dboze Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 Zeke attended the Nike Big Man Camp that included the TOP 20 High School Big Men in the country. I don't have a lot of details but here is a link to some about the camp....http://inside.nikebasketball.com/news/elit...skills-academy/Roster link belowhttp://inside.nikebasketball.com/news/wp-c...e_HS_roster.pdfZeke is #12.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Zeke attended the Nike Big Man Camp that included the TOP 20 High School Big Men in the country. I don't have a lot of details but here is a link to some about the camp....http://inside.nikebasketball.com/news/elit...skills-academy/Roster link belowhttp://inside.nikebasketball.com/news/wp-c...e_HS_roster.pdfZeke is #12....Good Evening Zip Nation..I know you all havent heard from me in a while so I wanted to stop by and give you all an update on the Big Guy. Zeke flew back from Arizona yesterday (Monday) from the Stoudemire Big Man Camp and from the conversation we had in the car, he was very, very pleased with the camp. He said that he did very well and I know that Coach Boals had someone out there who gave him some positive feedback on Zeke. Of course, as most, if not all of us already know, Zeke still needs to put on some weight and strengthen his core..but he did mention that he was in the best shape out of all of the campers there. Zeke roomed with the biggest guy at the camp...dude was like 300+..WOW!! I asked him how were the workouts and he said H-A-R-D but that he did learn a WHOLE LOT while there. I gave him the day off today, but it is right back to work tomorrow (Wed). He has practice with his AAU team from 2:30 - 5:00 and then he has a game tomorrow night with the summer league that he is in..sponsored by Charlie Batch of the Pgh Steelers. Zeke is also working out with a strength and conditioning coach every day so that will continue on Thursday. He will be at St. Mary's college in WV on Sunday (playing in 3 scrimmage games against some WV AAU players) and then he will coming to the JAR---for the LBJ Skills Academy in July. I and my entire family will be up on Monday (7th) see him practice and to be a part of the Family Appreciation Day they are having. Then we will be bringing him home Tuesday and getting him ready for the WV Jamfest which starts on the 14th-16th. After that he will be back to his daily strength and conditioning and then off to Florida for 10 days for the AAU Nationals and Showcase. It is my prayer that Zeke will do well enough to be selected to participate in the Nike International Tournament which will be held in August in Oregon. They will be picking the top 30 players from the LBJ Skills Academy to participate in this event...where he could be, if chosen, play against players from Argentina, Europe, China and some other "out-of-the-country" places. What a wonderful opportunity that would be. So ZipNation....Big Zeke is working really, really hard to get himself in good shape not only for his upcoming senior year..but for his incoming freshman year as a ZIP....PS..you guys would not believe how many calories a day Zeke needs to consume in order to put on some weight (the healthy way)....READY...5200 Yeah, yeah...NO BEER but the PIZZA is definitely doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsrifle Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 I'm pretty sure I put down about 5200 calories a day. You'd be amazed how many calories you burn by typing on a computer all day!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Dear Mom,The secret word is: lasagna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zen Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Dear Mom,The secret word is: lasagna.yum! lolthe secret is, a constant variety of stuff he likes to eat (as long as it isn't too much junk food).When you are scrimmaging and playing ball so much, it's gotta be really hard to try to bulk.Also, because of his size and youth, I am sure his metabolism runs fast. Of course, you wouldn't want to bulk too fast anyway, so it's all good.If you gain at a slow and steady pace, your legs can adapt and you don't lose your agility or your vertical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 Great update GC54! Thanks. We need some good Zips news around here. Slow time for Zips sports.Good luck with your BUSY summer schedule. I'm jealous, sounds like a good time to be ZM.Project Chuck (if anybody is interested in learning more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 GREAT ADVICE EVERYONE...well I started Zeke on this healthy "weight gain smoothie"...which consist of the following:1 cup of frozen strawberries1 cup of OJ1 cup of low fat strawberry yogurt1 large banana3 scoops of weight gain powder (but I'm only doing 2 for now)and 2 cups of crushed ice (my addition)He had his first drink tonight and drove me CRAZY with his...I can't drink this speech..blah..blah..blah!! Of course he did. I know that it is going to take him a little time to get use to the "thickness" of the drink...but I know that it will certainly be a huge benefit to him. GoZips..you are absolutely correct LASAGNE, LASAGNE and more LASAGNE..I'm giving him a bunch of pasta and potatoes with every meal. The good thing about the Stoudemire Big Man camp is that he came home with some FABULOUS and very VALUABLE information about how to gain weight the healthy way. So, I'm taking my cues from the info they gave him and by doing some research online. So day 1 has come and is going...I'll keep you up to date with his progress. Good night all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyrifle32 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I hope he makes it to the nike invitational too. aside from the basketball, oregon is a very beautiful state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I hope he makes it to the nike invitational too. aside from the basketball, oregon is a very beautiful state. Yeah...I hope he makes it to Oregon also. What a wonderful opportunity to play against the top "international" players. That would be an experience to write home about for sure!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Just out of curiosity -- Does it ever get old logging all these hours in AAU tourneys and far-away camps? Do you ever get a summer week free to hit the beach or unwind? Or are the hoops trips your "vacations?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Just out of curiosity -- Does it ever get old logging all these hours in AAU tourneys and far-away camps? Do you ever get a summer week free to hit the beach or unwind? Or are the hoops trips your "vacations?"Hey...I thought this was a "profanity free" blog.... Vacation...vacation...what the heck is that. Oh.wait..once, while at "band camp"...(in my best American Pie voice)..ooppss...my bad wrong kid. Uhm..well...last year I went to Myrtle Beach (watched 8 games, sat at the beach 2x--does that count) Geez..is this a "trick question"???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 3 scoops of weight gain powder (but I'm only doing 2 for now)Every see the 'Weight Gain 4000' Southpark episode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 Just out of curiosity -- Does it ever get old logging all these hours in AAU tourneys and far-away camps? Do you ever get a summer week free to hit the beach or unwind? Or are the hoops trips your "vacations?"Hey...I thought this was a "profanity free" blog.... Vacation...vacation...what the heck is that. Oh.wait..once, while at "band camp"...(in my best American Pie voice)..ooppss...my bad wrong kid. Uhm..well...last year I went to Myrtle Beach (watched 8 games, sat at the beach 2x--does that count) Geez..is this a "trick question"????That's kinda what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyrifle32 Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 3 scoops of weight gain powder (but I'm only doing 2 for now)Every see the 'Weight Gain 4000' Southpark episode? or try some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 OMG!!! Cartman is my freakin HERO... I L-O-V-E-D THAT EPISODE.....I showed Zeke the video and he fell out laughing. OK..so for all of you who are watching the NBA Draft 2night...realize that in about 4-5 years...that is going to be BIG ZEKE--from AKRON going top 5 first round....Momma wants Phoenix..but hey wherever God sends him we will be certain to bless him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 :cheers: Great to hear the Zeke will be returning for his senior season after leading the Zips to 2 consecutive National Titles as a soph & junior. Good to get that degree. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FromdaBurgh Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 OK...so my oldest son sent me this email and I just sat back and SMILED.... Subject: NBA Draft last nightThe number 12 pick to the Sacramento Kings was Jason Thompson from Rider University. He was Stepheny's prom date. You should read up on him. Zeke has some similarities. Jason is 6'11, played in the MAAC conference, was defensive minded, made first team all defense. He was drafted ahead of Roy Hibbert (drafter #21) from Gtown (Big East Conference)!! How about that... for all those Pitt bloggers who believe that big man going to smaller conferences and smaller schools can't be NBA material.I L-O-V-E this email....it is soooo true!!!!! Take that PITT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zip37 Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 Game--- lots of players from small/obscure schools have made it:Elgin Baylor U Seattle Dan Marle cent Mi Bill Turner U of A Earl Monroe Winston-SalemClyde Frazer So. Ill Gary Trent Oh U Jerrry Sloan U Evansville wally S Miami jut a few off top of head. If they're good, they'll find them.Hopwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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