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Evanston Holiday Report- January 5th, 2009

 

Evanston Township High School came into the season ranked 14th in the state. Coming off a 3rd place finish in the state last year and with an influx of new young talent, expectations were high for the Wildkits. However they have been plaugued by turnover issues, outside shooting woes, selfishness, and inconsistency, and the result has been a quite sluggish start to the season.

 

Click Here to read all about the latest scoop on ETHS

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 Troynell Adams Will Try a New Path- January 4th, 2009

 

Troynell Adams, a 2009 ultra athletic wing who played the first semester for Coach Wolf Nelson at Farragut Career Academy, has made an unprecedented decision that is unique to all of high school basketball. Adams has left the Admiral squad and Chicago all together and is now currently attending classes at Carl Albert State College in Poteau, OK.

 

Click Here to read all about Troynell and his unusual journey

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Two of the Top Holiday Tournaments- December 24th, 2008

 

As always, the level of play over the holiday break in Illinois is at an elite level. Many teams find their rhythm over the holidays that eventually carries them far into the state playoffs. Here are the schedules for what are arguably the top two holiday tournaments in the state.

 

Click Here to see the opening round pairings for the Proviso West Holiday Tournament

 

Click Here to see the opening round games for the Big Dipper Holiday Tournament

 

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Christmas Comes Early for the Illini Community- December 19th, 2008

  Class of 2011 point guard Tracy Abrams felt the time was right to make a decision on where he will be playing college basketball, so he pulled the trigger on the University of Illinois, giving the Illini basketball program some extra holiday joy. Abrams, a 6-1 point guard in its truest form, can do a little bit of everything on the floor skill wise, but arguably Abram’s best attributes to his game are his intangibles: his willingness to win, his mindset, and his leadership.

  Click Here to watch an exclusive video interview with the newest member of the Illini basketball community

 

Click Here to read about Tracy and his commitment

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  MPS Blog Updates December 19th, 2008

Luke Scarlatta-   Click Here to read about Luke's recruitment and his goals for his senior season

 

Fenwick vs. OPRF- Click Here to read about the best high school rivalry no one talks about

 

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Antonio Johnson: The Most Explosive Player in the State- December 16th, 2008

The term “athletic” gets tossed around a lot in sports. People refer to those who can run decently fast and jump to an average height as “athletic” people. Have no fear; Antonio Johnson has officially re-defined the term “athletic” for us. The definition: A person who has a vertical jump of over 40 inches, can run the length of a basketball court in a fraction over three seconds, and scores a mind boggling 122.47 on the SPARQ rating test. For those who do not know the significance of the results that Antonio received on his SPARQ test, think about this. Antonio achieved a higher SPARQ rating than NBA players Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard. If someone ever asks you for the definition of the word “athletic” and you are at a loss of words, just respond plain and simply, “Antonio Johnson.”

Click Here to Read All About Antonio Johnson

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Player Journals- December 4th, 2008
The 2008-2009 season is under way and we have an exciting new set of players writing journals throughout this year, updating us on everything from wins and losses, to recruitment, to their private life. Our first two journal entries come from Winston Williams and Zander Culver. Both are players that are going from role player on last years team to becoming "the man" this year, and Zander also talks about signing his letter of intent with a national champion. Sorry, these journals are a few days old, as IllinoisHSBasketball.com has been having some computer issues...

CLICK HERE for Zander Culver Journal #1

 

CLICK HERE for Winston Williams Journal #1

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"Next year I will be attending Iowa State." Chris Colvin commits!

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE STORY ON CHRIS' COMMITMENT

 

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CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PACKAGE EXPOSURE LEAGUE FRO/SOPH ALL LEAGUE TEAMS AND AWARDS
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CHRIS COLVIN TO SIGN TODAY, HIS BIRTHDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, 2008.




CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT IT





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Kyler Market Journal #4- November 14th, 2008
Few players raised their stock this fall as much as Kyler Market did by playing in the Full Package Exposure League Market went from being a little known small college prospect to proving that he is deserving of some D1 attention thanks to his strong play.
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Cameron Hill Is Breaking Out- November 14th, 2008
Lately, I’ve been writing articles about players who aren’t getting as much publicity as they deserve. Since Illinois is the best high school basketball state in the country, there are many players who fly under the radar simply because there are so many other prospects. Count Cameron Hill in that bunch. The lone returning starter from a Lincoln Way East squad that graduated four key seniors, Hill was overshadowed last season. He decided that the best way to get more publicity was to train harder than ever. Well, the hard work has finally begun to pay off. After several stellar showings at the Full Package Exposure League brought to you by Illinoishsbasketball.com, Hill is a fast rising prospect and a hot commodity amongst small schools looking for a scorer.

Click Here to read all about Cam Hill

Click Here to see a highlight video of Cam Hitting 7 threes in a game
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Paris Gulley: Singing Late and Looking to Return Downstate- November 12th, 2008

Class of 2009 guard Paris Gulley is ready to build off last year's class 2A state runner-up finish when his Peoria Manuel Rams got knocked off 56-42 to North Lawndale in the state championship game. Gulley is a 6-2 combo guard with a slick handle, and a mid-range jumper that at times can be deadly. With the first official day of practice underway, Gulley is excited about what the season holds.  

Click Here to read all about Gulley

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Kyle Cain Commits- November 12th, 2008

Click Here to read all about Cain's Commitment

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Zeke Schneider Weighing Options- November 10th, 2008
Class of 2009 forward/center Zeke Schneider of Metamora is without a doubt one of the top remaining post presences left on the board in the state of Illinois. Schneider stands at 6 foot 9 inches and a robust 215 lbs with an arsenal of post moves and a good motor. While many programs throughout the state are finishing up their offseason conditioning programs and going through preseason workouts, Schneier and his teammates at Metamora are not only doing that but also adapting to their new coach, Jim Youngman.

Click Here to read all about Zeke, and the schools that have offered him
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Jeremy Jones: Prepping for Oak Hill and Taking Visits- November 9th, 2008
Class of 2009 combo guard Jeremy Jones of Simeon High School is poised to come into his own and breakout this upcoming season after a stellar fall and summer. Jones is a long 6 foot 2 inches with an uncanny ability to knock down shots from long range, and the kid is clutch. With Simeon’s first game in nearly a month’s time, when they will square off with national powerhouse Oak Hill Academy at the Marshall County Hoopfest, Jones is steadily prepping for the season and weighing his college choices.
Click Here to read all about Jones
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Matt Vogrich wins Full Package MVP- November 7th, 2008
If Full Package had a poster boy, it would be Matt Vogrich. The shaggy haired baller from Lake Forest High School looks more like he belongs on a surf board than a basketball court, and that is why we love him. When he walked into his first Full Package AAU practice as a 7th grader everyone knew he could shoot the ball, but I don’t even think he knew how far he could ride this basketball thing. From throwing down dunks, to winning tournament championships, to working toward a 4.7 GPA, to earning a scholarship to Michigan, Matt Vogrich exemplifies what hard work, and a little Full Package can do. Vogrich capped off his stellar FP career by earning MVP honors of the Full Package Exposure League brought to you by Illinoishsbasketball.com.
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Aussie Angus Brandt Talks Recruiting- November 4th 2008
6-10 Australian import Angus Brandt is one of the most sought after post prospects in the nation. Not only does Angus now reside right in my backyard, in Chicago’s north suburbs, but the Lake Forest Academy stud was a standout in the Full Package Exposure League brought to you by Illinoishsbasketball.com. Angus took a visit to Oregon State recently with fellow Aussie Rhys Murphy (a trip I will have more on later), and I got a chance to talk recruiting with Brandt right before the visit…

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Class of 2009 Rankings: 5 Comments- November 4th, 2008
I was recently looking at my latest class of 2009 rankings, and as is the case every time I make rankings, I realized I made a few decisions I wish I could take back, some players I wish I had put on/left off, and of course there are some decisions that may have been questionable to the public that I should probably explain. Here we go…

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Kyree Jones Out To Prove The Haters Wrong-November 3rd, 2008
Kyree Jones has arrived in Houston, Texas. The former Chicago Julian and Indianapolis Lawrence North Star and son of former Chicago State Head Coach Kevin Jones will be attending Christian Life academy after being ruled ineligable to play high school ball in Indiana due to a messy transfer. There was much controversy surrounding the ruling, so I decided to get the real story from the player himself, unfiltered and unedited… the Mouthpiecesports.com way. In the interview he talks about the transfer, his image, and why IU and Purdue are scared to recruit him..
Click Here To See The Interview

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greg Tucker Is Ready For a Fresh Start- October 30th, 2008
If there is one thing in the world that Greg Tucker regrets, it is his lack of effort in the classroom at Whitney Young. Greg never thought that a basketball player could really mess up his grades to the point that he wouldn't see the floor, feeling almost “invincible”. As long as he performed well on the court, Greg had always been satisfied. Once report cards rolled around freshmen year and sophomore year, he finally realized what had occurred. Since his grades were so poor he knew he needed a fresh start, so he transferred to Lincoln Park to “start over." Not only is he improving academically, but as demonstrated by his strong play in the Full Package Exposure League brought to you by Illinoishsbasketball.com, his game is also improving leaps and bounds.

Click Here to read all about Greg Tucker
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Kendrick Morse Journal #3- October 30th, 2008
I have stated this numerous times, and have mantained my stance over the past two years when it comes to Kendrick Morse. The kid just doesn't get enough love, considering his talent level. I take pride in my website being one that recognizes gets who play with heart, passion, and love for the game, and Morse has all of these. On top of all this, that kid's got straight SWAG on the court. He decided recently that once he passes the ACT, he knows what school is right for him. He announces in his journal.

Click Here for Kendrick Morse Journal #3

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MPS Blog Updates- October 29th, 2008

Shaun Pratl- Click Here for "Pratl Explains EIU Commitment"

Danhi Wilson- Click Here for "Wilson Picks Up First Offer"

Sondale Conner- Click Here for "Conner Talks Simeon Basketball"


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Shaun Pratl-Click Here for "We Saw This One Coming: Pratl Pulls The Trigger"
 

Shaun Pratl- Click Here for "Pratl Comments on Official Visits"

Duje Dukan- Click Here for "Big Time Sleeper Picks Up Big 12 Offer"
Chasson Randle- Click Here for "Randle Talks About Wisconsin Visit"



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MPS Blog Updates- October 23rd, 2008

Dan Lopez- Click Here for "Lopez Commits to Sac State"

Malcolm Herron- Click Here for "The Best Player You Know Nothing About"






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MPS Blog Updates- October 22nd, 2008

Jacob Williams- Click Here for "Williams Resurfaces At Bartlett"

Karl Madison- Click Here for "Madison Talks Northwestern Visit" 

Malcolm Hill-Bey- Click Here for "Freshman Sensation Already Recieving College Attention"





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Zilijan Jones: Getting Out- October 22nd, 2008
Zilijan "Zee" Jones is not your average west side kid. He grew up with one thing on his mind. The 5 foot 7 guard from North Lawndale knew he needed basketball since he was a 5th grader growing up on Chicago's west side, he needed it if he was going to achieve that one thing that was on his mind. While Zee saw his middle school friends and teammates start selling drugs and joining gangs, leaving their childhood hopes and dreams a distant memory, Zee worked, because he had one thing on his mind. He didn't bank on making the NBA, and he didn't let the frustration get to him when his cousin John (Mills- pictured below) shot up to be seven inches taller than him in the seventh grade. No, Zee just worked, because he always had one thing on his mind. To get out. And now his dream is finally coming true.

Click Here to read Zilijan's incredible story
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Michael Haynes and More- Breaking News- MPS Blog- October 22nd, 2008

Michael Haynes has resurfaced, and has done so at a school no one expected him to end up at. His teammates include two very tall African imports and some stellar guards you've never heard of. This is a CPL school.

Click Here to find out all about the best team you haven't heard about


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MPS Blog Updates- October 22nd, 2008

Click Here for "Mike Black Wants Fenwick In Top 25"

Click Here for "Matt Salter Looking For His First Offer"

Click Here for "Bibbs Goes From Bench To Spotlight With Transfer"

 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook Chatting with Jack Cooley- MPS Blog- October 21st, 2008
Click Here to read my latest blog post about Jack Cooley. Jack is a funny kid, and makes some bold statements about one of his teammates. We also did some word association.






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Conrad Krutwig Commits- MPS Blog- October 20th, 2008
6 foot 6 senior forward Conrad Krutwig of Jacobs High School verbally committed to Head Coach Dave Boots and the University of South Dakota of the Great West Conference. Krutwig chose to commit after taking a visit to the campus is Vermilion, South Dakota two weeks ago. Next year will be South Dakota’s first as a division one school.
Click Here to read all about the commitment
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Michael Di Gregorio Journal #2- October 20th, 2008

One of the most underrated guards in the state dropped a journal about the upcoming school season, his recruitment, and everything else Di Gregorio. It's a great journal from a great kid.

Click Here to read Mike Di Gregorio Journal #2





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Rajsaun Thompson and Brian Conway- MPS Blog- October 19th, 2008
Class of 2009 Bloom Township stars Rajsaun Thompson and Brian Conway (Northern Iowa Commit) were arrested last week for felony charges. Click Here to read my thoughts and feelings on the tragic events that transpired, as well as their parents reactions.





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Jacob Williams- MPS Blog- October 19th, 2008
Class of 2011 star Jacob Williams will be looking for a new school, as he has been kicked out of St. Pats. Click Here to read more on the story, and to get Jacob's thoughts and feelings on the situation and his future.






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Wayne Blackshear- MPS Blog- October 19th, 2008
Click Here to read about Wayne Blackshear's expectations for his visit to Texas, and how he felt about his visit to Illinois.
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Chris Colvin- MPS Blog- October 19th, 2008

Click Here to read Chris Colvin's thoughts on his recent official visit to Iowa State.

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Brandon Spearman- MPS Blog- October 19th, 2008
Click Here to read what ACC school just offered Simeon star Brandon Spearman, and his thoughts on the offer, and on life at Simeon.
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Derrek Tartt- MPS Blog- October 19th, 2008
Click Here for a recruiting update on former Fenwick star and current Brewster star Derrek Tartt.
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MPS Blog- October 18th, 2008
Click Here to read what Karl Madison has to say about his upcoming visit to Northwestern today
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MPS Blog- October 18th, 2008
Click Here to see who is the latest school to offer Dyricus Simms- Edwards
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MPS Blog- October 18th, 2008
Click Here for the latest on Bloomington Central Catholic class of 2011 sharpshooter Hayden Hoerdemann. Hayden is on a college visit today for a football game. Find out where inside...

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New Rankings- October 17th, 2008

I know you all are sick of the played out rankings I have on this site. I get E-mails daily about how I need to update. So, finally, I have began updating. Making new rankings is a long and strenuous process, and the end result is always flawed, so I implemented a new ranking system. I only rank the top 20 players in the state. Then I have the next 6 out (would be ranked 21-27) in no order. I proceed to list 6 players that are committed to schools who are under the radar, followed by 12 uncommitted players who deserve some pub, in no order. These 18 players could be ranked anywhere from 28 to 100, but they are kids I feel don't get recongnized enough. I hope you like the new rankings, and feedback on the message board is always encouraged.

Click Here for the new class of 2009 rankings
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Showcase Recap- October 16th, 2008
On October 4th, players hailing from Wisconsin to Indiana poured into the gym at Noble Street College Prep to display their talents. From division two schools to Junior Colleges, coaches traveled from all over the Midwest to see some of the lesser known talent around the Chicago area, the basketball capital of the world. Free Spirit Media covered the event and made a DVD for each player to send to the colleges pursuing them. Orlandus Thomas shared with Dave Spahn the inside scoop on the top prospects that competed at this successful event.
Click Here for the top players at the event



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Saturday-Sunday October 18-19, 2008
Spots almost all full
**Get Evaluated by the Nation’s Top Scouts**
Van Coleman (HoopMasters.com), Daniel Poneman (Illinoishsbasketball.com), Evan Daniels (Scout.com),
Patrick Stanwood (Hoop Scoop & Hoopmasters), Dinos Trigonis (Fullcourt Press/Pangos), Clark Francis (Hoop Scoop) & Brent Mason (MidWestHoopReview.com) will all be there to scope out the MidWest's top talent.
Alumni of Pangos camps include LeBron James, Dwight Howard, Paul Pierce, Baron Davis, Tyson Chandler, Gilbert Arenas, Josh Childress, Kirk Hinrich, Tayshaun Prince, Sebastian Telfair, Rashard Lewis, Richard Jefferson, John Wall, and others!

Click Here for all the info on the camp
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11th and 12th Grade Scoring Leaders

1.) Lavonte Dority - 22.8
2.) Matt Vogrich - 21.8
3.) Danhi Wilson- 20.6
4.) Charles McKinney- 20.4
5.) Kyle Miklasz- 19.8
6.) Cameron Hill- 18.4
7.) Nus Kahn-16.4
8.) Shahreq Kahn-16.2
9.) Angus Brandt and Duje Dukan-15
11.) Kieran Woods- 14.2
12.) Marin Kukoc- 13.8
13.) Greg Tucker- 13.4
14.) Kyler Market- 13
15.) Michal Banczer- 13

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BIG TIME TOURNAMENTS

Click Here for HOT NEWS 08 Freshman and Sophomore Boys and Girls Thanksgiving Tournaments

Click Here for 1st Annual Shamrock Fall Club 7th and 8th grade Basketball Tournament

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There's No Stopping Franklin Griffin- October 15th, 2008
With all of the talent surrounding the Whitney Young basketball program, some players seem to get lost in the shuffle. Churning out high major division I prospects year after year, the big named players always get front page publicity. But sometimes it is the underappreciated players that mean the most to a star studded team. Franklin Griffin happens to be one of these under the radar prospects. If he keeps up his feiry play, it will be impossible to keep him under the radar much longer.

Click Here to read all about the senior power forward
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Chris Eversley Journal #3- October 14th, 2008

Senior Chris Eversley recently became the first male athlete in the history of Walter Payton College Prep to commit to a division one school for any sport when he committed to play basketball for Head Coach Ben Braun's Rice Owls. Eversley is not only a basketball talent, but he is a great, charismatic kid and a stellar writer. Chris dishes about everything Eversley in his latest journal. You gotta read this.


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Full Package/ Illinoishsbasketball.com Exposure League Week 5- October 14th, 2008

Although many players were absent for week 5 of the Full Package Exposure League brought to you by IllinoisHSbasketball.com, there were still plenty of competitive games. Remarkable talent was present, and one player showcased the best individual performance in the history of the league, as Lavonte Dority netted an astouding 46 point game. Three players scored over 30!

Click Here to read all about a very exciting week 5

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Anthony Dixon Commits to WAC School- October 14th, 2008

Class of 2009 guard/forward Anthony Dixon of Hyde Park verbally committed this past weekend to San Jose State University of the WAC conference. Dixon, who moved into the city of Chicago from Atlanta, GA just a little over a year ago, has gone from unknown to D1 in a short time.

Click Here to read all about the commitment



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The Worlds Biggest Basketball Practice- October 11th. 2008
The World's Biggest Basketball Practice at Memorial Stadium didn't have the same energy due to the tough loss in the football game, but it was still a great event that had a ton of unofficial and official visitors on campus. This was a great recruiting tool for the Illinois basketball program, and they did a great job putting it all together. Here's a look at the visitors and a few notes about the event.
Click Here to read Brad Sturdy's notes




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Shaun Pratl: Livin Large- October 10th, 2008

Hangin with NBA all stars, picking up offers in two sports, winning state championships: you can say life is pretty good for Richards big man Shaun Pratl. After a successful summer on the hardwood with Meanstreets and the Bobcats, Pratl has been starring on the gridiron for the Bulldogs. Despite the hectic schedule, Shaun took a second to chat with Senior Writer Dave Spahn and give him the scoop on everything Pratl.

Click Here to read all about Shaun Pratl

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Stefan Kovacevic: "Basketball Saved My Life."- October 9th, 2008

"I'm dying." This was the first thing that went through the head of class of 2010 Niles West guard Stefan Kovacevic last year when he heard the news. He had testicular cancer. "I'm pretty sure most people would think that too. I had heard about people that had cancer, but I play basketball, eat right, don't smoke, I just didn't think it could happen to me." Due to his bout with the disease Stefan has been through more physical pain and mental struggle than any kid should have to go through, but luckily he had something to help him through it... a round orange ball and a hoop

Click Here to read the entire story about this courageous hooper
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Flash Flannagan's Showcase Notes- October 9th, 2008
This past Sunday Bill “Flash” Flannagan put on yet another top level showcase,  this time around many of players in attendance played together with their respective high school teams.  Flannagan puts on an emphasis on getting high school teams for his fall event as a “preper” for the upcoming high school season. Many teams attended the showcase from across the state and ranged from Carbondale to Chicago.

Click Here for a rundown on the who’s who of the event…
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Full Package Exposure League Week 4

Week four of the Full Package Exposure League was highlighted by a few stellar individual performances and many fantastic team moments. The incredible play this week opened my eyes to the vast amount of talent that is present in this league.

Click Here to read the Week 4 recap
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MPS- October 9th, 2008

Over the summer I got a few video interviews with top players in the state that I never got around to linking to the site. Sam Thompson, Lance Stephenson and others sat down and talked with me about a variety of topics.

Click Here to see the Sam Thompson video

Click Here for a list of all the interview subjects




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Anthony Dixon to Visit WAC- October 9th, 2008
Anthony Dixon, a 2009 product out of Hyde Park, is a relative unknown among many across the state. Dixon didn’t finish his junior year on Hyde Park ’s basketball squad because his grades were not acceptable by his personal standards. A bold move then, however Dixon ’s move is paying off and this weekend he will officially visit San Jose State along with his mother.

Click Here to read what Dixon has to say

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Nate Rogers Picks Up First Offer- October 8th, 2008
St. Joseph High School in Westchester has a history of producing top notch division one guards under the guidance of legendary coach Gene Pingatore. From Isiah Thomas to Demitri McCamey, Pingatore knows how to form a playmaker. Though the most nationally renowned guard on the roster hails from the class of 2010 (Deandre McCamey), the class of 2009 at St. Joes has a big time sleeper. Nate Rogers has somehow slipped under many scout's radar for quite some time, but he has finally recieved his first D1 offer, courtesy of Chicago State University.

Click Here to read all about Rogers and the offer

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Mike Black Commits- October 7th, 2008

The recruiting process has been long and arduous for class of 2009 star Mike Black. The Fenwick point guard realized that his best situation presented itself, and Mike jumped on the train. Which school heard Mike’s excited voice on Tuesday? The North Florida Ospreys.

Click Here to Read All About the Commitment




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The Kahn Brothers- October 6th, 2008
The road to stardom for any baller begins with tedious and exhausting work for many years of their life. Early morning practices, late night film sessions, brutal workouts, and strenuous time constraints are the things that the average fan doesn’t always appreciate when pondering about the life of a top athlete. For the Kahn brothers of Maine East High School in Des Plaines, their road to stardom travels not down a simple road, but up a gigantic, colossal mountain, partly because of their heritage. They are of Indian decent, and their parents came over to America in the 70’s. Now they are making a name around the Chicago area as top notch ballers.
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Click Here to read all about the Kahns
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Full Package Exposure League Week 3

Week three of the Full Package Exposure League has come to an end, but I sure wish that it was still going on. Every single game ended with single digit losses, the majority of them less than five points. The first session featured the most exciting game of the league thus far, as week three MVP Kyle Mitlasz carried his team to an improbable win.

Click Here for a complete week 3 recap
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James Kinney Commits- October 6th, 2008
James Kinney one of the most productive players in the 2009 class has endured a whirlwind recruiting process.  Fresh off the heels of visiting Ohio University and Evansville officially the past two weekends this senior guard felt it was his time, and ended the anticipation and called Ohio University his new home.

Click Here to read all about the commitment



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Mike Black Nearing Decision- October 6th, 2008
Fenwick (Oak Park) senior Mike Black had a breakout summer playing for Orlandus Thomas' Windy City Spartans, and now the 6-1 point guard is nearing a college decision. Now down to two schools, Black is hoping to make the decision soon so that he can focus on leading the Friars to another successful season.

Click Here to read all about Mike Black
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Matt Vogrich Commits- October 6th, 2008
"We're a Big 10 family. My mom went to Wisconsin, my dad went to Illinois, and now I'm going to Michigan." Matt Vogrich of Lake Forest High School has committed to Head Coach John Beilein and the Michigan Wolverines. The six-foot-four shooting guard committed on a visit to the Ann Arbor campus this past weekend, choosing the Wolverines over Notre Dame and Stanford.

Click Here to read all about the commitment