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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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Westside Christian’s Justin Green Talks Salem University Commit

30 May
jgreenHow does it feel to commit to Salem?
Justin Green: It feels great, a lot of hard work was put in. I feel I deserve it.
What made you want to commit to Salem?
Justin Green: The coaching staff showed interest in me from the beginning. They built a relationship with me and my family.
What were some other schools looking at you and what was different about Salem?
Justin Green: Virginia Union, Bowie State, Great Lakes Christian, Minnesota West CC,  and a few more jucos.
Did you visit the campus?  If so, what did you like about it?
Justin Green: I plan to visit the campus next month.
What is your relationship with the coaches, and how do they plan on using you next year?
Justin Green: My relationship with the coaches is very strong. We talk just about every day. He has told me that he plans to play me under the starting guard already there and I will get minutes.
How did your senior season go at Westside?  What were your final stats?
Justin Green: My senior year was the best year I had. I was very aggressive and consistent. I averaged 10 points and 4 assists.
You played football in high school? How does you playing football help you on the basketball court?
Justin Green: Yes, playing football helped my defense and my mental toughness.
Do you know any of the other fellow incoming freshman, or players on the team already?
Justin Green: Yes I have met two of my teammates so far coming with me. They are cool people, and can’t wait to get on the floor with them.
Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?
Justin Green: In 5-10 years, I see myself overseas or at a good business firm because I want to major in sports management.
Who would you like to thank for getting you to where you are today?
Justin Green: I would first off like to thank God without him none of my success would be possible. I would also like to thank my dad he has always been by my side. And would like to thank my coach Greg Boler for giving me a chance and helping me get ready for the next level.

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Barton CC Inks Two Commits from Detroit Area

15 May

th4AZD8NCMBarton Community College, located in Great Bend, Kansas, is one of the premier JUCO’s in the country.  The Cougars year-in-and-out, seemingly always finish with an above .500 record, and are in contention for a JUCO national championship.   Also, Barton has recruited the Detroit area well over the past few years, with two players from local high schools on the 2013-2014 team with Raheem Johnson, 6’9″ sophomore forward, and Rashawn Walker, a 6’8″ forward.  For the incoming class of 2014 for Barton, the Cougars will add another Romulus player, 6’1″ guard Tyron Hamby, and 6’6″ forward Damarco White of Southfield Christian.

Hamby, who took the lead role as point guard his senior year, had one division one offer during the season, from Florida A&M, but was taken away after the head coach was fired.  He was getting looked at by a fair amount of schools, but never received an offer.  Hamby says he picked Barton CC because the coaches showed the most interest out of any schools that recruited him.  Hamby will bring to Barton a smart, playmaking guard who will look to contribute right away.  He has a strong, deceptive handle which allows him to get by defenders going either way, get into the lane, and create for either himself or teammates.  Hamby overall on offense has a good feel for the game, he knows when to change speeds and keep his defender off balance.  He’s a creative finisher at the basket, and his perimeter/mid-range jump shot has improved significantly over the course of his high school career.  Tyron is also a quality defender on the defensive side of the floor, with solid foot speed an IQ.

White will look to bring versatility to the Barton program.  He projects more as a wing at the college level, although he primarily played the post for the three time defending state champion Southfield Christian Eagles.  He can handle the ball well for his size, quick feet and agility, above the rim player, and overall brings energy to the floor whenever he is on the court.

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U of D Jesuit’s Noah King Talks Ferris State Commitment

12 May

Jesuit v RomulusHow does it feel to commit to Ferris State?

-It feels great to take the next step in my life. I’m very excited for the the upcoming year.

What were some other schools recruiting you and what made you want to attend Ferris State?

– I was recruited by Notre Dame College in Cleveland,OH, Springhill College in Mobile,Al and also by Morehouse College in Atlanta.

What is your relationship with the coaches at Ferris and do you know any of the players already there?

– The coaches at Ferris are very sociable and they are very exact in what they expect from me for my career there, I believe that will help me elevate the level of my game and allow me to grow into my abilities has a ball player. I was familiar with a couple guys there but when I went down to visit I got a chance to meet pretty much the whole squad.

Did you visit the campus already? If so, what did you like about it?

-I have visited the campus and I liked the size of the school: it wasn’t too big and it wasn’t too small which is right in my area of comfort.

What makes you unique as a player? What will Ferris State be getting out of a player like you?

– What makes me unique is that I am a selfless teammate that can make an impact on the game in many different ways. Throughout the season I have had games where I impacted the game with defense and there were games where I impacted the game offensively. I will bring the intangibles, the skills, and the ability to learn and improve to Ferris State.

Talk a little bit about your season at U of D Jesuit. What was it like making it to the Breslin Center for the first time in your school’s history?

-Making it to the Breslin Center is a dream that doesn’t get realized by a lot of kids like myself. It was truly a blessing and an inspring season to both my team and the U of D community.

What will you look to add to the Ferris program?

-Ferris recruited for my ability to shoot the ball , but I will continue to work and add other dimensions to my game.

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

-I want to thank everybody who has had an positive influence on my career as a student-athlete. To be short, God, my family, my teammates, my coaches, my friends, and the alumni who give back the school in such profound ways. If it were for them and my parents, I may not have been able to attend such great high school.

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Interview with 2017 Brian Bowen at Spiece Run-n-Slam

5 May

One of the nations top players in the 2017 class, Saginaw Arthur Hill’s Brian Bowen is off to a fantastic start to this AAU circuit.  The 6’6″ Bowen discusses the season thus far, past high school season, and updates recruiting.

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NorthPointe Christian’s Khadim Dieng Pledges to Western Michigan

30 Apr

??????????Western Michigan is on the rise not only in the State of Michigan, but the MAC conference as well.  Steve Hawkins and his staff guided the Broncos to a share of the MAC regular season title, and clinched a trip to the NCAA tournament by winning the conference tournament.  However, the offseason thus far has provided another win for the Broncos, securing a pledge from 7 foot Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian center, Khadim Dieng.

Dieng, who transferred from the prestigious Oak Hill Academy school in Virginia during his senior summer, was deemed ineligible by the MHSAA for competition in the 2013-2014 high school basketball season.  However, Dieng had already made a name for himself to colleges prior to the season.  Dieng was a member of the Grand Rapids Storm AAU basketball club, who are one of Michigan’s most respected teams year-to-year.  Traveling across the midwest and nation to partake in tournaments nearly every weekend, it was hard for colleges not to discoever ding.  Tall, long armed, quality athlete, and a potential to only improve as he becomes more seasoned to playing basketball.  Khadim was fortunate enough to receive scholarships from schools like Seattle and UMass-Lowell, to go along with several other MAC and D2 schools.  But what made Western different according to Dieng was a sense of family, and commitment from the Bronco coaching staff.  Grand Rapids is less than an hour away from Kalamazoo, which will give his host family plenty of opportunities to watch Khadim compete in college.

“I have a good relationship with the coaches, I know they are gonna take care of me, and I like the campus too.”

Despite all the negativity and obstacles Khadim has had to overcome to get to where he is today, Khadim is grateful for Western Michigan in giving him an opportunity to play next year.  Dieng even stated that even if he was allowed to play this year, he thinks he would still have decided on the Broncos if they offered him a chance to play for their program.

Khadim relishes the day where he can be seen as just another member of team, having to sit out a year of a sport he loves was hard for him.  But now, the pressure is off, and he is now like any other college athlete, ready to prove himself worthy of competing on the division one level.

“I feel good now, I’m ready to do whatever they ask me to do.”

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Interview with Detroit Renaissance 2016 guard Justin Turner

29 Apr

Detroit Renaissance 2016 guard Justin Turner is one of the elite scorers in Michigan.  Turner, who plays with the Michigan Mustangs- Carson 16u team, talks past high school season, current AAU circuit, and gives a recruiting update at the Adidas Spring Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Interview with Baldwin 2015 Guard Brandon Childress

17 Apr

Baldwin’s Brandon Childress recruiting stock has rose tremendously since the beginning of his junior season.  Childress has hauled in offers from universities including West Virginia, Dartmouth, and Rhode Island just to name a few.  In this interview, Childress updates his recruitment, individual skill set, and plans/goals for the remainder of the AAU season.

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