Sorry for the delay, but Elite 75 Prep's been playing catch-up for the last week, due to the start of the actual AAU season. So we had to buckle down and give you the low down on what we saw in the heart of the Bronx in New York city. Many prep basketball fans were very skeptical about the NY phenom Jr and 150 camp. Many wondered if director Shamus Gross, a native and frequent visitor of the NYC and a now resident of Georgia could pull off a multitalented camp in various age groups in the Big apple. As a scout and spectator, I will be the first to say, that Gross delivered the goods on all age levels, by assorting talent from not only NY, but other states such as NC, VA, OH, FL, GA, PA, NJ, KY, DE, and DC. Not only was the camp a success, but on Sunday afternoon in the main gym at Fordham University we were able to catch a New York City High School Championship game against Christ The King and St. Raymond's. The camp also had scouting services in attendance such as Hoopscoop (Patrick Stanwood), Buckeye Prep Report (Rob Taylor), Generation Next Basketball (Spencer Pulliam), Elite 75 Prep (Ced Canty and Jacoby Davis), and NYC Hoops. Also appearances were made by Joe Keller himself, creator of the Phenom camp circuit, trainers from Velocity training, and a powerhouse workout staff of Dorian Lee & Jason Hernandez. Everything that was promised was delivered.
DAY1 Recap:
Even with the morning missing some kids to the New York IS8 leagues the gym was packed for Day 1. Camp started out with drills and instructions from Dorian Lee & Jason Hernandez the workout staff, and quick speech by Shamus Gross the Camp director. After that games were on there way quickly. First set of games were led by the 2013-2014 and 2012-2011 class and was followed closely by 2010-09 . Games were very competitive and the day was mixed up and a combination of lectures, drills and games. NCAA lecture and a student athletics seminar was given to the players which added a special educational incentive. Each team was given two camp games for day 1 which gave scouts and fans a look at all the talent assembled in the gym.
DAY2 Recap:
Do to the camp format of the games, teams started the day by playing there third game of the camp, and the championship games depending on there camp team records. Also between games a motivational speech was given by Hoopscoop's analyst Patrick Stanwood. Also during the afternoon on the Fordham University campus was the City Catholic Championship between Erving Walker/Malik Boothe and Christ the King vs Daryl Bryant and St. Raymond's. The day even included a 3pt, Free Throw and Dunk Contest. Championship games proceeded in each age group, and to end the day off with a bang. Director Shamus Gross sent everyone off with watching a very live and exciting Kingdome game.
ELITE 75 PREP TOP CAMP PERFORMERS (Player -State)
Top Performers class of 2013-2014 (No particular order)
Anthony Bagtas Georgia
Abdul Salawu New Jersey
Austin Williams New York
Cheyenne Nettleton New York
Haniff Sutton Philadelphia
Jerron Love New York
Jaquan Mckennon New York
Jordan Smart New York
Malik Harmon New York
Malik Omess New York
Lance Tejada New York
Tyquan Moody Virginia
Tiquan Garner N/A
Larry Flunory New York
Marcellous Washington Kentucky
Lamel Washington New York
Deante Cole New Jersey
Brandon Admas New York
Trevor Duval Deleware
Reginald Cameron New Jersey
Top Performers class of 2012 (No particular order)
Justin Anderson Virginia
Nkerewum Okuro New York
Jordan Adams Georgia
Winston Grays III Ohio
Benjarmin Howze Georgia
Omar Calhoun New York
Jason Boswell New York
Ryan Frankel New York
Shamus Goss Jr. Georgia
Terrance O’Donohue Georgia
George Davis New York
Miles Woodberry New York
Sediq King New York
Kennan Williams N/A
Jordan Lillard Georgia
Samuel Turner Connetticut
Rushon Youngn New York
Sheldon Matalon New York
Henry Stevens New York
Stewart Warren New York
Dakota Youngblood Virginia
Top Performers class of 2011 (No particular order)
Aaron Brown Philadelphia
Frank Smalls Philadelphia
Eric Moody North Carolina
Malik Garner Philadelphia
Michael Gilchrist Philadelphia
Jacoby Davis Jr. North Carolina
Devin Coleman Philadelphia
Jermaine Sanders New York
Jordan Allen New York
Quashad Williams North Carolina
Malik Suba New York
Demyrio Cloud North Carolina
Marquis Rankin North Carolina (Injured for 2nd Day)
Miles Davis New Jersey
Joey Gripper Philadelphia
Kyle Anderson New Jersey
Tyler Seidman New York
Myles Mack New York
Tavon Williams Virginia
Isaiah Morton New York
Keith Armstrong North Carolina
Jose Figueroa Philadelphia
Chad Holley New York
Deandre Alston Virginia
Top Performers class of 2010 (No particular order)
Ashton Pankey New York
Reynolds Maharajh North Carolina
Hakeem Harris New York
Jerome Joab New York
Isaiah Goldwire North Carolina (Adidas NY Phenom Slam Dunk Contest Winner)
Stevie Taylor Ohio
Rashawn Rasheed New Jersey
KJ Ross North Carolina
Devon Collier New York
Allson Reynold New York
David Joseph New York
Ronney Weaks South Carolina
Kyle Lane New York
Akeem Bridgeford New Jersey
Top Performers class of 2009 (No particular order)
Ameer Brown New York
Andre Armstrong New York
Cory White Florida
John Parham North Carolina
Trevon King New York
Jhonell Young New York
Nino Greer New York
Victor Nunez New York
Rishawd Hendricks New York
Roger West New York
We would very much like to thank director Shamus Gross and the whole NY Phenom staff for their hospitality, and all the participants that made the event. Elite 75 prep enjoyed evaluating the talent and loved the city of New York, we look foward to covering this event for the next up coming year. We would advise most, if you are looking for a competitive camp in the BIG APPLE, this is the camp to be at.
Elite 75 Staff
