Recruiting Notebook: 2013 Southern Jam Fest

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As the summer draws near, the recruiting picture for many players – especially those in the Class of 2014 – begins to clear up. After making their marks during the April “live” evaluation period, players are continuing to garner attention from college programs as they gear up for the next round of Division I evaluations […]

#SouthernJamFest 16U Championship Matchup Set

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It’s a D.C. vs. Virginia showdown in 16U, as D.C. Assault and East Coast Fusion have moved onto the title game with victories in the Final Four. East Coast Fusion (Va.) 55, Team Richmond (Va.) 46 Forward Peter Agba broke out for 20 points (14 in the first half) and shot 4-4 from the foul […]

Devin Robinson’s stock keeps soaring since #PittJamFest

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The last month has been a whirlwind for Devin Robinson. The 6-foot-7 wing made a name for himself last summer but lost most of his national buzz playing at small Christ Church School (Va.). After a breakout performance at Pitt Jam Fest in April with Richmond Squires, Robinson quickly gained that buzz back – and […]

2013 Southern Jam Fest Updated Brackets

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BRACKETS CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED THROUGHOUT TOURNAMENT 17U Division Winners’ Bracket 1st Rd Losers 2nd Rd Losers Sweet 16 Losers 16U Division Winners’ Bracket 1st Round Losers 2nd Rd Losers Sweet 16 Losers 15U Division Winners’ Bracket 1st Rd Losers 2nd Rd Losers Sweet 16 Losers 14U Division Winners’ Bracket 1st Rd Losers 2nd Rd Losers

Philly Jam Fest: 2013 Champions

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OPEN Champs Hunting Park (Pa.) 56, Riverside Hawks (N.Y.) 48 Hunting Park ran through the Open division en route to a championship and increased exposure for unsigned seniors hoping to increase their college options late in the recruiting process. Anthony Durham and Steve Griffin led Hunting Park in the championship game with 10 and nine […]

Philly Jam Fest: 17U Championship Sunday Recap

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ELITE EIGHT Team Loaded 45, Bmore’s Finest 44 In a game that was competitive from start to finish, Team Loaded NC held on to defeat Bmore’s Finest, 45-44. Loaded held a 25-19 lead at halftime due to a late 5-0 run, but their six-point lead was one of the largest of the game. Up 45-44 […]

Philly Jam Fest: Day Two 17U Standouts

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REPORTS BY EDGAR WALKER AND ANDREW KOOB Donte Grantham | Forward | Martinsburg (W.Va) | 2014 | DC Assault 17U A 6-foot-8 forward who can be a wing threat, Grantham (pictured) is an athletic specimen with major upside. A superb talent who finishes around the rim, the West Virginia native is a force in transition […]

Philly Jam Fest Live Blog: Sunday

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You can follow all action, scores and recruiting news from the Hoop Group’s Philly Jam Fest here at the Live Blog. 1:02PM- Team Loaded NC is headed to the 17U finals with a 67-53 win over Sports U IZod, who won the Pitt Jam Fest a week ago. Loaded NC was led by 2014 wing […]

Philly Jam Fest: Day One Standouts

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REPORTS BY EDGAR WALKER, ANDREW KOOB, AND PETER FEBBRARO Goodluck Okonoboh | Center | Wilbraham & Monson (Mass.) | 2014 | Mass Rivals 17U Okonoboh (6-foot-9) is an elite shot blocker who is continually staking his claim as the nation’s best interior defender. In a big win on Friday night, he was also establishing himself […]

VCU Commit Jonathan Williams Leads Team Loaded NC

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Jonathan Williams doesn’t shy away from the big stage. A standout point guard for national powerhouse St. Benedict’s (N.J.), the VCU commit has played in events all over the country and routinely goes toe-to-toe with some of the nation’s top point guards. This weekend, Williams is looking to bring some of that big-game experience to […]