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Allen Academy 2016 Guard Jason Williams Player Profile

2 Jul

IMG_5637-1• Height, weight, and position?
6’0″, 150 lbs, point guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?
Detroit Allen Academy, Reach Legends, 2016

• Players you try to model your game after?
Chris Paul and Kyrie Irvin

• Important Stats

16 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 6.5 apg, 2.6 spg

• Most memorable game in your career so far?
My freshman year when I scored 28 pts against Willow Run

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?
It was good but could’ve been better finished 21-3 and won our district championship

• Colleges that you would like to attend?
Michigan, Ohio State or Duke

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
Youngstown State, Central Michigan, Oakland and Northern Kentucky

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
The way I can change speeds and direction with my ball handling ability

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?
Strengths is ball handling and defense and working hard on my jump shot

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?
To get better, to win and receive more D1 interest and scholarship offers

• What role do you see yourself having this year for your team?
To become a better vocal leader

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
A coach on the floor and a born leader

• What will go into your decision about choosing a college?
Education and the style of play

• Most influential person in your life? Why?
Mother…..cause she has always been there for me and pushes me to get better

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
Championships and my name in the record books as one the best to play at Allen Academy

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Educated with a degree in Science and hopefully still playing basketball somewhere professionally

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I love to be at home taking care of my younger brothers

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
Team captain, All-League 1st team and All-State Honorable Mention Class C

• Academic Information
3.1 gpa ACT n/a

• Contact Information

Jason Williams Jr.
(313) 433-9963
jasonwilliamsJW37@gmail.com
@_jmoneywill (twitter)

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Allen Academy 2016 Wing Danny Pippen Player Profile

2 Jul

danny• Height, Weight, and position?
6’7″ 175 lbs, wing

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?
Detroit Allen Academy, Reach Legends, 2016

• Players you try to model your game after?
Kevin Durant and Paul Pierce

• Important Stats
9 ppg, 7 rpg, 3.5 bpg while shooting 48% from the field and 39% from 3pt.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?
Game versus Cass Tech this year a 2pt lose at the buzzer but I played big with 13 pts 13 rebs and 4 blks

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?
It went well we finished 21-3 but I also learned a lot from the experience

• Colleges that you would like to attend?
Syracuse or Michigan St. (but any D1 school I can get a free education and play basketball)

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
University of Detroit (offered), Central Michigan, Bucknell and Northern Illinois

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
At 6’7 I can really create my own shot while stretching the floor with my jumpshot

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?
My jumpshot while being able to handle the ball at my size and I want to improve my physical strength and post up ability

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?
To win a few tournaments while making a name for myself on the circuit

• What role do you see yourself having this year for your team?
Being more of a leader by example through working hard

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
Someone who started with nothing but now has plenty offer through hard work

• What will go into your decision about choosing a college?
Coaching staff, style of play and academic values

• Most influential person in your life? Why?
My Uncle Shannon Reeves because he always pushes me to excel

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
I would like to help bring the 1st ever state championship to Allen Academy while going down as one of the best players ever to play there

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Hopefully in the NBA or Oversees playing professionally

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

Love to race go-carts and paintballing

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
All – League

• Academic Information
Honor Roll Student
3.4 gpa

• Contact Information
(313) 808-0739
dpippen24@gmail.com
@D1_mission (twitter)

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Cass Tech 2016 Guard Donnell Alexander Player Profile

2 Jul

PicsArt_1399289016970-2• Height, Weight, and position?
5’8″, 157 Ibs, Point Guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year
Cass Tech, REACH Legends, 2016

• Players you try to model your game after
John Wall, Allen Iverson, and Chris Paul

• Important Stats
2 PPG, 5 APG, 3 SPG 2 RPG

• Most memorable game in your career so far
When I was in Ohio and I had my first 20 point game

⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?
For the team it went well, for me it wasn’t what I expected, didnt get many minutes

•Colleges that you would like to attend?

Georgetown, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio State

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
Central Michigan, Temple, Ferris State

• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
I play until the end, I keep a winning attitude, and get others involved before myself
• Strengths and areas you are improving in?
Ball Handling, Passing, Defense, Quickness, but looking to improve my jumpshot

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?
To get at least 5 offers from D1 and D2 colleges

• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?
I see myself being a distributor and making sure my team os getting into the game

• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
A hardworking player and a leader on and off the court.

• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?
The community, education given, and the people there.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?
My mother because without her, I wouldnt be where I am at today

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
I want to be the best player I can be

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
In a mansion making six figures or more

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?
I LOVE TO EAT

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
PSL JV City Champ, PSL Varsity City Runner Up, JV Captain, Honor Roll all through high school

• Academic Information
4.0 GPA

• Contact Information
(313)-523-8148
donnella605@gmail.com

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King 2015 Wing Armani Lee Player Profile

30 Jun

photo (9).PNG• Height, weight, and position?

6’4, 185, Shooting Guard/Small Forward

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

King High School, Loyalty Of Detroit, 2015

• Players you try to model your game after?

Paul George

• Important Stats

36 pts, 10 rebounds, 3 assists during AAU season at the Michigan Playmakers tournament.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

City Championship game against Pershing.

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

It went well, but it could’ve been better.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

A Division 1 college that will offer me a full scholarship.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Temple, Albion, Youngstown State, U of D, Xavier, Northeastern and Ferris State

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

What makes me unique from others is that I am hardworking on both ends of the court.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

I’m improving in my shooting percentage and my range is becoming like free throws to me.

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

To win Nationals

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

To keep scoring and rebounding for my team.

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

Blood, sweat, and tears.

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

Basketball Division, tuition, and scholarship.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

Kevin Durant because everything he does means something.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

First person to lead King H.S. to a Boys State Championship.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Giving back to my community

• Highlight Tape

Coming soon, look for it on http://www.loyaltyofdetroit.org

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I like to have fun with friends, outgoing and love to joke around.

• Academic Information: G.P.A. 3.2

• Contact Information

My number: (313) 648-5126
Roderick Bonner (AAU Coach): (313) 515-7640
Coach Ward (H.S. Coach): (313) 399-1472

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King 2015 guard Davion Mobley Player Profile

30 Jun

photo (8)• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

King High School, Loyalty Of Detroit, 2015

• Players you try to model your game after?

Danny Green

• Important Stats

At Youngstown University 31 pts (26 in the 1st half 7 three pointers in 1st half) 5 rebounds & 3 assists

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Championship game at Central Michigan with my AAU team winning by 1 point.

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

It went ok, but I wish it could’ve went better.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

I would love to attend a HBCU, but honestly any college that would offer me a full scholarship.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Albion, Sienna Heights hopefully more to come.

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

I’m a very humble player and I have confidence in my shot, also I can get my shot off quicker than others.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Good perimeter shooter and I’m improving getting to the basket more.

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

To win Nationals and get more looks from colleges.

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

As a scorer and a defensive player.

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

The coach will be getting a hard worker that loves the game and loves to get better with every opportunity.

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

Scholarship, tuition, division of basketball program and graduation rate.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My mom because she is so hard working and will give her last to someone who needs it more than she does. She inspires me to be the best that I can be and to stay humble and dedicated.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

My amazing overall personality

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

I see myself with a great career, wonderful family and giving back to my community.

• Highlight Tape

Coming soon, look for it on http://www.loyaltyofdetroit.org

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I’m an outgoing, fun to be around, love gym shoes, joke around and free hearted person.

• Academic Information G.P.A. 2.9

• Contact Information

My number: (313) 970-9656
Roderick Bonner (AAU Coach): (313) 515-7640
Coach Ward (H.S. Coach): (313) 399-1472

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Consortium 2016 Guard Charles Figueroa Player Profile

30 Jun

photo (7).PNG• Height, weight, and position?

5’9″, 150, point guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Consortium, Loyalty Of Detroit, 2016

• Players you try to model your game after?

I don’t really try to model my game after anyone, I just play.

• Important Stats

44 points, 4 assists, 8 steals & 1 block

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

The game against Paw Paw when I scored 44 points, 4 assists, 8 steals & 1 block on my home court.

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

I think this past school season went ok, but I would’ve liked to have more wins!

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Syracuse, Michigan & USC

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

None so far

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

My ability to create open looks for myself and my team.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Shooting off the dribble, dribbling & on ball defense.

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

To average 10 pts, 5 assists, 5 rebounds & 3 steals

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

My role will be handling the ball, creating shots for my teammates & scoring.

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

Defense and scoring

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

Scholarships, their academic & basketball program, and the coaching staff.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

The most influential people in my life is my mom & my dad. My mom because she supports me in everything I do, I can always count on her to be there and to get me everything I need. My dad because he’s shown me how a real man takes care of his family & he’s taught me a lot about basketball.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

The legacy that I want to leave is that I was a leader and hard worker on and off the court.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Playing basketball overseas

• Highlight Tape

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhlea-avHjs

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I love spending time with family.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

Honor Roll & United States Achievement Academy Nomination

• Academic Information: 3.73 G.P.A.

• Contact Information:

My number: (313) 739-0408 cbonner661@icloud.com
Faith Moton (mom): faith.motonbonner@gmail.com
Roderick Bonner (dad) & AAU Coach: (313) 515-7640 roderick.bonner@mail.com
Tobias Tuomi High School Coach: (313) 522-2959 coachtuomi@mail.com

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King 2015 Guard Brandon Jones’ Player Profile

25 Jun

IMG_3674• Height, Weight, and position?

5’7, 155, Point Guard

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Detroit King, Loyalty Of Detroit, 2015

• Players you try to model your game after?

Rajon Rondo

• Important Stats

AAU- 10 pts, 8 assists, 3 steals & 3 rebounds

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

The game against Mount Clemens and Detroit Western.

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

It wasn’t as successful as it should’ve been, but it was ok.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

I would like to attend a HBCU, but any college that will offer me a full scholarship.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Albion College has shown some interest and a few other recruiters have contacted my AAU coach as well.

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

I play with my speed, with a lot of energy, I am a full court defender & I am a pass first guard.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

My strengths are passing, ball control, defense and attacking the rim. Areas that I’m improving in is my pull up mid range game.

• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

To win Nationals and to gain more interests.

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

The role I see myself having this year will be the pass first guard to get my team into the offense, make my teammates aware of their role, creating good shots for others and to be the loudest on the floor at all times.

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

They will be getting a small but tough, coachable guard that loves to play defense and get his teammates involved.

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

Making sure the school is right for me.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My mother and sister because they are always there for me, their at all my games and they tell me about myself whether it’s good or bad. They want to see me play at the next level so I go hard for them.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

Legacy I want to leave, is that I was a go-getter type of person that stayed humble and used the opportunities that was given to me. Also, I want to be the first team at Detroit King to win a state title.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Around the game of basketball.

• Highlight Tape: Coming soon

• Academic Information: 3.0 overall

• Contact Information: Mom:jonesba327@yahoo.com

High school coach: Coach Ward (313) 399-1472
AAU Coach: Rod Bonner (313) 515-7640 roderick.bonner@mail.com

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Walled Lake Western 2015 Guard D.J Young Player Profile

23 Jun

• Height, Weight, and position?
6’0, 195, Pg,Sg,Small Forward
• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?
Walled Lake Western, Team Loyalty, 2015
• Players you try to model your game after?
Boris Diaw
• Important Stats
Soph. Year: 6ppg 4ast, Junior Year: 10ppg 5Ast
• Most memorable game in your career so far?
AAU 9th Grade 35 Points the bucket felt wide open
⁃ How did this past high school season go for you and your team?
Decent 11-10 on the season
• Colleges that you would like to attend?
Florida Atlantic, Florida A&M
• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
Albion
• What makes you unique from other players at your position?
My IQ and Passing
• Strengths and areas you are improving in?
Strengths are scoring and Passing and improving my speed and jump shot
• Goals for the upcoming AAU season?
Win and get college interest
• What role do you see your self having this year for your team?
Defense and to score the ball
• What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
Defensive minded, coachable, and unselfish player
• What will will go into your decision about choosing a college?
Location, coaching staff, and minutes
• Most influential person in your life? Why?
Mom because she influences me to keep going everyday
• Legacy you want to leave at your school?
He left it all out on the court every time played
• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Having a job dealing with basketball no matter what it is
• Fun/ interesting fact about you?
I know how to skate
• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?
Honor roll, 3 year varsity starter
• Academic Information
3.0 GPA
• Contact Information
313-570-3379

demondyoung967@yahoo.com

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Romulus’ Kris Clyburn to Prep at Notre Dame Prep (MA)

23 Jun

romulusNotre Dame Prep in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is one of the premier post graduate schools in America. Turning out a multitude of division one prospects over the course of its 50+ year existence, as well as current NBA veterans Michael Beasley, and Ryan Gomes. Romulus 2014 guard Kris Clyburn had a plethora of options to continue his basketball career following high school, but chose Notre Dame Prep and is relieved the process is now over.

“It feels great,” Clybrun had to say. “I’ve been stressed for a while now and it’s just a relief to finally make a decision.” “I choose the prep route because I felt that it can better prepare me for the next level.” “I feel like I can go to prep, put on some weight, and become a more of dominant player.”

Kris’ older brother, Will, also attended Romulus in the mid 2000s before starring at Utah and Iowa State, and is currently enjoying a career in Europe. Like his brother Kris, Will was no stranger to taking a difficult path to college. After his senior season, Will’s only offer was a community college in Iowa, but made the most of it and became one of nations best JUCO wings at the end of two years of eligibility. Now it Kris’ turn to work hard, and he notes to term hard work is a unifying factor between the two brothers.

“We both like to work hard,” Clyburn had to say. “I could’ve went right to the NCAA but I just feel like it will be much better and beneficial for me to take the prep route, and just see what that has in store for me.”

Clyburn comes to Notre Dame Prep off of what he calls pretty good season. A bit of a disappointment in Romulus standards, especially considering winning the Class A state championship the year prior, the team won the league championship, again, as well as district and regional titles before bowing out in the quarterfinals vs. U of D Jesuit. But if only looking at Kris individual output, the pretty good can turn into very good. Kris went from serving primarily as a role player his junior season to developing as one of his team’s leading scorers. He notes the aspect of his game that best serves him transitioning to the prep school is his versatility, he can shoot the three, as well as finish around the basket, and jump out of the gym. But for him to be great, he notes, he will continue to gain strength, and develop his ball handling and isolation moves on offense.

The State of Michigan has been hard hit by the influx of prep schools across the nation. Each year, there are multiple talented kids that leave the state to continue both their education and athletic careers at prep schools. And while Clyburn stayed for all four years in high school, the general consensus regarding prep school is skeptical. With NCAA investigations about the education and eligibility surrounding the schools, many ask is it worth it? For Clyburn, he see the opportunity for a prep year as what you put into it, that is what you get out of it.

“If you’re going to put in the work, (both education and athletically), then it can help you a lot, if you’re not going to put in the time and dedication then can be a bad decision for some.”

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Ypsilanti Guard Ray’Jon Williams-Jackson Profile

20 Jun

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  • Height, Weight, and position?

6’1    ,   175  ,    combo guard

  • High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Dearborn Heights Robichaud , Michigan United Elite , 2016

  • Players you try to model your game after?

                     Isiah Thomas and Marcus Smart

  • Important Stats

                    9.6 ppg 3.2 apg 8 rpg 2 spg 2 charges per game

  • Most memorable game in your career so far?

Against Detroit Northwestern 20 points 10 rebounds 8 assist took 4 charges .

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

It was a shaky start but we got it together towards the end of the year lost in the second round of districts to River Rouge .

  • Colleges that you would like to attend?

                      Iowa State , Oklahoma State , University of Michigan

  • Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Central Michigan ,Albany , U of D Mercy

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

                       I’m willing to do whatever it takes and I look to create for others first .

  • Strengths and areas you are improving in?

                       Strengths Ball handling , creating for others , getting in the paint with ease

                       Improving Shooting , finishing with contact , pull up jumper  

  • Goals for the upcoming AAU season?

                  To become a better leader and shooter .

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

                 Being the anchor and leader on and off the court .

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

                 A scrappy guard who will do anything to get the job done .

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

                Whatever college has my major , also rich college tradition , do I fit in the program , people around me on the team .

  • Most influential person in your life? Why?

                 My mother because she pushes me when nobody else does , she knows when I’m settling and I can go talk to her about anything .

  • Legacy you want to leave at your school?

                   A student that you should not only try to model your game after but a student that had grades and the work ethic in the classroom .

  • Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

                   I see myself playing professionally or becoming a personal trainer to help kids out to make it to the next level .

  • Highlight Tape

                Early Season highlights   

  • Fun/ interesting fact about you?

                 Great personality , fun to talk with , smart guy , play football also

  • Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

                 National Honor Society , All league , All area , spirit award , leadership award

  • Academic Information

                  3.1 gpa             

  • Contact Information

            My phone number (313 ) 718-5426

High School Coach Number (313) 598-0628 Vernon Crump

AAU Coach Number (734) 658-7430  Coach Mac

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