Hoops City Highlights

In the absense of Bobby Parks, DeVonte Hampton stepped up in a big way for the Melrose Wildcats this past season. Hampton was one of the main baller handlers and hit some big shots during the stretch run. Dude is clutch! One of the more uderated players in the city of Memphis, Hampton continues to work hard. That hard work is about to get him some well deserved notice.

LeRon Black, 6'7" 190 lbs SG/SF, is a physical specimen. At his size, Black has the quickness and foot speed to dance on the wing with the guards and the toughness and attitude to bang on the block with the big boys. His transition from middle school to high school basketball was about as tough as any transition to a higher level, but Black kept his composure and posted pretty good numbers for a freshmen. Black just recently had an awesome showing at the Super Soph. camp. Mark my word, LeRon will be one of the best basketball players to ever come out of the city of Memphis.

The first time I met Davell Roby was the summer going into his freshman year at White Station. At the time he was about 6' or even 6'1", but during the season he sprouted up to 6'5". As a freshman, Roby was one of the main ball handler for Coach Jesus Pitino's White Station Spartans. His control of the rock and poise on the hardwood is far beyond his age and experience. Roby also his ice running through his veins, as he was responsible for knocking down some clutch shots for his Spartans. Look out for the name "Davell Roby" in the future.