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The Dad posted on November 21, 2011 05:15
Some compare Jarell Martin n to K.D. Check out the video. Them judge for yourself at the D1 Nation Thanksgiving Jamboree in Hoop...
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The Dad posted on October 12, 2011 15:00
 The Basketball Connection (BBC) Live Event System allows Event Operators to publish information about their events on the web in near real-time. The system will also help Operators to setup, manage and publish event information more effectively. The system was beta-tested at RCS Sports Super 16 Extravaganza on October 1-2, 2011. You can get a sneek-peak at some of the "Live Event: data, videos and event links by clicking here. Some data cam be sorted, filtered, grouped and printed. soon you will also be able to drill-down to see game stats and analysis of player performance! Read more...
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The Dad posted on May 16, 2011 09:24
 So, you aran unsigned senior and you KNOW that you can play at the next level. But, What is the next level to you? If your answer is high D1 schools like Arkansas, Texas, Baylor, Pitt, or Florida, forget it! Get over it! For whatever reason, those schools did not discover you and recruit you. So, what are you doing about it? You should be working hard to acquire a roster spot on somebody’s college squad; and Junior College is NOT a bad word but it represents an opportunity. D2, D3, NAIA and/or JC should be your focus now. There ARE roster spots out there for those who will put in some work.
I know that many of you are discouraged, but you have to get up off of your “discouragement” and DO some things right now!. You and your family have to do some prep work and then bang on some doors. If you can get help from your HS or SB coach that is great, however, do not leave all of your chips on that table! YOU must take control and ensure that what needs to be done ACTUALLY gets done! No one will help you more than those who love you and have proven that over the years.
You should have a solid concise resume ready to send college coaches. You should have video of your play (highlights AND continuous game footage). No one will recruit you based on words printed on paper. You should have a strategy for contacting schools that fit your playing ability. You should find places to play where coaches can see you live or on video after the event. Ensure that the event operator will send out post-event reports to lots of college coaches. I know that for Unsigned Seniors these events are difficult to locate and vary in quality. You have to find the event, research its history for quality and even question the operator before signing up! Nothing worthwhile comes without some hard work! So, in the words of Sherman Klump, “Let’s get busy”! The worst thing you can do is sit around on your butt waiting for a miracle.
I have been talking with a parent over the past few weeks about a player who had college coaches interested but zero offers. This family participated in an unsigned senior event near Dallas and was disappointed With the quality of the event. This “showcase” was not managed well, the team’s coaches were scarce, no college coaches were there and the promised video was shot by kids with dubious video experience. My advice to this anxious family was DON’T QUIT Keep looking and keep working This family purchased a BBC Membership for their son, and registered for our Recruiting Combine (on May 21).
Hard Work Pays Off!
The most important thing that they did was to shake off the discouragement and continue to work hard. They carefully populated their player’s BBC Portfolio with video, article links, photos and player data. They sent me emails concerning the schools that contacted them. They received advice about responding to inquiries, which schools could and could not offer scholarships, campus visits and more. They asked questions and did not pretend to know it all. Most importantly, the work is beginning to pay off. I spoke with a college coach who is interested in signing this kid and will be watching when he plays at our combine. Just yesterday, I heard from another coach who is also interested.
The message here is that you MUST DO SOMETHING! This kid has no guarantees, but his chances of getting one of those available roster spots are much much better than those that are sitting around on their butts! You NEED to market yourself! If money is an issue, call or email me, I will try to help. However, I will not do your work for you. I can give advice but you (and your family) must be willing to work.
There are hundreds of college capable players in the Greater Houston area. Sadly, many of them will never play college ball; although they can do the class work and they can play!
Help is available. College opportunities are still available. But, it is getting late in the evening for HS seniors. If you can play and you are willing to work and you need some help, send me an email and explain your situation and your desire. Send the email to INeedHelp@bbcplayers.com! Note that this email address will only exist for the next couple of weeks.
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The Dad posted on April 15, 2011 05:17
 The BBC Spring Recruiting Combine has been moved to Saturday, May 21! This event will be held at The Forge in Houston, TX and wil feature divisions for 9th -11th graders. HS Seniors and JUCO players. BBC combines are designed to propel your recruiting project to the next level by measuring your skills , video taping your workouts and games,and publishing your data, skill results, stats and videos in your personal web portfolio. Top players in each division will play in an All-Star game in front of college coaches. Players and parents also participate in workshops and talks from special guests! if you have not signed a Letter of Intent, you cannot afford to miss this unique recruiting opportunity!!
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The Dad posted on March 03, 2011 14:41
The BBC is proud to introduce our initial recruiting combine which will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 in Houston, Texas. This combine is the product of over five years of research, interviews and experience with the process of collegiate basketball recruiting. Our goal is to ensure that players and parents have the information, direction, exposure opportunities, web tools and resources that they need to take their recruiting project to the next level!
The Synergy of Web Tools and BBC Combines
In conjunction with the combine, we are also releasing new tools for players, coaches and to support the combine skill metrics. We are merging the latest technology and focused basketball combines to produce products that meet the recruiting needs of players, parents and coaches. The idea is to collect essential basketball data, skill metrics and competition electronically and empower players and parents to place it all at the fingertips of college coaches. We help players to effectively expose themselves to the world and then show them how to motivate coaches, scouts and fans to “follow” their progress. Welcome to 21st century recruiting!
Several new and updated recruiting tools for players will be unveiled at the combine. These include a College Locater, a Core Course Tracking System, BBC Social Link, and the latest updates to the See Me Play tool. New tools for college coaches will enable easy player location, research and tracking.
Bringing Value To the Recruiting Process
We do not stutter when we say that BBC membership and combines are simply the best values in recruiting! Our core staff consists of parents who are driven to help other parents and players. Our mission is to help players elevate their exposure, prepare for college and get recruited! We have been there! We understand the challenges and stress of the recruiting process!
We have designed these combines so that after one focused day players will have what they need to take control and manage a successful recruiting project. Families could spend hundreds or much more, to have a professional recruiting service do this, or they can attend a BBC Combine and learn the secrets, get the tools, and take control of the process with confidence.
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The Dad posted on November 18, 2010 17:17
 On Tuesday night, defending 5A state-champ Ft. Bend Bush traveled to La Marque, TX, for a #2 vs. #3 showdown with the La Marque Cougars. It was the Cougars who had something to prove in this game; after all, Bush was the reigning state-champ. To add fuel to La Marque’s fire, a local recruiting service predicted a narrow Bush victory.
The first quarter ended with Bush on top 22-19 thanks to the defense and offense of 6’ 10” Cameron Ridley. However, that lead was fool’s gold for a boisterous but outnumbered group of Bush fans as the champs demonstrated an inability to handle relentless La Marque pressure with 7 first quarter turnovers. All La Marque needed to do was keep up the pressure, wear down Ridley and lay claim to a ‘statement’ victory.
Check out the videos to see La Marque execute its plan and senta 103-71 message to contending 5A teams. Also watch for a special video featuring University of Texas recruit, Julien Lewiswho finished with 37 points.
Here are the game’s top scorers:
Bush: Cameron Ridley ( 28), Kelly Ouber (11). Shawndre Jones (7). Roshard Davis (6)
LaMarque: Julien Lewis (37), DeQuentin Greer (26), Derrick Preston (15), Cassias Linsoms (8), Quincy Jones (6)
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The Dad posted on March 15, 2010 06:54
 If you are a high school senior, still unsigned and college coaches are not knocking on your door or burning up your cell minutes; listen up!, Time is not on your side! If you want to play basketball in college, you have to get busy and connect with college coaches who are looking for unsigned seniors! Read more...
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The Dad posted on March 11, 2010 17:32
 In this article, The Dad answers some frequently asked questions about the upcoming BBC Spring Unsigned Senior Camp and Showcase which will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
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The Dad posted on February 26, 2010 06:18
 The BBC will host The “Best of the Rest” spring Unsigned Senior Camp and Showcase on Saturday. April 17, 2010 in Houston, TX. This unique event will expose high school seniors to college coaches in a variety of ways and help to prepare players for the rigors of "last minute recruiting. The BBC is working with college coaches and recruiting professionals to create the ultimate exposure event!
To learn more, click here!
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