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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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Player Profile: Warren De La Salle’s Jack Ballantyne

5 Dec

•           Height, Weight, and position?

6’7 212 lbs. SF/PF

•           High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?
De La Salle Collegiate, Michigan Hurricanes, Class of 2017. 
•           Players you try to model your game after?
Magic Johnson because of the way he saw the floor so well and knew what was going on at all times.
•           Important Stats 
39 Points in an AAU game this summer.  Averaged 24 points 12 rebounds 4 assists in AAU this summer. 
•           Most memorable game in your career so far?
The game this summer against Team Thab.
•           Colleges that you would like to attend?
Duke, Michigan, UCLA, any others would be great to.
•           Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?
University of Iowa, Tulsa University, EMU, U of D, MSU.
•           What makes you unique from other players at your position?
I can handle the ball and cause mismatches for the defense because of my size.
•           Strengths and areas you are improving in?
Defensive positioning.  
•           How did the offseason go?
Very well, I had great showings at the ESPN 125 Prospect camp, making the top 25 national all-star game.  I also improved my vertical jump.
•           Goals for the upcoming season?
Start and contribute for my varsity team this upcoming year.
•           What role do you see your self having this year for your team?
I see myself contributing a quick energy boost for the team.  I will be able to come in the game and cause a mismatch for the defense using my size and outside shooting. 
•           What will a coach be getting out of you at the next level?
A hard worker who’s willing to set aside personal goals for the benefit of the team.
•           What will go into your decision about choosing a college?
How far it is from my family, and the program’s historic success.
•           Most influential person in your life? Why?
My Dad and my AAU coaches, they both push me to be great on and off the court.
•           Legacy you want to leave at your school?
Win a state championship and win Mr. Basketball.
•           Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
Still in the NBA with a degree in Engineering.
•           Fun/ interesting fact about you?
I love Reese Cups and am addicted to winning.
•           Academic Information
3.4 GPA
•           Contact Information
DAVID BALLANTYNE <dlballantyne@yahoo.com>;
Twitter: @jdb__3
Follow on Twitter: @PrepBallReport

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Lansing Eastern 2014 Tameron Baker’s Profile

9 Nov

download• Height, Weight, and position?

6’4″, 180 lbs, combo guard

• High School, summer team and Graduation Year?

Lansing Eastern High School, Elite Nation, and 2014

• Players you try to model your game after?

Paul George and Michael Kidd Gilchrist because they both can play different positions and aren’t afraid of guarding the best player on the other team.  Both are deadly in the open court

• Important Stats

15 points and 8 assist against Owosso.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

In the 4th grade all of the 5th graders got in trouble so I had to step up and play the whole game.  We lost that game 30-33 I scored over 20 of points we had. That was the day when I realized that basketball is my dream, playing against the best players around me.

• Colleges that you would like to attend? 

CMU, WMU, EMU, and MSU.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

GVSU, Albion, Northwood,  and Wayne State.

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

I’m a lot taller than everyone at my position and very long and athletic making me harder to guard.  Being able to play off the ball some plays , bringing the ball up  the court running point guard, grab  the ball off a rebound and push it up the court before the defense can get back and set up, and being able to go on the block on score. I pride myself on being able to score in different ways, always changing my game so I stay unpredictable.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Being able to play every position on the court, able to get the ball and go, stepping in and hitting the mid-range shot.  I’m always working on my dibbling and shooting the ball when I’m in the gym.

• How did the offseason go?

I was in the gym more than I ever was all my life, spending 6 hours at the gym doing workouts. I had a lot of people saying they were proud to see I was continually in the gym working.  After we lost to Everett in the first round, I went straight to the gym the next day and began working and never stopped.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

To bring Eastern back to a state power house it was years before.  Getting All Conference and winning the Conference.  But ultimately my season and all my hard work won’t mean anything if my teammates and I aren’t at the Breslin playing in and winning the state championship.

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

Being the leader, I’m going to have to be able to take over some time in the game and also keep feeding my other teammates the ball to get them going.

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

A player who is going to give everything I have on every play.  Someone who can play different position and also guard different positions on defense.

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

Fitting into the their system of playing and putting me in the best place to get better and develop into a better student-athlete.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My grandpa because he was the one who taught me how to play basketball and that nothing is ever achieved without hard work.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

Hard work and the want to win

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Owning my own physical training business with my degree in athletic training.                      

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

Hard working student and funny.

• Academic Information

3.06 GPA

• Contact Information

Cell Phone : 517-449-0583

Email: taneron14@gmail.com

 

 

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Gabriel Richard 2017 Yuri Alonte’s Profile

9 Nov

773e11150b392e7c3e993c6b20f561d6• Height, Weight, and position?

5’8, 135, PG

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Gabriel Richard, Downriver Spartans, Detroit Heat, 2017

• Players you try to model your game after?

Stephen Curry and Reggie Miller

• Important Stats

Last season averaged 18.5 ppg with 6 ast.

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

Last year dropped 29 and went 8/8 from the 3 point line.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

UCLA, Michigan, Notre Dame, U of D Mercy

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

None

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

I can shoot off the dribble, good court vison, high basketball IQ, and can create shots for myself.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

I am improving my ball handling and my mid range shot.  My court vision has also improved.

• How did the offseason go?

The offseason went well.  I just came off of football season, which was great conditioning.  I started going to the weight room more often and making myself bigger.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

I  want to put my school on the map and really make an impact.

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

I see myself being a spot up shooter and always picking my teammates up.  I always try to make the right play.

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

Coach will be getting a hard working kid who loves the game of basketball.  I’ll go out and give 110% every possession.

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

Definitely how far it is from my family.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

My dad because he was the first person to show me the game.  He really made me love it.  I learn all my moves from him and he always motivates me to do better.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

I want people to think of me and my team when they think of “Gabriel Richard.” I want to leave a winning tradition and really make an impact.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

NBA

• Highlight Tape

Still Editing

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I hate frogs and love to collect shoes.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

I pride myself in working hard, dreaming big, and staying humble.

• Academic Information

3.9 GPA

• Contact Information

Twitter – @yurialonte

Instagram – @ydizzles

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U of D Jesuit’s 2014 Nick Mutebi’s Profile

28 Oct

IMG_5352• Height, Weight, and position?

6’3’’,  195 lbs, Power Forward/Small Forward

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

U of D Jesuit, Michigan Blue Angels AAU, Class of 2014

• Players you try to model your game after?

Anderson Varejao, Victor Oladipo, Shane Battier, Luol Deng

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

By far winning ending the drought by winning the first Catholic League Basketball title in 21 years for U of D Jesuit.  Nothing beats that feeling of bringing home a well-deserved title against your rival.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

No target schools for me really. I just want to find a place that is the right fit for me, helps me improve my game, and most importantly gives me an excellent education and puts me closer to achieving my goals.

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Albion, Lake Forest College, Washington University in St. Louis, and Case Western Reserve University

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

My size by far.  I’m pretty undersized for my position, but what I lack in size, I make up for in skill, effort, and energy.  I pride myself in making the hustle plays that not many make, and I’m a defense first type of guy.  Also, I am an excellent rebounder.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

Strengths: Rebounding, off the ball defense, energy, and hustle

Areas of Improvement: ball handling, and jump shot range

• How did the offseason go?

A lot better than I planned. Got stronger, faster, and improved on all areas of my game.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

Beat Cleveland St. Ignatius and Toledo St. John’s, back-to-back Central Division Regular season champs, back-to-back A-B Catholic League Champs, repeat district champs, make it past regionals, and finally a trip to the Breslin Center for state playoffs.

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

Team capitan, top 5 in scoring, and top 3 in rebounding.

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

A kid with great character, and does nothing but gives his energy and heart for the sport he loves.  Plus, one who puts his academics first, works hard, and is just a great team player.

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

Location, academic program at the College/University, and whether or not the school has the major I intend on studying in school.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

By far it is my parents. Both of them grew up in Uganda, a country in Africa, and came over to America for education and to live a better life. The fact that they worked so hard for me and my brothers to live a good life helps motivate me to work as hard as they did, and to achieve all of my dreams.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

Part of the class who changed the culture of sports at U of D Jesuit.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Hopefully finished with medical school, and a doctor of some sorts working in sports medicine.

• Highlight Tape

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I referee soccer and I’m a member of the National Honor Society.  Also, people say that I am a really good dodgeball player.

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

Scholar-Athlete Award

• Academic Information

3.7 GPA, ACT – 24

• Contact Information

Email: nickmutebi34@gmail.com

Phone: 313-289-3362

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Cass Tech 2016 Donnell Alexander’s Profile

28 Oct

• Height, Weight, and position?

5’8″, 155 Ibs  PG

• High School, Summer team and Graduation Year?

Cass Technical High School, 2016  ASAP Blazers

 

• Most memorable game in your career so far?

When I had my first 20 points in Ohio.

• Colleges that you would like to attend?

Ohio State, Oregon, and UCLA

• Colleges that have shown interest in you so far?

Temple

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

I am a correctable player.

• Strengths and areas you are improving in?

My feet are starting to get quicker.

• How did the offseason go? 

Good, I got a lot of work.

• Goals for the upcoming season?

To jump higher and shoot better.

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

It might be another learning experience for me.

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

A great student athlete willing to do whatever it takes.

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

Which play style fits me best.

• Most influential person in your life? Why?

Chris Paul because he was on j.v and was an All-American who made it big.

• Legacy you want to leave at your school?

To work hard and be one of the greatest at my school.

• Where do you see yourself in 15 years?

Living in a big house in a beautiful city.

• Fun/ interesting fact about you?

I love to eat!

• Awards, Accomplishments, other comments?

City Champions, City Runner up, basketball captain.

• Academic Information

4.0

• Contact Information

1-313-523-8148

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