Henson has had a great summer

LAS VEGAS: DAY ONE REPORT

LAS VEGAS -- The second leg of the summer evaluation period opened on Tuesday, and as usual, most of the nation's heavy-hitter college programs were represented in the Fabulous Las Vegas.

The week will be highlighted by three events: Reebok's Summer Championships, Adidas' Super 64 and Vision Sports' Main Event. We'll attend parts of all three events over the next several days, and on the first day we focused much of our coverage on Reebok's stellar tournament. more...

"He's drawing serious interest from some high-major schools."

-- Robert Icart, on Bak Bak
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VEGAS SET TO TIP OFF

LAS VEGAS -- The conclusion of the summer evaluation period draws near, but there's still lots of hoops to play before we're ready to call it a summer. While the first segment of July is reserved largely for the major shoe camps designed to bring together talented individuals, the second half of the month plays entirely to team events.

At the heart of the team action is Las Vegas, where three major events take place concurrently. We'll be out in full force at all three, including the Reebok Summer Championships, Adidas Super 64 and the Main Event. One of the top talents scheduled to be on hand is TX BF John Henson. more...

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BREAKDOWN FESTIVAL REPORT
July 17, 2008

MIAMI -- After a one-year hiatus in 2007, the Breakdown Hoops Festival returned to Miami with an excellent field. The Atlanta Celtics, Worldwide Renegades and D.C. Assault, along with the host team and some of the better travel teams in Florida, came together for a three day event that brought out the crowds on the first day.

While it was disappointing that Derrick Favors of the Celtics struggled with an ailling back, there was still plenty of talent to make the event a very good one. more...

PEACH JAM: FINAL REPORT
July 16, 2008

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. -- The Peach Jam wrapped up on Tuesday night, and not surprisingly, the powerful Boo Williams All-Stars defeated Boston-based BABC by a score of 62-55. What was more of a surprise was that Florida-bound BF Deshawn Painter led the victors in scoring in the title tilt, going for 14 points as part of a well-rounded attack.

BABC was led by UConn pledge Jamal Coombs-McDaniel, who led all players with 18 points. Present and future (in Storrs) teammate Alex Oriakhi added 12. more...

BEST OF THE SOUTH REPORT
July 15, 2008

Taking over from the T-Mac tournament of last season, The Best of the South took place at the end of the first segment of this month's live period.

With four divisions (17U, 16U, 15U, and middle school) each having a venue of its own in the Tampa Bay area, college coaches were able to come to one place and check out the players on their recruiting lists. more...

PEACH JAM: MONDAY REPORT
July 14, 2008

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. -- Nike's annual Peach Jam is taking place over the next few days at its customary place in North Augusta, and as always the quaint venue and traditional Southern community make for a refreshing change from the more clinical environment of the LeBron James Skills Academy.

With its walkaround area up top and the long rows of chairs inhabited by college coaches at courtside, the setup and vibe of the event are very distinct. In terms of the basketball itself, and despite the fact that we watched most of these guys last week, there have been numerous surprises so far. more...

KENTUCKY HOOPFEST REPORT
July 11, 2008

LOUISVILLE -- Next stop after the LeBron Skills Academy was Eddie Ford's Kentucky Hoopfest.

While not quite as well known as some other prime July events, the Hoopfest offered a large field and a chance to watch several prospects under the radar as well as a few of the more well known prospects. Thick with college coaches searching for talent, here's who stood out during our day at the Hoopfest. more...

REEBOK CAMP: FINAL REPORT
July 10, 2008

PHILADELPHIA -- Another year, another week concluded at the Reebok All-American Camp. The final day of action took place on Thursday, and keeping with the theme of guard play and youth, more plotlines emerged on the final day of shoe week.

All in all, it was another good, and somewhat chaotic, week on the travel circuit. Reebok was the larger of the individual camps and had the greatest focus on youth, Nike's LeBron Camp featured the most elite talent in the senior class, and the It Takes 5ive team tournament in Cincinnati sponsored by Adidas was the competitive event of the three. At Reebok, top-10 senior Renardo Sidney tantalized on the final day, using his power and skill to dominate. more...

REEBOK CAMP: GUARDS TAKE COMMAND
July 9, 2008

PHILADELPHIA -- The Reebok All-American Camp underwent a name change for 2008, as last year it was called Rbk U, but this year's more written-out version still sports a great deal of high-major talent. Like last year, the first time that the camp -- formerly known as ABCD -- moved to Philadelphia University, there are approximately 150 campers in attendance.

While that number is a little high for our tastes, there's no question that most of these guys are easy calls for Division I basketball. Among the very best guards at the camp, and there are several blue-chippers, unsigned senior Avery Bradley may be the best prospect. more...

TUESDAY AT LEBRON
July 8, 2008

AKRON, Ohio -- The final day of action at the LeBron James Skills Academy featured some rugged moments with fewer college coaches in attendance. There was, however, plenty of Rodney Williams flying through the air for jams. An added bonus was Alex Oriakhi going toe-to-toe with DeMarcus Cousins. One last day of coverage gave us an opportunity to mention some guys that we hadn't yet covered during the event.

LEBRON CAMP: DAY TWO REPORT
July 7, 2008

AKRON, Ohio -- Moving into day two at the LeBron James Skills Academy, there were more highlights from the nation's best players on the Nike circuit. The games were more fiercely contested overall on Monday, something that was a nice change from a couple of the all-star exhibition-type contests on Sunday night.

Some of the camp's most impressive players have been Harrison Barnes, John Wall and Phil Pressey, although there certainly were more standouts than those three. more...

LEBRON CAMP: DAY ONE REPORT
July 6, 2008

AKRON, Ohio -- In its second incarnation as the LeBron James Skills Academy, the event formerly known as the Nike All-America Camp tipped off on the opening day of the July evaluation period. Held at the University of Akron, the event was moved here from Indianapolis as a nod to James, who himself hails from Akron.

As always, the emphasis at Nike's flagship individual camp features quality over quantity, and that's certainly the case again this year. Typically, a lot of what we see is what we've seen before, because many of these guys have been big names on the national circuit for a long time. more...

IT TAKES FIVE: DAY ONE REPORT
July 6, 2008

CINCINNATI -- The July evaluation period got off to a sizzling start in Cincinnati on Sunday at the Adidas It Takes 5ive. With the majority of Adidas' top programs on hand, college coaches were running amok in search of talent.

While a few big timers put on impressive displays, young guys ruled the day's action. There were great games, new names and a host of guys who showed more court nastiness than they had in the past. more...

DENNIS, OTHERS DECIDE
July 4, 2008

On the eve of the summer evaluation period, there are a handful of commitments to report. Memphis scored a commitment from talented TX WG Nolan Dennis, a talented shot-creator off the dribble who has been compared by some to Chris Douglas-Roberts.

While that comparison is patently unfair, Dennis definitely does have solid ability to score off the bounce, either finishing at the rim or getting to the foul line. more...

"I think the thing about me is that I play hard and I'm a team player."
July 3, 2008

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NOTHING MEEK ABOUT LAMB
July 3, 2008

Heading into the spring, there were some scouts and fans who were familiar with the game of Doron Lamb. But by the end of June, the 6-4 WG from Brooklyn (NY) Bishop Loughlin -- who may transfer to Mouth of Wilson (VA) Oak Hill for his junior season -- had become a household name on the recruiting trail.

Even though he's hailed by most as one of the top players in the country, Lamb says he's doing his best not to let rankings go to his head. more...

ARMWOOD, MOSER COMMIT
July 2, 2008

Isaiah Armwood wanted to get everything taken care of prior to the July evaluation period. The slender 6-8 combo forward at Rockville (MD) Montrose Christian ended his recruitment, selecting Villanova over Syracuse, Texas and many others.

Armwood is one of the most versatile players in the Class of 2009, as he can score inside thanks to his height, long arms and good quickness, or step out to the perimeter and can medium-range jump shots. Armwood also can put the ball on the floor and beat most opposing forwards off the dribble. more...

FINAL 2008 TEAM RANKINGS
July 1, 2008

In truth, the Class of 2008 won't truly be settled until school begins in the fall, but at this point in the process, almost all the relevant action for the nation's incoming freshman classes is decided. While many focus most on team recruiting rankings in the fall -- because so many of the nation's top prospects sign in November -- there were quite a few changes this year during the winter and spring, and even early summer, that affected the final results.

One easy piece of evidence is UCLA, which added top-50 TX C J'Mison Morgan in the spring, after he parted ways with LSU. more...

HARRIS, OTHERS DECIDE
July 1, 2008

Wake Forest didn't have to look far for its latest commitment, keeping it local in getting Winston-Salem WG/WF C.J. Harris, who chose the Demon Deacons over finalists Clemson and Virginia Tech, as well as other high- and mid-major programs.

Harris is a good all-around scorer who is comfortable shooting from the perimeter or attacking off the dribble. In fact, he's actually best as a slasher, and his leaping ability appears to have become more explosive over the past year. His performances against national competition by and large haven't been dominant, but he has proved he can play against blue-chippers and hold his own. more...

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