Tickets for the sold-out rematch between Greensboro Day and Wesleyan will be impossible to come by, but you can still see the game. NetCast Sports Network will be broadcasting the game online at this link. This game will feature several future collegiate players as well as some of the top basketball prospects in the nation, including Christian Hairston (SF, 6’7, ’13) of Greensboro Day who has signed with Furman and his teammate Reggie Dillard (SG, 6’3, ’13) who has signed with Presbyterian. Greensboro Day has several other solid collegiate recruits such as Reed Lucas (SG, 6’4, 2013) which helped them remain undefeated until last week’s loss to Shannon Hale-led Christ School.

Wesleyan has guard JaQuel Richmond (PG, 6’1, ’14) who has offers from Indiana and Ohio State, Theo Pinson (SG/SF, 6’6, ’14) who has offers from North Carolina and Duke, Donovan Gilmore (SF/PF, 6’7, ’14) who has offers from several schools including College of Charleston, Trey Mitchell (SF, 6’7, 2013), a VMI commit and one of the top freshman in the nation, Harry Giles (SF, 6’8′, ’16) who has interest from Duke, UNC, NC State and Wake Forest.

Watch the game at this link, game time is 7 PM ET on February 5.

NetCast Sports broadcasts multiple games during the high school and AAU season, and while monthly subscribers will automatically have access to the game, NCSN has made available ‘day passes’ at a discounted price of $1.99.

Highlights and recap from the game between United Faith Christian Academy at Quality Education Academy. Features Alec Wintering, Nehemiah Mabson, Jordon Robinson, Hakeem Coney, Charles Wilson-Fisher, Pape Ndaiye, Benjamin Bennett and Ty Gadsden.

Kennedy Meeks, who recently committed to play his collegiate basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, talks about how he sees himself fitting in at UNC, and how he approaches the game.

BYU fans produce a Gangnam Style parody in hopes of luring top recruit Jabari Parker to play for the Cougars.

NC State continues their solid recruiting run over the past two years with their latest commitment, BeeJay Anya (C, 6’8″, 2013), who selected the Pack on Friday as the early signing period continues to roll along with more commits. Anya is a solid post player with physical presence, and he will add rebounding and strength in the frontcourt.

Isaiah Hicks, a UNC commit, shows some of the poise, athleticism and agility that makes him such a solid get for the Tar Heels.

This week, The Hoops Show takes on player rankings – do they matter, or are they just for fans?

Photo: MaxPreps

By Daniel Benjamin

Here’s a list of some of the top prospects in Pennsylvania, for the Class of 2014.

Ja’Quan Newton (Neumann-Goretti HS, Philadelphia): The six-foot-two, 180-pound guard is an all-around player as he can score, shoot, handle the ball and make plays. Newton has a knack of getting to the rim and is a good finisher. He is more of a slashing scoring guard but also has the ability to play the point due to above average decision-making.

Newton has offers from Georgetown, Miami, Rutgers, St. Joseph’s, Syracuse, Temple and Villanova. He has also garnered interest from La Salle, Pittsburgh, Temple and Villanova.

Shep Garner (Roman Catholic HS, Philadelphia): The 6-2, 180-pound shooting guard can also play the point. Garner has a good feel for the game and possesses sound leadership skills. He gets into the lane with ease and will kick the ball out to the open man.

Garner has received offers from Arizona, Florida, La Salle, Maryland, Penn St., Rutgers, Temple and Texas. He has also drawn interest from Kansas, North Carolina, Villanova and Xavier.

Conrad Chambers (Chester High School, Chester): The 5-10, 160-pound point guard is silky smooth and has the ability to break down defenders in the open and half court. Chambers can consistently knock down perimeter shots and quickly change directions with the ball. Defensively, he moves his feet well and knows how to guard his position.

Chambers has received offers from Drexel, Iowa St., Providence, Rutgers, Seton Hall and Temple. He has also drawn interest from Connecticut, Miami (FL) and St. John’s.

Troy Harper (Neumann-Gorretti HS, Philadelphia): The 6-1, 165-pound point guard is crafty point guard with swagger. Harper is athletic and possesses a good feel for the game.

Harper has an offer from Niagara.

Isaiah Washington (Williamsport HS, Williamsport): The 6-3, 175-pound shooting guard is a wiry leaper and possesses a dangerous perimeter shooting stroke. Washington is quick off the dribble and likes penetrate in to the lane. He is also a good distributor and has a decent mid-range game.

Washington committed to Penn St. on April 1, 2012. He also had offers from George Mason, James Madison and Saint Joseph’s.

Muhammad Ali Abdur Rahkman (Allentown): The 6-4 combo guard left Allentown Central Catholic following his sophomore year with his destination unknown. Abdur-Rahkman possesses good size and has the ability to defend multiple positions. He can get to the rim, as well as drive and kick.

Abdur-Rahkman has offers from Delaware and Houston. He has also gotten interest from SMU,Temple, Xavier and Wisconsin.

Jeanlee Baez (Allentown Central Catholic HS, Allentown): The six-foot-six, 210-pound forward is a skilled high- post player with some hops. Baez attacks the rim aggressively and is an excellent passer from the high post. He is automatic from 15-feet and in.

Baez has drawn interest from St. Francis (NY), St. Francis (PA), St. Peter’s and UMBC.

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In this episode, we’re talking about why Rodney Purvis and Shabazz Muhammad aren’t playing with their college teams yet, as well as analysis of Tyus Jones and P.J. Dozier, plus a look ahead to the Phenom 150.

By Marcus Shockley

No one was surprised when CIA Bounce advanced to the championship game; all week long the talk had been about how loaded the Canadian team was, led by Andrew Wiggins (SF, 6’7″, 2014), considered by most to be the best high school player on the continent. Wiggins is a player who we’ve been watching long before he was labeled as such; however, as I’ve said in the past, he has a pro first step that is deadly. A fluid superstar who has great length and agility, Wiggins already has tools that some professional basketball players lack. He still needs to work on his consistency with his shot, and he will need to add strength, but his quickness is incredible and he loves to use the spin move, in either direction, to free up a shot. He’s explosive and dynamic on the court and tracking as a NBA lottery pick, if not #1 overall.

The powerhouse player for the Oakland Soldiers was the versatile Aaron Gordon (PF, 6’9″, 2013) who was playing injured but continued to show that he might still lay claim to the top player in the 2013 class. Gordon has a balanced approach to the game, and is the kind of player that teams like to run the offense through, with the ball getting in his hands at least once during a possession; even if he’s not scoring, he can often find another player who might.

Kendall Smith (PG, 6’2″, 2013) ran the show for the Soldiers once again; Smith is a true point guard with a good first step and he has the ability to get to the bucket and score in traffic. CIA Bounce once again employed the talents of combo guard Tyler Ennis (PG/SG, 6’3″, 2013) a player who can run the team effectively but also plays very well off of the ball.

Other notable players included Jaylen Canty (PF, 6’8″, 2013) a post player for Oakland who has a light touch and showed a really good drop step. Jabari Bird (SG/SF, 6’6″, 2013) was active at all times and had some nice passes and deep shots to help build the Oakland early lead.

For much of the game it was a contest of wills between Wiggins and Gordon, who each wanted the ball in their hands to try and score or facilitate. At times they were directly matched up against each other. Oakland quickly ran out to decent lead, 27-15 with 1:33 remaining in the first half. After a three by Bird put the Soldiers up 32-26 in the second half, it was obvious that Wiggins became very focused on getting his team back in the game. Suddenly he became even more active, scoring multiple times down the floor or finding teammates, include one deft pass to Ennis for a dunk. Ennis’s transition slam tied the game 34-34.

With the game in contention, several players were instrumental in the battle for the title Xavier Rathan-Mayes (SG, 6’4″, 2013) of CIA Bounce was a stable player on the wing, handling the ball against pressure and hitting several big shots down the stretch. Stanley Johnson (SF, 6’7″, 2014) continued to be the emerging star who supported Gordon effectively, and working hard on the defense, often matched up with Wiggins.

As with most of the games of the EYBL Final Four, the game came down to the wire. Both teams traded the lead and CIA Bounce led 50-49 with 8 seconds remaining on the clock. After back-to-back timeouts, Oakland took possession of the ball, ran a screen for Bird, who launched a long two-pointer with 1.3 on the clock, and a foul was called. The fans and media erupted in the building, depending on which allegience they might have, as the contact seemed minimal.

Bird headed to the line and calmly hit his first free throw, tying the game, 50-50, then after a time out, sank the second shot to put Oakland up 51-50. Forced to heave a last second shot, Rathan-Mayes raced almost to half court and launched a good looking, but unfortunately errant, shot. Oakland players celebrated on the court while CIA quickly left the floor in obvious dejection, but both teams showed that they belonged in the title game.