Published Jul 16, 2012
July evaluation hits midway point
Eric Bossi
Rivals.com Basketball Recruiting Analyst
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In the world of high school basketball, no single month is more important than July. During July, college coaches can go out and watch prospects during three live evaluation periods that run from the July 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29. Before those evaluation periods even get started, though, the month is tipped off by Nike's LeBron James Skills Academy.
Now that half the month is gone, let's take a look at some of the movers and shakers of the first half, along with what we'll be looking forward to seeing in the second half of the month.
The baker's dozen
A native of Alabama, Mostella is moving to the D.C. area for his senior season. While he's quite thin, the four-star shooting guard proved at the Breakout Challenge that he's a legitimate high major prospect who likely needs to be moved up from his current position of No. 69 in the class of 2013. His top three consists of Kansas, Georgetown and Texas A&M.
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Born in Canada, Wiggins isn't just the top player in the class of 2014, he's the top prospect in all of high school basketball regardless of class. There are some in the class of 2013 who are a little more polished than him, but Wiggins' skill level is improving rapidly and he's got ridiculous athleticism. Kentucky and Florida State (where both his parents went) along with Duke and North Carolina have gotten the most early mentions from Wiggins."
Looking ahead: the second half
With two more evaluation periods left to go in the month of July, there's still plenty of action left to come. These are a few of the areas Rivals.com will be focusing on during stops across the country.
Can anybody on the Adidas side of grassroots circuit knock off the Florida Rams/Florida Elite? After winning major spring events as the Florida Rams, the Rams were forced to "disband" thanks a ruling from the NCAA regarding a program director's alleged involvement with agent Andy Miller. The group reformed as Florida Elite in July to take home the crown at the Adidas Invitational and the team led by five-star prospects Kasey HillClick After getting banged up some playing for the USA's 17-and-under national team, the question is whether 2013's current No. 1 player, Jabari ParkerClick Nike's Peach Jam is annually the single top event of July. There are other events that are bigger, there are events with more teams, but no event is as talented or competitive as the Peach Jam from top to bottom. Taking place in North Augusta, S.C., the Peach Jam serves as the crowning event of Nike's highly successful Elite Youth Basketball League. Can powerhouse, Chicago-based Mac Irvin Fire win the title, or could CIA Bounce - featuring all Canadians - take home the hardware?Here to view this Link., will play with the Mac Irvin Fire at the Peach Jam. Julius RandleClick Nike's Peach Jam is annually the single top event of July. There are other events that are bigger, there are events with more teams, but no event is as talented or competitive as the Peach Jam from top to bottom. Taking place in North Augusta, S.C., the Peach Jam serves as the crowning event of Nike's highly successful Elite Youth Basketball League. Can powerhouse, Chicago-based Mac Irvin Fire win the title, or could CIA Bounce - featuring all Canadians - take home the hardware?Here to view this Link. and the Harrison twins are coming hard after his spot, and the 6-foot-8 swingman from Chicago (Ill.) Simeon likely has something to say about Andrew WigginsClick Nike's Peach Jam is annually the single top event of July. There are other events that are bigger, there are events with more teams, but no event is as talented or competitive as the Peach Jam from top to bottom. Taking place in North Augusta, S.C., the Peach Jam serves as the crowning event of Nike's highly successful Elite Youth Basketball League. Can powerhouse, Chicago-based Mac Irvin Fire win the title, or could CIA Bounce - featuring all Canadians - take home the hardware?Here to view this Link. being crowned the best prospect regardless of class.Here to view this Link. and Chris WalkerClick After getting banged up some playing for the USA's 17-and-under national team, the question is whether 2013's current No. 1 player, Jabari ParkerClick Nike's Peach Jam is annually the single top event of July. There are other events that are bigger, there are events with more teams, but no event is as talented or competitive as the Peach Jam from top to bottom. Taking place in North Augusta, S.C., the Peach Jam serves as the crowning event of Nike's highly successful Elite Youth Basketball League. Can powerhouse, Chicago-based Mac Irvin Fire win the title, or could CIA Bounce - featuring all Canadians - take home the hardware?Here to view this Link., will play with the Mac Irvin Fire at the Peach Jam. Julius RandleClick Nike's Peach Jam is annually the single top event of July. There are other events that are bigger, there are events with more teams, but no event is as talented or competitive as the Peach Jam from top to bottom. Taking place in North Augusta, S.C., the Peach Jam serves as the crowning event of Nike's highly successful Elite Youth Basketball League. Can powerhouse, Chicago-based Mac Irvin Fire win the title, or could CIA Bounce - featuring all Canadians - take home the hardware?Here to view this Link. and the Harrison twins are coming hard after his spot, and the 6-foot-8 swingman from Chicago (Ill.) Simeon likely has something to say about Andrew WigginsClick Nike's Peach Jam is annually the single top event of July. There are other events that are bigger, there are events with more teams, but no event is as talented or competitive as the Peach Jam from top to bottom. Taking place in North Augusta, S.C., the Peach Jam serves as the crowning event of Nike's highly successful Elite Youth Basketball League. Can powerhouse, Chicago-based Mac Irvin Fire win the title, or could CIA Bounce - featuring all Canadians - take home the hardware?Here to view this Link. being crowned the best prospect regardless of class.Here to view this Link. will be the favorites in Las Vegas at the Super 64.
Finally, who is going to be that one player that comes from seemingly out of nowhere? It happens nearly every July but the first half of the month didn't produce that player who comes from total obscurity to the national limelight. Will it happen in Las Vegas? Could it happen in Orlando? Or, could it happen somewhere in between? Only the next two weeks will tell.
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