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COLLEGES SWARM NEXT LEVEL
12:58 AM - July 7, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Over 100 Division I, II, III, NAIA and NJCAA colleges were front and center for day 1 of the Next Level Invitational. Schools from the Pac-10, SEC, Big 12, Big 10, Big East, ACC, Missouri Valley, Horizon, Summit, etc. all took in a loaded day of action. Virginia, LSU, Arizona State, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Butler, Drake, Northern Iowa, Bradley, etc. were among just a few of the names in attendance on day 1.

Day 2 action tips off at 8am on Wednesday July 7, 2010 at Homestead High School in Mequon, WI.



NEXT LEVEL DAY 1 RESULTS POSTED
12:53 AM - July 7, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The results from day 1 of the 2010 NY2LASPORTS.COM Next Level Invitational are now posted. To view go to the home page and click on the logo for the event at the top of the screen and click on the results link on the left hand side.
Class of 2012
6-6    SF
Menomonee Falls H.S.
Menomonee Falls, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 24
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 1
JULY NEWS & NOTES
10:15 AM - July 5, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The grassroots travel season kicks into full swing starting tomorrow as the 2010 July “live” evaluation period for Division 1 college coaches tips off across the country with teams and prospects set to take the floor through the end of th  ... more
Class of 2013
6-5    SF
Ottawa Senior H.S.
Ottawa, KS
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 98
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
FUTURES CAMP DAY 2 RECAP - SEMI SOARS
11:30 AM - July 4, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
A talent filled 2010 Futures Camp took the court on Saturday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and while a number of explosive freshman and sophomore talents were turning in strong performances, it was Semi Ojeleye who stole the show as the skilled wing sizzle  ... Login or subscribe to view this and all other premium content



NEXT LEVEL SCHEDULE POSTED
11:15 PM - July 1, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The schedule for the 2010 Next Level Invitational July 6-9, 2010 is now posted. The tournament is certified for NCAA Division I College Coaches to attend and has programs committed from Arizona, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

This is the fourth year of the event.
Class of 2010
6-4    G
Milwaukee Lutheran HS
Milwaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 16
2010 NEXT LEVEL INVITATIONAL PREVIEW AND SCHEDULE
11:45 AM - July 1, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The July 2010 “Live” evaluation period for NCAA Division I schools tips off in grand fashion July 6, 2010 from coast to coast and the NY2LASPORTS.COM Next Level Invitational will be home to one of the best events to start the period with   ... more
Class of 2010
6-7    SF
Racine Horlick
Racine, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: --
WILSON HEADED TO MARQUETTE
12:40 PM - June 30, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Marquette head coach Buzz Williams struck big on the recruiting trail today this time landing former Racine Horlick standout Jamil Wilson. Wilson played one season with Oregon in the Pac-10 after signing with the Ducks out of high school. On Monday Wilson received his official release from Oregon and subsequently committed to Marquette.

This is a major coupe for Williams and the Golden Eagles who now have landed yet another elite national in-state talent as Wilson was heralded as a Top 25 prospect by many coming out of stellar high school career at Horlick. Wilson played with the Playground Elite program during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2011
6-0    PG
Madison East H.S.
Madison, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 11
HILLIARD GRABS OFFER FROM SD
09:55 PM - June 29, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Madison East 2011 lead guard Nimrod Hilliard landed an offer from South Dakota earlier this week. Hilliard is one of the top 2011 prospects in the state of Wisconsin and he competes with the Playground Elite program during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2010
6-7    SF
Racine Horlick
Racine, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: --
WILSON OFFICIALLY GETS RELEASE
12:15 PM - June 29, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
6'7" SF Jamil Wilson requested and has officially been given his release from the University of Oregon. Wilson was one of the most coveted 2009 prospects in the country before signing with with Ducks who recently hired a completely new coaching staff earlier this spring.

Wilson played with the Playground Elite program during the grassroots travel season.
FUTURES CAMP TIPS OFF JULY 2-3, 2010
09:30 AM - June 28, 2010
SPECIAL REPORT - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The 2010 NY2LASPORTS.COM Futures Camp will tip off July 2-3, 2010 inside the M.S.O.E. Kern Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  The first year camp is open to rising sophomores and rising junior prospects (i.e. 2012 and 2013 prospects) and will feat  ... more
Class of 2014
6-1    G
N/A
Brookfield, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 50
414HOOPS.COM Rank: --
COLLIER SHARES M.O.P. HONORS
11:11 AM - June 21, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Rising 9th grader Dominique Collier of Denver, Colorado was named Co-Most Outstanding Player at this past weekend's NY2LASPORTS.COM Generation Next All-Star Camp in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Collier plays with the Ray Allen Select program during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2016
5-8    SG
N/A
Milwaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 6
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 2
HAMBRIGHT CAPTURES M.O.P. HONORS
11:08 AM - June 21, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Rising 7th grade talent Bobby Hambright of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was named Most Outstanding Player for Class of 2016 prospects in attendance at the 2010 NY2LASPORTS.COM Generation Next All-Star Camp. The skilled perimeter talent plays with the Playground Elite program during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2014
6-1    SF
N/A
Appleton, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 7
LUKASHEWICH MAKES STATEMENT
11:06 AM - June 21, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Rising 9th grade talent Michael Lukashewich of Appleton, Wisconsin grabbed Mr. Hustle honors at the 2010 NY2LASPORTS.COM Generation Next All-Star Camp this past weekend. The athletic forward was one of the surprise performers at the prestigious camp that featured prospects from across the United States. Lukashewich also landed a spot in the Top 20 All-Star Game for 2014 phenoms this past weekend after his strong play.

He plays with the Wisconsin Blizzard program during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2011
6-6    G/F
Merrill H.S.
Merrill, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 70
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 1
JESPERSON GRABS ACC OFFER
06:38 PM - June 15, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Junior Paul Jesperson of Merrill High School (WI) secured an offer from Virginia in the ACC. Jesperson will participate in the NBA Players Top 100 camp this week and is one of the most coveted wing marksmen in the 2011 class as Virginia joins the likes of Minnesota, Arizona State, Northwestern, etc. who've all offered him to date.

Jesperson plays with the Wisconsin Playmakers during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2012
6-5    SG
Sheboygan Area Lutheran H.S.
Sheboygan, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 5
DEKKER COMMITS TO BADGERS
06:32 PM - June 15, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Sophomore Sam Dekker of Sheboygan Area Lutheran High School verbally committed to Wisconsin on Tuesday. This comes on the heels of an offer to the sharpshooting wing on Monday from the Badgers.

Dekker plays with the Wisconsin Playground Warriors during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2012
6-6    SF
Menomonee Falls H.S.
Menomonee Falls, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 24
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 1
TOKOTO ADDS CAROLINA OFFER
08:36 AM - June 15, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Sophomore Jean-Pierre Tokoto of Menomonee Falls High School continues to add offers to his collection this time its North Carolina as the Tar Heels are the latest to offer Tokoto according to sources close to the situation.

Tokoto plays with the Wisconsin Playground Warriors during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2011
6-10    F/C
Benet Academy
Chicago, IL
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
KAMINSKY CHOOSES BADGERS
07:59 PM - June 13, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers struck on the recruiting trail this weekend as they landed 6-10 Junior Frank Kaminsky of Benet Academy in Illinois. Kaminsky plays with the Illinois Wolves during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2011
6-2    G
Westerville South H.S.
Westerville, OH
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
JACKSON TO BIG 10
07:56 PM - June 13, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Junior Traevon Jackson verbally committed to Wisconsin over the weekend. Jackson is the son of former Ohio State and NBA standout Jim Jackson. Jackson plays with the All-Ohio Red program during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2012
6-6    SF
Menomonee Falls H.S.
Menomonee Falls, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 24
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 1
WISCONSIN TALENT ON DISPLAY
11:21 AM - June 11, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
A flurry of prospects from the state of Wisconsin are taking part in the prestigious Nike Hoop Jamboree camp in St. Louis, Missouri this weekend. Sophomore Jean-Pierre Tokoto of Menomonee Falls, Junior Lomomba of Madison Memorial, Arroyo Edwards of Milwaukee King, Phillip Nolan of Milwaukee Vincent, and freshman Deonte Burton of Milwaukee Vincent are all taking part in the event.

Tokoto plays with the WI Playground Warriors, Nolan splits time between the WI Playground Warriors and D.T.A., Lomomba plays with the Wisconsin Gators Elite, Burton plays with the TP Elite and Edwards plays with the Playground Elite grassroots travel program.
Class of 2012
6-7    PF
Southern Carolina Prep Academy
Milwaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: --
MCKAY TO PREP SCHOOL
11:16 AM - June 11, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Jameel McKay is expected to reclassify as a 2012 prospect and attend Southern Carolina Prep Academy in Charlotte, North Carolina next fall according to sources close to the situation. McKay plays with the TP Elite grassroots travel program.
Class of 2010
5-10    G
Garden City C.C. (Kansas)
Milwaukee, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: --
MCHENRY HEADS TO MIAMI (OH)
01:46 PM - June 2, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Chris McHenry of Garden City Community College has committed to Miami of Ohio. The scoring perimeter talent attended Bradley Tech High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before heading to Garden City. He played with the Milwaukee Spartans program during his time on the grassroots travel circuit.
Class of 2012
6-4    G/F
Lake Forest Academy
Antioch, IL
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 97
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
2010 NY2LA SPORTS INVITATIONAL DAY 3 RECAP
12:15 PM - May 28, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM

Championship Sunday for the 2010 NY2LA Sports Invitational tipped last weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as the fifth annual event came to a close players like sophomore Charles Harris were front and center with impressive performances.  He  ... more

Class of 2011
6-8    F
Jefferson H.S.
Cedar Rapids, IA
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 73
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
2010 NY2LA SPORTS INVITATIONAL DAY 2 RECAP
04:15 PM - May 26, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Day 2 of the 2010 NY2LA Sports Invitational saw action take place at five different facilities throughout the greater Milwaukee area.  As the day came to a close it was Jarrod Uthoff who was one of the many prospects that stood out with some sol  ... more
Class of 2011
6-8    F/C
Dwight H.S.
Dwight, IL
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
2010 NY2LA SPORTS INVITATIONAL DAY 1 RECAP
10:45 AM - May 26, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The 2010 NY2LA Sports Invitational tipped off on Friday as teams from throughout the Midwest took the courts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the 5th annual event.  After the first day of action it was players like Jens Kennedy who opened some eyes w  ... more
Class of 2012
6-1    G
South Sioux City
South Sioux City, NE
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 78
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
SEARCHING FOR RESPECT
11:45 AM - May 13, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Every year recruiting sees a list of big names and big stories garner most of the attention and while many try and posture to get as close as possible to those names in hopes of grabbing a story or a quote, a laundry list of unheralded prospects like  ... more
Class of 2012
6-5    SG
Sheboygan Area Lutheran H.S.
Sheboygan, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 5
2010 RUN 'N SLAM RECAP - WISCONSIN PROSPECTS
11:30 AM - May 4, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Sam Dekker was one Wisconsin prospect who saw his stock soar with a strong performance this past weekend in Indiana but he was not alone as a host of talented young men put down quality efforts throughout the weekend at the 2010 Bill Hensley Memorial  ... more
Class of 2016
6-0    F
N/A
Mequon, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 7
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 3
2010 SWISH & DISH - 12U RECAP
11:30 AM - April 29, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The 2010 Swish & Dish Spring Warm-Up took it to another level earlier this month as teams from across the country took the courts in one of the premiere events this spring.  The 12U division was no exception as a number of the top prospects   ... Login or subscribe to view this and all other premium content
Class of 2015
6-2    F/C
N/A
Racine, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 11
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 7
2010 SWISH & DISH - 13U RECAP
10:45 AM - April 28, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Earlier this month the 5th annual Swish & Dish Spring Warm-Up tipped off the grassroots travel season and a strong group of 7th grade prospects took the floor in the 13U division looking for the coveted tournament championship.  When the dus  ... Login or subscribe to view this and all other premium content
Class of 2012
6-7    F
Milwaukee King
Glendale, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 98
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 3
BOWERS RECLASSIFIES TO 2012
09:30 AM - April 28, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Cinmeon Bowers of Milwaukee King High School in Wisconsin has officially re-classified to the 2012 class according to Playground Elite grassroots director Duane Wilson. Bowers had previously been one of the top junior prospects in the state of Wisconsin and will now join a loaded class of 2012 prospects in the Badger state.
Class of 2014
6-2    SF
N/A
Brookfield, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 4
2010 SWISH & DISH - 14U RECAP
12:30 PM - April 22, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The grassroots travel season tipped off in big time fashion earlier this month as prospects and teams from across the country descended on Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Swish & Dish Spring Warm-Up.  While the older divisions were on point wit  ... Login or subscribe to view this and all other premium content
Class of 2013
6-6    F
Whitmer H.S.
Toledo, OH
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 74
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
2010 SWISH & DISH - 15U RECAP
10:45 AM - April 21, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The 2010 Swish & Dish Spring Warm-Up saw a plethora of talent take to the court in the Badger state earlier this month and a loaded crop of 15U prospects led by the likes of Nigel Hayes with the eventual champion All-Ohio Red squad were on displa  ... Login or subscribe to view this and all other premium content
Class of 2012
6-6    SF
Menomonee Falls H.S.
Menomonee Falls, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 24
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 1
TOKOTO'S OPEN GYM FILLS UP
09:28 AM - April 21, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Sophomore Jean-Pierre Tokoto continues to see his recruiting trail fill up with coaches as the talented sophomore took part in an open gym last night at Menomonee Falls High School that was loaded with college coaches from North Carolina, Marquette, Stanford, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State, etc.

Tokoto plays with the Wisconsin Playground Warriors during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2011
6-11    C
Lawrence North
Indianapolis, IN
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 48
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
CHANDLER OPENS IT UP
11:32 AM - April 18, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Michael Chandler of Lawrence North High School has decided to open his recruiting back up as has reportedly de-committed from Louisville.

Class of 2010
6-2    PG
Lake Clifton - Eastern
Baltimore, MD
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 7
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
SELBY CALLS ON KANSAS
10:02 PM - April 17, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Junior Josh Selby of Lake-Clifton Eastern in Baltimore, MD has decided to take his game to Kansas and play for Head Coach Bill Self and the Jayhawks. Selby played with the Baltimore Elite and Baltimore Assault during the grassroots travel season.
Class of 2012
6-6    SF
Menomonee Falls H.S.
Menomonee Falls, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: 24
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 1
TOKOTO PACES WARRIORS
10:01 PM - April 16, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
Sophomore Jean-Pierre Tokoto scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Wisconsin Playground Warriors to an 84-46 victory over the Arkansas Elite in the opening game of 16U pool play at the Real Deal in the Rock in Arkansas. Sophomore Phillip Nolan added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the winning effort.

Tokoto attends Menomonee Falls H.S. (WI) and Nolan attends Milwaukee Vincent (WI).
Class of 2012
6-1    G
ORR
Chicago, IL
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 0
2010 BOO WILLIAMS - 16U RECAP
12:45 PM - April 15, 2010
SPECIAL REPORT - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The Boo Williams Sportsplex played host to the Boo Williams Nike Invitational this past weekend and while the "EYBL" was front and center on the 17U level the 16U division maintained the tournament style format it had for years and saw Curt  ... Login or subscribe to view this and all other premium content
Class of 2012
6-2    G
Racine Park
Racine, WI
NY2LASPORTS.COM Rank: --
414HOOPS.COM Rank: 17
2010 SWISH & DISH - 16U RECAP
10:45 AM - April 14, 2010
Antonio Curro - NATIONAL RECRUITING DIRECTOR - NY2LASPORTS.COM
The NY2LASports.com Swish ‘N Dish Spring Warm-Up concluded from Milwaukee earlier this month and the tournament provided a great glimpse of what can be expected on the travel circuit this season. The results included a strong blend of recognize  ... Login or subscribe to view this and all other premium content
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