As first reported by the New England Recruiting Report, Detroit Douglass PF Andre Frederick has decided to head to Hand (CT) before attending Robert Morris for college. Frederick played a key role in his junior season for Douglass en route to the Hurricane’s city final four appearance. The 6’8″ big man was one the states’ most feared shot blockers heading into his senior season. Fredreick has the quick feet to cover both the paint and perimeter, and long arms a coach looks for to deflect shots. Although he has not yet reached his whole potential on offense, Frederick has a big frame and wide shoulders who is not afraid to throw one down on you when he gets a chance.
This is a huge loss for the Hurricanes, who have hopes of cutting the nets down at the Breslin Center this March. However, Douglass will still be contenders in Class B with division one recruits Darrell Davis (Dayton), and Terrell Hales (Cleveland State).
•Height, Weight, and position? 6’4 , 190lbs , Wing/SG
•High School, Summer team and Graduation Year? Wyandotte Roosevelt High School, Detroit Stars, Class of 2014
•Players you try to model your game after? I try to model my game mostly around Chandler Parsons and also Kevin Durant in some ways.
•Important Stats 12 PPG 6 RPG 4 APG
•Most memorable game in your career so far? Wins against Ypsilanti and River Rouge last year
•Colleges that you would like to attend? Many Mid Major Schools. I’m very interested in the Patriot League
•Colleges that have shown interest in you so far? West Point, Navy, EWU, U of Pitt-Johnston, Notre Dame College, Multiple GLIAC
•What makes you unique from other players at your position? I like to get an assist just as much as a basket and I like to play very physical.
•Strengths and areas you are improving in? My biggest strength is my shooting and I am really looking to improve my ball handling the most.
•How did the offseason go? The offseason went very well. I played in a lot of tournaments and attended many camps and showcases around the country. Not only did I spend a lot of time on the court, but I also worked hard in the weight room too.
•Goals for the upcoming season? My goals for next season are to be a great leader on and off the court for my team and also to win our district.
•What role do you see your self having this year for your team? I will have the most experience on our team, so I will definitely be a leader in many ways
•What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level? He would be getting a very smart, hard working player that will do whatever it takes to win
•What will will go into your decision about choosing a college? It must be a school where I can get a good education in my field of study and I must feel at home at the school
•Most influential person in your life? Why? My parents because they taught me about hard work and how it would pay off
•Legacy you want to leave at your school? I want to be remembered as the guy who made Wyandotte a basketball school again.
•Where do you see yourself in 15 years? Probably in a men’s league at the local YMCA where ever I am at
Mt. Clemens High School/Michigan Hurricanes AAU Team/Class of 2015
• Players you try to model your game after?
I try to model my game after Stephen Curry.
• Important Stats
During the 2012/2013 high school basketball season I averaged 15 ppg, 5 assists per game, 5 steals per game and 4 rebounds per game.
• Most memorable game in your career so far?
My most memorable game was during the 2012/2013 basketball season when our Mount Clemens team played Flint Northern. We won the game against the odds and I scored 30 points.
• Colleges that you would like to attend?
University of Michigan, University of Miami, Eastern Michigan, Oakland University, Lehigh, UConn, and the Ohio State University
• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
University of Michigan, Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, and Lehigh so far.
• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
I can handle the ball with either hand, I can penetrate, I can facilitate, I can score, and I play lock down defense.
• Strengths and areas you are improving in?
Scoring and defense are my strengths. I am improving in my midrange game.
• How did the offseason go?
My off seasons was great because I averaged 35 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds on my 16u AAU team with the Michigan Hurricanes.
• Goals for the upcoming season?
My goals for the upcoming season is to average a double-double, win a state championship, and receive offers from Division I schools.
• What role do you see yourself having this year for your team?
Taking on more leadership responsibilities on our team.
• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
A coach would be getting from me at the next level 100% effort, good grades good sportsmanship, and a team player.
• What will go into your decision about choosing a college?
In deciding which college I would like to attend, I will look at the type of program the school offers academically, what type of playing time I will have, and my comfort level as I visit the schools and meet with the coaches and players.
• Most influential person in your life? Why?
The most influential person in my life is my dad because he has taught me the most important reason I have this talent is because it is God given and to stay humble. My dad has also taught me the importance of working hard at anything I do.
• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
That Josh McFolley gave everything he could on the court and that he is one of the greatest players to come out of Mount Clemens High School.
• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
In 15 years I see myself either in the NBA or in the Euroleague.
• Highlight Tape
More are on youtube when you type in “Josh McFolley”
• Fun/ interesting fact about you?
Some fun and interesting facts about me is that I love to play video games, hanging out with my friends, and exercise in my small amount of spare time.
• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
Mount Clemens Basketball MAC Gold Division Champs, Mount Clemens Basketball State Tournament District Champs, Macomb County Boys Basketball Tier 2 All Start Team – 2nd Team, M Live Bankhoops Class C All State Team – 3rd Team, 2 time winner of M Live Bankhoops Underclassman of the Week, Mount Clemens Martin Luther King Jr. Tournament MVP (Mount Clemens vs. Farmington High School), Mi Prep Zone Macomb County 2012-2013 Dream Team
• Academic Information
I currently have a 3.3 cumulative Grade Point Average and I will be taking the ACT for the first time on October 26, 2013
Saginaw Heritage. Michigan Mustangs 15u. Class of 2016
• Players you try to model your game after?
I try to model my game after Steph Curry or Michael Carter-Williams.
• Important Stats
Averaged 6 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists on varsity as a freshman.
• Most memorable game in your career so far?
Playing my first district game. We lost but the crowd was crazy and it was a great experience.
• Colleges that you would like to attend?
I always wanted to go to Michigan State when I was little.
• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
Dayton, U of D Mercy, CMU and Albion have shown me the most interest so far.
• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
I’m taller and stronger for being a guard. I can also post up smaller guards, and I can rebound really well for a guard.
• Strengths and areas you are improving in? S
trengths are my ability to score, my 3 point and my mid range shooting, rebounding and ability to get to the basket. Areas I need to improve on is everything.
• How did the offseason go?
Really well, traveled around the country playing the best teams, and improving each game.
• Goals for the upcoming season?
Win a district title, win 10+ games, try to get all conference.
• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?
More of a scorer and a person that could shut down the opponents best player, and also be more of a team leader.
• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
A lot of heart. A person that would come off the bench or start and give you a 110 percent effort on the floor.
• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?
If they treat me like a family and they are really interested in me. Also their education.
• Most influential person in your life? Why?
My mom, because she always supported me through every decision Ive made, and she drove me to all of my practices and tournaments.
• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
Become one of the first Division 1 players at Heritage.
• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Having my degree and playing professional basketball in the NBA or overseas.
After a big Spring and July with Dorian’s Pride 16U, Ann Arbor Huron 2015 wing Xavier Cochran has received his first offer, coming from the Rams of Rhode Island.
“It feels really great to get that first one, especially from a program like Rhode Island” Xavier had to say about the offer, “I like how the coaching staff puts their players first before anything and how engaged they.”
Xavier can be described as a matchup nightmare on the floor. He has the passing skills of a point guard, the scoring ability of an off-guard, and the ability to attack the basket like a wing. He is quick, pushes the ball in transition, and can make acrobatic finishes around the basket.
Schools also recruiting Cochran include, just about every MAC school, Iowa, Xavier, VCU, and Butler. Although he is a long way from selecting favorites, Xavier knows what he is looking for in a school. “I want to go to a place that plays an up tempo system, and somewhere where I will be able to contribute right away.”
Look for Cochran to take a few more visits before the season stars, and haul in a few more offers.
Consortium College Prep High school, ASAP BLAZERS, Detroit Heat 2017
• Players you try to model your game after?
John Wall
• Important Stats
15 pts, 8 ast, 6 reb, 3 stl.
• Most memorable game in your career so far?
8th grade year having a double-double on Bates Academy with 20pts and 11 ast.
• Colleges that you would like to attend?
U of M, Kentucky, and Ohio State
• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
I have recieved information from EMU and U of D Mercy.
• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
I love to get everbody involved in the game and I’m humble in what I do.
• Strengths and areas you are improving in?
I am currently working on being more consistent in shooting the ball.
• How did the offseason go?
There wasnt really an offseason for me, I was in the gym everyday. I’m getting better and working hard. but I went to NAYS National and I played very good.
• Goals for the upcoming season?
To average a double-double and play hard.
• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?
Being an aggressive guard with awareness on the court.
• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
A couchable student-athlete that has acceptance to criticism.
• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?
A good sports program but most important a great academic program.
• Most influential person in your life? Why?
My mom, she provides the things I need and she is always there when I need her and without her I wouldnt be where I am today!
• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
Not just a great athlete but a student atlete that’s an honor roll student and a role model.
• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
I see myself playing professional basketball if I continue to work hard.
• Fun/ interesting fact about you?
I am a goofy person with a great personality and an outgoing sprit.
• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
Marygrove College, Northwood University, Olivet College, Alibion, Wayne State University, Mariette College, Carthage.
• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
I feel like I can score whenever I need to, I set my teammates up to score easily, I play hard on both ends of the floor all the time, I take every play as a new one, I have the will to win every game I play in.
Off season went great, we attended Oakland, MSU & Hope team camps, played an overall of 50+ plus games and only lost 1!
• Goals for the upcoming season?
Win games, practice hard, win more games, and get better as a program. Stay ranked in the top 5 in the state.
• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?
This year I’ll have a major role, being team caption, I’ll lead the team mentally. I will have to score the ball more but also set my teammates up for easy baskets.
• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
Hard work, dedication to the game, coachable player, good listener and a good player.
• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?
The amount of love and good feeling I feel about the school and team, surrounding area, education.
• Most influential person in your life? Why?
My mom, my mom has always motivated me to do whatever I wanted to do, always told me I can do whatever I want to do as long as I put my mind to it.
• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
Make history in the basketball program, first team to reach the Championship, first player to make All State, that one player who changed a school from a more football based program to a basketball program.
• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
In 15 years I can see myself playing overseas professional basketball.
• Fun/ interesting fact about you?
I’m a real funny person!
• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
From my freshman year till now my high school basketball record is 60-0
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