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Player Diary: Jacob Pullen of Proviso East High School 6-0 Jacob Pullen of Proviso East High School rates as one of the top Class of 2007 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois. Follow along as Jacob gives us an inside look at his recruitment, and his life both on and off of the basketball court…………….Chicago Hoops This Saturday, ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2006 Top Prospects Showcase, Sherron Collins, Will Walker, 6-7 Manuel Cass, 6-9 Thijin Moses, Osiris Eldridge, Jeremie Simmons, 7-0 Javalle McGee, 6-7 Andre Walker, 6-11 Xavier Crawford…………… Sherron Collins (Chicago Crane), Depaul-bound Will Walker (Bolingbrook), Manuel Cass (Carbondale), 6-9 Thijin Moses (Chicago Boys to Men), Osiris Eldridge (Chicago Phillips), Jeremie Simmons (Chicago Von Steuben), 7-0 Javalle McGee (Chicago Hales Franciscan), Andre Walker (Homewood-Flossmoor) and 6-11 Xavier Crawford (Chicago Boys to Men) will be among the top players competing this Saturday at the ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2006 Top Prospects Showcase……………Chicago Hoops This Sunday, ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2007 Top Prospects Showcase, Mac Koshwal, Demetri McCamey, Evan Turner, Isiah Martin, Jacob Pullen, Gerald January, Tim Flowers, Jon Montgomery, Carlton Fay……………. Mac Koshwal (Chicago Boys to Men), Demetri McCamey (St. Joseph’s), Evan Turner (St. Joseph’s), Isiah Martin (Chicago Morgan Park), Tim Flowers (Chicago Simeon), Jon Montgomery (Chicago Lincoln Park), Jacob Pullen (Proviso East), Gerald January (Chicago Boys to Men) and Carlton Fay (Putnam County) will be among the players competing on Sunday at the ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2007 Top Prospects Showcase…………….Chicago Hoops Early ChicagoHoops.com Preseason Top 5 High School Basketball Teams Here is an early ranking of the Top 5 high school basktball teams in the state of Illinois. Teams are ranked regardless of class. Jon Scheyer, and defending Class AA state champion Glenbrook North headline the list of teams…………..Chicago Hoops AAA Chicago Game of the Week Lineup Headlined By High Caliber Teams and Players The AAA Chicago Game of the Week schedule features a number of high caliber teams and players. Duke-bound Jon Scheyer (Glenbrook North), Illinois-bound Brian Carlwell (Proviso East), Northwestern-bound Jeff Ryan (Glenbrook South) and Jerome Randle (Chicago Hales Franciscan) headline a long list of highly regarded players who will play during the season…………….Chicago Hoops Freeport Star Willie Veasley Gives Butler University Their 2nd Illinois Recruit In Less Than A Week Butler University has struck yet again in the state of Illinois. This time, the Bulldogs have landed Freeport star Willie Veasley. Veasley’s Illinois Wolves teammate, Elliot Engelmann verballed to the Bulldogs on Thursday night……………Chicago Hoops Downers Grove South Star Elliot Engelmann Gives A Verbal Commitment To Play Basketball For Butler University Downers Grove South star Elliot Engelmann has given a verbal commitment to play basketball next year for Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Engelmann ranks among the top Class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois……………Chicago Hoops Homewood-Flossmoor Star Andre Walker’s Recruiting Stock Rising On The Heels Of A Strong Summer Homewood-Flossmoor star Andre Walker greatly enhanced his recruiting stock with a strong summer on the basketball court with both Chicago Ferrari, and his high school team. Walker ranks as one of the top small forward prospects in the Illinois Class of 2006…………..Chicago Hoops Player Diary: Manual Cass of Carbondale High School 6-7 Manual Cass of Carbondale High School rates as one of the top Class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois. Follow along as Manual gives us an inside look at his recruitment, and his life both on and off of the basketball court………….Chicago Hoops All-Tournament Teams From P.E.P. Fall Classic Presented By ChicagoHoops.com Here are the All-Tournament Teams from this past weekend’s P.E.P. Fall Classic presented by ChicagoHoops.com. The teams are headed by Julius Hearns (Chicago Lincoln Park) who was selected as MVP of the tournament…………Chicago Hoops Bolingbrook Star Will Walker: “It Means A Lot To Play At Home In Chicago For DePaul” Star Bolingbrook point guard Will Walker has given a verbal commitment to play basketball for Jerry Wainwright the DePaul Blue Demons. Walker, who ranks as one of the top Class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois, gives DePaul an elite local player to build around for the future………..Chicago Hoops Core 1 Training Presents The ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2008 Prospect Rankings Josh Crittle (Timothy Christian) and Mike Dunigan (Chicago Farragut) continue to head the list of the Top 10 Class of 2008 prospects in the state of Illinois. The fully expanded list is available to ChicagoHoops.com subscribers………..Chicago Hoops Back-To-Back! Chris Head’s Team Illinois Hawks Top The Illinois Fire To Win The P.E.P. Fall Classic Presented By ChicagoHoops.com For the second year in a row, Chris Head’s Team Illinois Hawks have captured the P.E.P. Fall Classic title. The Hawks unleashed a ferocious team effort, and knocked off the Illinois Warriors 17-U team, Illinois Warriors 16-U team and the Illinois Fire en route to claiming the title. The Rising Stars 17-U team defeated the Illinois Wolves to win the NIT (Consolation) Bracket………..Chicago Hoops Delray Brooks To Conduct Intense Basketball Training Sessions At The Auditorium In Homewood Delray Brooks, who was voted the #1 high school player in the country by both ESPN and USA Today in 1984, will be conducting basketball training sessions for 9th thru 12th grades at the Auditorium in Homewood, Illinois. Brooks, who also was voted Indiana Mr. Basketball in 1984, played for both Bob Knight and Rick Pitino in college……….Chicago Hoops 6-7 Class of 2008 Timothy Christian Big Man Josh Crittle Looking Forward To A Big Sophomore Season 6-7, 220-pound post Josh Crittle may well be the top Class of 2008 basketball prospect in the state of Illinois. Since the end of the summer season, Crittle has continued to work hard on his game, and is looking forward to a strong sophomore season on the hardwood……….Chicago Hoops Player Diary: Donald Lawson of Chicago Leo High School 6-9 Donald Lawson of Chicago Leo High School rates as one of the most recruited Class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois. Follow along as Don gives us an inside look at his recruitment, and his life both on and off of the basketball court……….Chicago Hoops Troy Johnson Joins The Rising Stars AAU Basketball Program Troy Johnson has decided to join Mike Weinstein’s Rising Stars AAU basketball program. The past three seasons, Johnson has been a part of Illinois Wolves program. Both the Wolves and Rising Stars programs rank among the best in the state of Illinois, and both have built national reputations for excellence on the basketball court………..Chicago Hoops We Have Expanded Our ChicagoHoops.com Recruiting Service Offering If you have to wait 30 days to get a printed report is the information still news? We deliver all the latest recruiting news and information as it happens. We have expanded our ChicagoHoops.com Recruiting Service to include our prospect guides, and access to all of our in-depth reports from events. Nobody covers basketball in the state of Illinois like ChicagoHoops.com! …………Chicago Hoops Chicago Boys To Men Math & English Academy Now Up and Rolling Chicago Boys to Men Math & English Academy, a new prep school in the city of Chicago, is now up and rolling on Chicago’s south side. Headed by former Chicago Julian head coach Loren Jackson, Boys to Men places a heavy emphasis on excellence both on and off of the basketball court…………Chicago Hoops Early Favorites To Win The 2005-06 ChicagoHoops.com Player of the Year Award Here is a look at the early favorites to win the ChicagoHoops.com Player of the Year award for the 2005-06 basketball season. Duke-bound Jon Scheyer (Glenbrook North), who last year led his team to the Class AA state title, headlines the list………..Chicago Hoops Milwaukee Custer High School Looking To Add A Game For The Upcoming Season Milwaukee Custer High School is looking for at least one additional game for the coming school year. The Custer roster is loaded with young talent, and is looking to be tested against high caliber competition……….Chicago Hoops MeanStreets Express Already Looking Forward To Having A Strong 2006 Campaign On the heels of a highly successful summer, the MeanStreets Express summer basketball program is already looking forward to next year, when they expect to be even bigger, faster and stronger than in 2005. ………Chicago Hoops Joy of the Game Now Hiring Coaches and Staff Joy of The Game is looking to hire coaches and staff for Fall/Winter Programs and Winter Travel Basketball Teams. Joy of the Game is the largest AAU Basketball Program in the Midwest and is home to more than 4,000 families. ………….Chicago Hoops Once Again The City of Chicago Is Loaded With Big Time Point Guard Prospects On All Levels Sherron Collins (Chicago Crane), Derrick Rose (Chicago Simeon) and Jerome Randle (Chicago Hales Franciscan) are just a few of the big time points guards who happen to play their high school basketball in the city of Chicago…………Chicago Hoops Chicago Farragut Star Chris Singletary Transfers To Prep School In Florida Chicago Farragut star Chris Singletary has transferred to the Florida Preparatory Academy in the state of Florida. Singletary ranked as one of the Top 10 Class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois…………Chicago Hoops Chicago Orr’s Darius Turner Looking To Have A Big Senior Season On The Basketball Court Chicago Orr’s Darius Turner, a Class of 2006 standout, is working hard, and looking to have a big senior season on the basketball court………….Chicago Hoops In-State Juco Heavyweight John Logan Community College Adds 6-10 Indiana University Transfer Lucas Steijn Indiana University transfer Lucas Steijn has enrolled at in-state junior college heavyweight John A. Logan Community College. Steijn, who redshirted last year, is an international player who hails from the Netherlands…………Chicago Hoops Greg Heiar and Chipola Strike Again!!! Chicago Public League Player of the Year DeAndre Thomas Signs With The Florida-Based Junior College Powerhouse Greg Heiar, and Florida-based junior college powerhouse Chipola College have struck once again in the city of Chicago! Chicago Wstinghouse star DeAndre Thomas, The 2005 ChicagoHoops.com Player of the Year in the Chicago Public League, has signed to play basketball this season for Chipola………..Chicago Hoops The Most Exciting Players In The State of Illinois To Watch On The Court The state of Illinois consistently produces some of the finest basketball talent in the United States. Here is a listing of the most exciting players to watch in the state of Illinois. The listing is alphabetical, and is headlined by Sherron Collins (Chicago Crane), who is pictured to the left………..Chicago Hoops Chicago Crane Star Tyrone Kent Headed To The University of Toledo Chicago Crane’s Tyrone Kent, the top remaining unsigned senior in the Illinois Class of 2005, will be attending the University of Toledo. Kent rates as one of the Top 10 Class of 2005 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois……….Chicago Hoops Chicago Flexes It’s Basketball Muscle!!! Chicago Ferrari and Chicago Jaguars To Meet For 17-U AAU National Championship In Orlando, Florida Chicago Ferrari and the Chicago Jaguars will meet this afternoon for the 17-U AAU National Championship in Orlando, Florida. Ferrari knocked off the Mid State Ballerz, and the Jaguars disposed of Houston No Limit to advance to set up an All-Chicago title game…………Chicago Hoops Mac Koshwal, Thijin Moses and the Chicago Jaguars Storm Into The Final Four at 17-U AAU National Tournament, Both Jaguars and Ferrari One Game Away From Playing For National Championship Mac Koshwal (Chicago Boys to Men Academy), Thijin Moses (Chicago Boys to Men Academy) and the Chicago Jaguars have advanced to the Final Four of the 17-U AAU National Tournament in Orlando, Florida. The Jaguars and Chicago Ferrari are now both one win away from playing for the National Championship………..Chicago Hoops Jerome Randle (Chicago Hales Franciscan), Darien McKinstry (Chicago Hales Franciscan) and Chicago Ferrari Roar Into Final Four of 17-U AAU National Tournament Jerome Randle (Chicago Hales Franciscan), Darien McKinstry (Chicago Hales Franciscan) and Chicago Ferrari have now roared into the Final Four of the 17-U AAU National Tournament in Orlando, Florida. They will meet the Mid State Ballers Sunday night for the right to play for the National Championship on Monday………..Chicago Hoops Illinois Warriors Fall To SYF In 17-U SuperShowcase Title Game Despite A Powerful 43-Point Effort By Duke-Bound Jon Scheyer The Illinois Warriors fell to SYF in the championship game of the 17-U SuperShowcase in Orlando, Florida. Jon Scheyer (Glenbrook North) did all he could to try and lead the Warriors to the title, and finished the game with 43 points………….Chicago Hoops Team Effort! Larry Butler’s Illinois Warriors Stun Highly Regarded Vernon Macklin and Boo Williams To Advance To 17-U SuperShowase Championship Game The Illinois Warriors have advanced to the championship game of the 17-U SuperShowcase in Orlando, Florida after taking out highly regarded Boo Williams (VA) in the semifinals. The Warriors will now play Northwest Indiana-based SYF for the championship today………….Chicago Hoops Illinois Warriors Top Chicago Ferrari In A Double Overtime Thriller In 17-U SuperShowcase Quarterfinals In an intense battle between a pair of Illinois AAU basketball titans, the Illinois Warriors topped Chicago Ferrari in double overtime in the quarterfinals of the 17-U SuperShowcase in Orlando, Florida. Jon Scheyer (Glenbrook North) sank a three-pointer with 3 seconds left in regulation to send the game to overtime #1………….Chicago Hoops Incredible Performance!! Ferrari’s Jerome Randle Snaps Off 44 Points and 11 Assists On The New York Gauchos, Ferrari and Illinois Warriors To Square Off In Quarterfinals This Afternoon. In one of the best performances this season on the summer basketball circuit, Chicago Ferrari point guard Jerome Randle (Chicago Hales Franciscan) dropped 44 points and 11 assists on the New York Gauchos in a double overtime win. Ferrari will now meet the Illinois Warriors in the second round of the 17-U SuperShowcase in Orlando, Florida…………Chicago Hoops Rising Stars 17-U Squad Posts Late, Late Night Win In Orlando In a game that didn’t end until almost 1:30am, the Rising Stars 17-U team defeated a tough Kansas City Keys squad to improve their mark to 1-1 in Pool Play at the 17-U SuperShowcase in Orlando, Florida. Western Illinois, Bradley, Loyola and Northern Illinois all toughed it out til the conclusion of the contest………..Chicago Hoops Bevy of Colleges Watch As Illinois Wolves 16-U Squad Opens 17-U SuperShowcase With A 20-Point Win The Illinois Wolves 16-U team opened the 17-U SuperShowcase in Orlando, Florida with a 76-56 win over Team Champions. The loaded Wolves drew a large crowd of colleges including colleges from both the Big 10 and SEC……….Chicago Hoops 16-U Illinois Warriors Advance To Championship Game At 16-U SuperShowcase In Orlando, Florida The Illinois Warriors 16-U team has advanced to the championship game of the 16-U SuperShowcase in Orlando, Florida. The Warriors are led by 5-8 point guard Aaron Johnson (Chicago Hubbard)………..Chicago Hoops Greg Heiar and Chipola Strike Yet Again In Chicago! Chicago Harlan Star Jeremiah Bryant Signs With The Florida-Based Junior College Powerhouse Former Chicago Harlan star Jeremiah Bryant has signed to play basketball this fall for Greg Heiar, and junior college powerhouse Chipola. Florida-based Chipola, which is loaded with Chicago players, finished fourth in the country last season…………Chicago Hoops Mike Burris Officially Named Head Coach At Juco Power Olney Central Michael Burris has been officially named the new head mens basketball coach at Olney Central College. Despite a tough season a year ago, Olney rates as one of the top junior college basketball programs in the state of Illinois…………Chicago Hoops Tulane and New Head Coach Dave Dickerson Are Making Chicago A Recruiting Priority New Tulane head basketball coach Dave Dickerson definetely appears to be making the recruiting of basketball talent from the Chicago area a major priority. Benjy Taylor, a veteran Chicago recruiter, was the first coach hired to his staff…………Chicago Hoops Illinois Wolves Star Will Walker (Bolingbrook) Looking To Close Out The Summer Strong Bolingbrook star point guard Will Walker is looking to close out the month on a high note after a strong first two weeks of the month of July. Walker is the #2 Class of 2006 point guard in the state of Illinois behind Sherron Collins (Chicago Crane)………….Chicago Hoops Full Package Captures Third Place At Adidas Showtime National Championships Full Package Athletics completed a strong showing at the Adidas Showtime National Championships with a third place finish. Full Package knocked off the South Carolina Celtics to capture third place. ……….Chicago Hoops Illinois Wolves 17-U and 16-U Squads Once Again Win/Share Best of Midwest Championship For the second year in a row, both the Illinois Wolves 17-U and 16-U teams advanced to the championship game of the Best of the Midwest Tournament in Indianapolis, Indiana. Like last year, the Wolves 17-U and 16-U squads shared the title…………Chicago Hoops Gutsy Full Package Squad Falls In Final Four Of Adidas Showtime National Championships After a valiant effort, Full Package Athletics fell to the Charlotte Royals in the Final Four of the Adidas Showtime National Championships………..Chicago Hoops Blowing Up! Strong Adidas Camp Has Recruiting Stock Of Chicago Phillips Star Osiris Eldridge Soaring Chicago Phillips star Osiris Eldridge has greatly enhanced his recruiting stock with a strong July which includes an All-Star selection at the Adidas Camp. Eldridge now rates with the elite Class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois…………Chicago Hoops Gerad Good And Juco Powerhouse John A. Logan College Land Chicago Gordon Tech Star Mike Davis Chicago Gordon Tech star Mike Davis has now signed to play basketball this fall for John A. Logan Community College. Davis, a Top 30 Class of 2006 prospect, was originally ticketed to attend Division II powerhouse Lewis University…………Chicago Hoops Carbondale’s Manual Cass Continues To Play Well, Seeing His Stock Rise Carbondale’s Manual Cass has followed up a strong high school season, with a strong showing on the summer basketball circuit. Thus, his stock continues to rise, and he has firmly established himself as the #2 post prospect in the Illinois Class of 2005…………Chicago Hoops Rising Stars 17-U Team Advances All The Way To Championship Game Of Kentucky HoopFest Before Falling The Rising Stars 17-U team advanced all the way to the championship game of the Kentucky HoopFest before falling by 10 points. Playing in the 17-U bracket, the Rising Stars 16-U team advanced all the way to the Elite 8 before bowing out…………Chicago Hoops Tim Parmeter and Eastern Arizona Junior College Pull Off Recruiting Coup, Sign 6-8 Chicago Hales Franciscan Star Jeffrey Wilson Star Chicago Hales Franciscan big man Jeffrey Wilson has signed to play basketball for Eastern Arizona College in Thatcher, Arizona. Wilson rates as one of the elite Class of 2005 post prospects in the state of Illinois………..Chicago Hoops Chicago Leo Star Don Lawson Still Wide Open In Terms Of Schools, Likely To Make A Decision In September Chicago Leo star Don Lawson, one of the most recruited players in the Illinois Class of 2005, remains uncommitted, and very open to new collegiate interest. Lawson will be on display later this week with Sherron Collins, Jon Scheyer and the Illinois Warriors………Chicago Hoops Chicago Westinghouse Star Joe Ballard Signs With Mike Gillespie and Florida A & M Chicago Westinghouse star Joe Ballard has signed to play Division I basketball this fall with Florida A & M University. Ballard, teamed with DeAndre Thomas, and a strong contingent of guards to lead Westinghouse to a strong 2004-05 campaign………Chicago Hoops Chicago Von Steuben Star Angel Santiago Signs With Junior College Powerhouse Indian Hills Chicago Von Steuben star Angel Santiago has signed to play next season for juco powerhouse Indian Hills Community College in the state of Iowa. Santiago, was one of the top remaining unsigned Class of 2005 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois left on the board…………Chicago Hoops Chicago Crane Star Sherron Collins Draws Large Crowd Of Reporters, Speaks At Length At Nike Camp Star Chicago Crane point guard Sherron Collins attracted a large crowd of reporters, and spoke at length about his game on the basketball court, and his recruiting during his media session this afternoon at the Nike All-American basketball camp. ………..Chicago Hoops Glenbrook North’s Jon Scheyer Opens Nike All-American Camp With Solid Performance, Rose and Collins Also In Action Jon Scheyer opened the Nike All-American Camp with a very solid performance on Wednesday night. Scheyer’s team, which also features Jeffrey Jordan (Loyola), opened with a game against a team featuring Derrick Rose (Chicago Simeon)………..Chicago Hoops Illinois Class of 2007 Sure To Make College Recruiters Quite Happy Derrick Rose, Demetri McCamey, Bill Cole, Evan Turner, the Illinois Class of 2007 is going to make college recruiters from around the United States very, very happy. This class is very deep, and features a bevy of talent at all positions…………Chicago Hoops Jerry Wainwright and DePaul Get Verbal From Class of 2009 Star Prospect Cully Payne Incoming high school freshman Cully Payne has made a verbal commitment to play his college basketball for Jerry Wainwright, and the DePaul Blue Demons. Payne rates as one of the top Class of 2009 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois………..Chicago Hoops Tracy Dildy Strikes In Chicago Again! Mississippi Lands Former West Aurora Star Justin Cerasoli Tracy Dildy and the University of Mississippi have landed former West Aurora star Justin Cerasoli. Cerasoli, a Seton Hall transfer, ranked among the Top 40 Class of 2004 basketball prospects in the United States as a high school senior……….Chicago Hoops Lottery Pick Presents The Actual Lottery Picks From The 2005 NBA Draft Chicago-based sportswear company Lottery Pick presents the NBA lottery picks from the 2005 NBA Draft. Recently, both WGN television and radio did features on the Lottery Pick clothing line. ………Chicago Hoops Mike Dinuno (Lake Park) and Osiris Eldridge (Chicago Phillips) Star As Bulls Academy Wins Both The Sophomore and Varsity Divisions Of Bulls/Sox Academy Summer Jam Mike Dinuno (Lake Park) and Osiris Eldridge (Chicago Phillips) starred as the Bulls Academy won both the Sophomore and Varsity Divisions of the Bulls/Sox Academy Summer Jam Tournament which concluded this weekend with the championship games being played at the United Center. ………Chicago Hoops Chicago De La Salle Wins The Indiana University Team Camp Chicago De La Salle High School defeated the Central Stars 56-53 in overtime to win the Indiana University Team over the weekend in Bloomington, Indiana. In the championship game, Dwight Hill poured in 23 points including 4 three-pointers to lead the De La Salle effort. ……….Chicago Hoops Intense Competition and Some Outstanding Individual Matchups Highlight The Action At The ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2007 Top Prospects Showcase On Sunday Intense competition, and some outstanding individual matchups highlighted the action at the ChicagoHoops.com 2007 Top Prospects Showcase. Demetri McCamey (St. Joseph’s), Evan Turner (St. Joseph’s), Jacob Pullen (Proviso East), Carlton Fay (Putnam County), Josh Parker (Thornton), Aaron Johnson (Chicago Hubbard), Chris White (Chicago John Hope) and Michael Horton (Chicago Von Steuben) headlined of field of better than 80 Top Prospects from the Illinois Class of 2007 on Sunday at Triton Junior College. . ……….Chicago Hoops Dumas, Ingram, West, Hamilton, Mack, Ruben and Koncel Among Prospects Enhancing Their Stock With Strong Showings At ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2007 Top Prospects Showcase Larry Dumas (Bloom), Darreon Ingram (Chicago Curie), Parish West (Chicago Morgan Park), Reggie Hamilton (Thornwood), Oscar Mack (Peoria Manual), Colin Ruben (Downers Grove South), Ryan Koncel (Monticello) were among the prospects who enhanced their stock with strong showings at the ChicagoHoops.com 2007 Top Prospects Showcase.. ……….Chicago Hoops Player Diary: Dwight McCombs of Chicago Whitney Young High School 6-7 Dwight McCombs of Chicago Whitney Young High School rates as one of the top Class of 2007 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois. Follow along as Dwight gives us an inside look at his life both on and off of the basketball court………..Chicago Hoops Player Diary: Donald Lawson of Chicago Leo High School 6-9 Donald Lawson of Chicago Leo High School rates as one of the most recruited Class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois. Follow along as Don gives us an inside look at his recruitment, and his life both on and off of the basketball court. ……….Chicago Hoops ChicagoHoops.com Referee Registry Attention basketball referee’s! ChicagoHoops.com is compiling a database of referee’s available to work games in the state of Illinois. We will have the information of file for tournment organizers who are in need of referee’s to work games………Chicago Hoops Brian Carlwell and Jacob Pullen Lead Proviso East To University of Illinois Team Camp Title Proviso East, led by Illinois-bound Brian Carlwell, and Jacob Pullen defeated Glenbrook North in the championship game to capture the title at the University of Illinois Team Camp………..Chicago Hoops What A Game! Sherron Collins and Jon Scheyer Go Head-To-Head In An Incredible Showdown At University of Illinois Team Camp What A Game! Sherron Collins (Chicago Crane) and Jon Scheyer (Glenbrook North) went head-to-head in an incredible showdown during the University of Illinois Team Camp that left the gym at Moody Bible Institute buzzing………..Chicago Hoops Bruce Weber and University of Illinois Land 6-10 Brian Carlwell of Proviso East Proviso East center Brian Carlwell has given a verbal commitment to play basketball next year for Bruce Weber, and the University of Illinois. Carlwell ranks as the #3 Class of 2006 basketball prospect in the state of Illinois……….Chicago Hoops Shaun Collins Leads East Aurora To Title Over West Aurora At Hoop Mountain/West Aurora Shootout East Aurora defeated West Aurora in overtime to win the Hoop Mountain/West Aurora Shootout over the weekend. In the Class A bracket Chicago Dyett rolled to the title with a 5-0 record. ………Chicago Hoops Star Bloomington Point Guard Dodie Dunson Decides To Explore His Options Star Bloomington point guard Dodie Dunson will likely attend prep school next year. Dunson had signed to play next season with the Illinois State Redbirds. ………Chicago Hoops 15th Annual Sonny Parker Summer Basketball League Set To Begin This Saturday The 15th Annual Sonny Parker Summer Basketball League is set to begin on Saturday, June 18th at Homan Square Community Center. The league will feature student athletes from Division I, II, III, and Junior College basketball programs……..Chicago Hoops Chris Singletary Is MVP As The Illinois Fire Hold Off MeanStreets For 2005 Mac Irvin Summer Slam-N-Jam Title The Illinois Fire held off a late rally to defeat a gutsy MeanStreets team 56-54 for the 2005 Mac Irvin Summer Slam-N-Jam title at Chicago De La Salle High School. Chris Singletary (Chicago Farragut), who is having a strong spring, was named tournament MVP……..Chicago Hoops Former West Aurora Star Dameon Mason Transferring To Louisiana State Former West Aurora and Marquette star Dameon Mason is transferring to Louisiana State University. Mason loved the campus, and staff on his visit, and is now set to attend the Southeastern Conference school………Chicago Hoops Former Fenwick Star Vince Humphrey Has Full Release From Valpo, Currently Looking For New School Former Fenwick star Vince Humphrey has been granted a full release from Valparaiso University, and is looking for a new school. Humphrey, who just completed his freshman year, competed on the AAU cirucuit with the Illinois Wolves……..Chicago Hoops Former West Aurora Star Justin Cerasoli Weighing His Collegiate Options, Still Open To New Schools Former West Aurora star Justin Cerasoli, who is transferring from Seton Hall, is still in the process of weighing his collegiate options. Now standing 6-6, Cerasoli has several schools pursuing him, but is still willing to listen to new schools……..Chicago Hoops Toby Madison and Juco Powerhouse Wabash Valley Add 6-10 Desmond Hendrix Of Chicago Julian To Their 2005 Recruiting Haul Toby Madison, and Juco powerhouse Wabash Valley have signed 6-10 Desmond Hendrix of Chicago Julian High School. Hendrix transferred into Julian this year from the state of Kentucky……….Chicago Hoops MeanStreets Classic: 16-U and 17-U All-Tournament Teams Here are the 16-U and 17-U All-Tournament Teams from the MeanStreets Classic. Derrick Rose (Chicago Simeon) was 16-U MVP, and Joevan Catron (Thornton) was 17-U MVP……..Chicago Hoops One Big MeanStreets Party: MeanStreets Rolls To 17-U, 16-U and 15-U Titles At MeanStreets Classic MeanStreets won the 17-U Divisions, MeanStreets Express won the 16-U Division, and MeanStreets won the 15-U Division over the weekend at the 5th Annual MeanStreets Classic. Joevan Catron (Thornton), Derrick Rose (Chicago Simeon), Matthew Humphrey (Chicago Hales Franciscan) and Jeremy Montgomery (Chicago Lincoln Park) respectively took home MVP honors…….Chicago Hoops Andre Walker and Marcus Relphorde Share MVP Honors As Homewood-Flossmoor Wins Riverside-Brookfield Shootout Andre Walker and Marcus Relphorde were co-MVP’s as Homewood-Flossmoor rolled to the title at the Riverside-Brookfield Shootout. H-F defeated Hillcrest to win the championship. ……Chicago Hoops A Number Of ACC Schools Now Stepping Up Their Chicago/Illinois Recruiting Efforts A number of Atlantic Coast Conference schools have begun to step up their recruiting efforts in the state of Illinois, and the kids love it! Many of the top recruits in the state of Illinois feel that the style of play in the ACC is a good fit for their skills……Chicago Hoops 12-U Summer Shootout Set For Foster Park On July 2nd and 3rd, Teams Still Needed The Top 5 teams in the state of Illinois are expected to be in attendance at a 12-U Summer Shootout on July 2nd and 3rd at Foster Park in Chicago. Slots are still available for teams to jump in…….Chicago Hoops Toby Madison and Juco Powerhouse Wabash Valley Land Waukegan Star Emanuel Gaiter Toby Madison and Downstate junior college powerhouse Wabash Valley have landed Waukegan star Emanuel Gaiter. Gaiter is a big time talent, and one of the Top 25 Class of 2005 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois………Chicago Hoops Chicago Simeon Tops Early ChicagoHoops.com Preseason Top 5 Teams For 2005-06 Here is an early ChicagoHoops.com preseason ranking of the top five teams in the state of Illinois for 2005-06. Teams are ranked regardless of class………….Chicago Hoops Matt Painter and Purdue Strike Again In Chicago, Former Evanston Star Gordon Watt To Transfer In Former Evanston star Gordon Watt has given a verbal commitment to transfer to Purdue University. Last season, Watt played in the Big East at Boston College……….Chicago Hoops Bethalto Civic Memorial Point Guard Stephen Jones Verbals To Ball State Ball State has received a verbal commitment from Stephen Jones of Bethalto Civic Memorial High School. Jones becomes Ball State’s first recruit from the Class of 2006………Chicago Hoops Former Marquette Star Dameon Mason Now Fully Released, Still Wide Open In Terms Of Schools Marquette University has now granted a full release to former West Aurora star Dameon Mason. He is still wide open in terms of schools that he will consider……….Chicago Hoops Illinois Wolves Bring Home The Title At The Louisville Legends Classic The Illinois Wolves won the Louisville Legends Classic over the weekend. The Wolves defeated the Rising Stars 16-U team in the championship game……….Chicago Hoops Illinois In-State Recruiting Focus Now Shifts To Sherron Collins and Derrick Rose The in-state recruiting focus of the University of Illinois will now shift to Sherron Collins (Chicago Crane), and Derrick Rose (Chicago Simeon) now that Jon Scheyer (Glenbrook North) is off the board. Collins is the #1 2006 point guard in the United States, while Rose rates as the #2 2007 point guard in the USA behind O.J. Mayo………Chicago Hoops Glenbrook North Star Jon Scheyer Becomes The Latest Illinois High School Star To Pick Duke Glenbrook North star Jon Scheyer has verbally committed to play basketball for the Duke University Blue Devils. Scheyer rates as one of the top Class of 2006 shooting guard prospects in the United States. ……..Chicago Hoops Chicago Jaguars Win Five Star Hoop Classic In Connecticut, Mac Koshwal Again Named Tournament MVP The Chicago Jaguars 17-U squad dominated teams from New York, Connecticut, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore in the Annual Five Star Hoop Classic held at Connecticut College last weekend…….Chicago Hoops Kyle Green and Lewis University Strike Yet Again! Chicago Gordon Tech Star Mike Davis Verbals Kyle Green and Lewis University have received a verbal commitment from Chicago Gordon Tech big man Mike Davis. Davis, who ranks as one of the top post prospects in the Illinois Class of 2005, is a big time recruiting catch for Lewis……Chicago Hoops Chicago Demons Win Windy City Classic, Michael Horton (Chicago Von Steuben) Is MVP The Chicago Demons won the Windy City Classic over the weekend at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Michael Horton (Chicago Von Steuben) was named tournament MVP……Chicago Hoops AAU/Traveling Team Rankings: Top 17-U Teams In Illinois Here is a ranking of the top 17-U AAU/Traveling teams in the state of Illinois. The Illinois Warriors, who have the top two Class of 2006 prospects in Sherron Collins and Jon Scheyer, currently top the rankings…….Chicago Hoops Kevin Dillard, Jelani Poston Head Reebok Challenge 15-U and 16-U All-Tournament Teams Here are the 15-U and 16-U All-Tournament teams from the Reebok Illinois Wolves Challenge. Mean Streets point guard Kevin Dillard (Homewood-Flossmoor) was 15-U MVP, and Mean Streets post Jelani Poston (Chicago Simeon) was 16-U MVP……..Chicago Hoops Mac Koshwal Is MVP As The Chicago Jaguars Win The Reebok Illinois Wolves Hoop Challenge Title The Chicago Jaguars defeated the host 17-U Illinois Wolves to win the Reebok Illinois Wolves Hoop Challenge 2005 on Sunday. Jaguars star Mac Koshwal, who was dominant at times over the weekend, was named tournament MVP…….Chicago Hoops Mean Streets Wins Both The 16-U and 15-U Titles At Reebok Illinois Wolves Hoop Challenge Mean Streets flexed their muscle in the younger divisions by capturing both the 16-U and 15-U titles at the Reebok Illinois Wolves Hoop Challenge on Sunday……. Chicago Hoops Mean Streets Express Beginning To Flex Their Muscle On The Basketball Court The Mean Streets Express 16-U traveling team appears to be rounding into shape very nicely. Competing in the 17-U division at the Wolves Challenge, they advanced all the way to the semifinals before falling to the Chicago Jaguars, who won the title…….. Chicago Hoops Illinois Wolves Reebok Challenge Kicks Off Tonight, Big Time Players To Compete All Weekend Long The Illinois Wolves Reebok Challenge 2005 will kick off tonight, and run through Sunday. Several outstanding match-ups will be featured during Pool Play, and a high level of individual talent will be highlighted all weekend long…… Chicago Hoops Player Diary: Michael “Juice” Thompson of Chicago Lincoln Park High School Michael “Juice” Thompson of Chicago Lincoln Park High School brings the third installment of his Player Diary to ChicagoHoops.com. Michael ranks as one of the top Class of 2007 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois, and will bring us a special look inside his recruitment, and his life on and off of the basketball court……Chicago Hoops Star Chicago Curie Big Man Marcus Vann Verbals To In-State Juco Powerhouse Wabash Valley Star Chicago Curie big man Marcus Vann has given a verbal commitment to play basketball next year for Toby Madison, and in-state junior college powerhouse Wabash Valley Community College. Vann rates as one of the top post prospects in the state of Illinois……Chicago Hoops North Park University Lands Chicago Gordon Tech Post Glen Woodside North Park University has landed Chicago Gordon Tech big man Glen Woodside. This year, Woodside teamed with Mike Davis to form one of the bigger frontcourts in the Chicago area……Chicago Hoops Updated Class of 2006 Prospect Rankings, Collins and Scheyer Continue To Head The List Here is an updated ranking of the top Class of 2006 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois. Sherron Collins (Chicago Crane) and Jon Scheyer (Glenbrook North) continue to head the list. The fully expanded list is available to ChicagoHoops.com subscribersÂ…Â….Chicago Hoops Chipola Strikes Again! Chicago Vocational Star Johnny Harris Is Latest To Sign With The Juco Powerhouse Chicago Vocational High School’s Johnny Harris has become the latest Chicago player to sign with juco powerhouse Chipola College in Marianna, Florida. Harris had a stellar senior season, and joins a host of other Chicago stars in the Chipola program…….Chicago Hoops Rodell Davis And Laramie County Community College Ink Donnell Lyons, Lonte Ward and Corey Wiley Rodell Davis and Laramie County (WY) Community College have signed Donnell Lyons (Thornton), Lonte Ward (Thornwood) and Corey Wiley (Chicago Marshall). Davis now appears to have the Chicago-to-Laramie pipeline going full steam ahead……Chicago Hoops Sonny Parker Youth Foundation 8th Grade Boys and Girls All-Star Games Set For This Friday The Sonny Parker Youth Foundation’s City-Suburban and Indiana 8th Grade Boys and Girls All-Star games will be held Friday, May 7 at 6:30pm and 7:30pm at University High……Chicago Hoops Demetri McCamey Is Tournament MVP As Illinois Wolves Win 16-U Title At Spiece Run ‘N Slam The Illinois Wolves 16-U team won the Spiece Run ‘N Slam 16-U title this weekend in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Demetri McCamey (St. Joseph’s) was magnificent all weekend long en route to being named MVP for the 16-U Division……Chicago Hoops Illinois Fire 17-U Squad Makes Strong Run To Semifinals At Spiece Run ‘N Slam The 17-U Illinois Fire put together a strong showing at the Spiece Run ‘N Slam over the weekend. The team advanced all the way to the semifinals before falling to Greg Oden and the Spiece Indy Heat……..Chicago Hoops Old Gold Run ‘N Gun Classic Set For June 17th Thru June 19th The 5th Annual Old Gold Run and Gun Classic will be held Friday, June 17th thru Sunday, June 19th. The tournament will feature ages 13-U thru 17-U…….Chicago Hoops Tyrone Slaughter Looking Forward To Heading Chicago Whitney Young Basketball Program Tyrone Slaughter has been named as the new head basketball coach at Chicago Whitney Young High School. Slaughter’s strong basketball background should provide a major boost to the storied program…….Chicago Hoops Former Homewood-Flossmoor Star Cyrus Tate Commits To Steve Alford And The Iowa Hawkeyes Former Homewood-Flossmoor star Cyrus Tate has committed to play basketball for Steve Alford and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Tate will play at Northeast Nebraska Community College in 2005-06 year, and then have three years of eligibility at Iowa……..Chicago Hoops Kyle Green and Lewis University Add Thornton Star Brandon Dagans To Their 2005 Recruiting Stable Kyle Green and Lewis University have now added Thornton star Brandon Dagans to their 2005 recruiting class. It has been a great week of recruiting for Lewis, who also signed Proviso East star Marcus Scott last week……Chicago Hoops “Lottery Pick” Featured In This Month’s Edition Of Slam Magazine Chicago-based “Lottery Pick” is featured in this month’s edition of Slam magazine with New Jersey Nets star Vince Carter on the cover…….Chicago Hoops Chicago Westinghouse Star DeAndre Thomas Verbally Commits To University of Missouri Chicago Westinghouse star DeAndre Thomas has decided to play his college basketball for Quinn Snyder, and the University of Missouri. Thomas ranks as the top Class of 2005 post prospect in the state of Illinois……Chicago Hoops Chicago Public League Hall of Famer Howard Moore Joins Bo Ryan’s Coaching Staff At University of Wisconsin Chicago Public League Hall of Famer Howard Moore is the newest addition to Bo Ryan’s coaching staff at the University of Wisconsin. This past season, Moore served as an assistant coach for Loyola University…….Chicago Hoops North Carolina-Wilmington Lands Former Chicago Von Steuben Star Temi Soyebo Former Chicago Von Steuben, and current Highland Community College star Temi Soyebo, has decided to play his college basketball for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. This year, Soyebo was instrumental in leading Highland to the NJCAA National Tournamnent in Hutchinson, Kansas…….Chicago Hoops Player Diary: 6-7 Sophomore Dwight McCombs of Chicago Whitney Young and MeanStreets Express 6-7 sophomore Dwight McCombs of Chicago Whitney Young and MeanStreets Express brings the first installment of his Player Diary to ChicagoHoops.com. Dwight ranks as one of the better Class of 2007 basketball prospects in the state of Illinois. Follow along as Dwight gives us an inside look at his life both on and off of the basketball court…….Chicago Hoops Former West Aurora Star Dameon Mason To Transfer From Marquette University Former West Aurora star Dameon Mason will be transferring from the Marquette basketball program at the end of the semester. As a high school senior, Mason was one of the Top 5 prospects in the state of Illinois…….Chicago Hoops ChicagoHoops.com Recruiter’s Guide To Illinois Basketball Prospects Is Now Available For Purchase The Spring ChicagoHoops.com Recruiter’s Guide To Basketball Prospects in the state of Illinois is now available for purchase. The guide features scouting profiles that break down the skills of better than 250 of the top prospects in the state of Illinois for the 2005, 2006 and 2007 classes……..Chicago Hoops Rising Stars 16-U Team With Michael Thompson, Jeffrey Jordan and Ceola Clark Win Las Vegas Spring Showcase The Rising Stars 16-U team won the Las Vegas Spring Showcase over the weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Rising Stars 17-U teams and 13-U squad also put up very good showings……Chicago Hoops Jon Scheyer Drops 29 Points On Wayne Ellington, Warriors Roll Into “Real Deal” Quarterfinals Undefeated The Illinois Warriors have rolled into the quarterfinals of the “Real Deal on the Hill” undefeated behind a strong effort from Jon Scheyer (Glenbrook North). ChicagoHoops.com took in the action as the always creative Scheyer pumped in 29 points in highly anticipated matchup against Wayne Ellington (Episcopal (NJ) Academy)……Chicago Hoops ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2007 Top Prospects Showcase Set For Saturday, May 21, All 2007 Prospects Welcome To Showcase Their Skills The ChicagoHoops.com Class of 2007 Top Prospects Showcase is set for Saturday, May 21 2005 at Triton Junior College in River Grove, Illinois. The showcase is open to ALL Class of 2007 basketball prospects. ChicagoHoops.com staff will personally evaluate and scout all showcase participants…….Chicago Hoops Windy City Classic, Randy Brown & Kiwane Garris All-Star Game Set For Weekend Of May 13th The Windy City Classic will be held May 13th, 14th and 15th at the University of Illinois-Chicago Physical Education and Flame Center. The 5th Annual Randy Brown & Kiwane Garris Friendship Roundball Classic Boys High School All-Star Game will also be played…….Chicago Hoops |
