"You'll regret it"...DJ Newbill

If you follow high school basketball and especially last year, the story of the year had to be DJ Newbill 6'4" Point Guard, who graduated from Strawberry Mansion and planned to make his way to Marquette University. One problem...those plans changed to Southern Miss University. If you talk to DJ, he would tell you that it was probably the best thing that could have ever happened. He's in a position, where he is in a winning programing, starting as the key Point Guard and life couldn't be more grand then it is now.

After going 28-2 at Strawberry Mansion under Coach Stan Laws, going 1st team all state, city and public, McDonald's All American Nominee, not to mention going deep into both playoffs and being the best player in the Public League last year, he is now averaging 9.2 ppg, 1.6 asst. & 6.1 rbs. including 17 Pts. against Michael Jordan's son Marcus at UCF and a 14-5 record for the season. He is looking towards winning his conference and heading into the tournament and more awards for the year.

As you can see he's definitely on the right page and with the right work, one day...Marquette will be trying to find out why they didn't hold on to their commitment to Newbill. Definitely BIG UPS to DJ.

"Rising 2 the Occasion"..."Flip" Johnson

If you know Flip, then you would know, he's closer to 2,000 points in his high school career then most people would think. John Johnson aka "Flip" who has signed to play for Jamie Dixon next year at University of Pittsburgh, home of the Panthers. One thing, what to do before you get there.

How about teaming up with one of America's premier talent at Life Center (Burlington, NJ) in LaQuinton Ross (Ohio State signee) and rise to the occasion.

When you talk to John, he speaks with confidence and has all the natural abilities and skill to make anything happen with his team. This is the same kid that won a state title at Girard College (PA) and never looked back. With the ability to dribble diligently up the floor with a the quickness of a cat, the vision of a eagle and the fire of a forest burning...there isn't too much this kid can't do. If you think he won't prevail at Pitt, you are slightly mistaken. Definitely good to know that he's willing to take on any task and play up to anybody expectations.

Off 2 JMU...Ron Curry

I remember when this kid was younger. He was shorter than me, middle school, & really didn't know what sport would be his real true future. Now I can say..."I know what this kid has been through to get where he's at". Ronald Curry...

6'3" 175 pound STAR point guard from Paul VI High in South Jersey. When you ask him what will be his new home...there's no doubt in his head that James Madison University in Virginia is apart of that answer. The school is lead by Matt Brady, who is an alum of Paul VI and had been constantly working hard for a kid that would soon blow up to become one of NJ's top players.

Now when you google his name: "PHILLY GUARD COMMITS TO JMU"...I know it's a great feeling, especially when you are catching fire in the league you play in. He's been really hot lately for his team. His aggressive play and ability to lead his team as a point guard has been really great. He has kept his team undefeated and they have now beaten some top teams in the area such as Camden Catholic (17 Pts.), Lenape (23 Pts.), including a close OT game against Washington (Pa.) (27 Pts.). It's great to see him lead his team in the right direction and will look towards finishing the season strong undefeated and winning a state title.