Archive | June, 2014

Fennville’s Aaron Overhiser’s Player Profile

15 Jun

GILBTNOr• Height, Weight, and position?

6’7” 215lbs SF/PF

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Fennville High School, West Michigan Lakers, Class of 2015

• Players you try to model your game after?

Mike McDermott, Adreian Payne, Kevin Love, Carmelo Anthony

 

• Important Stats

20PPG 13RPG 18 3pointers

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Against Lawrence Hs 32 points and 25 rebounds

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?

Great we did a great job but fell apart against West Michigan Christian HS in the playoffs

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Grand Valley State, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, MSU

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
Grand Valley State, Lafayette, Cornell, Davenport, West Point,

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

I can shoot, post up, attack and finish which makes me hard to guard for a defender.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Strengths: Shooting, Posting up, Finishing around the rim, Rebounding
Improving: Ball Handling, Passing, Pull up jumper

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

Learn to play more of a guard position as that is what I will play at college as well as play against a high level of competition.

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

I see myself as a scorer and a facilitator for my team as I am a leader for my team and I need to make the people around me better as well.

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

I will do anything for my team. I am already in the gym 7 hours a day working on my game as well as lifting, shooting a thousand shots, or even working on finishing. I will be a great teammate as well as a hustler who will work his heart out for his team.

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

I consider lots of things when choosing a college. First schooling, do they have my major? Second, do I fit in with the program (playing time, do they need my position, etc.)? Third, the people on the team (do I fit in, fun, etc.)?

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My first varsity coach has pushed me ever since a freshman and saw talent in me when no one else did. He pushed me to be the best player I could be and I promised him that I would work as hard as I could for him and I still do to this day.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

I want to be one of the best basketball players as well as one of the hardest working athletes ever to come out of Fennville HS.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I see myself either going to play basketball overseas or getting a job as a physical therapist.

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I love to work hard. I love to go home everyday so exhausted that I literally have to fall asleep. I also have been raised on a farm and love to have friends over.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

All conference first team, All area first team, All state honorable mention AP class c, All County first team.

• Academic Information
3.82 GPA, 23 ACT

• Contact Information
Aaron 269-363-3236 aoverhiser123@gmail.com
Kim (mom) awo@i2k.com
Coach Klingler 616-403-1224 AAU Coach Soles 616-889-9979
Coach Rodriguez 616-292-3188

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Sam McClendon Commits to Grand Valley State

15 Jun

IMG_1027Sam McClendon did not take the easy route to Grand Valley State.  After a successful senior season at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, McClendon decided to attend Score Academy in Raleigh North Carolina.

How does it feel to commit to Grand Valley State?

Sam McClendon: It feels great. I couldn’t be more happy and confident about my decision. I’m just ready to get started with my teammates.

What was the coaches reaction when you told them?

Sam McClendon: They were pretty excited. After recruiting me for so long, I think they were pretty happy that they could get me.

Why is Grand Valley a good fit for you?

Sam McClendon: Mainly because of the academic and athletic success. You kind of get the best of both worlds when it comes to that which is very important to me.

What were some other schools recruiting you and why did you choose Grand Valley?

Sam McClendon: Southeastern Louisiana, Radford, UNC Wilmington, Tennessee State, Coastal Carolina. I mainly chose GVSU because of their great academic and athletic success. I also felt more wanted at GVSU which played a huge role because you don’t want to sign somewhere just because they have an extra scholarship.

How do the coaches plan to use you your first year there?

Sam McClendon: I think they plan for me to make an immediate impact with losing their starting PG last year. I’m just ready to come in with a positive attitude and do whatever it takes to bring a championship to GVSU.

Talk a little about your journey to Grand Valley, going to Prep School for a year?

Sam McClendon: Prep school was a great experience for me. It allowed me to really focus on improving different aspects of my game. I had a pretty good year at prep school and it also helped me to become a better leader with playing with players from several different countries.

Did you visit GVSU, what did you like about it? And do you know any of the players all ready there?

Sam McClendon: Yes, I liked the facilities and the campus. I also got along really well with my teammates. Coach Bauer and Coach Wesley really made me feel comfortable on my visit and that played a huge role. No, I didn’t know any of the players previously, but they all made me feel comfortable on my visit there. I got along with everyone and I think we have all the pieces it takes to be successful this upcoming year.

Who would you like to thank to most for getting you to where you are today?

Sam McClendon: My mom she was always there to support me throughout the highs and lows of my recruitment. She always gave me the advice that I needed and didn’t always tell me what I wanted to hear. My old coach growing up, Lima Pereira, really helped me out a lot with weighing the pros and cons of each school and picking the school that was the best fit for me. Lastly, Coach Bauer and Coach Wesley they have recruited me since my senior season at St. Mary’s. We have developed a pretty good relationship and I know we’ll continue to have that throughout my career at GVSU.

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Player Profiles

11 Jun

The player profile form is back.  The profile is for players in classes 2015-2017, and is filled out by the players themselves.  This profile, a simple set of basic questions when completed, will be posted on the main page of the Prep Ball Report, and is the easiest way to provide exposure for players in Michigan.  If interested, please email The Prep Ball Report at manriquesteven@yahoo.com, or contact on Twitter: @PrepBallReport.

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June Team and Individual Camps in Michigan

11 Jun

imagesWith the break from AAU, June brings about both individual and team camps for high school players in the Summer.  Below is a list of college camps as well as various Summer Leagues throughout the State of Michigan.  If we forgot a team camp or league, please do not hesitate to let us I know.  June is a time to improve to make the July live evaluation period count for college coaches.

June 7-8

Grand Valley State Team Camp

June 8-11

Hope College Team Camp

June 9-12

Lake Superior State Elite Camp

June 11-14

Hope College Team Camp

June 13-14

Grand Valley State Team Camp

June 13-15

Northwood Team Camp

June 14-15

Eastern Michigan Team Camp

June 16-17

U of D Mercy Camp

June 16-18

Central Michigan Elite Camp

June 16-19

Alma College Skills Camp

June 18

U of D Mercy Elite Camp

Saginaw Valley State Elite Camp

June 19

Grand Valley State Elite Camp

June 20-21

Michigan State’s Izzo Team Camp Shootout

Lake Superior State Team Camp

Grand Valley State Team Camp

June 20-22

Northwood Team Camp

Alma College Team Camp

Albion College Team Camp

June 21-22

Ferris State Team Camp

Wayne State Team Camp

June 23-26

Central Michigan Day Camp

June 26

Grand Valley State Elite Camp

June 27-29

Oakland University’s Team Camp

June 28-29

Michigan Team Camp

Central Michigan Team Camp

Wayne State Team Camp

High School Summer League’s

Detroit Loyola Shootout June 14

Romulus Summer League June 17, 19, 24, 26. July 8, 10

Forest Hills Northern June 16-18

 

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