Duke Basketball Recruit Stats Tracker: Version 2.0
By Chad Lykins — The future for the Duke Blue Devils looks incredibly bright as they have picked up two commitments from two of the best scorers on the high school level in Rasheed Sulaimon (2012) and Matt Jones (2013). It won’t stop with just those two as the Blue Devils are in hot pursuit of 2012 prospects Shabazz Muhammad, Tony Parker, Ricardo Gathers & as of last week Amile Jefferson (who was extended an offer on Sunday) and 2013 prospects Jabari Parker & Julius Randle.
Here at DukeHoopBlog.com, I will be following each of the 6 players above very closely through their junior and senior seasons. Check out their numbers listed below for game by game stats (as I have researched) for each player:
Rasheed Sulaimon – Strake Jesuit (14-3) – 2012 Commit
Scoring Average: 26.2 ppg
11/14 vs. Jones – 92-67 W – 36 Pts.
11/18 vs. Dallas Jesuit – 72-67 W – 20 Pts.
11/22 vs. Wheatley – 87-75 W – 29 Pts.
11/26 vs. Lamar Consolidated – 64-43 W – 26 Pts.
11/29 vs. St. Thomas – 61-49 W – 20 Pts.
12/1 vs. Oakland Tech – 80-42 W – 28 Pts.
12/2 vs. Sheldon – 87-73 W – 26 Pts.
12/3 vs. Jesuit – 55-68 L – 21 Pts.
12/6 vs. Cypress Lakes – 66-67 L – 35 Pts.
12/12 vs. Chavez – 73-47 W – 32 Pts.
12/17 vs. Seven Lakes – 83-62 W – 32 Pts.
12/20 vs. Langham Creek – 74-73 W – 30 Pts.
12/28 vs. Garner – 63-76 L – 13 Pts.
12/29 vs. Wheeler – 70-63 W – 29 Pts.
12/30 vs. Middle Creek – 54-39 L – 21 Pts.
1/3 vs. Cinco Ranch – 52-41 W – 22 Pts.
1/6 vs. Morton Ranch – 59-52 W – 25 Pts.
Matt Jones – Desoto (19-4) – 2013 Commit
Scoring Average: 18.9 ppg
11/14 vs. Dunbar – 85-56 W – 15 Pts.
11/17 vs. Manvel – 52-32 W – 15 Pts.
11/17 vs. Westlake – 59-55 W – 16 Pts.
11/18 vs. Berkner – 67-64 W – 19 Pts.
11/18 vs. FB Bush – 73-63 W – 35 Pts.
11/19 vs. FM Marcus – 42-55 L – 6 Pts.
11/22 vs. Richland – 40-41 L – 14 Pts.
11/26 vs. Wheeler – 65-42 W – 29 Pts.
12/1 vs. Fort Trimble Tech – 63-43 W – 14 Pts.
12/2 vs. Arlington – 66-26 W – 16 Pts.
12/3 vs. South Grand Prairie – 68-56 W – 30 Pts.
12/3 vs. Arlington Seguin – 67-57 W – 20 Pts.
12/6 vs. Conrad – 69-58 W – 24 Pts.
12/9 vs. Duncanville – 67-50 – 28 Pts.
12/13 vs. Pinkston – 63-35 W – 18 Pts.
12/20 vs. Trinity Christian – 59-39 W – 4 Pts.
12/28 vs. Coppell – 77-39 W – 22 Pts.
12/29 vs. Plano West – 46-53 L – 4 Pts.
12/30 vs. North Crowley – 61-43 W – 17 Pts.
12/30 vs. FM Marcus – 42-58 L – 24 Pts.
12/31 vs. Ennis – 51-37 W – 16 Pts.
1/3 vs. University – 51-41 W – 21 Pts.
1/7 vs. Lovejoy – 73-37 W – 27 Pts.
Beach Ball Classic Starts Today in Myrtle Beach
While Duke recruits Rasheed Sulaimon and Theo Pinson will be playing in Raleigh this week, three other high school ballers high on Duke’s most wanted list will be down in Myrtle Beach competing in the Beach Ball Classic Tournament.
Shabazz Muhammad (2012), Julius Randle (2013), and Jahlil Okafor (2014) are all taking part in the event so if you’re in the area be sure to head over to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center to watch these guys in action.
If you’re not in the area, BeachBallClassic.com has live streams of all the games so you won’t have to miss the games if you can’t be in Myrtle.
To catch these three guys in action, be sure to go here at the following times: Read more
Duke Basketball Recruit Stats Tracker
By Chad Lykins — The future for the Duke Blue Devils looks incredibly bright as they have picked up two commitments from two of the best scorers on the high school level in Rasheed Sulaimon (2012) and Matt Jones (2013). It won’t stop with just those two as the Blue Devils are in hot pursuit of 2012 prospects Shabazz Muhammad, Tony Parker & Ricardo Gathers and 2013 prospects Jabari Parker & Julius Randle.
Here at DukeHoopBlog.com, I will be following each of the 5 players above very closely through their junior and senior seasons. Check out their numbers listed below for game by game stats (as I have researched) for each player:
Rasheed Sulaimon – Strake Jesuit (10-2) – 2012 Commit
Scoring Average: 27.9 ppg
11/14 vs. Jones – 92-67 W – 36 Pts.
11/18 vs. Dallas Jesuit – 72-67 W – 20 Pts.
11/22 vs. Wheatley – 87-75 W – 29 Pts.
11/26 vs. Lamar Consolidated – 64-43 W – 26 Pts.
11/29 vs. St. Thomas – 61-49 W – 20 Pts.
12/1 vs. Oakland Tech – 80-42 W – 28 Pts.
12/2 vs. Sheldon – 87-73 W – 26 Pts.
12/3 vs. Jesuit – 55-68 L – 21 Pts.
12/6 vs. Cypress Lakes – 66-67 L – 35 Pts.
12/12 vs. Chavez – 73-47 W – 32 Pts.
12/17 vs. Seven Lakes – 83-62 W – 32 Pts.
12/20 vs. Langham Creek – 74-73 W – 30 Pts.
Matt Jones – Desoto (14-2) – 2013 Commit
Scoring Average: 18.9 ppg
11/14 vs. Dunbar – 85-56 W – 15 Pts.
11/17 vs. Manvel – 52-32 W – 15 Pts.
11/17 vs. Westlake – 59-55 W – 16 Pts.
11/18 vs. Berkner – 67-64 W – 19 Pts.
11/18 vs. FB Bush – 73-63 W – 35 Pts.
11/19 vs. FM Marcus – 42-55 L – 6 Pts.
11/22 vs. Richland – 40-41 L – 14 Pts.
11/26 vs. Wheeler – 65-42 W – 29 Pts.
12/1 vs. Fort Trimble Tech – 63-43 W – 14 Pts.
12/2 vs. Arlington – 66-26 W – 16 Pts.
12/3 vs. South Grand Prairie – 68-56 W – 30 Pts.
12/3 vs. Arlington Seguin – 67-57 W – 20 Pts.
12/6 vs. Conrad – 69-58 W – 24 Pts.
12/9 vs. Duncanville – 67-50 – 28 Pts.
12/13 vs. Pinkston – 63-35 W – 18 Pts.
12/20 vs. Trinity Christian – 59-39 W – 4 Pts.
Jabari Parker Fall 2011 Highlights
Parker has been called the best high school basketball player regardless of class by a few analysts and scouts. The 6’8″ swingman can play inside and out at either forward spot and would be a matchup problem at either guard position. Duke is recruiting him heavily and by some reports have the inside track to gain his commitment. That means absolutely nothing at this stage of his recruitment though but he is certainly a player to keep an eye on in the junior class.
Check out these highlights from City League Hoops after the jump. Read more
2013 Standout Jabari Parker Named USA Hoops Athlete of the Year
Duke target and #1 player in the 2013 class Jabari Parker was recently named the USA Hoops Athlete of the year. Parker, who helped the U16 USA team win a gold medal this summer, is the youngest player to ever recieve such honors. “This award is really big, being the youngest to win it is special because of all the great players that have played in USA Basketball, my hard work is paying off.” Parker said.
The 6’7 junior from Chicago, Illinois led Team USA to a 5-0 record and gold medal averaging 15.4 points per game (second best on team USA) and 6.4 rebounds per game. Parker was also named MVP of the 2011 FIBA Americas U16 Championship, and poured in 27 points againts Brazil in the preliminalry round, which is a USA U16 record.
Parker is one of the most highly sought after players in the country regardless of class or position. He is set apart from other players by his combination size, skill, versatility, intelligence, athleticism and maturity. Parker currently holds an offer from Duke as well as North Carolina, Kansas, Illinois, Washington, Michigan State, Missouri, BYU, Connecticut, Ohio State and Utah. Read more
Duke Fan’s Viewing Guide: 2011-12 ESPNHS Basketball Showcase
The 2011-12 GEICO ESPNHS Basketball Showcase will feature 16 televised games plus a skills competition which will include a slam dunk and 3-point shooting contest on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN3.
Duke fans should have very heavy interest in this year’s Basketball Showcase as such targets as Shabazz Muhammad, Tony Parker, Jabari Parker, and Julius Randle will be on display.
The full schedule is posted below along with some notes on the above players including their respective high school. See just below each player’s name for their schedule during the showcase or look for their shade of Duke Blue in the main listings. The marquee matchup is no doubt Jabari Parker’s Simeon vs. Tony Parker’s Miller Grove. These two are very, very high on Duke’s priority list. Read more
Duke 2013 Recruiting: Julius Randle
Wondering about the prospects Duke is looking at in 2013? Julius Randle is one and a major one. Randle is ranked #3 in ESPNU’s Super 60 at 6’9 225. He’s a dynamic, powerful, and a relentless rim attacking power forward from Dallas, Texas. The 6’9 power forward has a variety of scoring moves, can finish through contact and likes to face up defenders and attack the basket. He owns his area rebounding wise, is a defensive presence and is one of the premiere athletes that the 2013 class has to offer.
Recently, Randle and his high school basketball team, Prestonwood Christian Academy, participated in the 3rd annual Thanksgiving Hoopfest. Prestonwood matched up against North Carolina State Wolfpack commit, Rodney Purvis, and Upper Room Christian Academy yesterday. Prestonwood went on to a victory, 81-58, as Randle scored 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. Prestonwood moved to 2-0 on the season thus far this season, while Randle is averaging 21.0 ppg.
Below is video from the matchup at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest between Prestonwood and Upper Room. Read more
2013 Sharpshooter Matt Jones Commits To Duke
Hailing from DeSoto, Texas and an unbelievable long range shooter, 2013 shooting guard Matt Jones has given his verbal commitment to Duke. Matt went on an unofficial visit to Durham during the Countdown to Craziness festivities, accompanying Rasheed Sulaimon on his official visit. Just like the Duke coaching staff did with Rasheed, they made Jones a focus of the weekend and it had the same results. Check out some highlights from BallIsLife.com.
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2013 Recruit Jabari Parker Highlights
The #1 recruit in the class of 2013, Jabari Parker, has many highlights videos online. These newest clips are fresh from the Adidas Fab 48 in Las Vegas. The smooth wing forward shows off the versatility that has led a number of elite programs to offer him a scholarship, including your Duke Blue Devils. He’s already been on campus once (last season.) Look for him to make some more appearances in Durham this year as Coaches Krzyzewski and Collins have utilized their Chicago connections to develop a great relationship with Jabari and his dad Sonny, a mainstay in the Chicago basketball world.
Enjoy the highlights below and follow Jabari on twitter @JabariParker22: Read more
Brannen Greene On Campus Today
Class of 2013 SF, Brannen Greene, is set to take an unofficial visit at Duke today. The 6’7 Greene is currently ranked inside the top 20 in two of the three major recruiting services, Scout and ESPN.
Greene who is out of Forsyth, GA is a high level offensive player. He is a very dynamic scorer, who possesses a beautiful stroke from the outside. He is at his best when attacking in transition. He is also a good athlete with a very solid mid-range game to boot. He is able to attack the rim and finish through contact.
Greene exhibits the qualities that high majors love including size, athleticism, and very advanced skill level. His game has become a coaches favorite and it showed as soon as coaches were allowed to contact recruits graduating in 2013.
Among those schools that were in touch with Greene were Duke, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Harvard, Florida State, North Carolina State, Seton Hall, Tennessee, Memphis, Stanford, Florida, Xavier, Alabama, Kansas, Depaul, Wake Forest, Georgia Tech, Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State, Boston College, and Indiana. Louisville, Kentucky, and Connecticut are also currently showing interest in Greene as well.
He currently holds scholarship offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Marquette, Memphis, North Carolina State, Oklahoma, Providence, South Carolina, Virginia, and Xavier.
Greene’s current plan is to make a decision on his college choice before his junior season.
For the Twitter users out in the world, you can follow Brannen @b_greene14.
