Big Shots Today Dec 16, 2011: Big Shots alums shine in ESPN HS Games

From Myrtle Beach, SC-  (Volume 1, Issue 45)

 

Great HS games on ESPN last night...Several Big Shots alums

NC State signee Tyler Lewis put on a show vs Miller Grove.

shined: No. 3 Oak Hill (VA) def. No.2 Miller Grove (GA), 82-78.  

 

 No. 11 Marcus (TX) def. No. 4 Montrose Christian (MD), 42-40.  

No. 15 Grace Prep(TX) def. Prestonwood(TX) 79-64.

 

-NC State signee Oak Hill 2012 5'11 PG Tyler Lewis (Team Loaded) was special once again, dominated the game vs. Miller Grove posting 18p, 6a.  The most underrated player in the nation!

 

-Going into the game, there was no doubt in my mind that Tyler Lewis was going to be MVP of the Oak Hill/Miller Grove game...he always shows up on the big stage...seen it plenty of times.

 

-Steve Smith on Tyler Lewis: "never judge a book by its cover." he's "the only player I've ever coached that wouldn't get picked up in an open-gym setting." Smith says Tyler and Rondo are the 2 best passers he's ever coached.

 

-@tylewis_2 the best passer to have been through #BigShots... X-Ray Vision w the ball...sees things most don't.

 

-@cp3, Kendall Marshall, Rondo, and @tylewis_2 are the best passers to have come out in the last decade that I can remember.

 

-Georgetown signee Oak Hill 2012 SG D'Vauntes Smith Rivera had 20pts 12-12 FT.

 

-When Miller Grove @tonyparker32 has the clap going & the

Tony Parker showed why Duke, UNC, UCLA, Ohio State, Memphis want his services.

jumper falling, WATCH OUT!!...TP was a beast had 29p,10r. vs. Oak Hill quiet late but showed his dominance. UNC, Duke, UCLA, Ohio State, Memphis. Big Shots USC MVP with Georgia Stars.

 

 

-Oklahoma State signee Marcus(TX) 2012 6'3 SG Marcus Smart (Texas Assault) showed his will to win grinding out the 42-40 win over Montrose Christian.

 

-Travis Ford couldn't make the game due to weather, no worries Phil Forte shot it from Stillwater. The Marcus(TX) PG Phil Forte is a Travis Ford clone. Another Keaton Page to the Pokes. Everytime he shoots u think its goin down. Played in Desert Duel w TX Assault. 

 

-Virginia signee Justin Anderson 2012 6'6 SF scored nearly half his team's points, has matured his game tremendously, now consistently making shots, love the get for Tony Bennett.

 

-Grace Prep(TX) 2012 C Isaiah Austin (Baylor) and HM+ 2014 PG Emmanuel Mudiay each score game high 18p in win over Prestonwood. 

 

-2012 No.2 prospect Julius Randle led Prestonwood with 15 points.

 

-Nation saw two of the winningest/best in the business tonight in Montrose's Stu Vetters & Oak Hill's Steve Smith... Love the job they do!

 

-Next up: Oak Hill will be in Chic-Fil-A in Columbia, SC.  Miller Grove to City of Palms in West Palm Beach,FL. Montrose Christian to Iolani Classic in Honolulu, HI. Prestonwood to Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, SC.

 

-Simeon and several other teams backed out of the event in Fayetteville...for up to date game times and matchups for the Fayetteville (NC) Clash at Capel visithttp://southviewbasketball.com

 

-Louisville's Kevin Ware sprains ankle in first day back...what is in the water in The Ville!?...Coach Pitino is doing a remarkable job as they're still winning!

 

-D2 Lincoln Memorial (TN) is 10-0 #3 in the country...have several #BigShotsAlums. Happy for @coachschertzlmu@LMUCottrell @egnatzatlmu

 

-2012 SG Diondre Pratt (Anson(Nc)/Carolina Hawks) interest from NC Central, FAMU, Del.State, Lincoln Memorial, Anderson, Wingate,UNC Pembroke

 

-One-time Kentucky commit 2012 SG Crespi (CA) Michael Avery has committed to Sonoma State

 

-VCU offered 2013 6'2 SG Robert Johnson (LC

Robert Johnson, nation's top 5 shooter in 2013

Bird/Richmond Phenom) Sat. after 29 points,5rebounds on Friday...a top 5 shooter in the country

 

 

-Denver def No. Colorado 71-65. Joe Scott's team is 7-2 & dangerous come March.I've seen this team & they are very good playing their style

 

-@kevineastman One definition of preparation: today is the day you think about all things that may happen tomorrow. Thinking about tomorrow today.

 

-Murray State remains undefeated at 11-0, in looking at their schedule, they will be the favorite in each of their games the rest of the year in conference play.

 

-Pitt Panthers Fr. PF Khem Birch has left the team, & is heading back to Canada.  McDonald's All American in 2011.

 

-2013 6'6 SF Semi Ojeleye (Mo-Kan Elite) is avg. 36 points per game this season. Interest from Wisconsin, Kansas State, Marquette & Oregon.  Played well in Desert Duel with Mo-Kan Elite. 

 

-Clinton (NC) 2012 SG JT Miller (Sampson Co. All Stars) had 23p,8r,4s in L to Croatan. Miller passes 1000 pt mark.  South Carolina was in attendance.

 

-Another Telfair making noise in NY: 2013 PG Ethan Telfair (Lincoln (NY) / Long Island Lightning) putting up solid numbers 18p, 8a in win over Jefferson (NY)...scrappy, quick guard in attack mode.

 

-Nigerian native Samson Usilo 2014 6'5 SG, who was named MVP of Big Shots Mt. Zion, is at Nazareth Regional (NY) and his stock is rising quick....Athletic, strong 2G!! played for Team GA Elite Linzy Davis. 

 

-UCLA & Memphis watched 2012 Miller Grove (GA)/Georgia Stars big man Tony Parker pour in 29 points & 10 rebounds last night.

 

-Four HS students in Riverhead, NY, were suspended one day for leading about 40 other students into the act of Tebowing.

 

-Iowa State will watch 2013 South Kent SF Chris Thomas today, watched Terrence Samuel, Chris McCullough & Abdul-Malik Abu last night.

 

-NCAA Division III Football Championship decided tonight when Mount Union (OH) plays Wisconsin-Whitewater in Stagg Bowl at Salem, VA (7 ET on ESPN2)....seems like these 2 teams play for it every year.

 

-Having an "inner drive" is a characteristic of "the best"; understanding that their drive has an aim & a purpose. Specifically guides them! -@kevineastman

 

-John Carroll (Md) def. St. Frances (Md) 63-57. Rodney Elliot (Baltimore Elite) MVP of the game.

 

-Tre Moutoun (6th Man Warriors) has 17, Marquise Wright 16p & Naim Mohammad 14p in a 86-51 Northpoint(Md) W

 

-Northern Colorado So. Paul Garnica (Tx D-1 Ambassadors) has 18p 6a in L to Denver. Avg 14p 3.4a per game

 

-Cp3 to clips. Killer pick n roll w BG. Hate to defend

CP3 signs long term deal with the Clips.

that...when did you ever think the Clippers ticket was more sought after than a Lakers ticket.

 

 

-Coach Mark Morse Globe Institute of Tech JC NY called said AJ Thompson 2012 G from DC is averaging 20 ppg ...feels he is MM with HM chance

 

-Globe Institute JC NY Coach Mark Morse played for Tubby & Jeff at Tulsa ..Mark was the best PG Jeff ever coached ..5'6 MVP at Hutch for AZ Western

 

-Former UCLA forward Reeves Nelson to play in Lithuania.

 

-Oregon State So. PG Ahmad Starks (Mac Irvin Fire) scores 22p vs. Howard

 

-2013 6'6 SG AJ Metz (Bullis School/Loudoun Triple Threat) visited East Carolina earlier this month.  MM

 

-Weber State 6'3 Jr. PG Damian Lillard is leading the nation in scoring at 26.9ppg.

 

-Seton Hall 6'8 Sr. PF Herb Pope is top 10 in scoring and rebounding 21.9ppg, 11.3 rpg.

 

-Akron C Zeke Marshall (Pittsburgh Storm) has 21p,6r in W vs AR-PB

 

-Creighton all-american candidate Doug McDermott averaging 24ppg, 9rpg for his dad

 

-Kennessaw St. Fr. Delbert Love (All Ohio Red) has 27p in L to Missouri

 

-Missouri PG Phil Pressey (BABC) has 10 assist in W over Kennessaw

 

-Bradley Jr. SG Jake Eastman (BABC) has 12p in 67-66 W vs. GW

 

-William & Mary So. PG Brandon Britt (Team Loaded) has 20p in W vs. Wesley. Marcus Thornton (DC Assault) had 14p.

 

 

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