Hudson Catholic and Playaz Basketball Club 6’7 wing Reggie Cameron has committed to Georgetown University! He chose the Hoya’s over an impressive list of North Carolina, North Carolina St.,Seton Hall, UConn, Miami and Michigan! Cameron said that he was impressed by the interest that Georgetown gave, particularly Coach John Thompson III and assistant Coach Kevin Broadus! He felt it was far enough away, but not too far, has great academics and loved the D.C. area which he got to see in his official visit! But more importantly, the team has a chance to win! Cameron said” I am humbled by the teams that showed interest in me and I want to thank each one for taking the time to recruit me. This was not an easy decision”!  Hudson Catholic Coach Nick Mariniello said” I am so proud of Reggie and his ability to make a great decision, It’s a credit to his family that they have raised a kid who can process things so intelligently. He has shown tremendous character throughout the process and is a proven winner on the court and off”! His Playaz Basketball Director Jim Salmon said” Georgetown’s style of play is ideal for Reggie to excel. Their academic reputation is second to none and fits the whole person. We expect great things out of Reg! He’s been a true Playa for real his entire life and like most other decisions he has made this is a great one”! Reggie had a long list of people to thank that helped him get to this stage of his athletic and academic career! Cameron said” First, I would like to thank my Dad for everything that he has done for me. He has prepared me as good as any parent could for this moment. he has gave me the tools to succeed and it’s up to me what I do with them. I’d like to thank my Mother June, my Uncle Orlando along with my whole extended Cameron and Drysdale family. I would like to thank Positive Impact Coaches Tony Murphy, Aundrey Bease, Rory Sparrow, Billy Bracey, Clarence Abraham, Darek Carter, Larry Cox and Baby Rob! My Hackensack All-Star coaches John Gilmore, Darryl Smith, Mike Davenport, Mike Guerra,Dave Simms and Sean Christmas.The Playaz Basketball Club Organization of Director Jim Salmon and Coaches Jamal Slappy, Kyle Anderson Sr,Mark Jerrel, Jerome Smart, Reggie Satchel, Jaden Pinkett, Jabarr Spencer, Marcus Toney-El, Dwayne Lee and Daquan Santos. Also my teammates at Paterson Catholic along with Hudson Catholic. My coaches at Hudson Catholic Nick Mariniello, Ayton Branch, Kenny P.,Sean Fitzgerald and Jamie Gordon. Lastly I’d like to thank my brothers Kavon, Kyle Anderson Jr., DeAndre, Mikey and Billy Garrett Jr,#HoyaSaxa! On a personal note, Hoop Journal would like to congratulate Reggie on his decision and tell him that everyday he does nothing but make the family proud! On and off the court!

Hudson Catholic and Playaz Basketball Club point guard Kavon Stewart has chose his school and it’s Robert Morris! Kavon picked the N.E.C. school over FIU,Hofstra,Quinnipiac and UMass! Coach Andrew Toole is getting a top notch point guard who can get in the lane against anyone and may be the fastest player baseline to baseline in the State!! Hudson Catholic Coach Nick Mariniello said” He is really happy for Kavon and the unbelievable job he has done, not only as a highschool player but also academically. Kavon was very happy and is going to a place where he can contribute right away”! His Playaz AAU Director Jim Salmon said” K has played with us his entire travel team career and is a fixture for the class of 2013. We are all really proud of him and excited for the opportunity he’s about to get. Coach Andy Toole recruited him harder than anyone else and proved that it’s a place where he will be accepted and expected to be a major part of the program”!  Kavon has known Coach Toole since 7th grade when he coached him in a Hoop Group Camp and was very comfortable with him! He thanked a number of people for helping him get this far. Among them were the entire Playaz Club Organization, Jim Salmon, Jamal Slappy, Coach Nick, Coach Aton, Coach Kenny, Coach Reggie, Coach Kyle, The Cameron family, his Hudson Catholic teammates, his boys Reggie, DeAndre, Isaac and Jeffrey, Tashmare, Jamod, his brother Travon, Conrad Jones and especially his Aunt Bernita! On a personal note, Kavon has done a great job of persevering and overcoming and Hoop Journal could not be prouder of a person! Hoop Journal wishes nothing but the best for Kavon in the Future!

Kennedy H.S.,Paterson, N.J……. In Monday’s Playaz sponsored Fallball contest Passaic Valley edged Eastern Christian 49-47 behind Junior Stefan Minic’s 15 points, DePaul beat Elmwood Park 50-46 as Senior Josh Marquez(right) and Sophomore Donte Wise combined for 26 points, Wood Ridge defeated Christ The King 53-31 as Senior Mike Gibney scored 16 points and Bergen Catholic upended Paramus Catholic 43-30 as Junior Nadi Beciri led the scoring with 11 points!

FEATURES: Despite the loss Eastern Christian Senior Matt Van Grouw played very well against Passaic Valley scoring 20 points and proving to be a tough matchup for P.V. Wood Ridge Senior Gary Whritenour(right) who is known for his three point shooting turned assist man and literally dished out 16 dimes! Paramus Catholic Junior Jalen Henriquez scored all 12 of his points in the 1st half against Bergen Catholic! Marquez and DePaul saw some light as Wise(left) played his first game with his new school after transferring from Kennedy H.S.and showed how effective he will be making the play of the night by grabbing a rebound and taking it coast to coast for a thunderous dunk!!