A college basketball recruiting and player evaluation blog with a focus on Providence College of the Big East Conference.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Jarrod Davis (SF) 6'6" Lakewood HS (NJ)

Class of 2011
Friars have offered.

Schools in Recruiting Mix: Seton Hall, Marquette, Providence, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Tennessee, St. John's, Syracuse, Miami, Temple and Xavier.

SF# 56
Natl' Rating: 2 1/2-Stars
ESPN Grade: 88
Last Updated: 12/23/10

Evaluaqtion Summary: Jarrod's stock has fallen somewhat from his summertime high, but he is still
an athletic wing who can handle the basketball and a good shooter out to 20 feet. He tends not to drift beyond the arc at this time. While only average defensively, Davis has long arms and other tools which could make him a menace over time. He also rebounds quite well for his size.

Jabari Parker (SF) 6'7" Simeon HS (IL)

Class of 2013
Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Illinois, Purdue, Washington, Kansas, Providence, DePaul, Northwestern, Georgetown, Southern Illinois and Michigan St.

SF# 6
Natl' Rating: 5-Stars
ESPN Grade: 97
Last Updated: 12/23/10

Evaluation Summary: Very skilled small forward who does it all on the court and possesses a very high basketball IQ.


Evan Cummins (SF) 6'8" Northfield-Mt. Hermon

Class of 2012
Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: UMass, Providence, Butler, William & Mary, Notre Dame, Stanford and Virginia.

SF# 57
Natl' Rating: 2 1/2-Stars
ESPN Grade: 87

Last Updated: 12/23/2010

Evaluation Summary: Cummins has an excellent basketball IQ, is a good high pass passer, and shoots with consistency inside 16 feet. However, he needs to work on his back-to-the-basket game and finishing with his left hand. He also needs to be more aggressive and consistent in the paint.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Allan Thomas (SG) 6'4" ASA College (NY) -Juco

Class of 2011
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Providence, Seton Hall, Fordham, Rider and Iona.

SG# N/R
Natl Rating: N/R
ESPN Grade:
N/R

Evaluation Summary: Thomas, who missed last season has drifted a bit school-wise. He's also now playing for a somewhat obscure junior college. Nevertheless, he has the attention of college coaches because no matter where he shoots the ball from, it does not drift. So far in 2010-11, he's shooting a sizzling 62% from the field, including 55% from 3-pt land. He also starred at Thomas Edison HS in NY, so he has played against a very high level of competition.

Marcus Hopper (C) 6'9" Holy Cross HS (NY)

Class of 2011
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Providence, Siena, Boston University and UMBC.

C# 42
Natl' Rating: 1-Star
ESPN Grade: 79

Evaluation Summary: Hopper is an improving big man with a nice touch out to the perimeter and has the ability to finish up close. However, he's not an athletic kid (especially defensively) and that will put a lid upon his recruitment. Nevertheless, his skill level has the bigger schools monitoring his progress.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Daniel Dingle (PF) 6'7" St. Raymond's (NY)

Class of 2012
Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Boston College, Pittsburgh, Arizona, St. John's, West Virginia, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Providence, Xavier, Seton Hall, Kansas St., Iowa St., Cincinnati and UMass.

PF# 30
Natl' Rating: 3-Stars
ESPN Grade: 91

Evaluation Summary: Younger brother of former UMass star Dana Dingle and is of outstanding personal character. Daniel plays with a lot of heart every time he steps on the court. He is a very good passer top of the key passer and plays with a good basketball IQ. Very coach-able.

Jordan Hare (PF) 6'9" Saginaw (MI)

Class of 2012
The Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Michigan St., Providence, Kentucky, and Louisville.

PF# 12
Natl' Rating: 4-Stars
ESPN Grade: 95
Last Updated: 12/20/10

Evaluation Summary: Jordan is an intriguingly athletic prospect who can dominate in the paint. Like most young big men, his defense (and rebounding) are well ahead of his offense, where most points are scored off tip-ins and dunks. His shot-altering 7'4" wingspan says a lot of what you need to know about his defense.

Friday, December 10, 2010

Kaleb Tarczewski (C) 6'10" St. Mark's School

Class of 2012
Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Pittsburgh, UConn, Providence, Boston College, Florida, Michigan, Duke, North Carolina, West Virginia, Georgetown, Arizona, Indiana, Indiana, Wake Forest and Kansas.

C# 7
Natl' Rating: 5-Stars
ESPN Grade: 97
Last Updated 12/10/10

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Keith Coleman 6'9" (C) Lee Academy (ME)

Class of 2011
Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting mix: Drexel, LaSalle, Providence, Temple, St. Joe's, Rutgers, Seton Hall, St. John's and VCU

C# 35
Natl' Rating: 2 1/2 Stars
ESPN Grade: 88
Latest Update: 12/04/10

Evaluation Summary via ESPN: "Coleman is a physical specimen with explosive power and leaping ability. He's just as strong in his lower body as he is his upper body and able to elevate through contact to make plays around the rim on both ends. He is a big time finisher who dunks with authority.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Anthony Cortesia (PF) 6'9" Lee Academy (ME)

Class of 2012
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Wake Forest, Providence, and Kansas St.

PF # N/R
Natl' Rating: N/R
ESPN Grade: 40

Evaluation Summary: A silky smooth forward with a beautiful touch beyond the arc and a matching handle with the ball. Anthony has yet to play a game on U.S. soil, but he is already projected as a top tier player in the class of 2012.

Friday, November 5, 2010

Justin Reid (PF) 6'7" Kankakee CC

Class of 2011
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Indiana State, Providence, Sacramento State, and St. Louis.

PF# N/R
Natl' Rating: N/R
ESPN Grade: 87


Evaluation Summary: A bruising, physical blue collar type forward whose at his best doing the dirty work inside the paint. Mixed reviews as to athleticism, but a terrific rebounder who also runs the floor well.

Bobby Parks (SG) 6'4" Melrose HS Memphis, TN

Class of 2011
Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Louisville, UMass, Providence, New Mexico, South Florida, and UCLA.

SG# 33
Natl' Rating: 3-Stars
ESPN Grade: 91
Last Updated 11/05/10

Evaluation Summary: Tenacious player who plays a full tilt in every outing. Decent shot from 3-pt land.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Aaron Simpson 5'10" (PG) North Chicago HS

Class of 2012
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Marquette, Providence, Nebraska, Xavier, Indiana St., Louisiana St. and Iowa.

PG # 42
Natl' Rating: 2-Stars
ESPN Grade: 85
Last Updated 11/04/10

Evaluation Summary: Simpson is a score-first type of point guard. In fact, some describe him as a "scoring machine. But Aaron can also distribute to ball or bury the three. He sees the floor well and is an asset defensively.


Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Egi Gjikondi (PF) 6'8" Cushing Academy (MA)

Class of 2012
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Middle Tennessee St., LSU, Providence, Miami, Wake Forest, North Carolina St., and Georgetown.

PF# 57
Natl' Rating: 2-Stars
ESPN Grade: 87
Last Updated: 11/04//10

Evaluation Summary: Egi ultimately seems suited for a rough, physical style of play,
despite his need to add muscle to his young frame. While still early in his development, he already possesses good hands, an array of post moves and a decent shot up close.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Jonathan Holton (PF) 6'7" Coral Gables, FL

Class of 2012
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Providence, Tennessee, Florida, Rice, Minnesota and Florida State.

PF# 70
Natl' Rating: 3-Stars
ESPN Grade: 88

Evaluation Summary: While needing to add muscle to his frame, Jonathan is an exceptionally promising prospect. ESPN has him as a 2011, which is contrary to most other reports.

Andre Henley G/F 6'7" Brehm Prep (IL)

Class of 2011
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting mix: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Marquette and Southern Illinois, Rutgers, Kentucky, DePaul, Providence and Arkansas.

SF# 3-Stars
Natl' Rating: 3-Stars
ESPN Grade: 90

Last Updated: 11/1/2010

Evaluation Summary via ESPN: "Henley is a competitive young athlete. He has great size and skill for his age. His outside shot looks good, but has a low release point and often is flat to the basket. That makes him a bit of a streaky shooter. He's a lefty with a great handle."

Shaq Stokes (PG) 5'11" Lincoln H.S. (NY)

Class of 2011
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in Recruiting mix: South Carolina, UConn, Florida and Providence.

PG# 40

Natl' Rating: 3-Stars
ESPN Grade 91

Evaluation Summary: Has nice pull-up jumper, great range into 3-pt. land and a quick release that will be needed at the next level.


Sunday, October 24, 2010

Myles Davis (SG) 6'1" Notre Dame Prep (MA)

Re-Classified to Class of 2012
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Pitt, Georgetown, George Mason, Providence, St. John's, Wake Forest, UConn, Purdue, Seton Hall, Nebraska, Virginia, Rutgers, St. Joe's, and Purdue.

SG# 15
Natl' Rating: 4-Stars
ESPN Grade 95
Last Updated: 10/24/2010

Evaluation Summary: He's strong, he can shoot with range, he can attack the defense off the dribble and most of all he has a good basketball IQ.


Sunday, October 10, 2010

Markus Crider (SF) 6'6" Huber Heights (OH)

Class of 2011
Committed to the PC Friars!!!

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Toledo, DePaul, Providence and Cleveland St.

SF# 61
Natl' Rating: 3-Stars
ESPN Grade: 88

Evaluation Summary: Regarded by many as a High Major-minus prospect, Crider is also said to have great upside.
Next Level Invitational organizer Antonio Curro had this to say about young Markus: "A playmaker with a unique feel for passing from the wing, Crider is an impressive athlete with an enormous wingspan. With his size and skill, his value is in his versatility and it will be important moving forward for him to improve his presence on the court." --Grades are an issue.

Rene Castro (CG) 6'2" Beaver Country Day (MA)

Class of 2013
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix
: Boston College, Providence and UMass.


PG# N/R
Natl' Rating: 3-Stars
ESPN Grade: 91


Evaluation Summary: Castro is a powerfully built guard blessed with ability to get to the rim at will. He still needs to work on his outside shooting. Listed by some as a PG, he may grow more naturally to the off guard position.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Anthony Shoemaker (SF) 6'5" John A. Logan College

Class of 2012
Friars have not offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Illinois State,Kent State, Loyola-Chicago, Providence, Wichita State, and Wright State.

SF# N/R
Rivals N/R
ESPN Grade 40

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Jordan Manuel (PF) 6'8" Kaskaskia C.C.

Class of 2012
Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: St. Josephs, Providence, Dayton, St. Bonaventure, and Wright State.

PF# 44
Natl Rating: 3-Stars
ESPN Grade: 90

Evaluation Summary:
Clearly Manuel is one of the best athletes amongst 2012 JUCO's. He's a true jumping jack s out of the gym that runs the floor like a gazelle. Furthermore, he knows how to slash his way to the rim and finish productively.

Dan Chilcote (SF) 6'8" Jackson (MI)

Class of 2011
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Iowa, Providence, Central Michigan, and Wright State.

SF# N/R
Rivals N/R
ESPN Grade N/R

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Braxton Obgueze (PG) 6'0" United Faith Christian (NC)

Class of 2012
Friars have offered.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: Virginia Tech, Providence, Florida, Wake Forest, Clemson, Marquette, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee and Miami.

PG# 4
Natl' Rating: 4-Stars
ESPN Grade: 96

Evaluation Summary: Braxton is a well built point guard who has very few peers at his position in the class of 2012. He's a player who loves to involve all his teammates while he's at the helm and particularly does well in the transition game. He is also deadly from beyond the arc and is a true menace at the defensive end.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Jordan Forehand (G) 6'0" Bridgewater (NJ)

Class of 2013
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in the Recruiting Mix: USC, Providence and Arkansas.

G# N/R
Rivals N/R
ESPN Grade N/R

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Jordan Allen (PF) 6'5" Bayshore HS (NY)

Class of 2011
Friars have yet to offer.

Current school list: Maryland, Providence, UMass, Rutgers, Clemson, Seton Hall, St. John's, Florida St., and Hofstra.

PF# N/R
Natl' Rating 1-Star
ESPN Grade 40



Sunday, January 3, 2010

Shawn Oakman (PF) 6'9" Penn Wood, PA

Class of 2011*
Friars have yet to offer.

Schools in Recruiting mix: Maryland, St. Joseph's, Providence, St. Joesph's, Temple, Georgetown, Arizona and Drexel.

C# N/R
Natl' Rating: 2-Stars
ESPN Grade: N/R


*Oakman is a two-sport athlete (football).
Oakman also carries a 3.0 GPA.

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(aka TheInfoMan) Grad of Providence College, Class of '76. Born and raised in R.I. Passonate about recruiting, the Friars have been my first and foremost sports team love, since 1961.

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