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2022 Owen O'Neill (St. Xavier) 6'/G @0wen0neill @quamelt22 @Mitch_Motley3

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Owen O'Neill Class of 2022 St. Xavier GPA: 4.0  Test Score: Taking in Spring Owen is a tough-nosed player. He is a glue guy that does all the work that most players don't want to do. He takes pride in his defense and brings a tremendous amount of energy to the game whether on the bench or in the game he is always locked in. He has a good jumpshot and finishes well around the rim. He is also a workhorse on the glass and is always fighting for the ball. HUDL team film link:

2022 Cole Harritt (Floyd Central (IN)) 6'4 Wing @ColeHarritt @Mitch_Motley3 @quamelt22

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Cole Harritt 6'4 Wing Class of 2022 Floyd Central (IN) GPA: 3.59  Test Score: Fall/2020 HUDL team film link: College interest: Tusculum (DII/TN), Covenant (DIII/GA), USC Salk (NJCAA), St. Leo (DII), Youngstown State (DII) Spring 2021 Update Cole had a ton of success in the spring AAU session. Recording multiple 20+ point games and crashing the boards as well. Cole is a sharpshooter with 'in the gym' range. He recently recorded his career high 3-pointers made in a game with 9. When teams adjust to his shooting ability, Cole takes advantage and attacks the rim and uses his 6'4 frame to finish over defenders. He has a high basketball IQ and it shows in everything he does. Cole's stock is rising and will continue to do so throughout the July period. **January 2021 Update** Cole and Floyd Central High Basketball are playing and off to a good start, this season.                              ...

2022 Jaden Schooler (Fern Creek/G) @JadenSchooler @quamelt22 @Mitch_Motley3

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Jaden Schooler 6' Guard Class  of  2022 Fern Creek GPA: 3.2  ACT Score: Fall 2020 Jaden has an extremely high basketball IQ. He sees plays before they happen and consistently makes the right decision. He is always poised with the ball and takes defense very seriously. He's a great finisher around the rim and has a solid mid-range scoring package. He is working on his range and showcased that work at Peach State, knocking down several big shots from deep.  HUDL team film link:

NCAA Men's Recruiting Calendar (8/1/19-7/31/20)

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/compliance/recruiting/calendar/2019-20D1REC_MBBRecruitingCalendar.pdf

#studentathletes : The ball will stop bouncing!

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The ball will stop bouncing! Patrick Ewing has a ball in his office, at Georgetown University, that is flat. It serves as a reference point and conversation piece for his student-athletes, to focus on the totality of their lives, and not just basketball.  The flat ball also serves as a reminder that, although basketball is their life and passion, preparation, planning, and goals outside of basketball must be established and executed.  Upon establishment of plans for life after basketball, Coach Ewing wants them to lay the foundation of work, instill the daily habits, and execute the real game plan (of life).  We will begin to look at life following basketball and how student-athletes are utilizing basketball to help execute the game plan of life.  Growing up, I was always a huge fan of Big East basketball. I always admired Coach John Thompson, his sideline demeanor, his devoted relationship with his players, and his charm!  Coach Thompson was well r...

Bylaw 9 from KHSAA for #kentucky high schools #studentathletes

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Whether or not you agree with KHSAA and their governance of your child, it is what it is and you need to be educated! Regardless if you think it is about controlling the student-athlete in the state of Kentucky and if you believe or not, Kentucky's high school student-athletes are at a disadvantage in recruiting, as opposed to other states, is irrelevant without action. First and foremost, you need to be educated on Bylaw 9. Please read below and information comes directly from the KHSAA website on 7/31/2019. Taken from the KHSAA site 7/31/2019: There are two exemptions for both boys and girls that have been approved by the membership during the period beginning with the first day of school and October 14 (read more on the reminder below): 07/30/19-REMINDER ABOUT NCAA RECRUITING WINDOWS AND KHSAA BYLAW 9 Complete Bylaw 9: KHSAA Bylaw 9 from the handbook (website)-7/31/2019

2020 Cameron Underwood @CamUnderwood [Butler] 6'4 (SF) Player Profile (including recruitment) @quamelt22 @Mitch_Motley3

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Cameron Underwood 2020 6'4 (SF) Butler Tradition High School (KY) GPA: 4.0  ACT: 24 17U Prospects Hudl film link (click here): School Interest: IPFW, IUPUI, Furman, Naval Academy, Hillsdale, Urbana, Convenant, Emory Cam joins the Prospects, late in the travel season but brings a skill set that surely translates to the next level. Athletic w/great vertical leap, shoots it well from behind the 3pt line, and a high-motor! He also brings a good recruitment of schools and we'll try to add to it and showcase his strengths, while helping him further develop his game. He plays high school ball for a great Coach in the Louisville area. Welcome Cam and his family!