In his junior campaign at Okolona High School in Mississippi, rising senior guard David “D.J.” Gardner posted impressive numbers of 24.2 points and 11.1 rebounds a game. This summer, Gardner continued his high level of play by taking his offensive game to a new level while focusing on shutting opponents down on the defensive end.
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Four stand out for 2011 SG Gardner
On September - 3 - 2010
Shabazz Muhammad talks recruiting at Elite 24
On August - 28 - 2010
2012 SG, Shabazz Muhammad talked about playing in the Elite 24, his recruitment, and his upcoming season
Check out the interview here
Thomas set to announce final list
On August - 28 - 2010
2011 SF, Adonis Thomas, is set to announce his final list of school during tonight’s Boost Mobile Elite 24 game in Venice Beach, California. According to Thomas, the announcement will come either before the game or during halftime. Thomas did say that his final list will be made up of six schools.
Check out MemphisRoar’s interview with Thomas here
Summer of Success for Ellis
On August - 23 - 2010
Focused, determined, hard worker, shy, quiet, tough, meticulous, perfectionist, smart and proud. These are just some of the words that perfectly describe one of the best students in the state of Kansas. This particular student has maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout his first two years of high school and unlike most high school students, this one has some unreal expectations and demands to deal with every single day; this student just happens to be one of the best high school players in the country. Read the rest of this entry »
Unity Day offers positive opportunities
On August - 23 - 2010
Former Tiger PG Willie Kemp, his mother Maxine, and Memphis head coach Josh Pastner
WHAT: National Foundation for Transplants presents Unity Day in honor of Maxine Kemp
WHEN: This Saturday, August 28th, 2010 from 11:00am ’til 1:30pm
WHERE: south-side of Audubon Park at Park and Goodlett; parking at Audubon Park Baptist Church
WHO: Anyone and everyone. The event is open to the public and is pet-friendly.
Turn on the news most nights and the stories are depressing. Drugs? Check. Violence? Check. Corruption? Check. While this is not unique to Memphis, the city’s infamy speaks for itself.
Tigers’ fans experienced this reality a few weeks back on July 28th when Lorenzen Wright was found in a wooded area, shot to death. The negativity abounds. To be matter-of-fact, it is up to the people of Memphis to change that. This Saturday — August 28th, 2010 at 11:00am — Unity Day presents a great opportunity to shift the focus.
July Evaluation Period – Memphis Targets
On July - 12 - 2010
Last week was the King James Skills Academy, the adidas Invitational, King City Classic, River City Showdown, Memphis Super Shootout, and more. This week is Peach Jam, Peach State, Minnesota, and others. With the 2010 July evaluation under full effect, here is an intensive breakdown on some of the University of Memphis’ recruiting targets.
