Hoops City Highlights

Here's clips of Memphis Overton/Memphis Lady Magic's Dontrecia Johnson. Dontrecia is the catalyst that gets the offense running. She has a nice handle with the rock and she is a phenomenal on ball defender. You can catch Dontrecia Johnson this fall/winter at Memphis Overton High School ballin' for the Lady Wolverines.

Check out this quick hitter highlight of Jaylen Fisher, one of the Nation's best guards. Fisher is lightning quick, with super tight handles. Fisher isn't a small guard by any measure. He uses his quickness and strong body to get into the lane and finish. Jaylen has several high-major offers. Who ever gets him to commit, is getting a major piece to the puzzle of their team.

PM Hoops got a chance to chat with 5 star class of 2012, big man William "Shaq" Goodwin moments after his SW DeKalb Panthers faced off against Memphis Ridgeway in The Memphis vs. Atlanta Roundball Classic.

Senior Guard of Eads,Tn.'s Briarcrest Christian, Chris Jones talks with PM Hoops after the Saints victory over Atlanta's Westlake HS.

Here's a collection of highlights from the Super 80 Fall Basketball League held in Memphis, Tn. In this first volume of highlights from the Super 80, you will see players like: Cameron Golden 2012, Alex Anderson 2012, Larry Spicer Jr. 2012 and Markell Crawford 2013. Memphis is a hot-bed of basketball talent. During the Spring and Summer contact period, Memphis is flooded with College basketball coaches from just about every major universities. Here's the reason why.

Blew up! That's the best phase that describe Nick King's burst from an unknown baller to a 5 star highly ranked hooper. After playing on an under-performing East High basketball team, Nick King 2013, took full advantage of the spring and summer AAU scene. Nick, who is a 6'7" silky smooth lefty wing, was absolutly amazing for the YOMCA 16 and under team. It was King's last second bucket that earned the "Y" the 16 and U championship at this year's Nike Peach Jam. On top of being an outstanding basktball player, King is an excellent young man. Please sit back and enjoy.

Matt Butler is by far one of the most impressive prospects at the Super 80 Fall Showcase. While Butler may not be the flashiest player or have the sexiest game, he kills you with good ole' fashion fundalmentals. Butler has one of the sweetest strokes from beyond the stripe that I've ever seen on the high school level. Butler also impressed with his ability to free himself up by using sceens and picks. Once he catches the rock the battle is over because he's going to find a way to score.

Andre Applewhite's, 6'4" SG Memphis Central 2012, time has come. After being the guy along side Top 20 nationally ranked big man, Jarnell Stokes for three years, Applewhite will now have to lead a young group of Central Warriors as the experienced vet. From everything that I wittness during the Super 80, I think he can deliver. Dre is a defensive nightmare because of his length, strong plus active hands, and quick feet. Over the Summer, Applewhite put the work in and became more consistant with his jumper and worked on his moves off the bounce. In Andre's eyes the Central Basketball Warriors aren't dead yet. Be on the look-out.

Leron Black's, 6'7" Small Forward 2014, game is morphing into beast mode. Black is the perfect combination of size, length, skill, and plus he has the will to want to be great. Leron's White Station Spartans lost three key players to graduation, but he feels that he and fellow 2014 team mate Davell Roby are ready to step up.

After transfering to Woodale, 6'7" combo forward Tavin Askew is ready to make his mark on Memphis High School basketball. The athletic four-man is always active around the paint. Askew has quick lift, meaning he jumps high and quick. Add post moves and an expanding wing game, Askew is poised to have a break-out year. The name Askew is familiar to old Memphis State fans from the mid 80s. Former Tiger, Vincent Askew is Tavin's uncle.

The last time PM Hoops talked to Austin Nichols it was during the 2010-11 basketball season. At the time Nichols was averaging about 15 point and 12 rebounds near the end of his sophmore year and had two offers from colleges hoping to land the talented big man. What's changed since then? A lot! Nichols took advantage of playing along side 2012 Nationally ranked stud big man Jarnell Stokes during the Summer and for lack of a better term,"He Blew Up!" Nichols turned heads during the Nike EYBL. Most importantly, he was able to catch the attention of some major college coaches. Nichols took what was two offers for college scharlorships and turned them into fourteen. Now all eyes will be on the 6'8" big man from Briarcrest Christian.

Memphis Magic travel team head coach, Eric "Cowboy" Robinson took time out with PM Hoops's Charley Bass during The Super 80 fall basketball leauge, which he runs. Over the past decade, Eric "Cowboy" Robinson's name has become synonomus with youth basketball in the City of Memphis. It was only two years ago that he coached a stacked Memphis Magic Team to an Adidas Super 64 title. That team was headed by current University of Memphis hoop stand-outs Joe Jackson, Tarik Black, Chris Crawford, and Adonis Thomas. Cowboy talked about his current version of the Memphis Magic. He mentioned Ridgeway's senior duo Cameron Golden and Adam Weary as two of his leaders from the Summer. Cowboy commentted on his Memphis Magic Alums such as: Joe Jackson, Chris Crawford, and Adonis Thomas. Robinson also touched on his efforts with the Mid-South Basketball Academy. He even proclaimed the City of Memphis as "The New Millenium Basketball Mecca".

Last week during the play-offs at the Bluff City Classic, I watched one of the nastiest, down-right disrepectful, filthy dunks that I've ever seen in person. It came via Jahrell Holmes,6-2 Combo Guard Rust College, when he blew past a defender on the right wing.............And then magic happened. Watch and enjoy.

Up until the Mike Miller Classic, I never had the opportunity to see Hanner Perea play. I heard of him before and I remembered talking to a few people who had seen Perea play. Everyone that I talked to raved about his athleticism and I now know why. At 6'8", Perea lives above the rim on every play. PM Hoops's Charley Bass got a chance to talk to Perea after La Lumiere's lost to National Power Findlay Prep at the Mike Miller Classic in Memphis,TN. Perea discussed his team, commitment to Indiana University, his native Colombia, and other things.

This is the 5th installment of The Bluff City Classic Highlight series. In these clips you'll see Will Barton Going off with some nasty dunks and some smooth drives to the bucket.Terrico White,Ole Miss/Detroit Pistons, displays why he's in the league. Antonio Barton shows off his range. Adonis Thomas displays his athleticism with an improved jumper. Unkown baller Jerrell Holmes, Rust College,MS, shows off his skills and hops. Memphis Hoops legend Jimmie "Snap" Hunter makes an appearance. Check it out and please enjoy.

Here's a collection of clips from The Bluff City Classic the week of 06/28-30/2011. This week in the Bluff proved to be special. Memphis Grizzlies's 2nd round Josh Selby made his BCC debut, showing off the skills that had him tabbed as the best high school player in the Nation a year ago. The University of Memphis guys didn't disappoint either. And the local pros were just as good. Will Coleman makes a three pointer. Mike Staley, who runs youth camps for the Memphis Grizzlies and played college ball at Adrian College, put on a show that had the crowd and even some of the area's top ball players in awe. Please enjoy.

The Memphis Grizzlies' lone 2011 Draft pick,Josh Selby made his debut in the city's Summer Pro-am league, The Bluff City Classic last week. Selby energized the crowd with his off-the-chart type athleticism and his craftiness with the basketball. PM Hoops' Charley Bass caught up with Josh Selby shortly after the game. Please enjoy.