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

The first Senior Sleeper Showcase was held on Sunday, October 4th with a strong showing from some of the areas best seniors that are under the radar. Team Blue won with a strong second half beating Team Red by a score of 100 to 85. Leading the way for Team Blue were Jamal Jones 22, Jay Harris 21, Jahlil Williams 14 and Harold Gordon 13.

Pacing Team Red were Will Adams 17, Kyle Baldwin 11 and Carrington Ward 10.

Check back later in the week for highlights, rosters and more info on this exciting event.

Coaches:

Download the video for this event and start your recruiting now!! Video can be downloaded by right clicking on the file and saving to your hard drive from

http://runhouse.net/videos/2009/senior/

(the small file can be played without downloading but the quality isn’t as good)

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For more info on players from this showcase or upcoming events contact
Jack Whitehead, jwhitehead@runhouse.com

Much thanks to our friends at RetroAction Sports for their support.
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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

Coach Brian Carrol, Head Coach of Basket Esch in Luxembourg takes time out from his schedule to respond to questions asked by our readers.

1) From Anthony Mayo, 6′ 8″ Senior High School Forward, Roman Catholic HS, Philadelphia, PA
Coach,
What type of player do coaches look for in Europe when the recruit in the USA?

Coach Carroll:
It all depends on the level of competition and the team needs. If you are playing in one of the better leagues in Europe a coach would look for a player who could get his own shot, create shot opportunities for his teammates, and defend some of the better players that they faced. In some of the lesser countries the scoring burden often falls primarily on the American import player - and the American is often judged on how many points that he scored in comparison to the American he faced. But at the end of the day Americans must continue to help (or be the primary reason why) their team win games or they will find themselves out of work — no matter how productive they are.

2) From Brad Wannamaer, 6′ 4″ Guard, University of Pittsburgh

Coach,

As a combo guard I would like to know what would be my role on a team in Europe? Would the team want a player such as myself to be a scorer or playmaker?

Coach Carroll:
Again it all depends on the team needs. If you are playing in one of the top leagues you wouldn’t be asked as a primary ball handler to lead your team in scoring. You would have wing players and post players that were talented enough to create their own scoring opportunities. If you were in one of the lesser leagues you would be asked to be more of a scorer because your teammates wouldn’t necessarily be talented enough to create scoring opportunities for themselves on their own. You would just have to gauge the level of talent on your team to see how much of the scoring burden should fall on your shoulders.

3) From Will Logan, Graduate Assistant at Missouri Baptist and former International Recruiter at Runhouse.com

How do you feel about guys leaving high school to play overseas to prepare for the NBA?

Coach Carroll:
I’m not necessarily a big fan of rising high school seniors leaving high school early to play in Europe. The reason that I feel this way is because it is not only important to receive your high school diploma before pursuing a professional career but it is also extremely difficult for any high school player to go into the top leagues in Europe and consistently out play men with years of international experience. I do feel, however, if a high school graduate is afforded the opportunity to make a considerable amount of money playing professional basketball in Europe — as opposed to going to a university where they would play against inferior competition and would be subject to all of the rules of the NCAA and the university — that I would support whatever decision that individual felt would best prepare them to play at basketball’s highest level.

If European players are able to earn a living playing basketball as teenagers I do not believe that people should look down upon Americans who choose to do the same thing. The purpose of going to a four year university for student athletes should be to get a degree - not to play a particular sport well enough to ensure that the head coach gets a contract extension or a better job opportunity. Leaving college early — regardless of when the student leaves — significantly reduces the odds of that individual ever earning a degree. If a student athlete has no desire to earn a degree from a university he/she should be able to earn a living without feeling compelled to do the bare minimum to remain eligible for competition.

4) From Jack Whitehead, Runhouse.com
Miles Davis or Dizzy Gillespie

Coach Carroll:
Captain Jack
Miles — but you really need to get a Gregg Karukas album. He may be the best in the business right now.

Jack Whitehead
Brian,
Thanks for the really insightful answers. Look forward to catching up with you when you get back to the states. I am going to legally download some Karukas tunes now. I am a more into Dizzy than Miles but we can’t agree on everything.

Coaches,
Don’t miss out on the exciting opportunity to recruit players from West Africa. Our Gold Coast Report is loaded with can’t miss players. If your looking for that athletic 6′ 6″ wing or a true 6′ 9″ post then look no further.

With over 30 top players from Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia you are bound to find your  players easily and effectively. Reduce your recruiting costs and travel times by reviewing our prospects and watching online game /workout videos.

Our next players to place are a sharpshooting 6′ 6″ guard and a 6′ 9″ mobile post.

Special price: 1 year subscriptions available with quarterly updates included at very good prices.

Newsflash!!! Players from the Mali are going to be included in fortcoming updates.

For details contact:
Jack Whitehead
jwhitehead@runhouse.com
215.432.4443

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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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

 Runhouse announces the signing of it’s latest recruit from the Runhouse-Hoops Gold Coast Project.

Christopher Angsomwine, 6′ 9″ forward, has committed to play for Harcum College beginning in the Fall 2008 semester. Angsomwine is the 3rd player to sign up for the project joining fellow Ghanians
Daniel Armah, 6′ 6″ Casper College and Atsu Atakpa 6′ 8″ Casper College.
The Runhouse-Hoops team has two more commitments forthcoming for 2009 and 5 other players in camp now that we are working with to place for 2009.