Nike Drops The KD7 Elite Collection - ALL-MET ELITE

Nike Drops

The

KD7 Elite Collection 

 ALL-MET ELITE

 

MONTROSE CHRISTIAN HS.

ROCKVILLE MD.

 

It’s been a tough year for Kevin Durant. The 2014 MVP is out for the season after having surgery for his right foot again in March. He only played in 27 games this year, and the Thunder did not make the playoffs. But while KD will be watching the playoffs from home, the Nike KD7 Elite will make a run all the way to the NBA Finals.

Nike is set to release the first of three KD7 Elite’s just in time for round one, and they’ll subsequently release a new version for each of the next two rounds of the playoffs.
First up is the KD7 Elite “Team” which dropped this past Friday. Featuring a blue graphite (a mix of blue and green) colorway, the KD7 is designed for players who require a lightweight shoe with breathability and a low top build. The shoe also has accents of orange and neon green throughout the Swoosh, Flywire and back.

It sits on a grey midsole with clear Zoom bubble on the heel, which offers added support. Expect to see plenty of this KD7 throughout the first round, as it has proved to be a really popular model for players on the Thunder and around the league. It’s also available to those of us not playing in the first round of the NBA playoffs beginning Friday here.

Once the first round wraps up the releases will keep coming. The KD7 Elite “Elevate” collection drops on May 15^th. Shown above, this shoe features blue throughout, with another translucent Zoom bubble on the back.

The last in the three-shoe series, the KD7 Elite “Rose Gold” will be released on June 5^th, just in time for the 2015 NBA Finals. Just like all of the other Elite Series shoes released in June, this one takes inspiration from the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

It features gold accents and a gold swoosh, and is likely to be worn prominently in the NBA Finals. Even though Kevin Durant himself won’t be making a title run this year, the KD7 Elite collection will be going all the way through the playoffs.

NIGEL JOHNSON TRANSFERS TO RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - ALL-MET ELITE

NIGEL JOHNSON

 TRANSFERS

TO

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 

 ALL-MET ELITE

 

RIVERDALE BAPTIST HS.

UPPER MARLBORO MD.

 

 

Nigel Johnson, a 6-1 sophomore guard who averaged 5.2 points for Kansas State this past season, is transferring to Rutgers, according to a person familiar with the commitment Tuesday.

 

Johnson has ties to Eddie Jordan, having played for the Rutgers basketball coach with D.C. Assault when Jordan piloted the Washington-area AAU program four years ago.

2015 Mary Kline Classic Underclassmen Roster - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

 Mary Kline Classic

 Underclassmen Roster 

ALL-MET ELITE 

MATT COLEMAN 

MAURY HS.

NORFOLK VA.

Curtis Jones Guard 2016 6'4" Huntington Prep (WV)

Matt Coleman Point Guard 2017 6'0" Maury (VA)

Markelle Fultz Shooting Guard 2016 6'5" DeMatha Catholic (MD)

DJ Harvey Small Forward 2017 6'6" DeMatha Catholic (DC)

Chris Lykes Point Guard 2017 5'7" Gonzaga (DC)

The Mary Kline Classic is a charity high school basketball all-star event put on in honor of the late Mary Kline, as well as anyone else who has lost their life to, or is currently battling, any form of cancer.


The 5th anniversary of the Mary Kline Classic All-Star Event benefitting cancer research will be held on Saturday, May 30th at West Orange High School in New Jersey beginning at 6PM.

The All-Star event features an underclassmen game (top sophomores & juniors), senior game, three-point shootout and slam dunk contest.

2015 Mary Kline Classic Senior Roster - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

 Mary Kline Classic

 Senior Roster 

 ALL-MET ELITE 

CHRIS CLARKE

CAPE HENRY COLLEGIATE 

VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA

Justin Jenifer Point Guard 2015 5'9" Milford Mill (MD)

Chris Clarke Small Forward 2015 6'6" Cape Henry Collegiate (VA)

The Mary Kline Classic is a charity high school basketball all-star event put on in honor of the late Mary Kline, as well as anyone else who has lost their life to, or is currently battling, any form of cancer.


The 5th anniversary of the Mary Kline Classic All-Star Event benefitting cancer research will be held on Saturday, May 30th at West Orange High School in New Jersey beginning at 6PM.

The All-Star event features an underclassmen 
game (top sophomores & juniors), senior game
three-point shootout and slam dunk contest.

FRANK HOWARD WILL PLAY IN JORDAN BRAND REGIONAL GAME TONIGHT - ALL-MET ELITE

FRANK HOWARD 

WILL PLAY

 IN 

JORDAN BRAND REGIONAL GAME 

TONIGHT 

 ALL-MET ELITE 

PAUL VI. HS.

FAIRFAX VA.

Frank Howard will play in the Jordan Brand regional game, which begins at 5:30 p.m. ET. The regional game will not be nationally televised.

2015 WASHINGTON POST BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-MET FOURTH TEAM - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

WASHINGTON POST

BOYS BASKETBALL

ALL-MET FOURTH TEAM

ALL-MET ELITE

JAMIR MOULTRIE
MCNAMARA HS.
FORESTVILLE MD.

G Keijon Honore		Potomac (Va.)		Sr.
G Jason Jolly		Stone Bridge		Sr.
G Jamir Moultrie		McNamara		So.
F Omar Alston		Westlake		Sr.
F Antwan Walker		H.D. Woodson		Jr.

2015 WASHINGTON POST BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-MET THIRD TEAM - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

WASHINGTON POST

BOYS BASKETBALL

 ALL-MET THIRD TEAM

ALL-MET ELITE

 

CHRIS LYKES

GONZAGA HS.

WASHINGTON D.C.

 

G Tristan Easton		Meade		Jr.
G Chris Lykes		Gonzaga		So.
G/F D.J. Harvey		DeMatha		So.
F Will Robinson Jr.		Oakland Mills		Sr.
F Tyler Scanlon		Westfield		Jr.

2015 WASHINGTON POST BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-MET SECOND TEAM - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

WASHINGTON POST

BOYS BASKETBALL

 ALL-MET SECOND TEAM 

 ALL-MET ELITE

 

FRANK HOWARD

PAUL VI. HS.

FAIRFAX VA.

G Randall Broddie		Potomac (Md.)		Sr.
G Frank Howard		Paul VI		Sr.
F Luka Garza		Maret		So.
F Sam Miller		Gonzaga		Sr.
F Dominique Tham		Wakefield		Sr.

2015 WASHINGTON POST BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-MET FIRST TEAM - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

WASHINGTON POST

BOYS BASKETBALL

 ALL-MET FIRST TEAM 

 ALL-MET ELITE

 

ANTHONY COWAN

ST. JOHNS HS.

WASHINGTON D.C.

 

 Eric Bowles Jr. W.T. Woodson / Sr. Two-time Virginia 6A North region player of the year led the Cavaliers to a third straight state semifinal. Will play at Central Connecticut State.

 

Anthony Cowan Jr. St. John's / Jr.Maryland commit took the reins in his first year as a starter for the Cadets, scoring 20 points per game to lead them to the DCSAA championship.

 

Bryant Crawford Gonzaga / Sr.The playmaking Wake Forest recruit capped his high school career by winning D.C. Gatorade player of the year and lifting the Eagles to the WCAC crown.

 

Kevin Dorsey Jr. Clinton Christian / Sr. Capital Beltway player of the year elevated his offensive prowess to average 22.6 points and lead the Eagles to the league title. Committed to Minnesota.

 

Markelle Fultz DeMatha / Jr. In first varsity season, he averaged 16.5 points, won WCAC player of the year, and led the top-ranked Stags to Alhambra and Maryland Private Schools titles.

 

V.J. King Paul VI / Jr. Highly touted Ohio transfer made smooth transition to WCAC play, scoring a team-high 18.5 points per game. Boasts offers from Kentucky and Wisconsin.

 

Christian Matthews National Christian / Jr. Sharpshooter filled it up from the outside and attacked the rim to average 22.4 points per game and lead the Eagles to the Capital Beltway title game.

 

Alani Moore II Montrose Christian / Jr. With an improved jumper and quick first step, talented floor general showcased scoring (17.4 points) and playmaking ability in his first season with Mustangs.

 

Charlie Thomas IV River Hill / Sr.Wisconsin recruit averaged 23 points and posted 10 25-point games, including a school-record 46, while leading the Hawks to the Maryland 3A East region final.

2015 WASHINGTON POST BOYS BASKETBALL - ALL-MET PLAYER OF THE YEAR ABUDULAI BUNDU - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

WASHINGTON POST

BOYS BASKETBALL 

 ALL-MET

 PLAYER OF THE YEAR

 ABUDULAI BUNDU 

 ALL-MET ELITE

 

ABUDLAI BUNDU

LARGO HS.

LARGO MD.

 

 

The Washington area’s leading scorer had gaudy numbers while patrolling the paint for the Lions this season. Though he’s generously listed at 6 feet 8 and faced constant double-teams on the block, Bundu was a ferocious dunker who scored more than 28 points per game and averaged a double-double. The Quinnipiac signee had an area-best 54 points in a Dec. 29 game at the Junior Orange Bowl in Florida and also put together a 47-point performance against Prince George’s County rival Douglass. He finished with fewer than 20 points in just three games this season as Largo went 20-5.          

2015 ADIDAS GAUNTLET - ALL-MET ELITE

2015 

ADIDAS GAUNTLET 

 ALL-MET ELITE 

Where: Dallas

When: April 10-12

Reporting Staff: Evan Daniels, Josh Gershon

Top Teams: Team Loaded, Atlanta Celtics, Dream Vision, Eric Gordon Central, Compton Magic, Game Elite, NY Rens, Upward Stars, Team Wall, Texas PRO, NO Elite, NE Playaz, Michigan Mustangs, Utah Prospects + many more

Top Players: Dennis Smith (pictured above), Edrice Adebayo, Josh Langford, Kobi Simmons, Kyle Guy, Mustapha Heron, Vance Jackson, Payton Pritchard, T.J. Leaf, Mario Kegler, Quentin Goodin, Aric Holman, Eli Wright, Rawle Alkins, Jaylen Hands, Zach Collins, Eron Gordon, Ike Anigbogu.

On The Marquee: The Adidas circuit is loaded this year and this weekend will be a great opportunity to see many of the country's top prospects. It will be our first time seeing Josh Langford in a while, so he'll be an important eval. Additionally, there will be plenty of the nation's other best talents, from Dennis Smith to Kobi Simmons to Mustapha Heron and many others. At every hour, there will be multiple high level players in action.

2015 NIKE EYBL - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

 NIKE EYBL 

 ALL-MET ELITE

 NIKE EYBL

MATT COLEMAN 

MAURY HS.

NORFOLK VA.

Where: Hampton, Va.

When: April 10-12

Top Teams: St. Louis Eagles, CP3, Georgia Stars, Team Takeover, E1T1, South Beach All-Stars, California Supreme, Las Vegas Prospects, Mo-Kan Elite, Boo Williams Summer League, Oakland Soldiers.

Top Players: Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum, Malik Monk, Tyus Battle, V.J. King, Udoka Azubuike, Tony Bradley, De’Aaron Fox, Mamadi Diakite, Alterique Gilbert, Bruce Brown, DeJon Jarreau, Rodney Miller, Miles Bridges, Troy Brown, Michael Porter, Zach Brown, Wendell Carter, Jeremiah Tilmon, D.J. Harvey, Matt Coleman.

On The Marquee: Three top-five rising seniors at the same event? Yes, you can bet that Giles, Tatum and Monk will command significant attention. Giles and Tatum (along with Josh Jackson, who will be in New Orleans) are considered top contenders for the No. 1 spot in the class, and they’ll face formidable opposition during the weekend.

Additionally, Nike appears to be very strong with the Class of 2017 — the top guys mostly will play up with the 17s, rather than with the 16s — and Porter, Troy Brown and Zach Brown all will be primary attractions. Numerous previously unknown high-major talents will emerge as well, and watching them blow up in real time makes for great fun.

2015 UNDER ARMOUR ASSOCIATION - ALL-MET ELITE

2015

 UNDER ARMOUR ASSOCIATION 

 ALL-MET ELITE

MARKELLE FULTZ 

DEMATHA HS.

HYATTSVILLE MD.

Where: New Orleans

When: April 10-12

Top Teams: Atlanta Xpress, DC Premier, Illinois Wolves, Indy Hoosiers, Team Felton, Team Breakdown, Canada Elite, Team Thad, Supreme Court, Carolina Wolves, 1 Nation, We R 1, DC Blue Devils, MWA Elite, KC Run GMC

Top Players: Markelle Fultz, M.J. Walker, Barret Benson, Kris Wilkes, Paul Scruggs, Joey Brunk, Jalek Felton, Dewan Huell, Jaylen Fisher, DeAndre Ayton, Josh Jackson, Sedee Keita, Trevon Duvall, J.J. Caldwell, Terrance Ferguson, Mark Vital.

On The Marquee: The Under Armour Association again features some of the top players in the country, and this year there should be some intriguing matchups and games. One individual matchup that should be fun to watch is DeAndre Ayton going up against super 2016 interior prospect Dewan Huell. Also on night one of the event, five-star wings Josh Jackson and Terrance Ferguson are going to meet up in what should be a special game.

Overall a lot of top prospects will be going at it. The improvement of players like Markelle Fultz and Barret Benson should be fun to see, and then always some sleepers emerge as well.

QUINN COOK and DUKE UNIVERSITY win 2015 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - ALL-MET ELITE

QUINN COOK

 and

 DUKE UNIVERSITY

 win

 2015 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 

 ALL-MET ELITE 

DEMATHA HS.

HYATTSVILLE MD.

His storybook season was preceded by three unsatisfying ones. He was a player defined by what he hadn’t done.

Prior to the start of this tournament, he had never cut a net. He had never been a part of a team that had put a banner of any kind up in Cameron Indoor Stadium. No ACC titles. No Final Four trips. 

Nothing.

His time at Duke had been remembered more for shocking NCAA tournament losses to Lehigh and Mercer than anything else.

Coming into this season, there were questions about how much of a role he’d have.

He lost his starting spot for the final 10 games of his junior season. 

With the arrival of freshman point guard Tyus Jones, there was no guarantee he’d get back into Duke’s first five.

Fast forward to this season and Cook had made himself into the Blue Devils’ sure thing.

After an offseason spent working on his fitness and his outside shot, he became the reliable off guard the Blue Devils needed alongside Jones.

"To be next to coach, he's been like a father to me over these last four years, to have his arm around me and hugging me while we're watching 'One Shining Moment' was probably the best feeling in my life," Cook said. "... I'm just blessed. I'm just blessed that coach thought I was good enough to come to Duke."

2015 CAPITAL CLASSIC ALL-STAR GAME ANNOUNCED - ALL-MET ELITE

2015 

CAPITAL CLASSIC

 ALL-STAR GAME 

 ROSTER ANNOUNCED 

 ALL-MET ELITE 

EDWARD POLITE 

DUVAL HS.

LANHAM MD.

The contest is set to take place 

Friday,

April 24 at Catholic University’s

 DuFour Center.

CAPITAL ALL STARS

G Randall Broddie, Potomac (Md.) (Memphis)

G Bryant Crawford, Gonzaga (Wake Forest)

G Kevin Dorsey, Clinton Christian (Minnesota)

G Justin Robinson, St. James (Virginia Tech)

G/F Edward Polite, DuVal (Radford)

F Abdulai Bundu, Largo (Quinnipiac)

F Marcus Derrickson, Brewster Academy (N.H.) (Georgetown)

F Sylvester Ogbonda, National Christian (Georgia Tech)

F Sam Miller, Gonzaga (Dayton)

F Charlie Thomas IV, River Hill (Wisconsin)

Head Coach: Lawrence Mines, H.D. Woodson

U.S. ALL STARS
G Malik Beasley, St. Francis (Ga.) (Florida State commit)
G Isaiah Briscoe, Roselle Catholic (N.J.) (Kentucky; McDonald’s All American)
G Haanif Cheatham, Pembroke Pines Charter (Fla.) (Marquette)
G PJ Dozier, Jr., Spring Valley (S.C.) (South Carolina; McDonald’s All American)
G Camron Justice, Knott Central (Ky.) (Vanderbilt)
G Ryan McMahon, Cardinal Mooney (Fla.) (Louisville)
G/F Matt Ryan, Iona Prep (N.Y.) (Notre Dame)
F Luke Maye, Hough (N.C.) (North Carolina)
C Jessie Govan, Wings Academy (N.Y.) (Georgetown)

Head Coach: Steve Turner, Gonzaga

MELO TRIMBLE WILL RETURN FOR SOPHOMORE SEASON - ALL-MET ELITE

MELO TRIMBLE

 WILL RETURN 

FOR 

SOPHOMORE SEASON 

 ALL-MET ELITE 

BISHOP O'CONNELL HS.

ARLINGTON VA.

Maryland point guard Melo Trimble will return to Maryland for his sophomore season, Mark Turgeon officially announced on Wednesday.

“We did our due diligence and also had a number of great discussions with Melo and his mom regarding what would be best regarding his future,” said Turgeon in a press release. “He is excited about playing with a great team and is looking forward to his sophomore year at Maryland.”

Trimble led the Terps in scoring, averaging 16.2 points per game and was a first team All-Big Ten selection and a USBWA Freshman All-American. He also averaged a team-best three assists per game.

“I am excited about spending another year with my teammates and building on what we accomplished this year,” Trimble said. “I want to thank Coach Turgeon for helping my mom and I through this process. 

This was the best decision for me. Being a member of the Maryland basketball program has been an unbelievable experience and I can’t wait to be back in front of the best fans in college basketball next season.”