The Runhouse-Hoops Project landed another prize recruit today when the big fella arrived via bus. This kid is very athletic and blocks shots by the dozens. In the first workouts and scrimmages he has also displayed a nice assortment of post moves. We will be looking to place him for this summer or fall semester.

For more details contact Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net, 215.432.4443

Runhouse is pleased to announce our latest recruit. He is 6′ 4″ point guard Saykan Bestman. Bestman can do it all and sports a 41″ vertical leap to boot. Take a look at the videos of him from our team in West Africa - Cape Coast Hoops. He has been unstopable this current season. He is currently averaging 18ppg, 5apg, 8rpg.

Bestman is available for Juco and is NAIA qualified.
For more information contact Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net

 Video of 6′ 4″ point guard Saykan Bestman

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Chris Angsomwine, 6′ 9″ Forward, verbally commits to Oral Roberts University.
Kilgore, Texas - 6 October 2009 - Angsomwine has made the verbal commitment to become a student athlete at Oral Roberts University next season after completion of his Associates Degree at Kilgore Junior College. Angsomwine was one of the first players to come through our Runhouse-Hoops Project that we run in conjuction with Claudius Thompson of Cape Coast Hoops.
Sources close to the ORU staff think Chris Angsomwine has a chance to be a outstanding player in their system. He’s an athletic big guy that can run, has a good skill level and a strong body to defend and block shots. Chris has a tremendous upside. He is a great student and will be a great fit for the ORU campus & the Tulsa community

Daniel Armah, aka “The Accra Assassin”, got a chance to show Lakeland’s coach Cedric Brown his skills recently at Rick Ball’s Juco Showcase in Chicago.

Armah not only was the leading rebounder but also finished as the 3rd leading scorer. Coach Brown was very pleased with his newest recruit and has alot of confidence in his ability.

Speaking with Coach Brown last week also revealed that Armah has had a growth spurt and is now a legitimate 6′ 7″. When asked about the growth Armah simply replied “I hope I grow to 6′ 8″. We hope you grow as well Dan and feel confident you will have a breakout season with Lakeland.

2/9/09 Update Ajibola Taiwo has made a verbal commitment to attend Daytona State Junior College next season. We wish Taiwo the best of luck and know you will have great success in Coach Andre’s program.

Taiwo is a 6′ 5″ shooting guard/small forward. Very dedicated to the game. He can shoot from way beyond the 3 point line and is a strong driver to the basket. An athletic player that can give your team that spark it needs. Don’t miss out!! For more information contact Jack Whitehead at jwhitehead@runhouse.com

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Daniel Armah, 6′ 6″ G/F, played his first game last night for Casper College. In 19 minutes off the bench he recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds. Armah was the first recruit of the Runhouse-Hoops Project. The staff of Runhouse and the coaches at Cape Coast Hoops have full confidence in Armah’s success.

Dan keep up the good work and keep those doubles coming. Your countrymen back in Ghana are very proud of you.

For more details about the Runhouse-Hoops Gold Coast Project contact Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.com

6′ 9″ Chris Angsomwine has arrived at Harcum College. Chris has promised to have a very productive year for Harcum and wants his countrymen back in Ghana to follow along online. He stated that one of his goals is to make Coach Claude Thompson of Cape Coast Hoops proud of his achievements both on and off the court.

Chris spent the weekend with his new teammates and coach and has adjusted well to life in the USA. He is especially fond of the food at the school and said he can’t wait to try an authentic Philadelphia cheesesteak.

Runhouse-Hoops Gold Coast Project Recruit - Atsu Atakpa has arrived ready to play for Casper College. Atakpa is the third recruit in the project joining 6′ 6″ Daniel Armah and 6′ 10″ Chris Angsomewine.

“Big Tsu” is a highly skilled player on the post with a soft touch on his shot. He is also a great rebounder and outlet passer.

Video is online under http://www.runhouse.com/ghana/aa/achu_0001.wmv

For more info about the Runhouse-Hoops Gold Coast Project contact Jack Whitehead:

jwhitehead@runhouse.com

Daniel Armah, a 6′ 6″ small forward has signed a letter of intent to play next season with Casper Junior College.
Our team spent alot of time working to get Dan out of Ghana and into the United States. Armah has arrived and is currently redshirting this semester. Armah is our first Runhouse-Hoops project player but not our last.

For more information about Armah’s amazing story go to http://www.runhouse.com/rhp/armah.htm

http://www.runhouse.com/ghana/dan/