Prystal Scouting Service

Thanks to all these folks who run top notch events during the year. I enjoyed attending all of them:
Eastern Invitational – Session 2 @ College of New Jersey July 5 and 6

Stellar Construction Tourney - @ Cedar Beach in Allentown, PA July 14--My All-Star picks HERE

PA vs. Maryland Camp - @ Alvernia College in Reading, PA July 29 to Aug. 2nd

The next big Basketball Shootout:
Sunday April 20, 2008 @ Penn State Harrisburg in Middletown, PA for both boys and girls, application HERE

Boeheim: Does the kid come from a winning program? Does the kid have good grades? We are looking for big guys that can defend and rebound and guys that can shoot it. We never think we have enough players because kids leave early for the NBA and someone has to be ready to take their spot.

Boeheim: No, our National Championship team only had 2 and Maryland a few years ago had none!

Boeheim: Gerry McNamara (PA/MD Shootout Alum)…He was the most competitive player I have ever seen! He was never afraid to take the big shots. I first saw him his sophomore year in High School.

Boeheim: We will add Chauncy Billups, Kobe and Jason Kidd to the team that went 14-1 last year. The daily regiment includes a 2 hour practice in the am and a 2 hour practice in the pm. These guys are not getting paid, so it tells you the pride that they have. We will attempt to qualify in Vegas in August.

Boeheim: Carmello and Derrick Coleman. Here is a question for you? Who has the most rebounds in the history of College Basketball?

Nike Peach Jam Under 17 Championship Game:

The New York Gauchos AAU squad finished off a big week in North Augusta by winning at the buzzer in overtime 70-68 with a three ball from Chris Fouch! The “Family” AAU club based out of Michigan almost pulled off the complete Cinderella story behind 19 big points from 6’4” Paul Williams. Dion Sims a 6’4” rising junior chipped in 17 and Eric Evans had 10 for the runner ups. The Gauchos were led as usual by 6’2” Daryl Bryant with 16, Chris Fouch had 15 and 6’1 floor general Kemba Walker had 11 and 8 assists. Two local clubs made it deep into the tourney: The Georgia Blazers were led by 5’9” Andre Young and 6’11” Xavier Gibson while the Georgia Stars were led by Wake Forest recruit, Al Farouq Aminu at 6’0” and Kevin Murphy at 6’5”.

Nike Peach Jam Under 16 Championship Game:

The New York Gauchos completed a clean sweep in another thriller 56-53 over the Georgia Stars. The 6’7” duo of Trevon Hamlet and Tevin Baskins were relentless in the paint and on the glass. The Georgia stars were paced by their 5’9” point guard Matthew Brabham and 6’5” Adrienne Coleman.