Htown Classic recap
Zach Lavine left his mark on the Htown Classic
With the 2nd weekend of the NCAA live period wrapping up this weekend, Hal Pastner and Bigfoot Hoops returned to Houston. Bigfoot Hoops put on the Htown Classic which featured teams from across the country and some from Canada.
The 17U title in the Platinum division was taken home by Gold Coast from Florida. They beat the Corpus Christi Panthers in the final 81-57. Other division winners were: Fleur de Lis All-Stars, All 4 Sports Dream Team, Houston Fever, and GCBC Elite.
College colleges were out looking for the next additions to their squad and the players made sure not to disappoint. Here are some of the best performers of the weekend:
Zach Lavine (2013 G FOH Seattle): Lavine is being recruited by many schools across the country. This weekend showed why. Lavine is a 6’3 guard with a great shot and he is great at finding ways to score. He is more of a shooter than a pure athlete, but he is athletic enough to create space to get his shot off. Zach is working on getting stronger, handling the ball better, and playing better as the lead guard. Lavine says he is hearing the most from UCLA, Washington, Louisville, and Gonzaga.
Sam Singer (2013 G Gold Coast): Sam Singer led his squad to the title this weekend. Singer is a 6’5 point guard who can score, but also set his teammates up well. Sam is working on his defense and his athleticism, but offensively he possesses a unique skill set for a point guard his size. Sam is hearing from Stanford, Virginia, Alabama, Wake Forest, Penn St, Boston College, and Miami.
Reggie Lynch (2013 F Minnesota Magic Elite): Lynch was the most productive big man in this tournament. Lynch is a defensive stopper who blocks a lot of shots and alters plenty more. The teams the Magic played had to find another way to score because scoring consistently against Lynch wasn’t happening. Offensively, he works well with his back to the basket, but he needs to finish stronger and work on his footwork. Reggie is currently hearing from Washington, LaSalle, and Omaha.
Cedric Hankerson (2013 G Gold Coast): Cedric is a 6’5 guard that is a smart player who finds his way to the rim. He doesn’t settle for long jumpers or poor shots. Cedric is always attacking the rim. Hankerson is quick to point out he is working on being more consistent when on the floor. He is currently hearing from Ivy League schools, Stanford, Georgetown, Louisville, and Central Florida. After averaging 22 and 11 in high school his recruiting should pick up even more.
Josh Martin (2014 FOH Seattle): The 6’8 forward knows what to do when he gets the ball inside. Martin has a good face up game and he uses his speed to get to the rim and finish strong. Defensively he has the strength to compete in the paint once he gets better positioning. Martin is currently hearing from Washington, Tennessee, Florida State, and Washington State.
Other names to watch over the summer: Ryan Andino (2013 G Gold Coast), Tevin Joesph (2013 G Gold Coast), Miguel and Frank Martin (2012 G/F Team Miami), Anthony Sinclair (2012 G Team Miami), Bryant Magee (2013 Mississippi D1 Ambassadors), Jahhe Douglas (2013 F Fleur de Lis All-Stars), and Greg White-Pittman (2014 G Fleur de Lis All-Stars).
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Harrison Twins have a final 4
The Harrison twins have a final 4
According to Chris Fisher of 247 sports, 2013 Andrew and Aaron Harrison out of Fort Bend, Texas have a list of their top 4 schools: Kentucky, Maryland, Baylor, and Villanova. The twins have visited Kentucky, Baylor, and Maryland already and they hope to visit Villanova this summer.
The twins former aau teammate Shaq Cleare is apart of Maryland’s 2012 recruiting class also.
C2C Bracket Challenge
See how your bracket matches up with C2C in the Bracket Challenge
This will be the 2nd year C2C is having its readers take part in the C2C Bracket Challenge. We have a public group set up on ESPN Tournament Challenge under “C2C Recruiting”. Save time and just sign up here
Lets see if Jonathan Garza can defend his title this year.
C2C Team Final 4 picks
Who does the C2C team predict to go to New Orleans?
From November through now people have been saying “I’ve got ____ going to the Final Four.” Well now the bracket is finally out and we are able to see the the match-ups teams will face on the way to New Orleans.
Below are the C2C contributors Final 4 picks:
Brenden Padilla: Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio State and Kansas.
Neal Nieves: Kentucky, Long Beach State, Syracuse, and Kansas.
Scott Sommer: Kentucky, Missouri, Florida St, and Kansas
Mike Valdes: Kentucky, Florida, Syracuse, and Kansas
Eric Hampford: Kentucky, Missouri, Syracuse, and North Carolina
We’ve also had other college hoops writers on our podcast and below are their picks:
Raphielle Johnson (College Hoops net and NBE Basketball): Kentucky, Missouri, Syracuse, and North Carolina
Brian Bosworth (NBE Basketball): Kentucky, Marquette, Florida State, and North Carolina
ND Kendrick (Recruit Recon): Kentucky, Missouri, Syracuse, and North Carolina
Don’t forget to sign up for the C2C bracket challenge on ESPN
C2C Podcast Episode 5: Rankings on rankings on rankings
Check out the latest podcast where Neal and Brenden are joined by Raphielle Johnson and Brian Bosworth from NBE Basketball to discuss the latest prospect rankings.
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C2Crecruiting.com Podcast: Episode 5
2012 C2C football team
How would the 2012 basketball recruits fit in on the football field?
During the NBA lockout, public interest peaked for Lebron James to put on some pads and try out for the NFL. The lockout ended and LBJ is now back on the court playing like an MVP.
Wednesday is national signing day for the 2012 class on the gridiron. Its days like this when we wonder how would the 2012 basketball class look in football gear.
Here is the 2012 C2C football team:
Offense
QB Marcus Smart (Oklahoma State guard signee): Smart is a great leader on the floor who has the physical tools to take the hits in the pocket. Just like on the hardwood, Smart will pile up Ws for you.
RB Kris Dunn (Providence guard signee): Dunn’s speed and change of direction ability is unmatched for the 2012 hoops class. He would be tough to take down in the backfield.
WR Shabbazz Muhammad (uncommitted forward): Shabazz has a motor on the court that doesn’t stop going. This same motor and athletic ability would have him piling up yards and tds at WR.
WR Danuel House (Houston forward signee): House is one of the fastest wings to the rim in high school basketball. He would be a great route runner on the field.
TE Shaq Goodwin (Memphis forward signee): Goodwin wants to play TE for the Tigers, so this would be the perfect fit for our squad.
TE Brandon Ashley (Arizona forward signee): Taking after the Patriots, we are going with 2 elite tight ends. Ashley plays above the rim and at 6’8 defenses will have little hope defending him.
Defense
DE Ricardo Gathers (Uncommitted forward): Gathers is built like an ox. He also has mobility. I wouldn’t want to see Gathers rushing off the edge.
DE Cameron Ridley (Texas center commit): Ridley is a center that can move great for 6’10. Ridley plays angry and he would be a huge asset on defense.
DT Dejuan Coleman (Syracuse forward signee): Coleman is a big man to clog the middle of the line. The Syracuse big man has the footwork to be able to make the jump to the defensive line.
LB Ricardo Ledo (Providence guard signee): Ledo is a physical scorer on the court. I imagine Ledo would bring that same intensity at LB and would just make plays.
LB D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera (Georgetown guard signee): DSR is a bigger guard that uses his body to get where he needs to be on the floor. He would use his physical tools and his leadership on defense.
CB Rodney Purvis (NC State guard signee): Purvis is quick on his feet and is a great slasher. Just the guy needed to cover people on the field.
CB Rasheed Sulaimon (Duke guard signee): Rasheed has a knack for defense. He is a smart player and can see the play develop. He wold be a lock down corner.
S Gabe York (Arizona guard signee): Who plays in adult leagues when they aren’t cleared yet for high school ball? Gabe York. In our secondary, we need someone that will step up and be physical when we need toughness. Gabe is this guy in our secondary.
S Katin Reinhardt (UNLV guard signee): Katin is known for his flashy plays that change a game. Basically we found our Ed Reed.
Look out Alabama.