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Hoop Mountain 16U Finals Recap
The sixteen-and-under division came down to two high profile teams in the New England Playaz and Team Frenji in the finals. At the heart of the match-up was the individual battle between Aaron Falzon and Frenji’s mountain of a man, Chima Azuonwu. Falzon utilized his skill and mobility to set the tone, not just going to work on the perimeter but even showing a wide arsenal of post moves to score over, and around, the six-foot-ten Azuonwu on the block.
http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/2560/Hoop-Mountain-Invit.-–-Sunday-Recap.php
Hoop Mountain Invtl 16U Recap
Mansfield, MA – The Hoop Mountain Invitational kicked into full gear on Saturday with college coaches covering the courts throughout both Mass Premier courts and Mansfield Sportsplex. Here’s a look at some of the guys who stood out:
Matt Staubi, 2014, Team Frenji – Staubi controlled the pace of the game. He showed almost unlimited range on his pull up jumper and distributed the ball to his teammates in transition with great efficiency. Staubi’s basketball IQ is far beyond his years.
Chima Azuonwu, 2014, Team Frenji – The raw big man again showed great potential on Saturday with a barrage of thunderous dunks and impressive out of area rebounds. Azuonwu’s combination of size at 6’10″ and athleticism is a rare commodity.
http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/2556/Hoop-Mountain-Invitational—Sat-Recap.php
16s head to Foxboro this weekend
May 5-6, 2012 – Hoop Mountain Invitational
Foxboro, MA/Norton, MA
Mass Premier Courts, Wheaton College and Surrounding Areas
$450.00 (3 Game Guarantee) U12-U17
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SK23 Sophomore Mixtape 2012
SEAN KILPATRICK U of CINCINNATI 6’5 SG So.
SK23 Sophomore Mixtape 2012
Prov JamFest 16U Evaluations
Kevin Degnan, 2014 (Team Frenji)-Kevin was a relatively unknown going into today, but he impressed all in attendance with his performance against eventual 16U champion Rhode Island Hawks in the Elite 8. He’s a strong 6’7 wing who can literally score from anywhere; he knocked down three-pointers, constantly looked to penetrate the defense, ran the floor like a deer, and finished hard going to the rim.
Team Frenji lost in the Finals 4 to eventual champion RI Hawks. The team went 3-1 on the weekend
http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.com/news/article/2543/Team-Effort-Brings-Rivals-Jam-Fest-Title.php
http://www.hoopgroup.com/hoopgroup/team-tournaments/grassroots-events/providence-hoop-group-jam-fest/
Alumni Update: Dustin Hogue
TEAM FRENJI Alumni DUSTIN HOGUE is thriving at Indians Hills CC. He is being recruited by Iowa, Iowa St., Oklahoma, Witchita St, Arkansas, Missouri among others. Dustin was named All Region 11 team along with 7 other players from IHCC. Hogue capped his freshman campaign with a season-high 25 points in the seventh-place game against Wabash Valley last Saturday. His season averages were 11.1 points and 5.5 rebounds. He actually had more offensive rebounds than defensive boards. More updates on the way this spring & summer.
http://ihccbasketball.blogspot.com/
Alumni: Terry Brutus
TEAM FRENJI ALUMNI 6’5 PF Terry Brutus exploded onto the scene when he transferred from NY to Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA.
The small forward from Spring Valley, NY was in the final stages of his recruitment had has narrowed his extensive list down to four.
According to his former AAU coach and mentor, Mike Moore, Brutus is currently on an official visit. “He’s at Ole Miss right now and loving it down there,” Moore said.
As far as the four schools that Brutus has his sights set on, Moore said, “He’s down to Ole Miss, Illinois, Drake and Kent State.”
Moore said that Brutus would be taking an official visit to Illinois on Sunday and will be returning on Tuesday. “Right after that, he’ll probably make his decision,” said Moore who added that Brutus will not be visiting Kent State.
It turns out, Brutus will not be taking any more visits. “I’ve decided to go to Ole Miss,” said Brutus told NYCHoops.net exclusively by telephone on Friday at about 7pm EST while on campus. “I like the coaching staff and got a chance to hang out with the players.”
Brutus said it ultimately came down to Ole Miss and the Illini. “Coach [Andy Kennedy] wants me to be an offensive threat and also motivate the team on defense,” he said.
Moore added,”They want him to play the three or the four.”
Moore said that he’s delighted that Brutus transferred and reached his full potential under Massanutten head coach Chad Myers, opting to wait a year and go prep before making his college choice.
“I’m very proud of his decision,” said Moore saying that it was was his decision and nobody else’s.”
“One [previous high school] coach said he should go to a D-II school,” said Moore. “It’s been my feeling all along that Terry is a high major.”
Moore said that Brutus will be signing his LOI with the Rebels, “immediately.”
Alumni Update: Kenny Horton
TEAM FRENJI ALUMNI KENNY HORTON invited to PORTSMOUTH INVITATIONAL 2012
| # | Last Name | College | Pos | Ht | Wt | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Stutz, Garrett | Wichita State | C | 7′ 0″ | 255 | 13.5 | 8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1 | 55.6 | 32.3 | 82.1 |
| 14 | Henry, Terrance | Mississippi | F | 6′ 9″ | 210 | 12.2 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 | 45.4 | 34.7 | 73.2 |
| 24 | Horton, Ken | Central Connecticut | F | 6′ 6″ | 198 | 19 | 8.9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 49.1 | 31.3 | 80.2 |
| 23 | Ratliffe, Ricardo | Missouri | F | 6′ 8″ | 240 | 13.5 | 7.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 71.7 | 0 | 65.8 |
| 20 | Witherspoon, Wesley | Memphis | F | 6′ 9″ | 207 | 7.2 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 44.7 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 4 | Brown, Carlon | Colorado | G | 6′ 5″ | 215 | 12.6 | 3.8 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 44.7 | 30.7 | 72.3 |
| 25 | Gutierrez, Jorge | California | G | 6′ 3″ | 195 | 13.1 | 5.3 | 401 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 44.5 | 32 | 74.6 |
| 10 | Robinson, Gerald | Georgia | G | 6′ 1″ | 180 | 14.2 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 43.3 | 36.6 | 79.7 |
FINAL STATS: ROGERS BROWN WIN CHAMPIONSHIP
KEN HORTON: 10PPG – 5RPG – 2APG – 39%FG
Northeast Hoops Festival 16U Evaluation
Chima Azuonwu (Team Frenji 2014) – Another monster of a young man, Azuonwu is huge. His game is in its very early stages and he certainly won’t wow you with a developed skill set but he still has major upside. Azuonwu impressed by doing nothing more than running the floor and being big. His main highlight came on a 2 handed power dunk off a drop step but in reality basketball skill has very little to do with Azuonwu’s evaluation at this time. He needs coaching and practice but a man of his size certainly has a chance to play basketball for a long time.
Kevin Degnan (Team Frenji 2014) – Degnan didn’t excel in any one area but did a little bit of everything and ended up having a major impact on his team. The 6’6” stretch 4 made some shots, helped break press with his handle, showed solid vision and passing skills for a big, and competed on the backboards.
