Archive for the ‘Recruiting’ Category

Melrose guard Markel Crawford verbals to Memphis

markelcrawfordfeature Written on August 8th, 2012 by Ben Rainwater in Feature Free, Features, Recruiting

Class of 2013 guard Markel Crawford had fully intended on taking an unofficial visit to the University of Memphis today. Instead, the 6-foot-5 Melrose High School star never stepped foot on campus and decided to give a verbal commitment to the Tigers. Count his head coach, Jermaine Johnson, among those who were caught by surprise.

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Memphis makes a move on Boo Williams duo

troywilliams Written on August 1st, 2012 by Alex Schwartz in Feature Free, Features, Recruiting

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Since hiring Aki Collins at the end of May, Memphis has been working hard to establish a relationship with the Boo Williams AAU program. The first results of that effort came in the form of a visit from Virginia transfer Dorian Finney-Smith. Now, Memphis is involved in the recruitment of two of Boo Williams’ Read more...

2013 PF Chris Perry Interview

chrisperryfeature Written on July 26th, 2012 by Brooks Hansen in Features, Recruiting

Bartow High School power forward Chris Perry — playing with E1T1 this summer — finished Nike’s EYBL tied second overall in rebounding. Memphis was the first high-major program to offer and many have come calling since. Memphis Roar caught up with the 6-foot-8 post player at Peach Jam.

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Scouting Peach Jam, Peach State and Elite Invitational – Part 1

frazierfeature Written on July 25th, 2012 by Brooks Hansen in Feature Free, Features, Recruiting

This past week – from July 18th to July 22nd – the first week of the second summer evaluation period nestled its main headquarters in northeast Georgia and southwest South Carolina. Memphis Roar was on hand for the 2012 Nike EYBL Peach Jam (North Augusta, SC), Peach State Summer Showcase (Augusta, GA) and the Elite Read more...

PREMIUM: Nuggets from Peach Jam, Peach State & Elite Invitational

pookiefeature Written on July 24th, 2012 by Brooks Hansen in Premium, Premium Feature, Recruiting

This past week – from July 18th to July 22nd – the first part of the second summer evaluation period nestled its main headquarters in northeast Georgia and southwest South Carolina. Here are some of the tidbits of information we tracked down while there.

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PHOTOS: Peach Jam, Peach State & Elite Invitational Day 3

leronblack Written on July 23rd, 2012 by The Memphis Roar Staff in Feature Free, Features, Recruiting

Check out some of the sights from Day 3 of Memphis Roar’s time at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, Peach State Summer Showcast, and the Elite Youth Invitational. This gallery includes images of Memphis targets Keith Frazier, Kendrick Nunn, Alex Foster, Sindarius Thornwell, Chris Perry, and more.