Runhouse-Hoops player Reggie Agbeko

Posted by Jack Whitehead on September 19, 2011

6′ 7″ wing forward Reggie Agbeko has come along way in the one year he has been in the United States. Agbeko averaged 15 ppg and 12 rpg as a junior. We look for him to have a great senior year as well. This summer he exploded on to the AAU scene and has received many Divison 1 offers.

These are just a few of his highlights from his junior year in high school.

For more info on Agbeko contact Jack Whitehead at jwhitehead@runhouse.net

Players,
Now is the time to get your highlight video produced. All of our videos are  done by Chris Clahar of Clahar 34 Films. Clahar 34 Films can produce a highlight video of any player or team to
make you stand out from the rest. Contact Chris at clahar34@rocketmail.com

Philly Post players shine at Big Man Camp

Posted by Jack Whitehead on September 10, 2011


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Dallas ComegysOur 1st annual Big Man Camp was loaded with up and coming talent in the Philadelphia area. Many of these players will no doubt play at the Division 1 level. Our thanks go out to the following for their support:
-Rainforest Red Palm Oil, http://www.rainforestredpalmoil.com 
-Dickey Simpkins, Next Level Performance, http://www.trainnlp.com 
-Dallas Comegys, Skills Training
-Rogers Glispy, Program Manager ISAA (SAT PREP Training)

(left: Former NBA player Dallas Comegys during skills training)

Lecture Comegys (right: Lijah Thompson (Robert Morris) and Kashief Edwards (Northeastern) discuss the life of a Div 1 basketball player with campers)

Lecture Glispy (below: SAT Prep Training with Rogers Glispy)

 

 

 Check out the video highlights from the camp. For more info contact Rasool Hajj at rasnashaj@hotmail.com

Open Gym - Philly area players

Posted by Jack Whitehead on August 25, 2011


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Open gymOnce again we will have a Fall open gym to help identify players that can play at the collegiate level. Many of the players that have played in our Fall open gym have received scholarships as we video all the action and compile the highlights.

Open Gym
October 1 2011
New Media High School

For more info contact Rasool Hajj at rasnashaj@hotmail.com

Players,
Now is the time to get your highlight video organized. The best video production in the area is done by Chris Clahar of Clahar 34 Films. Clahar 34 Films can produce a highlight video of any player or team to make you stand out from the rest. Contact Chris at clahar34@rocketmail.com
 

1st Annual Invitational Big Man Exposure Camp/Combine

Posted by Jack Whitehead on July 24, 2011

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For immediate release:
July 24, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

The 1st Annual Invitational Big Man Exposure Camp/Combine will be held 10 August 2011 from 10am to 4pm in Philadelphia. For more information or to register players contact:

Rasool Hajj
email: rasnashaj@hotmail.com

All players must sign a waiver prior to play. The waiver can be downloaded here:
Waiver Form

This camp will be featured on runhouse.net and be used to evaluate players for the upcoming recruiting report. We currently have many of the top big men in the Philadelphia area signed up. There are a limited number of remaining spots.

Among those in attendance will be:
G. Harper 6′ 6″ pf. juco soph
B. Kelley 6′ 8″ pf juco soph
A Dempster 6′ 8″ juco frosh
E. Bradley 6′ 6″ cf juco soph,
O. Odi 6′ 8″ pf juco soph,
A. Guess 6′ 7″ pf juco frosh
M. Kuwuro 6′ 11″ pf hs fresh,
L. Fejokwu f 6′ 9″ hs senior
J. Baits 6′ 8″ hs jr
D. George 6′ 8″ hs sr
J. Williams 6′ 8″ hs jr
R. Agbeko 6′ 7″ hs sr
H. Spencer 6′ 8″ hs fresh
S. Bowman 6′ 6″ hs sr
J. Worthen 6′ 7″ hs jr
D. Logan 6′ 6″ hs fresh
M. Tore 6′ 6″ hs soph
M. Coleman 6′ 7″ hs jr
J. Myers 6′ 6″ hs jr
D. Evans 6′ 6″ hs soph
Q. Davis 6′ 7″ hs sr
Q. Welton 6′ 6″ hs jr
J. Powell 6′ 5″ hs jr
N. Rouse 6′ 6″ hs fresh
C. Bing 6′ 6″ hs soph
Z. Tillman 6′ 9″ hs jr
I. Baker 6′ 8″ hs sr
D. Reid 6′ 7″ hs jr
A. Maddred 6′ 7″ hs jr
I. Gains 6′ 7″ hs sr
R. Rollins 6′ 7″ hs sr
M. Singleton 6’ 5” hs sr
C. Rodgers 6’ 5” hs fresh
R. Samir 6′ 5″ hs fresh
M. Tucker 6′ 5″ hs junior
F. Uzonwanne, 6′ 7″ hs sr
M. Wilmer 6′ 5″ col sr

 

Runhouse-Hoops players shine in Hoop Group Elite

Posted by Jack Whitehead on July 20, 2011

Runhouse-Hoops Claude Thompson of Cape Coast Hoops was thrilled to hear that 3 of his players were selected for All Star Teams at the Hoop Group Elite camp. Reggie Agbeko (6′ 7″) was named to the top 20 All Star Team while Lawrence Fejokwu (6′ 9″) was named to the Senior All Star Team and Benjamin Bentil (6′ 8″) was named to the Underclassmen All Star Team. The Runhouse-Hoops players are really starting to make a name for themselves.

(pictured at left Reggie Agbeko, Rasool Hajj,Lawrence Fejokwu)

Chosen League Updates

Posted by Jack Whitehead on July 13, 2011

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The action continues as the Philadelphia Chosen League moves into week 3:
*Game #1
Point 3 Basketball 83
-Jakari Simpson 22 Pts & 7 Rebs
-Amir Garrett 18 Pts & 4 Rebs
Old School Cavs 62
-George Carter 27 Pts
Notes: Chosen League Alumni & St. Johns Recruit Nurideen Lindsey Came by to watch future St. John Teammates Jakari Simpson & Amir Garrett Play in there 1st Chosen League Game
*Game # 2
Dime Magazine 69
-Tyreek Riddick 28 Pts
-Devante Chance 17 Pts,4 Ast,4 Stls

R U Villa 64
-Damien Williams 20 Pts,5 Reb,& 2 Ast
-Shawn Williams 14 Pts
Notes: Dime Magazine came from 19 down to win the game. 

**Standings**
1.Dime Magazine 3-0
2.Telrose Corp 2-0
3.Thaddeus Young 2-0
4.Team Nate 2-0
5.Jrue Holiday 1-1
6.Da Network 1-1
7.Watch Dog Music 1-1
8.Point 3 Basketball 1-2
9.Old School Cavs 1-2
10. Mustafa Shakur 0-2
11.World at Work 0-2
12.R U Villa 0-3

-Wednesday JULY 13th Games-
7:30PM World at Work-Da Network
8:30PM Team Nate- Watch Dog Music
 

Chosen League Updates

Posted by Jack Whitehead on July 07, 2011

One of the toughest leagues out there is the Philadelphia Chosen League. The action is intense and players go to make a name for themselves.

(pictured at left is Philadelphia 76er Thaddeus Young watching the action at the Chosen League)

 

In last weeks games:

*Game 1**
Dime Magazine 63
-Ky Howard 20 Pts.
-Markeith Mont 12 Pts.
-Devonte Chance 11 Pts

Mustafa Shakur 62
-Khyree Wooten 21 Pts.
-Jai Williams 10 Pts
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**Game 2**
Thaddeus Young 66
-Jaquan Newton 30 Pts
-Erik Raleigh 16 Pts
-Daiquan Walker 8 Pts(Game Winning 3 Pointer)

R U Villa 64
-Shawn Williams 14 Pts.
-Byron Whiting 13 Pts
-Mark Wilmer 10 Pts

Notes: Chosen League Sponsor Thaddeus Young came thru to support his Team. Chosen League Alumni Dionte Christmas(Overseas Pro & Temple Alumni) Malik Wayns(Villanova) Tony Chenault(Wake Forest)Malik Perry(Ball State) & Will Wise(UMBC) Also attended Games tonight.
**Standings**
1.Team Nate 2-0
2.Telrose Corp 2-0
3.Thaddeus Young 2-0
4.Dime Magazine 2-0
5.Jrue Holiday 1-1
6.Old School Cavs 1-1
7.Da Network 1-1
8.Watch Dog Music 1-1
9. Mustafa Shakur 0-2
10.R U Villa 0-2
11.World at Work 0-2
12.Point 3 0-2

 

Showcase Player Update: Tyree Johnson commits

Posted by Jack Whitehead on June 22, 2011

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For immediate release:
June 06, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

tj
Former Penn Wood star and 2011 Showcase player Tyree Johnson has committed to play for Harcum Junior College. Local sports writer Amos Leak was at our 2011 showcase and commented on Johnson that “He has a sharp eye for the floor. He’s so fast and has the ability to make plays all over the place. He’s a very strong individual that has all the talent in the world to be a D1 player. He was a RBK All American Player.”

Showcase Player Update: Mike Wilson commits

Posted by Jack Whitehead on June 20, 2011

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For immediate release:
June 19, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

wilson Former MLK player Mike Wilson has committed to play for Monroe Community College. Wilson was a star performer at the showcase and impressed the Monroe coaches at the event. We wish him well and look forward to seeing him in action against one of our local Jucos in the upcoming season.

Showcase Player Update: John Johnson commits

Posted by Jack Whitehead on June 14, 2011

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For immediate release:
June 06, 2011, Philadelphia, PA

JJ

Former Furness player and 2011 Showcase player John Johnson has commited to play for Coach Mark Morse at Globe Institute of Technology in NYC next year. Johnson is the third area player to commit to Globe. Johnson took a trip up to Globe with Rasool Hajj and was impressed with what he saw.
Coach Morse stated of Johnson: “Globe has sign another one of Philly’s finest, John Johnson out of Horace Furness H.S. John has tremendous speed and quickness but most importantly he a desire to compete against the best. That’s exactly what we have been looking for. He will be very instrumental to success of our program. Looking forward to this season!!!”