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Did anyone comment on McNeal coming back to 'Quette?
James will still be a bum and that is no doubt McNeal's team now...so if James just fits in and picks his spots that is a real dangerous team.
Here's a big Duke is on for 2010...Josh Hairston...offers from G'Town, Maryland, Clemson, Ohio State, Virginia, Va Tech so far.
Not really a big man only 6'8 210...but versatile, would fit in with K's new system...
But umm....the same way Riley kinda seemed a GTown lock for a while...this kid kinda is the same at this point.
May 27, 2008 - Long standing Georgetown recruiting target, Class of 2010's Joshua Hairston is off to a potentially stunning travel team season, having aidedhis 16 and under DC Assault team to championships in the Playaz Spring Fling, PittsburghJam Fest, Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions, and DC Assault's own Take Your Best Shot (TYBS) events. Additionally, the team,coached by Zach Suber, reached the finals of the King James Tournament. Counting victories gained last summer, the squad has rolled to close to 60 wins withonly one defeat, the championship King James loss being the only setback.
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[/td] [/tr][tr][td]Hairston's workouts, which include strength training, are producing obvious results.[/td] [/tr][/table]"I love playing with these guys. We play team basketball" shared Hairston on the Assault experience. Joshua also values the crew'sunselfish nature and defensive orientation.
Individually, Hairston has also thrived, being named all-tourney in several events, including the TYBS and Pittsburgh Jam Fest, whilecontinuing to attract a boatload of high major interest.
Between TYBS games, Hairston added Clemson to the list of schools that haveoffered a scholarship, a group of which Georgetown has long been situated. Other hoops heavies, including North Carolina and Duke have stepped up theirinterest as well.
With his many suitors and the importance of a person's college decision, Hairston was not able to supply a recruiting leader. Resultantlyhe and his family will evaluate his options until "the beginning of next school year", at which time a winner may be chosen.
Until then, expect Josh, who proudly exclaimed "I'm six-nine now" (and 210 pounds) when asked if he had grown recently, to continue diversifyinghis game; presently, he's been "lifting weights andshooting" including several hundred shots a day in an effort to extend his game to the perimeter: Hairston is ahalf court forward capable of banging down low, working offensively/defensively in the paint, plus filling lanes and finishing.
Suber, his DC Assault coach, sees the fruitsof Josh's labors, as he is now able to call isolation plays for his precocious frontcourt man, in addition to the young guy "showing a littleversatility in his game". This development should be furthered via Hairston's upcoming participation in the NBA Player's Association Top 100 Campand Nike's confab for freshman and sophomores.
Where does Josh seem himself playing in college? "The three (small forward) or four (power forward), it doesn't matter, whatever a coach needs me todo" he responded.
Just the type of player G'Town's coach, John Thompson IIIcovets; talented, unselfish, and capable of playing multiple positions.
Will he be a Hoya? Previously, Hairston shared the school's coaching staff, basketball tradition and proximity to his Fredericksburg, VA area home were allpositives for Georgetown. The stakes have been raised since then, but Josh still seemingly holds The Hilltop in high regard.
Stay tuned.
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And somewhat good news is Chris Braswell will enroll summer 09...at least we'll get him at some point.
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And at least you Plumlee looks decent for you guys...but will he develop?
[table][tr][td]Mason Plumlee, PF, Indiana Elite[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td] TOC stats: 17.4 points per game (41st in the tournament)
The 6-foot-10 forward looked comfortable playing at Cameron Indoor Stadium, his future home for college. The big man worked the paint well.
He went to work against Kelly in the playoffs and carried Indiana Elite One to the next round of the playoffs. He scored three consecutive and-one baskets and made sure his club was keeping their jerseys on their backs instead of being packed away for the trip home.
A game later against Derrick Favors, Plumlee struggled against the tournament's MVP. To be fair, everyone struggled against Favors last weekend. Nevertheless, Plumlee was good when it mattered before running into the buzzsaw that Favors was.
Plumlee is a rare player in his class because of his overall skill set, size and versatility at the position. It's easy to see why there was such a big race for Plumlee before he pledged to the Blue Devils.
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And along with Lance my other favorite for 09
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[table][tr][td]Dominic Cheek, SG, Playaz[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
[/td] [td] TOC stats: 19.6 points per game (21st in the tournament)
Cheek led the event last year in scoring at the 16 and under division and while he didn't get back to that top spot in the tournament in 2008, he was just as impressive. Watching the 6-foot-6 shooting guard stroke it from the wing is a thing of beauty. Cheek owns one of the prettiest shots in the nation.
His improvement in the midrange is a scary revelation for the rest of the country. The five-star guard is already hard enough to defend. Now he's finding even more ways to put the ball in the hole.
We weren't there, but apparently his matchup against Kenny Boynton at Duke was about as good as it gets. Cheek put in 27 while Boynton went over 30.
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James will still be a bum and that is no doubt McNeal's team now...so if James just fits in and picks his spots that is a real dangerous team.
Here's a big Duke is on for 2010...Josh Hairston...offers from G'Town, Maryland, Clemson, Ohio State, Virginia, Va Tech so far.
Not really a big man only 6'8 210...but versatile, would fit in with K's new system...
But umm....the same way Riley kinda seemed a GTown lock for a while...this kid kinda is the same at this point.
May 27, 2008 - Long standing Georgetown recruiting target, Class of 2010's Joshua Hairston is off to a potentially stunning travel team season, having aidedhis 16 and under DC Assault team to championships in the Playaz Spring Fling, PittsburghJam Fest, Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions, and DC Assault's own Take Your Best Shot (TYBS) events. Additionally, the team,coached by Zach Suber, reached the finals of the King James Tournament. Counting victories gained last summer, the squad has rolled to close to 60 wins withonly one defeat, the championship King James loss being the only setback.
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Individually, Hairston has also thrived, being named all-tourney in several events, including the TYBS and Pittsburgh Jam Fest, whilecontinuing to attract a boatload of high major interest.
Between TYBS games, Hairston added Clemson to the list of schools that haveoffered a scholarship, a group of which Georgetown has long been situated. Other hoops heavies, including North Carolina and Duke have stepped up theirinterest as well.
With his many suitors and the importance of a person's college decision, Hairston was not able to supply a recruiting leader. Resultantlyhe and his family will evaluate his options until "the beginning of next school year", at which time a winner may be chosen.
Until then, expect Josh, who proudly exclaimed "I'm six-nine now" (and 210 pounds) when asked if he had grown recently, to continue diversifyinghis game; presently, he's been "lifting weights andshooting" including several hundred shots a day in an effort to extend his game to the perimeter: Hairston is ahalf court forward capable of banging down low, working offensively/defensively in the paint, plus filling lanes and finishing.
Suber, his DC Assault coach, sees the fruitsof Josh's labors, as he is now able to call isolation plays for his precocious frontcourt man, in addition to the young guy "showing a littleversatility in his game". This development should be furthered via Hairston's upcoming participation in the NBA Player's Association Top 100 Campand Nike's confab for freshman and sophomores.
Where does Josh seem himself playing in college? "The three (small forward) or four (power forward), it doesn't matter, whatever a coach needs me todo" he responded.
Just the type of player G'Town's coach, John Thompson IIIcovets; talented, unselfish, and capable of playing multiple positions.
Will he be a Hoya? Previously, Hairston shared the school's coaching staff, basketball tradition and proximity to his Fredericksburg, VA area home were allpositives for Georgetown. The stakes have been raised since then, but Josh still seemingly holds The Hilltop in high regard.
Stay tuned.
..
And somewhat good news is Chris Braswell will enroll summer 09...at least we'll get him at some point.
....
And at least you Plumlee looks decent for you guys...but will he develop?
[table][tr][td]Mason Plumlee, PF, Indiana Elite[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
The 6-foot-10 forward looked comfortable playing at Cameron Indoor Stadium, his future home for college. The big man worked the paint well.
He went to work against Kelly in the playoffs and carried Indiana Elite One to the next round of the playoffs. He scored three consecutive and-one baskets and made sure his club was keeping their jerseys on their backs instead of being packed away for the trip home.
A game later against Derrick Favors, Plumlee struggled against the tournament's MVP. To be fair, everyone struggled against Favors last weekend. Nevertheless, Plumlee was good when it mattered before running into the buzzsaw that Favors was.
Plumlee is a rare player in his class because of his overall skill set, size and versatility at the position. It's easy to see why there was such a big race for Plumlee before he pledged to the Blue Devils.
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And along with Lance my other favorite for 09
[table][tr][td]Dominic Cheek, SG, Playaz[/td] [/tr][tr][td]
Cheek led the event last year in scoring at the 16 and under division and while he didn't get back to that top spot in the tournament in 2008, he was just as impressive. Watching the 6-foot-6 shooting guard stroke it from the wing is a thing of beauty. Cheek owns one of the prettiest shots in the nation.
His improvement in the midrange is a scary revelation for the rest of the country. The five-star guard is already hard enough to defend. Now he's finding even more ways to put the ball in the hole.
We weren't there, but apparently his matchup against Kenny Boynton at Duke was about as good as it gets. Cheek put in 27 while Boynton went over 30.
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