INSIDERSHOOPS.COM TRAVELING TEAM TOP 25 PRESEASON POLL
1. Spiece Indy Heat (Indianapolis, Ind.)
Coaches: Mike Conley, Sr., Eric Cheatham, Al Powell, Bryant Hobbs
Affiliation: Reebok
Top Prospect: Greg Oden (7-0, 230, SOPH)
Starters: PG Mike Conley (6-0, 155, SOPH); PF Josh McRoberts (6-10, 210, JR); SF Daequan Cook (6-5, 190, SOPH); SG Eric Gordon (6-2, 185, FR)
Others: PF Aaron Pogue (6-7, 235, FR); SG Curtis White (6-3, 170, SOPH); PF/SF Donald Cloutier (6-7, 190, JR); PG/SG Devin Williams (6-1, 165, SOPH); SG Jordan Cheatham (5-10, 160, SOPH)
Opening Tourney: Kingwood Classic
2. New Orleans Jazz (New Orleans, La.)
Coaches: Dannton Jackson, Anthony Roman
Affiliation: adidas
Top Prospect: PF-SF Tasmin Mitchell (6-7/220, JR)
Projected Starters: PG Darryl Augustine (6-1/165, SOPH); C Cyrus McGowan (6-10/215, JR); SF Terry Martin (6-6/190, JR); SG Drew Meyerchik (6-1/175, JR)
Others: SG/SF Dwight Lewis (6-6/185, JR); SF Brandon Dyson (6-5/175, SOPH); C Kenneth Cooper (6-10/230, JR); SG James Parlow (6-4/180, PREP)
Opening Tourney: adidas Pearland Classic - April 9-11
3. Illinois Warriors (Oak Forest, Ill.)
Coach: Larry Butler
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: SF Julian Wright (6-8, 190, JR)
Projected Starters: SG Jon Scheyer (6-5, 180, SOPH); C Jimmy Covington (6-8, 235, JR); SG Josh Tabb (6-4, 180, JR); PG Angel Santiago (5-10, 160, JR)
Others: SG Jamar Smith (6-4, 180, JR), SG Jarrett Starwood (6-2, 180, PREP), SF Billy Parrish (6-4, 185, JR), PG Ray Nelson (6-2, 170, JR), SG Phillip Perry (6-2, 175, JR), SF/PF Kenyale Evans (6-7, 185, JR), PF Dermarr McKnight (6-8, 190, JR), C Marquis Young (6-9, 240, JR), SG Russell Mackins (6-5, 180, SOPH)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) – April 9-11
4. Georgia Stars (Atlanta, Ga.)
Coach: Norman Parker
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: G Louis Williams (6-2, 170, JR)
Projected Starters: PG Mike Mercer (6-3, 185, JR); WF Rasheem Barrett (6-4 1/2, 210, JR); BF Rashad Chase (6-8, 225, JR); C Alade Aminu (6-10, JR)
Others: G Tay Barber (6-1, 160, JR); WF Octavius Spann (6-7, 215, JR); BF Daniel Emerson (6-8, JR); PG Paul Williams (5-10, JR); F Jared Cook (6-5, JR); WF Dominique Archie (6-8, JR); G Greg Lockett (5-11, JR); WG Andre Douglas (6-3, JR); F Jay Brown (6-7, JR); WF Paul Johnson (6-6, JR)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) – April 9-11
5. Houston Hoops (Houston, Texas)
Coaches: Terrul Henderson, Austin Pastner, Byron Gibson, Hal Pastner
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: WG Rashad Woods (6-6 1/2, 205, JR)
Projected Starters: PG Nic Wise (5-10, 175, SOPH); PG David Devezin (6-0, 170, JR); BF Fendi Onobun (6-6 1/2, 220, JR); C Chris Rocquemore (6-9 1/2, 220, SOPH)
Others: BF Martellus Bennett (6-8, 240, JR); C Jeremy Barr (6-9, 260, JR); WF Ashton Hall (6-6, 205, JR); WF Jermichael Finley (6-5, 210, JR); PG Wendell Preadom (6-3, JR); G Cameron James (6-0, 180, JR); F Tyler Rodriguez (6-7, 200, JR)
Opening Tourney: Las Vegas Easter Classic – April 9-11
6. Atlanta Celtics Black (Atlanta, Ga.)
Coaches: Karl McCray, Wallace Prather, Cory Smith
Affiliation: adidas
Top Prospect: SF Brandon Rush (6-7, JR)
Projected Starters: SG Javaris Crittendon (6-5, SOPH); PF Uriah Hethington (6-9, JR); PF Joey Cameron (6-9, JR); PG Sharaud Curry (5-11, JR)
Others: PF Tracy Smith (6-7, JR), SG Shamaine Dukes (6-2, JR), SF Lance Cannon (6-4, JR), F Billy Smith (6-6, JR), SF Thomas Wright (6-5, JR), SG Mamadou Marega (6-4, JR)
Next Tournament: Kingwood Classic (Houston) - April 23-25
7. New York Gauchos (Bronx, N.Y.)
Coach: Paul Brown, Gary Sims, Keith Smith, Kevin Smith
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: PF Curtis Kelly (6-8, 195, SOPH)
Projected Starters: PG Levance Fields (6-1, 180, JR), PF Mike Davis (6-9, 215 JR), SF Saquan Stone (6-5, 205, JR), SG Jessie Sapp (6-3, 185, JR)
Others: PF Jeff McDermott (6-8, JR), PF Lawrence Williams (6-8, JR), SG Nyan Boateng (6-4, 175 JR); PG Jay Stevens (5-10, JR)
Opening Tourney: Playaz Spring Fling (N.J.) - April 1-4
8. Playaz Basketball Club (Paterson, N.J.)
Coaches: Jimmy Salmon, Ashley Howard, Mark Jarrell-Wright, Rodney Rodgers, Joseph Brown
Affiliation: adidas
Top Prospect: F Brandon Costner (6-8 1/2, 215, JR)
Projected Starters: PG Jawan Carter (6-0, 165, SOPH); C Hashim Bailey (6-10, 245, JR); F J.R. Inman (6-8, 210, JR); WG Wayne Ellington (6-4, 185, SOPH)
Others: WG Gerald Henderson (6-5, 195, SOPH); WF Ryan Ayers (6-6, 195, JR); WG Jordan Fowler (6-5, SR*); BF Alvin Munafaya (6-8, JR); PG Dion Sumblin (5-7, JR); PG Luis Guzman (6-2, SOPH)
Opening Tourney: Playaz Spring Fling (N.J.) - April 1-4
9. Illinois Wolves (Downers Grove, Ill.)
Coaches: Mike Mullins, Bob Frasor, Ken Rice
Affiliation: Reebok
Top Prospect: G Bobby Frasor (6-3, 180, JR)
Projected Starters: PG Bryan Mullins (6-1, 180, JR); WG Sead Odzic (6-4, 180, JR); BF Mike Davis (6-8, 215, JR); BF Scott Smith (6-5, 220, JR)
Others: F Peter Flowers (6-6, SOPH); G Mason Stewart (6-2, JR); WG Ryan Sharp (6-3, JR); G Jon Rice (6-0, FR); BF Blake Nielsen (6-8, 230, JR); F Howard Boone (6-8, 215, JR)
Opening Tourney: Kingwood Classic (Houston) - April 23-25
10. Miami Tropics (Miami, Fla.)
Coaches: Art Alvarez, Ed Auricchio
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: WG David Huertas (6-4, 180, JR)
Projected Starters: PG Josue Soto (6-0, SOPH); WG Denis Clemente (6-1, 170, JR); BF Sammy Hernandez (6-6, 220, JR); BF-C Dwayne Collins (6-8, JR)
Others: C Jason Bennett (7-2, SOPH); PG Edwin Rios (6-0, FR); WG Eduardo Bermudez (6-5, JR); WF Brian Hoff (6-4, JR); C Luis Colon (6-10, 270, SOPH)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) – April 9-11
11. Dallas Mustangs Blue (Dallas, Tex.)
Coaches: Tony Johnson, Allan Lewis, Grady Dale, Albert Johnson, Shyrone Titus
Affiliation: Reebok
Top Prospect: PG Byron Eaton (5-10, 190, JR)
Projected Starters: SG Austin Jackson (6-1/170, JR); SG Booker Woodfox (6-0/165, JR); SF/PF Gary Flowers (6-8/200, JR); SG Steffon Wiley (6-1/170, JR)
Others: SF Chris Lewis (6-8/200, JR); PF/C Terrance Garrison (6-8/215, JR); C Justin Howerton (6-9/225, JR); SG Wesley Johnson (6-6/170, JR); PF/SF Jeremy Buttell (6-8/215, JR); SG John Nolan (6-4/175, JR); PG/SG Aaron Jackson (6-1/170, JR)
Opening Tourney: adidas Pearland Classic (Houston) - April 9-11
12. Team Texas (Dallas, Tex.)
Coaches: Calvin Miles, A.J. Johnson, Wes Grandstaff
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: SF Calvin Miles (6-6/200, JR)
Projected Starters: SG/SF Terrell Harris (6-4/180, JR); SG Austin Johnson (6-3/165, JR); PF Michael Prince (6-6/200, JR); PF Bryan Davis (6-8/215, SOPH)
Others: PF Kevin Rogers (6-8/215, JR); SG Chris Cooke (6-2/185, JR); PG Aram Adams (5-11/165, JR); SG Jeramy Price (6-1/170, JR); SG Walker Delatour (6-4/185, JR); SF Jerel Hastings (6-4/185, JR); PF Bamba Fall (6-11/185, JR), PF Brad Taylor (6-4/210, JR)
Opening Tourney: Texas Tip Off (April 2-4); Boo Williams (Va.) - April 9-11
13. The Family (Detroit, Mich.)
Affiliation: Nike
Coaches: Durand “Speedy” Walker, Ryan Webster, Sylvester Wilcox, Roy Webb
Top Prospect: SG Ramar Smith (6-3, 185, SOPH)
Projected Starters: PG/SG Chris Douglas-Roberts (6-5/165, JR); SF/PF Lionel Sullivan (6-5/185, JR); PG Jarret Smith (6-3/180, JR); C Anthony Sparks (6-8/305, JR)
Others: PF Brandon Wolfe (6-7/210, JR), PF Jairocey Simpson (6-6/260, JR), PF DeShawn Sims (6-8/215, SOPH), PG B.J. Walker (5-8/160, JR), PG Tajuan Porter (5-6/155, SOPH), SF Omar Thomas (6-6/205, SOPH), PF Carson Butler (6-5/220, JR), SF Eulis Stephens (6-5/190, SOPH)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) - April 9-11
14. SRAP (Syracuse, N.Y.)
Coaches: Dave Paulus, James O'Sullivan; Chris Phillips, Eric Jaklitsch
Affiliation: adidas
Top Prospects: C Andray Blatche (6-11, 220, SR*); PG Greg Paulus (6-2, 175, JR)
Projected Starters: BF James Tchana (6-7 1/2, 270, JR); WG Jim O'Sullivan (6-0, SR*); WF Corey McGee (6-7 ½, 195, SOPH); WF Benoit Bekono (6-6, JR); WF Bougari Konate (6-6, JR)
Others: WF Calvin Betts (6-3, SOPH); WF Will Harris (6-6, 200, JR); G Mike Paulus (6-4, FR); G Tim Jackson (5-11, JR)
Opening Tourney: Charlie Weber Capitol Invitational (D.C.) - April 16-18
15. Illinois Fire (Chicago, Ill.)
Coaches: Mac Irvin, Nick Irvin, Tony Bok
Affiliation: adidas
Top Prospect: PG Tony Freeman (5-11, 170, JR)
Projected Starters: PG Jeremy Pargo (6-2, 185, JR); WG-WF Nate Minnoy (6-3, 210, JR); C Clarence Holloway (6-11, 280, JR); BF DeAndre Thomas (6-7 ½, 245, JR)
Others: WF Jeremiah Bryant (6-7, 205, JR); G Jarvis Walker (6-3, 190, JR); BF Robert Eppinger (6-8, 240, SOPH); PG Sheron Collins (5-8, SOPH); PG Chris Singletary (6-3, SOPH)
Opening Tourney: Kingwood Classic (Houston) – April 23-25
16. Friends of Hoop (Seattle, Wash.)
Coaches: Jim Marsh, Chuck Williams
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: WF Martell Webster (6-6, 200, JR)
Projected Starters: BF Jon Brockman (6-8, 250, JR); C Spencer Hawes (6-10, 215, SOPH); PG Mitch Johnson (6-1 ½, 185, JR); WG Micah Downs (6-7, 215, JR)
Others: WG Ryan Staudacher (6-3, 185, JR); F Tommy Craddock (6-8, 215, JR); PG Jamelle McMillan (6-1, FR)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) – April 9-11
17. Tennessee Travelers (Newport, Tenn.)
Affiliation: Nike
Coaches: Charlie Benson, Ian Andresan
Top Prospect: SG/PG Jamont Gordon (6-4, 215, JR)
Projected Starters: PF David Palmer (6-8/230, JR); SG/SF Jonathan Adams (6-5/200, JR); PF Matthew Dotson (6-8/210, JR); SF Daniel Puckett (6-7/210, JR)
Others: PF Tyler Webb (6-8/220, JR); PG Dequan Twilley (5-10/155, SOPH); SF Micah Williams (6-4/210, SOPH); SG Stephen McClellan (6-1/165, SOPH); SG Rushawn Reeves (6-1/190, JR); SG Logan Johnson (6-4/170, JR); SG Verice Cloyd (6-3/170, JR); C Rob Bledsoe (6-10/190, JR); PG Zach Ferrell (5-10/155, JR)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) - April 9-11
18. Team Florida (Clearwater, Fla.)
Coach: Tom Topping
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: F Keith Brumbaugh (6-9, 180, JR)
Projected Starters: PF Arminus Urbutis (6-9, 215, JR), PF Stanley Hodge (6-0, 160, JR), SG Jeremiah Rivers (6-4, 170, SOPH), SF Keaton Grant (6-4, 175, JR).
Others: SF Luc Mbahamoute (6-7, 185, JR), PG Vytautas Valiulis (6-1, 165, JR), Giedriuis Knysas (6-6, 160, JR), C Raymond Sykes (6-9, 185, JR), SF Stephane Bakinde (6-8, 185, JR)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams April 9-11
19. Alabama Lasers (Huntsville, Ala.)
Coach: Wig Pearson
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: BF Richard Hendrix (6-8 1/2 , 250, JR)
Projected Starters: C Yamene Coleman (6-9, 215, JR); WF Xavier Keeling (6-5, SOPH); PG Tyler Holloway (6-0, JR); WG Xavier Gibson (6-5, JR)
Others: G Leon McKinney (6-3, JR); PG Charles (JR) Strawbridge (5-10, SOPH); G William Barnes (6-3, SOPH); BF Mike Johnson (6-7 ½, 235, JR); BF Peanut Whitehead (6-8, 240, SOPH)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) – April 9-11
20. Southern California All-Stars (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Coaches: Ollie Goulston, Pat Barrett
Affiliation: Reebok
Top Prospect: WG Bryan Harvey (6-5, 190, JR)
Projected Starters: PG JayDee Luster (5-9, 150, FR); WF Marcus Johnson (6-6, 180, JR); BF Taylor King (6-6, 190, FR); BF-C Lowell Grissom (6-8, SR*)
Others: PG Joey Knox (6-0, JR); WF Chase Budinger (6-6, 185, SOPH); G Quentin Watkins (6-2, FR)
Opening Tourney: Las Vegas Easter Classic - April 9-11
21. Arizona Magic (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Coaches: David Grace, Earl Flaggs, Anthony Ray
Affiliation: Reebok
Top Prospect: F Lawrence Hill (6-8, 210, JR)
Projected Starters: WF Ty Morrison (6-7, 215, SR*); PG Harvey Perry (6-5, 210, SR*); PG Darren Jordan (6-0, 175, JR); WG-WF Joey Shaw (6-7, 195, JR)
Others: WG Christian Polk (6-4, 190, SOPH); G Jared Bayless (6-3, 190, FR); BF-C James Anderson (6-10, 190, JR); BF Enkem Ojubough (6-9, 205, JR); G Kaleo Kina (6-3, 200, JR); WG Ray Murdock (6-4, 210, JR); PG Tim Maiden (6-1, 185, JR); G Eli Davis (6-4, 210, JR); F James Lester (6-8, 215, SR*); BF-C Marcel Jones (6-7, 310, FR); F Harper Kemp (6-6, 205, FR); F Ty Turbinson (6-5, 205, FR)
Opening Tourney: Las Vegas Spring Showcase – April 16-18
22. D.C. Blue Devils (Washington, D.C.)
Coaches: Rob Jackson, Dale Deberry
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: F Kevin Durant (6-8, 185, SOPH)
Projected Starters: G Eric Price (6-1, JR); PG Tywon Lawson (5-10, 170, SOPH); BF Mike Freeman (6-8, 210, JR); C Lucas Stien (6-11, JR)
Others: G Corey Allmond (5-10, SOPH); F Robert Diggs (6-7, 180, JR); WG Ryan Scott (6-3, JR); C Matt Hewson (7-2, JR)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) – April 9-11
23. Pump ‘N Run (Chatsworth, Calif.)
Coaches: Ron Chalmers, Brian Taylor
Affiliation: adidas
Top Prospect: BF Jordan Wilkes (6-9, 200, JR)
Projected Starters: BF Alex Stephenson (6-8, 215, SOPH); PG Mario Chalmers (6-2, 175, JR); WG Nick Young (6-6, SR*) PG Jonathan Gibson (6-0, JR)
Others: PG Brian McTear (5-11, 155, JR); BF Evan Harris (6-7, SR*); A.J. Mahar; WG Jonathan Tolliver (6-3, SR*); WG Lorenzo Keeler (6-3, SR*)
Opening Tourney: Texas Classic – April 9-11
24. Martin Bros. (Waterloo, Iowa)
Coach: Hank Huddleson
Affiliation: Nike
Top Prospect: BF-C Ross Marsden (6-10, JR)
Projected Starters: PG Kevin Kanaskie (6-1, JR); WF Adam Templeton (6-5, JR); BF Travis Nelson (6-9, JR); WG Tyrone Scott (5-10, JR)
Others: G Nate Garner (6-4, JR); F Grant Franzen (6-6, JR); F Patrick Fandja (6-6, JR); F Casey Morgan (6-7, JR); PG Jon Heyland (6-0, JR); G Andrew Stimson (6-1, JR); G Dan Bohall (6-3, JR); WG Jason Bohannon (6-2, SOPH); BF Jordan Eglseder (6-10, SOPH); PG Tyler Sash (6-0, FR)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams (Va.) – April 9-11
25. St. Louis Eagles (St. Louis, Mo.)
Coaches Erwin Claggett, Eric Long, Roy Pierce, Ron Golden
Affiliation Nike
Top Prospect PF Tyler Hansbrough (6-9/230, JR)
Projected Starters PF Ashton Farmer (6-5/215, JR); PG Lamar Howard (6-3/190, JR); SF Arthur Sargent (6-4/195, JR); SF/PF Alex Tyus (6-8/195, SOPH)
Others PG Tim Clark (6-0/160, JR); C Cody Stoneburner (6-9/210, JR); SF Eric Jones (6-4185, JR); PG Jay Robinson (5-11/140, JR); SF Alex Barnett (6-5/200, JR); SG Zac Riley (6-1/185, JR); PF Javonte Hughes (6-8/215, JR); SG Landon Shipley (6-1/165, JR)
Opening Tourney: Boo Williams Invitational (April 9-11)
Others to Watch: Southeast Elite (Huntsville, Ala.); Arkansas Wings (Ark.); Belmont Shore (Long Beach, Calif.); H-Squad (Calif.); California Elite (Calif.); Inland (Calif.); Oakland Slam ‘N Jam (Calif.); Colorado Chaos (Col.); D.C. Assault (Washington, D.C.); Delaware Sharpshooters (Milford, Del.); Tallahassee Wildcats (Tallahassee, Fla.); Team Breakdown (Fla.); South Florida Heat (Fla.); World Wide Renegades (Ga.); Smyrna Stars (Ga.); Meanstreets (Chicago, Ill.); Spiece Select (Ind.); Blessed IJN (Fort Wayne, Ind.); KC Pump ‘N Run (Kan.); Baltimore Select (Md.); New England Playaz (Springfield, Mass.); BABC (Boston, Mass.); Michigan Hurricanes (Mich.); Team Minnesota (Minn.); Magnolia Stars (Miss.); N.J. All-Stars (N.J.); New Jersey Panthers (N.J.); Metro Hawks (Bronx, N.Y.); New York Ravens (Bronx, N.Y.); Albany City Rocks (N.Y.); New Heights (New York, N.Y.); New York Panthers (New York City, N.Y.); N.C. Gaters (N.C.); All-Ohio Red (Ohio); Cleveland Basketball Club (Ohio); Portland Panthers (Portland, Ore.); Portland Elite (Ore.); Philly MJC (Pa.); South Carolina Ravens (S.C.); Athletes First (Okla.);YOMCA (Tenn.); Memphis Bulldogs (Tenn.); Houston Elite (Houston, Texas); Texas Blue Chips (Texas); Squires (Va.); Boo Williams (Va.); Rotary Select (Wash.); Wisconsin Playground Warriors (Milwaukee, Wisc.); Fox Valley Skillz (Wis.); Wisconsin DTA (Wis.); Friends of Hoop (Wis.)