Ron Giplaye, a 6-6, 215-pound power forward from Notre Dame Prep, has verbally committed to Providence.
“Yeah, the reason I picked Providence is I like their system,” Giplaye said by phone. “I like the way they play up and down.”
Giplaye will join BABC teammate Gerard Coleman, who previously picked the Friars.
“I thought it would be good that we both played together in college,” Giplaye said.
He mentioned that he also had looks from URI, Arizona, George Washington, Delaware.
“UConn was ready to pull the trigger,” said BABC coach Chris Driscoll. “Not too many people saw him because he was hurt when his school was in a couple big tournaments.
Giplaye reportedly outplayed Jared Sullinger, a top 5 player in the Class of 2010, at the Nike Memorial Day Classic.
“I’m somebody that attacks, goes to the rim, goes to the board, [does] everything,” he said.
“He has muscles in places most people don’t even have places,” added recruiting expert Tom Konchalski. “He’s a very strong physical player. He went to Wilmington (Del.) High School and transferred to Notre Dame Prep.
“He’s a power player, good athlete, plays hard around the rim, very strong and physical.”
REEBOK ALL-AMERICAN CAMP ALL-STAR ROSTERS
GRAY TEAM
Patric Young, 2010, Jacksonville, FL
LeBryan Nash, 2011, Dallas, TX
JJ Moore, 2010, Brentwood, NY
Stacey Poole, 2010, Jacksonville, FL
Tyrone Garland, 2010, Philly
Khyle Marshall, 2010, Pembroke Pines, FL
LaQuinton Ross, 2001, Jackson, MS
Jesse Morgan, 2010, Philly
Pe’Shon Howard, 2010, Mouth of Wilson, Va.
Deville Smith, 2010, Flushing, NY
Joel “Air Jamaica” Wright, 2010, Brooklyn, NY
Dominique Carr, 2010, Riverside, CA
Deion Jackson-Houston, 2012, Duncanville, TX
Myles Mack, 2011, Paterson, NJ
WHITE TEAM
Chris Coleman, 2011, Durham, NC
Dominic Morris, 2010, Wynnewood, PA
Travis McKie, 2010, Richmond, VA
Fuquan Edwin, 2010, Paterson, NJ
Joe Jackson, 2010, Memphis, TN
Devonta Abron, 2011, Dallas, TX
Tyler Olander, 2011, Worcester, MA
Jarrell Eddie, 2010, Concord, NC
Sterling Gibbs, 2011, West Orange, NJ
Tony Chennault, 2010, Philly
Tarik Black, 2010, Memphis, TN
Korie Babineaux, 2011, Folsom, CA
Kyle Anderson, 2012, Paterson, NJ
Jabarie Hinds, 2011, Mount Vernon, NY
Lenzelle Smith, 2010, Zion, IL
SELECTED
Isaiah Sykes: unable to play due to Michigan State rules
Tyler Adams: unable to play due to injury
Michael Cobbins: unable to play due to injury (word is they popped his kneecap back into place and he wanted to play; he’s basically OK)
Devon Collier and Ashton Pankey: left to play in the AAU event in Springfield, Mass.
HOOPSCOOP RANKINGS OF THE TOP PLAYERS AT THE REEBOK CAMP AFTER DAY 2
1. Patric Young, 6-9, Jacksonville (Providence School) FL
2. LeBryan Nash, 6-7, Dallas (Lincoln) TX
3. JJ Moore, 6-5, Brentwood (HS) NY
4. Sterling Gibbs, 6-1, West Orange (Seton Hall Prep) NJ
5. Joe Jackson, 5-11, Memphis (White STation) TN
6. Tyrone Garland, 6-1, Philly (Bartram)
7. Jesse Morgan, 6-5, South Kent (CT) Prep
8. Devon Collier, 6-7, Jersey City (St. Anthony) NJ
9. Rodney Hood, 6-8, Meridian (HS) MS
10. Tyler Adams, 6-10, Brandon (HS) MS
11. Travis McKie, 6-5, Richmond (John Marshall) VA
12. Myles Mack, -8, Paterson (Catholic NJ
13. Kehm Birch, 6-9, Winchendon (School) MA
14. Tyrone Johnson, 6-3, Plainfield (HS) NJ
15. Chris Coleman, 6-11, Durham (Mt. Zion Christian)NC
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