Daiquan Walker & Khyree Wooten: Next up!

Who's next in line for greatness you say?...How about the kid who drop 18 Points in his first public league championship game & averaged over 20 PPG for the year and will be considered highly for MVP this year for POY.

Daiquan Walker is a 6'2" G from Constitution High School who has the ability to destroy a team with his quick moves, great vision and enormous pride in his skill. He makes everything look easy and he always turns it up when he needs to do so. He makes things happen no matter where he is on the floor and seems to have what it takes to be a big time D1 player at the next level.
His summer will be as heavy has his buzz this year in the public league. Take nothing away from this kid. He is built for success. Congratz on his accomplishments this year.

Khyree Wooten is a 6'3" G from Imhotep Charter known for his athletic ability and seems to stop for nothing. He makes all the proper plays and takes pride in his defense. He's one of those very strong, lengthy talents that have nothing but success ahead. He dunks the ball with authority and he can stay in the air as long as a glider plane. He only had 5 Points in the championship game but don't tell him that. He's smiling from ear to ear about his future at Imhotep.

He is transfer from the same team that knocked Imhotep out of state championship competition last year, Strawberry Mansion. Wooten makes the necessary adjustments in his game to help his team when they need the lift and I bet he understands how tough it is to be in a different role but I bet he's even happier to have the opportunity to be on one of the greatest dynasties in Public League History. Glad to see that Wooten is taking his special skills and making it happen...

REGARDLESS IF YOU LIKE IT OR NOT...THESE GUYS ARE DEFINITELY NEXT UP FOR GREATNESS...CHECK THEM OUT THIS SUMMER!

ALL EYES ON ME!!!!...DEV COLEMAN

It took him some time, maybe more time then what most people would have thought, but one Philadelphia area's top secrets is no longer. The left handed SG has finally committed his next four years to Clemson University.

That's right...Devin Coleman 6'3" SG will be playing in the ACC next year. Known for being lethal with his jump shot. Dev will be looking towards having a great four year career at Clemson University and working towards more championships in the college ranks.

If that isn't enough, he was joined again this year with Amile Jefferson, Malique Killing & Karonn Davis to win the friends league title and independent state title. Seems like his life is headed in the right direction and I know being in the south will definitely be a great start to having a wonderful career. Congratz to Dev.

2011 Imhotep Panthers (3-Peat)

ROBERT MORRIS, GEORGE WASHINGTON & NIAGARA ALL HAVE ONE THING IN COMMON...A D1 PLAYER FROM THE BACK TO BACK TO BACK CHAMPIONSHIP NATIONALLY RANKED IMHOTEP CHARTER.

Imhotep is lead by Coach Noble, who has taken the Public League by storm and made every adjustment needed to make sure every year is as tremendous as the year before. This team is built and play together for success and it's great to see them accomplish their goals they had in store for this year.

With Dave Appolon, Erik Copes, & Ameen Tanskley leading this team. There is nothing this team can't accomplish. This team took on a national schedule and the possible future state championship this year. They lead their team with such great potential and It's going to be great to see what they have in store for the future.


David Appolon 8, Terrell Johnson 4, Erik Copes 7, Brandon Austin 8, Ameen Tanksley 15, Khyree Wooten 5, Tyhiem Perrin 7, Earl Brown 3.

Ameen Tanskley (2011 MVP)

In "the Pub", there is child's play & then the man-like approach. This definitely one of those games, there is no sleeping.

Ameen Tanksley 6'5" WG, will be taking his productivity to Niagara University next year under Coach Joe Mihalich. He not only gave people a preview of what they will expect in college next year but he showed he can make the best of any situation. Tanskley has been averaging 13.5 a game this year but came up with 15 in this one.

If you talk to him, he'll probably tell you, his leadership is always needed when things get rough and boy did it get that way. I asked him before game was he going to put on a show. He told me "Sure". I guess that was enough for me to hear to be certain he would. He seemed confident and he came in with the swag needed to maintain his usual play for the game. If you think next year will be easy for a team that is finishing at the bottom in the division this year, I think the load just got lighter with his performance. Not to mention, his friend who won MVP of the Catholic League Juan'ya Green is joining him.

Shon Phillips...Growin' in2 his own

Shon Phillips 6'1" PG from World Communication knows everything about making the best of any situation. To watch your team go down hard last year because of little mistakes and now trying to erase those thoughts and start wit something new for him self. It's definitely helpful when you have someone supporting you. No one has been any close of a supporter than his mother Val Phillips, who was a All American Basketball Player from Virginia State. Coming from a basketball family, he knew nothing but basketball and has worked had to make the transition.

The transition started when he was in Overbrook and things really didn't seem positive to have the opportunity to attend a quality school and play basketball...but that would change with a World Communication needing a solid PG who knew the game and was smart with the basketball. This is where Shon would step in. He would make move to Broad & South Street and his grades would then improve and he would begin to really think about the opportunity of play college basketball.

He's been a huge production but hasn't been giving the clearest look for college. He's a 2 year starter at a program and averaging 10 ppg., 4.3 asst., 6.3 rbs., 4 stls. and a block a game which has improved the team to the point where they are 15-5 and have a number 3 seeding for the playoffs this year. They have not only worked hard towards making a better effort for the championship but they expect Phillips to lead them to the promise land with this quick handle, defensive skills, aggressive movement and smart playing. Hopefully...this will transcend him into college. Check out his highlights...