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Archive for January, 2008

Glenn Bryant (Oak Hill Academy, VA) Class of 2009 Picking up Interest

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 28, 2008

 Glenn Bryant

Glenn Bryant (Oak Hill Academy, VA) Class of 2009

Glenn has been having a very impressive season so far at Oak Hill Academy. He uses his tremendous amount of athletic ability to have a huge impact on both ends of the floor.

I watched him last weekend at Spalding HoopHall Classic where he was very active and strong on the boards in a win over Mt. St. Joseph, MD. He finished the game with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 blocks. After the recent performances Glenn has seen his recruitment start to pick up, getting interest from Memphis and Syracuse the following week after HoopHall Classic.

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Glenn Bryant (Oak Hill Academy, VA) Class of 2009

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 28, 2008

Glenn Bryant Mix

Glenn Bryant is from the class of 2009. He is attending Oak Hill Academy (VA) this season. Video was provided by Nils and Hoopmixtape

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Drew Gordon (Archbishop Mitty, CA) Class of 2008 (UCLA)

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 27, 2008

Drew Gordon Mix

Drew Gordon is headed to play at UCLA next year.

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Preview of Primetime Shootout @ Villanova on Feb 1, 2008

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 25, 2008

 Preview of Primetime Shootout @ Villanova (The Pavilion) on February 1, 2008

Each year the group at Primetime Shootout puts on a great event with a ton of top ranked teams and individuals. This event at Villanova on the 1st of February is no different with the final two games of the night being the headliners of the event. Read the rest of this entry »

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Preview of Kobe Bryant Scholastic Play by Play Classic @ Villanova on Feb 2, 2008

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 25, 2008

 Kobe Bryant Scholastic Play by Play Classic @ Villanova (The Pavilion) on February 2, 2008

This event will take place on February 2, 2008 at Villanova University and is being put on by Scholastic Play by Play. They put on some of the best events on the high school scene year in and out. Each year they have some of the top talent in the nation along with the top regional teams in the area of PA, NJ and DE. Read the rest of this entry »

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Drew Gordon (Archbishop Mitty, CA) Class of 2008 Out for Season

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 23, 2008

Drew Gordon 

Drew Gordon (Archbishop Mitty, CA) Out for Season

Drew Gordon will miss the rest of the season with two broken bones in his left foot. Drew is headed to play at UCLA next year. He broke his foot in his first game back from being out from a foot injury to his right foot.

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Derrick Favors vs. Jrue Holiday match-up outstanding

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 23, 2008

Derrick Favors

Derrick Favors vs. Jrue Holiday match-up @ Pangos Classic

On Saturday night at UCLA Derrick Favors and his South Atlanta (GA) team defeated a tough Campbell Hall (CA) team in double OT 78 to 77. Each of these players our elite prospects in their respected classes. Derrick Favors is a 6′9 (PF) in the class of 2009 ranked in the top 5 players in the class. Jrue Holiday is a 6′3 (CG) in the class of 2008 headed to UCLA next year and also ranked in the top 5.

They both lived up to their rankings in this great game. Derrick Favors finished with 32 points and 29 rebounds. Jrue Holiday totaled 35 points, 18 rebounds, 7 assists and 9 steals.

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Keith “Tiny” Gallon (Oak Hill Academy, VA) Class of 2009 Update

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 23, 2008

Keith “Tiny” Gallon

Keith “Tiny” Gallon (Oak Hill Academy, VA) Class of 2009

I had a chance to catch up with Tiny on Sunday night after there win at Spalding Hoophall Classic. I asked Tiny how the recruiting process was going for him. Here is the list of schools he gave me and his leader as of right now.

School list

“LSU, Baylor, Arizona, Georgetown and I am thinking about USC”

Leader

LSU

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Brian Oliver (Oak Hill Academy, VA) Class of 2009 Update

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 23, 2008

Brian Oliver 

Brian Oliver (Oak Hill Academy, VA) Class of 2009

I had a chance to talk with Brian after their 73 to 70 victory over Mt. St. Joseph’s (MD) on Sunday afternoon. I asked him a few questions about how life is going for him down at Oak Hill Academy. This was Brian’s 3rd game at Oak Hill Academy and he is still trying to learn the system and get a feel for the other players. Read the rest of this entry »

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Brandon Knight (Pine Crest, FL) Class of 2010 has big game

Posted by grassrootsballin on January 21, 2008

Brandon Knight

Brandon Knight (Pine Crest, FL) Class of 2010

Brandon Knight is an elite prospect from the class of 2010 who is ranked in the top 5 players in the class. He is a combo guard that stands 6′3 with a long frame.

Brandon is still trying to work his self back into playing shape after missing the first 2 months of the season due to a surgery. He started this game out a little slow but really picked it up in the 2nd quarter finishing the half with 18 points. He scored most of points off of his jumper along with a couple of takes to the basket.

He continued his scoring in the start of the 2nd half with more takes to the rim and his 3 point shot. He played most of the 3rd quarter before sitting out the 4th quarter since it was a blowout. He finished the night with 26 points and 10 rebounds. He looked like he was getting his legs back and showed why he is one of the elite guards in his class. He has a very smooth game with a high basketball I.Q. and plays tough defense. He has good form on his jumper and range out to the 3 point range.

Brandon is definitely a prospect to watch out for in the next couple of years.

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