EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on May 15, 2015 16:26:52 GMT -5
www.vantagehoops.com/news_article/show/515324?referrer_id=1102873Justice Kithcart - Andrew Wiggins Team Loaded..
Kithcart (pictured above) was the leader for Virginia Episcopal School on their way to the state championship game, and he's been a stud on the Adidas Gauntlet circuit for Team Loaded so far this year.
"It's such a high level of talent, and everyone plays hard every game," Kithcart said about playing in the Gauntlet.
A scrappy 6-foot-1 point guard, Kithcart is a blur in transition and a strong finisher through traffic. He's a true point guard that reads defenses, adapts well to different systems, and creates for others off the bounce.
What makes him so effective as a leader, however, is the chip he plays with. He's a tenacious on ball defender, where he moves his feet well and hounds ball handlers the length of the court. He's got terrific lateral quickness, and an alpha dog mentality no matter who's on the other side of him. "I feel like my mentality separates me from a lot of guards," Kithcart said. "I have that dog in me, and I'm going to go hard at whoever is in front of me."
Kithcart has already seen his recruitment pick up this spring, picking up offers from Duquesne and Towson to bring his total to eight. He also says some high-majors have shown interest in him, including Virginia Tech, Indiana and Vanderbilt. - See more at: www.vantagehoops.com/news_article/show/515324?referrer_id=1102873#sthash.7sjtBqu4.dpufMaybe a kid to keep an eye on this summer, ESPN & Rivals has him listed as a 3 star kid..
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Post by eastcoastteddy58 on May 15, 2015 17:28:06 GMT -5
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Post by EtomicB on May 15, 2015 17:40:42 GMT -5
Shamorie Ponds, PG, NY Lightening: Ponds brings a lot to the table at the point guard position and had a lot of impressive moments on Friday. He’s terrific in transition due to his ball skills, feel and craftiness. In the half court, he used his vision to create for others. What Ponds may have done best was defend on and off the ball. He stayed in front of whoever he was guarding, but in help defense, if anyone threw a bad pass in his area, Ponds would snatch it and take it the other direction for two points. scouthoops.scout.com/story/1545192-eybl-houston-trent-goes-off-top-performers?s=75Had 7 stls averaging 4 a game...
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EtomicB
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Post by EtomicB on May 15, 2015 21:20:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2015 11:45:25 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2015 11:46:51 GMT -5
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Post by justsaying on May 16, 2015 17:41:43 GMT -5
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Post by EtomicB on May 16, 2015 21:31:21 GMT -5
www.vantagehoops.com/news_article/show/515324?referrer_id=1178989Aamir Simms - Andrew Wiggins Team LoadedAnother state champion, Simms sometimes flew under the radar this past high schools season, as he played alongside coveted 2016 big man Mamadi Diakite at Blue Ridge. This summer, though, he's front and center with the Team Loaded 16U group. And odds are, he'll get noticed, as there's no hiding the talent and tools Simms has and he's only going to get better.
A broad and long 6'8 forward, Simms has an intriguing mix of skill, strength, and feel for a four man. He can rebound and finish in traffic, he can shoot out to 18 feet, and he can score and pass from the low block or high post areas.
He also has a very impressive understanding of the game at such a young age. His transfer to Blue Ridge from Fluvanna was apparently seemless on the court, and that can be attributed to his high basketball IQ. Simms received his first offer from Hofstra this spring, but that will only be the beginning. He's going to be one of the most desirable players Virginia has to offer.
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Post by EtomicB on May 16, 2015 21:48:51 GMT -5
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Post by Talos on May 17, 2015 9:26:45 GMT -5
Very happy to see the staff is still trying to bring in another guard for next year.
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Post by Talos on May 17, 2015 9:30:40 GMT -5
Yaboy, you were right about him. The more I see, the more I like him. I would like to get another true 5 for 2016, but this kid looks versatile, strong, and athletic. Is the staff looking at him? I know we're recruiting Diakite, but I think Javin is a much better fit for our system.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2015 12:04:54 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2015 12:06:35 GMT -5
Yaboy, you were right about him. The more I see, the more I like him. I would like to get another true 5 for 2016, but this kid looks versatile, strong, and athletic. Is the staff looking at him? I know we're recruiting Diakite, but I think Javin is a much better fit for our system. No I don't think so, and probably no space for him tbh. Also not 100% sure but I don't think Diakite is still listing/considering us fwiw...
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2015 12:30:49 GMT -5
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Post by SFHoya99 on May 19, 2015 14:17:27 GMT -5
I love the denial of all the Kentucky fans.
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Post by gutuna on May 19, 2015 15:26:29 GMT -5
I love the denial of all the Kentucky fans. Yes. As if it was difficult to see how little integrity he has. When he leaves, he will deny it until the moment he shows up at the press conference for the new job.
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Post by njhoya78 on May 19, 2015 15:45:35 GMT -5
He'll never make the move to the "pros." He could never stay within the NBA salary cap for his roster.
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Post by hoyainspirit on May 19, 2015 19:57:16 GMT -5
As a Pelicans fan, at first I was like "Oh no, pls no", but I'm warming to the idea. Still don't think it's going to happen.
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Post by EtomicB on May 21, 2015 7:19:29 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2015 11:31:09 GMT -5
Zach Norvell
On the recruiting front, Norvell has taken a few campus visits, and could be back out for some more trips in the months ahead.
"I've been to Kansas, Illinois, Bradley," he said. "Others asking me to visit are Florida State, New Mexico, Oregon , Xavier, St. Louis and Georgetown."
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