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GBOA East Blog: Russ Smith - New York Gauchos' Star on the Rise |
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New York Gauchos has a young star on the rise. Russ Smith, point guard for the New York Gauchos had a stand out game this past weekend. This 6-foot guard was a great set-up man and orchestrated offense very well. He definitely showed what he can bring to the table. However, Smith is a thin build athlete and will have to get bigger and stronger. Smith's upside is intriguing. He's a polished player with a high basketball IQ. Playing with many other talented guards on the Gauchos, Smith will definitely have the opportunity to show what else he can bring to the team this summer. |
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Spotlight: Team Chandler's Jordan Burris |
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Jordan Burris understands what it means to be a leader. As only a sophomore at Stockdale High School in California, Burris was looked upon to be the team leader. The 6’6’’ Burris took on the challenge, averaging 16 points and 7 rebounds per game. No stranger to being a leader, Burris has taken on a similar role for his summer hoops team. Already surprising many at recent tournaments, Burris is making a name for himself and getting recognition from his play. With his fast start, it seems the skilled sophomore is primed to have a successful summer season playing with the young and talented Team Chandler. Burris was part of a youth resurgence in the Bakersfield area of California along with several of his Team Chandler teammates including, Chris Brown, Jordan Gathers and Isaac Hamilton (the younger bother of Jordan Hamilton, one of the top prospects for the class of 2009) as they successfully helped their high school teams and established themselves as a group of youngsters to be be reckoned with. These young kids will all get their chance to break out on the national scene this summer at the GBOA West tournament in Los Angeles where they will be matched up against some of the top teams and player not only on the West coast but in the country. |
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Spotlight: Branch West's Andy Brown |
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Andy Brown plays for one of the most recognized high school basketball programs in the state of California. Mater Dei High School is known for producing superstars and Andy Brown seems to be next in the long line of talented players to emerge from the Santa Ana school.
Playing along side all-star caliber players on Branch West, will be nothing new for Brown who played on Mater Dei’s team with the Wear twins, David and Travis and Duke freshman Taylor King. Even with a superstar roster Brown left his mark on his junior season averaging about 15 points and 7 rebounds per game.
Brown has gained sparked the interest of several schools around the state of California and as Rivals.com reports; he has also received some attention from University of Michigan coach John Beilein who attended several of his high school games this season. |
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GBOA Hoops: Volunteers wanted! |
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Hey fans, GBOA Hoops is looking for volunteers to help with our tournaments this summer. We are looking for score keepers, people to work the clock and stat takers. If you are interested in being a part of the premier summer hoops tournament in the country send an email to
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with your name, contact information and tournament availability. We look forward to working with you! |
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Recruiting Update: New York Panthers' Kevin Parrom and Omari Lawrence |
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The New York Panthers has two dynamic players on the team that are being heavily recruited from high-major universities. Omari Lawrence, a junior shooting guard has offers from Arizona, Auburn, Clemson, Georgetown, Memphis, Pitt, St. John's and Xavier. Kevin Parrom, a 6'5" forward has offers from Clemson, Pitt, Rhode Island, Rutgers and St. John's. Lawrence and Parrom have been playing together since grammar school and it would be fun to see them continue to play together in the collegiate ranks. |
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