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Watching Games at No Boyz Allowed....
10/9/16 - 08:45 PM

                                  "No Boyz Allowed"

             Tuesday 6:30 Franklin vs The Patrick School 

                           7:30 Rutgers Prep vs Rumson

            Thursday 6:30 Championship Game

                           7:30 Allstar Game

             Miller Center 163 First Street Elizabeth NJ, 07206

No Boyz Allowed has taken on its own reputation as being unpredictable but fun to watch.. The amount of talent that comes through the Miller Center 3 times a week is insane..The other night was very special.

You seen a trio of Mo Campbell('17Pf-Tough,Rebounds,Finishes,Hi BBall IQ), Camille Gray('18Sf- Athletic,makes right play,excellent anticipation,strong finisher) and Diamond Miller take a young Franklin team, (by the way Diamond put on an MVP like peformance w/29pts and 7rbs) vs an excellent and scary Gil St Bernard Team who is star studded w/ guards Nisani Santiago(Pg/Sg) and Syd Caldwell(Sf/Sg). These 3 2019's(Diamond, Caldwell, Santiago) are finalist for N.B A. MVP for 2016. They have the potential to be high level talented players who already have non-stop motors and can excel at the Division 1 Level..Where they play will definitely depend on them.

Then i thought about it, their was other special nights too. Like when Lynette Tait(Manhattan'21Sg/Pg) who guest played along side Q Hoppie(St Johns'21) for TPS and put on a show out there vs another MVP Finalist Hanna Scanlan(Bryant'21Sf) and one my most watchable players Tori Hyduke. TPS/Loughlin scored a big win over Rumson who at that time, Sept 1, was the best team in the league. But like Coach Luck said when asked about Rumson, "you cant say Rumson w/o  "IceWater" Michaela McGarvey(Rum'18Sg-who is as clutch as you can get and has range for days, tough an heady)

Or when Roselle Catholic led by 2 excellent shooters Tyara Mcqueen Victoria Jacobs, both '18s vs Curtis, introducing NJ to Julia Fabozzi(Xavarian'20Sg/Pg-who if she continues to get better, you'll see this kid playing major d1 basketball somewhere of her choice)gave us our first overtime game with a layup at the buzzer..Rayshel Brown(Lasalle'21-who is as strong as any scorer as they come,relentless) kept Curtis in it all the way to the end, but a Taniya Hanner steal(RC'18Pf-who also has the best motor i have seen on a kid in a long time)sealed the deal for RC.

Tuesday night sets up scenarios like: Is Diamond Girl'z depth going to wear down The Callahan'z, or will Scanlan put on an MVP performance like she is capable of and will "IceWater" hit big shots from deep late in the game. Will the Warriors led by Camille, Mo, and Diamond, be enough to beat Q, Powell, and Zaria.Both teams looking for their first N.BA.  Again the talent level and excitement for a Tuesday/Thursday, 6:30-8:30, is worth making the trek to the Miller Center. The concession stand has all you need, including onions... Follow on twitter and face book for all updates and all things "NoBoyzAllowed"

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"NO BOYZ ALLOWED" Getting Stronger Every Year!!!!
9/16/16 - 03:47 PM

One of the best things to happen to NJ High School basketball in a long time is "No Boyz Allowed".. It is rich with talent and one of the most competitive events in the Tri-State Area.. If you are not playing in "No Boyz Allowed" where could you be possibly playing..

"No Boyz Allowed" was started by Charles Hawley, a native of Elizabeth NJ, and alum of St. Patricks High School.. It was started to raise breast cancer awareness and has now become a mainstay in girls basketball from the end of Summer to middle of Fall season.. It has become the epicenter of some of the best girls talent in the coutry.. Players like All American  Myiesha Hines-Allen(Louisville) Zaire(Georgia Tech) Taylor Brown(Seton Hall) Doniyah Cliney(South Carolina) Zakiya Beckles(Illinois State) Sam Kramer(Sacred Heart) Kayla Diaz(NJIT) and a slew of others with more to come..

The competition in 2016 is fast and furious with top ten Jersey teams like Rutgers Prep, Gil St Bernard, Immaculate Conception Lodi, Rumson, SJV, as well as NYC teams like Curtis, and powerhouse Bishop Loughlin.. The games are scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday with the bulk of the games on Saturday.. The coverage is done via twitter @NoBoyzAllowed @scgirlshoops @ReggieMalz as well as @neb_media you can also look up Prowns1@wordpress.com for more coverage..

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The Larry Brown of Girls Travel Ball!!!!!
9/4/16 - 03:05 PM

Like the high number of transfers in girls college basketball, as well as the number of coaches who switch universities yearly, its almost the same as girls travel basketball.. Coaches and kids move around for a ton of reasons, some good some bad depending on whos commenting.. Coach Luck is one of those people.. in the last 8years he has been with 4 of the major AAU programs in NY with each stop bringing stellar results.. Westchester Hoopers(Saniya Chong-Uconn Maia Hood-Lafayette), Exodus (Destini Feagan-FIU, Monasia Bolduc-Temple), New Heights(11Division 1 players in 1 year including an McDonalds All American and Ivy League athlete Kiah Gillespie Maryland-McDonalds All American,Tamara Simpson Yale), and Castle Athletics (Zakiya Beckels-Illinois State and Liz Garcia Hartford University) Now he is off for another venture this time with a bit of a twist..

He will be coaching with the Legendary Coach Hammer from Childrens Aid Society which the top team will be sponsored by NEB Basketball hence the name CAS Panthers/NY Flight. This venture will try to produce the same success that he has produce with numerous organizations.. The goal is to bring another opportunity to the Tri-State Area and continue to get scholarships for young ladies that want to play basketball at the next level.. 

CAS Panthers has a history of having and finding high level playes such as Shannon Bobbitt, Eppiphany Prince, Bria Hartley, Tina Charles, and more.. Coach Hammer is a legend among AAU girls basketball and has helped many students acheive their dreams over the pass 30 years... 

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Castle Is Set for Year 2!!!!
5/20/16 - 07:42 PM

With the viewing period approaching real soon things in NY are shaping up to be real interesting.. Both TriState EYBL teams, NJ Sparks and Exodus are shaping up to be really competitive on the EYBL Circuit.. Teams like New Heights, Gauchos, NDO, Positive Direction, Riverside Hawks, Playherz, I30, City Rocks,Hudson Valley Elite, Hudson Valley Breeze are coming out with some strong Teams.. Castle is trying to catch up to the pack and become very competitive as well... With the recent signings of Lilly Warhaftig(Scranton Uninversity'20) Zakiya Beckles(Illinois State University'20) and offers from Seton Hall, Central Connecticut, LIU, Siena for other players, Castle is trying to become a major player in the AAU world.. They will have a very competitive schedule and will play in front of some of the most prominent coaches in the country.. 

July 5-8 Run For the Roses Kentucky

July 9th Real Deal in the Ville Tennessee 

July 10-13 Battle for the Boro

July 22-25 USJN DC NATIONALS

July 23-25 GNBA

July 26-29 PeachState Elite 32 1st-2nd Session

July 27-29 BlueStar Nationals

For information on Castle Athletics go to  castleathletics.org  for all things Castle as well as Twitter @CastleHoops

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PLAYOFFS LOOMING!!!!
1/28/16 - 07:33 PM

With the season winding down the Lady Blazers are headed down the stretch looking better and more optimistic about their PSAL title chances.. Although young they do not lack for confidence.. In their last game vs Brooklyn Collegiate(a program rebuilding from the ground up, but has a lot of fight in them) the Lady Blazers combined to shoot 60% from three point range in the first half.. They connected on 16 three point attempts to the tune of 58 points in the first half.. Yess they shot all three point shots until the middle of the 3rd quarter.. It was an experiment that paid off but every game is different.. The next 3 games are vs scrappy and championship contending teams.. Medgar Evers, Manhattan Center, and ending the regular season at Francis Lewis 2014 PSAL Champs..

This season so far has been a rollercoaster ride for the Lady Blazers but this is shaping up to be a very special group for years to come.. Playoffs brings out the beast in the best, let's see what happens with the NEW LADY BLAZERS!!!

 

 

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NATIONAL WRITERS FROM PEACHSTATE BASKETBALL ACKNOWLEDGES CASTLE!!!!
1/6/16 - 08:38 AM

 

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GROWING PAINS!!!!
12/15/15 - 06:23 PM

With the exctement of the PSAL season starting their are already some intriguing story lines.. South Shore Looks like they have a chance to repeat as PSAL Champions, Grand Street and Francis Lewis also look like they have a shot, at winning it all, and Murry Bergtraum looks like they have a shot to rebuild.. 

Yes, REBUILD, which is something unheard of for this historic girls program that has produced Champions, pros, wnba players, etc..... Bergtraum is in a situation where they have some of the best young talent in the country but that is exactly what they are, YOUNG!!!!! They have fight but not enough, they have heart but not enough, but that is whats so intriguing about watching them.. They have glimpses of a team with 2Potential All Americans, and 4 other High Division1 players, but they are going to need time to put it together. 

With loses to Grand Street, Truman, and South Shore(by 50) the ship looks to be sinking in everyone elses eyes, except for the girls at Bergtraum.. They are a confident bunch of girls who believe with a few more games under their belt they will be primed and ready to make a huge splash this year and for years to come.. One anonymous evaluator/voter for Mc'donald All American Committe is quoted as saying, "When you potentially have one of the best defenders in the country, (Cinnamon Dockery'18) one of the best scorers and playmakers(Infinity Hammonds and Deja Francis"18's) who are all young, you have a chance to go really far and make a lot of noise.. If they can get their bigs to PLAY BIG AND USE THEIR ATHLETICISM, they are going to be scary good.." 

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BERGTRAUM BUMS READY!!!!
11/7/15 - 06:45 PM

THE SEASON HAS STARTED!!!!!!!! Well not with games but with practices.. Coach JP is smiling at every practice because he is "seeing some great things to come with this group." Bergtraum Lady Blazers are poised to make another run at the PSAL/FEDERATION Championship again!!! Losing last year to Grand Street Campus has left a sour taste and a feeling of incompleteness to these ladies... "We were very close and tastetd it but we didn't finish the job. This year we are determined to put another banner up in Bergtraum High School." said new team Captain Cinnamon Dockery(Sg'18)

Bergtraum brings back a strong core of girls who played significant roles in games last year. Deja Francis(Sg'18-Offer from Seton Hall), Dai'yanni Davis(Sf'17-Heavy Interest from #2 in the Country South Carolina) Cinnamon Dockery(Sg'18-heavy interest from GW) Jozai Vazquez(Sf'18) Julissa Rodriguez(Sf'17-NYC Honarable Mention last year) Kayla Foster(Pg'18) and Michale Macon(Sf'16) are poised and ready to step their game up another level.. New additions like Venequia Jones(Sg16) Kamiyiah Jefferyes(Sg'17) know what is expected of them and they are excited to be apart of and contribute to the team.

Two transfers coming in are looking to make immediate impacts!!! Sophmore Anaiyah Glover(Sf'18 ) and Infinity Hammonds(PG'18) are looking to make a huge name for themselves.. Glover, the daughter of St John Graduate/Pro Anthony Glover, brings toughness, IQ, and leadership to the table.. Infinity brings a "Must see TV game" according to Coach Luck.. "For someone that can average 30ppg if she wanted to, she is one of the most unselfish NYS guards i have seen in a long time. She reminds me of Kenny Anderson, and if you don't know who that is google him. The girls is a flatout Baller!!! Wit her Cinnamon and Deja, that could be the best 1,2,3 punch in the state, but time will tell..

Their are two Freshmen who look to gain some notice this year also..Malika Hill(sf'19 5'11) is a freak athlete who will avg abt 13 rebs a game or better for her career at Bergtraum because she is relentless on the boards and a very hard worker.. Zaniya Morris(PG'19) Has a serious handle and is fearless going to the basket and she can finish very well.. They both will be contributing to the team in more ways then one..

The schedule this year is challanging.. The Blazers play Powerhouses Riverdale Baptist, LUHI, and potentially another ranked powerhouse in New Years Resolution.. They will also play Penn Wood and Holy Child in She's Got Game Event in DC as well as Staten Island Academy who won the A Federation and Beat Bergtraum Last year in Rose Super Jam. They play the PSAL Champs South Shore, and Championship Contenders in Francis Lewis and Grand Street.. This should be an exciting and interesting year for the Lady Blazers Stay tuned!!!!!!!!

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Surprsing Offer Came In!!!!!
10/2/15 - 11:07 PM

Deja Francis(Bergtraum '17 Sg) has just received an offer from Seton Hall... Now the reason why this is a surprise bcuz it is a top 25 school looking at a 2017 kid which a lot of Universities don't do.. Deja is an explosive guard with All American poential who said, and I quote, "I WANT TO GO TO UCONN!!! NOT GO TO BUT PLAY!!!" She has all the tools especially the grades to achieve whatever she wants to achieve.. With this first offer it is making her think about staying home and becoming a house hold name in her area.. Castle Athletics is excited about the off and will expecting many more to pour in sooner than later!!!

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First Year is a Success!!!
9/6/15 - 11:42 AM

When your starting something new their are obstacles that can knock you down or build you up.. The Castle Lady Knights stepped over any obstacles they had to in order to be considered a powerful player in the AAU world... The schedule they played was tremendous,(Boo Williams, Run for the Roses, Battle of the Boro, PeachState, GNBA, BlueStar Nationals, just to name a few) the competition was tremendous,(EYBL Teams like Tennesse Flight, Gauchos, Essence, Philly Belles, Texas United, Cal Sparks, NJ Sparks, New England Crusaders, Kentucky Premiere as well as other well power programs like New Heights, Team Penny, SMAC, Michigan Storm, Long Island Lightning) and the results are interest from schools like Stanford, Princeton, Michigan, Michigan State, Seton Hall, VCU, UCF, LIU, Robert Morris, Rider, Siena, Pepperdine, NJIT, Radford, Middle Tennesse, and many others..

Success is measured in many ways by all people.. The success Castle had was being in the right place, at the right time, and playing in front of the top colleges in the country.. With a few additions and subtractions Castle looks to have a very bright future ahead of them.. Next year will tell if Castle is a true player or a flash in the pan program who snuck up on everyone.. The belief is that they are a true player, we shall see..

Castle will be attending two events this Fall.. One at South Shore and the other at Mott Haven HS in the Bronx. Two teams will be showcased and the schedules will be out soon.

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Viewing period is Here NOWW!!!!
7/8/15 - 09:03 PM

This is a lil profile of who can be coming with us and potentially coming with us on the road in 2015:

Lauren Mcbride(Gil St Bernard 2016 sf)-She is stocky big guard who can shoot the short jumper, drive like a bull to the basket, and rebound on both ends..

Lilly Warhaftig(Poly Prep 2016 pg)-Leader, General, and Coach on the floor..Lilly gets better with the competition and her defensive prowess is exceptional..

Ahyana Green(Loughlin 2016 sg/sf)-Jumpshot is consistent, driving ability is getting better, on top of being super strong she is an excellent on the ball defender..

Catherine Drago(Wagner 2016 pf)-Silent but deadly on both ends of the floor..Tenacious defender and non stop motor on the offensive end..Very nice mid range jumpshot and decent low post moves.

Natalie White(Fieldston 2016 pg)-Firecracker who can shoot the lights out of any gym..Quick as lightening and has serious ball handling abilities..

Meaurie Pickett(Trenton Catholic 2016 sf/pf)-Strong, tenacious, tremendous rebounder and defender who can score inside and out..GYMRAT!!!!!

Cristina Camerlengo(Wagner 2017 pg/sg)-Leads by example and is very underated..Shoots very well off the dribble and is great off the ball defender..

Stephanie Sabido(St Mary 2016 sg) Workout gymrat who drives hard and defends harder..She can also shoot the 3 at a very high clip on/off the dribble and has a ridiculous wingspan..

Maryrita Curcio(Hackley 2017 sg/sf)-Shooter, slasher, scorer!!! She has the capabilities to be an outstanding offensive player and offensive rebounder.. Her superior wingspan allows her to switch her game up..

Jonise Ledbetter(Rancacos Valley 2017 pg)-Trackstar/bball player with ridiculous athleticism and great instincts..She can defend full court and is a great rebounder for her size..

Elizabeth Garcia(Holy Angels 2017 sf/pf/sg)-All American Athleticism, All American work ethic.. Her potential is limitless, and her mid-range is getting better..

Dai'yanni Davis(Murry Bergtraum 2017 sf/pf)-Superior athleticism, Superior work ethic, superior defender..Once her ability catch up to her other attributes she is going to be special..

Janean Cuffee(Lawrencville 2017 sg/pg)-Pure shooter who can drive and score at will..Is a good off/on the ball defender and good rebounder..Deceptive is an understatement..

TreMil Trotter(Rancacos Valley 2017 sf)-ATHLETE!!! Very strong on the block and great rebounder.. Has the potential to be multi demensional player on the inside and outside of the paint..

Ashley Haywood(Virginia Episcopla 2016 sg/pg) Her ball handling ability is scary, and her shot is getting scarier!! Be on the lookout for this kid..Could be Mid/High level player..

Nia Moon(Woodlands '17 5'11)-The potential with this very strong agile big is also limitless.. She is deceptively quick but even better she is a very cerebral player.. Watchout for her!!!

Jerrayah Dawson(Bronx Prep'17 6)-Big strong girl with a lot of potential.. She is an excellent rebounder and is getting better at finishing.. She is raw but will do a lot to get better..

Tori-May Dellapace(Loyola'17 Sg)-Shooter, Shooter, Shooter!!!! With a little more work she will be one of the best shooters in the Country..

Catie Goodell('17 Sf)-Hardest worker in the world and a defensive stopper!!! Jumper is getting better and she will continue getting better because of her work ethic..

These are just some of the profiles of some of the ladies that are invited to come on the road and have played with Castle in 2015.. If you were left off your profile is coming soon!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GYMRAT CHALLENGE
6/15/15 - 10:09 AM

Excellent showing for the Sophmore ladies of Castle at GYMRat Challenge this weekend.. Although they did not make the Playoffs because of a 4point difference in Pool Play, they still showed their excellence..

Some standouts for the weekend, included sharp shooters Cristina Camerlengo and Tori-May Dellapace who are currently shooting the 3 at a very efficient rate.. The bigs Jerrayah Dawson and Nia Moon are getting better on the block as well as finishing better with contact..

Dai'yanni Davis and Catie Goodell are really starting to get better offensively and even better on the offensive boards..

Morenike Akinrefon is also showing why she is one of the most athletic wing players in NJ with her speed and her agility. She is also highly underated!!

Stephanie Sabido is becoming one of the best defenders on and off the ball.. Her Wing span is freakish and her instincts are starting to match her length.. Scary!!

The standouts this weekend were Elizabeth Garcia and Janean Cuffee.. Every time Elizabeth was on the floor she looked like dominate period!!! Rebounding, assisting, and everything else.. Her upside is limitless.. Janean Cuffee looked like one of the best guards not talked about.. She is an assassin with a will to not lose and gives you EVeRYTHING at her position.. Be on the look out for her this viewing periods!!!

 

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UPDATES UPDATES UPDATES!!!!!!
5/28/15 - 10:15 AM

The Castle Lady Knights are looking to get ready for the July viewing period by attending some tough events before hand.. The sophmore team are in the Playoffs at Rose Classic May 30th at 10:30.. They will also be attending Zero Gravity Nationals in Boston June 6-7, as well as Gym Rats June 13-14 along with freshmen team.. The Juniors will be in numerous round robins vs teams like IExcel, Philly Freedom Stars, Exodus EYBL, etc to prepare them for the road also..

Some ladies will also be attending numerous individual camps held by NYG HOOPS (go to www.nyghoops.net) Seton Hall University, Hofstra, Yale, Columbia, and more.. 

July Schedule

July 6-8 Run for the Roses(Kentucky)

July 9th Real Deal in the Ville(Tennesse)

July 10-13 Battle 4The Boro(Tennesse)

July 23-25 GNBA Nationals(Maryland)

July 26-27 PeachState Elite 32(Georgia)

July 27-28 PeachState Elite 32 Part 2(Georgia)

July 27-29 BlueStar Nationals(Georgia)

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GREAT SHOWING AT BOO!!!!
4/28/15 - 10:11 AM

Boo Williams is the place to go in then Northeast, during the Spring, to get College exposure, and play against some great competition. The Castle Lady Knights played this weekend at Boo Williams for the first time and had a great showing..

The Junior team lost a tough game at the buzzer which would have gotten them out of their pool.. Lauren McBride(Gil St Bernard Sf '16) Ashley Haywood(VES Sg '16) Lilly Warhaftig(Poly Prep Pg '16) and Ahyanna Green(Bishop Loughlin Sg/Sf '16) were an excellent punch at times with great shooting, driving, and low post play as well as Catherine Drago(Wagner Pf '16) and Meaurie Pickett(Patrick School) who hit open jumpers and grabbed a lot of offensive rebounds.. The spark plugs were Natalie White(Fieldston Sg'16) Sara Welztler(Riverdale Sf '16).. They gave Castle extra chance opportunities a lot of defensive stops and overall just great energy.. The under classwomen on the team Tori-May Dellapace(Loyola Sg '17) and Stephanie Sabido(Staten Island Academy '17) both played very well.. They knocked shots down, caused turnovers, and overall looked good for their first experience at Boo..

The Sophmore team went 3-1.. Dai'yanni Davis(Murry Bergtraum Sf '17) and Elizabeth Garcia(Holy Angels Sf '17) showed superior athleticism in front of coaches like Stanford, Michigan, Michigan State, Seton Hall, Louisville, Hofstra, NJIT, Iona, Hampton, Vermont and many others.. In the same breath the coaches also seen the shooting of Cristina Camerlengo(Wagner Sg'17 Hit 12 3's in 4games) Catie Goodell(Riverdale Sg'17) and IVY League MVP Maryrita Curcio(Hackley Sg'17) who had her inside outside game going.. Tremil Trotter(Rancacos Valley Sf '17) Nia Moon(Woodlands Pf '17) and Jerrayah Dawson(Bronx Prep C '17) were an excellent inside presence for the team and showed some promise.. Jonise Ledbetter(Rancacos Valley Pg'17) and Morenike Akinrefon(Sayerville Sg'17) showed great skill and abilty to be explosive at anytime on the defensive or offensive end.. Once Janean Cuffee(Lawrencville Sg'17) gets back this will be a serious team to be reckoned with.

 

The Freshmen team was outstanding as well.. It was their first time attending BOO Williams as a whole and they had a great showing.. Maggie White(Poly Prep Sf '18) Cinnamon Dockery(Murry Bergtraum Sg'18) and Deja Francis(Murry Bergtraum Sg'18) showed toughness and athleticism vs some tough competition.. Caleigh Ryan(Dalton Sf '18) and Ema Schumer(Dalton Pg'18) really showed leadership and outstanding play making ability.. Ronella Kennedy(Aquinas Pf '18) Nia Mennerville(Murry Bergtraum Pg'18) Dyamon Hunter(Thurgood Marshall Sg'18) and Sydney John(Cardinal Spellman Sf '18) gave the team great minutes off the bench.. The Freshmen also beat an Nike EYBL team which was the real highlight of the weekend for the Castle organization...

All and all it was a great weekend for Castle and they now have Rose Schedule left, USJN Memorial Day event, and Zero Gravity Under Armour Championships coming up soon.. Stay tune!!!

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CASTLE ON THE RISE!!!!!!!!!!!!
4/8/15 - 09:30 AM

The ladies of Castle have started off with a bang!!! Going up to Saratoga Springs was not going to be an easy task for teams who have not had a serious amount of practices under there belt but neverthaless the best practice time is gametime..

The ninth and tenth grade teams won their brackets and are invited to the Zero National Finals, sponsored by UNDER ARMOUR, June 6-7 in Boston.. Maryrita Curcio(Hackley '17 6'1 SG) and Dai'yanni Davis(Murry Bergtraum '17 5'11 SF) led the way for the 10th grade team with great contributions from TreMil Trotter(Rancacos Valley '17 5'10 SF) The 9th grade team were led by Maggie White(Poly Prep '18 5'11 Sf) and Deja Francis(Murry Bergtraum '18 5'8 Sg)

The 11th grade team came up a bit short losing in the Championship game.. Lilly Warhaftig(Poly Prep '16 PG) Ahyanna Green(Bishop Loughlin '16 5'11 sg) and Lauren Mcbride(Gil St Bernard 5'11 '16 Sf) were very impressive showing they have all improved tremendously from a year ago.. Also Natalie White(Fieldston '16 5'7 SG) and Meaurie Pickett(Patrick School '16 5'11 sf) looked very impressive and look forward to having a great AAU season..

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TRYOUTS ARE POSTED!!!! COME JOIN THE MOVEMENT!!!
2/14/15 - 10:41 AM

The tryouts are posted, the schedule is done, and we are now officially into AAU Season... CASTLE NYC will be a very new but very competitive grassroots organization on the road this year.. 3 teams will be hitting the road together, a ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade team of over 25 potential Division 1 players as well as high academic students who can could be recruited at the IVY level as well as other high academic schools at the Division 2 and 3 levels.. The numbers are on the flyer so please reachout to anyone of the coaches and go to the site as well for anymore information.. www.castleathletics.org 

 

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Contacts:

 

Coach Roger Red (9th)                   Coach Luck Simpson (10th – 11th)          

(646) 606-7177                              (347) 290-3554                                          

 Girls’ Elite teams will play in tournaments throughout the Spring and Summer, including the Rose Classic, Run 4 the Roses, Battle for the Boro and Blue Star Nationals. Visit www.castleathletics.org for team schedules and other details.

 

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BERGTRAUM ON THE RISE!!!!
1/27/15 - 11:18 AM

What a difference a year makes!!! After losing last year in the PSAL Championship game for the first time in 16 years, Bergtraum is back trying to make a statement, and start a new streak this year..

Led by new Head Coach Nerva-Jean Pierre, new assistants, with Ashanea McLaughlin(Seton Hall '19) and Alexandria Smith(Undecided '15, who has an offer from Middle Tennesse and numerous looks from Michigan State, Buffalo, Albany, Texas Tech, Quinippiac and more) they are trying to lead the charge back to the top of the PSAL!! Ardella Brown(Sf/Pg '16), Julissa Rodriguez(Sf '17), who were also on last years team, know whats expected of them, and are leading by example..

The bright spot and surprise are the freshman class who have been outstanding in some big spots. Cinnamon Dockery, Deja Francis, Kayla Foster, Jozai Vazquez, and Nia Mennerville have played meaningful minutes in big games vs Francis Lewis(PSAL Champs '15), LUHI(Federation Champs '15), South Shore(#5 in NYC), Bishop Mcnamara(#4 in the Country) Immacaulate Lodi(#10 in NJ) and many more.. They have made mistakes but they have also made plays that have produced wins and the playing time will prepare them for the big stage of the playoffs.. 

Dai'yanni Davis(Sf 17) and Michale Macon(pf '16) are the engines on and off the bench that keeps the team going.. With their energy, their talking, and play, they keep the spirits on the team loose and they are both getting better every game..

Some of these ladies will be playing for Castle Athletics this year so you will be seeing them in tournaments such as Boo Williams, Battle of the Boro, Run for the Roses, Gym Rats, USJN Events, PeachState Basketball, and others.. Look out for them and keep following Bergtraum for the rest of the season..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SO THE SCHEDULE IS DONE!!!
11/29/14 - 09:31 AM

This is going to be an interesting year, again, for NY Travel Ball!!!

"YuNG & Tha Restless" will be traveling under the brand Castle Athletics in 2015.. We are excited for this venture and the opportunity to travel to different venues and expand opportunities for NYS womens travel basketball.. Castle Athletics is also sponsored by Under Armour which is really starting to put its imprint into the girls grassroots movement.. The schedule goes as follows:

Rose Classic (April-June)

Boo Williams(April 24-26) VA

Mid West Showdown (May 23-24) Ohio

Zero Gravity Nationals (June 6-7) MA

Gym Rat(June 13-14) Albany

USJN Hershey(June 26-29) PA

Run 4 The Roses(July 5-8) Kentucky

Real Deal in the Ville(July 9) Tenn

Battle for the Boro(July 10-13) Tenn

USJN Nike Nationals(July 22-25) DC

PSB SummerSlam 1-2(July 26-30) GA

Bluestar Nationals(July 27-29) GA

This is a competitive schedule that will produce maxim exposure at a very high level.. If you are interested reach out to Coach Luck at luck1allstars@live.com or on twitter @luck1ent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Congrats to Zhane Irby on her verbal to Canisius!!!
10/9/14 - 07:49 PM

Working hard, athleticism, and perservering is what could make a division 1 player.. Even players not on the radar can create value for themselves just by working hard, showing effort, and never quitting.. This is the definition of Zhane Irby, who has worked herself into a hell of a D1 prospect.

 

Zhane Committed to the University of Canisius and she could not be happier.. After spending a weekend at the school, and getting to know the staff, she felt like that was the place for her.. Zhane had Maine, Liberty, LaSalle, Seton Hall and a couple more schools she was interested in but she is very excited about her decision to choose Canisius.. Zhane is a high academic student who will probably major in finance and will potentially get time in her freshman year because of her work ethic. "YuNG &Tha Restless" is very proud of Zhane and wishes her luck on her senior year at The Patrick School..

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Excellent showing at "Rose Open"
9/30/14 - 12:59 PM

Rose Classic has been known to have the number one Spring and Fall all girls tournaments in the East Coast. This Weekend they did their own Fall viewing period event and had coaches coming out from Seton Hall, Maryland, Minnesota, St Johns, Canisus, Siena, Lasalle, Hofstra, Stony Brook, Adelphi, Molloy, and many more that showed support. Congratulations to them and continued success with what could potentially be one of the biggest Fall Events for years to come.

"YuNG &Tha Restless" brought 2teams to this event and both had pretty good showings.. Interest has picked up for Zhane Irby(Patrick School 15 Sg/Sf) She picked up an offer from Canisus college and has received heavy interest from several programs like St Peters, LaSalle, and Central Conneticut..

The trio of Lauren McBride, Alexia Allesch, and Morgan Rooks(Gil St Bernard 16,17,15) have picked up interest from Columbia, Towson, Seton Hall, Siena, Hofstra... The Trio played really well and showed their capabilities to potentially play at the next level... Gil St Bernard will be a force to be reckoned with the next few years..

Kelly Oliver(Carmel 15 Sg) Ashley McKinnon(Newark Tech 15 Pg) and Amatullah Johnson(Weequaic 6'4 15 Center) all played like wariors this weekend as well.. Kelly accounted for 8 3point baskets this weekend and is looking to have an outstanding season at Carmel this year..Ashley is looking to lead Newark Tech on run at the Tournament of Champions this year and is going to do it with her athleticism and excellent defensive prowess.. Her eye for the ball on the defensive end is uncanny as she displayed this week..Mattie was a shot bloking machine and a rebound magnet.. She has excellent hands, great outlet passing ability, and finishes well in the paint.. All are unsigned seniors and will be particpating in more showcase events.

The Sophs/Juniors Jonise Ledbetter(Rancacous Valley 17 pg) Maryrita Curcio(Hackley 17 Sg) Meghan O'Hara( 17 Sg), Dai'Yanni Davis(Murry Bergtraum 17 Sf) Tamia Cutignola(St Marys 16), and Zhane Williams(Lincoln HS 16 Pg) and Meaurie Prickett(Trenton Catholic 16 Sf) All had good showings and are looking to have major impacts on their High School seasons this year so look out for them.

Be on the lookout for 2019 Claire Cody..This is a girl that played 17u Elite travel ball this year as a 7th grader.. Normally that is not even possible but she has gotten better, stronger, and smarter this past AAU season.. Big things are coming her way soon if she continues to be a gym rat and work on her game.. 

 

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PLAYOFFS in
9/17/14 - 11:59 AM

For "No BOYZ Allowed" it is going to be a fun playoff season starting September 23, 5Pm at Mickey Walker Center in Elizabeth NJ... Some of the matchups can be real interesting and records mean nothing, its win or stay home!!! You have matchups like Jewlz of Gladstone vs Nj Titans with guards Sam Kramer(Gil St Bernard 17 pg) and Sabrina Defrees(Englewood 16 Sg) going at it.. Also potential round 2 matchups of Locked and Lodied w/ Sam Feurhing(Louisville 2019) vs Best of the Best with MVP front runner Kianta Johnson(Lincoln HS(nj) 15-6'2 SF) as well as potential #1 Hello Girlz w/ Shyasia Pridgen(Patrick School 15 sg/sf) vs KJ Kids w/ Jayla Thorton(Newark Tech 16 Sg/Sf)... The returning Champion Diamond Girlz, who are being led by incoming Freshmen Jahsyni Knight(Rutgers Prep 18 Pg) are poised to defend their championship winning the last 3games they have played.. The "No Boyz Allowed" leagues has seen its share of upsets so far so look for Cap City, Lady Ballers, and Ladyz of Dre to make some noise or go down fighting!!!! The most Talented Consistent team has to be Lady Ghost who boast about 7 division one players, Taylor Brown(Clemson 19 Sf), Kayla Diaz(NJIT 19 Sg/pg) Blessed(Patterson Eastside 16 6'4 Pf/C) and a slew of others.. They are ready to win and win now because for some this is their last year to play in "No BOYZ Allowed" so we wish everyone good luck!!!!

Follow the tournament at: @NoBoyzAllowedbb and @Coachluck1

Also check out blogs and writeups by David Prown @scgirlshoops and

Reggie Malz @ReggieMalz on "No BOYZ Allowed" and all things girls basketball..

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"No BOYZ Allowed"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9/3/14 - 03:30 PM

Summer and Fall Girls basketball has found a home in the Elizabeth NJ area.. "No Boyz Allowed" is the number one interseasonal girls basketball league in NJ.. For the last 3 years they have had All American/State/County players participating in the league such as Myasia-Hines Allen(Louisville), Zaire Oneil(Georgia Tech) Taylor Rooks(Stanford) Oluwasean Adeniji(Coppin State) Jasmine Sina(Binghampton) and many more will be coming threw to particpate..

Founded by Charles Hawley(Coach CC)," NBA"(No relation) is a competitive league where age doesn't matter it is all about your skill level.. New players like rising freshmen Jahsyni Knight(Rutgers Prep 18 Pg)Top 5player in NJ Sam Feuhring(Immaculate Conception 15 Sf), Clemson Bound Taylor Brown(Patterson Eastside 15 sf), Buckeys on Theresa Ekhelar(Life Center 15 C), top 10 player in NJ Shyasia Pridgen(Patrick School 15 SF) Aliyah Jeune(Life Center 15) and so far, MVP front runner Kiante Johnson(Lincoln NJ 15) also some upincoming players such as: Khay'la D Latimer(IC 17 SG) Jayla Thorton(Newark Tech) Quadasha Hoppie(TPS 17) Nasani Santiago(2020 yes she is 12) Alexia Alesh(Gill St Bernard 6'3 sf) Sabrina Defrees(Englewood 16 Sf), Aliyah Powell(TPS 17 PG) and many more..

The name dropping is not done by mistake.. "No BOYZ Allowed" is the who's who of girls high school basketball.. There are are more talented girls looking to make a name for themselves before the Winter HS season starts.. With continued excellent coverage by Reggie Malz (examiner.com) and David Prown (prowns1.wordpress.com) "No BOYZ Allowed"  will be able to reach teams from across the country and start having even more competive games and players to watch...

 

To follow "No BOYZ Allowed" go on Twitter to :@NoBoyzAllowedBB and @Coachluck1 (Who is the Commissioner of "N.B.A.")

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Addison Makes Her Pick!!!
8/25/14 - 12:15 PM

Its all about getting a college scholarship and going to a place you love.. Nijiera Addison did both.. She has verbally committed to Georgian Court University in NJ and she is excited about it.. Nijiera and the family went up to the campus and fell in love with it as well as the staff.. She said the school "feels right to her" and she is "excited at the opportunity to play college basketball." The "YuNG &Tha Restless" organization is proud of her and wish her well..

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Zhane Irby Coming into her Own...
8/14/14 - 11:10 AM

5'10, athletic, quick, and can shoot..These are all the attributes of a player that has worked on her game..The Roselle Catholic transfer and TPS rising senior is coming off a 22-5 high school campaign, a grueling Summer AAU schedule, now back in the gym training for the Fall/Winter season all while maintaing an Honor Roll GPA..

Zhane is locked in on the court.. She is an excellent defensive rebounder especially on the weak side.. She sees the passing lanes very well and can defend very well full court.. On offense she is an excellent slasher with a strong jabstep and a deadly jumpshot.. Her athleticism at the 2 gives her a great advantage shooting of the dribble..

Zhane is currently interested in Hofstra, Lafayette, Columbia, Maine, StonyBrook as well as others.. She is taking her visits during this Fall period..

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LAUREN MCBRIDE STOCK ON THE RISE!!!!!
8/14/14 - 07:15 AM

When she finishes her high school career, regardless of her numbers, Lauren is going to be known as one of the most aggressive and powerful players attacking the Basket.. Lauren is 5'11, smart, and a winner!!!!

Taking her talents to the powerhouse program of Gil St Bernard in NJ, Lauren has some big shoes to fill with the graduation of 3time Gatorade player of the year and Stanford Cardinal Taylor Rooks. Lauren played 15 & 17U this season for the YuNG &Tha Restless and showed tremendous poise, leadership, and athleticism for both teams.. She is developing a mid-range jumper which is going to be terror for defenders trying to guard her.. She is an 80% Free Throw shooter who can also knock down an occasional 3.. Her rebounding prowess on the offensive end is relentless and she is getting better in the post as well..

Her stock is up very high right now.. She is being looked at by Seton Hall, Gerorge Washington, Hofstra, Bucknell, Maine, Iona, Siena, Quinnipiac, as well as Columbia to name a few of the colleges..Watch out this year in NJ's High School basketball.. She is going to be one of the ones to talk about!!!

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Great Weekend for "YuNG &Tha Restless"
7/15/14 - 09:06 AM

What a crazy weekend of viewing period basketball in Tennessee.. Our first stop was the "Apache Memorial" hosted by Insider Exposures own John Mcgraw and Kenny Kalina.. It was an excellent tournament which featured colleges such as the University of Miami, Florida State, Radford, Seton Hall, Columbia, Fordham, Alabama, among others in attendance.. The girls went 1-1, and played very well.. Tamia Cutignola caught fire in the second game to lead us in a win with 15 points..

"Battle of the Boro", hosted by the Insells, was a great experience especially for the ladies who have never attended. After getting shalacked by the Carolina Allstars Bond in the first game of the Sophmore Showcase Division, the sophmore team proceeded to make a push to the second round of the playoffs, in the Silver bracket, but wind up falling to eventual champs Arkansas Mavericks..(Congrats to them!!!)

In the Junior Bracket, there were some ups and downs but some good basketbal playedl against some excellent teams.. Shyasia Pridgen had an excellent showing for herself.. She put the team on her back on a couple of occasions and showed why her Patrick school team was 22-5 this year..

 Some sophmore standouts for the weekend were Ahyana Green, Lauren Mcbride, Jonise Ledbetter, Maryrita Curcio, Lilly Warhaftig, and Nancy Colverson.. Others stepped up in key situations as the momentum they have will carry over to USJN DC..

The Junior Standouts were Kelly Oliver(Who had a great Shooting Weekend, 4 3's of the backboard, she called it..), Nijiera Addison(Who was a rebounding machine), Amatullah Johnson(6'4 played on a bad feet, but was a warrior all week!!!) and Zhane Irby(Did it all scored, rebounded, defended multiple positions, knocked down the 3 ball at a 45% clip) Great Job and cannot wait to see them at USJN DC..

On a side note Meghan Ohara is a STUD!!!!! She doesn't say much, but her potential is endless.. Also 7th grader, yes 7th Grader Claie Cody, contributed huge minutes in each and every game she played. Her upside is tremendous as well..

Some of the schools that have shown interest in our girls have been: Seton Hall, Grambling, Delaware, Hofstra, Siena, Radford, VCU, Fordham, Buffalo, St Peters, NJIT, Columbia, Dowling, Georgian Court, Wesleyan, and others..

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THE DYNAMIC DUO FROM RANCACOS VALLEY!!!!!!
6/5/14 - 11:27 AM

When you say Totter & Ledbetter it sounds like a lawfirm but as corny as it sounds they take care of business on the court.. Jonise Ledbetter(PG) and TreMil Trotter(SF), both freshmen and from Rancaucos Valley(RV) in NJ, will be hitting the road with "YuNG &Tha Restless" this year on the premiere sophmore team.. Both are highly skilled and bring two different sets of skills to the table..

Jonise, on the right in the picture, is a quick, athletic, and underrated point guard who is super expolsive off the dribble, but is an incredible lock down defender.. She also placed very well at the East Coast Track relays which helps her with her speed and explosiveness.. Her G.P.A. is 3.0 which shows she is taking care of business on and off the floor..

TreMil Trotter, pictured on the left, is a deceptively quick forward(Hence the blurr!!), who is developing range,very athletic and POWERFUL on the lowblock.. She comes from a very athletic family where both mom/dad played sports as well as her little brothers.. She is also a 3.4 which also makes her very recruitable.

Both girls will be featured this Summer for "YuNG &Tha Restless" Premiere 15u team and you will see them at USJN and Battle of the Boro this AAU season...They are high level athletes as well as great students are highly recruitable.. Take a look out for them!!!!

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Congrats to Milicia Reid for her invite to the USA Trials!!!!!!!!
5/7/14 - 02:40 PM

There are over100 student athletes trying out for the USA games in Denver Colorado under 17 team in May 2014, and Milicia "Mimi" Reid is one of them.. A stand out NYC guard from historic Murry Bergtraum High School is taking her talents to Colorado in hopes to win one of 12 spots for the team.. When asked how she felt about it Mimi said " It's an honor and a privilage as a freshmen to even get this type of opportunity to play with/against this kind of talent, and to be able to compete for your country would be something I would have never imagine that I would be doing this early in my life." Mimi was selected to the All 2nd Manhattan team as a freshmen and is highly regarded as one of the top 2017 prospects in the country, as well as the best PG in NYS in the 2017 class..

Congrats and good Luck

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EYBL TIME IS ALMOST HERE!!!!
4/10/14 - 06:01 AM

It's about that time for the 2nd part of the high school season for girls who start there games on the AAU circuit..NIKE has done an over haul of girls basketball and has added 10 new Nike teams.. With Exodus being one of the top 32 EYBL teams in the country it is no doubt the buzz in NY is being heard across the country. The beginning of the trek will be starting at Boo Williams the 25-27 in Hampton VA. Exodus will be showcasing 5 teams, all which will be very competitive.. The second leg of the trip will start in Chicago from the 9-13 and will end July 25-30 at the highly coveted Nike Nationals in Augusta South Carolina.. Their will be updates on the site at these events and a full roster will be posted very soon. Good Luck to all the teams see you soon..

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Congrats to Jasmine Sina and Gil St Bernard!!!!
3/2/14 - 03:23 PM

In a highly contested overtime game, Jasmine Sina went to the line and knocked down a couple of free throws to preserve the win for Gil St Bernard over #5 Franklin. After Taylor Rooks fouled out with 45 seconds left in the 4th quarter, Sina, the four year starter, had to lead the troops to the finish line. She finished the game with 16 points 5 assist 4 steals and was named tournament MVP.

"YuNG &Tha Restless/Exodus"salutes and congratulates you!!!

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The All American Push!!!! Marina Mabrey
2/25/14 - 03:57 PM

2015'S Best player in New Jersey period, lets just say it now. Marina Mabrey and Manasquan have a history of winning with each other. The Pg/Sg/Sf can virtually do it all besides pass to herself. She is a floor general, great shooter, excellent defender, outstanding passer, and a relentless competitor. Playing with Team Prince and Exodus the last couple of years, and against some of the top talent in the country, she has elevated her status as an McDonald All American candidate for the 2015 season.

Ranked #8(BlueStar Basketball 2015 List),#5 in her position(ESPN),# 11 in the country(Prospect Nation) and ranked high in a number of other evaluation list, Marina has positioned herself to have offers/interest from schools such as: Uconn, Duke, Michigan, Louisville, Baylor,Notre Dame, Maryland, UNC, Geroge Washington, Seton Hall, ECU, Georgetown, Harvard, Stanford, St Johns, V-Tech, Ohio State, UCLA, and many others...

The push is now so stay on the look out for future McDonald All American Candidate Marina Mabrey Manasquan 2015..

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Looking for SINA!!!!
2/25/14 - 02:26 PM

For those who have no clue who Jasmine Sina is have been living under a rock or have not watched enough good basketball. Jasmine is a 4year starting point guard for power house Gil St Bernard High School. She has played in numerous big games on the HS/AAU level and has always excelled. Playing along side the Gatorade Player of the Year Taylor Rooks Jasmine has always taken her game up a notch when it counted. She has won county titles, has had final four apperances in the NJ T.O.C, and has matched up against some of the top players in the country while playing with the "YuNG &Tha Restless" program and Coach Luck.

Jasmine has garnered interest from numerous IVY League Universities, American U, Rhode Island, Bucknell, Seton Hall, Sacred Heart, Stony Brook and more. She is a leader, coach on the floor,and a highly cerebral guard who defends till the last buzzer. She is a proven winner,a steal for the University she decides to attend, and more importantly a STRAIGHT "A" STUDENT!!!

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Playoffs are here!!!!!
2/19/14 - 07:30 PM

With the regular seasons being over and Playoffs right around the corner teams are gearing up to make their runs..Power house,16time PSAL Champion Murry Bergtraum are the odds on favorite to win the PSAL title again. Led by the trio of Milicia Ried(2017), Ashanea Mclaughlin(2015), and Siena commit Joella Gibson(2014) Bergtraum will be out to win the states and possibly the federation. Christ the King and Nazareth will be battling it out to win the Catholic School divisions. King led by Sierra Calhoun and Naz led by Bianca Cuevas, both McDonald All Americans, should produce another great game in the upcoming weeks. Sydney Zambrotta and Niya Johnson will be major xfactors for both teams who are picked to meet in the State finals. 

Player of the year candidates Maria Backman(Spellman) and Boogie Brozoski(LUHI) should be battling it out in the A division!! Both Michigan commits will be leading their teams down the stretch in some gruling games against the likes of Baldwin, Preston, Moore Catholic and others. Maria is looking to win it all after coming up short last year vs Naz and she is looking to break the All time scoring record at Spelleman HS.(Good Luck)

Tyler Raysor(Haddon Heights 2014)is looking to make some noise as well on the South Jersey side of town with her new home.Along with Nadja Diggs(Phila Belles) they are poised to make an unprecedent deep run in the playoffs. Dominique Ward(Rancacos Valley2014) is also looking to make a deep run to the T.O.C. in her final season. Along with Lauren Moses, and sleeper Nijiera Addison, they were in the championship last year and are confident about there chances this year.

These are some names of players currently in playoffs and traveling with us on the road this year:

Alexis Klien(Scarsdale 2016) Shaniqua Edwards(Naz 2017) Amatullah Johnson(Weequaic 2015 6'5) Caitlin Roche(IHA 2015) Marina Mabrey(Manasquan 2015) Ashley Martin(Marymount 2016) Katcia Perryman(Peddie 2015) Kelly Oliver(Carmel) Khaly D Lattimer(IMA 2017) Kiah Gillespie(Capital Prep2015) Aryn Mclure(Molloy 2015) MyLeisha Richardson(Ewing 2015) Raven Farley(Patrick School2017 6'3) Jonise Ledbetter(Rancacos Valley2017) and many,many, more stay tuned....

 

"YuNG &Tha Exodus NYC" NIKE

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Loomis Chaffee has a great one in Stephanie Jones!!!
1/6/14 - 05:09 AM

Fearless, creative, and crafty would be just a few ways to describe Stephanie Jones. Bursting on the scene this year with "Exodus" this past AAU season Jones has put herself up there as one of the more elite guards in the country. She is an excellent student which at Loomis Chaffee is must. Loomis is an excellent academic school as well as athletic. Jones has offers from Big East, Big 12, Pac 12 schools, as well as other great schools in other great conferences. she is fearless, a coach on the court, and extremely talented. She will be one of the featured players on the Elite 17u "YuNG &Tha Exodus team.. Offers: Boston College, Eastern Carolina, Providence, UPenn, Sacred Heart, Princeton, Fairfield, Rhode Island Interest: Wisconsin, Depaul, St Johns, USC, South Carolina, Yale, Harvard, UCF

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Alexis Kline and Scarsdale HS young but ready!!!
1/4/14 - 03:24 PM

Alexis Kline came into this year optimistic that with some of the girls she has played AAU ball with for some years can make some noise..Even though they are young Scarsdale were pretty good last year and were one game away from the County Center Final Four..After losing some key seniors, including star guard Shelby Zucker(Emory University) Scarsdale has picked up where they left off starting the season 6-1.. Alexis has really worked on her ball handling and shooting over the Summer/Fall and it has paid off.. She is turning some heads from some Ivy league schools like Brown, Columbia, and Patriot league schools like Hofstra, and Bucknell... She is a hard nose tough girl who will do what ever it takes to will her team to a win...

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Introducing Kelly Oliver
1/4/14 - 11:27 AM

She gets double teams, she gets trapped, she gets boxed and one, and through it all, she smiles all the way through it..Kelly Oliver, shooter, leader, fighter, has fought through some adversity and is back at 100% for Carmel HS in upstate NY... She is avg 15ppg, 4ast, 4rbs, 2stls, for a Carmel team thatvis young, inexperience, but fight in every game... Kelly is a leader on the court, always talking, dives on the floor, and willing to make the right play to help the team.. She is very unselfish, sometimes a lil to unselfish, but she is definitely the ultimate team player. She is also an excellent student who excels in Math and science!!!! She is garnering interest so far from Sacred Heart, Quinnipiac , New Haven, Assumption, and the list will keep rising!!

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SMILING OVER ALL OF US!!!!!!
12/26/13 - 07:46 AM

A father, mentor, friend, motivator, and Legend are some of the things that describe one of the best Basketball Coaches in the History of NY and AAU sports.. Apache Paschall and the Exodus program have helped provide young ladies, from all walks of life, the opportunity to showcase their talents, and recieve over millions of dollars of scholarship money from universities across the country.. Apache has always wanted to unite NYC and make it the powerhouse of East Coast travel ball and now "YuNG &Tha Restless" and "Exodus" are now trying to live up to that dream.. Coach Luck and Coach Thomas have combined programs to try to create a powerhouse NY organization.. With the behind the scenes support from Exodus Alums, former coaches, and parents, "YuNG &Tha Exodus" is looking to be one of the premier programs in the country.. Rosters will be coming out soon as well as schedules but so far:

Rose Classic April 1-June1

Boo Williams April 25-28

Orlando July 5-8

Real Deal in the Ville July 9th

Insider Exposure July 9th

Batlle of the Boro July 10-13

USJN DC Nationals July 22-25

Atl Summer Slam July 26-27

Nike Nationals July 27-29

Peach State July 27-29

Schedules can always change but they will only change for the better.. For any information please email Coach Luck- luck1allstars@live.com Coach Thomas-coachdavis@asa.edu Workouts will resume Jan 4, 2014 at Union Settlement Community Center 237 East 104st between 2nd&3rd Avenue NY NY 10029  SEE YOU ON THE ROAD!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats to Tamara Simpson
11/21/13 - 08:03 PM

Love when you set a goal and accomplish it which is the reason I am so proud of Tamara Simpson.. Her goal was to get to an IVY League school and she did it..With her academics, athletic abilty, and sheer determination, she is now committed to Yale University!!! NYC is very happy for her and we hope she continues to succeed on/off the court!!!!

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Congrats to Maria Backman
11/21/13 - 07:59 PM

Maria Backman signed her letter of intent to go to the University of Michigan...NY is proud of you as well as your parents and "YuNG &Tha Restless" They are getting a tireless worker, great student, and special talent!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

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Congrats to Tyler Raysor
11/21/13 - 07:59 PM

So proud of this young lady.. To know where she started and to see her live up to her own expectations is impressive!!! The University of Rhode Island is getting a Born leader, a scholar, and a program changer!!! So proud of Tyler Raysor and her progress but the journey has just begun!!!

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Congrats to Dominique Ward!!!!
11/21/13 - 07:35 PM

Congrats to Dominique Ward and on her committment to Rhode Island.. They are getting an athletic talent, excellent student, with a will to win!!! Very excited for her and the Rhodys!!!!

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Congrats to Aaliyah Jones!!!!!!!
11/21/13 - 07:23 PM

Congrats to Aailyah Jones for signing her NLI to Fordham!!!! They are getting a Hell of a player, student, and a great leader!!!! Her new team at Murry Bergtraum HS are very excited for her as well as we are!!!!

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Great Year of Success for Metropolitan Area!!!!
11/19/13 - 08:31 AM

This Has been an excellent year for the Metropolitan area when it comes to girls basketball..From Sierra Calhoun(Duke) Bianca Cuevas(South Carolina), Myaisa Hines-Allen (Louisville) and others, MPA basketball demise has been greatly exaggerated..We would like to congratulate the ladies of "Yung &Tha Restless" on there accomplishments this year and read some parent/player testimonials as well... Maria Backman(University of Michigan) Tyler Raysor(Rhode Island University ) Aaliyah Jones(Fordham University) Taylor Williams(Sacred Heart University) Dominique Ward(Rhode Island University ) Tamara Simpson(Yale University) Oluwasean Adeniji(Howard University)........................... "The confidence that Coach Luck instilled in my daughter Shelby when she played on his AAU team was invaluable. His constant positive approach of "next play" when she missed a shot or turned the ball over allowed her to play aggressive and not be afraid to make a mistake." Michael Zucker ............................................. "I spent two years with an amazing coach. Coach Luck has pushed me to reach heights I never imagined to touch, but he also taught me this is only the beginning." Tyler Raysor(Rhode Island 2014)................................... "Mannnnn look lol!!! Coach Luck, I can honestly say I don't think I'll ever run into another coach like you. I had a lot of fun & I'm definitely going to miss having you as a Coach." Dominique Ward....................................

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More new Beginnings!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11/7/13 - 10:49 AM

NY, historically in the AAU Girls Basketball world, has had a reputation of not coming together for the common cause, let's just be honest!!.. Hopefully with the latest buzz going on in NYS maybe that will change.. "YuNG &Tha Restless" has linked up with the powerhouse "Exodus" program and they will be traveling together on the major circuits next year!!! "As an organization we are excited about this merger which will give girls an opportunity to play at a high level, with, and against high level talent.." said Curtiz Simpson founder of "YuNG &Tha Restless".. With the combination of girls between both organizations they will be able to field some strong teams on the circuit and potentially play in front of some of the top schools in the Nation!! Coaches, writers, and players are excited as well as parents.. This should be a fun/interesting year for NYS Girls AAU ball this 2014 season, and years to come..

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Introducing Infinity Hammonds
10/10/13 - 05:28 PM

Seeing her face at this point is not necessary. Her size is misleading because of how big her heart is. Her skill level and composure is unlike to many freshmen you would see in the country. Infinity Hammonds is hard nose, confident, and fearless out there on the basketball court. She started as an 8th grader for powerhouse Mt Vernon HS and played alongside West Virginia bound Lubirdia Gordon. She was second in scoring, first in steals, and she is looking forward to having a very special year with the Knights. Playing in her first viewing period event in the Fall with "Yung &Tha Restless" she matched up well against Brianna Jones, Munger(Both Philly Belles) and "Boogie" Brozoski.(LUHI) When asked how she felt she smiled and said "I didn't feel over matched, I just have to play my game, and let it speak for itself."

She is now garnering interest from Seton Hall, Michigan, VCU, Temple, Fordham, Hofstra, Sacred Heart, but she still feels like she has a lot more of her game to work on. Playing 16/17U at her age (14) is something she relishes a lot and her game will continue to flourish as she matures.... 

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RV's Dominique Ward chooses to be a RHODY!!!!
9/26/13 - 08:06 PM

"It was been long process but it is finally over, and i am relieved." Said Vera Ward Dominique's mom.. Dom Ward, who had a stellar Junior campaign as well as a great AAU season has chosen to take her talents to the University of Rhode Island.. She loved the campus and was excited about the fact of playing with her childhood friend Tyler Raysor..(Trenton Catholic 2014) When asked about her decision she said " I am excited to be a Rhody.I am coming to excel as a student first but I am also going to give it my all on the court. Defense, slashing, and finishing is what I do best..I just want to come there, get stronger, and be a great teammate..I am very excited." Dom's final schools she was looking at were USC, Ole Miss, Fordham, Maine and Iona.. "YuNG &Tha Restless" is very excited for her and the New Heights family!!!! Keep up the great work...

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FORDHAM GETS A WINNER!!!!!
9/16/13 - 08:39 PM

"I gave my heart, blood, sweat, and tears to NYC. Why not start a new chapter at Fordham?" And with that tweet, Aaliyah Jones made her declaration to join the Fordham Rams in 2014!!! The 2013 All-City, All State, MSG Player of the year, state and Federation champion will be staying home and possibly bringing her fan base to the university.. Aaliyah's passion is Law.. With Fordhams outstanding academics/Alumni, she will be getting a great education as well as opportunities in to become very successful after basketball.. She will also get top notch Coaching from the staff who is silently putting together a great team for years to come!!! She is Poised this year to make another run at the federation title and we wish her luck..

"YuNG &Tha Restless"/LADYSCAN Congratulates her immediate family as well as her basketball family over at New Heights.... SHOUTOUT TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

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There is a BIGGGG 6'4 secret over there at Weequaic HS!!!!
9/11/13 - 11:27 PM

Amatullah Johnson is a legitimate 6'4 wide body center who has some great potential.. Watching her play a few times at the "No Boyz Allowed Classic"she has a motor and wants to get better..She finishes everything around the rim and attacks the glass hard.. Her offensive game needs some work but you cannot teach effort/ heart which she has.. "Her upside is scary and with the right teaching she is going to be a monster." says Coach Luck.. She is going into her junior year and has a whole two years to figure her game out..When she does its gonna be scary..

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Who is Khayla d Latimer????!!!!!!
9/11/13 - 10:29 PM

Khayla d Latimer is a 5'10 freshmen that has just enrolled into Immaculate Conception HS in NJ.. She is quick, tough, can handle the rock, and finish at the basket with contact.. One of her most over looked qualites is her shooting ability.. She has good three point range but it is her short jumper that is deadly.. "Khayla is also a good student of the game and very coachable. Her and Milicia Reid will be a terror on the AAU circuit this coming Fall as well as for the next 3years. It should be exciting and I am looking forward to it." said an enthusiastic Coach Luck

Schools interested so far are Seton Hall, Wagner, Radford to name a few..

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WATCH OUT PSAL, Milicia Reid is here!!!!
9/2/13 - 12:25 PM

Milicia "MIMI" Reid (2017) "YuNG &Tha Restless"/LADYSCAN has chosen to go to Murry Bergtraum HS. She is hard working, a leader, and fearless.. She has really made a name for herself and that reputation as an overlooked rising star, is starting to fade!!! This year alone she has accumulated awards such as Junior Rose MVP, CYO Downstate Champion/MVP, NYC Boys Varsity City Champ/MVP, as well as Bronx County Champion/MVP.. She also led her former New Heights 13/14 team to the USJN Championship and the 14/15 u to a 4-1 record at the same event.. Together with Coach G, a host of other special talent he has coming in, Bergtraum has a chance to win 16 straight PSAL Titles and play for the NYS Federation Cup for the next 4years.. On top of the athletics "Mimi" is an excellent student and is looking to become Valedictorian when she graduates.. Great goals for a freshmen!!!

Congratulations, LADYSCAN is very excited for you keep up the great work!!!!

"YuNG &Tha Restless"/LADYSCAN

 

 

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Shelby Zucker Representing USA!!!!!!
9/2/13 - 12:25 PM

Shelby Zucker, Scarsdale Star and former New Heights Player(Played for Coach Luck) won Gold at the Maccabi Games in Israel.. The full article was written by JOHN SLISS of the Scarsdale Inquirer...  

Congratulations from "YuNG &Tha Restless"/LADYSCAN

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Great Article About Shelby Zucker written by John Sliss of Scarsdale Inquirer
9/2/13 - 12:25 PM

The Full article on Shelby Zucker who is currently enrolled as a Freshmen at Emory University!!!

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HARD WORK PAYING OFF!!!
9/1/13 - 12:26 PM

She went from a virtual unknown athletic skate boarder(who is a good skater by the way), to becoming one of the top players in the country. Through all her hard work Maria Backman has now made one of her first life changing decision. She is going to be studying/playing at the University of Michigan. After taking the visit she said she was "Overwhelmed by the size, the great academics programs, and the alumni. I want to be apart of something great after basketball, and I felt this would change my life completely."

Maria is a hard worker with a relentless drive to be great. She is an excellent student athlete who will excel in the classroom at the highest level. From Coach Rock, Coach Luck, and the whole New Heights family, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

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Sucess for some of the
8/31/13 - 12:30 PM

It was excellent year of basketball for the "YuNG". Two ladies won chips, the other will be there next year.. Spellman lost to "A" State Champ to Nazareth..Maria Backman(2014) capped off her excellent high school season with an empressive line of 24pts, 16rbs, 4ast, 4stls, 3blks.. She has been putting up stat lines like this all year is averaging, unofficially, 26ppg, 15rbg, 5apg, 4spg, 3bpg 3.7 G.P.A... Maria Has Committed to Michigan!!!!!!!!!

Tyler Raysor(2014) from Trenton Catholic had a great day as well by winning the Public B State Championship.. She had a great game with another double doulbe as well 16pts, 10rbs, 2stls, 2blks, and 5 ast..Tyler has been really passed the ball well all year..She doesnt panic, is under control, and she really runs the give in go well..She avg. about 6 assist in the playoffs but she believes she can still do more..Tyler wants to win the Prestigious T.O.C. and add to her State hardware.. Tyler Committed to Rhode Island

Tamara Simpson who stock rose during the second half of the season will be enjoying the IVY League life starting 2014..She will be attending Yale University and she is excited and proud as ever.. Tamara was a game changer when she played on against high level competition and will be looking to have a great season at Portledge..

With some adversity and coming together, making a run was the only focus of the Ford Falcons.. Aaliyah Jones(2014) willed her team to victorys against Loughlin and Ossisning.. Finishing the playoffs avg. 16pts, 7rbs, 4stls, 4ast , Jones was the catalist on defense. She got deflections, asisst off stleas, and provided energy when she was on the bench..Bishop Ford won their first State and Federation Titles in their schools History..AAliyah has not committed to anywhere yet but she has some great offers on the table..

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Great second half of the Viewing Period!!!
7/15/13 - 01:22 AM

Expectations are what everyone talks about before the 2nd viewing period.. From the interest/offers that have been presented, the girls have more than exceeded even their own expectations.. Known now to the AAU world as the "Comeback Kids" these ladies have shown that never giving up produces tangible results..

The game of the Summer so far took place at "Run 4the Roses".. Down 15with 3:21 left in the game, against SMAC Elite, the girls made a furious comeback to get a well deserved overtime win in front of more than 70 coaches, and screaming spectators as they watched in awe.. Their were other games that slipped away against good teams like Team Edge, Indian Elite, and Texas Prep but they stepped up with wins against Tennesse Flight-Alabama, FGB, and Oklahoma Magic.. All in all the girls did a wonderful job in the 2nd session of the viewing period and they have garnered several offers from BIG EAST, BIG12, SEC, both ACC'S, and some Mid Major schools..Next stop: Junior Nationals DC, ATL SummerSlam, PeachState Elite32, and BlueStar Nationals (Which is invite only!!!)

Maria Backman_Committed to MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Aaliyah Jones-Offers: VA-Tech, G-Tech, ECU, Seton Hall, VCU, Hofstra, Fordham, Butler, Bucknell, Oakland

Sydney Zambrotta-Offers: Syracuse, Rutgers, St Johns, Hofstra, Fordham, VA-Tech, West VA, Butler, Ole Miss, GW, Seton Hall, Cincinnati, Auburn

Kiah Gillespie-Offers: Michigan, West VA, Fordham, Hofstra, Seton Hall, Ole Miss, Indiana, St Johns, Miami, Cincinnati, VA-Tech, GW, Pitt

Tyler Raysor-Offers: UNF, Rhode Island, VCU, Davidson, Iona, Quinnipiac, Central Connecticut State

Dominique Ward-Offers: Ole Miss, Pitt, Maine, VCU, Hofstra

Tamara Simpson-Offers: St Johns, Hofstra, Yale

Taylor Williams-Offers: Manhattan, Sacred Heart

Oluwaseun Adeniji-Offers: Manhattan, LIU, U Albany(Potential)

Jasmine Sina-Interest: Marist, U Penn, NorthEastern/Western, Colgate, Siena

Janicha Diaz-Interest: Jacksonville, UMass, NC A&T

Katcia Perryman-Interest: Louisville, Cincinnati, St Johns, Hofstra, Fordham, Seton Hall, Pitt, Alabama, U Conn, NC State, GW

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Few Days Away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6/27/13 - 09:02 PM

Final Roster:

Maria Backman: Verbally committed to the University of Michigan...(Unlimited Potential,Can Score/Shoot/Pass/Defend,Extremely Athletic,Great Work Ethic,Gets Better Everytime she Plays)

Tyler Raysor: Interst/Offers- NC State,Maryland,Hofstra,VCU,Davidson,Rhode Island,Wagner.... (Great Hands,Skilled around the Basket,Excellent rebounder, Great Pick Setter, Never Stops Getting Better)

Aaliyah Jones: Interest/Offers-Louisville,Va Tech,VCU,ECU,Seton Hall,Butler,Providence,Georgia Tech,Hofstra... (Non-Stop motor,High Basketball IQ,Great Defender,Excellent Scorer, Great shooter/Range, Leader)

Sydney Zambrotta: Interest/Offers-Syracuse,Rutgers,Penn State,Louisville,Hofstra,St Johns,West VA,.... (Improved free throw shooter,Deep Range, Improved defender,Excellent penetrator,Relentless)

Dominique Ward: Interest/Offers-St Johns,Maryland,Louisville,VA Tech,VCU,Ole Miss,UCF....(Excellent Defender/Help Defender, Unreal Athleticism,Versitile Offensively,Excelllent Rebounder)

Oluwaseun Adeniji: Interest/Offers- Manhattan,LIU,Iona,Wagner,Siena,Delaware....(Great Rebounder,Excellent Footwork,A Ton of Low Post Moves,Continues to get better,GymRat)

Janicha Diaz: Interest/Offers:Jacksonville,NC A&T,ECU,FIU....(Excellent Defender,Good Ball Handling Ability,Nice Low Post Game,Has 3point Range)

Kiah Gillespie: Interest/Offers-Seton Hall,West VA,Fordham,St Johns,Maryland,Hofstra,Miami...(Can Play Every Position Well,Excellent Rebounder/Passer/Shooter,Serious Low Post Game,Great Athleticism)

Tamara Simpson: Interest/Offers-Yale,Harvard,Colgate,Northeastern,Delaware,ECU,Princeton....(Relentless on the Boards,Excellent Finisher,Non-Stop Motor,Great Speed,Very Athletic)

Jasmine Sina: Interest/Offers-North Eastern/Western,Colgate,Seton Hall,Marist,Delaware State....(Leader,Poised,Excellent Defender,Great Spot Up Shooter,High Basket Ball IQ)

Taylor Williams: Interest/Offers-Delaware State,Hofstra,North Eastern,Colgate,Manhattan...(Shooter with Deep Range,Excellent Defender/Rebounder,Finishes Well Around the Basket,Vocal,Athletic)

Katcia Perryman: Interest/Offers-St Johns,Seton Hall,Louisville,Fordham,Hofstra,Mizzou,Rutgers... (2nd to None Athleticism,Grest Rebounder,Gazzelle Quick,Relentless Defender,FinishesVery Well)

 

 

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NEW HEIGHTS PICKS UP MORE HARDWARE!!!!!
4/30/13 - 02:21 PM

Congratulations to Maria Backman who was named Bronx Player of the Year as well as second team All City by the NY Daily News.. Maria averaged 26ppg,11rpg,3bpg.. Kudos to all her hard work and determination in proving if you put in the work the results will show. Dreams only come true if you make it happen and thats what Maria is experiencing when she picked up an offer from Powerhouse/BCS school Michigan as well as VA-Tech..

Congrats again from "YuNG &Tha Restless"/NH 17U Blue!!!

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"YuNG &Tha Restless" have great showing at Boo...
4/21/13 - 06:24 PM

Getting off to a great start is always good when it ends with a great finish.. NH Blue jumped all over the PA Comets in the first game and won by 35...The defense was intense which cause over 25TO's and led to a ton of fast break baskets.. In the 2nd game against Maryland Pride, a slow start, led to a 28-21 halftime lead..Tyler Raysor(Playing with hurt shoulder) took over.. She converted 2buckets,and grabbed every rebound ,it looked like it, for the rest of the game.. Maria Backman couldn't miss knocking down 3's and using an array of moves to exploit miss matches.. Mass Huskies were difficult with bigs who can shoot and run the floor.. On top of some terrible rebounding early, scoring seemed to take over..Thats when NYC/NYS Player of the year Aaliyah Jones took over.. An and1, 3pter, and two layups later finally put that game away.. On to the Playoffs where a new rivalry is about to hit the AAU Circuit..Team TakeOver, who beat YuNG at the Sparks Tournament, got another one by us again..Down 11-0, YuNG makes a run, cuts it to 16-8, then cut it to 22-28 when disater struck..Coming down on her jumpshot, Aaliyah Jones turned her ankle, and was unable to return..The Ladies played with a lot of heart and grit..It was a whos who of Universities watching the games..(Maryland,Notre Dame,St Johns,,Hofstra,UNC,ECU,Michigan,West Virginia,Florida,NC State,Butler,Bucknell,Iowa State, and many) Player of the weekend was a tie going with Aaliyah Jones & Maria Backman... Most Improved Player was Sydney Zambrotta.Although young, she has got to be 1of the deadliest shooters in the country, PERIOD!!!! Warrior Award goes to Tyler Raysor who pounded in the paint, despite an injured shoulder, and some questionable officiating... Next stop Hoop Group May 18-19...

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The $eason starts NoW!!!!
4/17/13 - 12:44 AM

For any travel team, Rose Classic is how u prepare your team for the AAU season and the very first test is usually Boo Williams Nike Invitational...Some have gotten/lost scholarships due to their play at this event..You have to bring your "A" game, no matter what bracket your ..These are the brackets for all our teams: YuNG &Tha Restless/NH Blue (E1-Jo Smith Bracket) Friday 1pm Boo 15-5 Sat 10:30 Hampton Hs Sat 4pm Passage MS.............. New Heights 16 White-Toro Pacific (E1) Fri 10:30 Denbigh Comm Ctr Sat 9:20 Bethel HS Sat 6:30 Boo-15-2................... NH NYC 15U-Harold Marquis Jackson (A2) Fri..10:40 Boo-15-5 Sat..8am Menchville HS Sat..1:20 Passage HS.................... NH NYC 14U Chez Bob Myers (G3) Fri..4pm Boo-15-7 Sat..12pm Denbigh Comm Ctr Court 2 Sat..5:20 Den Comm Ctr Court 1......................... NH NYC 13U Corey Fri..1:20 Boo-15-1 Sat..8am Heritage HS Sat 6:40 Huntington MS............................. If any changes occur the site will be updated immediately... Good Luck to all the teams participating!!!!!!!

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What a Difference a Year Makes!!!
3/25/13 - 02:40 PM

Controversy, suspension, distractions, would have been a good enough excuse not to sweep all the championship trophies.. No excuses for Bishop Ford or Aaliyah Jones.. Ford capped off a tumultuous year by beating MSG Varsity #1 Ossining and their star player Saniya Chong to capture the NYS Federation Title for the first time in Ford history.. To add to the greatness, Aaliyah Jones was named MVP, NYC player of the year, and Bishop Ford finished #6 in the country... When asked how she felt i believe the quote was "We are #1 in everything, we were underestimated always, but now were #1 in everything, NYC NYS, everything!!!" Jones has garnered interest from Louisville, St Johns, Michigan, Georgetown,Seton Hall, East Carolina, Providence, Butler, Bucknell......Congrats and Continued success...

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Excellent Article by nj.com on Tyler Raysor
3/13/13 - 05:55 PM

This article is a testament to hard work,dedication, and getting better.. Good job Tyler!!!!

 

Raysor's work ethic shines through for Mikes with 21 points, 19 rebounds

 

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Ford still defying all odds!!!
3/3/13 - 05:35 PM

Now with all the adversity Bishop Ford has gone through in the past month, they have pulled together to win the Brooklyn Queens CHSAA Championship beating #1seed Molloy 51-45..It was a great game with the lead switching 6times in 2minutes.. "YuNG &Tha Restless" standout Aaliyah Jones(2014) took over the game with 2:53 left scoring 8points with two huge free-throws and a rebound to secure the game.."My teammates kept me focus and had the confidence in me to make the plays i made at the end.I picked up my 4th foul and Lewis(St Johns 2014) took over the load and kept our team in it..We wanted to win this for Ford and I am very proud of our team for showing a lot of heart..Now on to the States!!!" Aaliyah has drawn interest from some of the top universities in the country and has not thought about a decision yet. St Johns, Louisville, Butler, Bucknell, Seton Hall, Hofstra, East Carolina,NC State, NC A&T, have all shown interest...

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Female Athlete of the Week...A Star shines bright on/off the court!!!!
3/3/13 - 01:00 PM

Good thing her mother has plenty of experience in cheering because Tyler Raysor has given her mom lots of good things to shout about. “She’s been the No. 1 supporter for me,” said Raysor who is a standout student-athlete at Trenton Catholic Academy. “She definitely was athletic, she did all the sports, including a little bit of basketball – and she was a cheerleading coach at Seton Hall for 24 years.” With her mother Diane cheering her on, Raysor plays a lot of basketball. “Basketball is year-round,” said Raysor, who has been named as The Times’ Female Athlete of the Week. She is one of the top players for the Iron Mikes (20-6) who recently captured their fourth consecutive Mercer County Tournament title and are still in the quest for a state championship this season. Raysor had 10 points in the 52-37 victory over St. Joseph’s of Hammonton Friday evening. The win advanced TCA to the Non-Public South Jersey B semifinals tomorrow against top-seeded Roselle Catholic. A victory would put the Mikes in Wednesday’s SJ title game at Jackson Liberty High. She also tied for game-high scoring honors with 18 points versus Wardlaw-Hartridge in a 67-41 opening-round win last Wednesday. The days are long but satisfying for the resident of Lawnside in Camden County. “It’s all about time management, because I live so far away,” said Raysor, an Honors student whose GPA hovers near 4.0. “I live in south Jersey but my school is in central Jersey. Traveling part of the way by car and the rest by bus, it takes her about an hour to get from her home to the TCA campus in Hamilton. “You can definitely read and do homework,” she says. She did her research before deciding to become an Iron Mike. “It came down to me hearing about them so much,” Raysor said referring to the school’s basketball prowess. “It was Trenton Catholic this and Trenton Catholic that. You just always heard about them. And, I heard about them in south Jersey and that meant they must have been a big thing (statewide). “They were always winning and I wanted to be on a winning team. Being here, with this coaching staff, was going to be a better situation for me.” She immersed herself in school academically and athletically. “School is great,” said Raysor, a recent Student of the Month honoree. She also plays AAU basketball. “Basketball never stops,” she said. “I definitely need something to do. I can’t just stay home. It doesn’t feel right.” The 6-foot-2-inch junior forward has already piqued the interest of coaches from several universities. “I’m going to look all over for my college,” Raysor said. “I’m not going to limit where I want to go. My (family and friends) will follow me.” Led by her mom, they’ll support her, cheering all the way. Contact Mary Ann Tarr at matarr@njtimes.com

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Jersey Playoffs and T.O. C. Information...
2/28/13 - 07:03 PM

Trenton Catholic won their first round playoff games last night.. Tyler Raysor finished with a team high 18pts 10rbs.. As reported by NJ Times Ray Clark: TCA jumped out to a 10-2 lead to start the game after a put-back by the Mikes’ Tyler Raysor. Forward Erin Garner took over from there, scoring eight points, while Isis Young chipped in with seven, as the Mikes took a 23-6 lead after the first quarter. The winners extended their lead to 29-6 after another Raysor rebound and score with 4:59 left before the half. “We never underestimate anybody, so we wanted to come out hard and play TCA basketball,” said TCA’s Raysor, who finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the win. “I came out and had my head in it, because this is the playoffs, and it’s one and done. And yesterday could have been our last practice, so we just take one game at a time, and we’ve got to play hard from the start and let them know that this is our house and nobody’s going to come in here and beat us.” NJ Times Ray Clark nj.com

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Just a couple of highlights!!!!!
2/26/13 - 03:55 PM

These are a set of highlights located on msgvarsity.com for all those that want to see what these girls are made of...I will have more Highlights of the ladies real soon.. These are just a few we found floating around..

 

Aaliyah Jones: Ford vs Riverdale Baptist

http://www.msgvarsity.com/s/5osk

Ford Vs Molloy Highlights

http://www.msgvarsity.com/s/5l9S

Lauren "Boogie" Brozoski (Honorary Member)

http://www.msgvarsity.com/s/5qyo

Kiah Gillespie (Capital Prep 2014)

http://youtu.be/-hsARGunWfk

This is an article on the top 15 teams in NY which include #12Cardinal Spellman(Maria Backman 2014), #3Bishop Ford (Aaliyah Jones 2014), and #6Curtis HS (Oluwasean Adeniji 2014) also from MSGVARSITY.COM

http://www.msgvarsity.com/brooklyn-bronx/nyc-girls-basketball-power-rankings-2-26-1.1410583

 

 

 

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Numbers Never Lie!!!!!!
2/23/13 - 07:02 PM

With playoffs around the corner players are putting the finishing touches on their seasons with some outstanding numbers!!! Maria Backman(Spellman 2014) capped off a great statistical year with a career day against St. John the Villa.. Maria poured in 40pts 15rbs 5ast 2stl 2blk for Cardinal Spellman and go into the playoffs with a very high seed... Congratulations to her and Spellman, good luck in the playoffs.. A new Honorary member of the "YuNG &Tha Restless" Kiah Gillespie(Capital Prep 2014) had an outstanding game before her playoff run as well..She put up numbers to the tune of 25pts 16stl 6stl 4blk to lock in the #1 seed in the conference and #2 in the state of Connecticut!!! "YuNG &Tha Restless" would like to congratulate theses 2ladies..Keep up the great work.. Follow Maria Backman on Twitter( @MJBackman24 ) and Kiah Gillespie ( @Kiah15Gillespie )

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