draw looks from mid and high majors so if you decide to move Clarke, Milligan should be added. He is a thin 6'8" forward who uses a nose for the ball, and quickness to be a very good rebounder. Not strong but he keeps moving and makes himself hard to box out. Good shooter to 15 feet.' 7/6/01 BERASM: 'The Harlem Lions Senior Team finally made their debut @ Dyckman Summer League yesterday. They played against Team And 1 (Jim Couch Foundation). The final score was 41-38 Lions. Team And 1 was led by Dante Milligan with 18 pt. and 12rebs (9 offensive).' Grant Billmeier 6-10 Power Forward, St Patrick, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 10. 4/02 JPM 'Ok touch for a big man but it comes and goes. Even at his best, Grant lumbers. His stamina is questionable. An Ivy league or mid major prospect. 9/98: Grant played well for the Central Jersey Hornets this summer. At the Eastern Invitational in July he was named to the junior all-star team. 1/99: FullCourtMag #17 nationally in their class of 2003 list?! Maybe that's why Grant is no longer rated by NJ Hoops. 7/6/99 Full Court Mag: 'Class of 2003 National Rankings includes: 10. Grant Billmeier 6-9 C Pennington Prep (Pennington, NJ). 8/25/99 Cee Gee: 'I love his game, he plays hard and he finishes. Grant is another example why you can't teach 6-10, a year ago people at Junior ABCD some people thought he was garbage, I thought he was great he scored 27 points against my team and they were all lay-ups or dunks. This year at our camp he played great all week, he offensive game is getter better, and he's getting stronger, I see why coaches are going crazy in Jersey.' 1/00 NJO: Frosh is center of attention. 6/18/00 NJ Hoops: Grant Billmeier to St. Pat. Camel Drummond 6-7 forward West Orange, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 16 4/28/02 T-bone: 'Camel Drummond is at West Orange Hs now... Very strong around the basket,, (Karl Malone Clone) very athletic for his size and strength.. Mid to Low D-1 prospect... ' 4/02 Camel is playing for the New Jersey Wildcats AAU team this summer. 4/17/01 Coach Mike Cervellino's NJ Showcase roster had sophs Russ Carter, Luol Deng and Camel Drummond. 4/28/00 Glenn Bynes: Top Ten for each class in New Jersey. Class of 2003 (Top 15) * Camel Drummond Monclair Kimberly. Konimba Diarra 6-9, Our Savior New American, LI. 12/01 GB # 9. 4/28/02 Louis Xifaras: 'Strong post presence, finishes strong. Needs to work on box skills. Soft hands inside.' 4/11/01 COACH32: 'Minute Man Press won the Charlie Weber 16 under division at Villanova this past weekend going 6-0 for the tourney. With a front line of 6' 10 Konimba Diarra, 6' 7 Brian Sisti and 6' 6 Oumar Sylla MMP drew much attention from scouts. 11/28/01 Fyareball13: 'Our Savior New American is a very talented team that consists of Jamar Wilson (Co Albany) sr, Walter Murray jr, Oumar Sylla jr, Konimba Diarra jr, and Tell-Diego Tajo soph.
5/12/02 All Star Report: Sabes Foundation Invitational Class of 2003 Evaluations includes - Jeremy Tiers: Cleans up misses around the basket. Uses size very well. Executed spin move in the post all weekend. Put the ball on the floor and was effective most of the time. Mid major prospect. 4/02 JPM 'Willie benefits from playing power forward for undersized Riverside Church team. He's physical, an undersized 4 who is a ferocious rebounder. Limited offensively, he's a low major prospect.' 4/02 All Star Report: 'PF from Teaneck HS in Teaneck, NJ. Played for Riverside Church. Irick is a tough banger. Excellent rebounder and garbage man in the paint. Strong, but not a great athlete. Mid major prospect.' 2/20/00 LFBALL: 'The great fresman from Teaneck is Willie Irick, 6 ft 4 or 5 and strong. Will be a real player.' Art Bowers 6-3, St Benedict, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 7. 4/02 JPM 'Art is a scorer not a shooter, reminiscent of Lenny Brown of Xavier and Maine Institute. He makes plays and is a terrier on defense. A solid mid major prospect.' 4/02 Art is playing for T1T this summer. Gary Forbes 6-5, forward Benjamin Bannister, NY. 12/01 GB # 12. 4/02 JPM 'An athletic, long, catch and shoot guy who played well at the Wheelchair Classic. Offensively he runs the court and rebounds well but needs to work on his dribbling. He's a good rebounder because of the way he goes after the ball. Gary is all arms and legs so he may grow a few more inches. Defensively, he's a liability - too slow for the 3, too weak for the 4. He's a low major prospect, but with an upside and could go higher.' 4/02 Gary is playing for the Church, Future Stars at IS8 this spring. Danny Falcon 6-7, Don Baosco Prep, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 25. 4/02 As usual Danny and DBP teammate, Mike Wasilenko are playing at IS8 this spring with the Jersey Jaguars. 2/23/02 NorthJersey.com: Danny Falcon ignites Don Bosco joyfest. Tony Wilson 6-1 guard Linden, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 21. 6/00 Newark Rams - director and coach, Brian Crawford. It's been a banner season for the Rams so far. In the last two months their 15u, 16u and 19u teams have won the NJ Sate AAU championships, guaranteeing them a trip to Orlando, Fl. for the AAU nationals. The 15u team roster features freshmen - SHP's Mike Nardi, Newark Eastside's 6-4 David McSwaim, 6-2 Roselle's 6-2 Jesse Holley and the Linden's 5-10 Tony Wilson. Justin Marshall 6-5 center, Christ the King, NYC. 12/01 GB # 11. 4/28/02 Louis Xifaras: 'Developing a very sweet long range jumpshot.' 4/02 JPM 'Justin is 6-7 and 205 pounds. He has great tools, runs the court, has a nose for the ball and can shoot up to 15 feet. But Justin's too nice - he's not physical, lacks intensity and consistency. He has a huge upside but it hasn't happened yet.' 2/00 Real Scout: 'Good post player. With a sweet touch around the hoop. Could be a force for CTK next year on varsity with steady improvement.' Robert Hines 6-6, forward St Patrick, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 20. 4/02 Robert is getting around this summer. He's playing with the New Jersey Hornets, New Jersey Wildcats and the New Jersey Celtics this summer. 2/25/02 Ryan Biddulph: 'As for St. Pat's, even with Williams out, I believe they still have an edge with Hines and Billmeir down low.' 1/24/02 Glenn Bynes: 'New Jersey Wildcats players are on the "BALL" this season. Robert Hines has become a valuable adition to an already powerful St. Pat's team in Elizabeth.' Jessie Holley 6-2 guard Roselle, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 15. 4/02 Jessie is a wide receiver and another Jersey high profile football prospect on this list along with Joey Sandburg (rb), Nick Cangelosi (qb), Alex Buzbee (te) and JR Smith (wr). 2/29/00 Frank: 'NJ State Tournament - Freshman Jesse Holley had 13 points to lead Roselle to a 49-36 win over Governor Livingston.' 3/4/00 Frank: '17-9 Roselle defeated 19-6 Hanover Park 59-47 in Group 2 Section 2 semi-final action. Freshman guard Jessie Holley once again led the way with 20 points.' Newark Rams - director and coach, Brian Crawford. 6/00 It's been a banner season for the Rams so far. In the last two months their 15u, 16u and 19u teams have won the NJ Sate AAU championships, guaranteeing them a trip to Orlando, Fl. for the AAU nationals. The 15u team roster features freshmen - SHP's Mike Nardi, Newark Eastside's 6-4 David McSwaim, 6-2 Roselle's 6-2 Jesse Holley and the Linden's 5-10 Tony Wilson. Louie McCroskey 6-4, St Raymond, NY. 12/01 GB # 23. 4/02 JPM 'Typical Raven player. Louie is a rangy swingman who rebounds like Henry Darymple of Georgia Tech fame. But he's not a shooter and has a weak handle - a mid major prospect.' 4/16/02 Daily News first team CHSAA Manhattan, Bronx 'With Villanova-bound Allen Ray on the shelf most of the season, McCroskey took over the leadership role for the Ravens and flourished. The 6-2 junior averaged 15.4 points a game as undermanned St. Ray's reached the CHSAA quarterfinals.' Mitchell Beauford, 5'10 point guard, Christ the King, NYC. 12/01 GB # 26. 4/02 JPM 'An undersized catch and shoot two guard who is a good on the ball defender using his solid frame (he was a football prospect entering hs) even when giving up four plus inches. Mitchell is a low major prospect but he could go higher. Despite his size his ability to finish in transition and at the rim could push him to a mid major level. ' 11/26/99 KyleYeldell: 'I saw CTK's freshman team play today. Mitchell Beauford is a very good scorer with great instincts. He can jump out the gym, as he dunked on the break at only 5'10". 1/00: Mitchell is playing for the Student Athlete junior team at IS8 this winter with Steve Dyer, Wesley Walker, Tariq Atkins and Corey Simmons. John Kelly 6-10, DePaul, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 11. 4/02 John is playing with Sandy Pyonin's New Jersey Roadrunners this summer. 4/18/02 Donofrio Classic 2002 Semifinal -- New Jersey Roadrunners 63, Sonny Hill Seniors 56: Randy Foye scored 19 points, DeWitt Maxwell had 13, Pierre Mitchell added 12 and John Kelly grabbed 10 rebounds for the Roadrunners. 8/19/01 Five champions crowned at UDC. With a sprinkle at the end of the midget game the championship venue moved inside to Evander Child hs for the junior game. The Church beat SONDAY 89 - 72 in a heated and often chippy affair. Kiki Clark dropped 28 for the Church outdueling SONDAY's Sean Banks who had 26. Courtney Johnson had 16 for the winners while SONDAY's Japhette McNeil (13) and John Kelly (10) each did some work. 8/21/00 Frank: 'Rumor has it that West Milford's 6'11" sophomore to be, John Kelly, has transferred to DePaul High School in Wayne, N.J. People who saw him play against West Orange High School labeled him a "project". Joey Sandburg 6-0 guard Bergen Catholic, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # NR? 4/02 JPM 'Joey is a football running back prospect. On the court he's a good leader, can shoot and defend adequately. An Ivy league type prospect.' 3/7/02 NorthJersey.com: Memorable head-to-head duel -- Darryl Watkins and Joe Sandberg. And No denying BC. 7/31/00 Fan mail from JKID2323: 'Joe Sandberg and Shaun Banks Underated - Actually underated isnt even the word for it. Sandberg is captain for the New York Gauchos 15 and under squad (the National Champs). He was also leading scorer throughout the tourney not Marlon Smith who had a great championship game but was carried though the tourney by Sandberg. The Gauchos recently got back from another national trip where they finished second beating Houston Hoops and Indiana Spice, 2 teams ranked in the top ten and Houston Hoops who is ranked 3rd. They did this missing 3 starters including Marlon Smith. They split 2 games with the Denver team. The tourney was decided by 1 extra quarter in which they lost by 1 point and the one point was actually scored on a free throw and not counted. Sandberg carried this team like a true leader averaging over 20 a game and scoring 24 in the championship and was named to the BCI All American team. ... The sad fact is that Sandberg gets screwed on your rankings. You have kids on his NY Gaucho team that he is the leading scorer for ranked ahead of him and I'm not talkin about Marlon cause Marlon deserves all his credit but what games are you watching cause you have kids who sit the bench ranked higher than him . I just dont see how this happens. Please consider this the next time you do the rankings and get it straight.' Genc Selimi 6-5 forward, Our Savior New American, LI 12/01 GB # 15. 5/02 Den: 'Genc is playing for the Queens RimRocker, Exodus entry at IS8 this spring. He's limited athletically and at times looks to be somewhat mechanical. But he's careful with the ball and on a team with great talent, Genc still manages to get his minutes and points.' Tariq Atkins 5'9 SG ST. Raymond. 12/01 GB # 13. 4/02 JPM 'Another St Rays' scorer and an improving shooter. Figures to be a mid to low major prospect.' 1/00: Tariq is playing for the Student Athlete junior team at IS8 this winter with Steve Dyer, Wesley Walker, Corey Simmons and Mitchell Beauford. Brian Sisti 6-6, forward Northport, LI. 12/01 GB # 14. 4/02 JPM 'Good face up shooter who is neither strong nor athletic. A tweener - too slow for the 3, too weak for the 4. May be a low D1 prospect.' 10/24/01 COACH32: 'Brian Sisti --- 6' 8'' Junior from Northport HS LI NY was also named to Street and Smiths Honorable Mention All America Team making Brian one of 13 players chosen from Long Island. Along with Oumar Sylla and Konimba Diarra -- Our Savior New America, Rich Payton -- Amityville, make it four players from Minuteman Press AAU Team to be honored.' Ramel Bradley 6-1 guard, Park West NY. 12/01 GB # 15. 4/02 JPM 'Smallish two guard for the next level. Plays with poise and under control.' 4/14/02 NY Post All PSAL Hoops 'This was supposed to be the year Bradley and fellow junior Knowledge Miller teamed to lead the Seahawks deep into the playoffs. But Miller's academic woes and differences with head coach Abram White left Bradley the lone star and he did it all. He averaged 26 ppg as Park West reached the quarterfinals. "We asked him to do so much for us this season and he did more than I thought he could," White said. "And he never let down." Even in the team's final game, which it lost to a championship Robeson squad that played excellent defense in the playoffs, Bradley had 25 points when it was clear he was the only offensive threat. "There's no way to stop him," White said. "He just has to stay focused." Eric Cangelosi 6-2 forward Camden Catholic, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 13. 5/3/02 Philly.com: Irish's Eric Cangelosi played through his pain. 1/5/99 'My name is Kevin Gemmell. I am the South Jersey area director for North American Youth Basketball (NAYB). You have to check out the eight grade twin brothers, Eric and Nick Cangelosi of St. Rose of Lima grammar school (Haddon Heights, NJ). Both 6'1, 170 who dominate everyone, even kids bigger than them. Both about as intense as an eight-grader can be on the court. Both excellent defenders who dominate on the boards, score with back to the basket and from three-land. Great handles, great physiques, both leapers. Undecided about high school, but probably will attend either Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill, NJ) or Bishop Eustace (Pennsauken, NJ). These kids are going to be serious players.' 11/99: CC has help from the freshmen twins Eric and Nick Cangelosi. They're both 6-2 and NJ Hoops rates them # 6 and # 7 in the state. Nick Cangelosi, 6-2 forward, Camden Catholic, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 14. 1/5/99 'My name is Kevin Gemmell. I am the South Jersey area director for North American Youth Basketball (NAYB). You have to check out the eight grade twin brothers, Eric and Nick Cangelosi of St. Rose of Lima grammar school (Haddon Heights, NJ). Both 6'1, 170 who dominate everyone, even kids bigger than them. Both about as intense as an eight-grader can be on the court. Both excellent defenders who dominate on the boards, score with back to the basket and from three-land. Great handles, great physiques, both leapers. Undecided about high school, but probably will attend either Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill, NJ) or Bishop Eustace (Pennsauken, NJ). These kids are going to be serious players.' 11/99: CC has help from the freshmen twins Eric and Nick Cangelosi. They're both 6-2 and NJ Hoops rates them # 6 and # 7 in the state. Wesley Matthews 6-1 forward McClancy, NY. 12/01 GB # 45. 5/02 Louis Xifaras: 'Wesley Matthews, despite making the third team all-city squad, is still underrated. Wesley does a lot of things well for his size. Defending players bigger than him all year, Wesley remains in control on the defensive end, and can go up to block a shot against anyone of the court. Offensively, Wesley has a nact for taking the ball to the basket strong. He also has three point range and can knock it down, which he did numerous times this season. Wes needs to work harder on his handle and passing abilities, but all in all, look for this kid to grab some more D1 colleges attention while making First-Team all city in his senior season.' 4/02 JPM 'Two guard was a leading CHSAA scorer this past season. He's a good mid range shooter and a low major prospect who is not that athletic. Wes needs to work on his strength.' Kirk Bunn 6-4 center, Archbishop Molloy. 12/01 GB # 18. 5/02 Eric Jaklitsch: 'First of all its Kirk Bunn, not Kirt Bunn, or Kurt Bunn. The kid is a 6'5 180 pound wing was some major league rise. He started out at Molloy but decided to transfer to Loughlin when Ted Gustus took over there. The kid orginally played down low but has learned to play the wing position. His handle is sick, the cross-over that he has is amazing. He finishes great in traffic, has a quick first step, rebounds great on both ends (especially on the offensive end), plays defense on both perimeter and low post players. He just needs to continue to develop working on his outside shot. The kid is being recruited by all the Big East Schools, and some ACC too. He is the godchild of Syracuse great and current NBA 76er Derrick Coleman. You are not going to find a better kid than this one. He is also a good student who studies hard every night. Watch out for him on a high major dvision 1 roster.' 4/02 JPM 'A Molloy to Loughlin transfer who played this year after sitting out for a year. Becoming a 15' shooter and improving his game as a wing forward.' 11/28/99 John P. Miciotta IAABO freshmen tournament @ Msgr. McClancy: 'For the Stanners, Kirk Bunn, despite struggling to get anything going showed good skills.' Edward Berrios 5-11 guard, Roosevelt, NY. 12/01 GB # 22. 4/02 JPM 'Heady point guard is an ok shooter. He's thin and tries too hard on his hs team where he doesn't get much help. Can be a pesky defender.' 4/02 NY Post PSAL Second team. Brian Williams 6-3 forward, Christ the King, NYC. 12/01 GB # 28. 4/02 JPM 'Brian is an undersized post player unable to defend on the perimeter. He's a high D 2 prospect.' 2/21/00 WKGameBall: 'Just some players missing from your NYC Class of 2003: Top 1 - 10 Brian Williams, 6'3, Christ the King.' Lou Thompson 6-8 forward, CBA NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 24. Rashon Clark 6-5 forward, Bishop Loughlin Brooklyn. 12/01 GB # 24 4/02 JPM 'An athletic 3 to 4 player who is a good offensive rebounder and an ok shooter. A low D1 prospect.' 11/99: Rashon is on the Loughlin varsity and coach Bob Leckie is saying nice things about his game. By our counthe's the only freshman to make a CHSAA classA varsity, since Sagari is not playing. Chris Bernard 5-11 guard, St. Edmunds. 12/01 GB # 35. 4/02 JPM 'Chris is an undersized two guard, a good run and shoot player who was highly touted coming into hs. He's a low D1 prospect.' 7/30/99 John P Miciotta: 'In a surprise, Chris Bernard, the fine guard from Fort Greene has decided to attend St. Edmund Prep. Many thought he'd head to a class A school so this is another great boost for John DiFiore's program and should help insure its' continued rise to prominence.' 10/31/99 Gemja: 'I just wanted to inform you that Joel Horsford the transfer student from La Salle to St. Edmunds is a very talented and special ball player. He is now attending St. Edmunds Prep and will not play this year because of the transfer rule. He is about 6'2 and is a shooting guard. You wrote about him being a transfer student and being one of the kids thats the future of St. Edmunds. I see Joel and Chris Bernard as being two extraordinary backcourt mates next year. Just look out for him bcause he is very good.' 11/99: Chris is on the St. Edmunds varsity. 12/4/99 CHSAA FAN: 'St. Francis Prep vs. St. Edmund's - The Eagles played without top player Andreas Pope and super frosh Chris Bernard, both of whom are currently academically ineligible.' Richard Payton 5-10 guard, Amityville LI 12/01 GB # 20. 4/02 Richard is playing for Minuteman Press at IS8 this spring. 4/15/02 COACH32: 'Minuteman Press went a perfect 6-0 to win the American Open Division at the Charlie Weber in Villanova this past weekend. Richard Payton (Amity) and Andre Lawrie (Hills West) ran the point.' 10/24/01 COACH32: 'Brian Sisti --- 6' 8'' Junior from Northport HS LI NY was also named to Street and Smiths Honorable Mention All America Team making Brian one of 13 players chosen from Long Island. Along with Oumar Sylla and Konimba Diarra -- Our Savior New America, Rich Payton -- Amityville, make it four players from Minuteman Press AAU Team to be honored.' Elijah Muldrow 6-2 forward, Milford Academy, Ct. 12/01 GB # 21. 4/02 JPM 'A thin, catch and shoot player who excelled for SONDAY Express last year at the Spring IS8. Academics and attitude (he's at his third school) may be a problem. A low major prospect with an upside. Max Schafer 5-11 guard, DePaul NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 12. 4/28/02 NJ Observer: 'tough nosed player, looks for his own shot too often, doesn't make those around him better. Between you and me, I've actually witnessed him screaming negative comments at his own players (i.e."get the f--- out of my way").' Kendal Provet 6-0 point guard Wadleigh, NYC. 12/01 GB # 38. 4/02 JPM 'A high D 2 point guard prospect with academic issues who may go JUCO. He's a good on the ball defender and a streaky shooter who has shot the Gauchos in and out of ballgames in the past.' 1/19/00 Daily News: Big Step for Douglass. Win over Wadleigh clinches tie for title. Wadleigh — rich with talented guards like Biggers and Kendal Provet — wants to play the game as fast as possible; FDA likes a deliberate game. The Tigers gave a gym full of fans whiplash the first 24 minutes, but the Lions ran their set plays at the end.' 1/24/00: PSALFAN: 'Wadleigh defeated Erasmus 74-70. Erasmus came out hard in a vaunted man to man press and caused a few problems for Wadleigh early in the first quarter. But then freshmen point guard Kendell Provet entered the game helping Wadleigh tremendously in the back court.' 1/25/00: Daily News: 'Wadleigh Survives Crazy Game vs. Erasmus. Wadleigh, behind freshman point guard Kendal Provet (10 points, seven assists) pressed and ran and pushed the game to the pace of a quarter horse race.' 4/18/00 Daily News: Manhattan Second Team - Kendal Provet (Wadleigh). Knowledge Miller 5-10 guard Park West, NY. 12/01 GB # 32. 4/02 JPM 'Knowledge may not be appropriately named as academics are a problem. He's a good offensive player, but lacks defensive effort.' 2/28/99 Daily News: Robeson pulled out a 53-43 tension-filled win over Park West in a PSAL Class A second-round game at Lehman College. Park West (20-6) — playing without leading scorer Knowledge Miller, who became ineligible when he failed a gym class — hung right with the Eagles. 4/18/00 Daily News: Manhattan Second Team - Knowledge Miller (Park West). 6/30/00 Real Scout: 'But if you want to talk about a scorer with a big rep. The kid who I heard of from good reliable basketball heads in Uptown then your talking about. Knowledge Miller a 6-0 scoring machine. He's maybe the best scorer in any class in the city. This is what my people say!! So you may wonder " Why haven't we heard of him?" Rumor is he can't guard a chair! He tries but he just can't.' Matt Ross 6-7, forward Walt Whitman, L.I. 12/01 GB # 26. 4/02 JPM 'Arrived at St Marys fully developed and others have grown past him. Matt is a sturdy, wide body post player with good hands and footwork. He's not much of a leaper and he's not an offensive threat. He's a low major prospect.' 7/6/99 Full Court Mag: 'Class of 2003 National Rankings includes: 29. Matt Ross 6-5 WF Long Island Lutheran (Hempstead, NY). 11/28/99 John P. Miciotta 'IAABO freshmen tournament @ Msgr. McClancy: While highly touted Matt Ross was not a factor in the offensive explosion he was a strong presence under the basket on defense. He showed strong hands, good timing, and a knack for finding people open when the Gaels used him to break Molloy's' press. ... Simply put Ross, despite deceptively low offensive numbers is as good as advertised.' Kimani Blaize 6-0 guard Grady, NY. 12/01 GB # 33. 4/02 JPM 'Grady guard is a quick, good defender who can shoot, though his shot selection needs improvement. He needs to work on his handle.' 8/19/00 UDC, 2000 'In the other semi, the Gauchos led 33 - 24 at the half and throughout all but the final three seconds of the game. That's when Jason Wingate hit an and one runner in the lane to give the Church a 62 - 60 win. Wingate, Peter Sagery and Kimani Blaize each had 14 for the victors while Sean Banks had a game high 22 for the Gauchos.' Russ Carter 6-2, Paulsboro NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 19. 4/17/01 Coach Mike Cervellino's NJ Showcase roster had sophs Russ Carter, Luol Deng and Camel Drummond. Wesley Walker 5-6 guard Newtown, NYC. 12/01 GB # 83. 9/12/99 John P. Miciotta: 'I did get to see what amounted to a pick up game that featured two of the top point guards in the class of 2003 Cliff Clinkscale and Wesley Walker. Both are obviously terrific instinctive players who see the court and make crisp sharp passes. Walker is a bit stronger and a better shooter but both will be outstanding players in the not too distant future. Incidentally Walker, who attended IS 231 in Queens last year and is rated #9 in Gameball's index of 8th grade boys, will not be going to Holy Cross as reported in GB's June '99 edition. Instead he will be going to Newtown High in Queens where he will play for one of the city's brightest young coaches, former Power Memorial guard Pat Tourney. In my view, after seeing him for an extended period yesterday he is the second best point guard prospect in this class (only Marlon Smith is better) In June I was surprised that Gameball's staff rated him so high but once again Winston Kelly and Lamar Dyson have proven themselves to be right on the money with their analysis.' Eric Hazard 6-6 forward, St Benedict, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 18. 4/17/01 Coach Mike Cervellino's NJ Showcase roster had junior Eric Hazard. 12/6/01 NJO: Dan Hurley's St. Benedict's stands tall in talent. Eric Hazard, a 6-6 forward who was expected to star for Christian Brothers Academy this year, was the top reserve Michael King 6-0 forward, Christ the King, NY. 12/01 GB # 41. 4/02 JPM 'Michael King 6-0 Michael deserves credit for coming back from a fearful beating. He matured early and lacks the size to play at the D1 level.' 7/30/99 John P Miciotta: 'Christ the King's recruiting class will include at least three blue chippers including Queens wing man Michael King, an explosive leaper with a great stroke.' 1/00: Michael is playing for the Student Athlete junior team at IS8 this winter with Mitchell Beauford, Jafette McNeil, Tariq Atkins, Corey Simmons, Steve Dyer and Wesley Walker. 2/16/00 Real Scout: 'King is an excellent open court finisher. He's just a great scorer!! Will be the man for CTK in the future.' Julian Thomas 6-6 power forward, St. Raymonds NYC. 12/01 GB # 27. 4/02 JPM 'An enigma and a disappointment. Julian has all the tools - size, quickness, handle to match anyone on this list. He's been bounced twice from hs teams and his problems continue to be emotional not physical.' 7/6/99 Full Court Mag: 'Class of 2003 National Rankings includes: Julian Thomas 6-6 PF St. Raymonds (Bronx, NY). 9/99: Julian was on the Huntington Roadrunners' roster at Fall '99 IS8. 1/00: Julian is playing for the Gauchos' junior team at IS8 this winter with Emmanuel Estevez and Dominic Lewis. Cassius Carpenter 5-7 guard St. Patrick, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 52. 12/01 GB # 92 NJH # 27. 4/02 JPM 'Point guard is Brooklyn native who started at St Patrick, NJ and is now at New Utrecht. Consequently, he hasn't really gotten started. He can push and hit open shots but he needs some good minutes this summer and next season to help his stock. A low major prospect.' 11/23/99 Coach Chris Chevannes: 'The St. Patrick Celtics have three things we can count on - defense, depth & Boyle. Soph. Mohammed Wilson, Sam Lake, Travis DaGroat, Cassius Carpenter, Mike Nardi will all share the point.' 3/28/00 Khasbklynbridge: 'The Brooklyn Bridge AAU 9th grade team competed in the Sam Rines Philly Hoopfest over the weekend winning 6 games including the championship against The Philly Elite. Cassius Carpenter (St. Patrick's) showed why he is one of the best and underrated point guards from New York City averaging 8 pts. per game to go along with 10 assists.' 8/14/00 Khalil Manigaulte, Asst. Director of Bklyn Bridge Operations. 'A Champion Grows in Brooklyn: The Brooklyn Bridge Captured Brooklyn-Queens Citywide Championship this weekend in both the midget and junior divisions. In the junior division, The Bridge faced Queens powerhouse, Elmcor. Displaying toughness and character, the Bridge erased a 15 point halftime deficit, to win 68-65. Cassius Carpenter (St. Patrick's, Elizabeth) finished with 15 points, and phenomenal leadership in the backcourt.' Dexter Hall 6-0 guard, August Martin, NYC 12/01 GB # 62. 5/29/00 2000 New York Metropolitan AAU Boys Championship at Island Garden: -- The Gauchos then won the 15u game 79 - 68 against the Brooklyn Bridge. Daon Merritt, Jessie Wilson and Elijah Clark got to double digits for the Bridge with 16, 12 and 10, but 7-0 Pete Ramos was used sparingly and held scoreless, while Mitchell Beuford and Cassius (CJ) Carpenter were held to 5 and 4. The Gauchos attack had four double digit scorers: Chris Bernard (16), Marlon Smith (14), Sean Banks (11) and Dexter Hall (10). Matt Saunders, Joe Sandburg and John Paliogiannis added 7, 6 and 5 for the victors.' 6/00: Dexter was also on the Gauchos 16u roster at Rumble in the Bronx, a team that included Benny Utley, Shaun Wynn, Kenneth Eusey, Donnie McGrath, Isaiah Davis, Julian Thomas, Marlon Smith, Chris Bernard and Joey Sandburg . David McSwaim 6-1 Newark Eastside, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 50. Newark Rams - director and coach, Brian Crawford. 6/00 It's been a banner season for the Rams so far. In the last two months their 15u, 16u and 19u teams have won the NJ Sate AAU championships, guaranteeing them a trip to Orlando, Fl. for the AAU nationals. The 15u team roster features freshmen - SHP's Mike Nardi, Newark Eastside's 6-4 David McSwaim, 6-2 Roselle's 6-2 Jesse Holley and the Linden's 5-10 Tony Wilson. Jason Patterson 6-0 PG/WG Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 23. Sydir Mitchell 6-3 Paterson Catholic NJ. 32. Emmanuel Estavez 6-0 point guard, St. Raymond, Bronx, NY. 12/01 GB # 64. 4/02 JPM 'Double E was with the Gauchos as an eighth grader and freshman. He's a dead eye shooter and a reasonable passer who's stuck behind a lot of Raven talent. He's an undersized two guard; not a point guard but a good passer from the two spot. He'll probably go D2 and be a bargain.' 8/25/99 Cee Gee: St. Raymond's has a player, he was another player everyone loved, and he play showed you why. Manny lite up people all week but did it in the team concept, he played well against the big competition too. 1/00: Manny is playing for the Gauchos' junior team at IS8 this winter with Dominic Lewis and Julian Thomas. Cameron Tyler 5-10 guard, Cardozo NY 12/01 GB # 31. 4/02 JPM 'Another undersized, stocky two, who plays off star Cordozo sophomore Dwayne Johnson. He's a D2 or D3 prospect. Cameron Tyler...Strong (wiry not stocky) undersized scorer who is a solid D2 prospect who may slip into D1 as a low major.' 4/02 NY Post PSAL Second team. Alex Buzbee 6-4 forward, Seton Hall Prep NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 29. . Corey Simmons 5'10 PG St. Raymond. 12/01 GB # 71. 4/02 JPM 'Queens resident attending St Raymonds and playing point guard behind Daon Merritt. He may play the point some more next year freeing Daon for scoring. Corey is a solid, not spectacular point, a D2 prospect.' 1/00: Corey is playing for the Student Athlete junior team at IS8 this winter with Steve Dyer, Wesley Walker, Tariq Atkins and Mitchell Beauford. Kojo Mensah, 5-11, point guard, Bishop Loughlin, NY. 12/01 GB # 46. 4/02 JPM 'he is a legit D-1 prospect because of how solid his game is...he won't make spectacular play but makes the right pass. He's a very tough and physical defender who's thin but has a wiry type of strength. Last year, on a well balanced team he did not take many shots, but he showed he wasn't afraid to take and make important ones. Early interest has come from some low and mid major programs, and at those levels he can help a team that needs steadiness and leadership.' 8/22/98: CityWide Biddy finals: Kojo Mensah, an 8th grader from St. Vincent Ferrer's CYO program in Brooklyn was able to take the ball at McCullough and Smith without fear and while at times he dribbled into some unavoidable traffic on the small court, he helped stage a late rally by getting athletic 6'2" Dominic Lewis involved.
Steve Dyer 6-3 forward Rice, NYC. 12/01 GB # 60. 4/02 Steve was on the Rice varsity this season but sat while seniors Kiki Clark, Jason Wingate, Kenny Eusey, Christian Brown and Steven Burtt Jr played the perimeter for the state champions. Steve figures to get some of those minutes next year. 1/00: Steve is playing for the Student Athlete junior team at IS8 this winter with Corey Simmons, Wesley Walker, Tariq Atkins and Mitchell Beauford. Montez Williamson 6-4 forward, Atlantic City, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 53 1/9/00 SonnieA: 'Atlantic City High School Varsity - Montez Williamson, 6' 4" Frosh, PF Strong player. Can defend at the 3 or 4 slot.' Dominic Lewis 6-3 forward, St. Raymonds, NYC. 12/01 GB # 61. 4/02 Dominic has fallen off the radar screen. One of the top players in this class entering high school, but not making much noise since then. 8/22/98: CityWide Biddy finals: Dominic Lewis is MVP for the Church with 11 points in the paint. 7/6/99 Full Court Mag: 'Class of 2003 National Rankings includes: 22. Dominic Lewis 6-3 WF Rice (Manhattan, NY). 2/13/00 Sunday morning at IS8 is Riverside Church time. They play one biddie and back to back midget games. Only the indomitable Sebastian Telfair and the inside power of Dominic Lewis (under 14?!) on Team Marbury keep the Church from the trifecta. 2/16/00 Real Scout: 'A hard nose player reminds me of Peter Mulligan. Could be a good varsity player if he contnues his hard work ethic.' Justin Freed 6-5 forward Montgomery, NJ. Blue Ribbon, 8/01 NJ Hoops # 51. 7/6/99 Full Court Mag: 'Class of 2003 National Rankings includes: 42. Justin Freed 6-5 WF Montgomery (Montgomery, NJ). Marvin Richardson 6-3 forward Bishop Francis, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 37. 5/5/02 FansOnly Football Recruiting: Virginia has a pledge from linebacker Marvin Richardson of East Orange-Bishop Francis, NJ. 2/19/00 TJ: 'Marvin is playing Varsity. He started the first 10 games then injured his knee and was out 2 weeks. He is just rounding into shape. He is playing 10 minutes a game and is averaging about 5 points and 5 rebounds a games. He is going to be special. Tremendous athlete.' Shayle Keating 6-1 guard Seton Hall Prep, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 38. 4/28/02 NJ Observer: 'Very nice player.....knows how to distribute...makes those around him better....good attitude. Shayle is playing with the Jersey jaguars this summer.' 2/20/00 LFBALL: 'From Teaneck but playing elsewhere is Shayle Keating, great point guard at Seton Hall Prep.' Everett Morgan guard Piscataway, NJ 8/01 NJ Hoops # 66. 2/21/00 Glenn Bynes: 'Take a look at Everett Morgan from Old Bridge High School in New Jersey. He was the starting point guard for the second largest school in the state. He averaged over 7ppg and 7 assists pg. His information is located at the NJ Wildcats AAU basketball club site.' Basir Mason 6-1, guard St Benedict, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 40. 4/28/02 T-bone: 'Bashir Mason is at St.Benedits Prep now also.. ReClassified as a Jr last year.. ' Dominic Osei 6-3 forward, Lincoln NYC. 12/01 GB # 69. 4/02 JPM 'Undersized but impressive power forward who is tough as nails. He's like Shamar Green - smart, sets screens, battles on boards and should make a fine D2 player. A lack of a perimeter game will keep him from D1.' 2/13/00 Sunday morning at IS8 is Riverside Church time. They play one biddie and back to back midget games. Only the indomitable Sebastian Telfair and the inside power of Dominic Osei on Team Marbury keep the Church from the trifecta. 2/25/00 Ctiny11: 'The Dominic that plays for Team Marbury at IS8 is Dominic Osei, a 6-3 freshmen at Lincoln in Brooklyn.' Jamal Dart 6-1 guard, Lincoln, NY. 12/01 GB # 65 4/16/02 Daily News Brooklyn PSAL second team. Jamal plays with the Brooklyn Bridge at IS8 this spring. 12/9/99 MARIAMACOG: 'Benjamin Banneker's underclassmen have struck again. In an electrifying game against Sarah J. Hale, they prevailed 87 to 86 in overtime. ... freshmen Jamal "Tank" Dart set the tone in this league match up as he started the game with two consecutive 3 point shots. He finished the game with 16 points.' 8/21/00 Khalil Manigault: 'Brooklyn Bridge wins Junior Division Citywide Title - The Brooklyn Bridge captured the Citywide Championship this weekend in the junior division by defeating Riverside Church, 94-79. 6'1 guard Jamal "Tank" Dart helped will the Bridge to victory with 8 points/ 10 boards and his customary all out hustle and hard work on both ends of the floor.' Ivan Marnika 6-5 forward, Molloy, NY 12/01 GB # 30 4/02 JPM 'At 6-5 Ivan's a tweener power forward with long arms but limited hops. No quickness or perimeter skills will limit him to D2 or D3. He has garnered interest from Ivy league programs. At that level teams must decide if they want a power forward who can extend a defense with shooting range but gives away bulk and inches.' Joe Spruill 6-1 forward Bishop Eustace, NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 89. 9/00 Bishop Eustace, NJ. Coach Bill Lange's Bishop Eustace Crusaders are the Parochial A South perennial power; 22 - 5 last year and 25 - 2 the year before. This year three notable freshmen joined the program, 6-1 Joseph Spruill (NJ Hoops # 30). Andrew Wright 5-8 guard, Bishop Loughlin, NYC 12/01 GB # 48 4/02 JPM 'A D2 or D3 prospect as a smallish two guard who can shoot and defend, but doesn't have a handle.' 2/21/00 WKGameBall: 'Just some players missing from your NYC Class of 2003: Top 10 - 20 Andrew Wright, 5'8, Bishop Loughlin.' Luis Nieves 6-4 forward, All Hallows, NYC. 12/01 GB # 67. 4/02 JPM 'Last season was a missed opportunity for Brian Brown's cousin. He has great tools, but little production. He's a long armed, a jumper and ok shooter with D1 perimeter skills. He could have been a great help to the Gaels this past season, but lack of effort kept him on the bench.' 2/00 John P Miciotta: 'I neglected to mention All Hallows' freshman star Luis Nieves, who has already moved up an is contributing to the Gales' unbeaten JV team.' Roberto Felipe 6-2 guard, Newtown, NYC 8/01 NJ Hoops # 81. 12/01 GB # 57. 1/16/00 realscout: 'I respect your list but how can you leave Roberto Felipe 6-2 165 PG third leading scorer in five-star Basketball camp the last week in the rising ninth grade division. Felipe just became eligible because of a transfer. He is currently 6th man on varsity.' 2/00 Real Scout: 'Has the most complete game in his class. Is a very solid defender and a great shooter on varsity. He's gonna be a big time recruit. And holds a 90 plus average in school.' Jamaal Mahorn 6-2 forward, Bishop Francis NJ. 8/01 NJ Hoops # 76. 2/19/00 TJ: 'Ricky (first name Is Jamaal) started JV for me and played the 3. He is 6'2" and still growing. He averaged 10pts. and 5rebs. Still needs to work on jumper - tremendous penetrator.' Jahkeem Washington 5-9 guard, FDA NY. 12/01 GB # 42. Kyle Neptune, 6'4 SF Brooklyn Friends. 12/01 GB # NR. 4/24/02 Coach Grop: 'this young man will be one of the top players in the city PSAL, Catholic and Private schools included. Kyle Neptune 6'4' is a scoring machine from Brooklyn Friends who averaged about 27 points a game.' 4/15/02 Daily News Private schools first team -- 'Little was known of the junior swingman before this season, but what an impression he made. The junior guard/forward exploded for 29 points a game and dominated on the defensive end, grabbing an average of 13.5 rebounds as Brooklyn Friends posted a 16-4 record.' Eric Bynes 5-11 guard, East Brunswick, NJ. 97. 5/21/99: 'My name is Eric Bynes. I am currently a combo guard for the New Jersey Wildcats AAU 15 and under basketball team. When I was in 7th grade I was chosen as one of the top 50 players by the AAU coaches in the tri-state area to attend the New Jersey Nets basketball camp run by Bob Hurley Sr. My e-mail address is ericbynes@yahoo.com. My Web Page is http://www.home-base.com/c.cgi/ericbynes.' 8/16/99: NYC Exposure: 'Eric Bynes 5'11" G East Brunswick Vo-Tech(2003): Has had great stats over the summer. Eric isn't really a sleeper because he is only a freshmen. His father, who is a very reliable source, recommended Eric. After one of my associates view him he probably will be one of the top 25 freshmen. (editors note - Eric's singular determination to be noticed and his start at a young age is very encouraging. He has posted on almost every site and that determination may make him a top player by the time his class graduates).' 1/24/00: GB: 'The NJ Wildcats and the NJ Wildcats players had a weekend to remember. Everett Morgan, Eric Bynes and Jamaal Jenkins receive accolades for their play this year so far as freshman players playing varsity in InJersey. Andre Cole 6'4 SF Newtown. 12/01 GB # NR. 4/16/02 Daily News PSAL Queens Boys second team. 4/02 Andre is on Real Scout's roster at IS8 this spring, but he's not making an impact on the scorebook. 12/23/01 Coach Bussey: 'I hope everyone in the city has noticed what Andre Cole is doing at Newtown this year. Twenty-two ppg and about 8 rpg. Andre has been mentioned before in the 5 boroughs, but this is his coming out season. Andre is only a junior. He has the potential to be one of the top ten seniors in the city next year. He is playing mostly in the post for Coach Torney's team this year. Andre and Bobby Pandy are two major reasons why Newtown has a 10-2 record.' Otoja Abit, 6'6 Forward from Molloy. 5/02 Louis Xifaras: 'Despite getting limited minutes this season as a junior playing behind Kevin Diffley and Stephon Cherry, Otoja Abit has game. He always stays around the basket, and gets great rebounding positioning. A good shot blocker and finishes around the hoop, Otoja remains a strong presence in the paint. Otoja's weakness is that he has to bulk up. He never goes weak to the basket, but sometimes gets outmuscled down low. Look for this kid to contribute for Jack Curran's squad next year, led by the super backcourt of Yadda Gaines and Marlon Smith. Otoja will be playing summer ball with the Queens RimRockers.' Tim Wall 6'4" 195 lb. guard. Coach Tim Cluess: 'Handles the ball well,shoots the 3, can get to the rim. 98 student.Currently being recruited by some mid level D1 programs.Avg. 10 pts per game as a junior.' LeJohn McFadden-6'3" 175lb. combo guard. Coach Tim Cluess:'Can shoot the 3 and get to the basket.Great defender. 95 student with some D1 and D2 interest.Needs to get stronger.Is working hard in the weight room and seems to be coming into his own. Avg. 12 pts. per game as a junior.' Bobby Marcoux 6'7, Regis, NY 12/01 GB # 223. Web note: 'Bobby Marcoux is now a 6'7, 200 LB. junior. He averaged 14pts., 7 rebounds per game. He has no AAU affiliation. He lives up by Woodbury Commons in Cambell Hall, N.Y. His strengths are knowledge of the game, very good perimeter player, athletic ability, handles ball pretty well for someone who is playing big, and his heart. His weaknesses are that he gets caught up looking to play on perimeter instead of mixing it up down low more, post play because of his weight (he gets pushed around a lot) but because of his heart and determination he fights. Bobby is an exceptional kid. His grade point average is 3.5, his SAT score is 1200 + . Bobby played varsity soccer as well as basketball as a sophomore while setting our discuss school record and then breaking it not once but twice as a junior in the spring. Bobby was named to the all division team this past season and is looking forward to his senior year. Regis made it to the city championship in the C division but lost to Scanlan. The team will return 4 starters so next season looks promising. Bobby is getting a few letters from Yale but nothing concrete as of yet. I would imagine that the division 3 schools will be paying attention next season. An ideal situation would be if Bobby could find a great academic institution where he could play ball and throw the discuss. Any coach would love having him.' Peter Garvey Jr, 5-9 guard, Fordham Prep. 12/01 GB # 105. 4/02 Suffers from lack of height and not a great shooter. But does a lot of the little things to make his team better. Played AAU ball for the Church as a freshman. Joe Vargas, 5-9 guard Msgr. McClancy. 12/01 GB # 98. 4/02 JPM 'Joey is an ok shooter and pesky, though not strong, defender. He's D3.' 4/28/02 Louis Xifaras: 'This kid got major talent that hasnt been shown yet. As a freshman he was one of the top players out there. His move up to varsity as a sophomore gave him good experience, however he missed out on most of his Junior year for personal reasons. Joe is a big time shooter, just needs to work on his off the dribble J. He can good handle and is one of the most underated defenders. His passes are always crisp. Sometimes he lacks hustle on the court because as a point guard, he likes to control the flow of the game. Smart player and reads defenses well. It says D3 on the previous profile, I say if he has a good Senior season, some D1 will notice this kids talent.'
Peter Ramos, 7-0 center, Holy Cross, Bklyn. GB #7. HS # 2. 9/29/99 Winston@GameBall Magazine: 'When a 7 footer appears on the center stage it's worth mentioning. In a strange turn of events, 7 foot tall, 14 year old freshman Peter Ramos has decided to transfer to the outstanding academic institution, Holy Cross High School effective today Friday, September 29. He is new to the basketball world, so please give him time to develop and remember he is only 14 years old, but New York City will have two 7 foot freshmen (7'2, Shagari Allegne of Rice High School being the other), to follow over the next four years. We wish them both much academic and athletic success. Special thanks go out to Coach Jose Modesto from Queens, who's vision was to help Peter Ramos and his family select the high school that would best meet their academic and athletic desires. From roll out the balls Beacon league to center stage, Peter has averaged 12 points and 11 rebounds in four games while competing in the Junior varsity league at the Island Garden in West Hempstead, without much understanding of the game. Just imagine how much more he will develop under the guidance of the Holy Cross coaching staff. My understanding is that since he is transferring at such a late date, he will focus on his academics while also working out with the Junior Varsity team. Plans are he will move to varsity by late season based on his development with the JV team. We look forward to seeing Peter's development this winter at IS 8 and Citywide.' 9/4/00 LFBALL: 'On Sunday I decided to drive from New Jersey to Queens to see "The Games" as Nathan Blue labeled them. I could not believe the talent I saw. Sagari Alleyne against Peter Ramos in the first game. Both sophs and over 7 ft 1. Peter scored around 20 but Sagari despite scoring only 14 or so was the most impressive. ... Peter was no slouch either. Ran the floor well, made lay-ups, showed toughness, and proved to be a good outside shooter based on where his shots hit the rim. In two years every coach in America will be spending many days in NYC looking at these two future stars.' Jai Miller, 6'0", PG/2G from Montgomery, Alabama. 9/30/98 Lori Miller: 'Phenom Camp Ranking released this week. Gaucho player does well at the Phenom Camp in Lansing, Michigan. Jai Miller, 13 yrs. old, 6'0", 150 lb, PG/2G from Montgomery, Alabama spent about four weeks in the Bronx playing with the Gauchos and Coach Dwayne Mitchell. Miller who could never shake a lap muscle strain while in New York did attend the Phenom Basketball Festival in Lansing, Michigan on August 2-6, 1998 before returning home. While playing with back pain Miller left Phenom ranked high among the class of 2003 (8th graders) and played in the Phenom Jr. All-American Grade school All-Star game on the East Squad. See this site and scroll down to GRADE SCHOOL RANKINGS. Jai feels like playing ball in New York will help him take his game to another level. The straight "A", National Honor's society member hopes to make New York his home ... if the Gauchos will have him.' 8/25/99 Cee Gee: 'Jai is a player with great skills, he can shoot, handle the ball, play D, he does whatever. Jai is a athlete too which is only going to add to the fact that he is a player. Great skills and good attitude.'
5/25/02 Hoop Scoop has 250 juniors (class of 2003) ranked nationally on their pay site - 24 of them from our region. 3. Luol Deng 6'8 2003 WF Blairstown (Blair Academy) NJ, 9. Charlie Villanueva 6'9 2003 WF Blairstown (Blair Academy) NJ, 24. Chris Taft 6'9 2003 C Brooklyn (Xaverian) NY, 25. Terrance Roberts 6'8 2003 PF Jersey City (St. Anthony) NJ, 26. Darryl Watkins 6'11 2003 C Paterson (Catholic) NJ, 36. Sean Banks 6'7 2003 WF Oradell (Bergen Catholic) NJ, 37. Shagari Alleyne 7'3 2003 C New York (Rice) NY, 42. Daon Merritt 5'10 2003 PG Bronx (St. Raymond's) NY, 53. Michael Nardi 6'1 2003 PG Elizabeth (St. Patrick) NJ, 62. Jamar Nutter 6'2 2003 2G West Orange (Seton Hall Prep) NJ, 66. Art Bowers 6'3 2003 2G Newark (St. Benedict's) NJ, 70. Lamont Hamilton 6'9 2003 C Milford (Academy) CT verbal to St. John's, 75. Gary Forbes 6'6 2003 2G Brooklyn (Banneker) NY, 96. Oumar Sylla 6'6 2003 WF Centerach (Our Savior New American) NY verbal to Valparaiso, 131. Marquis Webb 6'3 2003 2G Paterson (Catholic) NJ, 144. Louis McCroskey 6'3 2003 2G Bronx (St. Raymond's) NY, 158. Ramel Bradley 6'3 2003 2G New York (Park West) NY, 164. Amaud Dahi 6'6 2003 WF Burlington (Life Center) NJ, 170. Marlon Smith 5'11 2003 PG Briarwood (Archbishop Molly) NY, 179. John Kelley 6'10 2002 C Wayne (DePaul) NJ verbal to Penn State, 181. Japhet McNeil 5'10 2003 PG Middle Village (Christ the King) NY, 183. Mamadou Diakhate 6'5 2003 2G Manhasset (St. Mary's) NY, 205. Mitchell Buford 6'1 2003 2G Middle Village (Christ the King) NY, 207. Konimba Diarra 6'9 2003 C Centereach (Our Savior New American) NY, 209. Cameron Tyler 5'11 2003 PG Bayside (Cardozo) NY, 234. Narmabaye Mbainai 6'10 2003 C Burlington (Life Center) NJ. 5/1/02 Class 2003 coverage upped from 66 to 98 grouped by twenties. My thanks to John P Miciotta (JPM) and others on this site who have contributed to player evaluations. The rankings were compiled by referencing Blue Ribbon, Gameball, NJ Hoops, Real Scout and Apple's Ballaz' lists. The more than 100 people (half of them, coaches) on this site's mailing list had a chance to contribute, though some won't rank players on principle. Ultimately, the rankings are mine, the site's programmer and basketball fan. I am not a scout and I am not a talent evaluator. These are youngsters and many are still growing. The rankings should be taken very, very lightly. This listing is primarily a reason to profile the region's prominent juniors in one place on this site. I apologize to all those who should be on this list, but are not, due to my ignorance. For comments and suggestions please email nycnjhoops@aol.com. 11/25/01 Metro Hoops: Best Of the Best!- NJ Juniors. 3/13/01 100 Hoops: 'Our region's 2003 Names To Remember -- Shagari Alleyne 7-1 C Manhattan (NY) Rice, Jermaine Bell 7-0 C Rochester (NY) Benjamin Franklin, Grant Billmeier 6-10 C Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick, Stanley Branch 6-7 WF/BF Atlantic City (NJ) High, Japhet McNeil 5-10 PG Middle Village (NY) Christ the King, Daon Merritt 5-10 PG Bronx (NY) St. Raymond's, Michael Nardi 6-1 PG Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick, Jason Patterson 6-0 PG/WG Elizabeth (NJ) St. Patrick, Marlon Smith 5-11 PG Briarwood (NY) Archbishop Molloy, Chris Taft 6-8 BF/C Brooklyn (NY) Xaverian, Darryl Watkins 6-10 C Wayne (NJ) Passaic County.' 2/3/01 Blue Ribbon lists 20 New Jersey sophomores - Charles Alexander, Al Kazar Battle, Grant Billemeier, Stanley Branch, Eric Cangelosi, Nick Cangelosi, Jeff Cardswell, Trevoy Chambers, Loul Deng, Justin Freed, Darryl Gladden, Basir Mason, David McSwain, Everett Morgan, Mike Nardi, Jamar Nutter, Nathaniel Robinson, Charlie Villanueva, Darryl Watkins and Marqius Webb. They list 34 New York sophomores - Shagari Allegne, Tariq Atkins, Edward Berrios, Kimani Blaize, Ramel Bradley, Carl Brown, Mitchell Buford, Kirk Bunn, Rashon Clark, Jamar Dart, Steve Dyer, Emmanuel Estevez, Mark Fielder, Dexter Hall, Mark Holder, Courtney Johnson, Anthony Lalor, Dominic Lewis, Ivan Marnike, Justin Marshall, Louie McCroskey, Japhet McNeil, Daon Merritt, Knowledge Miller, Chris Nunez, George Peters, Kendell Provett, Peter Ramos, Marlon Smith, Chris Taft, Joshua Thomas, Julian Thomas and Brian Williams. 11/19/00 HoopsTV.com: 'Shagari Alleyene, SO., 7-2, Rice (New York, NY). A true center who works hard on perfecting his role as a big fella. Alleyene doesn’t try to play on the wing or hit the 3. He simply concentrates on scoring from the blocks, rebounding and shot blocking – all of which he does well. The 7-footer has touch and grabs every pass, rebound or loose ball in sight, but he’s still very thin and raw. Grant Billmeier, SO., 6-10, St. Patrick’s (Elizabeth, NJ). Extremely gifted post player with tricks well beyond his years. His short jumper is smooth, and he’s tenacious on the glass. Billmeier is very active and runs the floor like a big guard. "Big Red" was good for 15 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists per game in 1999-00. Charlie Villanueva, SO., 6-8, Blair Academy (Blairstown, NJ). Villanueva’s dribbling skills and ridiculously sticky mitts create a versatile player who will see clock at the 2, 3 or 4. His height, vertical and quickness make him difficult to stop on the way to the cup. With some work Villanueva could be ranked as a Top 20 player in 2002. Stanley Branch , SO., 6-7, Pleasantville (Pleasantville, NJ). His national breakout came in December 1999 when as a frosh he tore it up for Atlantic City HS at the Slam Dunk to the Beach (DE). This season Branch is runnin’ with a new squad, but he still moves like a guard, cleans the glass and dunks with frightening regularity. Marlon Smith, SO, 6-0, Archbishop Molloy (Queens, NY). Smith is a big and strong for a sophomore point man. One of NYC’s finest ball handlers, Smith has excellent court awareness, a sweet outside touch and a tireless work ethic. Jamar Nutter, SO, 6-2, Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, NJ). As the 6th man on last year’s nationally ranked Seton Hall Prep squad, Nutter was off the hook. He can shoot the rock, but if a defender creeps up, he’ll cut to the paint with his dribbles. His handle and passing skills are more than strong enough for Nutter to play the point if needed.' 9/24/00: Class 2003 coverage upped by 17 from 49 to 66. This index groups them by fifteens. It was compiled by referencing Blue Ribbon, Gameball, NJ Hoops, Hoop Scoop (they rank southern not northern New Jersey), NYC Exposure, Real Scout and Apple's Ballaz lists. The more than eighty people (half of them, coaches) on this site's mailing list had a chance to contribute, though some won't rank players on principle. Ultimately, the final decision was mine, the site's programmer and basketball fan. I am not a scout, and I am not a talent evaluator. These are youngsters and almost all of them are still growing. The implied ranking should be taken very, very lightly. This listing is primarily a reason to profile the region's prominent sophomores in one place on this site. I apologize to all those who should be on this list, but are not, due to my ignorance. For comments and suggestions please email nycnjhoops@aol.com. 9/8/00 NJ Hoops: Top Sophs. 6/21/00 nychoops@yahoo.com: 'I just finished all of my new rankings, for the classes of 2003 at The Apple's Best High School Ballaz' . Sophomore Rankings -- 1. Charlie Villanueva 6'8 SF Blair (NJ). 2. Daon Merrit 5'9 PG Graphic Arts. 3. Marlon Smith 5'10 PG Molloy. 4. Shagari Alleyne 7'2 C Rice. 5. Kendell Provet 5'6 PG Wadleigh. 6. Japhet McNeil 5'9 PG Christ the King. 7. Chris Taft 6'8 C Xaverian. 8. Mitchell Beauford 5'9 G Christ the King. 9. Ferard Ensley 5'7 PG Undecided. 10. Rashon Clark 6'5 PF Bishop Loughlin. 11. Julian Thomas 6'8 PF St. Raymond. 12. Brian Williams 6'5 PF Christ the King. 13. Steve Dyer 6'2 SG Rice. 14. Tariq Atkins 5'11 SG ST. Raymond. 15. Kirk Bunn 6'3 PF Molloy. 16. Louie McCroskey 6'0 PG St. Raymond. 17. Karron Clark 6'2 SG Banneker . 18. Micheal King 6'0 SG Christ the King. 19. Kojo Mensah 5'10 PG Bishop Loughlin. 20. Roberto Felipe 6'3 SG Newtown. 21. Matt Ross 6'5 PF St. Mary's. 22. Miguel Garcia 6'2 SF St. Raymond. 23. Emmanuel Estevez 5'10 PG St. Raymond. 24. Andre Cole 6'4 SF Newtown. 25. Justin Marshall 6'5 PF Christ the King. 26. Andrew Wright 5'9 SG Bishop Loughlin. 27. Wesley Matthews 5'10 SG McClancy. 28. Dexter Hall 6'0 SG August Martin. 29. Corey Simmons 5'10 PG St. Raymond. 30. Peter Ramos 7'1 C Bishop Loughlin. 31. Desmond Frazier 6'2 SF Rice. 32. Quami Moore 6'4 PF Transit Tech. 33. Domonic Lewis 6'2 SF Rice. 34. Chris Nunez 5'9 SG St. Raymond. 35. Wesley Walker 5'6 PG Christ the King. 2/25/00: Class 2003 coverage at 49; this index groups them by tens. It was compiled by referencing Blue Ribbon, Gameball, NJ Hoops, Hoop Scoop (they rank southern not northern New Jersey), NYC Exposure, Real Scout and Apple's Ballaz lists. Our list has disproportionately more New York city kids than Jersey, since we see elementary school play at IS8, CityWide, UDC and the Gauchos tournaments. The more than fifty people (half of them, coaches) on this site's mailing list had a chance to contribute, though some won't rank players on principle. Ultimately, the final decision was mine, the site's programmer and basketball fan. I am not a scout, and I am not a talent evaluator. These are youngsters and almost all of them are still growing. The implied ranking should be taken very, very lightly. This listing is primarily a reason to profile the region's prominent freshmen in one place on this site. I apologize to all those who should be on this list, but are not, due to my ignorance. For comments and suggestions please email nycnjhoops@aol.com. Marlon Smith 5-10, Grant Billmeier 6-10, Daon Merrit 5-9, .Matt Ross 6-6, Jamar Nutter 6-3, Dominic Lewis 6-1, Mitchell Beauford 5-10, Japhet McNeil 5-7, Stanley Branch 6-7, Mike Nardi, 5-11, Sagari Allegne 7-1. Wesley Walker 5-6, Michael King 6-0, Eric Cangelosi 6-2, Nick Cangelosi 6-2, Julian Thomas 6-6, Rashon Clark 6-5, Chris Bernard 6-0, Kendal Provet 6-0, Peter Ramos 7-0, Chris Taft 6-6. Emmanuel Estevez 5-10, Karone Clark 6-1, Quami Moore 6-3, Miguel Garcia 6-1, Corey Simmons 5-9, Kojo Mensah, 5-7, Steve Dyer 6-2, Montez Williamson 6-4, Tariq Atkins 5-9, Kirk Bunn 6-4. Marvin Richardson 6-3, Brian Williams 6-3, Andrew Wright 5-8, Marquis Webb 6-3, Justin Marshall 6-5, Desmond Frazier 6-2, Luis Nieves 6-4, Willie Irick 6-5, Roberto Felipe 6-1, Everett Morgan. Ricky Mahorn 6-2, Billy Kurtz 5-10, Shale Keating 5-10, Daquan Bruce 5-10, Justin Freed 6-5, Cliff Clinscale 5-7, Billy Gilbert, Eric Bynes 5-10, Jai Miller. 1/1/00 Gameball: New York City Top 9th Grade Boys - (Class of 2003). 1. Marlon Smith, 5'10, 2003, Molloy PG, Bnx. 2. Mitchell Beauford, 5'10, 2003, Christ the King, PG, L.I. 3. Matt Ross, 6'6, 2003, St. Mary's, PF, L.I. 4. Julian Thomas, 6'8, 2003, St. Raymonds, WF, Qns. 5. Dominic Lewis, 6'1, 2003, Rice, WF, Bnx. 6. Sagari Allegne, 7'2, 2003, Rice, C, Bnx. 7. Peter Ramos, 7'0, 2003, Holy Cross, C, Bklyn. 8. Chris Taft, 6'6, 2003, Xaverian, PF, Bklyn. 9. Micheal King, 6'0, 2003, Christ the King, 2G, Qns. 10. Emmanuel Estevez, 5'10, 2003, St. Raymonds, 2G, Bnx. 10/99 Blue Ribbon - New Jersey: Al Kazar Battle 5-8, Washington Academy, NJ, Grant Billmeier 6-10, Pennington Prep, Stanley Branch 6-5 Atlantic City, Justin Freed 6-5, Montgomery, NJ, Mike Nardi 5-11, St. Patricks, Jamar Nutter 6-3, Seton Hall Prep. New York: Marlon Smith 5-10, 2003, Molloy PG, Bnx. Sagari Allegne 7-2, 2003, Rice, C,. Dominic Lewis 6'1, 2003, Rice, WF,. Matt Ross, 6'6, 2003, St. Mary's, PF, L.I. 9/99 NJ Hoops: 1. Grant Billmeier 6-10, Pennington Prep, 2. Ed Green 6-6, Newark Eastside, 3. Marvin Richardson 6-2 Boonton, 4. Jamar Nutter 6-3, Seton Hall Prep, 5. Mike Nardi 5-11, St. Patricks, 6. Eric Cangelosi 6-2 Camden Catholic, 7. Nick Cangelosi 6-2, Camden Catholic, 8. Stanley Branch 6-3 Atlantic City, 9. Darryl Watkins 6-7, Paterson Catholic, 10. Sydir Mitchell 6-3 Paterson Catholic. 8/25/99 Cee Gee @ Full Court Mag has profiles on Sagari Allegne, Marlon Smith, Grant Billmeier, Davonne Fowkles, Jai Miller, Arthur Onuora and Emmanuel Estavez from the 1999 Phenom Jr. All-American Camp at Georgia Tech. • Sagari Allegne 7-2 Center, Speaking of 7 foot, Sagari is going to be a good one too, everyone is looking for the monster or for him to be dominant and he will be. Sagari was alot better than advertised and at 7-2 he blocked everything near the rim. He plays with emotion and that is a great sign. In the one on one competition he was awesome. Mark my words this kid will be a pro. • Marlon Smith 5-8 Point guard, Marlon Smith is a fine talent, he has all those New York point guard skills, but he can shoot the ball. So people complained that Marlon shot the ball too much, maybe he did but so did a lot of other kids. Smith is a tremedous ball-handler and when the ball is in his hands something is going to happen, he's either going to score, drop a dime, or get fouled. Only going into the 9th and still learning the game watch out..... • Davonne Fowkles 6-4 Wing Forward, Fowkles was mad at himself all week, he kept saying he could play better, Davonne played great. Fowkles has good offensive tools for his size, he can cross you, pop a jay, and play with his back to the basket. • Jai Miller 6-2 combo guard, Jai is a player with great skills, he can shoot, handle the ball, play D, he does whatever. Jai is a athlete too which is only going to add to the fact that he is a player. Great skills and good attitude. • Arthur Onuora 6-4 Wing Forward, very talented and can do alot of things, he showed that he has great skills and that he can be big time. Onuara shot the ball well, handled it in transition, and made good decisions. • Emmanuel Estavez 6-0 point guard, St. Raymond's has a player, he was another player everyone loved, and he play showed you why. Manny lite up people all week but did it in the team concept, he played well against the big competition too. 7/6/99 Full Court Mag: 'Class of 2003 National Rankings includes: 3. Marlon Smith 5-8 PG Paterson Catholic (Paterson, NJ); 8. Jamar Nutter 6-2 SG Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, NJ); 10. Grant Billmeier 6-9 C Pennington Prep (Pennington, NJ); 17. Julian Thomas 6-6 PF St. Raymonds (Bronx, NY); 22. Dominic Lewis 6-3 WF Rice (Manhattan, NY); 29. Matt Ross 6-5 WF Long Island Lutheran (Hempstead, NY); 42. Justin Freed 6-5 WF Montgomery (Montgomery, NJ); 46. Mike Narde 5-11 PG St. Patrick’s (Elizabeth, NJ). 6/5/99 FullCourtMag: '2003 6-1 Jamar Nutter West Orange NJ. There is a war going on over where this kid will go to high school and what AAU team this kid will play for.' 8/25/98 Mail from Winston Kelly: 'The invitations are almost ready to be delivered to the selected participants of NYC's 1st annual JHS exposure basketball showcase for 8th graders to be held at St. Raymond's HS for Boys on Saturday, October 31, 1998. Our intention is to invite as many Catholic and Public high school coaches as we can to the event. There will be an educational component as well as competitive play. Hope to see you there.' 8/8/98: John: 'I wanted you to see this article about the McMichael tournament in Ravenswood Park. The MVP of the 12-13 year old division was Japhet McNeil the great point man from St. Vincent Ferrer's CYO program. When you update the elementary lists in the players section he should be at the top of the 8th graders. This kid is something. Also the fact that he's playing for BQ Express ought to tell you which high school has the inside track.' Class of 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005.
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