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Jim Hicks w/ Chicago Bulls coach Del Harris!
RCS SPORTS is without a doubt the #1 info source of Greater Houston Boys Basketball.  Thanks for all your support and motivation!   
Be sure to watch Jim Hicks (RCS Sports) LIVE on the net every week!
"THE BASKETBALL SHOW.com" (next show - Monday, August 4th).   Watch Jim Hicks live on the nation's first high school basketball internet tv talk show!   Click
www.thebasketballshow.com  to view previous shows!


Friday, July 18
JULY 31st: RCS SPORTS' UNSIGNED SENIOR & JUCO SHOWCASE! (4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER)
Unsigned Sr JUCO logo
Deadline to enter is July 22nd!
ATTN ALL UNSIGNED SENIORS, JUCO SOPHOMORES, & TRANSFERS desiring to play at the next level...
Don't miss out, and don't dare procrastinate!  This is the final opportunity to play in front of Division 1 coaches (legally).  Yes, this is an NCAA approved event!  Only (40) individual spots will be granted.  Fee is only $50 (each player will get 3 games).  Registration forms are available below for print.  Be sure to follow instructions carefully and promptly. 
This one day event will kick off 12pm, July 31st @ Houston Reagan HS (413 E. 13th,  Houston 77008).  For more info, send email to juco@usa.com

Handout: UNSIGNED SR & JUCO SHOWCASE reg forms!

"THE BASKETBALL SHOW.com" (**click here** to view this week's episode)

"TheBasketballShow.com" will return MONDAY AUGUST 4th, 9p-10:30 hosted by Jim Hicks (RCS Sports).   Phone lines will be open throughout the entire show - call  877-800-5255 or 713-772-5255.
(Click heading to watch) >>>>  LIVE IN STUDIO GUESTS!
- Houston Knights (1st place GMI Gold Division)
- Gabe Rogers (the state's hottest unsigned senior)
- Rodney Milum (Houston Hoopstars / Elsik HS)


ATTN:  ALL SUMMER COACHES & PARENTS!
If you feel your team / program has been ignored or neglected here's a very simple solution that is 100% guaranteed to get instant results! 
1. We recommend every team designate at least one parent / coach to go to the scorer's table immediately after every single game from this day forward.  (Think about something for a second... what is really the reason for keeping individual point totals this time of the year, if they're headed straight for the trash can at the end of the event?)
2. Write down the player point totals from your team along with the final score.  Email those results along with any other highlighted notes to
rcs@usa.com.
3. We promise it will be posted either on the home page, summer ball events, or in the VIP ROOM for all the college coaches to read. 
It's just that simple!  This is our solution towards helping you guys to help us to help you.  On the flipside, it your don't even try this possible solution, then don't dare use the neglect card again when complaining about lack of exposure, etc. 
Also, as an added bonus, we welcome any local summer coaches (no matter the age level) to nominate their team to appear LIVE as our guest in the studio of "The Basketball Show.com".   This is another way of providing instant exposure to the youth of Greater Houston.  There is absolutely no fee associated with this FREE expsosure.  To have your team scheduled to appear and be seen by over 4,000 viewers weekly (including friends and family from around the globe), send email to
hicks@houstonsports.com



Wednesday, July 16
JUDKINS HEADED TO PAC-10!
Garland Judkins2
Judkins is focused on proving critics wrong!
By: Jim Hicks (RCS Sports)
It's all about playing well at the right time.  Garland Judkins 6'4 cg (Humble Christian Life 2008) was the flava of the day after putting together one of the finest exhibitions of basketball a guard could muster.  In consecutive games at the Great American Shootout in Denton, Texas, Judkins outplayed much heralded guard Nick Russell.  Then, a few hours later, he took it right to the Houston Elite including a game winning drive to the basket.  It didn't hurt that one of Arizona's coaches were courtside to witness Judkins in rare form while playing for the Texas D1 Ambassadors summer team coached by Max Ivany.  "Hey, I've been telling people all along how good of a ball handler Garland was," stated Ivany.  After playing at three high schools within the past four years (Angleton HS, Heritage Christian, and Cypress Community Christian), Judkins starred this past season at Christian Life Center located on the outskirts of Houston, where he was a huge part of the team's success.  The strong bodied athlete is expected to be included among the Wildcats' 2008 class. 


Wednesday, July 16
RESULTS: GEORGE MCCLELLAN INVITATIONAL (GMI)
2008 GMI Gold Champs!
1st Place Gold: Hstn Knights
I want to thank all the people that voluntered to make the GMI a success. I would also like to thank all the participating AAU teams and coaches.   A special 'thank you' to the RCS Sports family. Jim and Sandra, I don't know how you do it, but you always get it done. Thank you for helping me towards helping others. God Bless You!  Plus, a big 'thank you' to all the college coaches who made the GMI a part of their busy schedules. I hope you enjoyed our southern hospitality. (SEE YOU NEXT YEAR).
- Marjorie Allen (George McClellan Foundation, director)

GOLD CHAMPIONSHIP:     HOUSTON KNIGHTS  61     HOUSTON HOOPSTARS  39

K:  Gabe Rogers 40 (6 treys),  Isaiah Bazille 14,  Dan Thomas 9,   Daniel Mataya 6,  David Jackson 2
H:  Darien Harris 11,  Mike Davis 9,  CC Gomez 6,  Kenny Wells 4,  Rashard Davis 3,  Henry Riasco 3,  Henry Buckley 2
Notes:  Rogers scored 21pts in 1H as the Knights held a 39-17 lead.   Hoopstars’ guards Rodney Milum and Andre Prince – DNP.

GOLD SEMIS:    HOUSTON KNIGHTS  46     L&S AIRWALKERS  45   (OT)
K:  Gabe Rogers 19,  Isaiah Bazille 14,  David Jackson 10,  Darius Gatson 3
L:  Jonathan Simmons 16,  Cartavious Kincade 12, Tootie Sledge 5,  Cook 5,  Jonathon Flores 3,  Benny Easter 2,  Derrick Santee 1, Louis Barfield 1

GOLD SEMIS:   HOUSTON HOOPSTARS  57     FRANCHIZE ALL STARS 54
H:  Henry Riasco 15,  Mike Davis 13,  Darien Harris 10,  Andre Prince 6,  Henry Buckley 5,  Keagan Bell 2,  Kenneth Wells 2
F:  Kelly Lawson 15,  Darius Gardner 12,  Joey Brooks 12,  Ray Turner 5,  Jonathan Evans 5,  Brandon Williams 2, Alex Davis 2,  Winston Shepard 1

SILVER CHAMPIONSHIP:      JUNIOR HARDBALLERS  55     HOOPS-WOODS  52  (OT)
J:  Gary Cox 22,  Phillip Gates 17,  Chris McDuffie 6,  Kendrae Bailey 5,  Charlton Jones 5
H:  Joshua Wesley 17,  Daryell Taylor 15,  Kendrick Murry 11,  Garrett Constance 9
BRONZE CHAMPIONSHIP:    SOUTHWEST CELTICS  74     TOTAL PACKAGE  57
S:  Dre Harrison 15,  Kelcey Solomon 14,  Kenny Onyechi 11,  T-Bone Holmes 9,  Felipe Marin 9,  Chris Manuel 4
T:  JD Davis 23,  Deandre Brown 8,  Devante Jackson 8,  Demarquin Holmes 8,  Will Waddell 5, Drew Bashen 2, Hyjji Thomas 2,  Donald Brooks 1

ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM!
MVP
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Gabe Rogers (Hstn Knights),  Isaiah Bazille (Hstn Knights),  Mike Davis (Hoopstars),  Kelly Lawson (Franchize All Stars),  Jonathan Simmons (L&S Airwalkers),  Gary Cox (Jr Hardballers),  Philip Gates (Jr Hardballers),  Daryell Taylor (Hoops-Woods),  Dre Harrison (SW Celtics),  Kenny Onyechi (SW Celtics),   JD Davis (Total Package)

2008 Silver Champs!
1st Place Silver: Junior Hardballers

Friday, July 11
RECAP: SOUTHWEST INVITATIONAL CAMP (click here to watch interview / footage)!
John Lucas2
John Lucas is all smiles after another successful event!
By: Jim Hicks (RCS Sports)
Momma, there goes that man again!  Former NBA star and head coach John Lucas is the talk of not just the town, but the country after successfully corralling 72 very elite high school hoopers under the same roof for two days of skills and drills. The 2nd Annual Southwest Invitational Camp officially established itself as the place to be (unless you were fortunate enough to get an invite into LeBron or RBK All American Camps). 
The SWIC was held at the luxurious Recreation and Wellness Center on the University of Houston campus, and open to the public at no charge.  Everything ran as smoothly as a well oiled machine.  The players were shuffled through eight stations with each offering a different fundamental angle to mastering basketball at the most simplified level.   “In this camp we try to limit the kids to as little idle time as possible,” explained Coach Lucas.  Thank goodness for the hot catered dinner comprised of Chicken, green beans, potato salad, and dirty rice (make that durrty rice).  Afterwards, the eight teams of nine players each, practiced for thirty minutes before taking the four adjacent courts for a session of very competitive evening games.  
On the second day, the intensity level was even greater as a total of 44 college coaches flocked into the facility to evaluate the potential prospects.  This marked the first day which D1 coaches were permitted to attend events since the end of April.  Meanwhile, the campers treated the coaches to a brief display of what they had learned within the previous 18 hours at the various drill stations.  Dozens of the coaches were attentively taking notes and seriously observing the drills.  “There needs to be more of this (drill stations at camps),” stated a Division One coach who wished to remained anonymous.  “A lot of camps just roll out the balls and let kids rip and run all over the place, then on top of that, we have to spend an hour trying to match kids with the right jersey numbers.”  With many events hitting the coaches deep in the right pockets (prices ranging from $100 - $300) for incomplete coaches’ packets, the SWIC provided exclusive info of each camper, including photo for only $60.  This enables the coaches to reflect back to the packet and get a visual of a kid weeks after the event has ended.   
The final two hours of the camp were filled with two rounds of games and by 1:30 campers were fed their complimentary third meal and given a souvenir t shirt as they exited the facility.  “I just took my son to San Diego and spent five hundred dollars (not including airfare) and they (campers) had to stay in dorms,” state Laval Perry, a parent who made the trip along with his son from Flint, Michigan.   “We both traveled here for half the cost of what I paid last week”.
No doubt, everyone loves bargains, and the Southwest Invitational Camp was (hands down) one of the very best camps ever assembled.   Speaking of reflecting, here are some of the most memorable campers from the event:
TOP 12 PERFORMERS (according to camp coaches and evaluators)
DANIEL ALEXANDER  6’8 f (Dripping Springs HS 2010)
Camp Team:  Suns
Summer Team:  Texas D1 Ambassors
Why Daniel?  Because this was primarily a skill and drill camp, and he was magna cum laude in both categories.  The icing on the cake was during the game sessions.  Daniel lived up to the hype, running the floor well and simply making plays on both ends.
DARRIUS CURRY  6’6 wg  (Elsik HS 2010)

Camp Team:   Cavs
Summer Team:  Team Genesis
Why Darius?  Because the long lanky wing got the rare chance to show the world what he could do at his natural position – the wing.  After blasting four straight three balls within a 90 second span, he promptly established himself as one of the best wings in the building.  Even when he missed (shots), it looked great (as far as form and rotation).  From that point on, all he had to do was hold serve, which of course he did.
COREY GARRETT  6’8 pf  (Center HS 2009)
Camp Team:  Pistons
Summer Team:  Dallas Mustangs
Why Corey?   Because this country strong post was list among the Top 3 players on everyone’s ballot.  He rebounded very well, was athletic, and had dozens of coaches following the bald head kid from Center, Texas from court to court.  Most importantly, he gave his all during the drill stations, plus displayed a great amount of sportsmanship and enthusiasm from beginning to end.
GARLON GREEN  6’7 wg  (Hightower HS 2009)

Camp Team:  Celtics
Summer Team:  Houston Hoops
Why Garlon?  Because a camp wouldn’t be as exciting without that one guy who relentlessly beating up the rims with eye catching dunks.  He gave spectators the entire ‘WOW-factor’.  Plus, he had the perimeter game working in full effect.   “Garlon Green is the most athletic and impressive player I’ve seen all summer,” stated a college coach who wished to remain anonymous since they aren’t allowed to publicly speak about unsigned prospects. 
ALEX KIRK 6’10 c (Los Alamos HS 2010)
Camp Team:   Heat
Summer Team:  Southwest Titans (NM)
Why Alex?  Because he performed great when it counted most – in front of the college coaches.  Alex did well facing up, plus ran the floor impressively considering this type of camp setting.  

MILOS KNEZEVIC  6’8 f  (Las Vegas Liberty HS 2009)
Camp Team:  Lakers
Summer Team:  Hard Guardz
Why Milos?   Because he excelled in the drills, and simply made plays with or without the rock.  He’s a very smart player who was more comfortable facing the rim.  Milos routinely stuck the mid range jumper with consistency.  Led the Lakers with 15ppg. 

KENNY ONYECHI  6’6 pf  (Kempner HS 2009)
Camp Team:   Suns
Summer Team:  Southwest Celtics
Why Kenny?  Because the brute strong power forward was the talk of the gym on Saturday after posting 41pts in the Suns’ pair of wins.   This kid was on a mission to prove something to somebody, and that mission was accomplished.  On Sunday, he tallied 17pts and 19pts to finish as the camp’s scoring leader (19.2ppg).
TOBI OYEDEJI  6’7 f (Bellaire HS 2010) –
Camp Team:  Celtics
Summer Team:  Houston Hoops
Why Tobi?  Because this kid displayed the most consistent level of energy and had the best arsenal of low post moves of all big men attending the camp.  Averaged 12.5ppg, including double digits in three of the four games of which the Celtics went unbeaten.
GABE ROGERS
6’2 sg (Klein Forest HS 2008)
Camp Team:  Celtics
Summer Team:  Houston Knights
Why Gabe?  Because he was the smoothest and best performing guard in the building.  Not only did Gabe routinely blow past first and second defenders to get to the rim, he also created shots for his teammates as well.  Any concerns about him still being an unsigned senior should be ending very soon.  As a matter/ fact, Southern University invited him to Baton Rouge (for a visit) only a couple days after witnessing his SWIC performance.  I can see it now.... from SWIC to SWAC.
AUGUSTINE RUBIT  6’7 pf  (Smiley / North Forest HS 2009)

Camp Team:  Cavs
Summer Team:  Houston Hoops
Why Augustine?  Because he found a niche doing some of the very important things that most of the camp’s big men didn’t want to do, he stayed near the rim and rebounded – on both sides of the ball.  A minor ankle sprain limited his mobility, but the kid displayed a great deal of heart by returning to the court and playing right through the injury.  Averaged 13.5ppg in the game sessions. 
BRIAN WILLIAMS  6’4  wg  (Baton Rouge Glen Oaks HS 2010)
Camp Team:  Heat
Summer Team:  Texas D1 Ambassadors
Why Brian?  Because he played extremely hard and gave his all during both the drills and games.   Not to mention the fact that the explosive guard shot the rock like he was Ray Allen’s little brother or something. Would have been great to see he and Garlon Green in a dunk off. 
ERIK WILLIAMS   6’6 f  (Cy Springs HS 2009)

Camp Team:  Rockets
Summer Team:  Houston Select
Why Erik?   Because for a kid to have not played organized ball since January knee surgery, Erik came out and immediately shined out like red nail polish.  He shot the three and rebounded well.  Also was impressive handling the rock in the open court.  The gym is still buzzing after his pair of follow up dunks over Tobi Oyedeji during Sunday’s session.

WATCH OUT FOR THESE PUPPIES (they lived up to the hype)!
WANNAH BAIL  6’8 f (tba  HS 2012)
Camp Team:  Lakers
Summer Team: 

DARRYL MILBURN  6’3 g  (Baton Rouge McKinley HS 2012)
Camp Team:  Suns
Summer Team:  Bayou Flames (LA)
J’MYCHAL REESE  6’1 pg  (Bryan, Texas HS 2012)
Camp Team:  Lakers
Summer Team:  Houston Hoops
“LJ” ROSE  6’2 pg  (Second Baptist HS 2012)
Camp Team:  Heat
Summer Team:  Houston Hoops

CLYDE SMITH  5’11 pg  (Cy Creek HS 2012)
Camp Team:  Rockets
Summer Team:  Houston Select 15s

SUNDAY GAME RESULTS
ROCKETS  84    HEAT  82
R:  Erik Williams 19,  Kerry Jones 14,  Jamarr Gulley 13
H:  Brian Williams 17,  Alex Kirk 16,  Logan Collier 14,  Kevin Perry 11
CAVS  82     SUNS  78
C:  Sheldon McClellan 14,  Tre Demps 13,  Augustine Rubit 11,  Darius Curry 11,  DeSean Miles 11
S:  Lawrence Paye 22,  Kenny Onyechi 17,  Daniel Alexander 10,  Darryl Milburn 10
CELTICS  90     SPURS  67
C:  Garlon Green 15,  Kris Roy 14,  Tobi Oyedeji 12
S:  Nick Shepard 12
PISTONS  68     LAKERS  64 
P:  Isaiah Bazille 20,  Corey Garrett 16,  Cameron Catlett 13
L:  Wannah Bail 15,  Kelly Lawson 14,  Milos Knezevic 11,  J'Mychal Reese 10
PISTONS  73     CAVS  58
P:  Cameron Catlett 17,  Isaiah Bazille 14,  Dray Baker 13,  Patrick Lucas-Perry 10,  Corey Garrett 10
C:  Tre Demps 12,  Blake Jolivette 11,  Chris Brown 10
LAKERS  86    SUNS  82
S:  Kenny Onyechi 19,  Daniel Alexander 16,  Darryl Milburn 12,   Lawrence Paye 10
L:  Milos Knezevic 18,  Kelly Lawson 14,  Julien Lewis 11,  Daniel Rosas 10
HEAT  88      SPURS  66
H:  Logan Collier (6 treys) 20,  Michael Groselle 17,  Brian Williams 13,  Alex Kirk 10
S:  Deuce Coon 16,  Alex Cooper 14,  Nick Sheperd 13
CELTICS  108     ROCKETS  65
C:  Terrique Harness 21,  Garlon Green 16,  Tobi Oyedeji 14, Gabe Rogers 14,  Michael Harrel 11,  Kris Roy 10
R:   Eric Williams 18,  Kerry Jones 16,  Tre Dye 10
SATURDAY GAME RESULTS
CELTICS  74    CAVS  41
CE:   Gabe Rogers 17,  Cody Doolin 13
CA:  Darius Curry 12,  Augustine Rubit  10
LAKERS  69     HEAT  66
L:  J’Mychal Reese 20,  Milos Knezevic 14, Kelly Lawson 14
H:  Brian Williams 16,  Tevin Holmes 16, Alex Kirk 10
PISTONS  68     ROCKETS  65
P:  Johnathan Simmons 15,  Adrick McKinney 11
R:  Kerry Jones 18,  Samson Shivers 12
SUNS  78     SPURS  68
S:  Daniel Alexander 14,  Kenny Onyechi 14,  Anthony Horton 13
SP:  Garrett Contance 14,  Alex Cooper 12,  Jonathan Sharpless 11
PISTONS  83     SPURS  55
P:  Corey Garrett 20,  Patrick Lucas-Perry 15,  Dominic Harris 11
S:  Charlton Jones 14,  Alex Cooper 10,  Trammel White 10
SUNS  95      ROCKETS   79
S:  Kenny Onyechi 27,  Darryl Milburn 16,  Daniel Alexander 14,  Damion Curry 14,  Lawrence Paye 10
R:  Jacob Holmen 28,  Erik Williams 14,  Clyde Smith 13,  Tre Dye 12
CELTICS  90      LAKERS  77
C:  Gabe Rogers 20,  Tobi Oyedeji 17,  Malcolm Miles 16,  Michael Harrel 12,  Garlon Green 11
L:  Milos Knezevic  17,  Wannah Bail 13,  Kelly Lawson 13
CAVS  95     HEAT  74 
C:  Augustine Rubit 24,  Desean Miles 17,  Darius Curry 15, Sheldon McClellan 12,  Tre Demps 10,  Blake Jolivette 10
H:  Brian Williams 15,  Everett Pleasant 14,  Logan Collier 11,  Michael Groselle 10



ATTN ALL PARENTS & RELATIVES: YOU MUST SEE THIS DVD (click here to view trailor)!
Parent/Coaches Recruiting Workshop!  
Simply click heading to view a 10 minute trailor of the DVD.
Stop being in denial - you don't know it all.  
Recruiting is a serious process, and here's a DVD (actually a double disc set) that will enhance your IQ and empower you with understanding and courage to handle all angles of college recruiting.  There are dozens of companies who charge you outrageous fees for workshops and seminars, not us.  You must get your personal copy of the 2007 Parent / Coaches Recruiting Workshop for only $12 (includes shipping).   Eliminate the excuses today!
The following coaches comprised the panel (taped Oct 2007 in Houston):
Steve Alford (New Mexico),  Paul Hewitt (Georgia Tech),  Jerome Tang (Baylor),  Todd Neighbors (Angelina JC), and George Raveling (NIKE).
To order email request  rcs@usa.com  or send $12 check or money order to:
RCS Sports
7322 S. Hall
Houston, TX  77028



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