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Wilkins scheduled to play in Flash's camp-4/19 at BU/Markin Center

does anyone know if this event will cost $$ to get in? I have yet to go to the Markin and this is the perfect opportunity to go. Any schedule for John??
 
There hasn't been any schedule released, and I am not sure they have set the teams and matches yet.

I would guess there might be a nominal entrance fee, but I am not sure. Does anyone else know?
 
tornado said:
Good memory TNel, the 1969 team (finished 2nd in State - single class) had Alvin O'Neal, whose antics his senior year cost him a few better scholarship offers, and the 1970 Spalding team (finsihed 4th) had Wolbeck and Brian Lavin's dad, Rich.
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T. I could be wrong but didn't Alvin O'neal plat at the U of I? Can someone help us. I thought he was going to BU but when it came time to decide think he chose the U of I.
 
wily coyote said:
T. I could be wrong but didn't Alvin O'neal plat at the U of I? Can someone help us. I thought he was going to BU but when it came time to decide think he chose the U of I.
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You are correct WC. Found a reference to O'Neal on IlliniBoard/10 worst basketball calls. Didn't say what year it was, but Harv Schmidt put him into a game against IU for a defensive stop. He did his job and managed to force a jump ball. The official screwed it up and had Rick Howat jump instead of Alvin. I don't think he spent more than a year or two at U of I. Murray State still rings a bell, but I could be wrong.
 
Da Coach said:
There hasn't been any schedule released, and I am not sure they have set the teams and matches yet.

I would guess there might be a nominal entrance fee, but I am not sure. Does anyone else know?
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There was discussion as to an entrance fee charged by Bradley to attend the event. As of now no fee will be charged. Flash never charged a fee for spectators.
 
bravetime33 said:
John Wilkins is scheduled to play in Flash's Spring Hoops Review on April 19th at the new Markin Center on the campus of BU. Guest speaker Chuck Buescher will present at the orientation at 11AM prior to the games which start at noon. Over 240 players are expected of which 75 to 100 are division 1 prospects. This is an opportunity for top players to be evaluated by a large number of college basketball coaches, plus a number of college scouting services and talent evaluators. Plus the AAU Chicago Wolves will bring 3 teams. Last year the Wolves were ranked as the number 5 AAU team in the nation, which Wilkins played on. Carl Maniscalco is an assistant for this team. This is the 26th event in the last 14 years. It presents many kids the opportunity for exposure to move to the next level and higher education. Many who have attended this review are now playing in the NBA. If you have time it might be something to check out, see John in action, show support to him and the camp and other prospetive atheletes
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Does anyone know when this starts at the Markin Center today.
 
TNel said:
If you want to go WAY back at Spalding, there was the aforementioned Don Mathews (BU 1951-54). Alvin O'Neal (late '60s) I think, played at Murray State. Ken Wolbeck (70's) I think also played D1 somewhere. Joe Voegele, a team mate of mine at SI, played at BU 1958-59.
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Alvin O'Neal didn't play for Murry St. When he transferred from Illinois I pretty sure he went out East. A school in Maryland is on the tip of my tongue. I'm thinking Ken Wolbeck played for Notre Dame. When I was in the 8th grade and playing grade school ball at St. Joseph's, Joe Voegele got a lot of playing time as a 5th grader. We knew he would play college ball somewhere. Believe hs dad played for Notre Dame. Hope to make it to Markin to see JW in action and welcome him to the Hilltop.
 
I heard that Wilkins will not be able to atend per BU. They don't want to risk any problems with the NCAA.
 
Chico said:
Alvin O'Neal didn't play for Murry St. When he transferred from Illinois I pretty sure he went out East. A school in Maryland is on the tip of my tongue. I'm thinking Ken Wolbeck played for Notre Dame. When I was in the 8th grade and playing grade school ball at St. Joseph's, Joe Voegele got a lot of playing time as a 5th grader. We knew he would play college ball somewhere. Believe hs dad played for Notre Dame. Hope to make it to Markin to see JW in action and welcome him to the Hilltop.
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Joe's dad did play at ND. He was at SI with my dad about 1926 or '27. I have an old yearbook in a box somewhere with Joe, Sr. palming a basketball in each hand ... big stuff back then. I think you're right about Wolbeck and ND, too.
 
I am at the Flash Flanagan event, and John Wilkins is not here. There are only high schoolers playing (and a few junior high school kids). There are no college or juco kids.
I heard it is because his junior college didn't want him here. Since he is on scholarship at Southeastern CC, his juco coach can control whether he plays in events like this. The fact that there are no other college or juco kids here makes me think there might be a conflict.
 
Personally I don't want JW at any more events like this. Just get in shape, get that degree, play a year of juco, and get to BU. No need for any exposure . . . to recruiters or to injuries . . . beyond playing juco ball.
 
Braveman said:
Welcome back to Peoria, Chico- I hope all the drives were straight out in Arizona!
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Thanks. Miss it already. My drives were usually straight, but I usually had to hit first after we left the tee box. A Canadian told me my problem was I stand too close to the ball. After I hit it. Got 36 rounds in. Didn't improve my game any, but it beat the alternative. Only thing I missed was the Braves.
 
Here is an abbreviated report....you know how to get me if you want more...


....this was the Grand Central Station of basketball...

four games on four courts going simultaneously...
two games per hour and four courts, roughly 10 kids per team...and it's only about 3 hours in so lots more ball, but I thought I'd take a break and blog...

No D-I coaches allowed as it is a dead period..but dads of players can of course be there, so I saw both Jim Les and Jim Molinari.
Mo had been recruiting Zeke Schneider of Metamora, and he had a few words about him and other kids...

I also saw and said hi to Chris Roberts, Sam Maniscalco, and Dodie Dunson.
Sam M.'s dad, Carl Maniscalco was coach of one of the Illinois Wolves teams (16U)....with Chasson Randle, Bobo Drummond....

The team I enjoyed watching the most had Jordan Prosser, Tyler Les, Zeke Schneider, and Dyricus.
It's hard to say with certainty who was the best player there, but I'd go with Jordan Prosser, he was unstoppable.

One other team I enjoyed was the Peoria Carver team....Andrew Jordan (Woodruff), Brandon Watson (Manual), David Molinari, and another incredible shooter Cooper Meyer...a small kid who never missed a shot.
They passed well and won easily in each of their games.

Carl Maniscalco was the coach of the Illinois Wolves 16U that had Drummond & Randle....he looked like he was having fun.

Nice to see a few of our fine posters there.....
those poor refs are working every game....5 straight hours...running clock....no time outs....whew!!

John Wilkins was not there....
I did not see him and neither did anyone else...


But Wilkins was NOT even listed in the player guide, so I have to think he was a scratch earlier than just this morning.......maybe because of the fact that it was held ON CAMPUS at BU.......



There were over 200 kids there from almost every high school in the state..so if you have any questions about anyone in particular...let me know.....
 
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