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

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.


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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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