Rockford Jefferson

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Grade
0 - De’Ario Newble, 11
1 - Latrell Graham, 10
2 - George Williams, 11
3 - Antonio Henigan, 12
4 - Dez’zion Jordan, 10
5 - Demarian Jordan, 12
10 - Hayden Morris, 12
11 - Ivory Smith, 11
13 - Dalkeith Jackson, 11
21 - Lajuan Morris, 11
22 - Horace Massey, 12
23 - Cle’Shon Phipps, 10
24 - Jaquavion Robinson, 11
32 - Isaiah Jones, 11
33 - Mike Bankole, 11
34 - Tai’Sani Haire, 12

ABOUT 

Mascot: J-Hawks
Conference: NIC-10
Team Colors: Red/Yellow
Enrollment: 1,700
Principal: Don Rundall
Athletic Director: Darrin Sisk
Head Coach: John Rossato
Assistant Coaches: Marcus Marshall, Nate Green, Jared Romine and Al Posley

Rockford Guilford

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Height Grade
1 - Alejandro Rodriguez, 5-10, 11
2 - Joey Saunders, 6-2, 11
3 - Jason Bevan, 5-11, 11
5 - Jamil Jones, 6-3, 12
10 - Martavius Reynolds, 5-11, 12
12 - Jordan Jones, 6-1, 12
20 - Nikolas Stadelman, 6-0, 11
23 - Jack Ivanic, 6-3, 12
24 - Le’Troy Hunter, 5-6, 11
30 - Jakobe Chatman, 6-2, 11
31 - Samuel Stewart, 6-3, 12
32 - Jeffrey Larsen, 6-1, 12
33 - Tyler Knuth, 6-4, 11
40 - Jack Holmstrom, 6-6, 11

ABOUT 

Mascot: Vikings
Conference: NIC-10
Team Colors: Columbia Blue/White
Enrollment: 1,721
Principal: Gus Carter
Athletic Director: August Toldo
Head Coach: Antonio Maestranzi
Assistant Coaches: Jeff Giamalva, Ray Richmond

Notes: 

• 11-17 last year. • Top returners: Jack Holmstrom, Le’troy Hunter, Tyler Knuth and Sam Stewart.
• Took 2nd place in State in historical 1992-93 season.
• New program creed: “It’s bigger than basketball, it’s about the Brotherhood.”

Rockford East

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Height Grade Position
0 - Josh Crawford, 6-2, 11, G
3 - Chris Burnell, 6-3, 12, G
4 - Andres Thompson, 6-4, 12, G/P
10 - Chris Hodge, 5-9, 12, G
12 - Sha'den Clanton, 6-6, 12, G
13 - Damarion Dickens, 5-8, 12, G
21 - Sincere Parker, 6-3, 11, G
22 - Jaedyn Brannon-Davis, 5-9, 11, G
23 - Markarious Luster, 6-1, 10, G
25 - Evan Bell, 6-4, 12, G/P
50 - Delvonte' Leflore, 6-5, 11, P

ABOUT 

Mascot: E-Rabs
Conference: NIC-10
Team Colors: Red/Black
Enrollment: 1,990
Principal: Dr. Peter Verona
Athletic Director: Gary Griffin
Head Coach: Roy Sackmaster
Assistant Coaches: Cody Phillips, Alan Hunter, Chris Dixon, and LC Robinson

Notes:
• 20-11
• Returners include Chris Burnell, currently 6th all-time leading scorer in school history.
• Galesburg MLK Tournament Champions.

Rockford Auburn

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Height Grade Position
0 - Elliott Gary, 6-2, 12, G
1 - Joshua Ausler, 6-0, 10, G
2 - Justin Blake, 6-2, 12, SF
3 - Kevin Williams, 5-9, 11, G
5 - Haniefe Johnson, 5-9, 11, PG
10 - Markus Burd, 5-9, 12, G
11 - Tyshawn Whitt, 6-0, 12, G
12 - Justice Johnson, 5-9, 11, G
13 - Javin Davis, 6-3, 11, F
20 - Maurice Williams, 6-1, 12, SF
21 - Noah Lockhart Walker, 6-0, 11, G
24 - Jailin McCoy, 5-11, 11, G
25 - Robert Chaney, 6-1, 9, G
32 - Khamani Sanders, 6-1, 11, F
33 - Devin Paladino, 6-0, 12, G
34 - Mikeon Spraggins, 6-3, 11, P

ABOUT 

Mascot: Knights
Conference: NIC-10
Team Colors: Black/Red/White
Enrollment: 1,805
Principal: Janice Hawkins
Athletic Director: Brad Pemberton
Head Coach: Bryan Ott
Assistant Coaches: Hosea Harris, Joe Danforth, Elijah Smith and Eddie Cade

Notes: 

• Regional Champions, 20-12 overall; 12-4 NIC-10 (3rd in conference).
• 3rd in State 2012, 4th in State 2016; 4 Supersectional Titles, 10 Sectional Championships, 19 Regional Championships; 11 Conference Championships; 22 holiday tournament titles.
• Prominent alumni - Fred VanVleet currently in 3rd NBA season with Toronto Raptors; Antoine Pittman in 3rd season at Bradley (NCAA Div. I); Delundre Dixon in 3rd season at Chicago State (NCAA Div. I); Trayvon Tyler in 3rd season at Lincoln College (NAIA Div. I); Yahmir Muhammad in 1st season at Missouri S&T (NCAA Div. II).

North Chicago

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Height Grade Position
1 - Jourvon Presley, 5-4, 12, G
2 - Armoni Rogers, 6-3, 12, G
4 - Khairi Banks, 5-8, 12, G
5 - Corey Harper, 5-10, 12, G
10 - Steven Rodriguez, 5-6, 10, G
11 - Tyshawn Davis, 6-1, 11, G
12 - Michael Waiters, 6-1, 12, G
14 - Ja’Sion Woods, 6-0, 11, G
15 - Jourdon Presley, 5-7, 11, G
21 - Jamar Mays, 6-0, 10, G
22 - Quency Gilmore, 6-4, 12, G
23 - Dwight Lawrence, 5-10, 12, G
40 - Raeshaun Samoa, 6-6, 12, G
42 - Achan Clinton, 6-8, 12, F
45 - Raekwon McDuffie, 6-2, 11, F
52 - Ricky Irby, 6-7, 11, F

ABOUT 

Mascot: Warhawks
Conference: Northern Lake County
Team Colors: Red/White
Enrollment: 780
Principal: Dr. Lilith Werner
Athletic Director: Keith Turner
Head Coach: Gerald Coleman
Assistant Coaches: Cheryl Coleman, Trendelle Vaughn, Jonathan Jones and Mike Barry

Notes: 

• 2017-2018 (20-9) took 4th in the state (Class 3A) - 3rd trip down state since 2011
• 2017-2018 Northern Lake County Champions (14-0)
• Achan Clinton 6’8” / Senior (Returning Starter)
• Raeshaun Samoa 6’6” / Senior (Returning Starter)
• Quency Gilmore 6’4” Senior (Returning Starter)

Indianapolis Pike

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Grade
3 - AJ White, 12
10 - Bobby Johnson, 11
12 - Davion Bailey, 11
13 - LaJuan Whitney, 12
20 - Ahmoni Jones, 12
22 - Tyrell Sanders, 11
23 - Chris Robinson, 12
24 - Jasen Graves, 11
30 - Jalen Love, 11
32 - Elijah Yarbro, 12
34 - DeJuan Pearson, 11
42 - Jalen Johnson, 12

ABOUT 

Mascot: Red Devils
Conference: Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference
Team Colors: Red/White
Enrollment: 3,200
Principal: Troy Inman
Athletic Director: David Paddock
Head Coach: Bill Zych
Assistant Coaches: Braxton Mills, Shawn Teague, Javon Williams, Lou Hogan and Anthony Law

Notes: 

• Last year’s record was 13-11.
• We have three senior starters returning in AJ White, Chris Robinson, and Ahmoni Jones. Several juniors who will be playing this year were from an 16-3 JV team.
• Pike has won 3 state championships, 2 state runners-up, 5 semi-state championships, 7 regional championships and 18 Sectional Championships in its storied history.
• Individually, Pike has 2 Mr. Basketballs and 17 Indiana All Stars.
• We have 4 players who were first round draft picks in the NBA: Courtney Lee 2008, Jeff Teague 2009, Marquis Teague 2012, and RJ Hunter 2015.

Chicago Hyde Park

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Height Grade Position
0 - Doral Means, 5-7, 12, G
1 - Jalen Houston, 6-0, 10, G
2 - Rashard Harris, 6-2, 10, G
3 - JaQuan Reed, 6-0, 11, G
4 - Ken Wilson, 5-8, 12, PG
10 - Javon Cooks, 6-4, 12, F/C
11 - Terrence Boykin, 5-11, 11, PG
12 - Maurice Clay, 6-3, 11, F
15 - Mikey Brown, 5-7, 9, PG
21 - Kee Hargrow, 6-7, 11, F
23 - Braijon Johnson, 6-4, 12, F
24 - Josh Harris, 6-2, 12, G/F
25 - Zach Miller, 6-2, 11, G/F
33 - Dominic Ford, 6-1, 11, G/F

ABOUT 

Mascot: Thunderbirds
Conference: Chicago Public
Team Colors: Navy Blue/White
Enrollment: 850
Principal: Antonio Ross
Athletic Director: Alfonzo Lewis
Head Coach: Reginald Bates

Huntington Beach Marina

ROSTER

Jersey # Player Height Grade Position
1 - Chase Ishino, 5-7, 12, PG
2 - Eric Hodgkins, 5-11, 9, G
4 - Jack Webster, 6-2, 12, F
10 - Tim Fronek, 6-2, 12, F
11 - Hayden Bates, 5-11, 12, G
13 - Ethan Barnella, 6-0, 11, G
22 - Robert Aguirre, 6-0, 9, G
25 - Jakob Alamudun, 6-4, 12, F
30 - Kalani Jensen, 6-7, 12, C
31 - Dean Keeler, 6-9, 12, F

ABOUT 

Mascot: Vikings
Conference: Sunset
Team Colors: Navy/Columbia/Gold
Enrollment: 2,400
Principal: Dr. Jessie Marion
Athletic Director: Michelle Spencer
Head Coach: Nick Racklin
Assistant Coaches: Nick Galloway, John Quinones, Chris Henry and Dennis Cowan

Notes: 

• 16-12 record in 2017-18.
• lost 2nd round CIF playoffs.

Hollywood McArthur

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Height Grade Position
1 - Jordan Howard, 6-4, 11, G/F
2 - Trevor Ward, 6-0, 11, PG
3 - Rahmel Davis, 6-4, 12, G
4 - DeAndre Pemberton, 6-5, 12, F
5 - Dominic Shaw, 6-2, 11, G
10 - Isaiah Gissendanner, 5-11, 10, G
11 - Rodney Williams, 6-1, 12, G
12 - Jhamyr Bazile, 5-11, 11, G
13 - Emanuel Zayas, 5-5, 11, PG
15 - Andres Garcia, 5-11, 11, PG
21 - David Pack, 6-3, 12, G/F
22 - Jaden Lindsey, 6-8, 12, F
23 - Alawizhes Kelly, 6-6, 11, F

ABOUT 

Mascot: Mustangs
Conference: 8A, District 15
Team Colors: Green/Orange/White
Enrollment: 2,222
Principal: Todd LaPace
Athletic Director: Dennis Dillon
Head Coach: Warren Gale
Assistant Coaches: Nick Moncayo, and Thaddeus Ambrose

Notes: 

• McArthur High School is located in Hollywood, Fla., about 15 miles south of Fort Lauderdale. This is the third straight year the Mustangs have traveled to compete in the Tip-Off Classic.
• McArthur finished 15-13 last season and 2018 District Champions.
• McArthur has finished in the Regional Final 5 of the last 6 seasons and while finishing in the State Final Four in 2015.
• The Mustangs have also won 5 of the last 6 district championships with a runner-up finish in 2017.

Freeport

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Height Grade
0 - Paris O’Bryant, 6-1, 12
1 - Deron Lacey, 5-8, 11
2 - Kijuan Burns, 6-0, 12
3 - Keandre Wade, 6-3, 11
10 - Deven Stewart, 6-2, 11
12 - Andrew Simmons, 5-9, 12
20 - Jace Hail, 6-3, 11
21 - Rayshon Cooley, 5-9, 12
22 - Brady Katzenberger, 6-1, 12
23 - Deontae Collier, 5-9, 11
24 - Martez Edgeston, 6-0, 11
25 - Austin Flemming, 6-2, 12

ABOUT 

Mascot: Pretzels
Conference: NIC-10
Team Colors: Orange/Black
Enrollment: 1,158
Principal: Dr. Beth Summers
Athletic Director: Jeff Fitzpatrick
Head Coach: Ryan Pierce
Assistant Coaches: TJ Jackson and JJ Cooley

Notes: 

• Freeport finished 5-22 last season.
• The Pretzels have several players returning from last year and will be led by senior guard Kijuan Burns and junior guard Deron Lacey.

Elgin Larkin

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Height Grade
1 - Pierre Black, 6-1, 12
2 - Christopher Rose, 5-9, 12
3 - Trevell Cooks, 5-10, 12
4 - Mirko Sarovic, 5-10, 11
5 - Victor Perez, 6-2, 12
10 - Damari Wheeler Thomas, 5-10, 9
11 - Anthony Ramirez, 6-1, 12
12 - Trace Boley, 6-2, 10
14 - Sebastian Berrios, 5-10, 10
15 - Marcus Green, 6-1, 11
21 - Jashon Johnson-Neals, 6-1, 11
22 - Dajauhn Jones, 5-10, 10
24 - Mashari Brumfield, 6-4, 11

ABOUT 

Mascot: Royals
Conference: Upstate Eight
Team Colors: Royal Blue/White
Enrollment: 2,170
Principal: Jamie Crosen
Athletic Director: Ethan Karolczak
Head Coach: Deryn Carter
Assistant Coaches: Jonathan Winters, Ryan Echols and Deryl Carter

Notes: 

• Coming off our first ever trip to the state finals last year, after finishing 4th in class 4a. We are a young team this year with 3 sophomores and 1 freshman on the varsity team. Pierre Black returns as a 3-year varsity player and was third on the team in scoring last year. Vic Perez is also a 3-year varsity basketball player, can score and defends at a high level. Several newcomers on the team this year and we are expecting to compete at a high level.

Chicago Perspectives

ROSTER 

Jersey # Player Grade Position
0 - Datavious Lash, 11, G
1 - Jarvin Graham, 11, PG
2 - Lafeyette Johnson, 12, PG
3 - Caleb Miller, 11, G
4 - Kenneth Daniel, 11, G
5 - Jacob Moore, 10, PG
10 - Justin Gayles, 11, C
11 - Russell Johnson, 12, G
12 - Antwan Thomas, 12, G
13 - Zhalik Norwood, 12, G
15 - De’Kimrick Hooks, 12, G
20 - Jabari Scofield, 10, G
22 - Allen Woods, 11, F
25 - Elijah Harris, 12, G
32 - Raysean Pruitt, 11, F

ABOUT 

Mascot: Wolves
Conference: Chicago Public
Team Colors: Gray/Red/Black
Enrollment: 403 (661 Co-op)
Principal: Stephen Todd, Milena Nedeljkovic
Athletic Director: Tiray Jackson
Head Coach: Waybon McConnell
Assistant Coaches: Marcellus Phelps, Duane Bowen and Cody Martin

Notes: 

• Long removed from winning the school’s first ever regional championship in 2014, goal number 1,2 and 3 is to win conference (White West). Challenging non-conference schedule (23 games on the road due to no home gym) with Thanksgiving games against tough Rockford teams (Jefferson, Guilford), will play one Red team (Hyde Park), travel to Milwaukee and East Moline to play United Township. Wolves are very deep at the guard position. Ultra quick Jr PG Jarvin Graham along with Sr. Elijah Harris, Sr. Lafeyette Johnson will look to lead the Wolves to it’s first ever 20 win season and conference championship.
• Top Returning Players: Elijah Harris, Jarvin Graham, Lafeyette Johnson

NBA's VanVleet signs on as Tip-Off Classic sponsor

To have a top-flight sporting event, you have to have dedicated volunteers and sponsors willing to put time, effort and dollars to help make the event first class.

The 205 Tip-Off Classic has been blessed to have a solid group of sponsors willing to help offset some of the costs of bringing in teams from California, Indiana, Wisconsin, Florida and Chicago to show off their talents in Rockford. Among the organizations already returning as sponsors include 23 WIFR TV, the Glenwood Center and The Good Run.

This year, the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center has joined as a sponsor. The Radisson is hosting a media breakfast for all teams and coaches on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Anderson Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM and the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau also are on board as a sponsors for the first time.

Associated Bank and the Rockford West state champion basketball teams from 1955 and 1956 are returning as a Gold Sponsors.

There is a new sponsorship level for 2018 and that's Platinum and that's being filled by Fred VanVleet. VanVleet, the Rockford Auburn graduate who now is thriving in the NBA, is forming a new non-profit organization to go along with his FVV23 clothing line that can be bought online or at his 328 East State St. location.

It's just the latest in a list of efforts VanVleet is getting involved in even though he makes Toronto his home most of the year. VanVleet has been the RACVB official sports ambassador for the past two years, which included hosting the FVV Fan Fest at the UW Health Sports Factory. Proceeds from that event went to the RACVB Foundation, which helps fund efforts to bring sporting events to Rockford.