I found a video clip of Dwight Miller training with Olajuwon. It's from before his senior year, so it's older, but it should give you a good grasp on what type of player he is, that is a face up power forward.
http://blogs.chron.com/prepsports/2007/07/video_dwight_miller_of_st_pius.html
and a shorter one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wYGQAyTfZA
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Cassin Diggs
As has been known for a few days now, Cassin Diggs is no longer part of the University of Pittsburgh basketball program. We were informed several months ago that he would not be returning. We didn't know why until today.
Diggs was pushed out starting early in the season. The reports of an injury were grossly over played, according to someone close to the team. He did have blisters that bothered him, but they healed early in the season. His reason for not playing was simple; he didn't have the ability.
Diggs got caught up in a numbers game. He was recruited over by players, DeJuan Blair and Gary McGhee, from his own class. When it became apparent Pitt would need an extra scholarship, he was the odd man out.
This isn't a rare occurrence in D-1 basketball. Teams across the nation ask players to move on, either by transfer or by graduation.
Diggs was pushed out starting early in the season. The reports of an injury were grossly over played, according to someone close to the team. He did have blisters that bothered him, but they healed early in the season. His reason for not playing was simple; he didn't have the ability.
Diggs got caught up in a numbers game. He was recruited over by players, DeJuan Blair and Gary McGhee, from his own class. When it became apparent Pitt would need an extra scholarship, he was the odd man out.
This isn't a rare occurrence in D-1 basketball. Teams across the nation ask players to move on, either by transfer or by graduation.
JamFest Target updates
Pitt may be close to a commitment for 2009. It is uncertain which player is close, but they can be attributed to Coach Herrion.
Lets look at how some Pitt Targets did at the JamFest:
Dante Taylor-6'8" Power Forward
-Taylor played like a man-possessed all weekend. He has lost some weight and appears to be in better shape. Taylor was solid all-around, but was really explosive on the glass. His ability to get off the floor was evident on both ends of the court. He was called a pogo stick for his ability to continue to jump and attack the glass. A lot of the college coaches in the audience believe he hasn't reached his full potential yet. As with a lot of schools, he is a top target for Pitt.
Dom Cheek-6'5" Shooting Guard
-Cheek was really impressed with Pittsburgh, both the school and the city. Right now Villanova is pursuing him hard, and they seem to be the only one making major efforts towards him. The talk around the coaches was that he is a potential McDonald's All-American and a top 10 player nationally. Cheek is good friends with incoming Pitt recruit Travon Woodall and Woodall is working Cheek hard.
Lets look at how some Pitt Targets did at the JamFest:
Dante Taylor-6'8" Power Forward
-Taylor played like a man-possessed all weekend. He has lost some weight and appears to be in better shape. Taylor was solid all-around, but was really explosive on the glass. His ability to get off the floor was evident on both ends of the court. He was called a pogo stick for his ability to continue to jump and attack the glass. A lot of the college coaches in the audience believe he hasn't reached his full potential yet. As with a lot of schools, he is a top target for Pitt.
Dom Cheek-6'5" Shooting Guard
-Cheek was really impressed with Pittsburgh, both the school and the city. Right now Villanova is pursuing him hard, and they seem to be the only one making major efforts towards him. The talk around the coaches was that he is a potential McDonald's All-American and a top 10 player nationally. Cheek is good friends with incoming Pitt recruit Travon Woodall and Woodall is working Cheek hard.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Pitt Jam Fest: April 18th-20th
We're going to look at the Jam Fest leading up to the event.
The Petersen Events Center will be the host center for the Pitt Jam Fest. The event kicks off Friday, April 18th and runs thru Sunday, April 20th.
Teams from 15 different states, the District of Colombia and Canada will be involved. We've got the list of teams from www.hoopgroup.com.
From CAN: Grassroots Canada, M33M Bounce, TW Blue Hounds
From CT: Connecticut Basketball Club, M33M Express
From DE : Delaware Panthers
From DC: DC Assault, DC Blue Devils
From FL : Florida Rams, Team Elevation
From IL: Full Package Athletics, Old Gold Basketball, Team Illinois
From IN: Blessed IJN, Indiana Elite, Indiana Premier, Spiece Indy Heat, Spiece Gym Rats
From MA: Expressions, Hit Squad Huskies, Mass Rivals, New England Playaz, Team Boston Elite
From MD: Baltimore Select, Baltimore Stars, Cecil Kirk, Hoop Magic, Severna Park, Triple Threat, Washington Shock, WPC Elite
From MI : R.E.A.C.H. Legends
From MO: Team Missouri
From NJ: Central Jersey Hawks, CJEOTO, Jersey Shore Warriors, JJ Hoops, New Jersey Roadrunners, New Jersey Shoreshots, Playaz Basketball Club, Team BOSS, Team Jersey Elite, Team NJ ABC, NJ Ballaz
From NY: Albany City Rocks, GC Ballers, Harlem Kings, Juice All Stars, Long Island Rising Stars, M33M GC Ballers, New York Elite, New York Gauchos, New York Panthers, Upstate Basketball
From OH: AIM High, All Ohio Force, D1 Greyhounds, Ohio Basketball Club, Ohio Gators, Queen City Prophets, Squash All Beefs, Team CBIZ, Team Dayton Ballers
From PA: Basketball Stars of America, Hunting Park Warriors, Pittsburgh Storm, Positive Image, Renegades Black, Team Final, Team Kobe, Washington Warriors
From VA: Boo Williams, East Coast Fusion, GESUS Ball, Lynchburg Hoops
From WI: Next Level Elite, Terry Porter Elite
The Petersen Events Center will be the host center for the Pitt Jam Fest. The event kicks off Friday, April 18th and runs thru Sunday, April 20th.
Teams from 15 different states, the District of Colombia and Canada will be involved. We've got the list of teams from www.hoopgroup.com.
From CAN: Grassroots Canada, M33M Bounce, TW Blue Hounds
From CT: Connecticut Basketball Club, M33M Express
From DE : Delaware Panthers
From DC: DC Assault, DC Blue Devils
From FL : Florida Rams, Team Elevation
From IL: Full Package Athletics, Old Gold Basketball, Team Illinois
From IN: Blessed IJN, Indiana Elite, Indiana Premier, Spiece Indy Heat, Spiece Gym Rats
From MA: Expressions, Hit Squad Huskies, Mass Rivals, New England Playaz, Team Boston Elite
From MD: Baltimore Select, Baltimore Stars, Cecil Kirk, Hoop Magic, Severna Park, Triple Threat, Washington Shock, WPC Elite
From MI : R.E.A.C.H. Legends
From MO: Team Missouri
From NJ: Central Jersey Hawks, CJEOTO, Jersey Shore Warriors, JJ Hoops, New Jersey Roadrunners, New Jersey Shoreshots, Playaz Basketball Club, Team BOSS, Team Jersey Elite, Team NJ ABC, NJ Ballaz
From NY: Albany City Rocks, GC Ballers, Harlem Kings, Juice All Stars, Long Island Rising Stars, M33M GC Ballers, New York Elite, New York Gauchos, New York Panthers, Upstate Basketball
From OH: AIM High, All Ohio Force, D1 Greyhounds, Ohio Basketball Club, Ohio Gators, Queen City Prophets, Squash All Beefs, Team CBIZ, Team Dayton Ballers
From PA: Basketball Stars of America, Hunting Park Warriors, Pittsburgh Storm, Positive Image, Renegades Black, Team Final, Team Kobe, Washington Warriors
From VA: Boo Williams, East Coast Fusion, GESUS Ball, Lynchburg Hoops
From WI: Next Level Elite, Terry Porter Elite
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