RHI Hoops International Standouts

Ata Robinson, 5’11, 165 pound point guard, Class of 2011, Newark Eastside – Quick floor leader/scorer that will attack the rim and finish via layup in heavy traffic, while also hitting occasional outside shots. Robinson must get stronger, and said of his development plan “I have to improve every aspect of my game”.

CLIPPERS SIGN FREE AGENT GUARD RANDY FOYE

The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent guard Randy Foye. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not announced.

A four-year NBA veteran, Foye played for the Washington Wizards last season averaging 10.1 points, 3.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 23.8 minutes in 70 games. Foye, 26, has played in 261 regular season games and brings career averages of 12.2 points, 3.6 assists and 2.6 rebounds from Minnesota and Washington to Los Angeles.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to add Randy to our team,” said Neil Olshey of the Los Angeles Clippers. “Randy is a player who has improved throughout his time in the league, and is someone who will provide on the ball defense, athleticism, intensity and an impressive ability to score to the group we already have in place.”

The Newark, New Jersey native began his career with Minnesota in 2006-07 and was named to the 2006-07 All-Rookie First Team after appearing in 82 games and averaging 10.1 points. The six-foot-four, 210 pound guard was originally drafted by the Boston Celtics with the seventh overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft and was involved in two draft day deals that brought him to Minnesota.

The former University of Villanova star improved his scoring and assists average in each of his first three NBA seasons, culminating in his career-best 16.3 points per game average in 70 games during the 2008-09 season. Foye joined the Wizards prior to the 2009-10 season in a trade that saw him go to Washington along with Mike Miller for Oleksiv Pecherov, Darius Songaila, Etan Thomas and a 2009 First Round draft pick. Last season, Foye led the Wizards in assists 21 times and scored a career-high 36 points on Feb. 20, 2009 vs. Indiana.

At Villanova, Foye enjoyed an illustrious four-year career that culminated in a senior season that saw him average 20.5 points per game and earn a spot on the 2005-06 NCAA All-American Team while also being named 2006 Big East Player of the Year.

Ten Commandments

High school basketball coaching legend and bonafide basketball genius Bob Hurley offered up what he called his “Ten Commandments” in a clinic, and I thought I’d share. He didn’t say if this was his original work or if taken from somewhere:

1. When a winner makes a mistake, he says, “I was wrong.”
-When a loser makes a mistake, he says, “It wasn’t my fault.”

2. A winner credits good luck for winning, even though it isn’t good luck.
-A loser blames bad luck for losing, even though it wasn’t bad luck.

3. A winner goes through a problem.
-A loser goes around it, but never past it.

4. A winner shows he’s sorry by making up for it.
-A loser says, “I’m sorry,” but does the same thing next time.

5. A winner knows what to fight for and what to compromise on.
-A loser compromises on what he shouldn’t, and fights for what isn’t worth fighting about.

6. A winner says, “I’m good, but not as good as I ought to be.”
-A loser says, “I’m not as bad as a lot of other people.”

7. A winner would rather be admired, more than liked, although he would prefer to be both.
-A loser would rather be liked than admired, and is even willing to pay the price of mild contempt for it.

8. A winner respects those who are superior to him, and tries to learn something from them.
-A loser resents those who are superior to him, and tries to find chinks in their armor.

9. A winner feels responsible for more than his job.
-A loser says, “I only work here.”

10. A winner works harder than a loser and has more time to give.
-A loser is always too busy to do what is necessary.

2012 Intro: Tariq Carey

By Tate Myers

DeaconSports.com
Posted Jul 5, 2010

Tariq Carey may not be a household name at this point, but expect that to change this summer. The 6’2 point guard out of East Side High School in Newark, NJ is looking to make his mark on the AAU scene.

Newark East Side, led by sophomore point guard Tariq Carey, enjoyed a terrific season last year going 20-7. Tariq Carey averaged over 14 points per game to go along with 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1 block per contest.

This summer, Carey is playing with a new AAU team, the New Jersey Playaz, and is looking to make his mark on the national scene.

“AAU is going great so far,” said Carey. “I have known most of the guys on the team for a long time but this is my first year playing with them. We have been playing very well in the tournaments so far. We lost in the semifinals of the Rumble in the Bronx.”

Carey has a lot of the traits colleges are looking for in a point guard. First and foremost, he is a winner.

“I think my biggest strength right now is my competitiveness and toughness. I also have a good handle and speed as well the ability to finish at the rim. I am really working hard this summer on consistency with my jumper. I am shooting the three ball well this summer but I just want to keep working on it. Last week I was in the gym every day putting up 500-1000 shots.”

Not playing on a high profile AAU team the past few years may be the reason Carey is flying a bit under the radar at this time, but it is a role he doesn’t mind.

“I have always been the hunter and not the hunted. A lot of guys get more publicity than I do but that is OK. I am never satisfied with my game and will keep working to get better. Some people have me in the Top 100 right now but that is not good enough for me. I just want to keep improving.”

Despite the lack of national attention, many Division 1 schools have already picked up their recruitment of Carey.

“I hear a lot from Wake Forest, Villanova, and Notre Dame. Actually, Wake Forest is my dream school. I am a big Tim Duncan fan and have been since the 4th or 5th grade. I love the way he handles his business. I have been a big Wake fan since then.”

Carey was able to visit his “dream school” recently when he participated in the Wake Forest Elite Camp.

“Camp was great. It was even better than I thought. I actually did a report on Wake Forest in the 8th grade and to see it in person was even better than I thought. The campus was really nice as well as the facilities. It was big time. I was able to talk to both Coach Bzdelik and Coach Battle while I was there. They said they think I have a chance to be a special player and that my skill set reminds them of Jeff Teague which is a big compliment.”

Look for big things from Tariq Carey this summer. The young man is highly skilled and also highly motivated to go against the best players out there and prove himself. Just by talking with Carey you can tell he will not be intimidated by the competition and is actually anxious to go head to head with all challengers.