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| Ohio State Adds Another by Chas Wolfe 6/06 Evan Turner from Chicago (IL) St. Joseph's has just committed to The Ohio State University. Turner who is a Top 25 combo/slashing guard might have just made Thad Matta and Staffs’ ‘07 Class almost out of reach! I saw Evan go from Top 100 to Top 25 overnight at the King James Shooting Stars Classic back in April 2006. Evan was breaking the defense down with his low dribble and long stature along with getting to the bucket in a hurry. With his bounce, sound fundamentals and soft jumper Ohio State fans are going to love this kid in the near future. Turner is soft of a long/wiry kid that has a great frame and sort of reminds me of a Penny Hardaway type game. Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, all had offers on the table before Matta and Staff sealed the deal quicker than Chinese Delivery. Sources close to the Ohio State Basketball Family also have mentioned that Alex Tyus 6'8 PF from Cincinnati Harmony Prep will also be on campus this weekend with his family for the possibility to wear the scarlet and grey! If OSU lands this kid...They might change the name in Columbus to the Coliseum because Matta is building an Empire with this type of colossal talent! Verbal 2007 Commitments: 1) Kosta Koufos (Canton Glen Oak, Ohio) 7’ 1 Top 15 Overall 2) Evan Turner (Chicago, Illinois) 6’6 Top 25 Overall 3) Jon Diebler (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 6’6 Top 75 Overall 4) Dallas Lauderdale (Solon, Ohio) 6’8 Top 100 Overall Also on the Table: 5) Alex Tyus (Cincinnati Harmony Prep, Ohio) 6’8 Top 15 Overall 6) Solomon Alibi (Montverde, Florida) Top 5 Center Overall |
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| Ohio’s Top players in the Class of 2008 by Ranking by Chas Wolfe 7/9/06 1. William Buford: 6’5 SG, Toledo Libbey (D-1 Greyhounds) 2. Yancey Gates: 6’9 PF, Cincinnati Hughes (CBC) 3. Delvon Roe: 6’8 SF, Lakewood St. Edward (King James Shooting Stars) 4. B.J. Mullens: 7’1 C, Canal Winchester (CBC) 5. Devon Moore: 6’2 SG, Columbus Northland (CBC) 6. Kenny Frease: 6’10 C, Massillon Perry (Team CBIZ) 7. Walt Gibbler: 6’6 PF, Cincinnati St. Xavier 8. Rayshawn Goins: 6’5 SF, Cleveland Rhodes (CBC) 9. Robert Wilson: 6’3 SG, Garfield Heights (King James Shooting Stars) 10. Damian Eargle: 6’7 PF, Warren Harding 11. Kyle Rudolph: 6’6 PF, Cincinnati Elder 12. Lee Tabb 6’8 SF, Toledo Rogers 13. Courtney Davis 6’3 WF, Cincinnati North College Hill 14. Chris Crockett: 5’10 SG, Columbus Academy (CBC) 15. Anthony McBride: 6’ PG, Cincinnati Withrow (CBC) 16. Chris Hudkins: 6’8 PF, Akron St. Vincent St. Mary 17. Damon Butler: 5’11 PG, Cincinnati North College Hill 18. Dionte Culpepper: 6’7 PF, Cleveland Rhodes 19. Logan Aronhalt: 6’3 SG, Zanesville (Team CBIZ) 20. Kyle Caiola: 5’10 PG, Parma Normandy Three to think on…. 1) Buford has taken his game from mid- major lock to a sure lock at the high-major level with looks from Ohio State, Michigan, Xavier, Cincinnati and Michigan State just to mention a few. Look for Buford to be a Top 25 Player overall by his Senior Year with the addition of Physical Strength and his flawless scoring. 2) Gates is capable of scoring at will, but it just depends on his mentality during that game. At 6’9 245 pounds he has great body control and runs the floor well, he just needs to work on his inside presence and use that ability to control the game. Ohio State, Michigan, Cincinnati are some that have already offered. 3) Roe first came on the recruiting map two years ago at Five-Star’s Pitt 3 Invite Session where he was named MVP of the Development league, two years later he is still at the top of his game with top five performances at the NBA Players camp and Nike All-American Camp. His ability to post up smaller defenders and knock down the 17 footer makes him a high major prospect. Ohio State, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia Tech, Florida and Michigan State have all offered, many feel Roe is still waiting on North Carolina, they did contact him after the NBA camp, so only time will tell if he follows in Jawad Williams (St. Ed/UNC Alumnus) footsteps. |
| Another famous Griffey?? by Craig Wind While the Cincinnati Reds have their famous Griffey, Ken Griffey, jr. their long time All Star outfielder, the city of St. Louis is working on their famous Griffey. He has a ways to go, but Tyler Griffey (right picture) looks like he could be the real deal in time. Read on… |
| Ohio’s Top players in the Class of 2007 (Not including Prep) by Chas Wolfe 7/1/06 1. O.J. Mayo 6’4 PG, Cincinnati North College Hill 2. Billy Walker 6’5 SF, Cincinnati North College Hill 3. Kosta Koufos 7’1 PF Canton Glen Oak 4. Dante Jackson 6’5 2G, Greenfield McClain 5. Jon Diebler 6’5 2G, Upper Sandusky (Ohio State) 6. Dallas Lauderdale 6’9 C, Solon (Ohio State) 7. Aaron Pogue 6’8 PF, Dayton Dunbar 8. Chris Wright 6’6 SF, Trotwood Madison (Dayton) 9. Keenan Ellis 6’11 PF, Cincinnati North College Hill 10. Nick Winbush 6’6 SF, Shaker Heights 11. William Thomas 6’5 SG, East Cleveland Shaw 12. James Davis 6’4 SG, Columbus Northland 13. Orlando Allen 6’9 PF, Cincinnati Woodward 14. Christian Siakim 6’7 SF, Cincinnati Hughes 15. Elijah Allen 6’5 SF, Columbus DeSales 16. Daitwan Eppinger 6’5 SF, Garfield Heights (Cleveland State) 17. Tyler Sparks 6’3 SG, Olmstead Falls 18. Billy Allen 6’5 WF, Hamilton High 19. Brett McKnight 6’5 PF, Lancaster 20. Lonnie Hayes 5’11 CG, Cincinnati Hughes 21. Joe Lates 6’9 PF, Bedford Chanel (Cleveland State) 22. Alex Kellog 6’7 SF, Columbus DeSales 23. Nick Gross 6’ PG, Akron Manchester 24. Michael Porrini 6’2 PG, Massillon Washington 25. Chris Wyse 6’2 SG, Toledo St. Francis 26. Cam Miller 6’6 SF, Wheelersburg 27. Reggie Revels 6’4 SG, Cincinnati Taft 28. Nate Hyde 6’2 SG, Findlay Liberty Benton 29. Troy Tabler 6’4 SG, Cincinnati Moeller 30. J.J. Grycko 6’9 PF, Cincinnati Moeller |
| 5/26-28/06 C.B.C. 15u Coach and Inside Preps' Chas Wolfe's evaluation from the Midwest Future Stars Showdown & Shootout in Columbus,OH. here... |
| Sonny Johnson’s Top 100 Showcase Report By Rodger Bohn (special to InsidePrepSportsnet) Rodger.bohn@draftexpress.com 7/11/08 Top 25 Performers (in no particular order) Jared Sullinger, 6’7, PF, Columbus Northland, 2010- The Ohio State commit and consensus #3 player in the nation (according to Rivals and Scout) lived up to his reputation today, dominating the competition and showing off an improved perimeter game. Sullinger effortlessly shot deep three pointers with nice results and scored at will inside via a series of power moves. Conditioning is an area the big guy is certainly going to have to continue to work on, but that takes nothing away from the consistent productivity he exerts. Read More... |
| Cleveland Point Guard Stands Out 6/17/08 By Chas Wolfe www.insideprepsports.net Akron, OH.-When you look up the work dynamite in the dictionary you will see a picture of Carl Jones holding a basketball. Carl "Tay-Tay" Jones might be only 5’10ish with a pair of kicks on and throw in the cushioned NBA socks, but he plays like he’ s 6’10. Read more... |
