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• Feb. 22^nd

  Victor Cruz's high school coach gets a new job

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  Benjie Wimberly

  Long before he was salsa dancing in the end zone at MetLife Stadium, Victor Cruz roamed the often-muddy football field behind Paterson Catholic (Paterson, N.J.), playing for head coach Benjie Wimberly.
  
  In the spring of 2010, Paterson Catholic announced that it would be closing its doors permanently due to financial woes. That sent the team's top football players to other programs in the area  - Elijah Shumate and Alquadin Muhammad landed at Don Bosco Prep and were key contributors this season - but left Wimberly without a home.
  
  That is about to change, as Wimberly will be named the new head coach at Hackensack, MaxPreps has learned.
  
  The announcement will be made official at next week's Board of Education meeting.
  
  Wimberly, who is also a New Jersey Assemblyman, takes over for Mike Miello, who retired at the end of last season.
  
  In his last six seasons at the helm at Paterson Catholic, Wimberly guided the Cougars to a 60-3 record, winning four state titles.
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  By Stephen SpiewakFeb. 22^nd, 2012, 08:51 A1 Comment

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• Aug. 12^th

  KIMA closing its doors

  Paterson Catholic (Paterson, N.J.) isn't the only basketball program of note that won't be back due to a school closure this fall.

  While Paterson Catholic shut its doors due to funding issues stemming from the economic downturn, the Kamit Institute for Magnificent Achievers (Washington, District of Columbia) is getting the hook in part because of its basketball program.

  According to The Washington Post, the school had its charter revoked Wednesday and issues involving the basketball program helped spur the decision.

  This story details that at least one of KIMA's athletes was in his fifth year of high school and others were imported talents from Maryland. As a non-District of Columbia student/resident, they should have not been allowed to attend the school without paying at least $10,000, according to The Washington Post.

  "Even though public charters are public schools, we operate like private schools. We make our own rules," KIMA athletic director and basketball coach Levet Brown told The Washington Post in March.

  That quote probably didn't help the school's cause.

  The Hawks went 33-9 last season against a schedule that included programs like Montrose Christian (Rockville, Md.), Life Center Academy (Burlington, N.J.) and Our Savior New American (Centereach, N.Y.). They participated in the prestigious Hawk Kreul Classic in Florida during the holiday tournament window.

  Two of KIMA's 2010 seniors are headed to major Division I programs. Jonathan Arledge, a 6-foot-9, 228-pound forward, is headed to George Mason after posting 15.2 points and 12.4 rebounds per game as a senior. Eugene McCrory, a 6-8, 240-pound forward, signed with Seton Hall.
  

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• Aug. 2^nd

  adidas Nations rosters and information

  Photo by Michael Henderson

  Cameron Ridley, Fort Bend Bush

  This weekend marks the end of an exhausting summer run for high school basketball's top prospects with a pair of internationally-themed tournaments.

  In Chicago, adidas Nations will feature two teams of elite American talents taking on challengers from the continents of Africa, Asia and Europe, in addition to a Canadian squad. The event begins Friday, Aug. 6 and runs through Monday, Aug. 9.

  In Hillsboro, Ore., the Nike Global Challenge will have a similar feel with three teams representing the United States facing Brazil, Canada, Nigeria and France, as well as a roster made up of players from Asian countries.

  The Nike Global Challenge also begins Friday and runs through Sunday. MaxPreps will be on hand Friday in Hillsboro and pass along more information on participants when it becomes available.

  The third place and championship games of adidas Nations will be televised by CBS College Sports at 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. EST on Aug. 9.

  Here are the American participants for the adidas event;

  USA 2011

  Quddus "Deuce" Bello, Westchester Academy (High Point, N.C.)
  Wayne Blackshear, Morgan Park (Chicago, Ill.)
  Ryan Boatright, East Aurora (Aurora, Ill.)
  Michael Chandler, Lawrence North (Indianapolis, Ind.)
  Damien Leonard, J.J. Mann (Piedmont, S.C.)
  Quincy Miller, Westchester Academy (High Point, N.C.)
  LeBryan Nash, Lincoln (Dallas, Texas)
  Cameron Ridley, Bush (Richmond, Texas)
  LaQuinton Ross, Life Center Academy (Burlington, N.J.)
  Kevin Ware, Rockdale County (Conyers, Ga.)
  Marshall Plumlee, Christ School (Arden, N.C.)
  Rodney Purvis, Upper Room Christian (Raleigh, N.C.)
  Cody Zeller, Washington (Ind.)

  USA 2012

  Jordan Adams, Central Gwinnett (Lawrenceville, Ga.)
  Kyle Anderson, St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.)
  Isaiah Austin, Grace Prep (Burleston, Texas)
  Wanna Bail, Trent International (Sugar Land, Texas)
  DaJuan Coleman, Jamesville-DeWitt (Syracuse, N.Y.)
  Kevin Ferrell, Park Tudor (Indianapolis, Ind.)
  Amile Jefferson, Friends' Central (Philadelphia, Pa.)
  Xavier Johnson, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)
  Shabazz Muhammad, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
  Alex Murphy, St. Mark's (Wakefield, R.I.)
  Jordan Price, McCallie (Conyers, Ga.)
  Winston Shepard, Findlay Prep (Fresno, Texas)
  Jarnell Stokes, Central (Memphis, Tenn.)
  Kaleb Tarczewski, St. Mark's (Southborough, Mass.)
  Jordan Tebbutt, Horizon Christian (Tualatin, Ore.)
  

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• Jun. 11^th

  Elevating their game

  Although summer doesn't officially begin until later this month, several players have made definitive statements about the direction their games are headed during the high school off-season ("The Circuit").

  Five On The Rise

  Anrio Adams, Franklin (Seattle, Wash.): After a rocky start to his sophomore season under head coach Jason Kerr at Franklin, Adams caught fire late for the Quakers and carried it over to his play with top local club Seattle Rotary.

  Brad Beal, Chaminade (St. Louis, Mo.): Beal is the No. 5-rated 2011 prospect in the country by MaxPreps and continues to shine and score in any setting. He won a state title at Chaminade as a sophomore. Followed with a gold medal with the United States U16 team in Argentina last summer. Now, Beal is torching teams in Nike's inaugural EYBL run, leading the St. Louis Eagles to a 12-2 record.

  Committed to Florida, Beal really caught the eye of MaxPreps.com host Chris Stonebraker during the EYBL session in Los Angeles, May 29-31.

  "Brad Beal can really score the basketball," Stonebraker said. "He knocks down the open shot. He's not real explosive but very crafty."

  Photo by Jann Hendry

  Norman Powell

  Anthony Davis, Perspectives Charter (Chicago, Ill.): I was hoping to see Davis in Portland this weekend, but apparently his Mean Streets club experienced flight complications and will not be participating in the Rose City Showcase. Davis, a 6-8 forward, came out of nowhere in the early spring and caught the eye of several top writers and talent evaluators who have consistently praised his play.

  Myles Mack, St. Anthony (Jersey City, N.J.): Mack recently announced he is headed to play for legendary head coach Bob Hurley at St. Anthony after becoming a forced free agent with the closure of Paterson Catholic. He will head to Camp Hurley with a lot of momentum as the engine behind a 13-1 EYBL record for the New Jersey-based Playaz Basketball Club. Mack has erased any doubts about his 5-9 frame preventing him from being an elite performer.

  Norman Powell, Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.): Powell, a 6-3 shooting guard, has experienced a rapid rise following a big junior season at Lincoln. He was tabbed the No. 64 2011 prospect after posting 19.7 points per game for the Division II state champion Hornets. He has validated those numbers with his play away from Lincoln and could rise even higher in the post-summer edition of the rankings.
  

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  By Jason HickmanJun. 11^th, 2010, 12:00 A1 Comment

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• Apr. 23^rd

  Coleman headlines Sophomore All-American Team

  Photo by Lonnie Webb

  Coleman crushes against Newark.

  Take a look at our Sophomore All-American team released earlier today.

  Again, MaxPreps All-American teams are based on achievement (stats, honors, team success) during the 2009-10 season – not recruiting attention or college and pro potential.

  National Sophomore of the Year

  DaJuan Coleman, Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, N.Y.)

  First Team

  Da Juan Coleman, Jamesville-DeWitt (DeWitt, N.Y.), 6-9 / 270 / Forward
  Perry Ellis, Heights (Wichita, Kan.), 6-7 / 210 / Forward
  Ricardo Gathers, Riverside (Reserve, La.), 6-6 / 235 / Forward
  Shabazz Muhammed, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.), 6-5 / 195 / Guard
  J-mychal Reese, Bryan (Bryan, Texas), 6-1 / 170 / Guard

  Second Team

  Brandon Ashley, Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, Calif.), 6-8 / 210 / Forward
  Dorial Green, Hillcrest (Springfield, Mo.), 6-5 / 200 / Forward
  Tyler Lewis , Forsyth Country Day (Lewisville, N.C.), 5-11 / 160 / Guard
  Marcus Smart, Marcus (Flower Mound, Texas), 6-3 / 190 / Guard
  D' Vauntes Smith - Rivera, North Central (Indianapolis, Ind.), 6-4 / 215 / Guard

  Third Team

  Kevin Ferrell, Park Tudor (Indianapolis, Ind.), 5-11 / 160 / Guard
  Michael Frazier, Plant (Tampa, Fla.), 6-3 / 175 / Wing
  Savon Goodman, Academy of the New Church (Bryn Athyn, Pa.), 6-5 / 205 / Forward 
  Xavier Johnson, Chaparral (Temecula, Calif.), 6-6 / 190 / Wing
  Jordan Price, McCallie (Chattanooga, Tenn.), 6-5 / 205 / Wing

  Honorable Mention (listed alphabetically)

  Kyle Anderson, Paterson Catholic (Paterson, N.J.), 6-7 / 180 / Guard
  Ryan Arcidiacono, Neshaminy (Langhorne, Pa.), 6-3 / 180 / Guard
  Willie Clayton, Thomasville (Thomasville, Ga.), 6-7 / 210 / Forward
  A. J. Hammons, Carmel (Carmel, Ind.), 6-10 / 250 / Forward
  Twymond Howard, Pearl (Pearl, Miss.), 6-6 / 195 / Forward
  Larry Lewis, Arcadia (Phoenix, Ariz.), 6-2 / 175 / Guard
  De Juan Marrero, Bowman Academy (Gary, Ind.), 6-5 / 200 / Forward
  Evan Nolte, Milton (Alpharetta, Ga.), 6-7 / 195 / Forward
  Marcus Paige, Linn-Mar (Marion, Iowa), 6-0 / 155 / Guard
  Tony Parker, Miller Grove (Lithonia, Ga.), 6-9 / 260 / Forward
  Zach Peters, Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas), 6-9 / 235 / Forward
  Victor Robbins, Carson (Carson, Calif.), 6-5 / 185 / Guard
  Lj Rose, Second Baptist (Houston, Texas), 6-3 / 175 / Guard
  Josh Scott, Lewis-Palmer (Monument, Colo.), 6-8 / 200 / Forward
  Aaron Simpson, North Chicago (North Chicago, Ill.), 6-0 / 175 / Guard
  Jarnell Stokes, Memphis Central (Memphis, Tenn.), 6-8 / 240 / Forward
  Rasheed Sulaimon, Strake Jesuit (Houston, Texas), 6-2 / 170 / Guard
  Jordan Tebbutt, Horizon Christian (Tualatin, Ore.), 6-6 / 200 / Wing
  Jean-pierre Tokoto, Menomonee Falls (Menomonee Falls, Wis.), 6-6 / 190 / Wing
  Adolphus Washington, Taft (Cincinnati, Ohio), 6-6 / 240 / Forward
  

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• Apr. 21^st

  Debt, economy forcing Paterson Catholic closure

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  Myles Mack

  Tough news for head coach Damon Wright and his Paterson Catholic (Paterson, N.J.) program as The Record reported today that the school will close its doors due to debt and the challenging economy.

  The announcement signals the end of a successful run for Wright's Cougar basketball team, which is coming off a 28-1 season and No. 25 final national ranking by MaxPreps.

  Paterson Catholic beat three-nationally-ranked teams en route to the tournament title at the City of Palms Classic in December. The Cougars have won 75 games over the past three seasons.

  Area schools are likely receiving the news with a high level of interest. PC had one of the most talented teams in New Jersey with at least a handful of future Division I underclassmen that now must find new homes. Junior guard Myles Mack, 6-foot-7 sophomore guard Kyle Anderson and 6-6 freshman forward Reggie Cameron are elite players in their respective classes.
  

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