Open Evaluation Coaches Tracker.

Who is Your Coach Watching?

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Akron:

Ball St. 4/20 @INBBallSource Illinois Wolves vs. Fieldhouse Elite 2014 will have a big crowd. Butler, Purdue, Ball St., Michigan, DePaul, Wright St., Valpo here already... @JeffRabjohns Michigan coach John Beilein, Ball St coach Billy Taylor, Purdue ast Micah Shrewsberry also among coaches here in Merrillville tonight...

Bowling Green:

Bradley:

Butler: 4/20 @INBBallSource Reply Retweet Favorite Illinois Wolves vs. Fieldhouse Elite 2014 will have a big crowd. Butler, Purdue, Ball St., Michigan, DePaul, Wright St., Valpo here already... 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR UI, Iowa, Butler, Purdue, Oregon St, and Mich are watching Peyton Allen, Darreon Reddick, CJ Rviers and Darius Austin… 4/21 @WhoKnewButYou Coach K, Crean, Haith, Stevens, Grant all on hand to watch #STLEAGLES vs CA Supreme at #EYBL this am… 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR 2014 PJ Thompson from Brebuf is looking more skilled. St. Louis, Dayton, Butler, Illinois, and Toledo watching him… @INBRecruits Brad Stevens of Butler and Matt Painter of Purdue here at Lake Central HS watching 6'1" G Eron Gordon of North Central HS (2016).... @INBBallSource P.J. Thompson 5'10" PG Brebeuf playing well today. He told me earlier he will be attending elite camps at Stanford & Butler this summer... 4/22 @INBRecruits Wisconsin, DePaul, Northwestern, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Butler, MSU, Purdue watching Spiece Indy Heat (2013) vs Illinois Wolves...  4/28 @KyleNeddenriep Butler coach Brad Stevens now watching Monte Morris, a 2013 guard…

Central Michigan:

Chicago St:

Cincinnati: 4/20 @ebosshoops New Heights is spanking the Louisville Magic right now. Mick Cronin on hand watching Obekpa... @TheHoopGroup: 2014 Quadri Moore F says he's received offers from Seton Hall, Prov, Cinn, + Georgetown. #HGJamFest... @DaveTelep Mick Cronin, Brian Gregory and Fred Hoiberg taking in Monte Morris. Everybody looking for a PG... 4/21 @TheHoopGroup 17U SportsU (NJ) getting back on that grind V East Coast Fusion (VA). Pitt, Cinn, Richmond, Clem, Marist, Wagner on hand at HG/Pitt Jamfest... @ISURecruitLists Denzell Watts had 22pt/8reb for Dorian's Pride in semifinal loss w/ Cincy, Iowa St, Robert Morris & Oakland watching per... Cronin spotted watching Mass Rivals vs an In Elite team per NBE http://www.nbebasketball.com/w3/2012-0424/las-vegas-aau-weekend-update-florida-rams-flex-muscles-recruiting-updates-galore/... 

Cleveland St: 4/20 @PremierBall 2013 6'8 W/ F Vincent Hunter List includes; Xavier, DePaul, Dayton, Indiana, U of D & Cleaveland St #DetroitStars #PittJamFest...

Dayton: 4/20 @PremierBall 2013 6'8 W/ F Vincent Hunter List includes; Xavier, DePaul, Dayton, Indiana, U of D & Cleaveland St #DetroitStars #PittJamFest... @DaveTelep Mick Cronin, Brian Gregory and Fred Hoiberg taking in Monte Morris. Everybody looking for a PG...

4/21 @NDKendrick_RR 2014 PJ Thompson from Brebuf is looking more skilled. St. Louis, Dayton, Butler, Illinois, and Toledo watching him…

Depaul: 4/20 @INBBallSource Illinois Wolves vs. Fieldhouse Elite 2014 will have a big crowd. Butler, Purdue, Ball St., Michigan, DePaul, Wright St., Valpo here already... @PremierBall 2013 6'8 W/ F Vincent Hunter List includes; Xavier, DePaul, Dayton, Indiana, U of D & Cleaveland St #DetroitStars #PittJamFest... 4/22 @sphillipshoops Howard Pulley and NJ Playaz coming up next. Coach K here with 2 assistants. Izzo, Howland, Matta, Beilein, Purnell other head guys present... 4/22 @INBRecruits Wisconsin, DePaul, Northwestern, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Butler, MSU, Purdue watching Spiece Indy Heat (2013) vs Illinois Wolves... 4/28 @DaveTelep For Okafor: Purnell, Groce, Carmody, Izzo and Telep.  #eybl…  4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School

Detroit: 4/20 @PremierBall 2013 6'8 W/ F Vincent Hunter List includes; Xavier, DePaul, Dayton, Indiana, U of D & Cleaveland St #DetroitStars #PittJamFest...  4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School

Eastern Ill:  4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School

Eastern Ky:  4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School

Eastern MI:

Evansville:

4/21 @NDKendrick_RR Day 2 in Merrillville IU, PU, Nevada, IPFW, ND St, Okland, and Evansville here and more…  4/28 @KyleNeddenriep Tom Crean, Matt Painter, Marty Simmons of Evansville among the coaches now watching Eric Gordon 17s and Illinois Old School.  

Green Bay:

Illinois: 4/20 @INBBallSource Jalen Coleman's (2015) Spiece Indy Heat team has had Tom Crean, Tom Izzo, Iowa, Purdue,and Illinois stop by his game...

4/21 @JeffRabjohns IU asst McClain, ND’s Mike Brey, PU’s Matt Painter, Mich, Ill assts among BIG coaches watching 2014s this am another of his tweets says IU asst Tim Buckley is in Vegas… 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR 2014 PJ Thompson from Brebuf is looking more skilled. St. Louis, Dayton, Butler, Illinois, and Toledo watching him…  4/22 @SwagAir shout out new University of #Illinois head coach @JohnGroce watching future #Illini Malcolm Hill right now in Merrilville... 4/28 @DaveTelep For Okafor: Purnell, Groce, Carmody, Izzo and Telep.  #eybl…

Illinois Chicago (UIC):

Illinois St:

Indiana: 4/20 @JeffRabjohns says Crean and McLain are starting in Merrillville... @insidethehall RT @KyleBogie Beilein, Izzo, Crean & Calipari among the many coaches watching '14 Chicago center Cliff Alexander right now in Indiana... ‏@INBBallSource Jalen Coleman's (2015) Spiece Indy Heat team has had Tom Crean, Tom Izzo, Iowa, Purdue,and Illinois stop by his game... @PremierBall 2013 6'8 W/ F Vincent Hunter List includes; Xavier, DePaul, Dayton, Indiana, U of D & Cleaveland St #DetroitStars #PittJamFest... 4/21 @JDemling Calbert Cheaney was at EYBL/NY2LA for IU… 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR Day 2 in Merrillville IU, PU, Nevada, IPFW, ND St, Okland, and Evansville here and more… 4/21 @JDemling IU coach Tom Crean and UL asst Wyking Jones in Minneapolis this am #eybl… 4/21 @WhoKnewButYou Coach K, Crean, Haith, Stevens, Grant all on hand to watch #STLEAGLES vs CA Supreme at #EYBL this am…

4/21 @Peegs Getting a look this am at Darius Austin , Peyton Allen, Darren Reddick from SW Ill Jets 26U. IU, PU, ND, Mich all watching... 4/21 @JeffRabjohns IU asst McClain, ND’s Mike Brey, PU’s Matt Painter, Mich, Ill assts among BIG coaches watching 2014s this am another of his tweets says IU asst Tim Buckley is in Vegas… 4/22 @JDemling Tom Crean watched Lyles/Lyle/Blueitt and Anya and then off to see Luke Fischer. #eybl... 4/22 Illinois Wolves 16u drawing a good crowd again. Indiana, Wisconsin, Purdue, Northwestern, Iowa... 4/22 @jdemling Ended the first evaluation period watching Spiece Indy Heat (Lyle, Lyles, Bluiett)....IU coach Tom Crean made it to watch, also Wyking Jones... Also story From Demling link http://blogs.courier-journal.com/jodydemling/2012/04/22/tracking-the-local-coaches-2/ Indiana coach Tom Crean spent Friday night in Merrillville, Ind., watching commitments Collin Hartman and Devin Davis along with a bunch young Indiana players including Eron Gordon. Assistant coach Tim Buckley has been in Las Vegas, watching Monte Morris, the Indiana Elite bunch, Drake Harris, D’Angelo Russell, Trey Grundy, Jordan Green, Solomon Poole and others. Calbert Cheaney was in Minneapolis on Friday night and Crean was there all day on Saturday, checking in on commitment Luke Fischer at the NY2LA event. He spent most of the day watching the EYBL games and was spotted watching BeeJay Anya, Stanford Robinson (injured and didn’t play), Trey Lyles, Marcus Lee, JaQuan Lyle, Trevon Blueitt and plenty of others. Assistant Steve McClain was in Merrillville on Saturday... 4/27 @JeffRabjohns  Indiana coaches among those watching 6-9 shot-blocking phenom Marcus Lee (IU offer) to start things off here in Hampton, Va... 4/28 @peegs  Crean is in Fishers to watch Luke Fisher.  Bo Ryan here too. .. 4/28 @JaceyZembal Michigan, IU here with assistants bright and early for All Ohio/Mean Streets 16s Boo Williams EBYL… 4/28 @insidethehall  Fred Hoiberg and Crean both watching Monte Morris.  Thad Matta just walked in here at Fishers as well… 4/28 @KyleNeddenriep Tom Crean and Matt Painter among the coaches watching Aaron Brennan and Grant Evans with Fieldhouse Elite…  4/28 @JeffRabjohns California 6’9 Marcus Lee tweaked ankle last night, warming up to play.  IU asst Steve McLain front and center… 4/28 @INBBallSource Tom Crean just stopped in to see the Indiana Elite Team Indiana 2015 group…  4/28 @KyleNeddenriep Tom Crean, Matt Painter, Marty Simmons of Evansville among the coaches now watching Eric Gordon 17s and Illinois Old School.  

Indiana St:

Indianapolis:

Iowa: 4/20 @INBBallSource Jalen Coleman's (2015) Spiece Indy Heat team has had Tom Crean, Tom Izzo, Iowa, Purdue,and Illinois stop by his game... 4/21 @CoachMillerMPLS said Providence, Iowa, South Dakota first ones in the house this morning #bestbuyspringclassic… 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR UI, Iowa, Butler, Purdue, Oregon St, and Mich are watching Peyton Allen, Darreon Reddick, CJ Rviers and Darius Austin… 4/22 Illinois Wolves 16u drawing a good crowd again. Indiana, Wisconsin, Purdue, Northwestern, Iowa... 4/22 OPEN Final: Whitny Wildcats (CAN) 68, BSA-Golden 60. #HGJamFest saw 6'6" @dyshawnpierre go off. Interest from NM St, Iona, Iowa, + St Bon...  4/28 @JeffRabjohns Big coaches presence for Mac Irvin-Ark Wings at Boo Williams. Notre Dame, OSU, MSU, UL, Alabama, Oregon, Iowa, Northwestern…

Iowa St: @WisBBYearbook Bo Ryan watching Matt Thomas in Minneapolis along with coaches from Iowa State, Nebraska and Boston College... @ISURecruitLists Plenty of #Cyclones interest at EYBL & NY2LA in MN as well: Boswell, Watkins, Vaughn, Zabo, Carrington, Lindsey, M. Thomas, Hegner & more... @DaveTelep Mick Cronin, Brian Gregory and Fred Hoiberg taking in Monte Morris. Everybody looking for a PG... @ISURecruitLists Denzell Watts had 22pt/8reb for Dorian's Pride in semifinal loss w/ Cincy, Iowa St, Robert Morris & Oakland watching per... 4/28 @insidethehall  Fred Hoiberg and Crean both watching Monte Morris.  Thad Matta just walked in here at Fishers as well…

IPFW: 4/20 @JeffRabjohns IUPUI's Todd Howard, Valpo's Bryce Drew, IPFW's Dan Bere, former IN Mr. Basketball Jason Gardner (Loyola ast) also here in Merrillville...

4/21 @NDKendrick_RR Day 2 in Merrillville IU, PU, Nevada, IPFW, ND St, Okland, and Evansville here and more…

IUPUI: 4/20 ‏ @JeffRabjohns IUPUI's Todd Howard, Valpo's Bryce Drew, IPFW's Dan Bere, former IN Mr. Basketball Jason Gardner (Loyola ast) also here in Merrillville...  4/27 @KyleNeddenriep  Rashaun Richardson (2014) of Tech has sprouted up 5 inches to 6-6 in last year. IUPUI, Toledo getting look at him at Adidas Spring Classic.

Kentucky: 4/20 @JeffRabjohns said cal at merrillville watching some 2013 kids first...Alex Bozich ‏ @insidethehall RT @KyleBogie Beilein, Izzo, Crean & Calipari among the many coaches watching '14 Chicago center Cliff Alexander right now in Indiana... @sphillipshoops Aaron Gordon gave a top 4 of Washington, New Mexico, Oregon, and Kentucky. Gordon says all 4 have offered... 4/21 @JDemling UK asst Kenny Payne was at EYBL last night… @TheHoopGroup says Cal at Pitt JamFest... Also here is a cut and paste from a Demling story From Demling link http://blogs.courier-journal.com/jodydemling/2012/04/22/tracking-the-local-coaches-2/ UK head coach John Calipari was on the road Friday night in Merrillville, Ind., to see some young kids including 2014 big man Cliff Alexander. But Calipari spent much of Saturday in Lexington with signee Nerlens Noel, the 2012 No. 1 player in the country who was on his official visit to the campus. Assistant coach Kenny Payne has done the work at the EYBL in Minneapolis and has made the rounds with most of UK’s top targets, including Aaron Gordon, James Young, Keith Frazier, Julius Randle, BeeJay Anya, Jabari Parker, Xavier Rathan-Mayes, Andrew Wiggins, Johnathan Williams, Troy Williams, Joel Berry, Dakari Johnson and plenty of others. The Wildcats have also been in Pittsburgh where the top 2013 targets – Andrew and Aaron Harrison – are playing for the Houston Defenders... 4/28 @jeffborzello Settling in for Sp;iece/Houston Hoops.  Ky, MSU, OSU, TX, AZ, Baylor, Miss St, Duke, Georgetown here…

Kent St:

Louisville: 4/21 @JDemling IU coach Tom Crean and UL asst Wyking Jones in Minneapolis this am #eybl… 4/22 There must be 60 schools watching Howard Pulley vs. Albany City Rocks. Kansas, Marq, WV, UCLA, Kan. St, Louisville, Minn, mich st, Duke, syr... Front row is Coach K, Izzo, Roy... 4/22 @JDemling Am told Louisville coach Rick Pitino is watching New Orleans Elite and Jarrell Martin now in Las Vegas... 4/22 @jdemling Ended the first evaluation period watching Spiece Indy Heat (Lyle, Lyles, Bluiett)....IU coach Tom Crean made it to watch, also Wyking Jones... Also here is a cut and paste from a Demling story From Demling link http://blogs.courier-journal.com/jodydemling/2012/04/22/tracking-the-local-coaches-2/ Rick Pitino and Kevin Keatts are in Las Vegas and watched commitments Quentin Snider and Anton Gill on Saturday. They also watched Karviar Shephard, Jarrell Martin, Chris Walker, Jordan Mickey and Snider’s teammates with the Louisville Magic, including D’Angelo Russell, Trey Grundy and Jordan Green. Assistant coach Wyking Jones has been in Minneapolis and has checked out the following: Moses Kingsley, Johnathan Williams, Anthony Barber, Tyler Ennis, Andrew Wiggins, Chinoso Obokoh, Greg McClintoin, Theo Pinson, Jalen Lindsey, Dakari Johnson, JaQuan Lyle, Jabari Parker, Thomas Hamilton, BeeJay Anya, Kennedy Meeks and others...  4/28 @ITVHughes Rick Pitino is in Hampton and watching Moses Kingsley first this morning at Nike EYBL….  4/28 @JeffRabjohns Big coaches presence for Mac Irvin-Ark Wings at Boo Williams. Notre Dame, OSU, MSU, UL, Alabama, Oregon, Iowa, Northwestern…  4/28 @hatfieldsports Rick Pitino of Louisville among the coaches checking out Team Takeover vs Balt Elite.  It’s a close one 29-26 at half.  #EYBL…

Loyola (Il): 4/20 ‏ @JeffRabjohns IUPUI's Todd Howard, Valpo's Bryce Drew, IPFW's Dan Bere, former IN Mr. Basketball Jason Gardner (Loyola ast) also here in Merrillville...

Marquette: 4/22 There must be 60 schools watching Howard Pulley vs. Albany City Rocks. Kansas, Marq, WV, UCLA, Kan. St, Louisville, Minn, mich st, Duke, syr... Front row is Coach K, Izzo, Roy... 4/28 @KDKentrick_RR Buzz Williams and Bo Ryan are in the gym checking on 2014 Kevon Looney of the Milwaukee Running Rebels…

Miami (OH): @TheRecruitScoop: Miami (OH) has offered 2013 SF Nathan Taphorn of Pekin (IL) and 2014 PF Malek Harris Sandburg (IL) per his coach... 4/23 @KyleNeddenriep Sam Logwood (2014) of Lawrence North picked up an offer from Miami of Ohio... 4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School

Michigan: @peegs Lots of well known coaches here in Merrillville tonight: Crean, Izzo, Calipari, Beilein Retweeted by Windy City Source IU..... @INBBallSource Illinois Wolves vs. Fieldhouse Elite 2014 will have a big crowd. Butler, Purdue, Ball St., Michigan, DePaul, Wright St., Valpo here already... 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR UI, Iowa, Butler, Purdue, Oregon St, and Mich are watching Peyton Allen, Darreon Reddick, CJ Rviers and Darius Austin…

4/21 @Peegs Getting a look this am at Darius Austin , Peyton Allen, Darren Reddick from SW Ill Jets 26U. IU, PU, ND, Mich all watching.... 4/21 @JeffRabjohns IU asst McClain, ND’s Mike Brey, PU’s Matt Painter, Mich, Ill assts among BIG coaches watching 2014s this am another of his tweets says IU asst Tim Buckley is in Vegas… 4/22 @JeffRabjohns Indiana, Purdue, Michigan among the schools watching Cathedral 2016 G Jalen Coleman... 4/22 @sphillipshoops Howard Pulley and NJ Playaz coming up next. Coach K here with 2 assistants. Izzo, Howland, Matta, Beilein, Purnell other head guys present... 4/28 @JaceyZembal Michigan, IU here with assistants bright and early for All Ohio/Mean Streets 16s Boo Williams EBYL…  4/28 @umhoops UM asst Jeff Meyer was on hand watching Luke Kennard today.  Kennard high on UM but a who’s who of D1 programs are involved... 4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School

Michigan St: 4/20 @JeffRabjohns IU's Tom Crean, Kentucky's John Calipari, Mich St's Tom Izzo among the high major coaches here in Merrillville tonight... @insidethehall RT @KyleBogie Beilein, Izzo, Crean & Calipari among the many coaches watching '14 Chicago center Cliff Alexander right now in Indiana... @INBBallSource Jalen Coleman's (2015) Spiece Indy Heat team has had Tom Crean, Tom Izzo, Iowa, Purdue,and Illinois stop by his game... 4/22 There must be 60 schools watching Howard Pulley vs. Albany City Rocks. Kansas, Marq, WV, UCLA, Kan. St, Louisville, Minn, mich st, Duke, syr... Front row is Coach K, Izzo, Roy... 4/22 @sphillipshoops Howard Pulley and NJ Playaz coming up next. Coach K here with 2 assistants. Izzo, Howland, Matta, Beilein, Purnell other head guys present... 4/22 @INBRecruits Wisconsin, DePaul, Northwestern, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Butler, MSU, Purdue watching Spiece Indy Heat (2013) vs Illinois Wolves... 4/28 @DaveTelep For Okafor: Purnell, Groce, Carmody, Izzo and Telep.  #eybl…  4/28 @JeffRabjohns Big coaches presence for Mac Irvin-Ark Wings at Boo Williams. Notre Dame, OSU, MSU, UL, Alabama, Oregon, Iowa, Northwestern…

Milwuakee:

Minnesota: 4/20 @TheHoopGroup says Minnesota and others watching SEBL and Huntington Park at the Pittsburgh Jamfest... @RyanJamesMN Gopher coaches spread out tonight with Tubby in Pittsburgh, Saul at NY2LA, and Vince at NY2LA... 4/21 @GopherHole  #Gophers assistant Vince Taylor watching Gavin Schilling... 4/22 There must be 60 schools watching Howard Pulley vs. Albany City Rocks. Kansas, Marq, WV, UCLA, Kan. St, Louisville, Minn, mich st, Duke, syr... Front row is Coach K, Izzo, Roy

Moorehead St.

Murray St:

Nebraska: 4/20 @WisBBYearbook Bo Ryan watching Matt Thomas in Minneapolis along with coaches from Iowa State, Nebraska and Boston College... 4/22 @INBRecruits Wisconsin, DePaul, Northwestern, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Butler, MSU, Purdue watching Spiece Indy Heat (2013) vs Illinois Wolves...

Northern Ill: 4/22 @INBRecruits Wisconsin, DePaul, Northwestern, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Butler, MSU, Purdue watching Spiece Indy Heat (2013) vs Illinois Wolves... 4/28 @ TheHoopGroup Colorado, Valpo, UVM, St. Francis, UNI among the schools waiting for NE Playaz and Crusader Nation to start #GHJamFest…  4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School... 

Northern Ky:

Northwestern: 4/20 @TheHoopGroup said Lots of coaches have already checked in. Pitt, URI, VCU, Northwestern, Rutgers, more all watching SportsU NJ v WV Blaze 16U #HGJamFest ... 4/22 Illinois Wolves 16u drawing a good crowd again. Indiana, Wisconsin, Purdue, Northwestern, Iowa... 4/22 @INBRecruits Wisconsin, DePaul, Northwestern, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Butler, MSU, Purdue watching Spiece Indy Heat (2013) vs Illinois Wolves... 4/22 @TheRecruitScoop Northwestern has offered 2013 Illinois Wolves (IL) SF Nathan Taphorn, per his coach. His father played at Wisconsin-Green Bay... 4/28 @DaveTelep For Okafor: Purnell, Groce, Carmody, Izzo and Telep.  #eybl…  4/28 @JeffRabjohns Big coaches presence for Mac Irvin-Ark Wings at Boo Williams. Notre Dame, OSU, MSU, UL, Alabama, Oregon, Iowa, Northwestern…  4/28 @TheHoopGroup Northwestern, arguably a major conference school, is watching Pump-n-run vs. We R-1 #HGJamfest…

Notre Dame: 4/20 @JeffRabjohns Notre Dame's Mike Brey also here in Merrillville...

4/21 @Peegs Getting a look this am at Darius Austin , Peyton Allen, Darren Reddick from SW Ill Jets 26U. IU, PU, ND, Mich all watching... 4/21 @JeffRabjohns IU asst McClain, ND’s Mike Brey, PU’s Matt Painter, Mich, Ill assts among BIG coaches watching 2014s this am another of his tweets says IU asst Tim Buckley is in Vegas…  4/28 @TheHoopGroup Court 3 has ND, Hofstra, Monmouth, RMU, CW Post, Rider, St. Peters, and a lot more watching from a crowded sideline #HGJamfest…  4/28 @JeffRabjohns Big coaches presence for Mac Irvin-Ark Wings at Boo Williams. Notre Dame, OSU, MSU, UL, Alabama, Oregon, Iowa, Northwestern…  4/28 @ebosshoops Greg Lansing, Sean Miller, Rick Barnes, Mike Brey, Billy Kennedy, and Lorenzo Romar among those watching Spiece/Houston Hoops #EYBL…

Oakland:

4/21 @NDKendrick_RR Day 2 in Merrillville IU, PU, Nevada, IPFW, ND St, Okland, and Evansville here and more… @ISURecruitLists Denzell Watts had 22pt/8reb for Dorian's Pride in semifinal loss w/ Cincy, Iowa St, Robert Morris & Oakland watching per

Ohio:

Ohio St: 4/22 @sphillipshoops Howard Pulley and NJ Playaz coming up next. Coach K here with 2 assistants. Izzo, Howland, Matta, Beilein, Purnell other head guys present... 4/28 @insidethehall  Fred Hoiberg and Crean both watching Monte Morris.  Thad Matta just walked in here at Fishers as well…  4/28 @jeffborzello Settling in for Sp;iece/Houston Hoops.  Ky, MSU, OSU, TX, AZ, Baylor, Miss St, Duke, Georgetown here…  4/28 @JeffRabjohns Big coaches presence for Mac Irvin-Ark Wings at Boo Williams. Notre Dame, OSU, MSU, UL, Alabama, Oregon, Iowa, Northwestern…

Penn St:

Purdue: 4/20 @INBBallSource Illinois Wolves vs. Fieldhouse Elite 2014 will have a big crowd. Butler, Purdue, Ball St., Michigan, DePaul, Wright St., Valpo here already... @INBBallSource Jalen Coleman's (2015) Spiece Indy Heat team has had Tom Crean, Tom Izzo, Iowa, Purdue,and Illinois stop by his game... @JeffRabjohns Michigan coach John Beilein, Ball St coach Billy Taylor, Purdue ast Micah Shrewsberry also among coaches here in Merrillville tonight... 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR Day 2 in Merrillville IU, PU, Nevada, IPFW, ND St, Okland, and Evansville here and more… 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR UI, Iowa, Butler, Purdue, Oregon St, and Mich are watching Peyton Allen, Darreon Reddick, CJ Rviers and Darius Austin…

4/21 @Peegs Getting a look this am at Darius Austin , Peyton Allen, Darren Reddick from SW Ill Jets 26U. IU, PU, ND, Mich all watching... 4/21 @JeffRabjohns IU asst McClain, ND’s Mike Brey, PU’s Matt Painter, Mich, Ill assts among BIG coaches watching 2014s this am another of his tweets says IU asst Tim Buckley is in Vegas… 4/22 Illinois Wolves 16u drawing a good crowd again. Indiana, Wisconsin, Purdue, Northwestern, Iowa... 4/22 @JeffRabjohns Indiana, Purdue, Michigan among the schools watching Cathedral 2016 G Jalen Coleman... @INBRecruits Brad Stevens of Butler and Matt Painter of Purdue here at Lake Central HS watching 6'1" G Eron Gordon of North Central HS (2016)... 4/22 @IllianaAAU I saw Purdue coaches (Shrewsbury or Painter) at every EG15 game. Putting in work on intriguing prospects. Brennan Gillis (Ben Davis) tough... 4/22 @INBRecruits Wisconsin, DePaul, Northwestern, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Butler, MSU, Purdue watching Spiece Indy Heat (2013) vs Illinois Wolves... 4/22 @GoldandBlackcom Mooresville 2014 wing Jacob Johnson slated to make unofficial visit to #Purdue tonight....  4/28 @ZachOsterman Tom Crean, Matt Painter among those now watching Aaron Brennan…  4/28 @KyleNeddenriep Tom Crean and Matt Painter among the coaches watching Aaron Brennan and Grant Evans with Fieldhouse Elite…  4/28 @INBBallSource PU coach Matt Painter arrived to watch Hyron Edwards and the IE-Team Indiana 2015 squad…  4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School...  4/28 @KyleNeddenriep Tom Crean, Matt Painter, Marty Simmons of Evansville among the coaches now watching Eric Gordon 17s and Illinois Old School.  

Southern Ill:

Southern Ill Edwardsville:

Toledo: 4/21 @NDKendrick_RR 2014 PJ Thompson from Brebuf is looking more skilled. St. Louis, Dayton, Butler, Illinois, and Toledo watching him…  4/27 @KyleNeddenriep Rashaun Richardson (2014) of Tech has sprouted up 5 inches to 6-6 in last year. IUPUI, Toledo getting look at him at Adidas Spring Classic.

Valpo: 4/20 @JeffRabjohns IUPUI's Todd Howard, Valpo's Bryce Drew, IPFW's Dan Bere, former IN Mr. Basketball Jason Gardner (Loyola ast) also here in Merrillville.... @INBBallSource Illinois Wolves vs. Fieldhouse Elite 2014 will have a big crowd. Butler, Purdue, Ball St., Michigan, DePaul, Wright St., Valpo here already... 4/23 @JeffRabjohns Valpo offered 2013 wing Alec Peters after seeing him in Merrillville this weekend. Peters from same HS (Washington, IL) as IU's Matt Roth... 4/28 @ TheHoopGroup Colorado, Valpo, UVM, St. Francis, UNI among the schools waiting for NE Playaz and Crusader Nation to start #GHJamFest…

Western Ill:  4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School

Western Ky: 4/23 @jdemling Sheldon Clark top sophomore Justin Johnson visiting Western Kentucky today.

Western Mi:

Wisconsin: 4/20 @WisBBYearbook Bo Ryan watching Matt Thomas in Minneapolis along with coaches from Iowa State, Nebraska and Boston College... 4/21  @Evan_Flood247 Wisconsin Head Coach Bo Ryan is watching Chicago (Ill.) De La Salle 2013 PF Gavin Schilling right now. #badgers... 4/22 Illinois Wolves 16u drawing a good crowd again. Indiana, Wisconsin, Purdue, Northwestern, Iowa... 4/22 @INBRecruits Wisconsin, DePaul, Northwestern, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Butler, MSU, Purdue watching Spiece Indy Heat (2013) vs Illinois Wolves...  4/28 @peegs  Crean is in Fishers to watch Luke Fisher.  Bo Ryan here too. .. 4/28 @KDKentrick_RR Buzz Williams and Bo Ryan are in the gym checking on 2014 Kevon Looney of the Milwaukee Running Rebels… 4/28 @insidethehall Also spotted Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan.  Looks like he’ll start watching Wisconsin Swing Litch…  4/28 @sean_morrison Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan out here to watch Looney (vs IN Elite South) a highly touted prospect right in the Badgers backyard…

Wright St: 4/20 @INBBallSource Reply Retweet Favorite Illinois Wolves vs. Fieldhouse Elite 2014 will have a big crowd. Butler, Purdue, Ball St., Michigan, DePaul, Wright St., Valpo here already...  4/28 @ZachOsterman Wright St among those watching Fieldhouse.  Raiders a long-standing offer for Grant Evans…

Xavier: 4/20 @BWeixScout Close #Xavier HC Coach Mack is at the #HGJamFest while assistant Travis Steele is hitting Merrillville, IN... @PremierBall 2013 6'8 W/ F Vincent Hunter List includes; Xavier, DePaul, Dayton, Indiana, U of D & Cleaveland St #DetroitStars #PittJamFest...  4/28 @SwagAir MU, PU, Depaul, Detroit, Xavier, IU, EKU, Ball St, Miami (OH), UW-Parkside, Lewis, NIU, WIU, EIU colleges at EG vs Old School

Youngstown St: 4/23 @ScoutingIndiana 6'4 SF Ronnye Beamon (2012) of Bishop Noll just picked up an offer from Youngstown St., & Liberty has requested a visit. Had a good weekend.

UCLA poking around the Queen City and other updates.

UCLA paying a visit to Cincinnati to see Devin Williams Photo by Steve Jones of Cincinnati Inquirer

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/recruiting/2012/04/16/ucla-coach-ben-howland-expected-at-withrow-on-tuesday-afternoon/

Xavier recruiting Dixie Heights sophomore Brandon Hatton

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/recruiting/2012/04/11/xavier-showing-significant-interest-in-dixie-heights-sophomore-guard-brandon-hatton/?odyssey=obinsite

Derek Richardson commits to Keno Davis and CMU

http://www.annarbor.com/sports/ypsilantis-richardson-is-keno-davis-first-commitment-at-central-michigan/

Weekend AAU/Twitter Roundup!

Its AAU/Twitter Time Greensburg (IN) guard Sean Sellers photo is from the Indy Star.

AAU season is heating up! Good readers, feel free to share any tips with the Good Mongrel on who to watch or who to follow. Here are some tips and observations of my own.

Knoxvegas Heat is probably the biggest AAU tournament going this week, but few players of local interest are down there so I won't spend a great deal of time on it. Johnson Central HS (KY) 6'8 forward Shane Hall has been getting rave reviews down there according to Scout's man on the spot Brian Snow. His handle is @BSnowScout. Check him out, but his Scout write ups are pay only so don't blame me. According to Jody Demling @jdemling of the Louisville CJ, Indiana is always one of the first schools out of Hall's mouth. There are a ton of twitterers out there going on about the action in Knoxville, but most of the action is for players in the Southeast.

Badger City Classic has quite a few good players, including Wisconsin Swish teams, Randolph Boys Club, and others. Mark Miller @WiBBYearbook is tweeting up a storm. He has noted fine performances from Poynette's Tanner Bruchs of Randolph Boys Club, Dakota Oskey of Seymour of Wisconsin Blaze 16U, Malik Robinson (2015) and Nick Noskowiak of Sun Prairie, Dorold Thomas of Madison LaFoilette, Shareef Smith of Madison Memorial, and Branden Williams 6'6 of Milwuakee Northwest who led the Wisconsin Shooters 17U club to victory. And he's still tweeting, go check him out.

Indyball is always one of my favorite April events. Indiana is always home to a ton of excellent summer teams and most of them go head to head in this event, mixing the Adidas and Nike schools in one of the few events left that draws both. The Twitterscape is exploding with reports. The Indianapolis Star's recruiting guru Kyle Neddenreip is on top of the action @KyleNeddenriep so check him out. Also good info from several other journalists and several coaches of various levels that I will try to include by the player in question.

* Chandler White is a developed 6'2 2015 guard from Ft Wayne Carroll getting heavy interest from Michigan, Indiana, Michigan State, and Purdue according to @KyleNeddenriep He had a huge day and got mentions from @sean_morrison and others.

* Sean Sellers and Bryant McIntosh from Greensburg, Indiana have been hot for their Eric Gordon All Stars team. 24/7 writer @sean_morrison noted McIntosh's smooth stroke and retweeted Sellers saying he was just measured at 6'6 with a 6'7 wingspan.

* Franco House of Concord was drawing some great reviews. He is a very good prospect in football and basketball so we have to wait out his choice. He's a 6'5 kid who is getting basketball interest from Ball State, Bowling Green, Evansville, Mercer, Toledo, and Western Michigan according to Trevor Andershock @INBBallSource.

* Bronson Kessinger and Aaron Thomas drew nice reviews on their Spiece Indy Heat - Reamer squad according to KR Kendrick @NDKendrick. He says they are both skilled in the post.

* Andrew Dakich is a 6'2 pg from Zionsville drawing interest from Air Force, Army, Ball State, IPFW, and Western Michigan according to @Kyleneddenriep.

* Carmel HS (IN) guard Mike Volovic is drawing interest from Cornell according to @KyleNeddenriep.

* Jeremie Tyler and Perry Poindexter have drawn strong reviews for their Indyball play as well. @NDKendrick commented that Poindexter is getting stronger in his upper body but still has some work to do on his footwork and elsewhere. Every high major coach within two hundred miles of Indy is keeping an eye on Poindexter with his length and potential, but he's not always a real productive player at this point so it will be fun to see if he keeps turning heads this spring.

* Tipton senior to be Mike Crawford had a 30 point game according to @kyleneddenriep.

* Jacob Johnson is a 2014 prospect from Mooresville, IN playing with Sellers and McIntosh on the Eric Gordon All Stars. He got mentioned by several folks including Neddenriep, and others. Johnson is a 6'5 forward hearing from Butler, Indiana State, Purdue, Xavier, Evansville, and others according to Trevor Andershock @INBballSource.

* Fishers (IN) point guard Jaylon Brown had a nice game for the Martin Wolverines. Neddenriep says he is getting interest from Minnesota and Illinois recently.

* Hyron Edwards is a big time 5'10 point guard from East Chicago Central (IN) who was having a big game on Saturday. He is hearing from Indiana, Purdue, Northwestern, Michigan, and Xavier according to @INBballSource.

* Eron Gordon is the youngest brother of Eric Gordon and he is already being talked about as an elite player nationally in his class. He had several highlight plays on his way to a 32 and a 20 point game on Saturday. He's a freshman to be at North Central HS.

International Play is an even better way for these kiddos to show their stuff, but the Good Mongrel will not be jet setting anytime soon for even the most loyal readers so we have to rely on the Twittersphere. Purdue 2012 recruits Jay Simpson and Raphael Davis had nice games, Davis was MVP at the Global All Star Challenge event with a 20 point game according to @GoldandBlackcom. Also, @jdemling reports Daryl Hicks and Derek Willis put up 10 apiece in another US win in Germany.

Indiana and Kentucky State Rankings

Indiana 2012 Final Rankings

Kyle Nedenreip from the Indianapolis Star and Jody Demling of the Louisville Courier Journal have finished their final 2012 state rankings for Indiana's loaded class of 2012. Here are the results followed by some comments from yours truly.

Here's a pic of Gary Harris lifted from Demling's blog.

Neddenreip... (here's the link) http://blogs.indystar.com/recruitingcentral/2012/04/13/final-in-state-top-20-rankings-for-2012-class/

1. Gary Harris – 6-4 shooting guard, Hamilton Southeastern: Michigan State.

2. Yogi Ferrell – 5-11 point guard, Park Tudor: Indiana

3. Jeremy Hollowell – 6-8 small forward, Lawrence Central: Indiana

4. Glenn Robinson III – 6-6 small forward, Lake Central: Michigan

5. Kellen Dunham – 6-5 shooting guard, Pendleton Heights: Butler

6. Ronnie Johnson – 6-0 point guard, North Central: Purdue.

7. Hanner Mosquera-Perea – 6-8 power forward, La Lumiere: Indiana.

8. Rapheal Davis – 6-5 shooting guard, La Lumiere: Davis finds a way to score. Purdue

9. Ron Patterson – 6-3 shooting guard, Broad Ripple: Indiana

10. R.J. Hunter – 6-6 shooting guard, Pike: Georgia State

11. Patrick Ingram – 6-2 shooting guard, North Central:Iowa.

12. Austin Burgett – 6-9 small forward, Avon: Notre Dame

13. Jay Simpson – 6-9 power forward, La Lumiere: Purdue.

14. DeJuan Marrero – 6-5 small forward, Bowman Academy: DePaul

15. Nick Osborne – 6-8 power forward, Muncie Central: Loyola (Ill.)

16. D.J. Balentine – 6-1 shooting guard, Kokomo: Evansville

17. Eron Harris – 6-3 shooting guard, Lawrence North: West Virginia.

18. Jared Drew – 6-6 small forward, Cathedral: Saint Louis

19. Jacobby Bledsoe – 5-9 point guard, Hamilton Southeastern:

20. J.T. Yoho – 6-6 small forward, Eastern Greene: Wright State

And Demling... (here's the link) http://blogs.courier-journal.com/jodydemling/2012/04/12/rankings-indiana-boys-class-of-2012/

1. Gary Harris, Hamilton Southeastern, 6-4 (Michigan State)

2. Yogi Ferrell, Indianapolis Park Tudor, 5-11 (Indiana)

3. Glenn Robinson, Lake Central, 6-5 (Michigan)

4. Jeremy Hollowell, Lawrence Central, 6-8 (Indiana)

5. Hanner Perea, La Lumiere, 6-8 (Indiana)

6. Ron Patterson, Indianapolis Broad Ripple, 6-3 (Indiana)

7. Kellen Dunham, Pendleton Heights, 6-4 (Butler)

8. Ronnie Johnson, North Central, 5-11 (Purdue)

9. Rapheal Davis, La Lumiere, 6-5 (Purdue)

10. Nick Osborne, Muncie Central, 6-8 (Loyola-Chicago)

11. R.J. Hunter, Pike, 6-4 (Georgia State)

12. DeJuan Marrero, Gary Bowman, 6-5 (DePaul)

13. Austin Burgett, Avon, 6-8 (Notre Dame)

14. Jay Simpson, La Lumiere, 6-8 (Purdue)

15. Eron Harris, Lawrence North, 6-2 (West Virginia)

16. Jared Drew, Cathedral, 6-5 (St. Louis)

17. Mike Ramey, Southport, 6-5 (Ball State)

18. D.J. Balentine, Kokomo, 6-2 (Evansville)

19. Patrick Ingram, North Central, 6-2 (Iowa)

20. J.T. Yoho, Eastern Greene, 6-5 (Wright State)

21. Elijah Ray, Bowman Academy, 6-6 (IUPUI)

22. Kellon Thomas, Southport, 5-11 (Kent State)

23. Rhett Smith, Sullivan, 6-7 (Indiana State)

24. Ryan Weber, Roncalli, 6-7 (Youngstown State)

25. Brent Calhoun, Indianapolis Warren Central, 6-8 (Detroit)

Those two hombres see an awful lot of the local kids in Indiana. I'm sure they see 95% of the kids on these lists more than the national guys many of us pay money for. And they probably have about the same coaching background...

I like that they both have Gary Harris first. I'm not sure if Gary Harris or Yogi Ferrel is the best player in Indiana's 2012 class, but both are excellent choices. One national guy picked Little Big Dog, who is a fine player and athlete but I think the kids ahead of him on these lists are much better players now and they both have better upsides at the next level. I really like how high Demling has Ron Patterson and I really like how high Neddenreip has Kellen Duhnam. Those two kids have a dominant feature at the next level (defense for Patterson and shooting for Duhnam) that should ensure their success.

Missing from this list are three kids that prepped elsewhere that Mongreltopia shall still claim; Mitch McGary, Devontes Smith-Rivera, and AJ Hammons. Here's the Good Mongrel's stab at the class...

1. Yogi Ferrel

1b. Gary Harris

3. Jeremy Hollowell

4. Kellon Duhnam

5. Little Big Dog

6. Mitch McGary

7. Devontes Smith-Rivera

8. AJ Hammons

9. Ron Patterson

10. Hanner Mosque-Perea

11. Ronnie Johnson

12. DJ Ballentine

13. Austin Burgett

14. RJ Hunter

15. Raphael Davis

16. Jay Simpson

17. Dujuan Marero

18. Patrick Ingram

19. Jared Drew

20. Kellon Thomas

21. Nick Osbourne

22. Rhett Smith

23. Brett Calhoun

24. Eron Harris

25. JT Yoho

2012 McDonald AA, All Star, and AAU Tip Offs Underway!

Picture is Jaquan Lyle ripped unapologetically from the Evansville Courier-Press

The Good Mongrel Wakes!!

The good Hoops Mongrel has taken a long sustained nap and is going to try to get back in the mix some this summer after a 2 or 3 year hiatus. Lets hope the addedage and wisdom helps me keep it civil!

Chicago Hoops Tip Off kicks off area AAU season!

One of the Good Mongrel's favorite hoops web sites is Chicago Hoops. They have premium content now so we will avoid linking pay articles as always but the Windy City has a premium crop of prospects in 2014 in addition to the best player in the country in the 2013 class so expect to hear from Chicagohoops and their colleagues and rivals on a regular basis. www.chicagohoops.com is where I find them. One of the best things about the good folks at Chicago Hoops is that they host one of the first AAU tournaments in the midwest and here's the results.

17U winner was TP Elite, which rode a big game from Jarvis Garret to defeat Team Rose 47-45. Devonte Burton followed his 30 point semi-final game against Mac Irvin Fire with 12 points in the final. Here's a link on that one. http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1668:terry-porter-elite-win-chicago-hoops-17-u-tip-off-title&catid=35:news

16U winner was the SW Illinois Jets who beat Team Rose 63-60. Team Rose boasts dynamic forces of nature Cliff Alexander and Jaquan Lyle so that's a tall order. Here's a link for that story. http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1667:sw-illinois-jets-win-chicago-hoops-16-u-tip-off-title&catid=35:news

MCD AA Game:

The McDonalds AA game took place last week. One team nobody cares about beat the other team nobody cares about for an outcome that was mildly interesting. The coaches both had ten good players and for the most part they sent them out there in 4 to 5 minute shifts. As far as top of the line talent this class is either missing a few big guns. Perhaps late rising Belle of the Ball Nerlens Noel (was 2nd best kid in 2013 but reclassified) with his outstanding Kid N Play hair cut or some overlooked kids like the amazing Sam Decker (pictured above) could have spiced it up some, but there were still some good players and some pretty good stretches of play. Shabazz Muhammed was the superstar player there. Shabazz is an outstanding ball player. He's tough as nails and smart. He's all business. He's about a 6'8 powerful wing player that's a bit hard to describe. I warn you up front its probably smart not to follow me down any hypotheticals, analogies, or comparisons but I think for our BIG fans if Deshawn Thomas and Jared Sullinger had a baby, it would be Shabazz. He didn't look quite as quick as he did last year, seems to have slowed down a tad as he filled out more. But he's still athletic and strong and will be a lottery pick in 2013. There were other good players there, but no one that should be showing up on All American teams as freshmen except Muhammed. Kyle Anderson was probably the second best player there but he's so thin it might take a year or two for him to be dominant. He's a 6'9 rail thin wing forward with the passing ability of an elite point (but nowhere near the quickness and dribbling style you want as a real point guard imo and of course he'll guard wings not points).

Midwestern basketball fans had plenty of players to root for in the Burger Game. Indianapolis Park Tudor PG Yogi Ferrell was the best point in the game. Ferrell is normally an outstanding shooter but was off from the field in this game. He did wind up with 8 assists to 0 turnovers and had some nifty set ups and plenty that didn't get finished as well. Yogi is IU bound next year and I can't wait to see who that team starts. Yogi and Jordan Hulls are both kids you need on the floor, but both a hair under 6' tall. Oladipo and Sheehey are both kids you need out there. Zeller and Watford are two of the best players in the BIG.

Yogi's primary competition for Mr. BBall in Indiana is Michigan State recruit Gary Harris who was also at the McD game. Harris (and Yogi) played as good of defense as anyone at the game. He had a couple of nice passes but didn't stand out in this game. He's still the bomb folks and will start and be a better player than Dawson did a year ago. His jumper will become consistent about as a junior in Sparty and then he'll be an AA candidate.

The second best point in the game was probably Marcus Paige from Iowa. He's UNC bound and has a nice jump shot and unbelievable passing ability. Paige and Yogi are both elite passers with nice jumpers. Paige was on the floor with Shabazz and was smart enough to know that meant throw the ball at the rim almost every time down the floor and guess who will show up and dunk it. Paige will have a huge career at UNC. He needs to get stronger and didn't work as hard on defense as a couple of other points but he was still impressive.

The uniforms were worthy of their parent corporation and the talent was down, but they did play hard for the most part unlike what we saw at times during the ESPN All American games over the weekend in New Orleans. The North squad was filled with notable guys. Here's a little on some of them...

* Sam Decker was the star. He's athletic, aggressive, creative, and has moxie. He's joining a loaded backcourt but has an excellent chance to be the best player on the club as a freshman. I don't ever remember saying that about another Wisconsin player.

* Glenn Robinson Jr was the MVP. He was showing off his trademark athleticism and got 8 or 9 buckets in transition. Robinson is a good all around player but didn't get to show off anything but dunking ability in this one.

* Mitch McGary moved well but didn't have a huge game. I've seen a lot of McGary and though he's capable of doing some really impressive things you rarely see him having a big statistical impact on a game. He's certainly a talent, but if the Good Mongrel had been king of the recruiting world he probably wouldn't have been ranked in the top 15 in his class. I could see him making an impact as a freshman, but he's sort of a big play guy that doesn't sustain it the whole game and I think UM fans should bet the under in most statistical categories. I also worry a little that he was a borderline top 100 kid as a senior (maybe even old for his class) and then he reclassified to 2012 and last summer really made a big impression with his passionate play, strength, and athleticism last summer against younger kids. Now those kids are older and McGary so far might be looking a little less like the cream of the crop.

* Ken Kaminski was missing his shots and that really devalues him because he's such a wonderful shooter. He looked a little taller and more filled out but maybe not quite as athletic as pre-injury. He did show some nice skill in the game and will be a very good player at MSU.

* Adam Woodbury was the star of the NBA top 100 camp last summer and again showed some nice skills in the game. He has fantastic hands and solid feet to go with outstanding skills. He's going to be outstanding for Iowa and will be a good player as a freshman. However, he has narrow shoulders and doesn't look quite as tall as the 6'11 he's often listed as. He's also skinny and might need a year to become a double figure guy in the BIG.

* Mike Gessel was outstanding as usual. He's got a nice deep shot, is quick with the ball, and decisive. Iowa has plenty of competent upperclassmen guards so Gessel will likely add depth as a freshman and then really start to make a big impact as a soph.

* Jeremy Hollowell has been a Mongrel favorite since his freshman year. He's grown to a long 6'7 and is a little quicker with the ball and still has that silky smooth three point shot. He went for ten points, four boards, and four assists and was one of the better players out there. Hollowell also played some outstanding defense. Can't wait to see him play for Tom Crean.

* Hanner Mosque-Parea was very good and very bad on Sunday. He made some unbelievable athletic plays as he is known for and showed a nice free throw stroke. Perea ended up with about 8 points and several boards but he also took 3 three point shots. The shot didn't really look bad, but I've never heard of him hitting them before and a team with one big kid on the floor really needs that kid to play underneath. Still, Perea showed why some people project him as a future pro. The kid is a freak and should benefit from a BIG weight program and coaching.