[Quickzips]

Since there seems to be a lot of chatter on here lately about what recruits are on the horizon next year for the Zips, and it looks as if there was some misinformation floating around out there, I thought it would be nice to start a comprehensive thread for potential 2011 recruits. Feel free to add to this with whatever information you all find.

Zips Verbals:

Nick Harney: 6'7" 215lb - SF - Benedictine High School - Cleveland Ohio - Rivals.com no rating - Scout.com unlisted - ESPN.com unlisted. 2010 Senior will take a greyshirt year to work on academics, hoping to become eligible for 2011. Described as a long and athletic combo-forward.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFdTb-ZbYw0...feature=related

Deji Ibitayo: 6'3" 175lb - SG - Rich Central High School - Chicago Illinois - Rivals.com unlisted - Scout.com no ranking - ESPN.com unlisted. Considered a late blooming breakout star in the Chicago area. Athleticism to spare from the wing, but still working at becoming a more complete player. Had reported offers from Army, Chicago State, Eastern Illinois, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin-Green Bay.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk660q0bHf8

Blake Justice: 6'3" 180lb - SG - Peebles High School - Peebles Ohio - Rivals.com no rating - Scout.com unlisted - ESPN.com ranking of 84. Only a Junior and already the Peebles High School all-time leading scorer. Averaged 22 points per game as a freshman and 24 as a sophomore. Plays for the CBIZ AAU team. Described as maybe the best pure shooter in the Ohio 2011 class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQV_b1tbk90

Demetrius Treadwell: 6'7" - SF - Euclid High School - Euclid Ohio - Unlisted by all major recruiting services. 2010 Euclid High School graduate. Will walk-on as a Prop-48 with the Zips in 2010 in hopes of obtaining a scholarship for 2011. Academics and attitude issues kept him out of his first three years of high school ball. Has since turned his life around, and earned second-team all-state honors in his only season of high school ball as a senior. Alleged to have high-major talent, but his academic troubles kept him completely off the recruiting radar.

Transfering to the Zips:
Chauncey Gilliam: 6'5" 220lb - SG Brewster Academy - New Jersey - University of Maryland Baltimore County - Was the leading scorer and averaged 13.3 points per game as a sophomore for the Retrievers. ESPN.com 2008 Recruiting Page lists him with a Grade of 89. Below is a link to a high school game in which he put up 44 points.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-__DSw-8rwA

Brian Walsh: 6'4" 205lb - SG Moon High School - Coraopolis Pennsylvania - Xavier University - Highly recruited out of high school, but didn't see much time at Xavier. ESPN.com 2008 Recruiting Page lists him with a Grade of 88 while Scout.com and Rivals.com gave him 3 stars. Will have two years of eligibility left after sitting out the 2010-11 season.

Offered by the Zips:
Remy Abell: 6'4" 197lb - SG - Eastern High School - Louisville Kentucky - Currently has offers from the Zips, Bradley, IUPUI, Marshall, Morehead State, Ohio, Penn State, Seton Hall, UTEP and Wright State - Rivals.com Three Stars - Scout.com One Star - ESPN.com ranking of 40. Ranked by Bluegrassinsider.com as the top player in Kentucky for the Class of 2011.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wjfQKZhokI
VERBAL TO BRADLEY: September 16, 2010

Aaron Armstead: 6'4" - SG - Hales Franciscan High School - Chicago Illinois - Allegedly has offers from Wichita State, Valparaiso and Fairfield. Brother of fellow Zips 2012 offer Aaric. Unlisted by all of the major recruiting services.

Darius Carter: 6'6" 192lb - SF - Firestone High School - Akron Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips and Can't State - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com unlisted - ESPN.com unlisted.

Jehvon Clarke: 6'3" 170lb - PG - Timken High School - Canton Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, Can't State, James Madison, Toledo and Wright State. Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com 2 Star - ESPN.com ranking of 87.
VERBAL TO BOWLING GREEN: October 4, 2010

Markus Crider: 6'6" 205lb - SF - Wayne High School - Dayton Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, Dayton, DePaul, Michigan, Wisconsin and Wright State - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com Three Stars - ESPN.com ranking of 88. High School teamate of PG-Travis Trice who is also on the Zips radar for 2011. Some consider the two to be a package deal, though this is unconfirmed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0SAOYYHK1Y
VERBAL TO PROVIDENCE: October 12, 2010

Dylan Ennis: 6'0" - PG - Lake Forest Academy - Lake Forest Illinois - Rivals.com unlisted - Scout.com One Star - ESPN.com ranking of 40. Native of Canada has also spent time playing in New York City. Formerly committed to the Zips, but has recently opened his recruiting back up. Still considering Akron.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7APF7hs_-M
VERBAL TO RICE: September 25,2010

Nyles Evans: 5'9" 155lb - PG - Hoover High School - North Canton Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips and Wright State. Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com - ESPN.com ranking of 85. Brother plays for Wright State and Nyles will presumably follow in his footsteps.

George Fant: 6'7" 235lb - PF - Warren Central High School - Bowling Green Kentucky - Currently has offers from the Zips, Arkansas, Butler, Clemson, Cleveland State, Colorado State, Florida International, Miami(OH), Murray State, Ohio, Oklahoma State, Seton Hall, UTEP, Western Kentucky and Wright State - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com Two Stars - ESPN.com ranking of 88.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0p5GNNyXhs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2ZFpm6qcK4
VERBAL TO WESTERN KENTUCKY: October 11, 2010

Anton Grady: 6'8" 210lb - PF - Central Catholic High School - Cleveland Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips as well as Dayton. Rivals.com three stars - Scout.com three stars - ESPN.com ranking of 91.
VERBAL TO CLEVELAND STATE: September 9, 2010

Pierri-a Henry: 6'4" 180lb - SG - South Charleston High School - Charelston West Virginia - Currently has offers from the Zips, Cleveland State, Delaware, Marshall, Ohio, VCU, Virginia Tech, West Virginia and Xavier - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com one star - ESPN.com ranking of 92 (listed under Perry Henry as he is on many sites). At one time was reported to have already committed to West Virginia, a report that has since been denied. It appears Henry will take his time with the recruiting process.
VERBAL TO VCU: May 9, 2010

Traevon Jackson: 6'2" 190lb - PG - Westerville South High School - Westerville Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, Arizona State, Cleveland State, Miami(OH), Ohio and Wisconsin - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com one star - ESPN.com ranking of 88. The lefty is the son of Ohio State and NBA standout Jimmy Jackson.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HmKnp1UxAM
VERBAL TO WISCONSIN: June 12, 2010

Timmy Knipp: 6'7" 185lb - SF - Elliott County High School - Sandy Hook Kentucky - Lists offers from the Zips, Duquesne, James Madison, Marshall, Radford and Tennessee Tech. Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com no ranking - ESPN.com ranking of 83. Described as a skilled and athletic wing who needs to add muscle. Kid apparently has some aggression as evidenced by this youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLeBds59CHs
VERBAL TO EKU: August 16, 2010

Trey Lewis: 5'10" 170lb - PG - Garfield Heights High School - Garfield Heights Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, Cleveland State, Dayton, Can't State, Miami(OH), Ohio, Penn State, St. Joseph's, Wisconsin and Wright State - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com unlisted - ESPN.com ranking of 87.
VERBAL TO PENN STATE: August 5, 2010

Delbert Love: 6'1" 175lb - SG - St. Edwards High School - Lakewood Ohio - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com unlisted - ESPN.com ranking of 73. Described as a deadly accurate shooter with good court vision but not much off the dribble.

Jarrell McKinney: 6'3" 183lb - PF - Cooley High School - Detroit Michigan - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com unlisted - ESPN.com no ranking. Have to believe his positional listing is a typo as at 6'3" 183lb he would be the smallest power forward in the country. Football seems to be his first choice as he is being pretty heavily recruited as an OLB.

Nic Moore: 5'9" 170lb - PG - Warsaw Community High School - Warsaw Indiana - Rivals.com three star - Scout.com no ranking - ESPN.com ranking of 87. Has offers from a lot of mid-majors and a few high majors including the Zips, Evansville, Illinois State, IPFW, North Carolina Asheville, Northwestern, Ohio, St. Bonaventure, Valparaiso and Western Illinois. Seems to be high on IPFW at the moment, but no official commitment as of yet.
Moore is #11 for Warsaw in black in this youtube video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InQIO61f_t0
VERBAL TO ILLINOIS STATE: August 8, 2010

Jakarr Sampson: 6'7" 190lb - SF - St. Vincent St. Marys High School - Akron Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, Baylor, Cincinnati, Dayton, Louisville, Michigan State, Ohio State, St. Johns and Xavier - Rivals.com four stars - Scout.com three stars - ESPN.com ranking of 92. Began his high school career at Solon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHd5UFNchcg Focus on #14 for the Irish
VERBAL TO ST. JOHN'S: September 16, 2010

Stevie Taylor: 5'9" 150lb - PG - Lincoln High School - Gahanna Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, George Mason, James Madison, Miami(OH), Ohio and Providence - Rivals.com three stars - Scout.com two stars - ESPN.com ranking of 88. Hails from the same high school as former Zips standout Nate Linhart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTyjeILUOx0
VERBAL TO OHIO: 8/2/2010

Aaron Thomas: 6'4" 185lb - SG - Aiken High School - Cincinnati Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, Cincinnati, Clemson, Dayton, DePaul, Detroit, Duquesne, Can't State, Miami (OH). Seems to want to go to Indiana though and is only really waiting for an offer. Rivals.com four stars - Scout.com unlisted - ESPN.com ranking of 89.
VERBAL TO FLORIDA STATE: 9/22/2010

Travis Trice: 5'11" 160lb - PG - Wayne High School - Dayton Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, Butler, Cleveland State, Dayton and Wright State - Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com two stars - ESPN.com ranking of 85. His father is his high school coach and he is a teamate of fellow Zips 2011 prospect Markus Crider.
VERBAL TO MICHIGAN STATE: 8/4/2010

Aaron White: 6'6" 185lb - SF - Strongsville High School - Strongsville Ohio - Currently has offers from the Zips, Duquesne, Miami(FL) and Toledo. Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com two stars - ESPN.com ranking of 88.
VERBAL TO IOWA: 10/5/2010

Kirby Wright: 6'9" 190lb - PF - Middletown High School - Middletown Ohio - The Zips are his only current offer. Rivals.com no ranking - Scout.com two stars - ESPN.com ranking of 85.

That is all I have for now. I'm going to try and keep this as up to date as I can. Like I said, feel free to add any information you might find.

[Hilltopper]

Here is an update on our other HS recruit. Deji Ibitayo


Rich Central rebounds from McDipper defeats

As long as guard/forward Deji Ibitayo remains a force, the Olympians will be competitive. The senior, who is averaging 17.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, is the team’s driving force.

“He’s one of the most well-rounded players in the area,” Parham said. “He affects the game in so many ways. He led us in every category last year and was second in assists.

“He’s a great player.”

Olympians survive techs, Stars in OT

With 3:31 remaining, South big man John Ruffin fouled Central’s Adedeji Ibitayo (19 points) hard and continued shoving after the whistle. There was some extra pushing and shoving and technical fouls were given to both players, but additional technical fouls were given to Central’s Nicholas Collins and Brooks, which meant Brooks’ night was finished due to two technical fouls.