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Houston was an all-city player and honorable mention
All-American at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia.
In his college years, Roland Houston played 105
career basketball games, averaging 12.8 points and 10 rebounds per game in his
senior season. Houston’s team ranked nationally two of the four seasons that
Houston played, and the team won 20 games in a season more than once.
Roland Houston was
invited as a guest speaker at the Under Armour Next Combine Series Held at St.
John's High School In Washington, D.C on April 30th. Houston is a former
basketball player at The University of Rhode Island. After graduation he played
pro basketball from 1982-96 in France, Spain, Israel, and Argentina.He later coached at La Salle, George Washington and George Mason. He spoke to
the players about what it means to be called "elite" and what it
takes to get to the next level and a player and person.
There is a saying in sports - "big time players make
big time plays in big time games." During the recent UA Next Combine Series
held in Washington DC at St. Johns College High School, 40 of the top players
in the country were invited to participate in the first of 6 regional combines
that will stretch the entire country.UA
will cumulate these combines with an opportunity for the top 24 players identified
to compete on one of the sport's biggest stages the UA Elite 24 Game held
annually in New York City. Below you see bigtime players doing what bigtime
players do – this is a sampling of the talent, names, skill level, and competition
UA is bringing to the table and it only looks to get better moving forward.Next stop?Columbus, Ohio May 14th 2016!
Recently media
outlets across the country announced the inaugural grassroots program entitled UA Next Combine Series designed to identify and select
the preeminent players in the 8th grade class of 2020.
As announced Under Armour beginning April 30th, 2016 in
Washington, DC at St. Johns College High School and continuing in Columbus, OH, Atlanta, GA, Houston,
TX, Los Angeles, CA and the Bay Area, CA. will evaluate 40-players at each
location providing player profiles that will be housed on the UAA website http://www.theuaassociation.com/
The
aforementioned site is visited frequently by the top colleges and institutions across
the country for a multitude of reason including but not limited to statistics,
schedules, player information, and upcoming events.This platform will provide the invited
players with maximum exposure as well as the opportunity to play in one of the nation’s
premier showcase events; the Elite 24 All-Star Game played on the Pier under
the Brooklyn Bridge.With every player
in attendance given the opportunity to compete in front of major shoe
representative the possibilities are limitless.
As part of
the identification process players in attendance will put through a series drills,
situational stations, and actual game play.UA Next Combine Series is
proud to announce the participation of one of America’s most experienced and
nationally renowned trainers Damin Altizer.Altizer will work directly with each player on the development of their
specific skill sets and provide the same level of expertise he has used to
train such players as:
I. Justin Anderson (Dallas Mavericks)
II. Frank Mason (Kansas University)
III. Troy Caupain (Cincinnati University)
IV. Bronco Caboclo (Toronto Raptors)
V. Mamadi Diakite (University of Virginia)
VI. Javin DeLauier (Duke University/ESPN #43)
VII. Christian Watford (Indiana/Indiana Pacers/International Pro)
VIII. Julius Randall (Los Angles Lakers)
VIIII. Phil Pressey (Phoenix Suns)
X. Thon Maker (Future NBA Lottery Pick)
XI. Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards)
And many more....
Recognized as one of the world’s leading basketball clinicians the
partnership with Under Armour and the UA Next Combine Series quickly
positions this event as one of the nation’s most complete basketball
institutions.Players will play against
the very best, be taught, trained, and coached by the very best, with the sole
purpose of becoming the very best players in the world – the journey begins for
the first 40-players selected April 30th 2016 in the nation’s
Capital.
Check out Damin Altizer below and join us in welcoming him to Under
Armour the exclusive UA Next Combine Series
The Elite 24 game
played annually on the tip of Pier 2, address Brooklyn Bridge Park, jutting
like a finger into the East River not a bad place for a basketball game especially
on the glistening hardwood court brought in by Under Armour. In the background you will find the Manhattan skyline
and the magnificant presence of the Brooklyn Bridge. Tugboats, water taxis, and
the odd old Yankee clipper ship plow the bottle-green surface of the river,
under a sky blue sky and a stand full of on-lookers.
This is the
location were the country’s best eighth-graders and high school players will be
put on display; decked head-to-toe in Under Armour apparel. Before anyone can
be indoctrinated and appear on the frontline of basketball exposer or ESPN for
that matter; one must survive the gauntlet of players at the regional combine
series.
In 2006 UA
introduced the event and the country to NBA players: Kevin Love, DeAndre
Jordan, Michael Beasley, Kyle Singler (street nickname “Shampoo”), Brandon
Jennings (Elite 24 single-game assist record holder), Tyreke Evans, J.J.
Hickson, Cole Aldrich (“Cole Play”), Jerryd Bayless (“Pay Up”), and Lance
Stephenson. The inaugural game was the focus of the documentary Gunnin’ for
That #1 Spot, directed by the late Adam “MCA” Yauch of the Beastie Boys.
Fourteen of the
top 100 high school players in the 2015 ESPN 100 were there, eight of them from
the top 20 — including Malik Newman, Stephen Zimmerman, and Jaylen Brown. Four
of the top-ranked players in the class of 2016 were there, including Thon
Maker, Josh Jackson, Jayson Tatum, and Harry Giles.
With six national
locations (Washington DC, Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Northern & Southern
California) and limited spots for this invite only event; Ohio has SOLD OUT,
Georgia already has a waiting list, and with less than 48-hours remaining for registration
into the DC Event which will provide each in attendance with a regional
specific shoe and apparel package the Under Armour Combine Series continues to
attract the best and brightest.Representatives expect the DC location to be sold out no later than
Monday April 11th and have already confirmed participation from some
of the nation’s highest rated middle school ballers.
Reports are that
some of the players to keep an eye on at the coming event(s):
6’10 (F) Zach
Loveday (OH), 6’4 (Wing) CJ Wilcher (PA), 6’8 (F) Andrew King (PA), 6’2 (PG)Quaran
McPherson (NY), 6’3 (PG) Okay Djamgouz (Canada), 6’2 (CG) Jordan Toles (MD), 5’9
(PG) Eden Davis, (DE), 6’7 (Wing) Nate Tabor (NY),5’9 (SG) RJ Davis (NY),6’3 (Wing) James Wilborn (MI), 6’6 (CG) Che Evans (MD), 6’9 (F) Elijah Evert
(NJ), 6’7 (Wing) Trey Hall (Conn)
Washington DC
registration closes shortly with limited spot remaining for more information
visit immediately – NOTE: this is an INVITATION ONLY EVENT – WAIT LISTED
PLAYERS WILL BE CONTACTED MONDAY APRIL 11th IF ANY SPOTS REMAIN
Malcom Dread just oozes potential at the wing position. The
willowy 3-man runs like a deer, handles the ball like a guard, and is
developing catapult-like explosiveness around the basket. We have noted a very quick 1st step and he
has a nice floater as well. He rebounds well inside and outside his area and
can lead the break due to his nifty handle and astute court vision. He handed
out a number of high-level passes this past weekend in Pennsylvania leading his
team with running mate Keno Lilly to a championship where he also showed he can
step out and knock down the 3-point shot.
Dread like his big-brother who is starring for the Gonzaga Purple
Eagles is developing into one of the elite wing prospects in the country. If he
is willing to work on extending his perimeter shooting range, ball skills and
decision making his upside is tremendous. WCAC schools, IAC schools, and a host
of others are monitoring his progress.
Myles Stute starred for Minneapolis Fab before dropping
anchor in the DMV; Stute immediately showed his tremendous and diverse
skill-set while standing a versatile 6’5.Stute is a combination forward that runs the floor and can finish well
around the rim.
He is an exceptionally good scorer that can hit the open
jumper well beyond the strip by spotting up or when he receives kick outs
created by dribble penetration – without question he must be considered one of the
best shooter in the class in the area. Stute has also shown the ability to hitting
the mid- range shots mostly off the catch but we have seen him work off the
deck as well. He clearly has three point
range and gets his share of area rebounds. He creates some match-up problems
because he can stretch the defense with his shot making ability especially when
he has a size advantage or when playing the power forward position.
Overall this combination forward has good upside. Myles
proved that he can also serve as a good pressure free ball handler and rebounds
well in his area. We like that he communicates, plays with good energy, effort
and competes each possession.Since he
is new to the area, we are such any institution would be interested in his
services but he is already spoken for – as Stute will be suiting up for the
Gonzaga Purple Eagles in Washington, DC.
Jake Koverman is long, broad, has terrific feet, and
high-level timing as well as one of the highest IQ’s we have seen for a middle
school player. His game is skill-based but considering the improvements we have
seen in his athleticism and quickness his ceiling is immense. A player who can guard multiple positions
with his improved lateral movement he has always excelled as a shot-blocker and
is a big contributor on both glasses.
He runs the floor like a deer with the frontline speed
improving each time we see him, his timing is impeccable around the rim when it
comes to getting his shot off where he uses an assortment of moves/fakes
including a very nice step-back combination. He has good hands and he can
finish in transition he has improved his release timing and release point on
his jump shot which he can shot out the arch. He plays with great energy,
doesn’t mind playing through contact, and may the Rodney Dangerfield in the DMV
area.There are simply not that many
players with transferable size and skill-set within the class of 2021 right now
– Koverman is one that has it and is quietly becoming one of the most asked about
rising 2021’s in the area by those that know what they are looking for and at.
Detwan Montague standing 6’6/6’7 with great length is considered by many to be the prospect with the most upside on a solid 2021 Team Thrill squad and one of the most intriguing players in the DMV; at this
juncture is a dominant shot-blocker with all the tools necessary to be a true
rim protector for years to come. He's quick off his feet with his first and
second jumps, has an innate sense of timing without fouling, and the ability to
get up to the top of the box.
He's equally quick rotating back to the rim, which allows
him to patrol wide radius's and still erase mistakes. Offensively, he is a work in progress and is still
very raw and is almost exclusively getting his own off the offensive glass. As his hands improve he has shown flashes of
being an exceptional finisher around the basket with the ability to chase down
the lob.He's capable of changing ends
extremely well and also has a lot of upside in pick and roll because of his
quickness and explosiveness. Montague is the type of kid who doesn't need many touches or points to impact a game, but for his development long term it would be wise to maximize his gifts.
Detwan plays on a
guard dominate team where is touches are limited, realizing his long-term developmental
value will be essential for this growth trajectory to be maximized.Has the physical tools, dexterity, size to be
considered one of the best prospect in the area as long as he is a focal point
of given the opportunity to mature into the player we believe he can be.
High School coaches looking for a point guard in the 2021
class look no further than Md. Playmakers lead guard Jalen Miller, underrated
quickness, deceptive athleticism, and high IQ are just some of the attributes
that define the budding star.He possesses a strong frame with solid length
and quick hands.
He has a great burst in the open court and he knows when to
pull it back to monitor the defense. He gets to the rim due to his elite
ability to use angles, make reads, along with his exceptional strength. In
addition, he has the vision to locate teammates for easy buckets. He keeps his
handle low and tight and is difficult to keep contained while penetrating.
Miller is a blur with the ball in his hands and his ability
to create tempo is virtually unmatched in the field of PGs. He is in the
discussion be the best pure point not only in the DMV but also be in the
national discussion. He is great at dribble penetrating and finding open
teammates for great shots. Miller will be a major recruit for all area high
schools if only for his IQ, physical tools, and his ability to make his
teammates better.If he were a little
more selfish he frankly could control the game from a scoring perspective too
and this is something he at some point must figure out – but his “make the
right play attitude” is a “bad habit” no coach will mind breaking.
Team Melo vs Baltimore United game rumored to not be played
There has been a growing “rivalry”,
or as much of one as there can be for two teams who have never actually played
each other.Baltimore based programs
Team Melo (Jordan Brand/NIKE) and Baltimore United (Under Armour) have tussled
for bragging rights, players, and any alternative measuring stick they can
find.
It is anticipated that a true
rivalry-type intensity will rear itself the first time these programs take the
court against each other and with some serious star power to boot; the game
will “settle” a lot of scores in the minds of players and Baltimoreans alike…at
least until the next match-up.
The other interesting battle that will
inevitably be discussed is the prominence of the brands.Who has the top talent and where does that
top talent play.There are some very
clear differences between the teams and brands and depending on the vantage point
from which you are looking each has some strong advantages and disadvantages in
comparison.
Yet, the time for talk is quickly coming
to an end – or so many may have thought.With the highly anticipated upcoming Session III of the UA Proving
Grounds Session taking place at Catholic University in Washington, DC this
coming weekend it was expected by many that Team Melo 2020 vs Baltimore United
2020 would finally face-off, right here in the DMV for all to see.
Not so fast my friends, sources
close the situation have intimated that this game WILL NOT be played
“It's a heated rivalry. It's always going to be that way so we have to get the
players and participants that [are going to be] down there for the love of the
game and not down there for other alternatives." stated an unnamed source
close to the situation.
So with only one session remaining
after this weekend’s tip-off the only remaining hope for a NIKE/UA match-up of
Melo vs United is in Carmelo’s second home in New York City….stay tuned because
the possibility remains that this group of young star may not step onto the
court to compete unless it’s at their respective high school.A very interesting proposition to say the
least or rather this is simply how things go would you are in the midst of a
local and national sneaker war.
This my friends is a lot bigger than
a lot of people think and there are many more things in play than anyone’s
wildest imagination – welcome Class 2020 to the high school side, you will see
very quickly it’s a very very different world.
