ESPNU Super 60 forward, Sam Thompson, returned to the court in a big way this past weekend at EYBL in Houston, Texas. With his ability to play multiple positions on the court, Thompson showed off his ability to creat both for his teammates and himself throughout the weekend. Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for May, 2010
Thompson down to five
KU is Jackson’s “Squad”
EYBL – Houston
HOUSTON, TX – There were plenty of great performances from players over the three day long Houston tournament of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League. Highly touted guys like Ky Madden, Johnny O’Bryant and Nino Jackson showed why they are so highly recruited while under-the-radar shooting guard Nick Faust was terrific as well. The games were played with great energy, and these elite travel teams continue to jockey for position in the league race. Read the rest of this entry »
Rivers “Definitely” Visiting KU
HOUSTON, TX — One-time Florida commitment Austin Rivers (6-4, 195, Winter Park, FL #2 ESPNU Super 60) says he has no intentions of committing anywhere before September but there is a new twist in his recruiting saga. As first reported by TheShiver over Twitter, Rivers has definitive plans to visit Lawrence.
O’Bryant Still Hearing From KU
HOUSTON, TX — In a low scoring affair, the Jackson Tigers defeated Athletes First 49-39 today in Houston, TX at the Nike EYBL. The Tigers are led by 6’9″ 240-pound PF Johnny O’Bryant. Although O’Bryant didn’t have many opportunities to shine in their early game today, he showed why many are so high on his high-level motor at both ends. He attacks the glass, never stops, and is a tremendous rebounder.
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