KIYON BOYD COLLEGE OFFER LIST UPDATE - DCPS STUDENT-ATHLETE - ALL-MET ELITE

KIYON BOYD

COLLEGE OFFER LIST
UPDATE
DCIAA-DCPS

STUDENT-ATHLETE 

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H.D. WOODSON HS.

WASHINGTON D.C.

1. Providence
2. Virginia Union
3. Baylor
4. Auburn
5. Louisville
6. Cincinnati
7. Georgetown
8. Penn State
9. Virginia Tech
10. Bowling Green
11. Hofstra
12. James Madison
13. Towson
14. Missouri-Kansas City  
15. VCU
16. Florida
17. Maryland
18. Texas A&M
19. Miami
20. Xavier

MELO EGGLESTON COMMITS TO WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY - ALL-MET ELITE

MELO EGGLESTON

 COMMITS

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CLINTON CHRISTIAN

UPPER MARLBORO MD.

COURTESY

OF

THE WINSTON SALEM JOURNAL

 

Wake Forest made sure Melo Eggleston knew he was still wanted even after Eggleston broke his foot during his junior season at Clinton Christian School in Maryland.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  On Monday, the loyalty of head coach Danny Manning and assistant coach Randolph Childress was rewarded when Eggleston committed to play basketball for the Deacons starting in the 2017-18 season.

“And that really showed me that they really wanted me and they had my best interests at heart. They put in my head that they were there for the long run and I was their guy.’’

Eggleston is a 6-foot-8, 187-pound wing who chose the Deacons over offers from LSU, Georgia, Connecticut, Baylor, Memphis, South Carolina and Florida. He said he has recovered from the injury and is preparing for his AAU basketball season.

 

“It’s all healed,’’ Eggleston said. “I didn’t have any screws put in it or anything like that.’’ Eggleston said he is related by marriage to Charlie Harrison, who played in the same Wake Forest backcourt as Childress in 1992-93 and 1993-94. He said he has known Harrison throughout his childhood, and calls him “Uncle Charlie.’’

 

Harrison, who transferred to Wake Forest from Georgetown, averaged 6.1 points in 1993-93 and 8.7 in 1993-94.

He was childhood friends with Childress, who grew up in nearby Clinton, Md. Since becoming head coach at Wake Forest before the 2014-15 season, Manning has targeted long, athletic players who can apply defensive pressure and run the court on the fast break. Given his size, length and athleticism, Eggleston appears to fit the bill.

 

He’s the first player from the class of 2017 to commit to Wake Forest. Four recruits, 6-0 Brandon Childress of Winston-Salem, 6-6 Richard Washington of Williamsburg, Va., 6-8 Donovan Mitchell of Clovis, Calif., and 6-10 Samuel Japhet-Mathias of London have signed and will arrive at Wake Forest for the 2016-17 season.

 

Eggleston was asked which position he plays.

“Any spot you need me to,’’ Eggleston said. “Last summer, with my AAU team, Team Belief, I played point guard all summer. “Whatever the coach needs me to play, I play. But I would say in college I’ll be more of a shooting guard/small forward.’’

REMEMBER THE NAME - 2020- EARL TIMBERLAKE OF TEAM TAKEOVER - ALL-MET ELITE

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 2020

 EARL TIMBERLAKE 
OF

 TEAM TAKEOVER 

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EARL TIMBERLAKE

TEAM TAKOVER AAU
D.C. MD. VA.

  

Age, Height, Weight?  15, 6'5, 186 lbs.

 

Position? Point-Forward.

 

Middle school name? Clinton Christian.

 

What was the deciding factor for you to remain at Clinton Christian for HS.? Well I learned a lot from the head coach there already, I just wanted to create my own path and I have a great relationship with the current coaches there.

 

How would you describe your game? I would describe my game as a very versatile, tough basketball player that can score but also does the dirty work and can guard the 1-4.

 

What are your spring/summer basketball plans? Workout, play AAU and attend camps such as John Lucas and CP3.

 

What are you going to work on this spring/ summer to prepare you for high school? Definitely getting stronger and working on my jump shot.

 

Who is your biggest basketball inspiration both on the court and off the court? I'll say my mom, her waking up at 5:30 in the morning to go to work and also working two jobs that I would say really pushes me to work harder on the court and off.

 

What is the one thing you need to definitely improve upon before high school? My jump shot.

 

You currently play AAU what is the one thing you like most about AAU and the one thing you would like to change? What I like most about AAU is traveling, meeting new people, bonding with my teammates and coaches. There is nothing I think I would change.

 

Favorite NBA player?  James Harden.

 

Favorite college player? Ben Simmons.

 

Favorite HS. Player? Markelle Fultz.

 

Player you would like to play 1-on-1 in the NBA? James Harden.

 

KIYON BOYD 2015-16 MaxPreps Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team Honorable Mention - ALL-MET ELITE

KIYON BOYD

 2015-16

 MaxPreps

Boys Basketball

Sophomore

 All-American Team

Honorable Mention 

 ALL-MET ELITE

H.D. WOODSON HS.
WASHINGTON D.C.

 

Kiyon Boyd, H.D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.)6-5 | 215 | Guard

Chipped in with over 14 points per game for unbeaten league and city champs.

IMMANUEL QUICKLEY - 2015-16 MaxPreps Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team - ALL-MET ELITE

IMMANUEL QUICKLEY

2015-16 
Boys Basketball

 Sophomore
All-American Second Team

ALL-MET ELITE

 

JOHN CARROLL HS.

BEL AIR MD.

Immanuel Quickley, John Carroll (Bel Air, Md.) 6-3 | 175 | Guard

Baltimore Sun All-Metro POY averaged 17.7 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per outing.

2015-16 ALL-USA Today Virginia Boys Basketball Team - ALL-MET ELITE

2015-16 ALL-USA Today

 Virginia Boys Basketball

Team

ALL-MET ELITE

NATE WATSON
BISHOP O'CONNELL HS.
ARLINGTON VA.

 

USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Virginia Boys Basketball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2015-16 season.

FIRST TEAM
Player of the Year
V.J. King, F, Paul VI Catholic (Fairfax), 6-6/180, Sr.
A two-time gold medalist with Team USA, King was named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year and earned spots in both the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. The Louisville commit averaged 22.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

Javin DeLaurier, F, St. Anne’s-Belfield (Charlottesville), 6-8/215, Sr.
A two-time Virginia Prep League Player of the Year, DeLaurier averaged 21.0 points, 12.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists for the Saints and committed to Duke.

Braxton Key, F, Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson), 6-8/240, Sr.
The Alabama signee was an all-around standout for the Dick’s Sporting Goods National Champions, averaging 13.1 points, 7.9 rebound and 3.9 assists.

Sacha Killeya-Jones, F, Virginia Episcopal (Lynchburg), 6-11/215, Sr.
A McDonald’s All-American and Kentucky recruit, Killeya-Jones averaged 23 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks per game.

Lindell Wigginton, G, Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson), 6-2/180, Jr.
Wigginton was the top scorer for the 45-1 Warriors, averaging 16.4 points while shooting 42 percent behind the 3-point line.

SECOND TEAM
Matt Coleman, G, Oak Hill (Mouth of Wilson), 6-2/160, Jr.

De’Riante Jenkins, F, Hargrave Military (Chatham), 6-6/175, Sr.

Tyler Scanlon, F, Westfield (Chantilly), 6-6/215, Jr.

Nate Watson, F, Bishop O’Connell (Arlington), 6-8/220, Jr.

De’Monte Buckingham, G, Henrico, 6-4/215, Sr.
 

COACH OF THE YEAR
Doug Ewell, Westfield (Chantilly)
 Ewell guided the Bulldogs to the first 6A title in school history, a year after they fell one point short. Westfield (26-3) routed Oscar Smith, 74-56, in the title game—ironically, the same foe the Bulldogs defeated three months earlier in the 6A football final. A half-dozen players did double duty on both squads, as Westfield became only the second school to ever win both football and basketball 6A crowns in the same school year.

2015-16 ALL-USA Today Maryland Boys Basketball Team - ALL-MET ELITE

2015-16 ALL-USA Today

 Maryland Boys Basketball

 Team 

 ALL-MET ELITE

MARKELLE FULTZ
DEMATHA HS.
HYATTSVILLE MD.

 

USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Washington D.C. Boys Basketball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2015-16 season.

FIRST TEAM
Player of the Year
Markelle Fultz, G, DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville), 6-5/180, Sr. An elite prep prospect who is ranked No. 10 in the nation by ESPN, Fultz averaged 19.1 points with 8.8 rebounds per game for DeMatha Catholic, which captured the Maryland Private School League Championship this past season. The Washington signee set a single-season school record with 278 assists during his senior year and was selected for both the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

Naji Marshall, SG, Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt), 6-5/185, Jr.
The sharpshooting junior led Roosevelt to the Class 4A state title, averaging 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists per game.

Michael Speight, G, Wise (Upper Marlboro), 6-3/190, Sr.
With averages of 17.1 points and three rebounds per game, Speight propelled Wise (16-4) to the Class 4A South Region quarterfinals.

Christian Matthews, F, National Christian Academy (Fort Washington), 6-6/190, Sr.
The Georgia Tech signee led National Christian Academy to the Capital Beltway league title while averaging 22 points, six rebounds and three assists during the season.

Isaiah Miles, F, Gwynn Park (Brandywine), 6-3/195, Sr.
The state’s Gatorade Player of the Year averaged 14.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while shooting 65 percent from inside the arc, leading the Yellowjackets (24-3) to the Class 2A semifinals.

SECOND TEAM
D.J. Harvey, G, DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville), 6-6/185, Jr.

Tristan Easton, G, Meade (Fort Meade), 6-3/200, Sr.

Prince Obike, F/G, Bladensburg, 6-2/200, Sr.

Cameron Hayes, F/G, Douglass (Upper Marlboro), 6-5/200, Sr.

Shawn Moss, G, Oxon Hill, 5-10/170, Sr.

 

COACH OF THE YEAR
Brendan O’Connell, Eleanor Roosevelt (Greenbelt)
O’Connell steered the Raiders to their second Class 4A state title in the last four years, cementing the championship with a resounding 72-39 win over defending champion Meade in the state final.

2015-16 ALL-USA Today D.C. Boys Basketball Team - ALL-MET ELITE

2015-16 ALL-USA 

 D.C. Boys Basketball

Team 

 ALL-MET ELITE

CHRIS LYKES
GONZAGA HS.
WASHINGTON D.C.

 

USA TODAY High School Sports is proud to announce the American Family Insurance ALL-USA Washington D.C. Boys Basketball Team. Players were selected based on their athletic achievements from the 2015-16 season.

 

FIRST TEAM
Player of the Year
Antwan Walker, F, H.D. Woodson, 6-7/215, Sr.
Walker (15 points per game) was the catalyst for an H.D. Woodson team (33-0) that ran the table to an undefeated season and a DCSAA championship, scoring a game-high 19 points in the title-clincher.

Alani Moore, PG, Friendship Collegiate, 5-10/155, Sr.
A Temple signee, Moore averaged 20.5 points per game for Friendship Collegiate, en route to a berth in the DCSAA championship game.

Anthony Cowan, G, St. John’s, 5-11/165, Sr.
Cowan, who will play at Maryland next season, averaged 20 points per game for the WCAC champion Cadets (30-5).

Chris Lykes, PG, Gonzaga College High, 5-8/155, Jr.
The district’s Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year, Lykes averaged 22.2 points, 4.2 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game while leading Gonzaga (24-10) to the DCSAA semifinals.

Luke Garza, C, Maret School, 6-10/250, Jr.
Garza led Maret to the DCSAA quarterfinals, averaging 25.1 points and 12.5 rebounds per contest. 

SECOND TEAM
Jeff Dowtin, PG, St. John’s, 6-3/165, Sr.

Prentiss Hubb, G, Gonzaga, 6-3/165, So.

Rinardo Perry, G, McKinley Tech, 6-3/165, Sr.

Alvin Cox, F, Anacostia, 6-3/170, Jr.

Tyrell Hamilton, F, Dunbar, 6-3/175, Sr.

COACH OF THE YEAR
Trey Mines, H.D. Woodson
Led by Mines, H.D. Woodson secured its place as one of the finest teams in Washington, D.C. history as it steamrolled its way to a perfect 33-0 record and the District of Columbia State Athletic Association championship. The Warriors became the first public school in D.C. to complete an undefeated season since 1985.

REMEMBER THE NAME - 2020- TERRANCE WILLIAMS of TEAM TAKEOVER - ALL-MET ELITE

REMEMBER THE NAME 

2020

 TERRANCE WILLIAMS

 of

TEAM TAKEOVER 

EXCLUSIVE TWITTER

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TERRANCE WILLIAMS
TEAM TAKEOVER AAU
D.C. MD. VA.

 

Age, height, weight? - Age -15, height - 6'5, weight - 185.

You have been the highest nationally ranked middle school prospect in the DC area for several years, next school year in high school you will be starting a new chapter what is your mindset as you take on this new challenge? - I'm excited for this new chapter. High school represents a new chapter and a new challenge. My middle school days are officially coming to an end.  I'm ready though. High school will be more intense, which I like, because it forces me to work harder. Being a part of the WCAC, the toughest league in country, will challenge me in new ways and prepare me for the next level, which is college. 
 
What did you like most about Gonzaga HS. that made you decide it was the best high school for you both academically and athletically? - Gonzaga represented the best of both worlds. I knew that it would give me the challenge academically through higher level courses. Athletically, it represents a chance for me to play under a great coach and in a system that complements my skills. 

What are you doing to prepare yourself for the next level this summer? - This summer I will be playing summer league with Gonzaga. On my off time I will be working with my AAU program, Team Takeover and continue training, many times twice a day, to improve my speed and agility and also my ball handling and jump shot. I will also be taking some courses at Gonzaga to prepare me for high school. 

You have played on the AAU circuit for sometime - what do you like most about playing AAU and if you could change one thing what would it be? - Yes. I've been playing AAU since I was 8. The things that I like most about playing AAU are the competition and the chance to meet and play with players from across the country. AAU also gives me a chance to showcase my ability and skill. If I could change one thing, I would have all of the shoe companies (Nike, Adidas, and UA) come together for one major event to include the top 10 teams from each brand. 

What are your summer plans who are you playing for and what age groups, are you attending any camps or combines? - My summer plans are to stay in the gym and weight room during the week. I will be practicing with my AAU program and traveling with them. I will be also be preparing for the summer league with Gonzaga. I will be playing 15u and 14u most of the summer. In addition to the UA Combine, I'll be participating in the John Lucas camp in Texas and CP3 camp in North Carolina.

You are attending the UA combine in DC there will be a lot of talent in the building how do you plan to separate yourself from the other players at the combine? -  I plan to my separate myself during these events by being an all around player, playing hard on both ends, being coachable, and using my IQ to control the game. 

If you could play one person 1-on-1 from any level NBA, college, or HS who would it be? - I would want to play Kris Jenkins of Villanova. I appreciate that he graduated from Gonzaga and a lot of people say that I play like him because our games and speed are similar. We also play the same position.

Who is your favorite NBA player and college player? - My favorite NBA player is Kevin Durant. I've always been a KD fan since I was little and he's from the DMV area. My favorite college player is Buddy Hield because he gets straight buckets and he led his Oklahoma team to the Final 4. 

 Who is your biggest inspiration both on the court and also off the court? - On the court my inspiration is Draymond Green because he does it all on the court, from rebounding to playing defense to scoring. Off the court my inspiration is my family circle because they work hard at what they do and push me to be better.

THE 43rd ANNUAL CAPITAL CLASSIC - DISTRICT ALL-STARS - ALL-MET ELITE

THE 43rd ANNUAL

CAPITAL CLASSIC 

 DISTRICT ALL-STARS 

 ALL-MET ELITE

JAMARKO PICKETT
EASTERN HS.
WASHINGTON D.C.

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The Nation's Most Legendary High School All-Star Game

U.S. All Stars vs. Capital All-Stars 

April 28, 2016  / 43rd Annual

Catholic University, DuFour Center

Suburban vs. District 6:00 pm

U.S. All Stars vs. Capital All Stars 8:00 pm

 

Nate Darling, 6'3" / 170, DeMatha (UAB)

 

Kierell Green, 6'8" / 165, IDEA, (Undecided)

 

Kavon Montgomery, 6'5" / 180, HD Woodson (Undecided)

 

Amanze Njoku-ibe, 6'8" /210, Riverdale Baptist (Undecided)

 

Rinardo Perry, 6'4"/ 170, McKinley Tech (University of Massachusetts Lowell)

 

Jamarko Pickett, 6'8" / 165, Eastern (Undecided)

 

Nick Reed, 6'1"/ 175, Episcopal (University of Rochester) All Met 3rd Team

 

Grant Robinson,6'2" /170, Potomac School (Undecided)

 

Darryl Smith, 6'2" / 160, Capitol Christian (Undecided)

 

Nigel Stewart, 6'5" / 185, Gonzaga (Navy)

 

Kylia Sykes, 6'4" / 185, St. Johns (UNC Greensboro)

 

George Walker, 6'4" / 215, St. Albans (Claremont McKenna)

THE 43rd ANNUAL CAPITAL CLASSIC - SUBURBAN ALL-STARS - ALL-MET ELITE

THE 43rd ANNUAL

 CAPITAL CLASSIC 

 SUBURBAN ALL-STARS

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SHAQ DIBOTI-LOBE

WALT WHITMAN HS.

BETHESDA MD.

 

The Nation's Most Legendary High School All-Star Game

U.S. All Stars vs. Capital All-Stars 

April 28, 2016  / 43rd Annual

Catholic University, DuFour Center

Suburban vs. District 6:00 pm

U.S. All Stars vs. Capital All Stars 8:00 pm

 

James Butler, 6'7" / 215, Lake Braddock (Navy) Virginia 6A North POY

 

Tyjhai Byers,  6'9" / 195, BCC, (Morgan State)

 

Kyle Copeland, 6'4" / 175, Tuscarora (Phillips Exteter Academy)

 

Shaq Diboti-Lobe, 6'4" / 220, Whitman (Undecided) All Met 3rd Team

 

Lewis Djokam,  6'8" / 240, W. Springfield (Undecided)

 

Tristan Easton, 6'3 / 205, Meade (Undecided) All Met 2nd Team

 

Blake Francis, 6'1" / 180, Westfield (Undecided) All Met 4th Team

 

Cameron Hayes, 6'5" / 220, Douglass (Cameron University) All Met 3rd Team

 

Isaiah Miles, 6'5" / 190, Gwynn Park (Undecided) 

 

Prince Obike, 6'2" / 190, Bladensburg (Undecided )

 

Keaton Simmons, 6'1" 185, Stonewall Jackson (Undecided)

 

Ben Wiebusch, 6'0" / 165, Rockville (Undecided)

THE 43rd ANNUAL CAPITAL CLASSIC - CAPITAL ALL-STARS ROSTER - ALL-MET ELITE

THE 43rd ANNUAL

CAPITAL CLASSIC 

 CAPITAL ALL-STARS ROSTER 

 ALL-MET ELITE

 

ANTHONY COWAN

ST. JOHNS HS.

WASHINGTON D.C.

The Nation's Most Legendary High School All-Star Game.

U.S. All Stars vs. Capital All-Stars 

April 28, 2016  / 43rd Annual

Catholic University, DuFour Center

Suburban vs. District 6:00pm

U.S. All Stars vs. Capital All Stars 8:00pm

 

Anthony Cowan, 6'1" / 170, St. Johns (Maryland) All Met POY, 2X All Met

Jeff Dowtin, 6'3" / 165, St. Johns (Rhode Island) All Met 2nd Team

Mohammed Kabir, 6'5" / 210, National Christian Academy (Undecided) All Met 2nd Team
 

Andrew Kostecka, 6'4" / 185, Clarksburg (Loyola MD)

 

Corey Manigualt, 6'9" / 240, Paul VI (Pittsburgh)

 

Naji Marshall, 6'6" / 195, Eleanor Roosevelt (Undecided) All Met 1st Team

 

Christian Matthews, 6'6"/ 210, National Christian (Georgia Tech) All Met 1st Team

 

Alani Moore, 5'10" / 160, Friendship Collegiate (Temple) All Met 1st Team, 2x All Met

 

Tyler Scanlon, 6'7" / 215, Westfield (Boston University) All Met 1st Team, Virgina 6A POY

 

LeAndre Thomas, 6'9" / 236, Friendship Collegiate (Undecided)

 

Antwan Walker, 6'7"/ 215, H.D. Woodson (Undecided) All Met 1st Team, 2x DCIAA POY

 

Jamal Wright, 5'11"/ 170, Riverdale Baptist (High Point) All Met 3rd Team

HIGHER LEVEL PREMIER AAU - 17U HEAD COACH - DENNIS MARSHALL - EXCLUSIVE TWITER INTERVIEW - ALL-MET ELITE

HIGHER LEVEL PREMIER AAU

 17U HEAD COACH
DENNIS MARSHALL 

 EXCLUSIVE 

TWITER INTERVIEW 

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DENNIS MARSHALL
17U HEAD COACH
HIGHER LEVEL PREMIER AAU
NORTHERN VA.

 

Dennis Marshall - Head Coach

Higher Level Premier 17U based out of Northern Virginia

What is your AAU coaching philosophy, what do you want your kids to learn from you and what is your ultimate goal for kids who play for you?

My philosophy is I work for the player and the parent. My job is to play kids in the projected college positions, expose their strengths, and teach them the sacrifices and demeanor needed to play at the collegiate level. I want them to understand I have knowledge they can take that not many other coaches have. I’ve seen what not many other coaches have seen. My ultimate goal is to help young men use a game to get free or partially free education. They can use basketball to travel or as an avenue to a career in the basketball arena.

What tournaments do you have coming up?

We are going to Spooky Nook and Pitt Jamfest in April. Loaded Big Shots, Southern Jamfest, and Takeover memorial Day Classic in May. CP3 Live, Live in the AC and a couple others in July.

What are your favorite things about AAU basketball, what things do you dislike the most? 

Not a huge AAU basketball fan. But the one thing I like is to coach other kids you don’t know and it’s a platform to see talented players you’ve never seen. What I don’t like is how kids are used, lied to, and put through the gauntlet for long periods of times. Too many meaningless games and not enough emphasis on “good” basketball.

What does your ideal player look and act like?

My ideal player is simple. A coachable kid that wants to learn, gives their all, and takes the opportunity serious.

What do you think about reclassifying middle school kids for sports purposes only?

I don’t think reclassing for sports is a bad idea. You got gymnast, tennis players, and other kids who leave home and are tutored to become Olympians and pros. My son is a pro because of my decision to reclass him in 8^th grade. Without a reclass, he never ends up at UNC.

What do you think about kids transferring schools for sports purposes?

Transferring is a different story. Rarely do you see a kid transfer and his situation or interest improves. But I always say, It’s more important for a kid to be happy and enjoy what they are doing. If transferring helps that, then so be it. The problem is many parents aren’t realistic about their kids or don’t do their due diligence. That’s where problems arise.

What are your spring and summer predictions for your team?

I think we will have a solid productive spring\summer. We have a very good team. Not an elite team, but skilled and competitive. Our pg play will be very key. With our tournament schedule, I hope to win 2 games at least per tournament. If you do that, you probably beat someone good and lost to someone whose pretty good.

What best describes your coaching style and the style you expect your team to play?

My coaching style is pretty simple. We get up and down, but under control. We run good stuff to get guys easy shots and opens the floor for them to showcase their skills. BUT…we will defend, share the ball, and learn the game at a high level. I let my guys play, but hold them accountable. I treat my team like a college team. I expect 100% accountability at practice. We only go 2 times a week. My rule…you miss a practice, you miss a game.

Who are some notable players on your team and what college interest do they currently have?

Don’t know the notables yet, haven’t seen them enough to form an accurate opinion. I think we have 3-6 guys who can play D1 ball at someone’s university. We’ll see.

KRIS JENKINS AND JOSH HART OF VILLANOVA WILL TEST NBA DRAFT PROCESS - ALL-MET ELITE

KRIS JENKINS AND JOSH HART

 OF

 VILLANOVA

 WILL TEST

NBA DRAFT PROCESS

ALL-MET ELITE

 

GONZAGA HS.

SIDWELL FRIENDS HS.

WASHINGTON D.C.

 

Jenkins and Hart both made the decision after consulting with Villanova coach Jay Wright.

“The way it’s set up now, when you say you’re going through the process, if they don’t invite you to the camp, then you know [you won’t be drafted],” Wright said.

“I told them to do it. If they pick you, they’re telling you you’ve got a shot. Then you go to the camp, they’ll tell you after the camp where you fit. It’s really beneficial to the players now.”

A group of NBA scouts and coaches evaluates the underclassmen and will let each know where — or if — they’ll be drafted.

 

Only first-round picks get guaranteed money, and most — but not all — college underclassmen who are told they likely won’t be first-round picks return to school.

“Definitely going to go through the whole process,” Hart said Wednesday, two days after Villanova beat North Carolina to win the national title.

“The way the rule is now? If this was last year, I wouldn’t even be thinking about the NBA. But now, how it is? I’m definitely going to go through the whole process and see how that goes.”

Hart, a 6-foot-5 swingman, averaged 15.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, shot 51 percent from the field and is considered one of the best on-the-ball defenders in Division I..

“The experience is going to be great, just to see how that whole side is,” Hart said. “If I’m fortunate enough to be invited to the combine, playing against the 60 best guys in the country, it’s definitely going to be a great experience.

“Get a taste of how business is handled there. So I think it’s a win-win.”

“I haven’t really thought about it at all,” he said. “I was just so focused on the next game and finishing out the season strong. I think winning always helps.

“But I really didn’t pay too much attention to it. Just focused on getting better and helping the team get better and seeing how far we were going to go.”

Hart said he would “definitely” return to Villanova if he’s told he won’t be a first-round pick.

“There are different situations for different guys,” he said. “There’s a whole process of coming to a decision. You’ve got to think of your family situation, you’ve got to think of so many different things.

“Luckily for me, I have a fine family situation, I’m not in need of money or anything like that. So I’ll just see where that goes. I’m definitely going to lean on my family and definitely lean on Coach Wright and just get feedback and make my decision.”

Jenkins, whose game-winning buzzer-beater against North Carolina made him a folk hero in Philadelphia, averaged 13.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game this year.

A 6-foot-6 swingman, Jenkins made more threes than anybody in the country since Feb. 17.

Hart and Jenkins were both first-year starters this year. If both return to the Main Line, Villanova will be among the favorites to win the 2017 national championship.

“I’ll go through the process and see how it goes and get feedback,” Jenkins said.

“If I hear good things, then we’ll go from there, but if it’s not what I want to hear, then I have another year left of college, and there’s nothing wrong with that.”