1. So Moses, you are committed to play next year at DePaul. What factors went into that decision?
My decison to go to DePaul was because I wanted to go to a school that will let me excel as a player and take my game to another level and having so many opportunities after my years of college.
2. After DePaul finished 8-23 last year, did their losing affect your decision? Are you hoping to bring DePaul to the top?
It didn't effect my decision at all. It actually made my decision stronger because it gives me and my teammates the ability to put DePaul back on the map and making it a top school.
3. Playing at the LeBron James Skills Academy this past summer must have been a great experience. How did you play against the top talent?
I played real well against the guys. I showed people that I can compete with the best. I learned a lot of stuff that I can add to my game and just competing at such a high level was really fun as well.
4. Who do you think had the best showing at the LeBron James Skills Academy? In other words, who was MVP?
I can't say there was really an MVP because everybody was good and everybody was competing to win and show the college coaches what we can do.
5. Playing in the Big East DePaul faces tough teams night in and night out, do you believe DePaul belongs in that class or would you rather have them in a less difficult division?
DePaul is good right where they are because now they have some talent coming in and the guys that are there makes the team even better. We can compete in that conference, we had a lot of games where we were up 10 points and let the game slip away and next year we are going to be able to close those games.
6. People say that DePaul is a mid major in a high major conference. Would you like to see the NCAA Tournament expand so more " mid major" teams like DePaul get in?
To me DePaul is a High Major School that can compete with the best teams and we just need to close games out. I don't think they should expand with more mid major teams.
7. There is some talk that NBA Hall of Famer, Isiah Thomas, is interested in taking over the DePaul head coaching position. Would that hiring change your decision? If so what colleges would be the favorites?
Whoever they bring in , I'm still going to go and spend my next years at DePaul.
8. Your father played at Indiana University under Bobby Knight. You didn't want to follow his path, why not?
Indiana was a great school and the coaching staff was great and students but I just felt more comfortable with going to DePaul and I wanted to start my own legacy.
9. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why? Is the NBA a path you would like to take or would you rather pursue a different career?
I watch Carmelo Anthony and I think I have a similar game to him and I want to pursue a career in the NBA.
10. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?
My strongest characteristic is that I play hard and play like every game is my last and just wanting to win.
11.What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually next year and possibly the next four years with DePaul?
I want to go in there and be a big part of the team as a freshman and help win games. So that's my goal,to help win games and putting DePaul back to where it needs to be.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Interview with Chris Crawford- Part of Memphis' Huge Incoming Recruits
1. Who is the best player you have ever played against? Why was this player so hard to guard or score against?
Patrick Coleman . He was short but he played box and 1 on me all the time. He was very hard to defend because he was so little and could shoot really good.
2. Why did you choose Memphis over the other schools that heavily recruited you last year?
Because like I said I love the fans i want to win a national championship and I love my family and I'm a mamas boy.
3. What is the best advice you have ever received?
''NEVER QUIT make this money"- Coach Burton.
4. When did you get your first recruitment letter and from whom?
10th grade from Murry state University.
5. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why?
Deron Williams, because he started as a shooting guard at Illinois but turned into a point guard in the NBA so that's who I compare my game to in the NBA.
6. How do you workout during the school year?
After school practice I'd go to the Finch at night and shoot 500 shots a night.
7. Who is your role model?
My role model is my mother, I look up to her because she is a strong black woman.
8. What do you think you have to get better at in your game?
I need to improve my sliding on defense and quickness. Also to be more explosive.
9. When was the first time you dunked in a game?
My 10th grade year.
10. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?
Being able to shoot from anywhere and my passing ability.
11. Who was your favorite NBA player and team?
Utah Jazz,and Deron Williams.
12. What do you like better AAU or school basketball? What AAU team did you play on?
AAU,and Memphis Magic.
13. What do you plan to do after basketball? What do you plan to major in?
Broadcast and Journalism, I think I can be like Jay Bilas.
14. What's your proudest basketball moment?
When I hit a game winning shot in the championship game in Vegas.
15. What would you say to kids who want to play D-1 and beyond but can't get any exposure?
I would say keep working hard because you love the game and never quit. Never say I can't and go play for cowboy that's all the exposure.
16. What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually next year with Memphis?
As a team I want all of us to be together as one big family. Win a national championship and all of us to be successful. Individually I would like to become stronger and quicker to play in the NBA.
Patrick Coleman . He was short but he played box and 1 on me all the time. He was very hard to defend because he was so little and could shoot really good.
2. Why did you choose Memphis over the other schools that heavily recruited you last year?
Because like I said I love the fans i want to win a national championship and I love my family and I'm a mamas boy.
3. What is the best advice you have ever received?
''NEVER QUIT make this money"- Coach Burton.
4. When did you get your first recruitment letter and from whom?
10th grade from Murry state University.
5. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why?
Deron Williams, because he started as a shooting guard at Illinois but turned into a point guard in the NBA so that's who I compare my game to in the NBA.
6. How do you workout during the school year?
After school practice I'd go to the Finch at night and shoot 500 shots a night.
7. Who is your role model?
My role model is my mother, I look up to her because she is a strong black woman.
8. What do you think you have to get better at in your game?
I need to improve my sliding on defense and quickness. Also to be more explosive.
9. When was the first time you dunked in a game?
My 10th grade year.
10. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?
Being able to shoot from anywhere and my passing ability.
11. Who was your favorite NBA player and team?
Utah Jazz,and Deron Williams.
12. What do you like better AAU or school basketball? What AAU team did you play on?
AAU,and Memphis Magic.
13. What do you plan to do after basketball? What do you plan to major in?
Broadcast and Journalism, I think I can be like Jay Bilas.
14. What's your proudest basketball moment?
When I hit a game winning shot in the championship game in Vegas.
15. What would you say to kids who want to play D-1 and beyond but can't get any exposure?
I would say keep working hard because you love the game and never quit. Never say I can't and go play for cowboy that's all the exposure.
16. What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually next year with Memphis?
As a team I want all of us to be together as one big family. Win a national championship and all of us to be successful. Individually I would like to become stronger and quicker to play in the NBA.
McDonald's All American Game Recap
As usual the McDonald’s All-American Game had its share of dunks and explosive athletic plays. The West All-Americans ended up prevailing behind a three pointer by Brandon Knight, but it was Jared Sullinger and Harrison Barnes that came away as the game MVP’s.
Kyrie Irving: it is pretty safe to say that the Duke Blue Devils won’t have any issues at the point guard position next season. The New Jersey standout was on top of his game all week in Columbus and that carried over to the game. He was extremely efficient, and did everything a coach could want out of a point guard. He is slick with the ball in his hands, a good passer, and has a flair for the spectacular while also taking care of the ordinary. As far as guards go, Irving was as good as it gets.
Jared Sullinger: The big fella is just so posed down low with the ball and extremely fundamental. While not an explosive athlete like some of his peers, Sullinger showed off his complete game. He started off his scoring by hitting a three, then went to work down low. Also his foul shooting was excellent. As always Sullinger was good on the glass. He looked like a day one impact guy with his performance.
C.J. Leslie: Overall it was an interesting week for Leslie, but on Wednesday night he showed a lot of what makes him so intriguing. Leslie had a few impressive shot blocks, he attacked the glass relentlessly, and also used his length and athleticism to score down low. When aggressive he is tough to match up with, and on Wednesday that was the case.
Tobias Harris: Unfortunately Harris broke his toe, and wasn’t able to finish out the game, but when on the floor he was extremely impressive. The face up forward scored inside and out, and also got on the glass rebounding. Beyond that he showed his tremendous feel for the game with excellent passing. His skill set is off the charts.
Reggie Bullock: Bullock isn’t someone who thrives in an all-star game setting, but he got hot on Wednesday. After hitting a shot from deep, he crashed the boards, and also threw several nice outlet passes to start the break. There is no doubt he can shoot, and to his credit he lets the game come to him, but when he does everything is when he stands out, and he did more than just shoot with the bright lights on.
Josh Selby: He wasn’t as dominant during the game as he was during the practices and scrimmage, but still he was fairly good on Wednesday. Selby scored on his usual array of shots, and also used his athleticism to get to the rim. Beyond that Selby does defend very well, and at the next level he has the potential to be a lockdown type of guy. While he played out of control at times, he did a good job of not gunning, and being a lead guard.
Perry Jones: The game was a microcosm of Jones’ career. He did one or two things to wow you, but then disappears for long stretches. Jones hit a face up jumper, had some open dunks, and had a nice shot block, though it was incorrectly called goal tending, but other than that he was largely invisible. The tools are there, but soon he the production has to match the potential.
Kendall Marshall: All-star games aren’t where Marshall is going to show his stuff because he is so unselfish. Marshall is never going to be a big scorer, but he had several nice passes that either led directly to buckets, or set up a bucket off of another pass. He is the consummate floor general who did his best to simply fit in.
Deshaun Thomas: The final box score looked good for Thomas, 11 points and seven rebounds, but he wasn’t efficient at all. He struggled mightily from the field, and also didn’t get it going down low against bigger defensive players. Thomas looked like a power forward with some three point range. Obviously it wasn’t his best day, but in the end he did get buckets.
Jelan Kendrick: Kendrick was the last player to get in for the East team, and actually played the fewest minutes, so it was tough to get a good feel for his game. He did have one nice baseline drive for a dunk, but other than that he was largely not heard from. Kendrick has the natural tools, but he just didn’t get an opportunity to do much on Wednesday.
Joe Jackson: After getting some criticism for not passing earlier in the week, Jackson was unselfish during the big game. He had a few nice passes that led to buckets, and also one hoop to crack the scorebook. Not a huge game, and not much to go on, but definitely a step in the right direction for the floor general.
Jayvaughn Pinkston: It was a tough end to a tough week. Pinkston never got into rhythm during the game, and finished 2-8 from the floor and really struggled at times. He is an undersized four who is at his best in the half court, and this was a full court game. Pinkston definitely will fill a role, but this wasn’t his finest hour.
West All-Americans
Harrison Barnes: The steady senior did it all for the West squad. He finished with 18 points, and scored in a variety of ways. As usual in an all-star game he got a few cheap points on dunks, but also he hit a three, scored off the dribble, and also was a facilitator for his teammates. Add in that Barnes proved he could guard multiple positions, and he came home with the MVP trophy for a reason.
Terrence Jones: Quietly Jones managed to have an excellent game. He didn’t rebound like maybe you would have liked out of a power forward, but he is active down low, can block shots, and just knows how to score. With his body and athleticism, there just aren’t many matchups for Jones, and he showed what he is capable of with his performance.
Fabrico de Melo: The Brazilian didn’t put up a ton of points, but he did everything else for his team. He blocked shots, made excellent passes, ran the floor, played defense, and overall was a major factor on the game. He will need to get stronger in college, but still he played excellent and did all the little things down low to help the West.
Tristan Thompson: It was a solid and efficient game for the Texas bound big man. Thompson looked to have more bounce off the floor than earlier this season, and finished around the rim well. Also with his length he altered shots, and was simply a big problem inside the paint. When he plays hard and active like this, he can make things very difficult on defenders.
Jereme Richmond: In a game where efficiency can often times be thrown away for the sake of a highlight, Richmond showed how important it is. He only took seven shots, finished with 11 points, and was just solid and let the game come to him. As usual he scored mostly for the mid-range, and didn’t have the flash and dash to him, but at the end of the day Richmond just gets buckets and puts up numbers.
Patric Young: The only way to describe him is “animal”. Young pulled in nine rebounds, and as usual did damage around and above the rim. He just shows a knack for knowing how to get rebounds, and that is something that can’t be taught. Add in his athleticism, and Young put on a good performance. Now he must improve his skill level.
Doron Lamb: It was a typical game for Lamb. He made shots, handled the ball well enough, and did what he could do to help out. Uncharacteristically Lamb didn’t try much from the outside, but in that mid-range he showed how he can be so lethal. His space dribble is second to none in the class, and once his feet are set, it always looks like it is going in.
Cory Joseph: Joseph just has a calm to him that was evident. Even with the game being helter skelter, Joseph seemed to always be in control, and always playing at his pace. That quality in a floor general is great. Jones’ lone bucket of the evening was an impressive looking shot from the perimeter in which he created space for himself. More than scoring, it was the way that he controlled the flow of the game when in that was impressive.
Josh Smith: It is disappointing that Smith came into the game so out of shape. He had a nice spin for a bucket, ran the floor, showed his good hands, and rebounded the ball in his area. The problem was, he also was a liability on defense because he couldn’t move as well as normal, he wasn’t a factor blocking or altering shots. If Smith works his way back into shape, the talent is clearly there to be very good for a very long time.
Ray McCallum: McCallum couldn’t buy a bucket from the outside, but the rest of his game looked good as usual. The son of a coach, McCallum really has a great idea of how to play, and dished off a trio of impressive assists. Also he controls the game with his intelligence, and always seems to know how to make things happen. He isn’t super explosive off the bounce in terms of blowing by people, but he is steady and smooth as a ball handler who finds a way to get into the lane.
Brandon Knight: Knight did hit the game winner, and that was a good ending for him, but everything that came before that just didn’t work. Knight’s shot was off, and he seemed to get frustrated which led to several poor shots. The athleticism, quickness, and explosiveness are all still there, but he fell in love with his jump shot and that took away from his overall game.
Keith Appling: Appling had a game that quite honestly wasn’t his best. He was only 4-15 from the floor, and do too much else besides shoot from deep. Appling is a very good athlete, and a capable ball handler, but he settled a lot on Wednesday, and didn’t show off everything he is capable of doing.
Kyrie Irving: it is pretty safe to say that the Duke Blue Devils won’t have any issues at the point guard position next season. The New Jersey standout was on top of his game all week in Columbus and that carried over to the game. He was extremely efficient, and did everything a coach could want out of a point guard. He is slick with the ball in his hands, a good passer, and has a flair for the spectacular while also taking care of the ordinary. As far as guards go, Irving was as good as it gets.
Jared Sullinger: The big fella is just so posed down low with the ball and extremely fundamental. While not an explosive athlete like some of his peers, Sullinger showed off his complete game. He started off his scoring by hitting a three, then went to work down low. Also his foul shooting was excellent. As always Sullinger was good on the glass. He looked like a day one impact guy with his performance.
C.J. Leslie: Overall it was an interesting week for Leslie, but on Wednesday night he showed a lot of what makes him so intriguing. Leslie had a few impressive shot blocks, he attacked the glass relentlessly, and also used his length and athleticism to score down low. When aggressive he is tough to match up with, and on Wednesday that was the case.
Tobias Harris: Unfortunately Harris broke his toe, and wasn’t able to finish out the game, but when on the floor he was extremely impressive. The face up forward scored inside and out, and also got on the glass rebounding. Beyond that he showed his tremendous feel for the game with excellent passing. His skill set is off the charts.
Reggie Bullock: Bullock isn’t someone who thrives in an all-star game setting, but he got hot on Wednesday. After hitting a shot from deep, he crashed the boards, and also threw several nice outlet passes to start the break. There is no doubt he can shoot, and to his credit he lets the game come to him, but when he does everything is when he stands out, and he did more than just shoot with the bright lights on.
Josh Selby: He wasn’t as dominant during the game as he was during the practices and scrimmage, but still he was fairly good on Wednesday. Selby scored on his usual array of shots, and also used his athleticism to get to the rim. Beyond that Selby does defend very well, and at the next level he has the potential to be a lockdown type of guy. While he played out of control at times, he did a good job of not gunning, and being a lead guard.
Perry Jones: The game was a microcosm of Jones’ career. He did one or two things to wow you, but then disappears for long stretches. Jones hit a face up jumper, had some open dunks, and had a nice shot block, though it was incorrectly called goal tending, but other than that he was largely invisible. The tools are there, but soon he the production has to match the potential.
Kendall Marshall: All-star games aren’t where Marshall is going to show his stuff because he is so unselfish. Marshall is never going to be a big scorer, but he had several nice passes that either led directly to buckets, or set up a bucket off of another pass. He is the consummate floor general who did his best to simply fit in.
Deshaun Thomas: The final box score looked good for Thomas, 11 points and seven rebounds, but he wasn’t efficient at all. He struggled mightily from the field, and also didn’t get it going down low against bigger defensive players. Thomas looked like a power forward with some three point range. Obviously it wasn’t his best day, but in the end he did get buckets.
Jelan Kendrick: Kendrick was the last player to get in for the East team, and actually played the fewest minutes, so it was tough to get a good feel for his game. He did have one nice baseline drive for a dunk, but other than that he was largely not heard from. Kendrick has the natural tools, but he just didn’t get an opportunity to do much on Wednesday.
Joe Jackson: After getting some criticism for not passing earlier in the week, Jackson was unselfish during the big game. He had a few nice passes that led to buckets, and also one hoop to crack the scorebook. Not a huge game, and not much to go on, but definitely a step in the right direction for the floor general.
Jayvaughn Pinkston: It was a tough end to a tough week. Pinkston never got into rhythm during the game, and finished 2-8 from the floor and really struggled at times. He is an undersized four who is at his best in the half court, and this was a full court game. Pinkston definitely will fill a role, but this wasn’t his finest hour.
West All-Americans
Harrison Barnes: The steady senior did it all for the West squad. He finished with 18 points, and scored in a variety of ways. As usual in an all-star game he got a few cheap points on dunks, but also he hit a three, scored off the dribble, and also was a facilitator for his teammates. Add in that Barnes proved he could guard multiple positions, and he came home with the MVP trophy for a reason.
Terrence Jones: Quietly Jones managed to have an excellent game. He didn’t rebound like maybe you would have liked out of a power forward, but he is active down low, can block shots, and just knows how to score. With his body and athleticism, there just aren’t many matchups for Jones, and he showed what he is capable of with his performance.
Fabrico de Melo: The Brazilian didn’t put up a ton of points, but he did everything else for his team. He blocked shots, made excellent passes, ran the floor, played defense, and overall was a major factor on the game. He will need to get stronger in college, but still he played excellent and did all the little things down low to help the West.
Tristan Thompson: It was a solid and efficient game for the Texas bound big man. Thompson looked to have more bounce off the floor than earlier this season, and finished around the rim well. Also with his length he altered shots, and was simply a big problem inside the paint. When he plays hard and active like this, he can make things very difficult on defenders.
Jereme Richmond: In a game where efficiency can often times be thrown away for the sake of a highlight, Richmond showed how important it is. He only took seven shots, finished with 11 points, and was just solid and let the game come to him. As usual he scored mostly for the mid-range, and didn’t have the flash and dash to him, but at the end of the day Richmond just gets buckets and puts up numbers.
Patric Young: The only way to describe him is “animal”. Young pulled in nine rebounds, and as usual did damage around and above the rim. He just shows a knack for knowing how to get rebounds, and that is something that can’t be taught. Add in his athleticism, and Young put on a good performance. Now he must improve his skill level.
Doron Lamb: It was a typical game for Lamb. He made shots, handled the ball well enough, and did what he could do to help out. Uncharacteristically Lamb didn’t try much from the outside, but in that mid-range he showed how he can be so lethal. His space dribble is second to none in the class, and once his feet are set, it always looks like it is going in.
Cory Joseph: Joseph just has a calm to him that was evident. Even with the game being helter skelter, Joseph seemed to always be in control, and always playing at his pace. That quality in a floor general is great. Jones’ lone bucket of the evening was an impressive looking shot from the perimeter in which he created space for himself. More than scoring, it was the way that he controlled the flow of the game when in that was impressive.
Josh Smith: It is disappointing that Smith came into the game so out of shape. He had a nice spin for a bucket, ran the floor, showed his good hands, and rebounded the ball in his area. The problem was, he also was a liability on defense because he couldn’t move as well as normal, he wasn’t a factor blocking or altering shots. If Smith works his way back into shape, the talent is clearly there to be very good for a very long time.
Ray McCallum: McCallum couldn’t buy a bucket from the outside, but the rest of his game looked good as usual. The son of a coach, McCallum really has a great idea of how to play, and dished off a trio of impressive assists. Also he controls the game with his intelligence, and always seems to know how to make things happen. He isn’t super explosive off the bounce in terms of blowing by people, but he is steady and smooth as a ball handler who finds a way to get into the lane.
Brandon Knight: Knight did hit the game winner, and that was a good ending for him, but everything that came before that just didn’t work. Knight’s shot was off, and he seemed to get frustrated which led to several poor shots. The athleticism, quickness, and explosiveness are all still there, but he fell in love with his jump shot and that took away from his overall game.
Keith Appling: Appling had a game that quite honestly wasn’t his best. He was only 4-15 from the floor, and do too much else besides shoot from deep. Appling is a very good athlete, and a capable ball handler, but he settled a lot on Wednesday, and didn’t show off everything he is capable of doing.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Jordan Brand Classic Regional Rosters
City Team (TBD Jerseys)
1 Shane Southwell W 6-6 185 Rice High School (New York, NY) Kansas St.
2 Branden Frazier SG 6-3 180 Bishop Loughlin High School (Brooklyn, NY) Undecided
5 Jeffrey Short SG 6-3 180 John F. Kennedy High School (Bronx, NY) Undecided
10 David Coley G 6-2 180 Thomas Jefferson High School (Brooklyn, NY) Stonybrook
15 Maurice Barrow SF 6-5 210 Christ the King High School (Middle Village, NY) Undecided
21 Leroy Isler SF 6-5 185 Boys & Girls High School (Brooklyn, NY) Undecided
22 Kadeem Jack PF 6-8 210 Rice High School (New York, NY) Undecided
24 Malik Thomas SF 6-6 175 Wadleigh High School (New York, NY) Boston U.
31 Michael Alvarado PG 6-2 190 All Hallows High School (Bronx, NY) Manhattan
34 Ryan Rhoomes PF/C 6-8 205 Cardozo High School (Bayside, NY) Undecided
Coaches:
Paul Gilvary (Holy Cross High School/Flushing, NY)
Edwin Gonzalez (Bishop Loughlin High School/Brooklyn, NY)
Suburban Team (TBD Jerseys)
3 Marcus Henderson PG 5-6 140 Newburgh Free Academy (Newburgh, NY) Undecided
14 Antoine Mason SG 6-2 185 New Rochelle High School (New Rochelle, NY) Undecided
20 Aaron Brown SG 6-5 185 St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, NJ) Temple
21 Jason Morris SF 6-6 204 The Hotchkiss School (Lakeville, CT) Georgia Tech
22 Fuquan Edwin W 6-5 200 Paterson Catholic High School (Paterson, NJ) Seton Hall
24 Ronald Roberts PF 6-7 210 Saint Peter’s Preparatory School (Jersey City, NJ) St. John’s
30 Gilvydas Biruta PF 6-8 240 St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, NJ) Rutgers
32 Derrick Williams PF 6-6 250 St. Anthony High School (Jersey City, NJ) Richmond
33 Brian Voelkel SF/PF 6-5 215 Iona Preparatory School (New Rochelle, NY) Vermont
44 J.J. Moore SF 6-5 200 South Kent School (South Kent, CT) Pittsburgh
Coaches:
Mike Kelly (Saint Peter’s Preparatory School/Jersey City, NJ)
Bill Murphy (New Rochelle High School/New Rochelle, NY)
1 Shane Southwell W 6-6 185 Rice High School (New York, NY) Kansas St.
2 Branden Frazier SG 6-3 180 Bishop Loughlin High School (Brooklyn, NY) Undecided
5 Jeffrey Short SG 6-3 180 John F. Kennedy High School (Bronx, NY) Undecided
10 David Coley G 6-2 180 Thomas Jefferson High School (Brooklyn, NY) Stonybrook
15 Maurice Barrow SF 6-5 210 Christ the King High School (Middle Village, NY) Undecided
21 Leroy Isler SF 6-5 185 Boys & Girls High School (Brooklyn, NY) Undecided
22 Kadeem Jack PF 6-8 210 Rice High School (New York, NY) Undecided
24 Malik Thomas SF 6-6 175 Wadleigh High School (New York, NY) Boston U.
31 Michael Alvarado PG 6-2 190 All Hallows High School (Bronx, NY) Manhattan
34 Ryan Rhoomes PF/C 6-8 205 Cardozo High School (Bayside, NY) Undecided
Coaches:
Paul Gilvary (Holy Cross High School/Flushing, NY)
Edwin Gonzalez (Bishop Loughlin High School/Brooklyn, NY)
Suburban Team (TBD Jerseys)
3 Marcus Henderson PG 5-6 140 Newburgh Free Academy (Newburgh, NY) Undecided
14 Antoine Mason SG 6-2 185 New Rochelle High School (New Rochelle, NY) Undecided
20 Aaron Brown SG 6-5 185 St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, NJ) Temple
21 Jason Morris SF 6-6 204 The Hotchkiss School (Lakeville, CT) Georgia Tech
22 Fuquan Edwin W 6-5 200 Paterson Catholic High School (Paterson, NJ) Seton Hall
24 Ronald Roberts PF 6-7 210 Saint Peter’s Preparatory School (Jersey City, NJ) St. John’s
30 Gilvydas Biruta PF 6-8 240 St. Benedict’s Prep (Newark, NJ) Rutgers
32 Derrick Williams PF 6-6 250 St. Anthony High School (Jersey City, NJ) Richmond
33 Brian Voelkel SF/PF 6-5 215 Iona Preparatory School (New Rochelle, NY) Vermont
44 J.J. Moore SF 6-5 200 South Kent School (South Kent, CT) Pittsburgh
Coaches:
Mike Kelly (Saint Peter’s Preparatory School/Jersey City, NJ)
Bill Murphy (New Rochelle High School/New Rochelle, NY)
Interview with Quincy Miller- Determined to be top player in class of 2011
1. Who is the best player you have ever played against? Why was this player so hard to guard or score against?
The best player I ever played was John Wall because he is really fast and he knows the game from a point guard stand point.
2. What schools are at the top of your recruiting list?
I haven’t created a list but its every school in the country recruiting me.
3. Who do you think is the best player in the class of 2011 is and why?
I think I am the best player in my class because I can play all positions except point guard and I can do anything on the floor; also i have a high basketball IQ and great attitude and work ethic.
4. When did you get your first recruitment letter and from whom?
My first letter was my sophomore year and from Wake Forest.
5. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why?
Kevin Durant because I’m skinny but we can shoot and score the ball in any way.
6. How do you workout during the school year?
I have a 6 a.m workout with cones for footwork; 4:30 practice with team; shooting and dribbling drills for a hour and a half after practice.
7. Who is/was your favorite teammate?
Stargell Love
8. What player do you emulate?
LeBron James
9. Who is your role model?
LeBron James
10. What do you think you have to get better at in your game?
I have to get better at everything.
11. When was the first time you dunked in a game?
7th grade when i was about 5'10.
12. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?
My strongest characteristics are my work ethic and dedication.
13. Who was your favorite NBA player and team?
LeBron James and Cavaliers
14. What do you like better AAU or school basketball? What AAU team do you play on?
I like AAU better and I play for D-one Sports.
15. What do you plan to do after basketball? What do you plan to major in?
Anesthsiologist; Medical field
16. How does it feel when people ask for your autograph?
I feel great! I came from the bottom to the top so its pretty unbelievable when they ask me for one.
17. What's your proudest basketball moment?
When I scored 67 last summer in front of the first game my mother came to.
18. What would you say to kids who want to play D-1 and beyond but can't get any exposure?
Find a school or team that can get you exposed or work as hard as you can and the exposure will come to you.
19. What's your favorite sport other than basketball?
Football is my favorite sport other than basketball.
20. What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually this year?
I want another national championship and I want to show the world I’m the best player in 2011.
The best player I ever played was John Wall because he is really fast and he knows the game from a point guard stand point.
2. What schools are at the top of your recruiting list?
I haven’t created a list but its every school in the country recruiting me.
3. Who do you think is the best player in the class of 2011 is and why?
I think I am the best player in my class because I can play all positions except point guard and I can do anything on the floor; also i have a high basketball IQ and great attitude and work ethic.
4. When did you get your first recruitment letter and from whom?
My first letter was my sophomore year and from Wake Forest.
5. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to and why?
Kevin Durant because I’m skinny but we can shoot and score the ball in any way.
6. How do you workout during the school year?
I have a 6 a.m workout with cones for footwork; 4:30 practice with team; shooting and dribbling drills for a hour and a half after practice.
7. Who is/was your favorite teammate?
Stargell Love
8. What player do you emulate?
LeBron James
9. Who is your role model?
LeBron James
10. What do you think you have to get better at in your game?
I have to get better at everything.
11. When was the first time you dunked in a game?
7th grade when i was about 5'10.
12. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?
My strongest characteristics are my work ethic and dedication.
13. Who was your favorite NBA player and team?
LeBron James and Cavaliers
14. What do you like better AAU or school basketball? What AAU team do you play on?
I like AAU better and I play for D-one Sports.
15. What do you plan to do after basketball? What do you plan to major in?
Anesthsiologist; Medical field
16. How does it feel when people ask for your autograph?
I feel great! I came from the bottom to the top so its pretty unbelievable when they ask me for one.
17. What's your proudest basketball moment?
When I scored 67 last summer in front of the first game my mother came to.
18. What would you say to kids who want to play D-1 and beyond but can't get any exposure?
Find a school or team that can get you exposed or work as hard as you can and the exposure will come to you.
19. What's your favorite sport other than basketball?
Football is my favorite sport other than basketball.
20. What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually this year?
I want another national championship and I want to show the world I’m the best player in 2011.
Interview with Tony Mitchell- NBA Potential
1. Who is the best player you have ever played against? Why was this player so hard to guard or score against?
Vince Carter because he is very smart and knows the game inside and out. He is also a great teacher.
2. What schools are at the top of your recruiting list as of right now?( This interview was done before he committed to Missouri)
Missouri, Georgetown, Marquette, Baylor, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Oklahoma, North Texas, And FIU are my top schools.
3. Who do you think is the best player in the class of 2010 is and why?
I really don’t know because everybody is good but I will have to go out and say Harrison Barnes. He's versatile and can score the ball at any given moment.
4. When did you get your first recruitment letter and from whom?
Sophomore Year, I received a letter from Buzz Williams from Marquette.
5. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to?
I think probably Shawn Marion or Tracy McGrady.
6. How do you workout during the school year?
You have to work hard. I work extremely hard on my weaknesses and even strong points.
7. Who is/was your favorite teammate?
I probably have to say the whole Brandon Bass Elite Team. Their very supportive and really just care about others more than them self.
8. What player do you emulate?
I just go out there and play the game hard to try to make a name for myself.
9. Who is your role model?
My mother, she is so amazing. She supports me in everything I do and she is so loving and caring.
10. What do you think you have to get better at in your game?
I have to work on every aspect of my game. Defense, Shooting, Dribbling, Ect.
11. When was the first time you dunked in a game?
The summer going into my 9th Grade year at the YMCA, it was a basic 1 hand tomahawk.
12. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?
I would say probably my height, strength and versatility on the basketball court
13. Who were your favorite NBA player and team?
Tracy McGrady is my favorite player because he is a smooth player and the Cleveland Cavaliers because they are exciting to watch.
14. What do you like better AAU or school basketball? What AAU team did you play on?
I like AAU better because you get to travel and play against better competition and talent around the U.S. I played for the Brandon Bass Elite.
15. What do you plan to do after basketball? What do you plan to major in?
Business Administration, because I love Math and I always wanted to run my own Business or a Social Worker to help young people in their life and be a role model towards others.
16. How does it feel when people ask for your autograph?
It's just amazing I never know why but I feel great.
17. What's your proudest basketball moment?
This summer at Nike Global Challenge to be picked to play in that prestigious tournament was amazing.
18. What would you say to kids who want to play D-1 and beyond but can't get any exposure?
Keep working hard because YOU will get seen. Stay positive and dream for the best.
19. What's your favorite sport other than basketball?
Football, a sport that I use to love but I got over it because it wasn’t my first love.
20. What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually this year?
Finish my senior year strong academically and physically on the court. Also, to visit Austin and win a State Title
Thank you for your time Tony and good luck with the rest of your career!
Vince Carter because he is very smart and knows the game inside and out. He is also a great teacher.
2. What schools are at the top of your recruiting list as of right now?( This interview was done before he committed to Missouri)
Missouri, Georgetown, Marquette, Baylor, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Oklahoma, North Texas, And FIU are my top schools.
3. Who do you think is the best player in the class of 2010 is and why?
I really don’t know because everybody is good but I will have to go out and say Harrison Barnes. He's versatile and can score the ball at any given moment.
4. When did you get your first recruitment letter and from whom?
Sophomore Year, I received a letter from Buzz Williams from Marquette.
5. What player in the NBA do you compare yourself to?
I think probably Shawn Marion or Tracy McGrady.
6. How do you workout during the school year?
You have to work hard. I work extremely hard on my weaknesses and even strong points.
7. Who is/was your favorite teammate?
I probably have to say the whole Brandon Bass Elite Team. Their very supportive and really just care about others more than them self.
8. What player do you emulate?
I just go out there and play the game hard to try to make a name for myself.
9. Who is your role model?
My mother, she is so amazing. She supports me in everything I do and she is so loving and caring.
10. What do you think you have to get better at in your game?
I have to work on every aspect of my game. Defense, Shooting, Dribbling, Ect.
11. When was the first time you dunked in a game?
The summer going into my 9th Grade year at the YMCA, it was a basic 1 hand tomahawk.
12. What is your strongest characteristic in you being a great player?
I would say probably my height, strength and versatility on the basketball court
13. Who were your favorite NBA player and team?
Tracy McGrady is my favorite player because he is a smooth player and the Cleveland Cavaliers because they are exciting to watch.
14. What do you like better AAU or school basketball? What AAU team did you play on?
I like AAU better because you get to travel and play against better competition and talent around the U.S. I played for the Brandon Bass Elite.
15. What do you plan to do after basketball? What do you plan to major in?
Business Administration, because I love Math and I always wanted to run my own Business or a Social Worker to help young people in their life and be a role model towards others.
16. How does it feel when people ask for your autograph?
It's just amazing I never know why but I feel great.
17. What's your proudest basketball moment?
This summer at Nike Global Challenge to be picked to play in that prestigious tournament was amazing.
18. What would you say to kids who want to play D-1 and beyond but can't get any exposure?
Keep working hard because YOU will get seen. Stay positive and dream for the best.
19. What's your favorite sport other than basketball?
Football, a sport that I use to love but I got over it because it wasn’t my first love.
20. What do you plan to accomplish as a team and individually this year?
Finish my senior year strong academically and physically on the court. Also, to visit Austin and win a State Title
Thank you for your time Tony and good luck with the rest of your career!
Jordan Brand Classic All American Rosters
2010 Jordan Brand All-American Team
East Team
Reggie Bullock G Kinston, NC North Carolina
Kyrie Irving G Elizabeth, NJ Duke
Perry Jones C Duncanville, TX Baylor
Jelan Kendrick F Marietta, GA Memphis
Brandon Knight G Fort Lauderdale, FL Undecided
C.J. Leslie F Raleigh, NC Undecided
Roscoe Smith F Mouth of Wilson, VA Connecticut
Jared Sullinger C Columbus, OH Ohio State
DeShaun Thomas F Fort Wayne, IN Ohio State
Dion Waiters G Philadelphia, PA Syracuse
Head Coach: Greg Wise, Yates High School (Houston, TX)
Assistant: Charles Smith, Peabody Magnet High School (Alexandria, LA)
Assistant: Doug Lipscomb, Wheeler High School (Marietta, GA)
West Team
Harrison Barnes F Ames, IA North Carolina
Will Barton G Wolfeboro, NH Memphis
Tobias Harris F Dix Hills, NY Tennessee
Terrence Jones F Portland, OR Undecided
Cory Joseph G Henderson, NV Undecided
Doron Lamb G Mouth of Wilson, VA Undecided
Kendall Marshall G Arlington, VA North Carolina
Josh Selby G Baltimore, MD Undecided
Joshua Smith C Covington, WA UCLA
Tristan Thompson F Henderson, NV Texas
Head Coach: Mike Peck, Findlay Prep (Henderson, NV)
Assistant: Pat Striclkand, Jefferson High School (Portland, OR)
Assistant: Mark Mugiishi, Iolani School (Iolani, HI)
East Team
Reggie Bullock G Kinston, NC North Carolina
Kyrie Irving G Elizabeth, NJ Duke
Perry Jones C Duncanville, TX Baylor
Jelan Kendrick F Marietta, GA Memphis
Brandon Knight G Fort Lauderdale, FL Undecided
C.J. Leslie F Raleigh, NC Undecided
Roscoe Smith F Mouth of Wilson, VA Connecticut
Jared Sullinger C Columbus, OH Ohio State
DeShaun Thomas F Fort Wayne, IN Ohio State
Dion Waiters G Philadelphia, PA Syracuse
Head Coach: Greg Wise, Yates High School (Houston, TX)
Assistant: Charles Smith, Peabody Magnet High School (Alexandria, LA)
Assistant: Doug Lipscomb, Wheeler High School (Marietta, GA)
West Team
Harrison Barnes F Ames, IA North Carolina
Will Barton G Wolfeboro, NH Memphis
Tobias Harris F Dix Hills, NY Tennessee
Terrence Jones F Portland, OR Undecided
Cory Joseph G Henderson, NV Undecided
Doron Lamb G Mouth of Wilson, VA Undecided
Kendall Marshall G Arlington, VA North Carolina
Josh Selby G Baltimore, MD Undecided
Joshua Smith C Covington, WA UCLA
Tristan Thompson F Henderson, NV Texas
Head Coach: Mike Peck, Findlay Prep (Henderson, NV)
Assistant: Pat Striclkand, Jefferson High School (Portland, OR)
Assistant: Mark Mugiishi, Iolani School (Iolani, HI)
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