Staring to heat up… After being sidelined by a couple of injuries, Jake Belford (6’8/Unsigned Senior) from Battleground High (WA) is finally getting into rhythm.  Last week, he had a great all-around performance against Evergreen High School (WA).  He finished the game with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. He is a tough guy to cover due to his athleticism and great shooting touch.  He is definitely a ...

One of the most enjoyable things about being the standard bearer for publicity in the Killeen-Austin-San Antonio area is seeing the kids we've touched with the D1 Ambassadors now manifest their talents in the classroom and on the court at the college level.  It takes about 4 hours for me to comb through every NCAA game on a weekly basis to compile all of our alumni's performances of the week.  It's a labor ...

Barlow vs. Centennial This was definitely a great game to watch this week.  At one point in the game, Barlow (Oregon) was up by 20 points until Centennial (Oregon) went with a full court press which helped them cut the lead into single digits.  Barlow was able to defeat Centennial with a final score of 76-72.  Barlow got a great effort from Cody Powers (6’4/Class of 2013) who scored 22 points.  Centennial’s ...

Wilsonville vs. Milwaukie A great game to watch tonight is Wilsonvile (Oregon) vs. Milwaukie (Oregon).  Both teams are undefeated in league.  Wilsonvile has two great seniors who have played consistent basketball for them this year.  Starting point guard Kevin Marshall (6’1/Unsigned) is great at controlling the tempo of the game and can easily break down a defense with his dribble penetration.  Grant McNeil ...

Check out this video on Austin Flues, 6'8" junior from Century High (Oregon).  Austin is one of those incredible leapers that can rebound and block shots!  Enjoy! Austin Flues   ...

[video id="Omq-YhH-f1o" type="youtube"] Big props to Converse Wagner and Texas D1 Ambassadors alum, Andre Roberson.  The super sophomore is one of the country's top double double men for the Colorado Buffaloes.  Here's a montage of dunks against Longwood, Texas A&M, Kansas State, Indiana and most recently Arizona State.  Andre is scheduled to go at the #5 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. [caption id="attachm ...

Council approves basketball recruiting model The Division I Leadership Council approved the final elements of the men’s basketball recruiting model and will forward its recommendations for both summer access and on-campus evaluations to the Division I Board of Directors for its consideration Saturday. The Council approved a summer access model that will allow an entering or continuing men’s basketball stude ...

Great news for Battleground H.S. (WA) as 2012 F 6'8" Jake Belford has returned to the hardwood after suffering a severe knee sprain 3 weeks ago.  It didn't take long for the skilled forward to make an impact as he had 17 points and 7 rebounds in their win over Skyview 57-49. Belford  runs the floor, handles the ball well, rebounds, plays with a high motor and is a superior perimeter shooter.  He is also a p ...

Preview- La Salle Prep vs. Gladstone High An exciting game to watch this week will be La Salle Prep (Oregon) versus the Gladstone High (Oregon).  With a record of 12-2, La Salle is definitely one of the toughest teams to beat.  So far this season, they have been getting an outstanding effort night in and night out by Jacob McGraw (Class of 2013).  This season, he is averaging 18.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and ...

Tigard High vs. Tualatin High Rivalry games are the best type of games to go watch.  You know these games will be physical and ever kid will play at 100% because nobody wants to lose to their rivals.  This week, the Tigard Tigers played against the Tualatin Timberwolves and this game fit the description of a true rivalry game.  Tigard High was able to defeat Tualatin High with a final score of 54-51 as the ...