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Class of 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. Class for 2005 7/13/04 Hoop Scoop's national top 800 includes
# 13. Danny Green - 4/21/05 This first list is for those seniors who have not committed; the second for those with known commitments. Please send email to nycnjhoops@aol.com for updates and we'll move players from one list to the other. Eventually, they'll be few players on this top list. Mike Abbondandolo 5'4, Ahmed Allen 6'4", Marcel Alstin 5-7, Joey Amelio 5-7, Barney Anderson 6-6, Ray Arnold 6-0, Hashim Bailey 6-10, Chad Barnes 6-0, Danzel Barnes 5-6, Louis Bradley 6'7", Jessie Bradley 5'10, Rubin Britt 6-0, Rick Cadell 5'9, Isa Carnegie 5-11, David Cherry, Anthony Clarke 5'8, Jeffrey Clark 6-0, Melvin Clarida 6-5, Shane Clarke 6-7, Tyrone Cook 6-3, Damani Corbin 5-11 Marques Cox 5-10, Mike Crisci 5'11, Cesar Cruz 6-5, Andre Davis 6-4, Michael Davis 6'0, Kevin Dooley 6-3, Scottie Draughon 5'5, Dereck Echols 6'4, Will Ellison 5-8, Terrell Elliston 5'10, Amaury Fermin 6-1, DJ Fields, Derrick Gabriel 510, Kevin (Bone) Gholson 5-10, Akeem Gooding 6'3, Terence Grier 5-11, Kevin Hannoway 6-5, Tyson Hartnett 6-5, Michael Henderson 6-3, Keniel Henry 6'3", Rory Hicks 5-10 Shaun Hilliard 6-5, Delroy James 63, Mike Johnson 5-10, Dominiq Jones 5'11, Reggie Lain 5-9, Jimmy Lardrence 6-10, Chris Lowe 5'10", Chris Lowery 6-3, Corey Lyons 64, Brian Lytle 6'3, Ronald Manigault 6-0, Chris Martin 5-11, Shahee Martin 6-6, Jerrell Mills 5'9, Stephen McKoy 6'4, Khalel McDonald 6-0, James McIntosh 6-2, Gordon McKenzie 5'8 Terron Murray 6-6,Chris Noel 5-7, Codi Oliver 5-7, Osa Omogun 5-11, Jeffery Outler 5'11, Salvador Patricio 5'9, Aleek Pauline 5-9, Brandon Payne 6'4, Eric Price 6', Linzy Robertson 6-9, Stephen Rossiter 6-7, Johnathan Ruiz 6'0, Nathan Skinner 6-5, Jamar Smith 61, Dan Stonkis 6-8, Jake Stevens 5-7, Saiquon Stone 6-4, Ismaila Tarore 6'8", Vernon Teel 6-0 Rich Thomas 63, Keith Turcios 5-11, Akeem Vanderhorst 6-5, Charles Vasser 6'1, Joseph Vines 6-3, Adam Walker 6-6, Lamont Walker 6-4, Steven Walker 6'2, Grant Wentworth 6-8, John White 6-5, Shalah White 5-6, Kevin White 5-11, Reid Whitman 6'8, Chris Williams 6'2", Tim Zephyr 6'7". Herb Allen (Fairfield), Chris Andrews (Yale), Devon Austen (Manhattan), Craig Austrie (UConn), Shawn Barlow (Monmouth), Chris Bethel (Fordham), Terrell Biggs (Pitt), Nayan Boateng (Florida - football), Joe Bova (Columbia), Brandon Brock (St Peters), Dwight Burke (East Carolina), Andrew Bynum (UConn), Melvin Calhoun (Iona), Brian Connelly (Albany), Brandon Costner (North Carolina State), Mike Davis (Pitt), Theo Davis (Texas), Kevin Dooley (Penn for football), Weyinmi Efejuku (Providence), Doug Elwell (Wagner), Anthony Farmer (Rutgers), Levance Fields (Pitt), Johnny Garcia (Seton Hall). Gary Garris (American), Jaron Griffin (Rutgers), Paul Gause (James Madison), Danny Green (North Carolina), Dereck Heckendorn (Haddonfield - Lafayette), Tyrone Hansen (Monmouth), William Harris (Nebraska), Gerald "JR" Inman (Rutgers), Semaj Inge (Temple), Jamel Jackson (prep), Marques Johnson (Boston U.), Tyson Johnson (Monmouth), Marquis Jones (St. Thomas More Prep), Tom Leszczynski (Lafayette), Emmanuel "Tiki" Mayben (Syracuse), Kyle McAlarney (Notre Dame), Sean McCurdy (Arkansas), Geoff McDermott (Providence), Derek Mercer (American), Alvin Mofunanya (St Joseph), Craig Moore (Northwestern), Eric Moore (Buffalo), Victor Morris (Hofstra) Ahmad Nivins (St Joseph), Leo Nolan (Hun - Columbia), Kevin Ogletree (Virginia football), Adam Parzych (Lyndenhurst - Hartford), Greg Paulus (Duke), Kevin Payton (Camden - Minnesota), Andrew Pusar (Harvard), Jesse Sapp (Georgetown), Niko Scott (Columbia), Kahiem Seawright (Rhode Island), Nick Smith (D2 Stonehill College), Wellington Smith (prep - Blair?), Matt Szalchowski (Blair - Lehigh) T.J. Stukes (St Peters), Ricky Torres (St Johns), Jason Thompson (Lenape - Rider), Frank Tchuisi (Villanova), Kevin Vosilla (Rider), Greg Washington (Hofstra), Kade Weston (Georgia - football), Nick Wilson (Trenton Central - Bowling Green), Brian Young (Cherry Hill -Lafayette). 4/10/05 The Post's All PSAL team includes player of the year Jamel Jackson (Lincoln, 6-2 sr. guard), Amaury Fermin (JFK, 6-1, Sr. guard), Vic Morris (Cardozo, 5-11, Sr. guard), Steve McKoy Jr. (FDA, 6-4, Sr. forward) and Vernon Teel (Flushing, 6-3, Sr. forward) with JFK's Johnny Mathis as coach of the year. 12/20/04 Class 2005 coverage upped to over 120 with more than 70 ranked and the others listed alphabetically. John P Miciotta, tbone and others on this site contributed to the profiles and player evaluations. The rankings were compiled by referencing NJ Hoops, InsiderHoops and Hoop Scoop lists and by watching play at IS8, UDC. and the Gauchos. The more than 120 people (half of them, coaches) on this site's mailing list had a chance to contribute, though most 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. This ranking should be taken very lightly. It is primarily a reason to profile prominent players 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, suggestions and further evaluations please email to nycnjhoops@aol.com. Top 74: Greg Paulus 6-1, Terrell Biggs 6-6, Theo Davis 6'9", Brandon Costner 6-8, Shane Clarke 6'6", Levance Fields 5'9, Andrew Bynum 7-0, Kyle McAlarney 6-0, Danny Green 6-5, Emmanuel "Tiki" Mayben 6-1, Ricky Torres 6-4, Anthony Farmer 6'2, Gerald "JR" Inman 6-7, Sean McCurdy 5-11, Victor Morris 6-1, Jaron Griffin 66, Marques Johnson 5-11, Marquis Jones 5-11, Chris Lowe 5'10", Craig Moore 6-3 Frank Tchuisi 6'10", Kevin White 5-11, Mike Davis 6-10, Saiquon Stone 6-4, Kahiem Seawright 6'7, Paul Gause 5-10, Ahmad Nivins 6-9, Johnny Garcia 6-9, Herb Allen 5-9, Reid Whitman 6'8, Akeem Gooding 6'3, Jesse Sapp 6-3, Chris Martin 5-11, Semaj Inge 6-4, Vernon Teel 6-0, Andrew Pusar 6-1, Terence Grier 5-11, William Harris 6-5, Chris Bethel, 6-5, Tyson Johnson 6-3 Andre Davis 6-4, Wellington Smith 6-6, Shaun Hilliard 6-5, Barney Anderson 6-6, Alvin Mofunanya 6-7, Dan Stonkis 6-8, Derek Mercer 5'9", Hashim Bailey 6-10, Niko Scott 6'2, Brian Connelly 6-5, James Tchana 6-7, Dereck Echols 6'4, Tyrone Cook 6-3, Doug Elwell 6-4, Tyrone Hansen 6'6", Nayan Boateng 6'3, Chris Andrews 5-9, Terrell Elliston 5'10 Mike Johnson 5-10, Damani Corbin 5-11, Joseph Vines 6-3, Adam Walker 6-6, Eric Price 6', Jamel Jackson 6-2, Shahee Martin 6-6, Chad Barnes 6-0, Michael Henderson 6-3, Terron Murray 6-6, Ray Arnold 6-0, Nick Smith 6-7, Aleek Pauline 5-9, Tyson Hartnett 6-5, David Cherry. Alphabetical next: Mike Abbondandolo5'4, Ahmed Allen 6'4", Marcel Alstin 5-7, Joey Amelio 5-7, Shawn Barlow 6-10, Danzel Barnes 5-6, Louis Bradley 6'7", Jessie Bradley 5'10, Rubin Britt 6-0, Dwight Burke 6'7", Rick Cadell 5'9, Isa Carnegie 5-11, Anthony Clarke 5'8, Jeffrey Clark 6-0.Melvin Clarida 6-5 Marques Cox 5-10, Mike Crisci 5'11, Cesar Cruz 6-5, Michael Davis 6'0, Kevin Dooley 6-3, Scottie Draughon 5'5, Will Ellison 5-8, Derrick Gabriel 5’10, Kevin (Bone) Gholson 5-10, Kevin Hannoway 6-5, Keniel Henry 6'3", Rory Hicks 5-10, Delroy James 6’3 Dominiq Jones 5'11,Reggie Lain 5-9, Jimmy Lardrence 6-10, Chris Lowery 6-3, Corey Lyons 6’4, Brian Lytle 6'3, Ronald Manigault 6-0, Jerrell Mills 5'9, Stephen McKoy 6'4, Geoffrey McDermott 6’3, Khalel McDonald 6-0, James McIntosh 6-2, Gordon McKenzie 5'8, Eric Moore 6', Chris Noel 5-7, Codi Oliver 5-7, Osa Omogun 5-11 Jeffery Outler 5'11, Salvador Patricio 5'7, Brandon Payne 6'4, Johnathan Ruiz 6'0, Nathan Skinner 6-5, Jamar Smith 6’1, Jake Stevens 5-7, Ismaila Tarore 6'8", Rich Thomas 6’3, Keith Turcios 5-11, Akeem Vanderhorst 6-5, Charles Vasser 6'1, Lamont Walker 6-4, Steven Walker 6'2,Greg Washington 6'9, Grant Wentworth 6-8, Kade Weston 6-6, John White 6-5, Shalah White 5-6, Chris Williams 6'2", Tim Zephyr 6'7".
9/02 InsidersHoops: 'Played his way into the main Nike Camp by virtue of being one of the top three point guards at the 2002 Nike Hoop Jamboree. Paulus come from an athletic family and is a gifted player. Numerous high-major schools offered him as a sophomore. He possesses a fine stroke from downtown and is a great passer. Super floor game for a young point guard.' 4/03 Greg is playing for the Albany City Rocks this summer, teamed in the backcourt with Tiki Mayben.
12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Tyrell is a guy who was touted in many places early and has continued to make excellent progress. Basically, improved conditioning has allowed his skills to show themselves. A wide body who's not as explosive as his cousin Elton Brand, but he shows the same kind of footwork, soft touch and poise to score in traffic that his cousin displayed while at Peekskill High. He also is a smart position defender in the post and has a good knack for using his girth to get rebounding position. He will be a great college center, especially if he continues to improve his conditioning.' 5/02 JPM 'Terrell is the cousin of Elton Brand and is similar in many ways. Terrell has great hands, a wide body and good feet for post moves. He's barrell chested but needs to keep his weight under control.' 5-09-2002 Sabes Foundation Invitational Underclassmen Evaluations - Jeremy Tiers: '6-7 285 lbs. PF/C Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep, Riverside Church 16’s. Excellent hands and finishes well around the basket. Dominates opponents with overpowering frame. Showed good short game, but struggled from 8-feet and out. High major prospect.' 8/21/99 At Riverbank the Riverside Church biddies got off to an 8 - 3 start against Brooklyn USA when Brooklyn's coach Tom "Ziggy" Sicignano was hit with a technical. By midway in the fourth quarter the Church's star, Terrell Biggs (16 points), fouled out and USA took their first lead. They won 59 - 57 with MVP, Amadou Fall, scoring 22 points. James Walker and Eugene Harvey had 12 and 8 points for the winner, while Arturo (Boo) Dubois and Ronnie Lewis had 12 and 8 for the Church. 11/99 Terrell played for the Riverside Church A, 13 and under team for the Gauchos Fall Roundball Classic averaging 9.0 ppg. 2/00: Terrel is playing with the Nanuet High JV and with Riverside Church at the Winter IS8 midget level with Nick Carter, Kevin Winter and John Dixon. 3/03 GB # 1.
6/15/04 Hooptown: 'Final Recap From The Rumble In The Bronx. Not only did Theo's team take home the 17U title, he was also awarded the MVP trophy. In the title game he scored a solid 13 points while going up against the big man from New Heights Vernon Goodridge. Without his presence in the middle, Bounce may not have made it as far as they did.' 12/03 Prep Stars # 12. 1/26/04 Newsday: Theo Davis Leads Cardozo. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Canadian player who arrives here after playing well at ABCD camp. Was able to hold his own athletically against some of the best big men his age in America. Has a terrific basketball frame and will likely get stronger. The chance to play in the states as a high schooler, without the trapezoid lane found in international basketball will help him develop a post up game as well.' 12/17/03 Daily News: Import lifts Cardozo. Theo Davis dazzles with triple-double. 6/7/03 Hoopmasters: NBPA Top 100 Camp is in Richmond, VA on June 17-22. Selections from this region currently include Theo Davis '05 PF 6-8 200 St. Patricks, NJ.
12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He is the son of former Overbrook High and St. Joseph's (PA) College star Tony Costner. Brandon is a terrific prospect based on both his ability and potential. He's an aggressive forward with quick feet, soft hands, and a great knack for reading the ball off the rim. He's not an explosive leaper yet but he has great timing. He plays power forward but has good skill facing the basket. Can shoot it well from 15 feet and in, pump fake and drive, and will stick an occasional three when his feet are set. Wide shoulders lead one to believe he'll be able to carry more weight easily. He'll definitely grow stronger, and may grow taller as well.' 2/22/03 Insiders Hoops: 'Father played at St. Joseph’s and had a cup of coffee in the NBA. Lefty has good hands, skills and a body. We first saw him with the Playaz Basketball Club at the 2002 Fall Charlie Weber event.' 09/02 NJH # 6.
And his return to good health and excellent play continued this summer for both the Clippers and the Gauchos. His stocky frame and aggressiveness pushing the ball up the court will remind veteran Big East watchers like myself of former Westinghouse High and Seton Hall point man Gerald Greene. He gets in the lane very well and can finish plays both scoring and assisting in traffic because of that strength. His decision making will likely get better the more he plays so by the time he's a senior he'll likely be as "solid" with his decision making as he is physically.' 7/19/03 John P Miciotta: 'With all the good things that happened to the Clippers, the best thing was the improved play of point guard Levance Fields. He's made a complete return to good health from knee surgery that caused him to miss his freshman year and that plus improved judgment mean that he could be destined for big things in the future.'
10/11/04 Andrew is playing for the LI Panthers at IS8 along side 6-9 junior Derrick Caracter. 9/04 Rivals # 28 class of 2005. 8/04 Rob Brown, coach with the New Jersey All-Stars: 'Before this summer, he didn't know how to take games over, really. But toward the end of June and July, he just started dominating games.' Andrew Bynum 6-11 center St. Joseph HS Metuchen, NJ. 7/04 Insiders' Dave Telep is raving about Andrew's play at the Nike Camp in Indianapolis. 'We’ve got him way too low at No. 41 and taking it a step further, this is a guy whose stock could take off in a big way.' 4/04 Rivals: 'Has tremendous size. Just beginning to figure out how to use his size. Could wind up being a high-major prospect with improvement and a commitment to rebounding.' 7/4/03 Metro Hoops: Andrew Bynum (St. Joseph's) 6-foot-9 center Wing span of a seven footer... big time body...strong presence in the paint... raw offensively...needs some work on both ends of the floor...will be a solid college player with some help from coaching.'
They are the best team from when they were 13 and runners up from last year. They have a complete team that goes 8 deep. They have two smart wise captains in 6'5" small forward Doug Elwell from Msgr.Farrell and 6'0" point guard Kyle McAlarney from Moore Catholic. 5/29/00 2000 New York Metropolitan AAU Boys Championship at Island Garden In the third game the Lightning finally won, but it was the Staten Island, not Long Island version. They beat the Manhassett All Stars 66 - 54 in the 13u game. Doug Elwell (Gameball #20) is the Staten Island star center; he had 16 points for the winners. Kyle McAlarney ran the show as the S. I. point. 3/03 GB # 20.
5/02 JPM 'Danny is a poised, big kid who is a solid shooter and an ok defender. He's on the Gauchos roster this summer.' 8/7/99 Biddies play at IS8 on Saturday morning: 1st. Presbyterian Spirit is led by Marques Cox (GB # 12) as they take Danny Greene and 80 Park 41 - 25. 10/02 St Mary, Manhasset, LI. Coach Tim Cluess: 'Two sophomores could be the difference in how good our team becomes as the year progresses. 6'4" Tyson Johnson and 6'4" Dan Green. They are outstanding young players who should both be hi- level D1 prospects if they work hard. Both can go inside and out. Consistency will be a factor for both young players to help this team.' 11/02 Danny has transferred from North Babylon to St Mary for his sophomore year and he's become a starter. 3/03 GB # 16. 3/2/03 At IS8 SONDAY Express dominated Abyssinian Church in the semis but 80 Park was a different story as they cruised to a 68 - 53 victory. Junior division MVP, Chris Martin (21 points with 12 in the first quarter, pictured left), 6-5 Danny Green (11) and 6-3 center Marvin Robert (11) led wire to wire. 5/2/04 Newsday: 'All-Long Island boys basketball team includes A J Price, Kahiem Seawright, Clarence Alonzo, Alex Anderson, John Garcia, Danny Green, Jon Han, Bryant Lassiter, James St. Robert and Darrell Wonge. Green, a finalist for Nassau Player of the Year, led St. Mary's to a 23-2 season and the Nassau-Suffolk CHSAA championship. He averaged 16 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks and 5 assists, and already has 1,007 career points.'
4/02 Jim Hart 'Tiki is the starting point for the City Rocks 16 under team. He will be nationally rated by the summer's end.' 2/22/03 Insiders Hoops: Nickname is “Tiki.” Missed most of his sophomore season as he was suspended and later dropped from his high school team. Made a serious mark on the AAU circuit coming out of his freshman season. Really fast, good with the ball and can score. 3/03 GB # 6.
3/14/04 Courier Post: It's St. Augustine's day. Guards carry Hermits to crown in overtime against Seton Hall. Once again, Anthony Farmer (picture from Courier Post) steals the spotlight. On Saturday, Farmer left the shiny, new Ritacco Center buzzed with a masterful 34-point performance in the state Parochial A final. The junior point guard pretty much willed the Hermits to a 69-64 overtime win over Seton Hall Prep. 3/14/04 NJO: No. 2 Seton Hall falls to St. Augustine, 69-64. NJ Hoops: St. Augustine's edged Seton Hall Prep 69 - 64 in an overtime thriller in the Parochial A State Final. Philly.com: St. Augustine wins Parochial A state crown. 4/02 Hoop Scoop 'Anthony Farmer is a player with the maturity of a high school junior or senior. He can shoot the three, handle the ball, and get to the basket, plus he plays with savvy and intelligence.' 9/15/02 antdog14: 'Anthony Farmer, was a genuine addition to your list. You only have to ask those who saw him perform as a freshman against Bergen Catholic in State Championship contest. A true frosh.with a load of potential ... also 2 AAU campaigns in the 17u starting at age 14.' 2/22/03 Insiders Hoops: Projects as a shooting guard in college because he’s wired to be the main scorer for Paul Rodio’s successful Hermits program. Farmer has been the main offensive weapon on his high school team since his sophomore year. Will penetrate and get to the rim. Jump shot to 3-point range will be a point of emphasis as continues to improve.
5/11/04 LFBALL: 'If Hoop Scoop thinks JR Inman is only the 148th best junior in America, they are truly wrong! This kid is a better player than many of the local players mentioned and has the most upside as well. 11/26/03 Daily News: 'Some consider Inman the best junior in the state, partly because he moves so well with and without the ball. When he puts the ball on the floor, he's shown some surprisingly swift moves to the basket for a player his size.' 3/6/03 Metro Hoops: Gerald "JR" Inman, a 6-7, 185 pound sophomore combo forward from St. Joseph's H.S. in Montvale, N.J., is a player to watch in the class of 2005. 9/02 NJ Hoops # 16.
5/11/04 LFBALL: 'Now everyone is raving over McCurdy of St. Anthony's. What happened? Did I miss something? This kid is in a great system at St. A's. I watched him at least 4 times and he was decent and destined for a mid major college. He must have gotten better very fast!' 5/19/04 Bob McCurdy: 'The reason Sean is playing so much better in AAU is due to the fact that he is playing his natural position - point guard...@ 6'1" he always had been a point guard....during the season he had to play the "3" most of the time for St. Anthony's due to injuries to other players and the size of Mosby and Mercer..... ' 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He transferred here after moving with his family from Connecticut and fit in very easily with the quick pressing style of the Friars. He has good hands, quick feet and a pretty good touch more from middle distance than from trey. He's hard nosed and competitive like all the Friars and should get better and better these next two years.' 2/22/03 Insiders Hoops: Hard-nosed guard for Bobby Hurley at St. Anthony’s. We appreciate how hard he competes and the way he approaches every possession. Legitimate range from downtown and he’ll make a handful in a game on you.
Morris was held in check in the first half only scoring just 8 over the first 16 minutes, but the final 16 minutes was a much different story. He overwhelmed the Connecticut team with 28 2nd half points including a 25 foot 3 at the buzzer to give his team a 77-76 win. For his play Morris was awarded a spot on the IS8 Fall 1st team all-tournament. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Victor is a quick and explosive player who gets to the basket and finishes plays with good strength. At Cardozo he combines with Nick Flagg to form the best backcourt tandem in the PSAL not matriculating at Lincoln High. His size means he projects as a point guard in college and he can certainly defend quick penetrating guards. The fact that he's a scorer first and playmaker second means he fits better in some systems than others.' 5/02 Coach Glen Steinberg: 'Vic Morris plays for me on the Warriors. Vic is without doubt the real deal. He has superb point guard skills and is able to seemingly effortlessly break down presses himself regardless of the team. If I had to pick out a weakness, I would say his defensive intensity could be better. He can play the 1,2, or 3 and is not a selfish player on the court at all. He plays at the parks constantly and you can see a lot of that in his game coupled with some very nice fundamentals. He currently plays varsity at Cardozo. Jaron Griffin
66 forward Manchester, NJ. 12/18/04 NJ.com shooting
guards # 1 The 6-6 senior has largely played forward the past two years because of his ability to carve through the lane and rebound. Even against considerably bigger teams, he is a force.
Griffin can also knock down the jumper, making him likely to play two-guard next season at Rutgers. He averaged 23.5 points and 14 rebounds in 2003-04.
12/8/04 Metro Hoops Top 25 Seniors
# 1-5 # 4. Jaron Griffin 66 Forward (Manchester). Jaron
dominated last season and during the summer by using his physical strength and athleticism. Griffin used his size to post smaller defenders and his quickness to get by bigger opponents.
Jaron capped off his off season by winning the MVP for the Metrohoops North/ South Showdown. Rivals:
'As a junior was the MVP in the 2005 game of the Eddie Griffin Challenge when
he had 19 points. Will run, rebound and block shots. Will have to develop
his perimeter touch but a potential high-major prospect.'
10/04 Marques and Derrick Mercer were the twin point guards for the championship Playaz Black team at IS8 this fall. 5/04 Rivals: 'Johnson runs the show for the New Jersey Wildcats and his play in April was consistent, proving he was a Division one prospect. '
Craig Moore 6-3 forward Lawrenceville Prep. 12/18/04 NJ.com Point guards # 10 'Solid guard played a major, if unsung, on Lawrenceville's state prep championship team a year ago, finishing with 46 3-pointers. He will be counted on to provide senior leadership this year. Will attend Northwestern next year.' 12/7/04 Metro Hoops: New Jersey Top Seniors - 20-16. # 17. Moore is deadly from behind the arc. If Craig has a chance to square up and set his feet you can put it in the books. The depleted Big Red squad will depend on Moore to get it done. Look for Craig to put in more time at his natural point guard position as he prepares for a future life in the Big Ten.' Frank Tchuisi 6'10" center St. Benedict's (NJ) 12/18/04 NJ.com centers # 7 'Though the 6-9 senior averaged just 3.1 points and 2.3 rebounds last season, Villanova sought out and won his services based on his tremendous potential. The native of Cameroon is still learning the game and has progressed further defensively than on offense. He led St. Benedict's with 33 blocked shots last season and made 58 percent of his field-goal attempts.' 12/7/04 Metro Hoops: New Jersey Top Seniors - 20-16. # 20. ' The Nova-bound Tchusisi is very long and active on the defensive boards. Frank tries to block or alter every shot, sometimes leading to early foul trouble. Before heading to the Wildcats Tchusisi must develop his post moves and become patient on defense.' 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He's got lots of good tools, long arms and legs and nice running ability. He moves tentatively and needs game experience. That may be hard to come by as the Bees are not only loaded but play better with a smaller lineup that can press more effectively. Still he's an intriguing prospect because of his size and raw tools.'
Subsequently his play was a lot more up and down, and reflected the ups and downs of Grady's season. In light of the recent turmoil around Grady's program it may prove difficult to find the measure of consistency both Kevin and the team need. I hope and pray he and the others stay the course as students as well as players. For Kevin a D-I scholarship is at stake because he has that kind of ability.' 2/3/02 Brooklyn Scout: 'At the NY-PA Challenge at Villanova University on Saturday, Grady took control in the second quarter and defeated Council Rock (PA) 60-46. ... Freshman point guard Kevin White and forward Derek Echols were impressive for Grady.'
5/02 JPM 'Runs well, can catch the ball and has a great body for basketball. He's probably physically ready for the varsity next year but with the Clippers' depth Mike would get more time with the JV team. Mike is still raw; his footwork needs a lot of work. Nonetheless, his potential is enormous; it's the equal of the top tier players in this class. He plays his AAU ball with Rock Steady Beacon so Mike figures to be around the city for most of the summer - hopefully working on his b'ball fundamentals and schoolwork.' 3/03 GB # 9.
5/02 JPM 'Saquon is right there with Tiki, Shahee and Terrell as one of the best players in this class. He's a terrific, all purpose, athletic player who has a nice feel for the game. He may be on the varsity next season.' 7/00 Reggie Lain is running the First Presbyterian midget team at IS8 helped by Saiquon Stone and Eugene Locker. 3/03 GB # 8.
Paul Gause 5'11 guard Elmer (Schalick) NJ. 12/18/04 NJ.com shooting guards # 3 'In his squad's uptempo game, Gause is the spark and smooth finishing touch. The 5-11 senior scored 31 points a game last season after averaging 29.5 as a sophomore. He originally had given a verbal commitment to James Madison, but rescinded to consider football offers following his All-State season as a two-way back.' 12/8/04 Metro Hoops Top 25 Seniors #6-10 # When Gause is in the building get the fire extinguisher ready because he loves to burn the nets. The states leading scorer a year ago hasnt average under 25pts per game since entering high school. Paul has quickness to get to the hole and unlimited range on his jumper. Gause also has a solid frame that fights off defenders when he penetrates. 9/02 NJ Hoops # 4. 1/30/04 Courier Post: Paul Gause goes for 46 in Schalick win. 1/2/04 Courier Post: Many gazing at Paul Gause. Schalick star is showing he's more than a shooter. 9/14/03 Courier Online: Illness can't stop `Great Gause'. 3/30/01 South Jersey News: An eighth-grade all-star game will be played at 1 PM.in the Al Carino Boys Basketball Club of South Jersey. The players include Paul Gause, Pittsgrove Middle. 1/03 It's an awesome January for Paul. He scores 35, 37, 41, 43 and 45 against Penns Grove, Pitman, Wildwood, Depthford and Schalick. 9/02 NJH # 4.
4/21/04 Ahmad is playing with the New Heights Warriors this summer. 4/21/04 InsidersHoops: New Jersey Junior Big Man Poised to Open Eyes - 2005 Focus: Ahmad Nivins. 11/03 SchoolSports 'Junior Ahmad Nivins (6-8) will be eligible in January after having to sit out nine games due to transfer rules, and he'll give Hurley some help up front.' 6/22/03 The Friars have got two Ahmads ready for playing time - 5-11 senior point guard Ahmad Mosby is recuperating from an injury and will challenge for point guard minutes, while 6-8 Ahmad Nivens is transferring from County Prep in Jersey City, will be eligible next week to provide a capable backup for Barney Anderson.
Reid Whitman 6'8" BF Trinity Pawling (NY) 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Manhattan native who spent his freshman season at Loyola High in the city and transferred to Trinity for improved basketball competition. He is a long and skilled forward who shoots well facing up and can score a bit with his back to the basket. He played very well, and competed well on the glass against older and stronger players when I got to see him. And any coach who loves the fundamentals of boxing out will love this kid. He does it perfectly, finds a man, stays between he and the basket, and once he can see how the ball will come off the rim goes and gets it. He's a very likely division one recruit, at what level will depend on how he matures physically.'
3/2/02 John Miciotta 'Christ the King used late clutch free throw shooting by Chris Martin and Hakeem Gooding to beat Rice for the City freshman title. Martin and Gooding combined to make six free throws in the last minute all in "one-and-one" situations to earn the win in a game where Rice used its inside game to slow the tempo down. Gooding, Martin, and smooth shooting lefty Niko Scott starred for CK. 8/22/98 City championships results: Super Biddy - Panthers 45 First Presbyterian 35. Joseph Vines with 13 points wins MVP award and is helped by Leon Falconer and Christopher Martin with 11 and 8 points. 10/12/00 JAH634: 'Chris plays for the Panthers and plays AAU basketball. Won 2000 City-wide basketball tournament. Great scorer who can drive very effectively.' 3/03 GB # 3.
6/3/01 T-Bone: 'some from the Metro Hoops Phenom Camp this past weekend at Rutgers University in NJ. The top players in attendance included ... Andrew Pusar (top 5 8th grader in NJ going to Seton Hall Prep).' 09/02 NJH # 5.
5/02 JPM 'Bob Oliva considers William to be the Y2K version of Carl Beckett - a 6-4, 215 pound tough forward with good hands and a relentless attitude on the court. William is developing a face up game, but not yet to three point range. He can defend threes and fours but not twos. Brian Beckford may be the most talented player from this past season's CTK JV, but William may be the most important for next year's success.'
10/02 St Mary, Manhasset, LI. Coach Tim Cluess: 'Two sophomores could be the difference in how good our team becomes as the year progresses. 6'4" Tyson Johnson and 6'4" Dan Green. They are outstanding young players who should both be hi- level D1 prospects if they work hard. Both can go inside and out. Consistency will be a factor for both young players to help this team.' 3/03 GB # 24. 2/28/00 Coach Sly Johnson: '5'-10" pf - in IS8 Summer Tourn. Blocked five of Ray Arnold's (GB#1at the time) shots and sacrificed his offense for defense.' Andre Davis 6-4 Piscataway, NJ 12/6/04 Metro Hoops: New Jersey Top Seniors - 21-25. # 23.'Andre Davis 64 Forward (St. Patricks). Andre played the big man role for the Celtics last season. He bangs well against bigger opponents and finishes around the basket. Davis role should be a little different this season with the return of Derrick Caracter. After dropping about 10 pounds off his frame Andre looks focused.' 5/02 t-bone 'Andre Davis is now at Piscataway HS. He transferred from St.Pats for personal reasons. Probably the most dominate big man in the class behind Biggs, Andre plays AAU with the MSU Skyliners.' Wellington Smith 6-6 forward, Summit, NJ. 12/18/04 NJ.com power forwards # 5 'Smith's ability to score and defend in the paint was no more apparent than his 21-point, 10-block performance that helped upset Hillside, 69-66, last year in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 semifinals. That wasn't exactly an anomaly, though, as the 6-6 senior averaged 15.1 points and four blocks.'
9/02 NJ Hoops # 7. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'SF/PF I position him at both spots because while he's one of only two players who figure in the Friars' rotation that have any size his college position projects as small forward. First and foremost, it should be noted that while he often gives up both height and bulk around the basket he more than makes up for it with tremendous hustle and quickness to the ball. The way he moves in St. A's press also indicates that he has quick enough feet to defend small forwards but he needs to develop offense for that spot. Right now he scores mainly on put backs baseline drives, and in transition so he may be best suited for a system where the small forward is more a baseliner than a traditional wing player. His development should be watched closely because the arrival of Ahmad Nivens, a talented 6'8" junior should allow him to play more like a forward and develop the kind of offensive game he will need for the next level.'
1/04 Metro Hoops: 'Dan Stonkis (pictured blocking shot) recorded his second straight triple-double by recording 11 points, 18 rebounds and 12 blocked shots to lead the 5-1 Vikings, who jumped to an 18-0 lead and never looked back.'
12/8/04 Metro Hoops: New Jersey Top Seniors - 15-11. # 14. When I first saw Mercer play as a freshmen I figured he was another St. Anthony miniature guard, scrappy, play defense and run the team. But I noticed Derrick refused to be typical. He started to develop his jump shot and offensive moves. Mercer turned into a legitimate offensive threat. Derricks hard work was rewarded with hardware when he won the MVP of the championship game at the prestigious IS8 this fall. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Speedy point man who quickly assumed an important place in the Friars line-up as a sophomore last season. The combination of his speed pushing the ball up the court, and his ability to shoot the trey off the catch may remind some long time St. A's observers of former Villanova standout Kenny Wilson. Also like Kenny he wears number 3 but unlike Kenny he's right handed. Derek also fits the typical St. A's profile because of his terrific defensive intensity, quick feet and quick hands.'
3/2/02 John Miciotta 'Gooding, Martin, and smooth shooting lefty Niko Scott starred for CK, while talented lefty Ronald Manigualt and Marques Cox each had fine games for Rice.' Brian Connelly 6-7 forward Camden Catholic, NJ 12/18/04 NJ.com Power forwards # 7 'He was a dependable interior force when his team won 16 of its first 18 games last season. The production of the backcourt dropped somewhat in following games, but Connelly remained steady to finish with a 12.2 scoring average for his 19-5 squad. The 6-8 forward will continue at Albany.' 04/02 Hoop Scoop 'Brian Connelly is a mobile four-man who is best in the high post, where he can pass, slash, and shoot.' 3/30/01 South Jersey News: An eighth-grade all-star game will be played at 1 PM in the Al Carino Boys Basketball Club of South Jersey. The players on the Black team include Brian Connelly, St. Rose of Lima.' 9/02 NJ Hoops # 10
Dereck Echols 6'4 forward Grady, NY. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He is a tough, physical rebounder with a good nose for the ball whose perimeter skills are still developing. He has become a more efficient finisher on the break.' 5/02 JPM 'Dereck played for Brooklyn USA as a tough, very physical rebounder with a great nose for the ball. He's a good defender who moves laterally well enough now to guard on the perimeter. Dereck shows flashes of offense, but that aspect of his game is still a work in progress. Dereck currently plays for coach Jake Edwards and the Brooklyn Falcons.' 2/3/02 Brooklyn Scout: 'At the NY-PA Challenge at Villanova University on Saturday, Grady took control in the second quarter and defeated Council Rock (PA) 60-46. ... Freshman point guard Kevin White and forward Derek Echols were impressive for Grady.' 3/03 GB # 31. Tyrone Cook 6-3 St Patrick, NJ. 12/18/04 NJ.com Shooting guards Others to watch Tyrone Cook. 5/02 t-bone '1 more year before Mr.Cook helps out Coach Boyle at St.Patricks. Ty is 6 '3 and solid, he has the biggest calves you'll see on a 14 year old. Plays AAU with the MSU Skyliners and Playground Bearcats. (future Long Island Panther, trust me), a Junior ABCD player.' 9/02 NJ Hoops # 27.
Nayan Boateng 6'3 forward Lincoln, NY. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He has already emerged as a star for Dennis O'Connor's football program at Lincoln and will likely do the same for Tiny Morton's basketball program this winter. He gave basketball coaches and fans an indication of how good he could be this summer playing for both SONDAY and the Gauchos. He's an explosive wing player who may be the best athlete in this class in the PSAL and perhaps all of New York City. He takes it strong to the basket and can make jump shots. Defensively, his lateral movement is excellent, he's long, and has good wiry strength that helps him defend off guards. He can be a bit too aggressive at times looking for his own shot but that's not an indication of a selfish kid in this instance. Nyan is just a kid who gives his team everything he has, and is the kind of guy who'll often make up for poor shot selection by diving on the floor or making a hustle play at the other end. He's very coachable and a really good kid but for now sometimes needs to be reminded of time and score situations and other things that affect his decisions. By all accounts his size and 4.4 speed in the 40 make him an elite football prospect. If he can play more under control he'll be one in basketball also.' 5/02 JPM 'Nayan is an aggressive wing player, an ok defender who can sometimes overshoot. He played on the varsity last year and may be a factor next season as an energetic, athletic player with sizeable growth potential.' 2/27/01 Hassan Jennings and Anthony Meyers assist Pete Edwards at IS8 -- scorebooks, clock, mike, security -- whatever. They saw every game of this winter classic and gave me their tournament all star picks on short notice. Hassan Midgets: Mike Johnson MVP, Chris Martin, Nayan Bouteng (Sportsmanship award), Joe Vines and Raymell Rice. 2/22/03 Insiders Hoops: Started his high school career by playing alongside super guard Sebastian Telfair. Has a strong wing body and likes to fire away from downtown. 3/03 GB # 22. Chris Andrews 5-9, point guard Seton Hall Prep, NJ 12/18/04 NJ.com point guards # 7 'He combines mature court leadership with an ability to completely disrupt an opposing offense with his perimeter defense. Assists and steals are Andrews' specialty, though the 5-9 senior also is a surprisingly strong rebounder and an effective scorer when needed. He has committed to Yale.' 12/7/04 Metro Hoops: New Jersey Top Seniors - 20-16. # 16. - Chris has always heard that he was good but too small. Now you can throw the small talk out the window because Andrews got game. The Yale bound point guard has the quickness and court vision to control a game. But Chris true weapon is his pull up jumper. When Andrew catches the pass around the pick he reminds me of Jayson Williams in his Duke days. He keeps defenders off balance with up fakes and crisp moves. 3/4/04 MSG Network: Chris Andrews -- Seton Hall mini-point guard leads with giant heart. Terrell Elliston 5'10 guard All Hallows, NY. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'While other players in this class may have improved some skill or gotten stronger no one in the city has made a more important transformation than Terrell, who has grown from a one-dimensional guy who was a scorer into a terrific all-around point guard. Yes he's still a solid open shooter and can get to the basket with his quick first step and cross over, but now he thinks the game like a point guard. His shot selection is much better not only because he's thinking about time and score situations, but because he thinks about the flow of the game and how involved his team mates are. He has always been a good on the ball defender and had a knack for making steals in the Gaels' press.' 7/19/03 John P Miciotta: 'Terrell Elliston continued his transformation from undersized scoring guard to point guard with scoring skills and is getting better and better.' 5/02 JPM 'Terrell is the Mt Carmel graduate who with Codi Oliver is one of two fine point guard freshmen at All Hallows. Physically, Terrell is good in all phases of the game - he's quick, a good dribbler and a good shooter. Terrell plays for the Riverside Church AAU team. To get playing time next year he'll have to improve the mental aspects of his game - distribute and protect the ball, keep your teammates involved in the offense.'
Joseph Vines 6-3, forward, Holy Cross, NY. GB #9. 5/02 JPM 'Joseph was not eligible at the IABO freshmen tournament this season, but he is a strong post player.' 8/22/98 City championships results: Super Biddy - Panthers 45 First Presbyterian 35. Joseph Vines with 13 points wins MVP award for Panthers. 10/12/00 JAH634: 'Joe is on Gauchos in Nationals. He is a 6-0 center who is a great scorer. He plays AAU basketball.'
Eric Price 6' PG/SG Blair Academy (NJ) 10/04 Unfortunately, 6-1 senior point guard Eric Price transferred out of Blair Academy to Coastal Christian Academy. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Baltimore native who makes our list because he's prepping at Blair. He is a strong physical guard who pushes the ball up and finds people well on the break. Defends on the ball very well. Just needs more experience running a half court offense. Likely high major prospect.' Jamel Jackson 6-2 shooting guard Lincoln, NY. 4/10/05 The Post's All PSAL team includes player of the year Jamel Jackson. Shahee Martin, 6-6 forward West Hempstead (LI) 9/02 NJ Hoops # 2. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'A Queens native who transferred here after spending his freshman year at Paramus Catholic. He's very mature physically but to his credit has maintained guard skills although I'm sure some coaches have been tempted to put him under the basket. He's a good shooter and defender who's unselfish, defends, and can help on the boards.' 5/02 JPM 'Shahee is originally from IS 226, Queens. He is currently one of the best players in this class. He has a well developed perimeter game but can play the post position too. Shahee is an ok passer, can shoot reliably almost to three point range and can play defense both inside and out of the paint. Shahee played for the Gauchos at IS8 this spring.' 3/29/02 Rich Wejnert: 'Shahee Martin, 6'5" PF from Paramus Catholic High School, was named Suburban Area Freshmen of the Year by New Jersey's Ridgewood News. Shahee led the Paladins in scoring, @15.7 points per game, averaged 11.8 rebs. per night, and was critical in PC's first visit to the Bergen County Jamboree Final Four. He is currently rated the #1 freshman in NJ by NJ HOOPS.' 11/99 Shahee played for the L I Panthers, 13 and under team for the Gauchos Fall Roundball Classic averaging 9.5 ppg. 2/00: Shahee is playing for Ajax at IS8 Jumpman Winter League. 3/03 GB # 5. Michael Henderson 6-3 shooting guard Linden NJ. 12/21/04 Metro Hoops: Coming out party for Mike Henderson. 'Henderson caught fire and didnt let up. The senior guard jumper was water as he was in an apparent scoring zone. With 50 points well in reach Linden coaches showed great sportsmanship by yanking him with 6:00 to go in the game. Henderson ended with a new Tip Off classic record 38 points.' 12/18/04 NJ.com point guards # 8 'A young team searching for leadership last season found a reliable figure in the 6-3 Henderson. He averaged 18.5 points and 11 rebounds and was often the leader in steals and assists. He provides tough, heady defense and is a threat to score from various spots.' Chad Barnes 6-0 point guard, Newark University, NJ. 12/18/04 NJ.com point guards # 5 'The 6-0 senior comfortably moved between shooting guard and point guard the last two years to help University to a combined 36-11 record during that span. He will also spend some time at the two this season so his club can profit from his range and slashing ability.' Terron Murray 6-6 forward Camden, NJ. 12/18/04 NJ.com small forwards # 6 Earlier last season, Murray, then a junior, was content to bang the boards and defend inside while seniors Shomari Moore and Wayne Smalls took most of the shots. The 6-6 Murray grew more comfortable with the ball in his hands as the season wore on, opening up the Camden offense as the team finished 16-8.'
7/00 Ray and Trevonne are leading the Rifles Midget team this summer at IS8. 3/03 GB # 19. Nick Smith 6-7 forward, Colonia, NJ 12/18/04 NJ.com small forwards # 8 'Last year in his junior season, the 6-7 wing man diversified his game, averaging 18.4 points as he became a much more legitimate post presence to go with his well-refined perimeter skills. Now, in addition to being a consistent offensive threat facing the basket, Smith can mix it up inside and go strong to the basket. The development of slick point guard Zach Rosen, now a sophomore, has also helped advance Smith's game. Aleek Pauline 5'9 point guard St. Marys, LI. 5/02 JPM 'Aleek is a very good, very put together (limited growth potential?) point guard for the Gael's freshman team. He's a fine penetrator, has a good jump stop move and is strong enough to be a good defender. He's heady and he's poised. His shooting is streaky and needs work to be consistent. Aleek has a chance to make the varsity next season.' 3/3/02 Hassan Jenkins and Anthony Meyers picked nine all tournament Junior team members headed by the starting five of Derrick Character, Tyriek (Tiki) Williams, Curtis Kelly, SONDAY Expess' Chris Martin and JYO's Nick Flagg. They added JYO's Sky Khaleel, the Gauchos Junior Mitchell, Manhasset's Aleek Pauline and the Rifles' Ray Arnold.' Tyson Hartnett 6-5 forward, Shawnee, NJ 12/18/04 NJ.com small forwards # 10 'Hartnett averaged almost 14 points a game last season, but it was not enough to advance his young team beyond the first round in South Jersey, Group 4. That snapped a three-year run as sectional champion. The 6-5 senior has experienced support now, so should be able to find his shots more readily.' David Cherry 6-4 forward, Roselle Catholic, NJ. 12/18/04 NJ.com small forwards # 9 'His sturdy play helped this Union County team improve to 18-6 after going 9-12 the previous season. And the 6-4 junior swing was one of four non-seniors in the starting lineup. Cherry averaged 12.7 points, hitting a high of 24 in a North Jersey, Parochial A quarterfinal victory over DePaul, 70-55.' 4/2/04 NJO: Summit county All-junior team: first team: David Cherry, Roselle Catholic, Mike Abbondandolo, 5'4 2 guard Oyster Bay School District. .9/6/00 Coach Glen Steinberg: 'I coach a team on Long Island, I used to coach the Roadrunners AAU but took a team I named the Warriors independent. We just won the Nassau Coliseum 3-3 hoop-it-up beating the Manhasset All-stars in the finals. Its a very strong team. Newest player Mike is a quick player with a nice outside game and an amazing amount of potential. Attitude and mental toughness is very inconsistent from one extreme to the next. With continued practice and dedication will be a name to reckon with or without could be just another story of what could have been. ' Ahmed Allen 6'4" PF Christ the King (Queens) 12/03 John P Miciotta: ' He showed improved quickness to the ball and rebounding ability this summer due mainly to being in better shape. Wide body who could provide solid help off the bench for the Royals.' Marcel Alstin 5-7 guard, Queens, NY. GB #7, HS #3. 5/02 JPM 'Marcel is not at Christ the King where many thought he would be.' 7/00 Marcel is playing for the Church at Manhattan CityWide this summer.
Shawn Barlow 6-10 center St Augustine NJ. 12/18/04 NJ.com centers Others to watch: Shawn Barlow. 1/04 Shawn has transferred from Cherokee to St Augustine. 9/02 NJ Hoops # 26. 3/30/01 South Jersey News: An eighth-grade all-star game will be played at 1 PM. in the Al Carino Boys Basketball Club of South Jersey. The players include Shawn Barlow, Bethel Baptist.' Danzel Barnes 5-1, St. Charles, NYC. HS # 4. 12/25/00 Keith Mason: 'Denzel Barnes is in the 8th grade at St. Charles and is headed to St. Johns Prep next year.'
Louis Bradley 6'7" C Xaverian (Brooklyn) 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Louis becomes eligible after sitting out following his transfer from Thomas Jefferson last season. He weighs close to three hundred pounds and can be an immovable force both on the Clippers defensive line in football and on the low block for their basketball team. This summer he played for Riverside at Rumble in the Bronx…and he did not look in basketball shape. Not only did he have trouble getting up and down the floor in fast paced games, but he did not have, for lack of a better phrase, "game sharpness" and even his normally reliable hands struggled to catch passes. If he is committed to playing basketball, he can be a factor because he's got good tools and a good feel for how to play.' Rubin Britt 5-6 guard, Millville Middle School, NJ. 9/02 NJ Hoops # 66. 1/25/00 COACHROB61: 'Please forward to 2003+ Players Page. OFFENSE: Good ball handler (ambidextrous), good passing skills, fundamentally sound, nice 10 - 15 foot jump shot. DEFENSE: Good defender.' 10/16/00 COACHROB61: 'Rubin Britt, Jr., 5' 11," 160 lbs. Position: Combo Guard. Grade Point Average: 4.0 ( Enriched Studies - i.e. College Prep). Good 15 to 20 foot jump shot, excellent ball handler. Can create his own shot off the dribble, excellent penetration skills, very strong for a middle school player. Could play at the high school Jr. Varsity level now. Strong defender, very poised under pressure ( in clutch situations ). During 3 spring & summer tournaments featuring teams from NY, NJ and Phila. Rubin was unstoppable in all aspects of the game. Rubin should be ranked in the top five 8th graders in NJ, and the top ten 8th graders from the Tri State area.'
Dwight Burke 6'7" PF St Benedict, NJ 12/03 John P Miciotta: ' Delaware native who played for Panthers "B" and reportedly is now attending Rice. He has a good frame that's wide and looks like it can carry more weight easily. Has good hands, decent feet and a nice touch around the basket. With two years to develop both his body and his skills he could be an outstanding college prospect.' Rick Cadell 5'7 guard St. Raymond, NY 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He has transferred here after moving with his family. Played freshman and jv hoops at St. Ray's and helped them to championships at both levels. He's a scoring point guard who, in a system that doesn't depend on the point guard to run the offense can be very good. His quickness, shooting ability and on the ball defense are D-I caliber.' 5/02 Rick is playing this summer with the NY Ravens 15 & under team coached by Gene New. Isa Carnegie 5-11 guard Plainfield, NJ 9/02 NJ Hoops # 61. 5/02 t-bone 'Isa Carnegie will be a focal point at Plainfield HS this year. Isa plays AAU with the MSU Skyliners, has made a name for himself on driving to the basket from the baseline and playing hard solid defense. Too early to determine if he's a D1 prospect.' 8/9/00 Rich A. Carnegie 'You guys really need to broaden your horizons because you are really missing out on this amazing player on the MSU Skyliners out of the Piscataway area. Isa Carnegie is his name. To watch this up and coming 8th grader makes you fall in love with the sport all over again. He is the most well rounded and smartest kid on the court. He is simply amazing, and I can't imagine what his game will become if he keeps growing and advancing his skills. You guys really need to contact his coaches to get a profile on this up and coming young man. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Every coach that he has worked with say that he is simply the best. He is every bit of the word, an all star. He truly deserves honorable mention.' Anthony Clarke 5'8 2 guard Holy Cross, NY. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He is the best shooter of the Knight's trio and was terrific at the High School Classic at St. Ray's in July. Very good as a press defender as well.' 9/6/00 Coach Glen Steinberg: 'Anthony is a big time scorer for me as well as the Gauchos. Hard worker and has outplayed every guard he has gone against in our games. One of the top two or three guards around in the Metro area.' Jeffrey Clark 6-0 guard Plainfield, NJ. 5/02 t-bone 'Jeffrey Clark will also contribute on a deep Plainfield roster this coming season.'
Marques Cox, 5-10 guard Rice NY. GB # 12. 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Marques has had some excellent moments both for Rice and for summer teams. When he's not trying to do too much he can be a very solid point guard. Sometimes he gives in to the temptation to impress people with individual play and when he does his game suffers. He defends on the ball very well and can make open jumpers. He'll need to get stronger to get better.' 5/02 JPM 'He was on the Rice freshman team that lost the championship game to Christ the King. Marques hit two big treys in that game but was hampered by foul trouble. He's slight but tough. Marques will compete with Terrell Elliston for point guard minutes at Rice.' 3/2/02 John Miciotta 'Christ the King used late clutch free throw shooting by Chris Martin and Hakeem Gooding to beat Rice for the City freshman title. Talented lefty Ronald Manigualt and Marques Cox each had fine games for Rice. 7/18/99 1st. Presbyterian Spirit took Southside 47 - 37. Reggie Lain (GB # 14) led the Spirit with 16, 5-10 Jeff Chandler had 14 and Marques Cox (GB # 12) got 8. 8/7/99 Biddies play at IS8 on Saturday morning: 1st. Presbyterian Spirit is led by Marques Cox (GB # 12) as they take Danny Greene and 80 Park 41 - 25. 8/19/00 UDC - The Dyckman, Church Biddy semi-final game was the best of the day; it went to overtime with Dyckman prevailing 66 - 62. Dyckman's Eric Weikert had 17 hitting 5 treys in the contest. G Weaver and K Widgeon had 20 and 14 for the winners. Rory Hicks and Marques Cox had 25 and 14 for the Church. 3/03 GB # 48. Cesar Cruz 6-5 forward Life Center Academy Burlington, NJ. Mike Crisci 5'11 2 guard, Kings Park School District. 9/6/00 Coach Glen Steinberg: 'Mike Crisci is a 5'11 shooting guard and already plays high school varsity. Can score inside or outside and is a dominant player at this age level. One of the top players in the state. Is committed, dedicated and loves to practice. Scored 35 head to head against Ray Arnold (GB#2) in their last game.' Michael Davis 6'0 guard All Hallows NY. 5/26/05 NY Post: Gaels' Mike Davis Hofstra bound. 5/02 JPM 'The other Michael Davis (and the fourth Davis) in this class. He's a natural two guard with ability.' Kevin Dooley 6-3 forward Chaminade, LI 5/02 Kevin is playing for coach Sly Johnson's Manhassett All Stars with Tyson Johnson and Aleek Pauline. 2/28/00 Coach Sly Johnson: 'Has outplayed every big man we played against. Quick around the basket, excellent inside presence and rebounder.' Scottie Draughon 5'5 guard Rice, NY 5/02 Scott is playing for coach Gene New and the Ravens 15 & under team along with other smallish guards - Joey Amelio, Harry Cadell and Mike Shipman. Scott has an impressive jump shot but he needs a growth spurt to make an impact on the varsity level.
Joseph Edwards 6'0 2G Manhattan Center, NYC. 10/04 Joe averaged over 22 ppg last season as a junior making him one of the top three returning high scorer in the PSAL. He has played well for Bingo All Stars at IS8 this fall. 10/10/04 John P Miciotta: 'Bingo does not have the mix of youth and experience but they have a group of guys who play within the team concept and one player, Herbie Allen, who can make plays and shots when it gets to winning time in end game situations. Kanau Gordon and Michael Glover provide punch inside while Joe Edwards has proven to be a reliable second scoring option on the perimeter.' Will Ellison 5-8 guard, Queens, NY HS #7, GB #5. 7/00: Will is the 80 Park midget star at IS8 this summer. Derrick Gabriel 5’10 PG, Far Rockaway, NY 4/04 Derrick averaged 29 points, 4 rebounds and almost 12 assists during the regular season and scored 39 points with 12 assists in the Sea Horse playoff loss to Cardozo.
Kevin Hannoway 6-5 center NY GB # 2. 7/30/00 The biddie games were 80 Park over Elmont 34 - 26 and North Babylon edging the Rifles 46 - 44. Those teams will meet again in next Sundays semifinals at 9:30 and 10:30. Kevin Hannoway (8), S. Woods (8), Reynolds (6) and Riddick (5) were best for the 80 Park winners while Melvin Clarice was game high with 9 for the Panthers. In the second game Darren Duncan hit a trey with 25 seconds left to give North Babylon the victory. Darren is the younger brother of Mitchell Beauford, he's not yet 5' tall and is going into the sixth grade. His grandfather believes he's better than Mitchell at this stage, but we won't be mentioning the class of 2007 for a few years yet! Rashid Green, Roy Jimenez, Charles Jenkins and Trevor Costin had 14, 10, 8 and 8 for the winners. Unique Stowe led all scorers with 15 points and to quote Pete Edwards, 'Nique is doing it all, scoring, rebounds and defense.'
Rory Hicks 6-0 guard Rice. 3/03 GB # 73. 7/19/03 The word is that Rory is no longer at All Hallows but is now at Rice. 8/19/00 UDC - The Dyckman, Church Biddy semi-final game was the best of the day; it went to overtime with Dyckman prevailing 66 - 62. Dyckman's Eric Weikert had 17 hitting 5 treys in the contest. G Weaver and K Widgeon had 20 and 14 for the winners. Rory Hicks and Marcus Cox had 25 and 14 for the Church. Delroy James 6’3 SF Robeson, NY. 5/04 Delroy plays for coach Tiny Morton and Juice at IS8. Mark Johnson 6’5 PF Amityville, LI. Dominiq Jones 5'11 2G Wadleigh, NYC. 10/04 Dominiq averaged almost 20 ppg for the Tigers last regular season and then upped that to almost 25 ppg during the playoffs while teaming with fellow junior point guard, Chris Noel. Richard Jackson 6'1" SG/SF St. Raymond's (Bronx) 12/03 John P Miciotta: He was an important member of the Ravens JV champs last year and will compete for time on the wings this year. Has good length and can defend and shoot the ball.' Reggie Lain 5-9, point guard Xaverian, NY. 5/02 JPM 'Reggie played for Abyssinian at City Wide. He can shoot the lights out, but his handle needs work as does his defense.' 8/22/98 City championships results: Super Biddy - Panthers 45 First Presbyterian 35. Reggie Lain has 15 points for the First Presbyterian team. 7/00: Reggie is running the First Presbyterian midget team at IS8 helped by Saiquon Stone and Eugene Locker. Jimmy Lardrence 6-10 Coxhawken NJ. 12/26/00 LFBALL: 'Well, let me give another name to you: Jimmy Lardrence 8th grader in Coxhawken NJ 6 FT 10 220 Skills.'
Brian Lytle 6'3 forward Seton Hall Prep NJ. 9/03 Seton Hall Prep juniors -- the first four started at and 1 this summer along with 6-4 junior Brian Lytle who has since transferred. His bulk and inside talents will be sorely missed. 9/02 NJ Hoops # 23. Ronald Manigault 6-0 guard Rice NY. 3/2/02 John Miciotta 'Christ the King used late clutch free throw shooting by Chris Martin and Hakeem Gooding to beat Rice for the City freshman title. Talented lefty Ronald Manigualt and Marques Cox each had fine games for Rice.' 3/03 GB # 52.
Geoffrey McDermott 6’3 SG New Rochelle NY.
James McIntosh 6-2 guard Holy Cross, NY 5/02 JPM 'James is a lights out shooter who played well for the Cross freshman team this past season.' Gordon McKenzie 5'8 2G Qns NY Holy Cross, NYC 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He is the best all around player of the Knight's trio…a good shooter who can penetrate and pass but does it more from the wing. He's also a terrific track and field athlete who is recruitable in that sport as well. Tough competitor who wants the ball in key situations. How much he grows will determine what level he's recruitable at in basketball.' 10/02 Holy Cross Media guide: 'The Knights will also rely on the contributions of three sophomores who are being promoted from last year's frehmen team which won 21 games and made it to the CHSAA semi-finals. Anthony Clark, Michael Johnson and Gordon McKenzie are all talented guards who will get a great deal of playing time this season.' 3/03 GB # 10. Jerrell Mills 5'11 guard Rice, NY. 5/02 JPM 'Jerrell was the point guard for the Rice JV. He can shoot, he's clever and a good dribbler to the basket. He may be on the varsity next year as the Rice player most ready to be what coach Mo Hicks likes in a point guard.' 3/03 GB # 18. Eric Moore 6' PG/SG St. Benedict's (NJ) 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Smart and solid guard who may be caught in a log jam for minutes this talented team. He's a talented kid but difficult to evaluate because he doesn't get in the game long enough to establish the kind of rhythm players need.' Brandon Nieves 6' SG/SF All Hallows (Bronx) 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He played very well for the Gaels at the High School classic in July. He showed an ability to move the ball smartly with quick passes and make open shots. He fits well on a team like the Gaels that relies on good ball movement, outside shooting and quick pressure on defense.'
Osa Omogun 5-11 guard NY. 5/02 JPM 'Osa is from IS 210 in Queens. Osa can be a dependable combo guard. He is thin and not particularly strong, but he can shoot and defend both guard positions. He may be enrolled at Holy Cross.' 2/12/00 Saturday morning at IS8 - In the first midget game Ajax was up by two at the beginning of the fourth quarter, then ran away from Elmcor for a 48 - 35 win. Shahee Martin was an Ajax force inside with 14 points while Osa Omogon scored 20, including eight of twelve from the line. 2/20/00 Sunday morning at IS8: In the first midget game Ajax beat the Skyriders 45 - 42. Osa Omogun, Shahee Martin lead the way for Ajax. Jeffery Outler 5'11 guard Christ the King, NY. 5/02 JPM 'Jeffrey is a very talented two guard who is hoping to come back after having his ligaments surgically repaired last season.'
Brandon Payne 6'4 St.Patricks, NJ 10/04 Brandon was not on the And1 St Patrick roster. 5/02 t-bone 'Plays PG for the MSU Skyliners, has the ability to take over a game at any moment and with his long stature and ability, causes major mismatches for opponents. Junior ABCD Camp Player.' 9/02 NJ Hoops # 8.
Johnathan Ruiz 6'0 guard All Hallows, NY. 5/02 JPM 'Jonathan plays his AAU ball with the Gauchos and is a steadying, dependable influence on that talented team at PRO-STYLE, IS8 and UDC. Jonathan has also played with the LI Lightning team. Next season will be a rebuilding year for coach John Carey's Gaels, so Jonathan may have a shot at the varsity.' Nathan Skinner 6-5 forward Bishop Loughlin, NY. 6/04 According to Loughlin coach, Khalid Green, Nathan will not be playing for the Lions this coming season due to 'academic transcript problems'. 4/16/04 Nathan played for the Brooklyn Lions at the 6th Annual Necelina McDonald Memorial Tournament. 10/03 Transfer from Ontario, Canada sat out his junior year at Loughlin. Nathan played for the New Jersey Panthers at the Spring Fling and figures to be playing for coach Gary Charles' Panthers squad at IS8. Kiwan Smith 6'7" PF/SF Laurinburg, NC3/04 Insiders: 'Playing for Laurinburg Charter Preparatory School in North Carolina. Kiwan transferred from Bishop Loughlin in Brooklyn where he averaged 27 points, 6 rebounds, 11 assists, and 3 blocks per game. He has been reclassified to his junior year (senior for 2005) and is being sought after by Big East and ACC schools.' 8/03 John P Miciotta: 'A native of Schenectady who several sources have reported will transfer here after moving to Brooklyn with his family. He is a tough and versatile forward with a nice face up game, and a good nose for the ball on the offensive board. Good shooter from 15' and in, but not quite out three point distance. He's easily a mid major recruit who will warrant looks from high majors if he keeps improving.' Jamar Smith 6’1 SG LaSalle, NY Jake Stevens 5-7 guard Xaverian NY. 5/02 JPM 'Jake is the savvy, fundamentally sound point guard who ran the Xaverian freshmen team this past season. He can shoot but is slight. More than likely he'll be playing for the JV next season.' Ismaila Tarore 6'8" PF/C St. Benedict's (NJ) 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He's a wide body with good running ability. He help defends well and can clog the middle. Needs to develop offensively.'
Keith Turcios 5-11 guard St Mary, LI. 5/02 JPM 'For the freshman Gaels last season Keith was the solid one. While not particularly athletic nor quick he makes the right decisions and is a fine complementary player from the two guard spot, who keeps the ball moving and his teammates involved. Keith is a coach's player.' 7/11/99 Biddies Manhasset Allstars lead all the way, hanging on to win 36 - 34. Keith Turcios (GB # 15) and unrated Kevin Dooley make the difference. 7/17/99 Biddies - Manhasset beats 80 Park 37 - 32. Keith Turcios (GB # 15) scores 15 points and Tyson Johnson (GB # 27) gets lots of rebounds to offset Danny Greene's (GB #24) 13 points. 2/28/00 Coach Sly Johnson: 'Ht. 5'-11 - exceptional player. Father (Rich) played overseas for a few years before back injury shut him down.'
Lamont Walker 6-4 forward Christ the King, NY. 5/02 JPM 'Lamont is not as tall and does not yet appear to have the potential of his brother, but like Adam, he's learning the game so he may improve and be a factor with time and experience.' Steven Walker 6'2 forward Rice, NY. 10/04 Steven is no longer on the Rcie roster. 5/02 JPM 'Steven started for the Rice freshman team. He can score in the post and his wing skills will improve with practice and experience. The talent is there. Steven is both heady and aggressive but he needs to stay away from the silly fouls. He's a possibility for the varsity next season.' 3/03 GB # 51. Daryl Washington 6'5" PF All Hallows (Bronx) 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'He's athletic but raw and not polished. He has a chance to provide a nice inside complement for Albert Forbes. He has good tools but must continue to improve.' Greg Washington 6'9 Center Central Islip, NY 4/04 Hoop Scoop # 300 nationally. 10/04 Greg played with the LI Panthers this summer but not at IS8 this fall. Grant Wentworth 6-8 center Lawrenceville Prep, NJ. Grant plays for the Playaz.
John White 6-5 center NJ. 8/00 NJO Forum - Joe Rapper 'John White is the best 7th grader in New Jersey. He will be a great high school player in the near future. You all better watch out for this kid.' Big Red Machine: 'That 7th grader talked about at the forum.. is the same kid, 6'5, Lives in Scotch Plains NJ, but plays for the JC Boys Club.. probably will end up at St. Pats or St.Ants.'
Shalah White 5-6 guard, NYC. 2/14/02 Louis Xifaras 'The Freshmen team beat Bishop Loughlin by 2 points for our 4th league win. High scorers were Salvador Junior Patricio and Dexter DeJesus with 20 points each. Outstanding floorplay and defense by guard Shalah White helped pace McClancy.' 7/17/00 JamelakaMelbo1: 'This kid Shalah White I think he should be in the top 15 of the class 2005. Shalah White is 5 foot 6, he lives in Queens he goes to I.S.61. Shalah plays 12&under with the TK Allstar (yellow Shirts). His team plays in the Citywide Queens division at Real Good Park. Shalah White is a point guard but in Citywide he plays the point or shooting guard. Shalah can go left or right he dribbles with both hands great he shoots the jumper 10-15 feet great and he plays great defense and he his the ability to score at will.I would appreciate if you would come and see this kid play because I think he is better then most of those kids.'
Tim Zephyr 6'7" SF Columbus (Bronx) 12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Long lefthander who can stroke the jumper from long range, needs to get stronger and more aggressive. Good athlete but for now the production does not match the tools.'
Our Savior New American team from Slam Dunk to the Beach to Charlotte, NC, where his team is scheduled to play in the Dell Curry Shootout this weekend. Eight other players on the Our Savior New American team were also injured in the accident.' 1/5/04 Sporting News: Crash kills French prep player, Kevin Mormin.
12/03 John P Miciotta: 'Kevin arrives at OSNA from Martinique
and brings much more to the table than his height. He's a good athlete who
runs well but also moves laterally extremely well. He's well ahead of former
Rice star and current UK freshman Shagari Alleyne at this stage mainly
because his balance and body control are better and he moves with a great
deal more fluidity. He catches the ball better as well. He is similar to
Shagari physically because it appears he is, for want of a better
phrase high wasted. So even as he adds size and strength we can't be sure
whether he'll be able to really sit and hold position in the post. He moves
well enough though that he'll be a mobile active center, and his hands will
give him chances to finish plays around the hoop. When I saw him he did not
shoot well but his technique is fine. The game just needs to slow down for
him, which it will with experience. Should become a top player nationally
as he improves.'
12/11/04 Metro Hoops Top 25 Seniors
# 1-5 # 5. QuaRaan Calhoun 67 Forward (Raritan). # 4. Jaron Griffin,
# 3. Gerald JR Inman, 12/8/04 Metro Hoops Top 25 Seniors #6-10 # 10. Paul Gause 511 Guard (Shilack). # 9. Ahmad Nivins 69 Forward (St. Anthony). # 8. Semaj Inge 63 Guard (Woodrow Wilson). # 7. Tyrell Biggs 68 Forward (Don Bosco Prep).. # 6. Anthony Farmer 63 Guard (St. Augustine).
12/8/04 Metro Hoops: New Jersey Top Seniors -
15-11. # 15. Marques Johnson 510 Point Guard (Raritan),
# 14. Derrick Mercer 58 Point Guard (St. Anthony),
# 13. Sean McCurdy 62 Guard (St. Anthony),
# 12. Terrence Grier 62 Guard (Cranford),
# 11. Marquis Jones 63 Guard (South Plainfield). 12/6/04 Metro Hoops: New Jersey Top Seniors - 21-25. # 25. Dan Stonkus # 24. Mark Crumble 510 Guard (Atlantic City). Crumble loves to push the rock up the court, drive the lane and drop floaters over big men. Crumble has a decent jump shot and a quick first step. His play is vital if the Vikings want to achieve that illusive state crown. # 23. Andre Davis # 22. Nick Wilson 64 Guard (Trenton Central). Wilson enters the season as the favorite for conference player of the year. Nick is a wing player the loves to shoot the three. Once Wilson gets in the open floor he shows the athleticism that had the Bowling Green coaches in awe. # 21. Barney Anderson.' 11/10/04 Fall RSCI Top 100 - Class of 2005 includes Andrew Bynum, Greg Paulus, Brandon Costner, Theo Davis, Andray Blatche, Tiki Mayben, Danny Green, Tyrell Biggs, Vernon Goodridge, Shane Clark, Ryan Ayers and John Garcia. 11/3/04 John P Miciotta: Additions and updates for the Class of 2005. 9/21/04 Hoop Scoop's national top 625 includes 16. Tiki Mayben, # 17. Greg Paulus, # 22. Theo Davis, # 26. Brandon Costner, # 41. Andrew Bynum, # 44. Tyrell Biggs, # 47. Danny Green, # 72. Ricky Torres, # 80. Levance Fields, # 81. Jaron Griffin, # 99. Anthony Farmer, # 115. John Garcia, # 133. Kyle McAlarney, # 147. Tyson Johnson, # 155. Gerald Inman, # 166. Ahmad Nivins, # 180. James Tchana, # 181. Paul Gause, # 189. Nayang Boating, # 191. Marquis Jones, # 198. Craig Austrie, # 210. Kahiem Seawright, # 213. Teron Murray, # 219. Semaj Inge, # 229. Kevin Payton, # 240. Chris Bethel, # 255. Chris Lowe, # 256. Craig Moore, # 264. Doug Elwell, # 267. Alvin Mofunanya, # 268. Akeem Gooding, # 282. Eric Moore, # 300. Greg Washington, # 305. Terrence Grier, # 309. Saiquan Stone, # 320. Herb Allen, # 323. Lamar Pittman, # 333. Hashim Bailey, # 334. Benoit Bekono, # 338. Chris Martin, # 342. Frank Tchuisi, # 383. Derrick Mercer, # 451. Linzy Robertson, # 453. Wellington Smith, # 470. Barney Anderson, # 482. Gordon McKenzie, # 488. Lawrence Williams, # 509. Nick Smith, # 514. Mike Davis, # 515. Michael Henderson, # 522. Stephen McKoy, # 531. John Gooden, # 532. Brian Connelly, # 535. Michael Johnson, # 536. Steve Smith, # 547. Kevin White, # 556. Shawn Barlow, # 558. Nikko Scott, # 570. Gabby Cruz, # 571. Vernon Teel, # 574. Chris Andrews, # 581. Dominiq Jones, # 598. Drew Gladstone, # 600. Robbie Sisca, # 603. Andrew Pusar, # 605. Benjamin Bowman, # 616. Tyrone Hanson, # 620. Vinnie Ciecka, # 625. Derrick Echols. 8/27/04 Coach Ed Dechent, Yonkers High School: 'There is a young man named Mike Pollard, a transfer from Rice High School in Harlem, New York.He came to Yonkers High during his sophmore year in the middle of the season and was destroying the competition in westchester county.He average 13 points in 5 games and in his junior season he played on the varsity team.He averaged 17 points and 7asts per game.He is 16 and a 6'3 point guard,he has great court vision and plays great defense.He suppose to be a junior this year but is entering his senior season because he was skipped.He is one of the top point guards in Westchester County and in New York. He plays AAU ball with Abyssinian Church in Harlem New York and they went to Las Vegas to play in the big time.Mike had 11 points in the 6 minutes he played and never got in the rest of the tournament.He could be the player of the year in Yonkers and Westchester County.This year he made Honorable Mention for all county and he made 1st team in his division.' 8/26/04 John P Miciotta: Post Graduate Players for the Class of 2005 includes Vernon Goodridge, Jessie Sapp, Cameron Lewis, Weyinimi Efejuku, Dimitri Razin, John Gooden, William Harris, Jonathan Han, Gerald Carter, Greg "Playstation" Johnson, Phil Jones, Jamel White, Skyler Khaleel, Junior Bernal, Kiwan Smith, Ed Berrios, Elvis Lora, Dwight Burke and Rainer Delroy. 7/5/04 Hoop Scoop top 40 NYC 1 Theo Davis 6'9 PF Cardozo, 2 Antonio Pena 6'7 PF Lincoln, 3 Ricky Torres 6'4 2G St. Raymond's, 4 Levance Fields 5'10 PG Xaverian, 5 Kyle McAlarney 6'2 PG Moore Catholic, 6 Vic Morris 5'11 2G Cardozo, 7 Nayan Boateng 6'3 2G Lincoln, 8 Mike Davis 6'8 C Xaverian, 9 Herb Allen 5'10 PG Bishop Loughlin, 11 Salvador Patricio 6'1 2G Bryant, 12 Saiquon Stone 6'5 PG Xaverian, 13 Doug Elwell 6'5 WF Monsignor Farrell, 14 Chris Bethel 6'5 PF St. Raymond's, 15 Akeem Gooding 6'3 WF Christ the King, 16 Linzy Robertson 6'9 PF Grand Street Campus, 17 Gordon McKenzie 5'11 PG Holy Cross, 18 Stephen McKoy 6'4 WF Frederick Douglass, 19 Chris Martin 6'0 PG Christ the King, 20 Michael Johnson 5'11 PG Holy Cross, 21 Drew Gladstone 6'5 WF Cardozo, 22 Kevin White 5'11 PG Grady, 23 Niko Scott 6'2 2G Christ the King, 24 Vernon Teel 6'3 2G Flushing, 25 Dominiq Jones 5'11 2G Wadleigh, 26 Benjamin Bowman 6'3 WF Cardinal Spellman, 27 Amaurys Fermin 6'2 PF John F. Kennedy, 28 Derrick Echols 6'4 PF Grady, 29 Dorian David 5'10 PG James Monroe, 30 Joseph Edwards 6'0 2G Manhattan Center, 31 Kevin Ogaltree 6'2 2G Holy Cross, 32 Kenyon Jackson 6'4 WF Art & Design, 33 Owen Brow 6'3 WF Morris, 34 Corey Lyons 6'4 PF Frederick Douglass, 35 Chris Noel 5'6 PG Wadleigh, 36 Patrick Thomas 5'11 2G La Salle, 37 Adam Walker 6'8 PF Christ the King, 38 Jamel Jackson 6'2 2G Lincoln, 39 Jerrell Mills 6'0 PG Rice and 40 Richard Thomas 6'4 WF St. John's Prep. 7/1/04 Insiders Hoops top 100 includes # 18 Greg Paulus, # 29 Tyrell Biggs, # 41 Theo Davis, # 42 Andrew Bynum, # 44 Brandon Costner, # 53 Kyle McAlarney, # 68 J.R. Inman, # 73 Levance Field, # 84 Sean McCurdy, # 91 Emanuel Mayben and # 100 Ahmad Nivins. 6/29/04 NY Insider: Top 30 For New York State.1. Andray Blatche, South Kent School (CT), 2. Greg Paulus, CBA, 3. Theo Davis, Cardozo, 4. Danny Green, St. Mary's, 5. Tiki Mayben, Troy, 6. Vernon Goodridge, Lutheran Christian (PA), 7. Levance Fields, Xaverian, 8. Ricky Torres, St. Raymond's, 9. Kyle McAlarney, Moore Catholic, 10. John Garcia, Brentwood, 11. Antonio Pena, Lincoln (prep), 12. Jessie Sapp, National Christian Academy (MD), 13. Will Harris, Redemption Christian Academy, 14. Shahee Martin, West Hempstead, 15. Saiquon Stone, Xaverian, 16. Weyinme Efejuku, Brewster Academy (NH), 17. Nathan Skinner, Bishop Loughlin, 18. Kiwan Smith, Laurinburg Prep (NC), 19. Chris Gadley, Amherst, 20. Quentin Martin, St. Thomas More (CT), 21. Mike Davis, Xaverian, 22. Chris Bethel, St. Raymond's, 23. Randy Wilson, Peekskill, 24. Kahiem Seawright,Uniondale, 25. Tyson Johnson, St. Mary's, 26. James Tchana, Our Savior New American, 27. Elvis Lora, Columbus (Prep?), 28. John Oates, Blair Academy (NJ), 29. Herbie Allen, Bishop Loughlin (NY) and 30. Niko Scott, Christ The King. 6/17/04 Hoop Scoop's national top 100 includes # 12. Tyrell Biggs, # 13. Shane Clark, # 16. Greg Paulus, # 29. Theo Davis, # 44. Brandon Costner, # 63. Eric Price, # 64. Antonio Pena, # 70. Levance Fields, # 74. Rickey Torres, # 78. Jaron Griffin, # 83. Tyson Johnson, # 90. Danny Green, # 91. Jessie Sapp, # 97. Kyle McAlarney and # 99. Anthony Farmer. 5/11/04 RivalsHoops 2005 Top 150 includes # 11 Greg Paulus, # 12 Andray Blatche, # 31 Theo Davis, # 40 Emanuel Mayben, # 42 Brandon Costner, # 48 Tyrell Biggs, # 53 Shane Clark, # 82 Sean McCurdy, # 84 Antonio Pena, # 88 Kaheem Seawright, # 104 Michael Davis, # 132 Daniel Green, # 146 Gerald Inman, # 147 Eric Price and # 150 Vernon Goodridge. 4/2/04 NJO:Summit county All-junior team: first team: Terence Grier, Cranford; Michael Henderson, Linden; David Cherry, Roselle Catholic; Wellington Smith, Summit; Corey Williams, Elizabeth. Essex county All-junior team: First: Brandon Costner, Seton Hall Prep; Andrew Pusar, Seton Hall Prep; Chad Barnes, University; Antwan Hayes, University; Chris Andrews, Seton Hall Prep. 3/04 RivalsHoops 2005: Top 100 includes # 13 Greg Paulus, # 18 Brandon Costner, # 23 Theo Davis, # 38 Tyrell Biggs, # 45 Shane Clark, # 62 Emanuel Mayben, # 65 Kaheem Seawright, # 70 Nathan Skinner, # 71 Antonio Pena, # 91 Eric Price and # 93 Michael Davis. 2/20/04 Hoop Scoop's national top 400 includes # 10. Shane Clark, # 13. Tiki Mayben, # 17. Tyrell Biggs, # 18 Greg Paulus, # 19. Theo Davis, # 25. Brandon Costner, # 33. Danny Green, # 36. Antonio Pena, # 41. Kahiem Seawright, # 49. Eric Price, # 54. Tyson Johnson, # 67. Gerald Inman, # 87. Craig Austrie, # 88. Frank Tchuisi , # 89. Saiquan Stone, # 99. Rickey Torres, # 107. Vic Morris, # 115. Levance Fields, # 122. Mike Davis, # 128. Anthony Farmer, # 133. Nayang Boating, # 148. Paul Gause, # 186. Chris Martin, # 194. John Garcia, # 229. Chris Bethel, # 241. Sean McCurdy, # 257. James Tchana, # 285. Doug Elwell, # 310. Shahee Martin, # 327. Herb Allen, # 328. Derrick Mercer, # 340. Kyle McAlarney, # 349. Gordon McKenzie, # 353. Barney Anderson, # 359. Akeem Gooding and # 379. Salvador Patricio. 12/27/03 PrepStars Winter top 50 rankings include # 9 Greg Paulus, # 12 Theo Davis, # 18 Shane Clark, # 20 Tiki Mayben and # 23 Terrell Biggs. The next 190 alphabetically include Chris Austrie, Chris Bethel, Nyan Boateng, Brandon Costner, Mike Davis, Gerald Inman, Chris Martin, Sean McCurdy, Kevin Mormin, Antonio Pena, Eric Price, Saquon Stone, Frank Tchuisi, Mark Terrell, Ricky Torres and Reed Whitman. They're missing Danny Green and Anthony Farmer. 7/9/03 Class 2005 coverage upped to over 80 with more than 60 ranked and the others listed alphabetically. John P Miciotta, tbone and others on this site contributed to the profiles and player evaluations. The rankings were compiled by referencing Gameball, NJ Hoops, InsiderHoops, Hoop Scoop and Apple's Ballaz' lists and by watching play at IS8, UDC, Gauchos and CityWide. The more than 100 people (half of them, coaches) on this site's mailing list had a chance to contribute, though most 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. This ranking should be taken very, very lightly. It is primarily a reason to profile prominent players 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, suggestions and further evaluations please email to nycnjhoops@aol.com. Greg Paulus 6-1, Theo Davis 6'9", Brandon Costner 6-8, Terrell Biggs 6-6, Shane Clarke 6'6", Levance Fields 5'9, Kyle McAlarney 6-0, Danny Green 6-5, Ricky Torres 6-4, Anthony Farmer 6'2, Mike Davis 6-10, Antonio Pena 6'7, Nathan Skinner 6-5, Saiquon Stone 6-3, Emmanuel "Tiki" Mayben 6-1, Kahiem Seawright 6'7, Paul Gause 5-10, Ahmad Nivins 6-9, Johnny Garcia 6-9. Herb Allen 5-9, Reid Whitman 6'8, Gerald "JR" Inman 6-7, Chris Martin 5-11, Adam Walker 6-6, Chris Lowery 6-3, Victor Morris 6-1, James Tchana 6-7, Andrew Pusar 6-1, Terence Grier 5-11, Eric Price 6', Shahee Martin 6-6, William Harris 6-4, Chris Bethel, 6-5, Tyson Johnson 6-3, Jerrell Mills 5'9, Sean McCurdy 5-11, Andre Davis 6-4, Shaun Hilliard 6-5, Barney Anderson 6-6, Dan Stonkis 6-8, Derek Mercer 5'9". Hashim Bailey 6-10, Ray Arnold 6-0, Brian Connelly 6-5, Brandon Payne 6'4, Dereck Echols 6'4, Tyrone Cook 6-3, Doug Elwell 6-4, Steven Walker 6'2, Akeem Gooding 6'3, Nayan Boateng 6'3, Jessie Bradley 5'10, Marques Cox 5-1, Brian Lytle 6'3, Codi Oliver 5-7, Kevin (Bone) Gholson 5-10 Isa Carnegie 5-11, Ronald Manigault 6-0, Rory Hicks 5-10, Terrell Elliston 5'10, Mark Johnson 6’5, Mike Johnson 5-10, Aleek Pauline 5-9, Joseph Vines 6-3. Mike Abbondandolo5'4, Ahmed Allen 6'4", Marcel Alstin 5-7, Joey Amelio 5-7, Chris Andrews 5-9, Shawn Barlow 6-10, Danzel Barnes 5-6, Louis Bradley 6'7", Rubin Britt 6-0, Dwight Burke 6'7", Rick Cadell 5'9, Anthony Clarke 5'8, Jeffrey Clark 6-0.Mike Crisci 5'11, Michael Davis 6'0, Theo Davis 6-9, Kevin Dooley 6-3, Scottie Draughon 5'5, Will Ellison 5-8. Kevin Hannoway 6-5, Tyrone Hansen 6'5", William Harris 6'4", Keniel Henry 6'3", Trevone (Poppy) Hughes 5-10, Semaj Inge 6-4, Marquis Jones 5-11, Reggie Lain 5-9, Jimmy Lardrence 6-10, Chris Lowe 5'10", James McIntosh 6-2, Gordan McKenzie 5'8, Eric Moore 6', Chris Noel 5-7, Osa Omogun 5-11, Jeffery Outler 5'11, Salvador Patricio 5'7, Johnathan Ruiz 6'0, Niko Scott 6'2, Jake Stevens 5-7, Ismaila Tarore 6'8", Frank Tchuisi 6'10", Keith Turcios 5-11. Charles Vasser 6'1, Lamont Walker 6-4, John White 6-5, Kevin White, Shalah White 5-6, Chris Williams 6'2", Tim Zephyr 6'7". 9/3/03 Hoop Scoop's national top 240 includes # 7 Tyrell Biggs, # 14 Tiki Mayben, # 17 Greg Paulus, # 19 Theo Davis, # 20 Shane Clark, # 25 Brandon Costner, # 32 Eric Price, # 34 Saiquon Stone, # 51 Mike Davis, # 66 Antonio Pena, # 78 Eugene Harvey, # 85 Frank Tchuisi, # 89 Chris Martin, # 93 Anthony Farmer, # 102 Rickey Torres, # 104 Gerald Inman, # 110 Paul Gause, # 116 James Tchana, # 132 Vic Morris, # 142 Nayang Boating, # 152 Chris Bethel, # 153 Shamari Spears, # 158 Shahee Martin, # 199 Derrick Mercer, # 210 Terrell Elliston, # 219 Barney Anderson and # 236 Jerrell Mills. 7/3/03 Hoop Scoop top 10 in NYC from Ron Naclerio: '1 Antonio Pena 6'7, Lincoln, 2 Chris Martin 6'0 Christ the King, 3 Ricky Torres 6'4 St. Raymond's, 4 Vic Morris 5'11 Cardozo, 5 Saiquon Stone 6'4 Xaverian, 6 Nayang Boateng 6'3 Lincoln, 7 Mike Davis 6'8 Xaverian, 8 Chris Bethel 6'5 St. Raymond's, 9 Terrell Elliston 5'11 All Hallows, 10 Gordon McKenzie 5'9 Holy Cross.' 5/24/03 PrepStars Spring top 15 rankings include # 10 Tiki Mayben. The next 55 alphabetically include Chris Bether, Brandon Costner, Sean McCurdy, Greg Paulus. Ricky Torres and Reed Whitman. They're missing Terrell Biggs, Danny Green and Anthony Farmer. 5/11/03 Coach Sly Johnson, Manhasset All Stars: 'Jonathan Fountain played varsity as a 9th grader at Manhasset High School. He averaged double figure points in 17 of 20 games played this year. As a member of the Manhasset ALLSTARS he has become our best defender and can't be guarded one-on-one off the dribble. Plays the wing for the ALLSTARS and will be "the man" at Manhasset for the next two years.' 5/11/03 Coach Sly Johnson, Manhasset All Stars: 'Jonathan Fountain played varsity as a 9th grader at Manhasset High School. He averaged double figure points in 17 of 20 games played this year. As a member of the Manhasset ALLSTARS he has become our best defender and can't be guarded one-on-one off the dribble. Plays the wing for the ALLSTARS and will be "the man" at Manhasset for the next two years.' 3/21/03 Hoop Scoop Top Sophomores from Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey (class of 2005 ) 5 Anthony Farmer 6'2 2005 2G Richland NJ St. Augustine, 6 Paul Gause 5'10 2005 PG Pittsgrove NJ Arthur P. Schalcik, 15 Yaheem Johnson 6'0 2005 PG Paulsboro NJ Paulsboro, 18 Eddie Keys 6'5 2005 WF Pleasantville NJ Pleasantville, 20 Brian Connelly 6'6 2005 PF Camden NJ Catholic, 47 Erik Green 6'2 2005 2G Pine Hill NJ Overbrook Regional, 48 Tyson Hartnett 6'5 2005 WF Medford NJ Shawnee, 52 Sema Inge 6'1 2005 2G Camden NJ Woodrow Wilson, 54 Teron Murray 6'5 2005 WF Camden NJ Camden, 56 Vinnie Ciecka 5'8 2005 PG Haddonfield NJ Haddonfield, 57 Derek Hackendorn 5'11 2005 2G Haddonfield NJ Haddonfield, 58 Matt Sosna 6'4 2005 PF Somerdale NJ Sterling, 72 Antonio Rasberry 5'10 2005 PG Burlington NJ City, 80 Justin Dempsey 6'3 2005 PF Collingswood NJ Collingswood, 89 Matt Spuler 6'5 2005 WF Moorestown NJ Friends, 92 William Barnes 6'4 2005 PF Salem NJ Salem, 96 Travis Brinster 6'0 2005 2G Moorestown NJ Friends, 97 Jarrod Frazier 6'4 2005 WF Richland NJ St. Augustine, 99 Bob Orweski 6'1 2005 2G Absecon NJ Holy Spirit, 104 Marcel Wright 5'6 2005 PG Cape May NJ Lower Township, 113 Brandon Canter 6'1 2005 2G Pennsauken NJ Bishop Eustace, 126 Larry Chatman 6'5 2005 PF Voorhees NJ Eastern, 127 Shawn Greene 5'8 2005 PG Medford NJ Lenape, 128 Lou Morey 5'10 2005 PG Wildwood NJ Catholic, 134 Mark Bower 6'4 2005 PF Westville NJ West Deptford, 138 Jake Brownell 5'10 2005 PG Westville NJ West Deptford, 140 Mark McGonigle 5'10 2005 PG Absecon NJ Holy Spirit, 142 Cory Bailey 6'3 2005 WF Vorhees NJ Eastern, 143 Leander Braziel 5'4 2005 PG Bridgton NJ Bridgton, 144 Joe Branosky 6'3 2005 WF Westville NJ West Deptford, 146 James Pollard 6'4 2005 PF Camden NJ Camden, 149 Aaron Spellman 5'10 2005 PG Hammonton NJ St. Joseph, 162 Dave Smith 6'5 2005 PF Cape May Court NJ Middle Township, 167 Jordan Dean 6'6 2005 PF Cape May Court NJ Middle Township, 172 Lanier Warren 5'7 2005 PG Swedesboro NJ Kingsway Regional, 183 Kenny Gordon 5'9 2005 PG Lidenwold NJ Lidenwold, 184 Freddie Linett 5'10 2005 2G Medford NJ Shawnee, 188 Michael Freeman 6'6 2005 PF Collinswood NJ Collinswood, 200 Eric Harris 6'6 2005 PF Swedesboro NJ Kingsway Regional, 203 Leslie Lewis 6'6 2005 PF Pleasantville NJ Pleasantville, 210 Dane Branch 6'4 2005 PF Burlington NJ City, 212 Mike MaGwire 6'5 2005 PF Marlton NJ Cherokee, 222 Eric Kiwawecz 6'0 2005 2G Richland NJ St. Augustine, 227 Jeff Green 6'1 2005 2G Deptford NJ Deptford, 231 Ed Bonacci 5'10 2005 PG Cape May NJ Tech, 236 Kevin Dybalski 6'3 2005 PF Medford NJ Shawnee, 240 Phil Thompson 6'1 2005 PG Cape May NJ Tech, 245 Drew Slickmeyer 6'1 2005 PF Somerdale NJ Sterling, 253 Cody Catlett 6'6 2005 C Haddon Heights NJ Haddon Heights, 260 Chris Dibartolomea 6'2 2005 WF Cherry Hill NJ East, 265 GoJart Cami 5'9 2005 PG Maple Shade NJ Maple Shade, 267 Tim Cook 6'2 2005 2G Glassboro NJ Glassboro, 270 Sean Babock 6'0 2005 2G Haddon Heights NJ Haddon Heights, 273 Drew Fagendus 6'3 2005 PF Sewell NJ Washington, 277 Kyle Ingram 5'8 2005 PG Voorhees NJ Eastern, 282 Anthony Matera 5'8 2005 PG Camden NJ Catholic, 283 Chris LaVoice 6'2 2005 WF Voorhees NJ Eastern, 291 John Clements 6'0 2005 2G Hammonton NJ St. Joseph, 309 Andrew Newman 6'2 2005 2G Swedesboro NJ Kingsway, 310 Merf Trout 6'0 2005 2G Sewell NJ Washington, 313 Dave Southern 6'3 2005 WF Cinniminson NJ Cinniminson, 314 Mike Flacco 5'9 2005 2G Audubon NJ Audubon, 317 Dave Randolf 6'0 2005 WF Gloucester NJ Catholic, 318 Jamaal Christmas 5'11 2005 WF Voorhees NJ Eastern, 320 Anthony Barksdale 6'3 2005 PF Burlington NJ Northern Burlington, 321 Chris Plum 6'0 2005 2G Gloucester NJ Catholic, 322 Eric Kempton 5'5 2005 PG Audubon NJ Audubon, 327 Mike Ekstoerowicz 6'2 2005 PF Audobon NJ Audobon, 330 Phil Schaffer 5'6 2005 PG Richland NJ St. Augustine, 331 Mike Amadon 5'8 2005 2G Sewell NJ Washington, 334 Chad Davis 6'4 2005 PF Vineland NJ Sacred Heart, 335 Ryan McWilliams 6'0 2005 WF Medford NJ Lenape, 338 Chris Baldwin 5'8 2005 2G Pennsauken NJ Bishop Eustace, 339 Anthony Schultz 5'11 2005 WF Medford NJ Lenape, 340 Eric Krawicz 6'1 2005 2G Richland NJ St. Augustine, 343 Dan Hunniger 5'10 2005 PG New Egypt NJ New Egypt, 345 Gary Bobo 6'2 2005 WF Gloucester NJ Gloucester, 347 Brian Young 6'4 2005 WF Cherry Hill NJ East, 349 Casey Hiltner 5'6 2005 PG Atlantic City NJ Atlantic City, 350 Ron Krankowski 5'9 2005 2G Delran NJ Holy Cross, 352 Chris Dillard 5'9 2005 2G Pine Hill NJ Overbrook Regional, 354 Whatt Hass 5'10 2005 2G Gloucester NJ Gloucester, 361 Robert Williams 5'6 2005 PG Haddonfield NJ Haddonfield, 362 Chris Cook 5'11 2005 WF Somerdale NJ Sterling, 363 Luis Gonzalez 5'9 2005 WF Wildwood NJ Wildwood, 364 Shane Toland 6'0 2005 PG Wildwood NJ Wildwood, 366 Ruben Britt 6'0 2005 2G Voorhees NJ Eastern, 368 Dan Young 6'0 2005 PF Sicklerville NJ Gloucester Tech, 372 Joe McDonnell 5'7 2005 PG Camden NJ Catholic, 373 Bob Mulholland 5'1 2005 PG Wildwood NJ Wildwood, 374 Michael Vernamonti 5'1 2005 PG Runnemeade NJ Triton, 377 Brian James 6'1 2005 2G Camden NJ Catholic, 382 Jeff Kirk 6'2 2005 WF Haddon Heights NJ Haddon Heights, 386 Jeff Hoyer 5'11 2005 2G Pottsgrove NJ Arthur P. Schalick, 387 Ben Brown 6'0 2005 2G Vineland NJ Vineland.' 3/6/03 Metro Hoops: Gerald "JR" Inman, a 6-7, 185 pound sophomore combo forward from St. Joseph's H.S. in Montvale, N.J., is a player to watch in the class of 2005. 3/6/03 Inquirer: Sophomore Tyson Hartnett gets 23 points as Shawnee advances. 2/22/03 Insiders Hoops: Class of 2005 includes Ricky Torres, Emanuel Mayben, Antonio Pena, Anthony Farmer, Shahee Martin, Brian Connelly, Brandon Costner, James Tchana, Taskico Brown, Nyan Boateng, Chris Bethel, Sean McCurdy. Web note: Not mentioned were Terrell Biggs, Saiquon Stone, Eugene Harvey, Victor Morris, Kyle McAlarney, Mike Davis and Danny Green. 9/11/02 Edwin Morales: 'I am writing to you about a young man named Emanuel (Manny) Garcia. He is 6'2" and plays for Cardinal Spellman in the Bronx. I saw him play at a tourney at Monroe-Woodbury. He dominated avging in the high twenties as his AAU team Chase the Game took the 15u. As a soph he might play varsity. Coaches who have seen him include Joe Walsh of the LI Lighting, Coach Hart formally of Iona College, Tom Murray of Cardinal Hayes as well as the Coach of the Rockland Ravens whom he took apart. Don't be surprised if you see this name more often. I noticed your incoming soph class and didn't see his name yet. He has played against at least six to eight of them. He played very well, but his team did not.' 8/18/02 Bballplaya099: 'Hello, I am a Long Island basketball fanatic. I was going over your individual player ratings for the class of 2005 and I was extremely suprised that Geoff Lerner was not on your list. He is around 6"3 I beleive and has played very well. Next year as a soph he has a good shot at starting for the Walt Whitman varsity team.I have not seen his go up against city competition yet but he must be atleast in the top 20 players on long Island of his age group. I know he played in a Nike/5star tournament this summer and did very well. He may not be top 20 or even 30 in New York and New Jersey but your list contains over 100 players, please consider him for the rankings.' 8/18/02 Stars on a rise: 'Let me tell you guys about one of the best unkown point guards in the Bronx, Pablo Delgado a pure point guard from the bronx,now a sophmore at Taft High School. This kid has talent he was on the varsity team last year as a freshman, so all I really have to say is to watch out for this kid, he has a lot of game.' 7/17/02Yankee Bowe: 'How could you not list Myron Rolle from St. Augustine's College Preparatory School, Richland, New Jersey? As a freshman, he started many games and was a vital part of the Prep's basketball team. Myron was just as effective as Anthony Farmer, another Prep freshman, but played the 4 and occasionally the 3. Much more athletic than most freshmen. Plays excellent defense with exceptional jumping abilities. Can improve his handle and three point shooting but overall game is improving significantly. Continues to be a standout in Sunny Hill Summer League, 2002. Averaged 8 points and between 7 to 10 rebounds per game as a freshman for the Prep. You should investigate and evaluate his talents.' 5/25/02 Hoop Scoop has 90 freshmen (class of 2005) ranked nationally on their pay site - an even dozen of them from our region. 1. Tiki Mayben 6'1 2005 PG Troy (H.S.) NY, 18. Eugene Harvey 5'8 2005 PG Brooklyn (Boys & Girls) NY, 26. Terrell Biggs 6'7 2005 PF Ramsey (Don Bosco Prep) NJ, 29. Shahee Martin 6'4 2005 WF Paramus (Catholic) NJ, 37. Anthony Farmer 6'2 2005 2G Richland (St. Augustine) NJ, 38. Saiquon Stone 6'2 2005 WF Brooklyn (Banneker) NY, 43 Chris Martin 5'11 2005 PG Middle Village (Christ the King) NY, 53. Shawn Hillard 6'4 2005 WF Bronx (St. Raymond's) NY, 60. Jerrell Mills 5'10 2005 PG New York (Rice) NY, 61. Paul Gause 5'10 2005 PG Elmer (Schalick) NJ, 65. Vic Morris 5'11 2005 PG Bayside (Cardozo) NY, 79. Jessie Bradley 5'10 2005 WF Bronx (St. Charles) NY. 3/12/02 Best Ballaz, Freshman Rankings-3/12 -- My rankings are based on how skilled a player is and how much he dominates a game. I do not look at a players potential when I make my rankings, unlike some other scouts-Keith Mason 1. Tyrell Biggs 6'5 PF Don Bosco Prep, Riverside, 2. Saiqoun Stone 6'3 SF Xaverian, Brooklyn USA, 3. Chris Lowery 6'2 SF Xaverian, 4. Eugene Harvey 5'8 PG Boys & Girls, Brooklyn USA, 5. Victor Morris 5'11 PG Cardozo, Bi-State Pythons, 6. Ray Arnold 6'1 PG Bayside, SONDAY Express, 7. Jarrell Mills 5'9 SG Rice, Gauchos, 8. Ricky Torres 6'4 SF St. Raymond, New York Ravens, 9. Harry Cadell 5'7 PG St. Raymond, New York Ravens, 10. Chris Martin 5'7 PG Christ the King, SONDAY Express, 11. Mike Shipman 5'8 SG St. Raymond, New York Ravens, 12. Shawn Hilliard 6'5 PF St. Raymond, New York Ravens, 13. Nayan Boateng 6'3 SF Lincoln, Brooklyn Bridge, 14. Charles Vasser 5'11 SG St. Raymond. New York Ravens, 15. Derrick Echols 6'2 SF Grady, Brooklyn USA, 16. Antonio Pena 6'5 C Lincoln, Brooklyn USA, 17. Steven Walker 6'2 PF Rice, Gauchos, 18. Salvador Patricio 5'7 SG McClancy, 19. Terrell Elliston 5'9 SG All Hallows, Riverside, 20. Marques Cox 5'8 PG Rice, Riverside, 21. Jessie Bradley 5'10 SF LaSalle, Gauchos, 22. Scott Draughorn 5'0 PG St. Raymond, New York Ravens, 23. Chris Noel 4'10 PG Paramus Catholic (NJ), Gauchos, 24. Rory Hicks 5'9 SF All Hallows, Riverside, 25. Jonathan Ruiz 6'0 SF All Hallows, Gauchos. 12/01 Gameball New York City Top 9TH Grade Boys (Class of 2005) -- 1. Terrell Biggs 6'5 2005 PF RockCty NY Don Bosco Prep, 2. Shahee Martin 6'4 2005 WF Qns NY Paramus Catholic,NJ, 3. Shawn Hillard 6'4 2005 WF Bnx NY St. Raymond, 4. Saiquan Stone 6'3 2005 WF Bklyn NY Xaverian, 5. Christopher Lowery 6'3 2005 WF Bklyn NY Bishop Loughlin, 6. Jerrell Mills 5'9 2005 PG Bnx NY Rice, 7. Chris Martin 5'9 2005 PG Qns NY Christ the King, 8. Charles Vasser 5'10 2005 2G Bnx NY St. Raymond, 9. Markell Alston 5'9 2005 PG Qns NY Pine Bush HS,Upstate, 10. Ray Arnold 6'0 2005 2G Qns NY Christ the King, 11. Joseph Vines 6'3 2005 WF Qns NY Holy Cross, 12. Dereck Echols 6'3 2005 WF Bklyn NY Lincoln, 13. Terry McKenzie 5'7 2005 PG Qns NY Cardozo, 14. Vick Morris 5'8 2005 2G Qns NY Cardozo, 15. Marques Cox 5'8 2005 PG Qns NY Rice, 16. Eugene Harvey 5'7 2005 PG Bklyn NY Boys & Girls, 17. Terrell Elliston 5'8 2005 2G Bnx NY All Hallows, 18. Steve Walker 6'1 2005 WF Man NY Rice, 19. Kevin Gholson 5'9 2005 2G L.I. NY Upper Room, 20. Antonio Pena 6'5 2005 PF Bklyn NY Xaverian, 21. Hakim Gooding 6'0 2005 WF Qns NY Christ the King, 22. Ronald Manigault 5'10 2005 2G Man NY Rice, 23. Darryl Harrison 5'8 2005 PG Man NY Grader Prep School, 24. Brandon Brock 5'10 2005 2G Westch NY, 25. Doug Elwell 6'3 2005 WF S.I. NY Mgsr. Farrell, 26. Danny Green 6'2 2005 WF L.I. NY North Babylon, 27. Aleek Pauline 5'7 2005 PG Qns NY St. Marys, LI, 28. Brian Lytle 6'2 2005 PF Westch NY Seton Hall Prep,NJ, 29. Tyson Johnson 6'2 2005 WF L.I. NY St. Marys, LI, 30. Tasco Brown 5'9 2005 2G Bnx NY Rice, 31. Ahmed Allen 6'0 2005 WF Qns NY Christ the King, 32. Jessie Bradley 5'10 2005 WF Bnx NY LaSalle, 33. Harry Cardell 5'8 2005 PG Bnx NY St. Raymond, 34. Marcus Diggs 6'2 2005 PF Qns NY Msgr. McClancy, 35. Scottie Draughon 5'2 2005 PG Bnx NY Rice, 36. Rory Hicks 5'8 2005 2G Man NY All Hallows, 37. Weyinmi Efejuku 6'2 2005 WF Qns NY Rice, 38. Chris Noel 5'5 2005 PG Man NY Bishop Loughlin, 39. Kevin Hannaway 6'3 2005 WF Qns NY Cardozo HS, 40. Calvin Rhoden 5'11 2005 2G Qns NY McClancy/Bayside. 10/01 NJ Hoops: Class of 2005 1. Tyrell Biggs 6-6 Don Bosco Prep, 2 Anthony Farmer 6-1 St Augustine Prep, 3. Shahee Martin 6-5 Paramus Catholic, 4. Andrew Pusar 6-1 Seton Hall Prep, 5. Barney Anderson 6-4 St Anthony, 6. Brian Connolly 6-5 Camden Catholic, 7. Andre Davis 6-2 St Patrick, 8. Theo Davis 6-9 Paramus Catholic, 9. Tyrone Cook 6-3 St Patrick, 10. Dan Stonkis 6-6 South Brunswick, 11 Brian Lyttle 6-2 Seton Hall Prep, 12. Brian Freiberger 6-4 CBA, 14. Derrick Mercer 5-8 St Anthony, 15. Matt Sosna 6-2 Sterling. Honorable mention -- Tim Loveless 6-2 Marist, Kwatell Patterson 6-5 Paterson Catholic, Jarrett Ettinger 5-9 Cherry Hill East, Vinnie Clecka 5-8 Haddonfield, Hakim Bailey 6-6 Paterson Catholic, Rubin Britt 6-2 Eastern, Myron Rolle 6-3 St Augustine, Kevin Dybalski 6-2 Shawnee, Brian McPherson 5-11 Willingboro, Jeffrey Clark 6-0 Plainfield, Eric Nutt 5-3 Allentown, Ira Carnagie 5-11 Plainfield, Craig Moore 6-3 Lawrenceville Prep. 1/7/01 Basketball Phenoms has updated their player rankings. Their top 54 from the class of 2005 has Tyrell Biggs, Saiquon Stone, Jerrell Mills, Eugene Harvey, Terrell Ellitson, Sean Hilliard, Charles Vasser and Ray Arnold. 12/31/00 Keith Mason: 'Here are my 8th grade rankings, some players like Ray Arnold, Marcel Alston, Will Ellison, Chris Martin and Joseph Vines aren't listed because I have yet to see them play, so these rankings are not 100% accurate. Player & Likely High School 1. Tyrell Biggs 6'5 PF Don Bosco (NJ), Rice, St.Ray's, Nanuet, 2. Saiquon Stone 6'2 SF Xaverian, 3. Jarrell Mills 5'9 SG Rice, 4. Eugene Harvey 5'7 PG Xaverian, 5. Terrell Elliston 5'9 SG All Hallows, 6. Sean Hilliard 6'2 SF St. Raymond, 7. Charles Vasser 6'1 SF St. Raymond, 8. Brandon Brock 6'0 PF ?, 9. Shahee Martin 6'4 PF Christ the King, 10. Scott Draughorn 5'0 PG Rice, 11. Jessie Bradley 5'10 SG Rice or LaSalle, 12. Johnathan Ruiz 6'0 SF All Hallows, 13. Codi Oliver 5'2 PG All Hallows, 14. Chris Noel 5'0 PG Xavier, 15. Rory Hicks 5'9 SG All Hallows, 16. Denzel Barnes 5'2 PG St. John's Prep, 17. Marques Cox 5'6 PG ?, 18. Marcus Diggs 6'2 C Christ the King, 19. Ronnie Manigault 5'10 SF FDA, 20. Steven Walker 6'0 PF ?' 10/4/00: I've upped the Class 2005 coverage from 14 to 32 with this index groups them alphabetically by last name. It was compiled by referencing Gameball, Hoop Scoop, site email and by watching them play at IS8, UDC, Gauchos and Citywide. They're mostly New York City kids, who play for the Church, Brooklyn USA, JYO or the Gauchos. 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. This listing should be taken very, very lightly. It is primarily a reason to profile prominent players from the class 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. 9/6/00 Coach Glen Steinberg: 'I coach a team on Long Island, I used to coach the Roadrunners aau but took a team I named the Warriors independent. We just won the Nassau Colliseum 3-3 hoop-it-up beating the Manhasset All-stars in the finals. Its a very strong team. I also have 2-3 players on the team who should be ranked. One is Mike Crisci who is a 5'10 shooting guard and already plays high school varsity, he should be ranked anywhere from #1-#5. The other is Anthony Clarke who also plays for the Gauchos and should be from #8-#15. the last is Mike Abbondandolo who should be somewhere around one spot above where Danny Greene is. Of the ranked players on your list Danny Greene, Ray Arnold, Marques Cox and Reggie Lain. have all played for me before. I also just got back from the national 3-3's held at the basketball Hall of Fame where my team won the entire thing beating a team from Iowa in the finals.' 7/29/00: Added four - Marcel Alston, Will Ellison, Kevin Gholson and Saiquon Stone to Class 2005 coverage, now at 18 players. The High Hoops rankings will stay alphabetical until this class enters its sophomore year in high school. 3/2/00: Class 2005 coverage at 14; this index groups them alphabetically by last name. It was compiled by referencing Gameball and Hoop Scoop and by watching them play at IS8, UDC, Gauchos and City Wide. They're mostly New York City kids, who play for the Church, Brooklyn USA, JYO or the Gauchos. 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. This listing should be taken very, very lightly. It is primarily a reason to profile prominent players from the class 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. 1/1/00: Gameball: New York City Top 7th Grade Boys - (Class of 2005) -- 1. Shahee Martin, 6'2, 2005, PF, IS 226, Qns, 2. Ray Arnold, 5'7, 2005, 2G, JHS 192, Qns, 3. Chris Martin, 5'6, 2005, PG, Qns, 4. Jerrel Mills, 5'7, 2005, Mt. Carmel, PG, Bnx, 5. Will Ellison, 5'6, 2005, PG, Qns, 6. Eugene Harvey, 5'6, 2005, PG, Bklyn, 7. Marcel Alston, 5'6, 2005, IS 226, PG, Qns, 8. Rory Hicks, 5'6, 2005, Wadleigh, 2G, Man, 9. Joseph Vines, 5'10, 2005, PF, Qns, 10. Jesse Bradly, 5'8, 2005, WF, St. Charles, Bnx
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