Adidas Rising Stars | "Path To Greatness" (High School Career Thread"

[beast10]

Quote: Originally Posted by beast10

ADIDAS RS HOLDING AAU LEAGUE Adidas Rising Stars program will expand its AAU program by launching 3 additional boys teams through winter and spring. We will host a 2-day open tryout Saturday (December 19th), and Sunday (December 20th) @ Life Time- City Centre (815 Town and Country Lane, 77024). Because AAU basketball is highly competitive and requires a greater level of commitment than most youth basketball leagues, we are only looking for youth athletes that have a passion for the game and those that will be extremely dedicated to our basketball program. We are also only looking for those players that will be able to participate with our team for the entire season (January - April). A few points of emphasis that our coaches will be looking for at the tryout will be effort, high skill-level, high basketball IQ, and the ability to be coached. In order that we may prepare our staff, please register online if your child plans to participate in the open tryout. Also, to avoid long lines and to expedite the registration process on February 23rd, please bring completed and signed waiver form to the tryout. (I copied and pasted this ) PM TJVMagicUconn you scouting report or if your a 360 user upload yor player DNA to 2kShare to have the ability to participate in this! He will be giving updates about the players and will have tourneys and all that good stuff. This will give the season two players something to view until season one is finally complete! There will be 10 teams I believe.

AAU LIFE - RS AAU League

Hey everyone!
My Adidas Rising Stars league will now start from High School!!!
This will be the official thread of the league.

What's This?

Basically this is a extended CAP dynasty.
Instead of just following your player's NBA career your going to start from high school and try to work your way up to the top.

High School - You'll be placed in an all fictional AAU league were you'll play some of the top prospects in America and try to hold your ground. If you stand out you'll be invited to Brand Tournaments for an opportunity to get on the radar for top college teams in the nation.
After your high school career ends you'll be entered into College Hoops 2k8 recruiting database and whoever is interested in you is who I'll post here (Sometimes I add teams).

Path To Greatness is a fictional Adidas program I made up that just follows and sponsors players who make the cuts in their invitational Summer basketball camp.

How To Sign Up

BIO
Name:
From (City, State:
GPA:
Age:
Position:
Back story(Optional):

Physicals
Height:
Weight:
Recent Injuries?:

Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
PG-SF
Inside Game:
Outside Game:
Ball Handling:
Athleticism:
Defensive I.Q.
Offensive I.Q.
Rebounding (Scale Of PG-SF Not Every Position):
Work Ethic:
Leadership:

SF-C
Inside Game:
Outside Game:
Strength:
Athleticism:
Defensive I.Q.:
Offensive I.Q.:
Rebounding:
Work Ethic:
Post Skills:
Post Defense:
Leadership:

Scouting Report
Optional, describe what the player is good at and struggles at.

Misc
ESPN 100 Ranking? (You don't need to be ranked):
High School Statistics?:
PPG
RPG
APG
FG%
3PT%

Appearance
Skin Color (1 Being Darkest):
Eye Color:
Hair:

IMPORTANT:
For the Work Ethic - I don't mean how good your player can come even though that's what it means but you can take that and turn it into "How often are you on Operation Sports" just because I'd much rather have active members participating.

IMPORTANT:
As of now you can upload your player to 2kShare and comment or PM TJMagicUConn your Gamertag so he can just download your player and you can save time by not filling out the forum.

Thread Directory

High School Career Thread - Right Here!
College Career Thread - http://www.operationsports.com/forum...greatness.html
NBA Career Thread - http://www.operationsports.com/forum...er-thread.html

Where Info Should/Is Posted
High School Thread -- This thread will follow your players AAU/High School Career. I decided to create it so OS users eill h e something to participate on while the NCAA season in in process.
College Thread -- This thread is the one I started the whole thing with. It now nearly has 1000 posts and is where individual player/game recaps are posted. Once your graduated from high school you will also view your scholarships on this thread.
NBA Thread -- This thread is not active yet since no one has entered the NBA yet but use its but into use it'll be used for all NBA talk. You'll be able to view your recaps, negotiate with contacts, view draft stocks, and much more.

[beast10]

AAU Schedules

[beast10]

AAU Players

Name: Royce Powell

Spoiler

From (City, State): LA, California
GPA: B+
Age: 17
Position: PF/C
Back story:
Royce was born and grown in South Central of Los Angeles. His dad was shot in drive-by shooting when Royce was 7 years old. He grew up with his mother and his little sister. He was always taller than his friends, so he quickly became the best basketball player in the area. In Junior High School of Inglewood, he was coached by Marquis Butler, who already knew what kind of player Royce can be.

Name: James Carter

Spoiler

From (City, State): La Palma, California
GPA: 4.0
Age: 17
Position: C
Back story(Optional): Born and raised in the suburbs, father was former high school basketball star, but tore ACL in State Semifinals. Was raised to be a basketball star, training since he could walk.

Physicals
Height: 6'10"
Weight: 240
Recent Injuries?: None

Strengths and Weaknesses
SF-C
Inside Game: 9/10
Outside Game: 4/10
Strength: 10/10
Athleticism: 6/10
Defensive I.Q.:7/10
Offensive I.Q.: 8/10
Rebounding: 8/10
Work Ethic: 10/10
Post Skills: 10/10
Post Defense: 9/10
Leadership: 10/10

Scouting Report
Strengths: Great post player, both offensively and defensively. Huge variety of post moves. Footwork is very impressive, reminiscent of a Kevin McHale or Hakeem Olajuon, but thicker. Very strong, pushes around fellow high schoolers. Sets hard picks. High motor, runs floor well. Tenacious rebounder, always scrapping for the ball. Changes shots in the paint. High basketball I.Q., great work ethic. Stepout midrange jumper is passable. Creative passer, but not always looking for open man.

Weaknesses:
Very little hops. Bad finisher off the dribble. Bad handles. Susceptible to steals on double teams in the post. Sometimes tries to do too much when in the post. Forces shots in the post. Needs major improvement in free throws (60% shooter). Cannot hit a three pointer to save his life.
Misc
ESPN 100 Ranking: 13 overall (2nd among C)
High School Statistics:
PPG: 35.7
RPG: 13.2
APG: 4.6
FG%: 61%
3PT%: 0% (0 for 12)

Appearance
Skin Color (1 Being Darkest): 5/5
Eye Color: Brown
Hair: Brown

Name: Ade Aruna

Spoiler

From (City, State: Senegal
GPA: 4.0
Age: ?
Position:PF/SF
Back story(Optional):Moved here from Senegal to attend La Lumiere Preparatory Academy.

Physicals
Height:6-8
Weight: 225
Recent Injuries?:Broken Leg and Arm in 9th Grade,

Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths: Great Post Offense
Dunking in Traffic
Good MID RANGE shot
Shot Blocking
WEAKNESSES
Perimeter Defense
Dribbling is shaky
REBOUNDING is also SHAKY
Dosent speak English

SF-C
Inside Game: A
Outside Game:C
Strength: B+
Athleticism: B-
Defensive I.Q.: C-
Offensive I.Q.: B-
Rebounding: C+
Work Ethic: A I'm on OS ALOT
Post Skills: A
Post Defense: C+
Leadership: D+

Misc
ESPN 100 Ranking? (You don't need to be ranked): 87
High School Statistics?:
PPG 24
RPG 6
APG 3
FG% 53?
3PT%27?

Appearance
Skin Color (1 Being Darkest): 1
Eye Color: Brown
Hair: Very Mini Afro

Name: Thomas Richardson

Spoiler

From (City, State: Detroit
GPA: 3.2
Age: 16
Position: SG

Physicals
Height: 6'6
Weight: 220
Recent Injuries?: Knee injury

Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
PG-SF
Inside Game: 6/10
Outside Game: 10/10
Ball Handling: 7/10
Athleticism: 10/10
Defensive I.Q. 7/10
Offensive I.Q. 10/10
Rebounding (Scale Of PG-SF Not Every Position): 7/10
Work Ethic: I don't post a lot but I'm online a lot.
Leadership: 6/10

Scouting Report
Strengths: Great shooter, one of the most athletic guys out there and great at driving to the basket. Great at ISOs. Streaky guy.

Weakness: No post moves, not a great leader. Sometimes a mediocre on defense and doesn't want to pass the ball. Tends to do much sometimes.

ESPN 100 Ranking? (You don't need to be ranked): #5
High School Statistics?:
PPG: 38.4
RPG: 8.2
APG: 4.1
FG%: 536%
3PT%: 404%

Appearance
Skin Color (1 Being Darkest): 5
Eye Color: Brown
Hair: Black

Name: Adolfo Batista

Spoiler

From (City, State: Bronx, New York
GPA: 3.85
Age: 15
Position: Point Guard
Back story: Dominican

Physicals
Height: 6'1
Weight: 165
Recent Injuries?:

Strengths and Weaknesses
PG-SF
Inside Game: 6/10
Outside Game: 9.5/10
Ball Handling:10/10
Athleticism:8.5/10
Defensive I.Q.7.5/10
Offensive I.Q.8/10
Rebounding (Scale Of PG-SF Not Every Position):5/10
Work Ethic: I be really active
Leadership: 8/10

Scouting Report
Strengths:
One of the best dribblers in AAU right now
Has a great 3 point and mid range
Can get a lot of assists

Weaknesses:
Tends to shoot out of his slump
A decent defender can be better
Doesn't get a lot of defensive stats

Misc
ESPN 100 Ranking? (You don't need to be ranked): 15
High School Statistics?:
PPG: 20.3
RPG: 3.0
APG: 8.9
FG%: 55.997
3PT%:46.002

Appearance
Skin Color (1 Being Darkest): 3 so like light skin black
Eye Color: Brown
Hair:Normal fade or cut. black hair

Name: Smokey Tucker

Spoiler

From (City, State): Atlanta, GA
GPA:3.1
Age: 17
Position: Shooting Guard
Back story(Optional):

Physicals
Height: 6'4
Weight: 180
Recent Injuries?:none

Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
PG-SF
Inside Game: 7/10
Outside Game: 10/10
Ball Handling: 10/10
Athleticism: 7/10
Defensive I.Q. 6/10
Offensive I.Q. 9/10
Rebounding (Scale Of PG-SF Not Every Position): 6/10
Work Ethic: 10/10
Leadership: 9/10


Scouting Report
+6'4 PURE scorer.
+great handle.
+Incredible shooter. including free throws
-streaky.
-near defensive liability
-a bit undersized,but young, expected to grow an inch or so.

Misc
ESPN 100 Ranking? (You don't need to be ranked): 11
High School Statistics?:
PPG 31
RPG 4
APG 4
FG% 49
3PT% 45

Appearance
Skin Color (1 Being Darkest): 2/3
Eye Color: brwn
Hair: black. crew cut or fade?

Name: Josh Ruda

Spoiler

From (City, State: Ohama Nebraska
GPA: 4.0
Age: 15
Position: SG
Back story(Optional): American

Physicals
Height: 6'2
Weight: 160
Recent Injuries?: None

Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
PG-SF
Inside Game: 6/10
Outside Game: 10/10
Ball Handling: 9/10
Athleticism: 8/10
Defensive I.Q. 6/10
Offensive I.Q. 10/10
Rebounding (Scale Of PG-SF Not Every Position): 7/10
Work Ethic: 8/10
Leadership: 10/10

Scouting Report
+Great shooter, can knock down almost any shoot on the court
+Has the tools to play point guard
+As mature as a player can be at his age
-average defense
-VERY streaky

Misc
ESPN 100 Ranking? (You don't need to be ranked): 17
High School Statistics?:
PPG 27
RPG 6
APG 3
FG% 56
3PT% 51

Appearance
Skin Color (1 Being Darkest): I'm not sure what the lightest is here, so just make him white, lol
Eye Color: brown
Hair: black. crew cut or fade? crew cut

Name: Andre Thomas

Spoiler

From (City, State: Las Vegas Nevada
GPA: A-
Age: 18
Position: PG
Back story(Optional): Started playing ball at 5 but moved on to football and baseball and recently picked basketball up again in high school

Physicals
Height: 6'2
Weight: 235
Recent Injuries?: none

Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
PG-SF
Inside Game: A+
Outside Game: B
Ball Handling: (B main hand, c- off-hand)
Athleticism: B vert, C speed/quickness
Defensive I.Q. B
Offensive I.Q. B
Rebounding (Scale Of PG-SF Not Every Position): A+
Work Ethic: high
Leadership: B

SF-C
Inside Game:
Outside Game:
Strength:
Athleticism:
Defensive I.Q.:
Offensive I.Q.:
Rebounding:
Work Ethic:
Post Skills:
Post Defense:
Leadership:

Scouting Report
Optional, describe what the player is good at and struggles at.

excels in the post, with a great left or right handed hook inside of 15 feet
can create his own shot off the dribble as long as he goes right
terrific rebounder for his position
physically over matches other guards with his size
deadly mid range game

suspect ball handler with left hand
lacks quickness
questionable shot taking
horrible free throw shooter

Misc
ESPN 100 Ranking? (You don't need to be ranked): 80
High School Statistics?:
PPG 18
RPG 8
APG 6
FG% 56
3PT% 44

Appearance
Skin Color (1 Being Darkest): 3
Eye Color: brown
Hair: buzz--like lebron

Name: Michael Sanders

Spoiler

Name: Michael Sanders
From: Rochester, New York
GPA: 4.20
Age: Graduating at age 17 birthday is August 28
Position: PG
Back story: After being cut from the team freshman year, Michael decided to focus on his grades. Since that point he has led his class and is going to graduate high school as valedictorian and already have 2 years worth of college credits out of the way. Being childhood friends with Carmelo Anthony's cousin gave Michael some extra help by being taught from NBA players of the New York Knicks the last few Years.

Height: 6-6
Weight 205
Recent Injuries: Recovered from a torn ACL and MCL in his left leg and returned day 1 of his senior year.

Strengths: Athletic Freak before his injury, after he is still the fastest and toughest player on the court. Has a knack for finding teammates and has one of the best handles in the country for a kid his age. Has a solid jumper. Hard worker and a student of the game. Loves to play above the rim and in the lane.

Weaknesses: Passive Scorer, would rather dish it off to his teammates than call his own number. Doesn't have the skills to guard in a man to man setting so his coach disguises it by running a Syracuse like zone.

Inside Game: B-
Outside Game: C
Strength:Top 5 strongest guards in the country
Athleticism: A
Defensive IQ: D+
Offensive IQ: B
Rebounding: Middle of the road for a guard
Potential: Has the chance to become a first ballet Hall of Fame player, he just needs to fix his aggressiveness and his defensive intensity and he could become the next player to join the talks of best ever.
Leadership: Since coming back from the gruesome injury, his teammates have a new found respect for him and his work ethic. Everyone loves him because he makes everyone else better and even helps with their grades to stay eligible.

ESPN ranking: 1-5
PPG: 9.7
RPG: 3.1
APG: 13.1
FG%: 58%
3pt%: 31%

During his senior year he lead his team to the state championship where he had 25 points 15 assists and 4 boards 1 block and 10 steals as his team destroyed the other team 74-28.

Skin Color: a notch above pale
Eye color: brown
Hair: Dark Brown stubble, Patch of hair on his chin.

Arm Sleeves with pads on both arms, team colors. Ankle socks, with a leg sleeve on his right leg for a year or two while he recovers.

Most likely will finish his degree in a year so probably going to be a one and done.

Schools he is considering Syracue by far, Purdue, Memphis, Duke, and Ohio State

[beast10]

AAU Leaders and Statistics

Player National Attention/ Status

Name: Royce Powell

[beast10]

Okay let's get this thread started!

Another idea I had was having OS coaches. You guys can decide the minute distributions for the team rosters. I would provide ratings so you have an idea of your team's roster.

[Reyes19]

I don't have to submit a guy for season 1,right?

[beast10]

^ Yeah I got both of them .
And Reyes you submitted for season two? If yes then I'll use that.

Any other sign up's?

[Reyes19]

Yeah I submitted a guy for Season 2 of College