Archive | September, 2013

Player Profile: 2018 PG Rashad Williams

7 Sep

IMG_20130325_150354• Height, Weight, and position?

5’10.5” , 147lbs, point guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

I’m currently at Melvindale ABT, but will be attending Romulus for High School, The Family, c/o 2018

• Players you try to model your game after?

Stephen Curry, Kyrie Irving, and Derrick Rose

• Important Stats

22 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebs per game.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Playing against Cornerstone and scoring 24 points in the 2nd half of the game.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Kentucky, Michigan, Arizona, U Con, and Louisville

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Coaches from Michigan, Eastern Michigan, and Buffalo have said they’re keeping an eye on me but nothing official as of yet.

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?

In addition to being able to pass and handle the ball well, I’m one of the stronger point guards. In addition, I shoot the ball comfortably from NBA 3 point range so I stretch the floor.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Shooting, ball handling, and my court vision are my biggest strengths. I’m continuously working to get stronger, faster, and to raise my basketball IQ.

• How did the offseason go?

I have no offseason. I was named a Jr. All American so I stayed in the gym in preparation for the camp. When I attended the Atlanta camp, I played well and was named an all star and top 20 in the country. I was also named Detroit PAL’s Youth of the Year so I was involved with PAL activities. Overall it was a great “offseason”.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

My goal for the upcoming season is to continue to develop as an athlete, player and leader. Also I expect for my team to win the aau national championship.

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

I look to make my teammates better in practice and games. By continuously being a threat on the court opportunities will open up for my teammates to score. Furthermore, I plan on being a more vocal leader and demanding excellence.

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

Someone who is will to work hard and open to learning. I want to win so whatever is asked of me I’m willing to do.

• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

A major factor in me choosing a college with be my relationship with the coach, the style of the offense, and the schools track record for getting point guards into the NBA.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My dad is by far the most influential person in my life. He taught me how to play basketball. More importantly he’s help shape me into the young man that I am by showing me the importance of education, setting goals and working towards achieving them. My dad  is the constant push in my life.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

I look to leave a legacy of winning at my school. When I leave my school I want people to remember me not just for the successes that I had during the games, but for the academic excellence I displayed off the court and how hard I worked in practice.

• Highlight Tape

Videos available at: www.rashadwilliams.com

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I shoot with my right hand, but I eat and do everything else with my left.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

2013
– Detroit PAL Youth of the Year
– Jr. All American
– Jr. All American All Star
– Named top 20 in the country
– Think Detroit Pal All-Star
– Named top 5 player in Michigan

2012
– Woodmont Academy MVP
– Principals’s List
– Woodmont Academy Student Athlete of the Year
– Named Top 6th grader in Michigan
– Think Detroit Pal All-Star

2011
– Spirit of Detroit Award
– Principal’s List
– Named top 100 player nationally by Adidas
– Woodmont Academy MVP
– Think Detroit Pal All-Star
– Leading Scorer Think Detroit Pal All-Star Game
– Named Top 5th grader in Michigan

2010
– Named top 10 player in Michigan

2009
– Mallori Dew Student Athlete of the Year Award
– Think Detroit Pal All Star
– Leading scorer of 6th grade team (as a 3rd grader)
– City of Detroit All Star
2008
– Crossover 3 point champion
– Magic Tour Champion team MVP

• Academic Information

3.51 gpa

13 ACT score

• Contact Information

Contact my dad, Kennard Williams at 313.989.3717 or by email at: Lajuan24@aol.com

Player Profile: St. Ignace’s Gage Kreski

4 Sep

Screenshot_2013-09-04-21-21-18_resized • Height, Weight, and position?

6’2, 180, PG

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

St. Ignace, Michigan Mustangs/Acb Bank Hoops, 2016

• Players you try to model your game after?

I want to be my own kind of player, however I’d say like a Brandon Knight

• Important Stats

I averaged 17pts last year on Varsity, with a game high of 22. Scoring 379 in the season. I also had 89 steals and 142 rebounds.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

My most memorable game thus far is probably beating Cheboygan to win the conference.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

I would really like to go to a school that has a lot of basketball hype. Such as Central Michigan, Butler, VCU, and of course the Big 10 schools which is everyone’s dream.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

University of Detroit, Central Michigan, and the local colleges like Lake Superior, and Northern.

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?

What make me unique is that I try to be the most positive person on the court at all times. I’m also bigger and stronger than most of the guards on the court.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

My strengths are my IQ, I understand the game very well because of playing so much and I cause miss-matches in a lot of games. Also my athleticism. My weaknesses would have to shooting which I’m working on everyday and taking care of the ball.

• How did the off-season go?

My off season is when I improve the most I think. I traveled around the country working on my skills. I went to endless camps including Michigan, Central, Detroit, Toledo, Grand Valley, Lake State, pretty much every place I could go. I also went to Las Vegas which was amazing. I played with the Mustangs in the summer.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

My goals to be an even better leader and to make the people around me better.

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

A leader

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

A great attitude, a player that works very hard, and some who is skilled.

• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

Wherever I fit best, I guess I’ll have to think more on that.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My mom, she’s one of the most positive people I’ve ever met. She’s taught me to never give up, and no matter what the situation is BE POSITIVE.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

That I was the best player that I could be.

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I love to hunt and fish, and football is huge in my household too. I am a starter on our Varsity football team.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

6th Team All-State Free Press, All U.P Honorable Mention, 1st Team All Straits Area Conference, 2013 St. Ignace MVP, 5th Team All State Bank Hoops, Mid- Season I was ranked #7 in Michigan (Bank Hoops) and Underclassmen All State

• Academic Information

4.0

• Contact Information

Gage Kreski 1-906-430-8033

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Player Profile Form: Crestwood’s Esa Abuljami

3 Sep
image-1• Height, Weight, and position?
 6’2         160lb       SG/SF
• High School, summer team and Graduation Year?
 Crestwood Highschool , Dearborn Elite,HYPE, 2015
• Players you try to model your game after?
Kevin Durant, Dwayne wade.
• Important Stats
 Averaged 17+ in high school Summer league, 18+ in my AAU national tournament.
• Colleges that you would like to attend?
 Michigan, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan.
• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
 None.              
• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
Quick First, can finish at the basket with or without contact,quick pull-up jumper.
• Strengths and areas you are improving in?
Ball handling, jump shot.
• How did the offseason go?
Led team to 30-0 high school summer league, became more of a dominate player!
•Goals for the upcoming season?
Give crestwood high school there first state championship!                                  
• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?
Scorer, Rebounder,Defense
• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
My scoring ability, My ability to lock down the opposition best opponent.     
                                 
• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?
The college that best fits me and that has a key role for me.
• Most influential person in your life? Why?
My parents because they’re the most ambitious people i know.
• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
Greatest player to ever come out of my school!
• Fun/ interesting fact about you?
Im funny, and I’ve heard that I’m a fun person to be around.
• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
MVP 8th grade year, led my freshman team to a 15-5 record, went 5-0 on jv, and was moved up in the middle of the season to varsity.
• Academic Information
                                  2.7 GPA
• Contact Information
                           My phone number: 313-948-7669
                           Address: 1346 Plainfield Dearborn heights, Michigan

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Creating a “Havoc” Pershing’s Justin Tillman

2 Sep

Justin-Tillman-photoOne of Michigan’s top prospects decided on where he will continue his basketball career over the weekend, and that is Detroit Pershing’s 6’8″ forward Justin Tillman, who gave a verbal commit to the Rams of Virginia Commonwealth.

Tillman made a name for himself on the AAU circuit competing with the Reach Legends AAU team during the July evaluation period playing in tournaments in Las Vegas, Wisconsin, and Indiana.  Justin had double-digit offers, the majority of which were mid-majors with interest coming from several Big Ten schools,  but shrunk the list to three with the schools being Iowa, Xavier, and VCU.

One of the main reasons why Justin picked the Rams was the relationship he started to build with the coaches and players on his official visit to the school just a few weeks ago.  “Just talking to the coaches and getting to know them and them getting to know me and how well it would fit me and going there seeing everything for my self.”  Tillman went onto say that he enjoyed the company of the current players on the roster, which was another bonus for VCU with his decision,  “Meeting the players on the team, they made me feel like I was apart of the team, getting to know them and them showing me around the campus, I just thought everything about VCU was great.”

Tillman is quite an intriguing prospect.  Many do not know what to position to label him as when he begins his college basketball career.  He is too tall and athletic for a small guard, but too fast and has a constant motor running for a big man.  With that being said, Justin will work excellent in Coach Shaka Smart’s “Havoc” style attack.   “I will adapt to it really fast,” Tillman said, “it will be easier for me to get comfortable and be a great player from the start as a freshmen.”

Tillman wants to make the most out his one remaining season of high school basketball at Pershing, he and his fellow Doughboys have high expectations for this upcoming season.  With the stress of recruiting out of the way, Justin has now set team goals he wants to accomplish before he graduates high school, which include winning a PSL City Championship and a Class A state championship.  Look for Justin to be a finalist for the state’s Mr. Basketball by the time March comes along.

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Player Profile: Holly’s Kyle Woodruff

2 Sep

phpK1oxOnPM• Height, Weight, and position?

6-2, 160, SG/PG

• High School, summer team and Graduation Year?

Holly Bronchos, Michigan Mustangs, 2016

• Players you try to model your game after?

I try to model different parts from different players but my favorite player is Kobe Bryant.

• Important Stats

As a Freshman I shot 43% from the three point line last year and 85% from the line.  I averaged 16ppg.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

I don’t really have one but I want one that has high academic standards and high basketball standards with great fans.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far? 

Xavier, CMU, Akron, Northwood have shown the most.

• What makes you unique from other players at your position? 

I think I’m a better three point shooter than most players.

• Strengths and Weaknesses? 

Shooting, basketball IQ and work ethic are my strengths.  My weakness is my weakness.  I just started getting in the weight room in the last month and it has really helped.

• How did the offseason go? 

It was great.  We played a lot of very tough teams and ended with a nice trip and tournament in Las Vegas.  I improved as a primary ball handler and attacking the rim.

• Goals for the upcoming season? 

I want to win the Flint Metro League and at least a District Championship.  After the district I just want to push it as far as we can take it.

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team? 

I will be a primary scorer and have to play great defense.

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level? 

A player that will accept any role, has a high basketball IQ and work every day to improve.

• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college? 

I haven’t really thought that far ahead but I know it will need to be a school with high academic standards.

• Most influential person in your life? Why? 

My Dad.  He taught me about hard work and always pushes me to improve and go to another level.

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I’m not sure I just play basketball and go to school.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

2013 Holly Varsity Basketball MVP, 1st Team Tri-County, 2nd Team All Flint Metro, 1st Team Bankhoops Freshman All State, Only Freshman on the All Oakland County team (Honorable Mention).  Holly school record for three pointers made in a season.

• Academic Information

4.0 GPA

•Highlight Tape

• Contact Information

Kyle Woodruff (810) 962-0433

Player Profile: Billy Abduljami Crestwood

1 Sep

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  • Height, Weight, and position?6’1, 150 pounds, shooting guard
  • High School, summer team and Graduation Year? Crestwood High School, Dearborn Elite/ Hype, 2014
  • Players you try to model your game after?Stephen Curry, Benji wilson, Victor oladepo
  • Important Stats15 points a game, 3 assist, 5 rebounds
  • Colleges that you would like to attend? Oakland University, GVSU, Akron, Toledo
  • Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?None so far
  • What makes you unique from other players at your position?I can take over a game, score the ball, and got lock down defense
  • Strengths and Weaknesses?

Strength: shooting and finishing at the basket with or without contact

Weakness: left hand work in progress

  • How did the offseason go?

Lead my team 30-0 in the summer league, became more of a dominant scorer

  • Goals for the upcoming season?

Get the first ever state championship at crestwood highschool

  •  What role do you see your self having this year for your team?

Scoring and being able to lockdown the oppositions best player

  • What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?

A complete dominant scorer and a great defender

  • What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?

The college that best fits and has a key role for me.

  • Most influential person in your life? Why?

My dad because he has been threw alot in his life and he continues to fight

  • Fun/ interesting fact about you?
    I play tennis
  • Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

Was honored by receiving the most improved player award for my team due to hard work that I put into my game

  • Highlight Tape
  • Academic InformationCoach Bright: 313-580-4001
  • Contact InformationEmail: abduljamimuhammad@yahoo.com, phone: 313-948-7608

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