Las Vegas, NV – Mater Dei takes Tark Classic again, defeating Bishop O’Dowd 63-59 in OT.

Stanley Johnson finishes the night with 25 points and 8 rebounds in win.

Back to back Tarkanian Classic MVP for the top player in the 2014 class for MMHR.

Athletic 2015 Combo Guard Justin Simon of Temecula Valley HS in Southern Calif. has been showing out recently grabbing major attention from college recruiters and media outlets. Mid Major Hoops Report has brought him to our “Players Corner” where we at MMHR are proud to highlight him as one of the fastest rising prospects in the 2015 Class….

“A very quick and athletic combo guard who can get to the bucket at will also has good vision and length” – Ladell Hill Jr aka @CoachAdvocatus

1. What is your official height and weight?

Justin Simon: 6’5 190 +6 wingspan

2. What position do you see yourself playing in college?

Justin Simon: Combo Guard/Point Guard

3. What AAU team are you playing with this year?

Justin Simon: Gamepoint Elite

4. Describe your game for coaches and fans who haven’t seen you play yet?

Justin Simon: long defender, pass 1st guard, great vision, athletic

5. What makes you stand out the most from other players you compete against?

Justin Simon: motor & attention to detail

6. What part of your game do you feel like you’ve improved on the most in the last year?

Justin Simon: midrange jumper

7. What aspect of your game are you working the hardest on to improve?

Justin Simon: perimeter shooting

8. What schools have shown strong interest so far?

Justin Simon: arizona, az state, boston college, uconn, cal, colorado, uc irvine, penn st Missouri, New Mexico, Santa Clara, San Diego, Villanova, Usc, Ucla, Washington

9. Who are some of the college coaches who have made an impression on you and your family?

Justin Simon: Noodles/snow, enfield/Bland, Donahue/Waheed, Romar/chillious, Stoudamire, Grace, Boyle/Billups, Chambers/Urgo & Hutson

11. Do you have a top five to ten schools you’re looking at right now?

Justin Simon: no favorites, will cut my list in the spring to 10

12. What schools have you visited? Do you have any visits planned for the future?

Justin Simon:
Visited sdsu, usc, ucla, u of a, asu, santa clara, penn st, irvine
Plan to visit cal, wash, colorado & uconn, & az again!

13. Would you prefer to play college basketball close to home, or is that not a factor for you?

Justin Simon: distance doesnt matter. Just has to be a basketball environment with great fans.

14. How hard do you work on your game? How much time do you put in?

Justin Simon: in the gym early am & late nights.

15. How old were you when you first picked up a basketball?

Justin Simon: for as long as i could remember. Football was my first love but i have always hooped too.

16. What things are really important to you when it comes to choosing where to play college basketball?

Justin Simon: atmosphere, i want to play in a packed gym. Skill development at my position. Style of play, multiple guards. Winning program.

17. Who are some of the mentors who helped you get to where you are right now?

Justin Simon: my mom & dad, my trainer jimmy mackey & my aau coach sunny!

18. What’s your favorite moment as a basketball player so far?

Justin Simon: hit a buzzer beater vs Notre Dame earlier this season, it was classic.

19. What are your short term goals as a basketball player?

Justin Simon: win league & win cif

20. What are your long term goals?
Justin Simon: win a ncaa tournament championship & play in the nba.

21. Do you have a Facebook or Twitter that you’d like to share with us?

Justin Simon: @simon_Says_so twitter

22. What style of play do you prefer?

Justin Simon: uptempo with allot of pressing on defense

23. Who’s a player in college basketball or the NBA that you really respect?

Justin Simon: Spencer Dinwiddie in College & in the Nba Michael Carter Williams.

24. Do you prefer Nike, adidas, or Under Armour?

Justin Simon: nike & adidas.

– Mid Major Hoops Report Staff

Explosive 2016 Wing Oscar Frayer of Moreau Catholic HS in Northern California has been showing out all summer on the circuit grabbing major attention from college recruiters. Mid Major Hoops Report has brought him to our “Players Corner” where we at MMHR are proud to highlight him as one of the fastest rising prospects in the 2016 Class….

“A very explosive athlete with solid ball handling skills and superb footwork” – Joey Velasquez aka @Hoopswhisperer

1. What is your official height and weight?

Oscar Frayer: Height:6’6 Weight:180

2. What position do you see yourself playing in college?

Oscar Frayer: I can see myself playing the 3 at the next level.

3. What AAU team are you playing with this year?

Oscar Frayer: Oakland Soldiers 17U Elite

4. Describe your game for coaches and fans who haven’t seen you play yet?

Oscar Frayer: I am a highflyer, I like to get to the rim and play above it, at my best on the break.

5. What makes you stand out the most from other players you compete against?

Oscar Frayer: My motor, my willingness to win and just my basketball IQ.

6. What part of your game do you feel like you’ve improved on the most in the last year?

Oscar Frayer: I improved on being more comfortable on the court with the ball in my hands and with my ability to take someone off the dribble.

7. What aspect of your game are you working the hardest on to improve?

Oscar Frayer: My overall game, I know nothing is perfect but i’m working on perfecting my jump shot mostly.

8. What schools have shown strong interest so far?

Oscar Frayer: Cal, Memphis, Stanford, Havard, Arizona, Oregon, Marquette, and Arizona State.

9. Who are some of the college coaches who have made an impression on you and your family?

Oscar Frayer: Travis from Cal, he’s a funny guy and he has showed a lot of interest to me, and i’m truly blessed to be able to say that.

11. Do you have a top five to ten schools you’re looking at right now?

Oscar Frayer: I’m not focused on colleges right now, I want to get through this season and by the summer time I will be able to answer this question.

12. What schools have you visited? Do you have any visits planned for the future?

Oscar Frayer: I have visited University of California with my current highschool teammate Damari Milstead, it was a humbling and exciting experience, it left a mark on me.

13. Would you prefer to play college basketball close to home, or is that not a factor for you?

Oscar Frayer: It’s not a big factor for me to stay at home, it would be nice to have the support of my family at my games but it’s not a factor to go across the country to play because I know I will still have the support of my family mentally.

14. How hard do you work on your game? How much time do you put in?

Oscar Frayer: I work on my game 6 days a week at least 2 hours of day at the minimum.

15. How old were you when you first picked up a basketball?

Oscar Frayer: I was in the fourth grade.

16. What things are really important to you when it comes to choosing where to play college basketball?

Oscar Frayer: The coach, their school support system, style of play, I like to play with a uptempo so that would be nice also, ect.

17. Who are some of the mentors who helped you get to where you are right now?

Oscar Frayer: My mother, my high school head coach; Frank Knight, my high school/AAU coach Jules Milstead, they all have one thing in common, they all want to see me succeed not just at basketball but in life.

18. What’s your favorite moment as a basketball player so far?

Oscar Frayer: There is so many but one that sticks out is last summer, getting to travel and play with the Oakland Soldiers. That was more than just a basketball team, that was a brother hood, and I wouldn’t trade any of them for anything.

19. What are your short term goals as a basketball player?

Oscar Frayer: To win a state championship with my team.

20. What are your long term goals?

Oscar Frayer: To make it through high school, college and hopefully go to the pros.

21. Do you have a Facebook or Twitter that you’d like to share with us?

Oscar Frayer: Twitter: Oscar_Frayer

22. What style of play do you prefer?

Oscar Frayer: Uptempo.

23. Who’s a player in college basketball or the NBA that you really respect?

Oscar Frayer: Paul George because he strives to be the best one on the floor at all times.

24. Do you prefer Nike, adidas, or Under Armour?

Oscar Frayer: It doesn’t matter to me.

Ivan Rabb Bishop Odowd 6’10” 2015

Nik Peters De la Salle 6’3″ 2015

Shon Briggs 6’6 Heritage 2014

Trevor Dunbar St. Ignatius 5’8 2014

Damari Milstead Moreau Catholic 6’1 2017

Oscar Frayer Moreau Catholic 6’6 2016

Alfred Hollins Sacred Heart 6’5 2017

Paris Austin Bishop O’Dowd 6’0 2015

Brandon Lawrence Moreau Catholic 6’1 2016

Trevor John 6’3 Monte Vista 2014

Elliott Smith 6’6 Freedom 2014

Jawan Anderson 5’11 Bishop O’ Dowd 2014

Isaiah Thomas 6’9 Bishop O’ Dowd 2015

Joey Frenchwood 6’1 Newark memorial 2014

Tyrell Alcorn 6’0 El Cerrito 2015

Austin Harris 6’5 Saint Mary’s (berkley) 2017

Armmond Simmons 6’0 Moreau catholic 2016

Mike Pinckney 5’9 2014 Newark memorial

Jalen Canty 6’7 St Vincent-St Patricks 2014

Mathew Thomas 6’9 Newark memorial 2014

Eddie Stansberry 6’2 2016 Riordian

Timmy Falls 6’0 2017 Dublin High

2017 Wing Billy Preston of St John Bosco High School has been showing out all summer on the circuit grabbing major attention from college coaches! Mid Major Hoops Report has brought him to our “Players Corner” where we at MMHR are proud to highlight him as one of the hottest rising prospect in the 2017 class….

“Billy Preston a young 6’8″ wing who can shoot the mid range with alot of energy and high Major motor! Scary upside” – Ladell Hill @Coachadvocatus

1. What is your official height and weight?
Billy Preston: 6’8 220lbs

2. What position do you see yourself playing in college?
Billy Preston: Wing Forward

3. What AAU team are you playing with this year?
Billy Preston: Undecided

4. Describe your game for coaches and fans who haven’t seen you play yet.
Billy Preston: Versatile. Can play inside and out.

5. What makes you stand out the most from other players you compete against?
Billy Preston: I have a distinct size advantage and skill set.

6. What part of your game do you feel like you’ve improved on the most in the last year?
Billy Preston: Definitely Defense

7. What aspect of your game are you working the hardest on to improve?
Billy Preston: I am working to improve both my speed and perimeter shooting.

8. What schools have shown strong interest so far?
Billy Preston: USC, UCLA and University of Houston

9. Who are some of the college coaches who have made an impression on you and your family?
Billy Preston: The new Trojan (USC) staff. They are great.

11. Do you have a top five to ten schools you’re looking at right now?
Billy Preston: Yes. Kansas, UCLA, USC, Arizona, Syracuse (no specific order)

12. What schools have you visited? Do you have any visits planned for the future?
Billy Preston: None as of yet

13. Would you prefer to play college basketball close to home, or is that not a factor for you?
Billy Preston: Not a determining factor.

14. How hard do you work on your game? How much time do you put in?
Billy Preston: In addition to my high school practices, I am at the gym every night.

15. How old were you when you first picked up a basketball?
Billy Preston: 11

16. What things are really important to you when it comes to choosing where to play college basketball?
Billy Preston: Tradition, Basketball community (fan support), a school with a good Art program, & a competitive conference.

17. Who are some of the mentors who helped you get to where you are right now?
Billy Preston: My God Mother Timicha Kirby

18. What’s your favorite moment as a basketball player so far?
Billy Preston: Hitting a buzzer beater with my AAU team.

19. What are your short term goals as a basketball player?
Billy Preston: To average a double double freshman year & help St. John Bosco win a CIF and State Championship.

20. What are your long term goals?
Billy Preston: To play college basketball and hopefully make a career doing what I love.

21. Do you have a Facebook or Twitter that you’d like to share?
Billy Preston: Twitter: That_1baller

22. What style of play do you prefer?
Billy Preston: Transition basketball

23. Who’s a player in college basketball or the NBA that you really respect?
Billy Preston: LeBron James

24. Do you prefer Nike, adidas, or Under Armour?
Billy Preston: I like them all!!

– See more “player’s corner interviews” at: http://www.midmajorhoopsreport.com

Daniel Hamilton knocked down an open 3-pointer at the buzzer to give St. John Bosco a 62-59 victory.

Duke commit Jahlil Okafor had 24 points and 12 rebounds for Young. He was 10-for-13 from the field and 4-for-5 from the line. Miles Reynolds scored a game-high 25 points for Whitney Young.

Hamilton and Vance Jackson had 19 each for St. John Bosco.

Other scores at the Elite Classic are as follows:

Etiwanda (Calif.) 74, Marian Catholic 68

The Kentucky-bound Ulis had 30 points, seven assists and five rebounds for Marian (4-1).

St. Rita 69, Gonzaga (Wash) 58:

Dominique Matthews 34 points and eight rebounds

Benet 55, Redondo (Calif.) Union 46:

Liam Nelligan scored 16 points, Colin Pellettieri had 14 and Xavier recruit Sean O’Mara added 10 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots for Benet.

Normal University 62, Fenwick 57:

Keita Bates-Diop, an Ohio State recruit, had 21 points, nine rebounds and six blocked shots for University.

In a Goliath vs Goliath’s matchup at Chicago Elite Classic featuring three of the top Big men in the country. Bishop Gorman feat. Stephen Zimmerman and Chase Jeter versus Curie HS Cliff Alexander.

Tale of the tape……

Player of the game: Cliff Alexander, Curie, 22 points, 20 rebounds, 5 blocks.

Key performers: Curie — Joseph Stamps, 22 points, 6 rebounds; Josh Stamps, 12 points, 7 rebounds. Bishop Gorman — Noah Robotham, 30 points.

Mid major hoops presents to you the top basketball players to keep an eye on headed into the 2013-14 season out of the Central California area. Mid major hoops will keep an eye out for hidden talents and sleepers as the season progresses in a future report on the Mid Major Hoops Report site.

Justin Everette (6’7″ PF Buchanan/Clovis 2014)

Darrin Person (6’5″ Forward Immanuel/Reedley 2017)

Ruben Parks (6’3″ Guard Edison/Fresno 2016)

Shakor Major (6’4″ Wing Washington Union/Fresno 2014)

Brian “Bam” King (6’2″ Combo Guard Roosevelt/Fresno 2015)

Bryson Williams (6’6″ Wing Roosevelt/Fresno 2016)

Kurtis McCoy (6’4″ Wing Roosevelt/Fresno 2014

Austin Molezzo (6’4″ Wing Mission Oak/Tulare 2016)

Austin Armstead (6’3″ Guard Bullard/Fresno 2015)

Calvin Young (6’6″ Forward Bullard/Fresno 2014) 

Dylan Eamigh (6’1″ Guard Clovis East HS 2014)

Colin Slater Jr. (6’2″ Guard Immanuel HS/Reedley 2015)

Braxton Huggins (6’4″ Combo Guard Mira Monte/Bakersfield 2014)   

Rashad Jackson (6’4″ Combo Guard Garces/Bakersfield 2015)

Sheldon Croney (6’1″ PG Garces/Bakersfield 2015)

Elray Coleman (6’3″ SG West/Bakersfield 2014)

Richard Bivens (6’7″ Forward Ridgeview/Bakersfield 2014)

Fetai Eke (6’7″ Forward East/Bakersfield 2014) 

Tymere Ross (5’7″ PG Ridgeview/Bakersfield 2016) 

Ali Sakr (6’1″ Combo Guard Kennedy/Delano 2014)

Derek Check (6’3″ Combo Guard Centennial/Bakersfield 2014) 

Malcolm Johnson (6’4″ Wing Centennial/Bakersfield 2016) 

Isaac Clark (6’3″ Guard Independence/Bakersfield 2014)

DJ Reed (6’1 Guard Independence/Bakersfield 2014)

BJ Shelton (6’5″ Wing Bakersfield HS 2014)

Kyle Ferreira (6’4″ SG Liberty/Bakersfield 2014)

Braylin Scott (6’4″ Wing Liberty/Bakersfield 2015)

an absolutely loaded day of basketball in the Windy City. Here are the top players expected to participate in the event.

More info: Chicagoeliteclassic.com

Top Players:

Cliff Alexander,
Jahlil Okafor,
Stephen Zimmerman,
Chase Jeter,
Jordan McLaughlin,
Keita Bates-Diop,
Tyler Ulis,
Sean O’Mara,
Tyler Dorsey,
Paul White,
Daniel Hamilton,
D.J. Williams,
Zach Norvell,
Dedric Lawson,
K.J. Lawson,
Charles Matthews,
Bryant Crawford