Norwalk Junior Gaining Interest

Norwalk's Jeff Thomas (6'5/WF/2014) is starting to turn heads.

http://www.jjhuddle.com/news/articles/2013/5/17/norwalks-thomas-turning-heads

ESPN Final Top 100: Class of 2013

Here is a look at ESPN's final list for the Class of 2013.

Devin Williams, Marc Loving, Nigel Hayes, and Mark Donnal made the list, and you can find out where right here.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/order/true

Rivals Final Top 150: Class of 2013

The final Rivals 150 was released a few days ago.

Devin Williams, Marc Loving, Mark Donnal, and Kevin Johnson made the cut, but see where they placed in the final list.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/rankings/rank-2752

Verse of the Day

"But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness." -1 Timothy 6:11

**This is a very meaningful verse to me as my wife had this scripture engraved on my wedding ring. 

Bess Adds A10 Offer

As we reported yesterday on Twitter, Javon Bess (6'5/WF) of Gahanna Lincoln HS has added an offer from Richmond, according to his father.

Bess and his All-Ohio Red teammates will be in Columbus this weekend for the All-Ohio Super 16 Showcase.

All-Ohio Super 16 Showcase Schedule

Here is the schedule for this weekend's All-Ohio Super 16 Showcase in Columbus and nearby cities.

http://allohiobasketball.8k.com/13SchSSixteen.htm

Scout's Final Top 100: Class of 2013

Scout released its final rankings for the Class of 2013 and five Ohio kids made the cut.

Terry Rozier (Shaker Heights/Hargrave), Devin Williams (Cincinnati Withrow/Montverde), Marc Loving (Toledo St. John's), Mark Donnal (Anthony Wayne), and Elijah Macon (Marion-Franklin/Huntington Prep/Brewster Academy) all made this list.

See where they finished.
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=9&c=4&cfg=bb&pid=88&yr=2013

Verse of the Day

"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things." -Ecclesiastes 11:5 NIV

News and Notes

Triple Double Prospects is reporting that Marquiez Lawrence (Marion-Franklin) has committed to Kent State and will sign today.

TDP is also reporting former UNC-Wilmington commit, Tyler Ptacek (Padua), will sign with Evansville out of the Missouri Valley Conference.

Lance Leslie (Thomas Worthington) has committed to D2 Ohio Valley according to E Hoops Ohio.

We have confirmed through the university that Zac Carter committed to Walsh University on Tuesday joining high school teammate Trey Fletcher.

King James Shooting Stars 16U: Rising Fast

The King James Shooting Stars 16U team made its presence felt in Dallas, Texas this past weekend at the Next Level Nationals, which is another Peach Jam qualifier event.

The Shootings Stars already won a qualifier in April at the Spring Fling in New Jersey. This time, King James, ran through a loaded field in Dallas.

Luke Kennard (Franklin), VJ King (Akron SVSM), and A.J. Harris (Dayton Dunbar) all got national publicity for their performances.

Here is a look from Hoopniks.com.
http://hoopniks.com/eybl-16-u-qualifiernext-level-nationals-sunday-recap/

The Shooting Stars are making a great case for the No. 1 ranking across the country. They are getting hurt in the Five-Star rankings because they are getting confused with the other Shooting Stars team in that age group. Glen Galemmo's team didn't participate in the Bill Hensley Memorial Run-n-Slam All-Star Classic.

Jackson Commits to Purple Raiders

According to Akron Hoban's school web site, DeAllen Jackson has committed to head coach Mike Fuline and the Mount Union Purple Raiders.

Jackson averaged nearly 15 points per game earning him 1st Team All-Northeast Inland District.

Cincinnati Anderson Job Open

Frank Brandy is stepping down at Cincinnati Anderson.

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/recruiting/2013/05/10/9215/

Ohio's Best Basketball League: Session 2

Here is Corey Albertson's (Triple Double Prospects) report for session 2 of the OBBL, which took place in Cleveland, Ohio.

http://tripledoubleprospects.com/2013/05/13/o-b-b-l-session-2-recap/

Verse of the Day

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. -2 Corinthians 3:17-18

High School Coaching Openings

Here is a list of some of the openings. If a job has been filled please email us with the name of the new coach and we will update our list. If we left a school out, please inform us.

Openings: (Highlighted Top Jobs)
Chillicothe Southeastern
DeGraff Riverside
Riverside (Logan County)
Dalton
Sycamore Mohawk
Ashland Crestview
Wheelersburg
National Trail
Blanchester
Conotton Valley
East Clinton
Milford Center Fairbanks
Kettering Fairmont
Kettering Alter (Eric Coulter)
Sherwood Fairview
East Palestine
Westerville Central
Miami Trace
Willard
Edgewood
Dublin Scioto
Preble Shawnee
Springboro 
Wapakoneta
Beachwood
Lynchburg-Clay
Lewisburg Tri-County North
Geneva
Groveport-Madison Christian
Milan Edison
New Lebanon Dixie
Lehman Catholic
Gallia Academy
Seneca East

Nike EYBL: Stop 3- Dallas, Texas

The Nike EYBL made its third tour stop this past weekend in Dallas, Texas. League play will wrap up in two weeks in Minnesota with the Nike Peach Jam following in July.

All-Ohio Red finished (2-2) in Dallas with wins over Seattle Rotary and CIA Bounce and suffering defeats to Team United (NC) and Each 1 Teach 1 (FL). All-Ohio is now (7-6) after three stops putting them in a four-way tie for second place in its division with Howard Pulley, Mac Irvin, and Travelers Basketball. E1T1 currently leads the division at (9-4).

Here are the box scores from All-Ohio's games.

Team United (56), All-Ohio (53)
http://www.nikeeyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/TX130801.pdf

All-Ohio (76), Seattle Rotary (69)
http://www.nikeeyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/TX130406.pdf

All-Ohio (66), CIA Bounce (60)
http://www.nikeeyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/TX130309.pdf

Each 1 Teach 1 (73), All-Ohio (54)
http://www.nikeeyb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/TX130212.pdf

For all things Nike EYBL, check out the official site.
http://www.nikeeyb.com/eybl/

Angelina Adds Another

As we reported on Thursday, Columbus Brookhaven guard Randal "Poonie" Clarkson will be attending Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas, and now, according to Corey Albertson, his high school teammate Deiondray Martin will be joining him in the Lone Star state.

Martin was formerly committed to Eastern Michigan.

Happy Mother's Day

Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

-Proverbs 31:25-30

Carter Open Again

Two days after informing us he committed to Morehead State, Ironton senior Zac Carter confirmed via text that he would now not be going to the Ohio Valley Conference school.

News and Notes

Beavercreek's Jalen Camper (2013) has found a home at Division 2 Concord University according to Triple Double Prospect's Corey Albertson.

Elias "Boo" Osborne of Columbus Centennial has committed to D2 Ashland per source. The 6-foot-3 senior averaged 19 points per game earning him 1st Team All-Central District.

Albertson is also reporting that Cincinnati Walnut Hills' senior Jordan Tyson will reclassify to the Class of 2014 and enroll at Fishburne Military Academy (VA).

Walnut Ridge's Allasane Kah spent last season at Fishburne and earned a scholarship to Western Kentucky. Zanesville Bishop Rosecrans' Zak Kirkbride also played for the military school this past season, which helped him land a scholarship from D2 powerhouse West Liberty University.

Gahanna Junior Adds Another

Javon Bess (6'5/WF) of Gahanna Lincoln added an offer from Miami (OH) on Thursday, according to the talented junior.

Bess averaged 18.5 points and 5.2 rebounds as a junior for the Golden Lions. He is drawing interest all over the MAC and other mid-major conferences along with some added intrigue from the Atlantic 10 and Big 10.

Benzinger Adds Offer

Cincinnati Moeller rising senior Grant Benzinger (6'3/W) added an offer from Miami (OH) according to Triple Double Prospects' Corey Albertson.

Benzinger's father, Todd, played Major League Baseball from 1987-1995.

Brookhaven Guard Likely Headed West

Columbus Brookhaven guard Randal Clarkson is likely heading the JUCO route, and according to his father (Randy Clarkson), Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas appears to be the destination.

Clarkson earned 1st Team AP All-Ohio honors and 2nd Team JJHuddle All-State averaging nearly 14 points per game for a talented Bearcats team.

Tiger Two

Ironton duo Zac Carter (2013) and Trey Fletcher (2013) have made their college choices after fabulous high school careers, which culminated in a trip to the 2013 state basketball tournament.

Carter, who scored 1,777-career points and is the all-time leading scorer, selected Morehead State. The Ohio Valley Conference school was his only Division 1offer, which was a bit puzzling. 

Division 2's Ashland and Bellarmine were also in the mix. 

Carter will be looking to sign as soon as possible. 

Carter's classmate, Trey Fletcher, made the call to D2 Walsh University. Fletcher, who also scored 1,000 points, is a steal for the Cavaliers. The 6-foot-5 lefty is a match up nightmare on the offensive end with his ability to work inside/out. 

After nearly two years without a post, Ohio High School Hoops will make its return starting in the near future.

Donnal Goes Big Blue

Mark Donnal (6'9/2013) of Anthony Wayne HS committed to Michigan today.

Northland Big Commits to UC

Devon Scott (6'8/2012) of Columbus Northland has committed to the University of Cincinnati via his Twitter account.

"As of now I am verbally committed to the University of Cincinnati," Scott revealed on his account.

Scott was on a visit to UC today.

The senior-to-be averaged 11.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks a game as a junior helping the Vikings to a (26-2) and state runner-up finish. Scott shot 73 percent from the field in a coming out party of sorts for the high-energy big.

2011 Midwest Shootout: Recap

Reggie McAdams (6'5/2012) of Elida (Photo by OHSH).

Dayton, Ohio -- The 2011 Midwest Shootout was held yesterday in Dayton, Ohio at three different sites around the city. Dayton Dunbar (the host school), Dayton Ponitz, and Dayton Stivers were the sites.

Ohio High School Hoops stopped by Dunbar High School to take in some of the festitivies. To our knowledge, there was no real winner crowned, but rather a round-robin type format. 24 teams, eight at each site, participated in the high-level shootout. Four teams were in each pool played a round-robin followed by a crossover game with a team from another pool at a particular site.

The two pools we were able to watch consisted of Dunbar, Columbus Mifflin, Berlin Hiland, and Kettering Fairmont in one and Thurgood Marshall, Elida, Chillicothe, and Winton Woods in the other.

2011-2013 Division Breakdown

The OHSAA released its divisional breakdowns for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 winter seasons. Here is a low at the new numbers and enrollment figures.

http://www.ohsaa.org/members/sptdivis11.htm

Division Breakdowns:

Division 1- 369-Up
Division 2- 215-368
Division 3- 123-214
Division 4- 122-Down

News and Notes: 6/8/2011

**According to a source, Semaj Christon (6'3/2011) of Cincinnati Winton Woods will likely be playing at St. Thomas More Prep in Oakdale, Connecticut this coming season. Christon was the breakout player of the year in Ohio this past season.

"He wants to come here by all indications," said St. Thomas More head coach Jere Quinn. "We would love to have him and know he is a very talented kid. He hasn't been up here yet to visit, but he is coming very soon. We know he will love it."