2014 July Live Evaluation Schedule

7 Jul

After a month long hiatus of travel basketball, July is here, which means it is time for the annual July Live Evaluation Period for high school players.  College coaches from all levels of play will watch and evaluate players first hand at tournaments across the country for three weeks of tournaments.  Below is a list of tournaments Michigan teams will partake in during the Summer.  If a tournament for your team is missing, please do not hesitate to bring the error to our attention.

Adidas Invitational: July 9-13th, Indianapolis, Indiana

Battle of the Best: July 10th-13th, Atlanta, Georgia

Brawl for the Ball: July 10-13th, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Chicago Summer Jam: July 11-13th, Romeoville, Illinois

EYBL Finals – Peach Jam: July 16-20th, North Augusta, South Carolina

NY2LA Summer Jam: July 16-20th, Milwuakee, Wisconsin

Under Armour Finals: July 16-20th, Atlanta, Georgia

Peach State Summer Showcase: July 16-20th, Aiken, South Carolina

Indy Ball Classic: July 17-20th, Indianapolis, Indiana

Adidas All-In: July 18-20th, Cincinnati, Ohio

Fab 48: July 23-27th, Las Vegas, Nevada

Super 64: July 23-27th, Las Vegas, Nevada

Las Vegas Classic: July 23-27th, Las Vegas, Nevada

GRBA National Championships: July 24-27th, Fort Wayne, Indiana

 

 

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Southeastern 2014 guard D’Cari Charleston Talks Chadron State Decision

7 Jul

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Detroit Southeastern shooting guard D’Cari Charleston was a key factor for his Jungaleers capturing the PSL East Division championship, and PSL League Runner Up.  Charleston will continue his basketball career at Division 2 Chadron State, in Chadron, Nebraska.

 

 

How does it feel to commit to Chadron?

D’Cari: It Felt Great, Knowing I’m Going To A Good Program.

What were the coaches reaction to hearing when you committed?

D’Cari: The Coaches Were Very Excited And Can’t Wait Until I Get There.

What were some other schools recruiting you? And what made Chadron different?

D’Cari: East Central University , Wayne State University And Langston University. Chadron Just Seems To Be A Better Fit For My Style Of Play.

Did you visit the campus? If so, what did you like about it? Do you know any of the players already on the team?

D’Cari: No & There Is One Player From Saginaw That I’ve Played Against During High School .

What is the school’s plan for you in their program?

D’Cari: To Develop Me Into A Better Basketball Player.

How did your senior season at Southeastern go?

D’Cari: My Senior Year Went Well.

What will you bring to Chadron State as far as basketball wise, and off the court?

D’Cari: I Would Bring Energy And Toughness. Also Another Scoring Option. Overall Bring Character To The Team.

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

D’Cari: I Would Like To Thank God. Also, I Would Like To Thank My High School Coaches And Teammates.

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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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