Plenty of players to watch in this year's Tip-Off Classic

In its third year, the 205 Tip-Off Classic is quickly gaining a reputation as an excellent gathering place to see the next generation of college stars.

This year's collection was to feature Christian Negron of Elgin Larkin, who signed in February to play

with Chicago's Loyola University. Negron injured his knee in September and will miss his senior season. Even without Negron, Larkin features Division 1 prospects 6-9 Jalen Shaw (pictured right) and 6-3 combo guard Anthony Lynch.

Milwaukee Bay View is bringing 6-4 guard Breontae Hunt, who is being recruited by Wisconsin-Milwaukee and several other schools.

Janesville Parker's top prospect is 6-7 junior forward Chris Galvan, but Galvan is recovering from an ankle injury and may see limited time.

Proviso West, which played in the first Tip-Off Classic before taking last year off, returns with three Division 1 prospects, 6-10 center Trajon Johnson, 6-7 forward Elijah Gipson and 6-5 guard Ronnie Allgood.

Perennial power Indianapolis Pike is playing in its third Tip-Off Classic. Pike's top prospects are 6-6 senior foward Isiah James and 6-6 sophomore Brandon Vernon. Four others, Elijah Pennington, Justin Williams, Darian Porch and Tyree Pegues are getting looks from NAIA or Division II schools.

The most anticipated newcomer is Hollywood (Fla.) McArthur High School. McArthur features a plethora of players who will be playing high level college basketball. Noah Brown has received scholarship offers from VMI and Alabama A&M, Jaden Lindsey has gotten an offer from Florida Gulf Coast and Ralph Bissainthe is being recruited by schools such as Stetson, VMI and Charleston Southern. Jamari Belvin and Kheron Millwood are getting looks from DII and NAIA schools.

Janesville Parker High School

Roster
No.	Player	Year	Pos.	Hght.
	Sam Rufer	Sr.	G	6-0
	Ed Jacobson	Sr.	F	6-4
	Zach Christianson	Sr.	F	6-5
	Mylik Williams	Sr.	F	6-6
	Gavin Buus	Sr.	G	6-2
	Jadyn Ellis	Jr.	F	6-6
	Chris Galvan	Jr.	F	6-7
	Dakota Schmaling	Jr.	F	6-5
	Kavion Ellison	Jr.	G	5-9
	Kyle Fuller	Jr.	G	6-2
	AJ Thompson	So.	G	6-3
	Brody Dahlke	So.	G	6-0
	Tremar Curry	So.	G	6-2

Head coach: Keith Miller

Freeport High School

Roster
No.	Player	Year	Hght.
1	Daquaveon Jackson	Jr.	6-2
2	Walter Hayward	Sr.	5-9
3	Grant Holman	Sr.	6-1
4	Tareq Hiteman	Sr.	5-10
5	Reyshun Craig	Sr.	6-3
10	Chad Foltz	Sr.	6-0
11	Cade Budenz	Jr.	5-10
12	Wayne Miller	Jr.	5-6
15	Evan Ruthe	Jr.	5-7
20	Jayvion Avery	Jr.	6-1
22	Zeke Vandenburgh	Sr.	6-3
23	Myterrion Carter	Jr.	6-3
24	Grant Luecke	Jr.	6-4

Head coach: Ryan Pierce

Welcome to the Rockford Public Schools 205 Tip-Off Classic

We are excited to bring back this competitive, opening-week experience for players, coaches and fans.

Now in our third year, we are happy to say we have seen growth every year and continue to reach our goal of hosting a first-class national tournament. This year will feature 25 games played by 15 teams from four different states.

This elite competition is the result of collaboration with the business community, the Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Rockford Sports Coalition, Associated Bank, and many other partnerships. We’d like to thank all of our sponsors, as well as the athletic directors, staff and booster clubs from all four of our hosting high schools.

We welcome the teams that are new to our event this year – Milwaukee Bay View, Madison West, and McArthur High School from Hollywood, Fla. Returning for either their second or third time are Belvidere, Auburn, East, Freeport, Proviso West, Indianapolis Pike, Elgin Larkin, Chicago Hyde Park, Guilford, Janesville Parker and Madison La Follette. Thank you to everyone who has made this event an overwhelming success, and we look forward to seeing you at this year’s games!

- Rockford Public Schools Athletic Director Mat Parker

Chicago Hyde Park High School

Roster
No.	Player	Year	Pos.	Hght.
0	Christian Graham	Sr.	G	5-10
1	Trevon Tucker	Sr.	G	6-4
2	Earnest Donel	Sr.	F	6-6
3	Andrew Anderson	Jr.	G	5-9
4	Maurice Mitchell	Jr.	G	5-9
5	Anthony Cameron	Sr.	C	6-8
10	Shomari Tillett	Sr.	F	6-7
11	DaQuan Fairley	Jr.	G	6-0
12	Lovelle Gause	Jr.	G	6-0
21	Kevin Barnhill	Jr.	F	6-6
23	Kavon Iverson	Sr.	F	6-5
25	Travis Ivy	Sr.	G	6-0

Head coach: Jevon Mamon
Assistant: Erick Rozier
Assistant: Bobby Singleton
Assistant: La-Troy Farrow
Assistant: Eric Shuler
Assistant: Mike Smith
Manager: Jada Collins
Manager: Tamron Harris
Manager: Robert Ike
Manager: Byron Smith

Rockford Guilford High School

Roster
No.	Player	Class
5	Jamarius Holman	Sr.
11	Jyaire Robinson	Jr.
12	Sha’don Clanton	So.
13	Dorian Jones	Jr.
15	Nick Phillips	Sr.
21	Deleon Lewis	So.
23	Raheem Gregg	Sr.
24	Ricky Hood	Sr.
25	Sedric Euell	Jr.
45	Nick Albers	Jr.
	Elijah Atkins	So.
	Seth Brumfield	Jr.

Head coach: Dean Martinetti                                                                               
Assistant: Doug Donahue
Assistant: Greg Fiorucci
Assistant: Tyler Davis
Assistant: Avery Johnson
Assistant: Darrin Sisk

Rockford Auburn High School

Roster
No.	Player	Hght.	Year
0	Yahmir Muhammad	5-11	Jr.
1	Terry Ford	5-11	Jr.
2	Justin Blake	6-0	So.
3	Justin Robinson	5-10	Jr.
5	Jamus Neal	6-1	Jr.
11	Tyshawn Dawson	5-9	Jr.
12	Austin Sturlin	5-10	Jr.
13	Daquawn Bell	5-5	Jr.
14	Demonde Barmore	6-1	So.
21	Elijah White	5-9	Jr.
22	Trevon Wilson	5-9	Sr.
24	Da’Quayvious Thompson	5-9	Jr.
25	Zachariah Steele	6-3	Jr.
33	Maleek Jarrett	6-3	Sr.
34	Terry Purifoy	6-3	Jr.
35	Tenoah Tatum	6-3	Sr.

Head coach: Bryan Ott                                            
Assistant: Ryan Shelton