RECRUITING NEWS/UPDATES

[RDF]

Putting it up here and that way we can put all of the updates from Nike Camp, Reebok Camp, and AAU Events--Peach Jam and Vegas Week in one thread and avoid taking up the entire board with individual threads--unless a player commits.

Anyone who has any info from the camps--post it here!

1. Hollis Thompson and DaShonte Riley will be attending the LeBron James Camp which starts tomorrow.

2. Most of the Hoya targets we know of--will be in Ohio at the LeBron Camp--Tristan Spurlock, Roscoe Smith, Tyler Thornton, Josh Hairston, Markel Starks, Eric Atkins, etc...

3. Terrell Vinson is one target I know will be at Reebok Camp.

4. Expect to see some new names start listing Hoyas-they usually come out this time of year--so feel free to list them as well.

It all kicks off this weekend and will be going strong through end of Month--so with recruiting/Kenner/Team USA with III/Hoya targets on the team--we'll have a lot to discuss and figured it worked pretty well last Summer--so let's do it again!

I know HoyaSkin, IDHoya, and our guy at the Reebok Camp MJGHoya, who consistently provides great updates/info have helped in past--and hope to see them continue to do so--I'll post whatever I can get and maybe if we're lucky Balla will return at some point and share his insights. He's likely still trying to find his way back from Bloomington from his escort of Story to Crean-ville. ;D

[SirSaxa]

Jul 4, 2008 14:01:03 GMT -5 RDF said:

He's likely still trying to find his way back from Bloomington from his escort of Story to Crean-ville. ;D

LOL!

And never was a trip more worthwhile!

[MJGHoya]

I wish I was going to the Lebron camp instead.

The Reebok U roster can be found at the following link:

www.prepchamps.com/files/2008_RAAC_Player_List.pdf

The guys I'm most interest in watching are:
- Dominic Cheek - if he is there.
- CJ Fair
- Jerian Grant
- Victor Oladipo
- Terrel Vinson
- Karron Johnson

[SirSaxa]

Won't Cheek be with the USA team at the same time?

[MJGHoya]

Yeah - he is listed on the roster, but I think he will be with the USA team. That is why I wrote "if he is there". Perhaps he will show up for one day.

[RDF]

CJ Fair will be there watching-but he tore an ACL and is out until November.

[MJGHoya]

I'll be at Rbk U on Tuesday. Someone I know is already there interviewing players. He told me he spoke to a few players that are listing Gtown among their leaders. I'll have more details later, but one of the players was Terrell Vinson.

Also, I asked him about CJ Fair. He spoke to him and said he had no idea that CJ was injured & thought he would be playing. I guess I'll know for sure on Tuesday.

[RDF]

Dajuan Summers is listed as being at LeBron Camp--as is DaShonte Riley, Roscoe Smith, Jason Morris,Doron Lamb, BUT--no Tyler Thornton, Eric Atkins, Josh Hairston--who must have decided to attend the Adidas Event, and surprisingly no Hollis Thompson--although maybe he'll get a waiver due to fact he was at Team USA tryouts--but think these announcements are from the kids who showed up/checked in yesterday.

BTW---DaShonte Riley is listed at 7'0 on the official LeBron James Camp roster provided by Nike. I know one nut who will love that.

[SirSaxa]

Jul 6, 2008 16:39:30 GMT -5 RDF said:

Dajuan Summers is listed as being at LeBron Camp--as is DaShonte Riley, Roscoe Smith, Jason Morris,Doron Lamb, BUT--no Tyler Thornton, Eric Atkins, Josh Hairston--who must have decided to attend the Adidas Event, and surprisingly no Hollis Thompson--although maybe he'll get a waiver due to fact he was at Team USA tryouts--but think these announcements are from the kids who showed up/checked in yesterday.

BTW---DaShonte Riley is listed at 7'0 on the official LeBron James Camp roster provided by Nike. I know one nut who will love that.

Well, he treats a lot of "nuts".
But then again, some people might suggest that those who spend the amount of time that we do on this board and regarding this team.... might be just a tad on the nutty side too!

Thanks for the update.

[hoyaboya]

roster with sizes? I'd like to see how the kids actually measured. Thanks in advance.

[RDF]

Does anyone have a Scout.com account? If so--please list some Hoya related stuff for us. You don't have to give anything that would violate premium content rules-but just something like school list, etc.....

As for updates from camps via Rivals:

1. Hoyas have 2 Assistants at the Adidas it takes 5 tournament--tracking DC Assault--(Hairston, Thornton, etc...)

2. Josh Hairston said he doesn't have a leader--despite rumors he does. Down to UVA, VA Tech, Georgetown, Ohio State, and Duke.

3. Tyler Thornton listed schools he's interested in--but Georgetown was one of the few to have offered.

4. Jason Morris had a strong showing at the Nike Camp--where Hoyas have 1 assistant--(remember III is not able to go out while helping with Team USA)

5. Roscoe Smith had a bunch of attention--gave a huge school list--but Hoyas weren't mentioned--however he also told the Rivals guy "many other schools are involved". Don't overreact to this update--this is typical of Rivals.

Things should pick up now--and again--if anyone can help that has a Scout.com account--please feel free to do so.

[hoyaboya]

From Scout:

While John Henson was the consensus player of the day at LeBron camp, DaShonte Riley matched up fairly well against him when they played each other. Mentioned Riley dunking on Henson on one end, then Henson dunking on Riley on the other. But sounded like DaShonte held his own.

Re: Roscoe Smith, Dave Telep said he "looks young" and projects as a top 15 player in the class of 2010.

Dante Taylor watched by Calhoun and 3 Big East assistants (Louisville, Syracuse and Pittsburgh). Taylor's offensive rebounding stood out.

Jason Morris described as smooth.

At Adidas event in Cincinnati, class of 2010 big man Josh Smith impressed with his size and finishing ability. Claimed to have shot 75% from the field during the high school season.

[HoyaSkin]

From Scout GBW's Lebron James Camp Day 1 Recap:

Dashonte Riley 7-0, 220 & Donovan Kirk 6-8, 213 Detroit Country Day – The Yellow Jackets would have been good this year even if they didn’t add Ray McCallum to the fold. With him now on the roster and the duo of Riley & Kirk inside, they will be extremely tough to beat. We cannot say that enough. Riley looks more interested at his camp, and whene he is interested, he is a factor. He showed the ability to hit the ten-footer, cashing in from that distance on numerous occasions. Defensively he blocked and altered shots around the rim by anyone not named John Henson (Henson was the best player on day one). If Riley’s desire ever catches up with his skill level, watch out. He has not shown that consistently enough. That will be the determining factor for his success on the hardwood at Georgetown.

[hoyaboya]

From ESPN.com Insider:

DaShonte Riley, 6-11, C
Riley responded to Henson's aggressively play with some impressive play of his own in their one-on-one match-up. He used his quick leaping ability to aggressively rise up for dunks when he received the ball around the basket. He also connected on a couple of jump shots, showing his ability to step away from the basket. Riley also contested shots very effectively during stretches, but he could increase his defensive intensity and hit the boards with more vigor on both ends.

Dante Taylor, 6-8, PF
Taylor uses his quick leaping ability and athleticism to make plays around the basket. He hits the board, especially on the offensive end with a great amount of effort. Taylor also runs the court very well and typically finishes off breaks above the rim.

[RDF]

Great stuff guys--thanks for picking up the Scout Hoya related info!

[hoyaboya]

From Scout on Day Two of LeBron and Adidas camps:

Not much to be found on DaShonte Riley in today's updates.

Dante Taylor continues to play very well at the LeBron camp.

Josh Smith, class of 2010 center from Washington state, outplayed class of 2009 stud Derrick Favors in a head-to-head matchup. Mentioned Georgetown as one of the schools recruiting him along with the entire Pac-10, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Indiana and Tennessee.

Class of 2011 F Jordan Goodman played well for DC Assault. Moves well for his size at 6'8".

Josh Hairston listed 5 schools: Duke, Ohio State, Virginia, Georgetown and Virginia Tech. Georgetown had an assistant at one of his games, while Duke, OSU and Virginia Tech had head coaches there.

[RDF]

According to Rivals--here's a few names that I'd seen--go off/on--but are back to being mentioned

1. Durand Scott--a teammate of Doron Lamb--and said he's heard from Hoyas in last Month again.

2. JD Weatherspoon--an undersized PF for Ohio AAU team 16U--about 6'6 and a great athlete/leaper who is trying to expand his game. Physically tough--and has repeatedly mentioned Hoya interest.

3. Taran Buie--played well and took it to Phil Pressey

4. Michael Gilchrist--Hoyas have tracked him hard apparently--had an "easy 30" in a game without forcing a thing.

5. LeBryan Nash was compared to Ron Artest in game/frame--mentioned Hoyas again. Class of '11.

6. Josh Smith mentioned Hoyas in 2 other team updates I read on Rivals--he's really making a push for top player in '10. Dropped some weight and really playing dominant on glass/in paint.

[idhoya]

RDF,

Is Phil Pressey Paul's son?

[tonydeals]

Jul 8, 2008 13:20:26 GMT -5 idhoya said:

RDF,

Is Phil Pressey Paul's son?

Yes, he is.

[idhoya]

I always thought those Bucks teams were underrated. Pressey, Moncrief, Alvin Robertson, who was the other cat? Not Fred Roberts.