Arizona Men’s Basketball Newsletter – March 2010

March 2010 edition of the Arizona Men’s basketball Newsletter.

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Paul VI High School (VA)

I Love the atmosphere of GOOD high school basketball!  Look at these fans!  The students really support their classmates at PVI.

Paul VI HS (VA) vs. O'Connell

From the Boy’s and Girl’s game at Paul VI High School in Fairfax, VA., a rival game vs. O’Connell… both boy’s and girl’s won big!

There is a freshman on the girl’s team that Division I’s need to see.  Also, one or two juniors.  Call Coach Allen!

It’s been a big week at PVI…

Lady Panthers upset # 1 Holy Cross and # 5 Seton

PVI Lady Panthers had a very exciting week of basketball playing 5 games in 7

days against 2 teams ranked in the top 5 in the Washington Post and the top 3 in the WCAC.

On Tuesday, the team hosted the 5th ranked team in the Washington Post, Elizabeth Seton. PVI led the entire game pulling off a very exciting 60 ‐ 54 win.

On Friday in front of a great crowd, The Lady Panthers hosted # 1 ranked Holy Cross. The game was a battle back and forth in the first half ending with a 26‐26 halftime score. The team came out very strong in the third quarter and finished strong pulling away with a 59 ‐ 53 victory. It was a very exciting game in which the PAC was very loud and supportive for the team.

The Lady Panthers finished off their 5th game in 7 days with a 77‐16 win over Don Bosco Prep.

Coach Scott Allen, his staff and players have put together a tremendous run of 8 straight wins after some early season struggles.   The perfect time, heading into conference and State Tournaments, to have come together and  be playing great team basketball.

Boy’s Basketball

On February 16, varsity played DeMatha and lost 72‐84 in a game in which a section of PVI fans were removed from the game under controversial terms by a referee. PVI was lead by Patrick Holloway 29pts, Stanford Robinson 11pts and Devin Hill 11pts. On February 18, PVI played Gonzaga and lost in a very disappointing 91‐53. PVI was lead by Coleman Johnson 11pts, Asa Smith 9pts, Stanford Robinson 9pts and Patrick Holloway 9pts. On Saturday, PVI beat Don Bosco 73‐33, lead by Devin Hill, Patrick Holloway, Stanford Robinson, Jamall Robinson, Coleman Johnson and Asa Smith.

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Thoughts on Guarding the TRIANGLE

Some quick thoughts on guarding two aspects of the TRIANGLE offense:  The Guard Around and the Wing Pick & Roll.

GUARDING THE TRIANGLE

Guarding the Triangle

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Major Grassroots Changes Coming (UPDATED)

There is major changes coming in Youth Basketball.  We’ve watched the establishment of iHoops and YB21 and the development of those philosophies.  We’ve seen the NCAA begin to develop new legislation to further regulate and monitor non-scholastic youth basketball.  No matter what “side” you are on, here is a good resource for following some of the discussions.

Major Grassroots Changes Coming (UPDATED)

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ABR Recruiting Network – THINGS TO KNOW

RECRUTING TIPS – THINGS TO KNOW

• You and your parents or coaches may visit a college campus, at your own expense, as many times as you would like.  There are times considered a “DEAD PERIOD,” when you can not visit with members of a coaching staff.  Let the coaches know you are coming.
• You may meet and speak with college coaches on their campus at any time, except during a “DEAD PERIOD.”
• You may receive three (3) complimentary admissions to any collegiate sporting event any time you are visiting a university campus.  Your high school and/or AAU (Summer) coach may receive two (2) complimentary admissions as well.  That sporting event must be on the universities campus or regular HOME playing facility and it can not be for a post season (conference or NCAA Tournament) game.
• During your Senior year in high school:
  • You may take ONLY five (5) Official Visits
    • An Official Visit allows the college you are visiting to pay for certain things for you and your parents or guardian.  Those things include:
      • Hotel
      • Transportation – for you only if you are flying for all of you if you ride in the same car with your parents or guardian.
      • A university coach may accompany you during your trip to campus ONLY if that transportation occurs by automobile and all transportation occurs within the 48 hour period.
      • meals – On campus or Off.
      • Complementary Admissions to Athletic Events

• BEFORE you can take an Official Visit you must provide that college a copy of your test score fro the SAT, ACT or PSAT.
• Your Official Visit may not exceed more than 48 hours.

DEFINITONS:

EVALUATION

Permissible for authorized athletics department staff to be involved in off-campus activities to assess academic qualifications and athletic abilities.  No in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts with a prospect are permitted.  *Each year, the coaching staff may evaluate you up to 5 times during the academic year in women’s basketball (others sports have specific numbers of evaluations specific to the sport).  You can locate sport specific evaluation numbers HERE.

CONTACT

A contact occurs any time a coach has any face-to-face contact with you or your parents off the college’s campus and says more than hello. A contact also occurs if a coach has any contact with you or your parents at your high school or any location where you are competing or practicing.

Other Definitions HERE.

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