Bartram’s Quasim Jones exploded for 52 points including a record 10 three pointers enroute to 116 - 112 win for his team. This was the second game of the 2010 Showcase double header for unsigned seniors.  Jones played for Team Navy and he controlled the game throughout with his clutch shooting and strong leadership. The qualified Jones started the game hot and stayed that way throughtout. Team Navy was lead by Jone’s 52, Wanyae Hartsfield’s 16, Kenny Bey-Brown’s 12, rising 6′ 6″ Elijah Bradley’s 11 and Mike Wilson’s 10. Team Red was led by Jay Harris (29 pts), David Lawson (17pts), Kwahmere Gredic (14 pts),  Carl Wallace (15 pts, 10 rbs). Team Red also had two players that could not make the game until the second half but played strong 6′ 5″ F Andre Thomas (10 pts) and 6′ 4″ G Kyle Baldwin (10 pts).

The first game of the showcase featured a Team Green team that was lead by Frankford pg Rodney Walters’ 16 pts. Walters looked very strong and capable of leading a college team. He would make an excellent pg guard for someone’s program next year. Also scoring high for Team Green was Joseph McClain (12 pts), Kion Stokes (12 pts), Kion Coates (10 pts), Jabriel McCleod (10 pts) and Sadiq Berry’s 10 points. Team Red was lead by Devin Colston’s 14 points, Naquil Jones (14 pts) and Maurice Griffin’s 13 points. Final score was 93-77.

More details and video links will be provided later in the week.

For more info on players contact Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net

For immediate release:
April 29th, 2010, Philadelphia, PA

A source close to Brookins confirmed what we knew a few days ago that Brookins has agreed to play for Siena University next season. Brookins met with the Siena staff and feels its a good fit for him. We wish Brookins all the best and know he will have alot of success being the newest Saint of Siena.

The Runhouse team suffered its first loss of the season this year to Subee in the Philadelphia Positive Image League. The final score was 84 - 69. Runhouse goes to 2-1.  The team was shorthanded without lead guards Jay Harris and Bryton Hawthorne and it showed late in the game.  Runhouse went up by 4 early in the second half but failed to maintain the lead. Leading the way for Runhouse was 6′ 4″ senior sharpshooter Maurice Griffin (22 pts, 3 threes). Ryan Hanley (6′ 5″ senior swingman)  chipped in 16 pts and Isiaah Clarke (6′ 0″ senior combo) added 14.  

The Runhouse squad remains undefeated in the Positive Image League in Philadelphia with a 73-67 win over Mallery. Ryan Hanley, 6′ 5″ swingman, continues to impress with his all around play. He was once again the leading scorer with 14 points.

Good balance was again achieved by the Runhouse team with Isiaah Clark (14 pts), Jay Harris (12 pts) and Harold Gordan (11 pts) also scoring in double figures. Gordan also had 3 blocks and played strong throughout. Bryton Hawthorne (6′ 2″ pg) provided a spark off the bench as well with great leadership and steady play.

Our next game will be on Wednesday (4/28) at 7pm at the Finley Rec Center.

Assist Hoops Care International (HCI) prevent malaria by donating to our project that will purchase netting and medication in Ghana. There are only 3 days left in the project and we need your assistance.

For more info go to: http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/hoops-care-international/

Philadelphia’s Pendarvis Williams has commited to Norfolk State. The 6′ 5″ shooting guard will become a member of the Norfolk State team in September. The Norfolk State coaches saw Williams work out with the Impact Sports Academy and were immediately impressed with his potential. This is the second player that Norfolk State has signed through the Impact Sports Academy in Philadelphia. The other being Kashaune McKinney. McKinney also is signed for next year.

The Runhouse team took an early lead against Youth Interlock and never looked back in a 89 - 69 win in the very tough Positive Image League. Leading the way for Runhouse was 6′ 5″ swingman Ryan Hanley. Hanley posted 22 points and 11 rebounds. Hanley showed an ability to not only score inside but also to knock down long range shots (2 threes).

 Also contributing to the winning effort were PG Jay Harris (15 pts), CG Isiaah Clark (15 pts), WG Maurice Griffin (12 pts) and PG Bryton Hawthorne (10 pts). Runhouse goes to 1-0 with the next game scheduled for Wednesday April 20th.

For immediate release:
April 14th, 2010, Philadelphia, PA

At 3pm on April 13th, 2010, Rakeem Brookins requested his release from his letter of intent to play for Tulane University next season. The high scoring guard has since received alot of interest from other schools but is still keeping the option open to attend Tulane University.

Brookins average 18.9 ppg as a senior at Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia and was a 1st team All City selection.

UPDATE: April 16th, 2010
Brookins has received his release and is now being recruitied by Northeastern, JMU, Drexel, Delaware, LaSalle, George Washington, Siena, Niagra, Marshall, Hartford, Boston University, Oral Roberts and Tulane.

For more information contact Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net

Runhouse and the Impact Sports Academy are pleased to present this showcase for unsigned high school players that want to play at the collegiate level.

So far over 21 colleges have emailed in to tell us that they will be in attendance.

 This years players include:
- Henry Smith, 6′ 5″ F, Bonner, Honorable Mention All Catholic 09
- Quasim Jones, 6′, G, Bartram ,3rd Team All Public 15.5ppg
- Maurice Griffin, 6′ 4″, G,Philmont, 1st Team All Bicentennial League, 21.5ppg
- Jabriel McLeod, 6′2″,G, Olney High, 2nd Team All Public, 20.6ppg
- George Harper Jr, 6′5″, F, *Mid Major talent
- Jay Harris, 5′ 10″ , G , Robeson, 1st Team All Public, 21.5ppg
- Kenny Bey-Brown, 6′ 0″, G, Franklin, 2nd Team All Public, 15.5ppg
- Darryl Foye, 6′ 3″ F, Academy Park , Honorable Mention All Delco
- Rich Collins, 6′ 5″, G, Academy Park, Honorable Mention All Delco
- Kwahmere Gredic,5′ 11″,G, MCS, 1st Team All Public, 12.5ppg
- Andre Thomas,6′ 6″,F,MCS, Honorable Mention All Public, 10ppg
- Mike Wilson, King High, 6′3″ PG, 1st Team All public,19.1ppg
- Tyree Smith, 6′ 5″, Gratz High, SG, 1st Team All Public,15.5ppg
- Jarrod Johnson, 6′4″, WG, Franklin Learning Center, 1st Team All Public,15.8ppg
- Donte Williams, 6′ 4″ WG, GW, 1st team All Public, 19.5ppg
- Jamal Jones, 6′ 4″ F, 1st team All Public

 Last years event lead to signings of the following players among others:

• Brian Wannamaker - Texas Wesleyan University -NAIA Div 1
• Chris Angsomwine - Kilgore College - Juco Div 1 - Oral Roberts University NCAA Div 1
• Bilal Kelly - Redlands College, Juco Div 1
• Anthony Parker - Carl Albert State, Juco Div 1
• Atsu Atakpa - Paul Quinn College, NAIA Div 1
• Donta Wooten - Panola Junior College, Juco 1 - South Carolina State NCAA Div 1
• Malik Tinsley - Polk College - Juco 1
• Tyrell Taylor - Henry Ford College - Juco 1
• Curshawn Banks - Polk Junior College - Juco 1
• Nick Walker - Panola Junior College - Juco 1
• Daniel Armah - Lake Land College - Juco 1
• Curtis Jackson -Midland College - Juco 1

Event Info:
Date: April 10, 2010
Time: 10 am registration , 11 am 1st game , 12:30 pm 2nd game
Player Registration Fee: $20
Location: Imhotep Charter School, 6201 N 21st street,Philadelphia, PA 19138
Contact: Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net , 215.432.4443

The event has been booked to capacity for player registration. We are not accepting any more player registrations.

The games will be covered by runhouse.net, slamonline, retroaction sports, steve hobbs scouting report,I 10 elite scouting report and impact sports. Each registered player will receive a game shirt, ~ 20 minutes of playing time in front of college coaches and the whole game will be available for other college coaches to download from our website.
Coaches: Email Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.net to be put on the video distribution list.

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Responses and emails:

Jack,

I’m very disappointed that I will not be able to make it to the Runhouse HS Basketball Showcase. My club is still in the playoffs and I will not be stateside in time to attend. Please forward me a video so I can keep track of your prospects at the event for future references. Take care and I will talk to you soon.

Brian W. Carroll
Head Senior Coach
Luxembourg Basketball Federation (Europe)

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Jack,
I look forward to attending your showcase on April 10th. As you know we are currently on the recruiting trail and are looking for potential recruits.

Diallo Daniels
Assistant Coach
Delaware Tech
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Coach Whitehead,
 
I was just reading about your Showcase on April 10th.   Wanted to tell you that we look forward to coming to the showcase but if we can’t make it we will view the video online for recruits.
 
We are looking to bring a Philly kid to Columbus.
 
Pat Carlisle
Head Coach
Columbus State Community College
2008 NJCAA National Runner Up
2009 NJCAA National Elite 8

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Jack,
 
Look forward to getting up there to Philly and checking out your event on the 10th! We’ve had a lot of success with Philly kids in the past and look forward to continue that tradition.

Albert

Albert Talley Jr.
Panola College
Men’s Basketball
Assistant Coach
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Hello Coach,
I am very disappointed that I will not be able to attend the event on April 10th. We will be keeping up with the videos and look forward to recruiting up in Philadelphia as soon as possible. Coach Hodge has had great success with Raymond Sims, Curtis Jackson and Kenny Moore and look to reload our team with players like them!

Chris Mudge
Assistant Coach
Midland College Men’s Basketball
www.gochaps.com

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Jack
I am looking forward to coming out and seeing the talented players you put together for the showcase games. We are currently looking to fill in some slots in our program. I am hoping to find a stud that will help us right away.

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William Logan
Grad Assistant Missouri Baptist University
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Coach Whitehead,
I look forward to attending the showcase on April 10th. We are losing alot of our sopohmores , so i am looking forward to seeing some good Philly players.

Miles Smith Jr.
Assistant Mens Basketball Coach
Mercer County Community College

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I could only wish I could get a philli kid or two every year, Brian Wanamaker is one of the best and toughest kids we have in our program…

I wish I could make it up there, but I will be tracking the results…. thanks for your hard work up there…

and keep sending em!!!!

Brennen Shingleton
Texas Wesleyan Basketball
2006 NAIA Div 1 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Jack Whitehead was named a director on the board of Hoops Care International (HCI). HCI’s charter is to provide opportunities for the youth of Ghana to develop leadership skills, healthy lifestyles, work ethics, commitment, honesty and integrity through sport, using basketball as the medium.

I have been fully committed to helping to uplift the great youth of Ghana as best I can by providing scholarship opportunites to those that ordinarily might not receive that chance. To date we have raised over $110,000 in scholarship funding. We are turning a new page in this book with the creation of HCI. At HCI we are establishing the foundation for the future through improvements in nutrition, education, commerce and athletics.

Please take time to visit us at  http://hoopscare.org/ . We are in need of many things such as computers, basketballs and sneakers. On our agenda for this year is a basketball clinic that we would like to be conducted by college coaches in the USA and also the creation of an internet cafe in our office in Cape Coast, Ghana.

Contact me if you would like to participate in either endeavour in any way possible. If your a coach all I can say is that we have some very good prospects in camp now and a trip to Ghana would really be worth your time. The internet cafe is going to be a vehicle that will enable us to become self reliant and generate much needed income in addition to teaching our kids entrepreneurship.

I can be reached at jwhitehead@runhouse.net or 215.432.4443