Grosse Pointe South’s Gordie Post talks Albion Commit

9 Apr
How does it feel to commit to Albion?
            -It feels great to have finally made my decision. It makes me feel as if I have put myself in a great position to succeed in my future.
 
What were some other schools recruiting you and what made you want to attend Albion?
–       The top two schools my recruitment came down to were Albion College and Benedictine University (Illinois).   I felt most comfortable with the coaches, players, and college as a whole.
What is your relationship with the coaches at Albion and do you know any of the players already there?
–       I really like the coaches.  They were generous enough to come watch me play a lot, and I took a overnight visit to campus a couple weeks ago and got to stay with the players and play in a open gym.
Did you visit the campus already?  If so, what did you like about it?
–       Ive visited campus a couple of times and like the historic feel of the buildings and the size of campus.
What makes you unique as a player? What will Albion be getting out of a player like you?
–       Being able to stretch the defense by being able to shoot the 3-pointer, but also play in the post.  An extremely hard worker who puts the team before myself.
 
Talk a little bit about your career at Grosse Pointe South. 
-.Was apart of senoir class who experience a 5-15 junior season and left our mark as the first team to win a Mac championship in more than 10 years and went 15-6 our senior year.  Excelled my senior year under first year head coach Troy Glasser.  First Team all Mac-Blue.
What will you look to add to the Albion program?
–A Hard working team player with high basketball I.Q with the desire to win
Who would you like to thank the most for getting you to where you are today?
My parents, and Head Coach Troy Glasser who’ve I’ve known since fourth grade CYO basketball.

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Spring AAU Schedule

5 Apr

puigHere are some events Michigan AAU teams will be partaking in the Spring portion of their schedule.

April 4-6: Swish n Dish, Milwaukee, WI.

April 4-6: Elite Invitational, Walled Lake, MI.

April 11-13: Grand Rapids Storm Classic, Grand Rapids, MI.

April 11-13: Motown Showdown, Walled Lake, MI.

April 12-13: Common Bond Classic, Ypsilanti, MI.

April 17-19: Michigan Invitational, Detroit, MI.

April 19: Capital Area Classic, Lansing, MI

April 25-27: King James Classic, Akron, OH.

April 25-27: Adidas Hoops Challenge, Wadsworth, OH.

April 25-27: Hoosier Jam Fest, Merrillville, IN.

May 2-4: Bill Hensley Memorial’s Spiece Run n Slam, Ft. Wayne, IN.

May 2-4: Warrior Jam Fest, Westland, MI.

May 9-11: Moneyball Shootout, Lansing, MI.

May 9-11: W. Michigan Lakers’ Tulip Tip Off, Holland, MI.

May 16-18: Camp Darryl Classic, Lansing, MI.

May 16-18: NY2LA Invitational, Milwuakee, WI.

May 23-25: Gym Rats Memorial Day Run n Slam, Ft. Wayne, IN.

May 23-25: Up North Challenge, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

May 23- May 25: Chicago Classic, Chicago, IL.

May 31- June 1: Playmakers Classic, Dearborn Heights, MI.

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10 Teams To Look Out for This AAU Season

5 Apr

AAU USA LogoAAU is back.  Michigan once again is loaded with some of the premier grassroots talent in the Midwest.  This isn’t necessarily a team ranking like a poll during the high school team season, instead, this is simply a list of teams to look out for this AAU circuit.

17U

The Family

REACH Legends

One Nation

ACB/Bankhoops

Grand Rapids Storm

Michigan Mustangs

Parallel 45

Michigan Warriors

Saginaw Underdawgs

Michigan Playmakers

16U

The Family

Reach Legends

Michigan Warriors

Michigan Mustangs – Carson

Michigan Mustangs – Woodruff

One Nation

Starts Basketball

Michigan Hurricanes

Hoop Grind Michigan

Detroit Showtime

15U

One Nation

Detroit Stars

Michigan Mustangs

The Family

ACB/Bankhoops

Michigan Warriors

REACH Legends

Grand Rapids Storm

Detroit Spartans

Triple Threat

Special thanks to Jeff McKinney for assisting in this post.  Please follow Jeff on Twitter: @McKinneysWorld

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Cass Tech’s Carpenter Commits to Cleveland State

3 Apr

kenny-carpenter-43d72e72793f57f7Cleveland, Ohio is home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Various bands who have roots from the Motor City have been lucky enough to have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.  And not to far from the Hall of Fame is the campus of Cleveland State, where another Detroiter will have his opportunity to rock on with his college career.

Cass Tech senior Kenny Carpenter, a 6’4″ guard/wing, has decided to continue his basketball playing career collegiately for the Vikings.  Cleveland State is no newcomer when it comes to finding prospects in the Metro Detroit area.  CSU boosted three players from Michigan on their 2013-2014 roster, most notably for Kenny, former Technecian forward Marlin Mason, currently a junior for Cleveland State.  Carpenter is also not the only player from Detroit in the Viking’s 2014 recruiting class, Detroit Douglass guard Terrell Hales committed to the Vikings earlier this past summer.

“We’re cool,” Kenny had to say about Hales.  “Been playing against him for a while, it’ll be fun to play with him.”

Another major selling point for Carpenter on Cleveland State was the relationship and comfort level he has built through the recruiting process with the basketball program.  CSU’s head and associate coach both have coaching ties to Michigan.  Carpenter feels his role as a complete guard, one who can score, facilitate, play defense, and rebound, will best serve him as his college career begins to develop.

“It (Cleveland State) fits me,” Carpenter went onto say, “I feel comfortable there.”  “I fit in with the players, and I like their system.”

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U of D Jesuit’s Spencer Sanders Talk John Carroll Commitment

31 Mar

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John Carroll went to University of Detroit Jesuit to pick up 2014 point guard commit Spencer Sanders.  Primarily a lockdown defender for the Cubs this season, Sanders will look to bring a defensive intensity to the Blue Streaks, and a pass first mentality at the college level.

 

 

How does it feel to commit to John Carroll?

Spencer: “It feels good. At first I was indecisive on whether or not I would want to attend there, but I researched the university daily and came away with some great information which later helped me in my decision.”

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

Spencer: “I wasn’t a highly recruited player, I did not even know if I would make it to the next level, but Adrian and Pine Manor College are the other colleges that contacted me in my Senior Year.  I had looks through my junior year but lost contact with the coaches.”

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

Spencer: “I have a very good relationship with the coaches. They came down and talked to me during school, and came to five of my games. It just showed their interest in me and it helped me in making my decision.

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

Spencer: “Yes I visited and I liked the environment, it reminded me a lot of the school I attend now. I am going back down to visit soon with teammates Nick Mutebi and Julian Morgan hoping to gain their commitments as well.”

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

Spencer: “I actually take pride in defense.  I feel like locking down opponents makes the difference in games because everyone can put up points. I am also a pass first guard which also makes me different.”

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

Spencer: “Amazing senior season. No one actually expected us to make it this far, but we had a very hardworking team.  The Postseason playoff run was exciting and something I’d never forget.  The most memorable game in the playoff run was when we defeated Romulus to make it to the Final Four.  So many positive emotions from the squad really showed how hard we worked.  Unfortunately, we did not complete our goals of winning a State Title, but we did make history.”

What will you look to add to the John Carroll program?

Spencer: “I look to bring intensity to JCU, offensively and defensively.  I look to help change the culture up there.”

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

Spencer: “Well first and for most I thank God for giving me the opportunity to continue to play. I thank my parents, team, coaching staff at UDJ, and my trainer Devon Knight. I also thank my Grandmother.  She wanted me to go there but was unable to tell me because she recently passed away.  Fortunately she told my uncle and my mother and that helped me make my final decision!”

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2013-2014 Coaches of the Year

31 Mar

images-6How can we not salute the generals who sacrifice their time and energy to lead some of the best teams in Michigan.

All-State Coaches: 

Keith Guy (Muskegon) Coach of the Year

Tobias Tuomi (Detroit Consortium)

Duane Graves (Bloomfield Hills)

Jermaine Jackson Sr. (Mt. Clemens)

Wydell Henry (Pershing)

Josh Tropea (Milan)

Clennie Brundidge (Southfield Christian)

Craig Covington Jr. (Allen Academy)

Dan Fife (Clarkston)

George Ward (Detroit Southeastern)

Greg McMath (Saginaw Arthur Hill)

Mark Kraatz (Allen Park Inter-City Baptist)

Chad Conklin (Wyoming Godwin Heights)

Ken Hiskes (Grand Rapids South Christian)

Pat Donnelly (University of Detroit Jesuit)

Nwamke Young (Detroit Frederick Douglass)

Greg Boler (Detroit Westside Christian)

Jarrett Smith (Romulus)

David Dixon (Cass Tech)

Mike Williams (Flint Beecher)

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2013-2014 All-State Teams and Individual Awards

28 Mar

puigThe State of Michigan during the 2013-2014 season was full of players that helped make the season memorable.  However, here is a few that stood out from the competitions this past season.

 

 

 

Overall All-State First Team:

DeShaun Thrower (6’1″ point guard Muskegon High School)

Josh Jackson (6’7″ wing Detroit Consortium High School)

Cassius Winston (6’1″ point guard University of Detroit Jesuit High School)

Deyonta Davis (6’9″ center Muskegon High School)

Justin Tillman (6’7″ forward Pershing High School)

Overall  All-State Second Team: 

Eric Davis (6’3″ point guard Saginaw Arthur Hill High School)

Darrell Davis (6’4″ combo guard Detroit Douglass Academy)

Edmond Sumner (6’4″ point guard Detroit Country Day High School)

Yante Maten (6’8″ forward Bloomfield Hills High School)

Aaron Foster-Smith (6’7″ forward Taylor Truman High School)

Senior All-State First Team:

Yante Maten (6’8″ forward Bloomfield Hills High School)

Edmond Sumner (6’4″ point guard Detroit Country Day High School)

Aaron Foster-Smith (6’7″ forward Taylor Truman High School)

DeShaun Thrower (6’1″ point guard Muskegon High School)

Justin Tillman (6’7″ forward Pershing High School)

Senior All-State Second Team:

Darrell Davis (6’4″ combo guard Detroit Douglass Academy)

Mory Diane  (6’3″ wing Pershing High School)

Jaleel Hogan (6’7″ forward Mt. Pleasant High School)

Darryl Bigham (6’4″ forward Detroit Southeastern High School)

Leonard Harper-Baker (6’5″ wing Detroit Southeastern)

Junior All-State First Team:

Latin Davis (5’10” point guard Milan High School)

Eric Davis (6’3″ point guard Saginaw Arthur Hill High School)

Deyonta Davis (6’9″ center Muskegon High School)

Nick Perkins (6’7″ forward Milan High School)

Jeron Rogers (6’7″ wing North Farmington High School)

Junior All-State Second Team:

Xavier Cochran (6’4″ wing Ann Arbor Huron High School)

Josh Davis (6’4″ wing Detroit Henry Ford High School)

Josh McFolley (6’0″ shooting guard Mt. Clemens High School)

Seth Dugan (6’11” center Otsego High School)

Bradley Brecthing (6’9″ center Cedar Springs High School)

Sophomore All-State First Team:

Josh Jackson (6’7″ wing Detroit Consortium High School)

Cassius Winston (6’1″ point guard University of Detroit Jesuit High School)

Austin Davis (6’9″ center Onstead High School)

Algevon Eichelberger (6’7″ forward Saginaw High School)

Kyle Woodruff (6’2″ shooting guard Holly High School)

Sophomore All-State Second Team:

Billy Thomas (5’10” shooting guard University of Detroit Jesuit High School)

Corey Allen (6’2″ point guard Ypsilanti High School)

Justin Turner (6’2″ point guard Detroit Renaissance High School)

Kamari Newman (6’3″ shooting guard East English Village High School)

Tristan Jackson (6’2″ combo guard West Bloomfield High School)

Freshman All-State First Team:

Brian Bowen (6’5″ wing Saginaw Arthur Hill High School)

Jermaine Jackson Jr. (5’6″ point guard Mt. Clemens High School)

Xavier Tillman (6’5″ forward Forest Hills Central High School)

Dylan Alderson (6’3″ guard Davison High School)

Donnie Tillman (6’6″ forward Cass Tech High School)

Freshman All-State Second Team:

Malik Ellison (5’8″ point guard Flint Beecher High School)

Levane Blake (6’7″ forward Flint Beecher High School)

Jack Ballantyne (6’7″ forward Warren De La Salle)

Ronquavius Southward (5’10” point guard Saginaw High School)

Matt Beachler (5’9″ shooting guard Lowell High School)

Players of the Year:

Senior: Yante Maten (6’8″ forward Bloomfield Hills High School)

Junior: Eric Davis (6’3″ Saginaw Arthur Hill High School)

Sophomore: Josh Jackson (6’7″ wing Detroit Consortium High School)

Freshman: Brian Bowen (6’5″ wing Saginaw Arthur Hill High School)

Overall Player of the Year: Josh Jackson (6’7″ wing Detroit Consortium High School)

Defensive Player of the Year: Deyonta Davis (6’9″ center Muskegon High School)

Rookie of the Year: Jermaine Jackson Jr. (5’6″ point guard Mt. Clemens High School)

Coach of the Year: Keith Guy (Muskegon High School)

Most Improved Player of the Year: Derek Murphy (6’5″ wing Warren Mott High School)

6th Man of the Year: Rob Edwards (6’2″ combo guard Cass Tech High School)

Special thanks to Jeff McKinney for the help with compiling the awards.  Please follow Jeff on Twitter: @McKinneysWorld

 

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From One Eagle to Another, Skyline’s Tristan Wilson Defines True EMU

27 Mar

WilsonWebAfter averaging 15.2 points, eight rebounds, and 4.2 blocks in his senior season for the Eagles of Ann Arbor Skyline, senior forward Tristan Wilson has decided to continue his basketball career at Eastern Michigan University.

The youngest of the four public high schools in Ann Arbor, expectations for Skyline were generally low at the beginning of the 2013-2014 high school season.  After an erratic 2-3 start to the season, the Eagles finished the season 15-5, making their way to the state quarterfinals before bowing out to Muskegon.  However, Skyline was able to defeat statewide ranked teams such as Ann Arbor Huron, and Kalamazoo Central.

“Best season in school history,” Tristan had to say.  “Won districts for the first time and regionals, and as a whole just made a better overall teammate and player.”

Eastern Michigan runs in Tristan veins.  His father, Theron Wilson, is the schools all-time leading shot blocker.  A second key piece for Tristan deciding to become an Eagle was because of the connection he developed with Head Coach Rob Murphy, and assistant coach Mike Brown.  His length, athleticism, and defensive presence were all selling points to the EMU basketball program, and sees himself a perfect fit in the Eagle 2-3 zone defense.

“I’ll be playing the 4 (position),” Tristan had to say.  “Athletic, long, in the left or right of the 2-3 (zone) kind of like Glen Bryant, one of their graduating seniors from this past season.”

Wilson is now the second in-state commit for the Eagles.  The first was Canton’s Jordan Nobles, a fellow 6’8″ long and athletic forward.

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Final Team Rankings for the 2013-2014 Season

24 Mar

puigIt’s been a great season, but all good things must eventually come to an end.

 

 

 

 

 

Statewide

1. Muskegon

2. Detroit Consortium

3. Bloomfield Hills

4. University of Detroit Jesuit

5. Pershing

6. Milan

7. Mt. Clemens

8. Romulus

9. Flint Carman-Ainsworth

10. Wyoming Godwin Heights

11. Jackson Lumen Christi

12. Clarkston

13. Kalamazoo Central

14. Southfield Christian

15. Detroit Southeastern

16. Cass Tech

17. Detroit Douglass

18. Saginaw Arthur Hills

19. Ypsilanti

20. Holt

21. Taylor Truman

22. Grand Rapids South Christian

23. Battle Creek Central

24. Otsego

25. Mt. Pleasant

26. Warren Mott

27. Wayland

28. Howell

29. Holland

30. Goodrich

Class A

1.  Muskegon

2. Bloomfield Hills

3. University of Detroit Jesuit

4. Pershing

5. Romulus

6. Flint Carman-Ainsworth

7. Clarkston

8. Kalamazoo Central

9. Detroit Southeastern

10. Cass Tech

11. Saginaw Arthur Hill

12. Ypsilanti

13. Holt

14. Taylor Truman

15.Battle Creek Central

16. Mt. Pleasant

17. Warren Mott

18. Howell

19. Holland

20. Grand Blanc

21. Dearborn Heights Crestwood

22. Walled Lake Central

23. Forest Hills Central

24. Ann Arbor Skyline

25. Warren De La Salle

Class B

1. Milan

2. Wyoming Godwin Heights

3. Jackson Lumen Christi

4. Detroit Douglass

5. Grand Rapids South Christian

6. Otsego

7. Wayland

8. Goodrich

9. Millington

10. Imlay City

11. Detroit Country Day

12. Comstock Park

13. Ferndale University

14. Holland Christian

15. Cadillac

16. Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy

17. Harper Creek Battle Creek

18. Mason County Central

19. Benton Harbor

20. Detroit Community

Class C

1. Detroit Consortium

2. Mt. Clemens

3. Pewamo-Westphalia

4. Muskegon Heights

5. Negaunee

6. Shelby

7. Flint Beecher

8. Detroit Allen Academy

9. Shelby

10. Homer

11. Oakland Christian

12. Detroit Loyola

13. Southfield Bradford

14. Homer

15. Southfield Bradford

Class D

1. Southfield Christian

2. Adrian Lenawee Christian

3. Cedarville

4. Battle Creek St. Phillip

5. Powers North Central

6. Boyne Falls

7. Peck

8. Bellaire

9. Allen Park Inter-City Baptist

10. Hillman

 

 

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Champions Are Crowned

23 Mar

Congratulations to the following schools on winning their respective state championships.

Class A: Muskegon 

Class B: Milan

Class C: Detroit Consortium

Class D: Southfield Christian

 

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