Bob Gibbons All Star Report - College Basketball Recruiting Experts

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 12/17 at 07:05 PM

The 2009 November Signing Period was again very productive for the nation’s collegiate basketball programs with 88 of our Top 100 seniors, and 177 of the Top 200 either signing with or making a commitment to a Division I institution.

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Class of 2010 Top 200 Player Ratings

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 12/13 at 09:14 PM

With the conclusion of the fall signing period, and the start of the high school basketball season, it is timely to update our Top 200 player rankings for the Class of 2010. At this writing the early signings were down slightly from the past several years. Three of our Top 10, and seven of our Top 25 seniors did not sign early. Player signings did include 40 of the national Top 50, 88 of the Top 100, and 176 of our Top 200 seniors. Obviously, the number of still available top rated prospects has been reduced significantly. However, this provides an opportunity for many “under the radar” seniors to attract attention from colleges still in search of players for the spring signing period.

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2009 Marshall County Hoopfest

Posted by Andre Whitehead on 12/12 at 08:49 AM

BENTON, KY--A terrific basketball atmosphere has always defined the general feeling for spectators at the annual Marshall County Hoopfest, and it continued with this year’s version, although the attendance appeared to be down at Reed Conder Gynasium. This probably was due to the fact that host Marshall County High School did not play games on the prime days of Friday and Saturday, December 4 and 5.

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Oak Hill vs. Hargrave Annual Scrimmage

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 10/26 at 09:11 AM

Pulaski, VA - We recently attended the 20th Annual Scrimmage between these two basketball powerhouses dating back to 1990. It has been our good fortune to have been at all twenty. The event features two institutions loaded with outstanding basketball talent that should perform well at some collegiate level, including the elite who could become “stars of tomorrow.” Look for Hargrave Military to be one of the top rated prep schools, and Oak Hill Academy to contend with Findlay Prep, St. Patrick, St. Benedict’s, Mater Dei, and others for the No. 1 high school ranking.

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2009 Fall Clinic Top 15 Prospects

Posted by Rob Matera on 10/21 at 10:24 AM

The 15th Annual Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation Clinic included 148 promising prospects, and was held October 17-18 at the state of the art, five full court facilities at Carolina Courts in Indian Trail, NC. The event featured intense station drills with players divided into posts, wings, and points, with the purpose of teaching basic fundamental skills that are so lacking in the players at every level of the game. Our theme for this event is “Back to the Basics.”

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Fall Clinic set for Charlotte Area Oct. 17-18

Posted by Rob Matera on 08/28 at 10:41 AM

The ever popular Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation Clinic rolls into Carolina Courts, located in Old Hickory Business Park, 7210 Stinson Hartis Rd., Indian Trail, NC, just outside Charlotte, on October 17-18, 2009. Get your spots while they are open!

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Class of 2010 Post-Summer Top 175 Ratings

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 08/17 at 08:30 PM

Since the spring and summer evaluation periods are now history, and 2010 players have started their senior year of high school, it is timely to update our ratings of the top prospects in this class. As previously written, the Class of 2010 has good talent, but may not have the overall depth of recent years, particularly at the post position. During the past twelve or more years talented young players have been encouraged to make their college decisions at the earliest possible age. And, at this writing 67 of our Top 100 rising seniors had already committed to a college.We anticipate that these numbers will increase significantly now that most young men have stopped playing on summer travel teams, have attended college “elite camps,” and will be making campus visits prior to the November 11-18 fall signing period.

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2009 Bob Gibbons TOC Recap

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/28 at 11:09 AM

We sumarize the championship games and scoring leaders in all three age groups from this past weekend.

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2009 Bob Gibbons TOC All Tournament

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/26 at 02:07 AM

Here are the All Tournament selections from all three age groups for the 2009 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions held this past weekend in North Carolina.

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2009 Tournament of Champions Schedule

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/20 at 01:03 AM

Here is the complete schedule for the 2009 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions.

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2009 Tournament of Champions Pools

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/20 at 12:57 AM

Here are the Pools for all age groups in the 2009 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. Schedule to follow.

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Spring Clinic Set for Clemson

Posted by Rob Matera on 04/16 at 07:32 PM

The ever popular Bob Gibbons Spring Evaluation Clinic rolls into Clemson University in Clemson, SC on April 25-26, 2009. Get your spots while they are open!

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All Ohio Red takes Title at Boo Williams

Posted by Rob Matera on 04/14 at 09:25 PM

Summary of the 2009 Boo Williams Invitational, including championship game highlights and player evaluations of the top performers from the weekend.

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Boo Williams Tournament on Tap This Weekend

Posted by Rob Matera on 04/10 at 02:38 AM

All Star Sports will be on the road covering the Boo Williams Invitational to kick off the spring AAU season. Follow the action here and on Twitter.

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Class of 2009 Top 150 Introduction

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 02/10 at 01:34 AM

This is our 32nd year of compiling ratings of the nation’s Top 150 high school seniors, dating back to 1978. The Class of 2009 has good depth of talent, but, does not rank among the fifteen best classes that we have evaluated. However, it could be included among our Top 20 overall classes. Player ratings are very subjective, and, for many they depend upon individual performances in a specific game or event. I try to see players multiple times, escpecially with their high school team. And, ratings are constantly changing, with player evaluation grades going up or down. This most process definitely is an inexact science. But, my staff and I pride ourselves on trying to be as accurate and consistent as possible. We use a player’s full body of work or total achievement during his high school career as the basis for our ratings.

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2008 December Holiday Tournaments Highlights

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 01/12 at 11:27 PM

Traditionally, the month of December is filled from coast-to-coast with countless holiday basketball tournaments, some of which feature outstanding high school teams, and many of the top-rated high school players. These primetime events provide college coaches and evaluators with a great opportunity to see highly regarded prospects from different regions matched against each other. And, it allows previously under rated or unknown players to emerge and gain deserved recognition. Such was the case this past December.

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"Battle of the Blue Ridge" Hoops Scrimmage Tonight

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 10/13 at 10:39 PM

Tonight October 14th the Mulberry Street Recreation Center in Lenoir, NC will be the setting for the fourth annual “Battle of the Blue Ridge” hoops scrimmage featuring perennial powerhouse Mouth of Wilson, VA, Oak Hill Academy squaring off against Lenoir, NC, Patterson School Prep team.

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Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation Clinic Recap

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 09/26 at 04:08 PM

Winston-Salem, N.C.-- A capacity group of 200 young prospects attended the sold-out 14th Annual Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation Clinic at Wake Forest University on September 20-21. This event included participants from 16 states, plus, the District of Columbia, Canada, and China. The two top 2009 performers in the event were 6-8 P/WF Jamelle Hagins , Roanoke, Va./ William Fleming, and 6-1 PG Jairus Simms, Winston-Salem, N.C./ North Forsyth.

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2008 Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation Clinic is SOLD OUT!

Posted by Rob Matera on 08/15 at 03:35 PM

The 2008 Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation Clinic on the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC on September 20-21 is SOLD OUT.

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2008 NBPA Top 100 Camp Wrapup

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 06/28 at 06:57 PM

The sixteenth annual NBPA Top 100 Camp is now history. For us this has been a lengthy six months involvment, beginning with the initial player invitations, and culminating with the camps awards ceremony and closure on Saturday evening. This is, unquestionably, the premier high school boys basketball camp in America. And, the level of talent, teaching and stations drills with current and former NBA players, education and counseling in life skills, and the parents support programs, are unequalled by any other camp.

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2008 NBPA Camp Info and Media Contact

Posted by Rob Matera on 06/16 at 02:29 PM

Welcome to the 2008 NBPA Top 100 Camp. Listed below is a brief overview of the schedule, and information on how to obtain media credentials.

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Atlanta Celtics the Champions of Bob Gibbons Tournament

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/29 at 12:59 PM

The 15th Anniversary Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions was again one of the nation’s most competitive events, as two of the truly elite summer teams battled it out in the championship game of the 17-Under National Tournament.

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Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions All Tournament Teams

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/28 at 10:38 PM

Here are the All Tournament Teams for all three age divisions at the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions.

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2008 Tournament of Champions Sat. and Sun. Schedule

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/22 at 12:41 AM

Saturday and Sunday’s schedule is now posted for the 2008 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. All teams need to check this schedule and plan travel arrangements to the various sites. Check back often as we may correct errors as we find them in the next couple of days.

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2008 Tournament of Champions Friday Schedule of Games by Site

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/21 at 02:08 AM

Friday’s schedule is now posted for the 2008 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. All teams need to check this schedule and plan travel arrangements to the various sites. Check back often as we may correct errors as we find them in the next couple of days.

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2008 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions Pools

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/19 at 11:05 PM

Here are the updated pools for the 2008 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. Schedule will be posted Wednesday evening. Teams and media should look here for the schedule.

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2007 Holiday Tournaments Recap

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 01/05 at 03:12 AM

Following is our attempt to highlight some of the best events from the endless number of December holiday basketball tournaments.

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2007 Fall Clinic Top Performers

Posted by Rob Matera on 10/22 at 01:39 PM

Here’s a rundown of the 2007 Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation clinic held at Wake Forest University October 6-7. Includes breakdown of the event and the weekend’s top performers.

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"Battle of the Blue Ridge" Hoops Scrimmage

Posted by Rob Matera on 10/10 at 11:00 AM

The third annual “Battle of the Blue Ridge” hoops scrimmage will feature perennial powerhouse Mouth of Wilson, VA, Oak Hill Academy with a 40-1 record last year, and rated as the nation’s No. 1 high school team by USA Today facing one of the nation’s strongest prep school programs, Lenoir, NC, Patterson School Prep team. The scrimage will be held Thursday, October 11th at the Mulberry Street Recreation Center in Lenoir, NC at 7pm.

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Fall Clinic is Sold Out!

Posted by Rob Matera on 08/17 at 01:53 AM

The ever popular Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation Clinic at Wake Forest is completely sold out. No further applications are being accepted. Thank you and good luck!

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Bob Gibbons TOC 17 and Under All Tournament

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/29 at 02:14 AM

Congratulations to Indiana Elite and National Christian Academy who won the National and Select Brackets, respectively at the 2007 Reebok Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions this past weekend. 7-2 center Tyler Zeller was named MVP of the 17 and under division. Here is the rest of the 17 and Under All Tournament Team.

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16s and 15s TOC All Tournament Teams

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/28 at 10:53 AM

Congratulations to Team Breakdown and Mike Miller M33M who won the 16 and under and 15 and under National Brackets, respectively at the 2007 Reebok Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions this past weekend. 6-3 guard Brandon Knight was named MVP of the 16 and under division and Tyler Stone was named MVP of the 15 and unders. Here are the rest of the 16 and Under and 15 and under All Tournament Teams.

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2007 TOC Video on Demand!

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/25 at 09:25 AM

The 2007 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions can be seen online this year courtesy of Turner Sports. Check here for the archived Video on Demand clips from the weekend.

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2007 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions Pools

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/24 at 01:06 PM

Here are the updated pools for all age groups in the 2007 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. Teams are listed in order of seeding.

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2007 Tournament of Champions Schedule of Games by Site

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/23 at 01:57 AM

Schedule is now posted for the 2007 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. All teams need to check this schedule and plan travel arrangements to the various sites. Check back often as we may correct errors as we find them in the next couple of days.

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2007 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions Important Information

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/06 at 11:59 PM

Attention teams who have been invited to the 2007 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. Roster form, Acceptance form, and Team Locator form can all be found here. Please fill out the Roster form and email it as an attachment to allstarsports@charter.net with the subject “TOC Roster”. The Acceptance Form and Team Locator Form should both be overnighted along with payment to 118 Mulberry Street, NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

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Standouts at Bob Gibbons Spring Clinic

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 04/21 at 03:02 AM

Last weekend over 200 high school prospects attended the 12th Bob Gibbons Spring Evaluation Clinic, hosted on April 14-15 by the highly supportive staff at Clemson University’s Littlejohn Coliseum.

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Spring Clinic Set for Clemson

Posted by Rob Matera on 02/23 at 01:16 PM

The ever popular Bob Gibbons Spring Evaluation Clinic rolls into Clemson University in Clemson, SC on April 14-15, 2007. Get your spots while they are open!

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*Revised Class of 2007 Fall Top 150

Posted by Rob Matera on 11/08 at 05:45 AM

All Star Sports’ Editor and Publisher Bob Gibbons’ new and improved Top 150 for the Class of 2007. We’ve had a few corrections and some slight reshuffling over the past week. Check it again for the official fall 2007 list.

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"Battle of the Blue Ridge" Hoops Scrimmage

Posted by Rob Matera on 10/03 at 11:41 AM

October 10, 2006
Mulberry Street Recreation Center
Lenoir, NC

The second annual "Battle of the Blue Ridge" hoops scrimmage will feature perennial powerhouse Mouth of Wilson, VA, Oak Hill Academy, rated as the nation’s No. 1 high school team by USA Today in three of the past five years, and have compiled an amazing record of 208 wins and only 8 losses in this decade; playing against the nation’s most talented prep school program, Lenoir, NC, Patterson School Prep team.

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Evaluation Clinic Postponed Until Spring

Posted by Rob Matera on 09/12 at 11:52 PM

The 2006 Bob Gibbons Fall Evaluation Clinic, previously scheduled at Wake Forest University in late September or early October, will not be held this year.

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Elite 24 Hoops Classic Player Evaluations

Posted by Rob Matera on 09/11 at 11:58 AM

All Star Sports provides the breakdown on who played well at the Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic.

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Prep elite talents shine at streetball's Mecca

Posted by Rob Matera on 09/03 at 09:55 AM

With all of the top high school players split into allegiances to the three big sneaker companies, it is a rare event where they are all together and competing against one another. Obligations to play in a certain shoe camp, or to travel on one company’s AAU circuit make it nearly impossible for the very best of the best to go head to head. Sure, the McDonald’s All-America Game typically accomplishes this goal, but it’s held in the post-season, and includes only graduating seniors. The organizers of the Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic set out to change all that.

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ABCD Final Positioner

Posted by Rob Matera on 07/17 at 11:07 AM

Here are the final positional rankings from last week’s Reebok ABCD Camp in Teaneck, NJ. The rankings are based on both camp performance as well as future college potential.

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All Star Games Take Center Stage

Posted by Rob Matera on 07/10 at 02:25 AM

The 2006 ABCD Camp concluded on Sunday with a pair of All Star Games. Corey Fisher was on fire for the Yellow team in the Senior game, but Johnny Flynn and the Black squad had the last laugh, while in the Underclassmen game it was Devon Ebanks leading the Maroon team over the White in overtime, despite a shooting clinic put on by Dante Anderson.

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Reebok ABCD Camp Day 3

Posted by Rob Matera on 07/08 at 11:55 PM

Day three of the 2006 Reebok ABCD Camp is in the books and Kevin Love continues to be the story in Teaneck, NJ. The big man is completely dominating the camp, however others had notable performaces on Saturday as well. All Star Sports has the run down on guys like Kenny Boynton, Travon Woodall, Dante Anderson, and Karron Johnson.

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Reebok ABCD Camp Day 2

Posted by Rob Matera on 07/08 at 01:04 PM

The highly anticipated matchup between Derrick Rose and O.J. Mayo never materialized on Friday night. However, that didn’t stop others from having their own coming out parties here in Teaneck. Alex Legion, DeAndre Jordan, and Bill Walker were the big names who stepped up on day two, but other lesser knowns like Dante Anderson, Travon Woodall, Chris Gradnigo, and William Buford also made statements on Friday.

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Reebok ABCD Camp Day 1

Posted by Rob Matera on 07/07 at 12:05 AM

O.J. Mayo and Kevin Love were the big names coming in to the 2006 Reebok ABCD Camp, and on the first day, the headliners more than lived up to their top billing. However, each year lesser known players move up and down the recruiting ladder at this event, sometimes in dramatic fashion. Who will be the high risers this year? After the first day’s action All Star Sports has the run down on who brought the goods.

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TOC All Tournament Teams and MVPs

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/29 at 02:53 PM

After a superb weekend of basketball it’s time to honor those individuals in each age group whose play earned them a spot on the 2006 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions All-Tournament Team.

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TOC Winners and Scoring Leaders

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/29 at 10:32 AM

Kevin Love, Brandon Jennings, and a very talented Southern California All Stars supporting cast blew away the field to claim the 17 and under National Championship at the 13th annual Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions on Sunday afternoon at the Dean Smith Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina. Love and co. beat the Playaz in the final 83-62 to claim their second TOC title in as many years. All Star Report has the details as well as other bracket results, All Tournament teams, and scoring leaders.

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Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions Schedule

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/23 at 01:20 AM

Friday night kicks off the 2006 version of the Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions in North Carolina. This year’s TOC looks to be one of the deepest in recent memory, with many of the nation’s best prospects scheduled to attend and compete this weekend. Kevin Love and Michael Beasley headline a star-studded list of future college stars. Here’s the complete master schedule by site.

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Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions Pools

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/23 at 01:03 AM

Here are the updated pools for all age groups in the 2006 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. Teams are listed in order of seeding.

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Urgent Message: Tournament of Champions

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/22 at 10:09 AM

Sincere thanks to everyone for their interest in this year’s Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. We have been working very hard to put together the pools and schedules for the event this weekend, and despite a late round of changes, the good news is that we are very close. The pools and schedules will be posted tonight on this website. In the meantime, please refrain from calling the office. Here’s a sneak preview of what’s to come this weekend in North Carolina.

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Southern Invitational Recap

Posted by Rob Matera on 05/11 at 02:19 PM

Last weekend the 2006 Southern Invitational rolled into Charlottesville, VA for another battle of North vs. South. Perennial champ Boo Williams was in attendance, as well as the Playaz and DC Assault. However, this year’s champion came out of the Midwest as Mac Koshwal and the Chicago Jaguars defeated the Philly Ballhawks in the title game on Sunday.

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Spring Clinic Set for South Carolina

Posted by Rob Matera on 03/15 at 03:34 PM

The ever popular Bob Gibbons Spring Evaluation Clinic at the University of South Carolina April 29-30 2006 is SOLD OUT. All Spots are now full, and no more registrations are being accepted. Good luck to those who’ve taken advantage of this opportunity!

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High School Playoff Notes from the East

Posted by Rob Matera on 03/08 at 04:15 AM

This past weekend saw one of the nation’s great prep winning streaks come to an end in Washington, DC. Also, playoffs are under way in Pennsylvania, New York and Virginia. All Star Report has the rundown on what’s happening in the east this week.

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Busy Weekend in Western North Carolina

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 02/27 at 11:11 PM

This past weekend I watched eleven games in two venues near my home in Western North Carolina. The feature games in the 2006 Champions Classic at Appalachian State University’s Holmes Center in Boone, NC, were Hargrave Military Academy besting Patterson School Prep 107-101 in a virtual war, and one of the best games I have seen this year; and No. 1 rated Oak Hill Academy adding two more victories to their 40-0 season, and winning their third championship in the three-year history of this event.

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McDonald's Rosters Announced

Posted by Rob Matera on 02/24 at 03:38 AM

The nation’s most prestigious high school all star event, the 2006 McDonald’s All American Game will be held March 29th at Cox Arena on the campus of San Diego State University. Morgan Wooten and Sports America Inc. recently released the rosters for the game, and All Star Report has the break down on each team.

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Oak Hill Defeats North College Hill

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 02/20 at 06:39 PM

In a clash of USA Today’s No. 1 and No. 2 rated high school teams, top-ranked Mouth of Wilson, VA, Oak Hill Academy came away with an 88-74 victory over Cincinnati, OH, North College Hill high school in front of 16,202 fans at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati.

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Delaware's #2 Team Aided by Polish Big Man

Posted by norm eavenson on 02/17 at 02:31 PM

Caravel Academy in Bear, Delaware is currently rated Delaware’s second best high school team according to the Wilmington News Journal. That lofty status has been significantly helped by Polish exchange student, Marek Koltun, an uncommitted senior who desires to play college basketball in he United States next season. Koltun is a 6-10, 255 lb. hulk of a young man.

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PrimeTime Shootout Wrap up

Posted by Rob Matera on 02/13 at 12:29 PM

February in the Northeast is no laughing matter when it comes to the weather. Friday night at the PrimeTime Shootout in Trenton, NJ came off without a hitch, and Saturday, the games played on as a blizzard raged outside. On Sunday, logic prevailed and the games were cancelled with over a foot of snow blanketing the area. However, the games that went in the book at the 2006 PrimeTime Shootout were well worth braving the heavy snowfall.

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Patterson Defeats Mount Zion

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 02/02 at 11:15 AM

The Patterson School Prep team improved their season record to 29-1 with a 110-95 victory over Mount Zion Christian Academy on Tuesday night.

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Basketball City Notes

Posted by Rob Matera on 01/26 at 11:42 PM

Last weekend’s Basketball City Shootout at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY provided us with plenty of recruiting notes and player evaluations. All Star Report brings you a run down of the top performers and some quick recruiting sound bites. Juniors Johnny Flynn (pictured) and Kevin Love were among the many elite prospects in attendance.

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Another Foreign Invasion at Life Center Academy

Posted by norm eavenson on 01/23 at 03:45 PM

Life Center Academy, outside of Burlington, NJ, is a private Christian school that has recently contributed its share of foreign basketball players to the collegiate ranks. Arnaud Dahi (Old Dominion), Aleks Maric (Nebraska), and Moussa Mbaye (Valparaiso) all played there within the last three years. The South Jersey prep power is now poised to add to that legacy.

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Love, Flynn Dominate Basketball City Shootout

Posted by Rob Matera on 01/23 at 12:02 PM

Although the games were unremarkable at the 2nd Annual Basketball City Shootout on Saturday, the individual performances certainly were worth the trip to Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. Kevin Love, Darrell Arthur, Lance Stephenson, Edgar Sosa, and Johnny Flynn were the top performers, and All Star Report was there to cover the action.

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Future Tar Heels both score 30 points in matchup!

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 01/17 at 11:49 PM

In the main event of the 4th Annual MLK Scholastic Classic at the frigid Greensboro, NC, Coliseum, USA Today’s No. 1 rated team, Mouth of Wilson, VA, Oak Hill Academy, improved their season record to 23-0 with a 93-67 victory over Greensboro, NC, Dudley High School. Oak Hill was led by terrific do-everything 6-0 point guard Tywon Lawson with 30 points (12-17 FG, 3-5 3pt. shots, 3-4 FT), 6 assists, 5 steals, and 3 turnovers.

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Smith is a Blue Devil, King Too?

Posted by Rob Matera on 01/12 at 07:21 PM

Junior commitments are really starting to pick up steam with the dearth of high major caliber seniors available. Today, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski picked up a major commitment from the Class of 2007 in the form of DC area combo-guard Nolan Smith, and may have another on the way from 6-8 Cali forward Taylor King. All Star Report has the story.

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Fisher to Announce for 'Nova

Posted by Rob Matera on 01/12 at 12:46 AM

According to multiple sources 6-1 175 lbs. junior PG Corey Fisher from St. Patrick’s HS in Elizabeth, NJ will announce his college decision this Sunday. Rumors have swirled for close to a month that Fisher was a strong Villanova lean, despite public statements to the contrary. All Star Report has learned that Fisher has indeed given a verbal commitment to Jay Wright’s Wildcats.

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Minter transfers to Applachian State

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 01/11 at 05:04 PM

Donte Minter, the 6-8, 245-pound junior center/forward has left the University of Virginia, and has transferred to Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.

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Patterson School Knocks New Horizon

Posted by Bob Gibbons on 01/06 at 04:31 PM

In their first game after a three weeks break for the Holidays, Patterson School Prep team rolled over a talented Danville, VA, New Horizon Christian School 127-81 on Thursday night at the Mulberry Recreation Center in Lenoir, NC.

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Wright Picks the 'Pack

Posted by Rob Matera on 01/05 at 04:48 PM

Yesterday NC State coach Herb Sendek received, perhaps, the biggest commitment of his head coaching career when 6-0 junior guard Chris Wright from St. John’s College HS in Washington, DC picked the Wolfpack. All Star Report spoke with Wright today about his decision.

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Bay Ball Evaluations, Wrap Up

Posted by Rob Matera on 01/05 at 02:05 PM

After years of attending the Slam Dunk to the Beach Tournament after Christmas and witnessing many great games and great players in Lewes, DE, the first annual Bay Ball Classic felt familiar in a good way. The days were long, the games close, and the referees were still pretty awfull. All Star Report takes a look at some of the Bay Ball’s top players and closes out coverage on a great up and coming event.

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Hughes Takes Bay Ball Title

Posted by Rob Matera on 01/02 at 03:40 AM

The cream rose to the top in the final day of action at the First Annual Bay Ball Classic in Lewes, DE. In the National Division championship game, Hughes Center from Cincinnati, OH took on unbeaten Artesia HS from Lakewood,CA. Hughes Center junior guard Lonnie Hayes was the show early, and sophomore big man Yancy Gates was huge down the stretch to lead the Big Red to victory in a thrilling, down to the wire contest. All Star Report was in the gym to witness the last day’s exciting action.

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Hughes Center and Artesia Advance at Bay Ball

Posted by Rob Matera on 12/30 at 11:50 AM

Thursday’s action was fast and furious at the First Annual Bay Ball Classic in Lewes, DE, as Hughes Center (OH) with elite 6-8 sophomore big man Yancy Gates and a well coached Artesia (CA) squad advanced to the National Division Title game. Thursday also featured a back court battle between 6-5 sophomore Tyreke Evans and 6-0 junior Edwin Rios, as well as several other outstanding performances.

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Chester Survives at Jameer Nelson Classic

Posted by Rob Matera on 12/28 at 01:24 AM

A terrific day of hoops action ended with a real barn-burner at the 2005 Jameer Nelson Classic on the campus of Widener University. Defending PA State Champion Chester had their hands full and then some with a Lower Merion squad looking for a little payback from last year’s state title game loss. All Star Report was there to cover the action and, in the process, witness one of the most exciting high school games of this young season.

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Mid-Atlantic Hoops Tour: Jameer Nelson Classic

Posted by Rob Matera on 12/27 at 01:55 AM

All Star Report checks in with the 2005-2006 Mid-Atlantic Hoops Tour as the first stop this winter is in Chester, PA on the campus of Widener University for the Jameer Nelson Classic. Jeremy Treatman’s Scholastic Play by Play Network always comes through with outstanding high school events in the northeast, and this winter is no different. All Star Report will be in the house on Tuesday night to cover the opener, featuring the nation’s top sophomore in Tyreke Evans, along with St. Joseph’s bound PG Darrin Govens, and future Villanova guard Reggie Redding.

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