A few standouts during the Houston High school playoffs last week..

Westside High school-2014 6’6 Frank Iheanacho: He was the ultimate blue-collar/junk yard. Frank puts you in the frame of a Ben Wallace style player. Rebounds out of his area, clogs up the paint with his physical presence, finishes around the basket.. Embraces contact! Tough! Good motor! He had multiple double-doubles to lead Westside to the Final Four.

Bush High School-2014 6’6 Kelly Oubre: Kelly played the best I have seen him play so far. He was aggressive from the start, his motor was consistent and he was more active defensively. He was really making shots from the perimeter as well. Kelly showed the ability to be a special player when everything is clicking for him.. He was clearly in a league of his own versus Bellaire in the Final 4.

Bellaire High school-2013 Darrin Minnefield 6’1: I guess Darrin saved his best games for last. His last 2 games of the season were the best games I have seen him play. He was aggressive, attacked the rim, showed the ability to make shots and take over a game during some stretches..

Checking in with former Binghamton recruit, Paul Crosby..

Paul is originally from Lansing, MI and went to Holt High school. He played with the Michigan Mustangs AAU team. I watched Paul during the summer before his senior year while playing AAU with the Mustangs and I thought he could have played in the Big Ten. Unfortunately, Paul had some injuries and academic setbacks which prevented him from having the success he wanted to straight out of high-school..
Paul was originally set to attend the University of Toledo out of HS but did not make it academically. Instead he attended Navarro Junior College in Corsicana, Tx and flourished under Coach Johnny Estelle. Paul averaged 13pts & 8rebs, made 1st team all-conference and 1st team all tournament as well. Paul signed with us at Binghamton in the Spring of 2009 in which he averaged 10.2 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game.
Unfortunately, due to circumstances out of his control, Paul only stayed at Binghamton for Fall semester of 2009. During the Christmas break, Paul and I decided it was in his best interest to attend Mississippi Valley State. Sean Woods and I have a prior relationship and we felt like it was a great situation for Paul.. Paul had a productive two seasons at MVSU. He led his team to the NCAA tournament his 2011-2012 senior season. He was named honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press and the 2012 SWAC Player of the Year. Paul averaged 13.1 pts and 7.4 rebs per game, both team highs.
Paul started out playing in Uruguay for four months this season averaging 16.7pts & 8rebs. He was moved up from the team and played in Brazil for a team called Minas Tenis. He averaged 12.5pts & 6.5rebs……
In conclusion, Paul is finishing up his last classes via online and will graduate from Mississippi Valley in the Spring or summer at the latest.. Paul is a winner and has really grown/matured..

From Binghamton to Brazil!

Coach Marc Hsu