Game 7 Sharks ELITE

Game 7 Sharks ELITE is fresh off a very successful spring season that saw them capture three tournament championships. The Sharks started the season off with a bang by crushing the competition in the March Madness Showdown, taking home the championship and winning by an average margin of 26 points. After disappointing showings by the Sharks standards at the Spring Fling and Pitt Jam Fest, the Sharks stormed back with a strong showing at one of the nations premier tournaments, the Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence, KS. After winning their pool by an average of 24 points, the Sharks faced off against the Colorado Miners in the Round of 32. After a back and forth game, the Sharks took home a 61-57 win. Immediately following that, the Sharks went to battle with nationally top five ranked team Dream Vision (NV) in the Sweet 16. Dream Vision, which features #1 ranked Shabazz Muhammad (6'5'', G, 2012, Bishop Gorman (NV)) and two other Class of 2012 top 50 recruits, was able to put the Sharks down in the second half en route to winning the title. It proved to be a good learning experience, as the Sharks rolled through the Spring Hoops Fest the following weekend to take home the championship. The Sharks won all those games by double digits. The Sharks closed out the spring season taking home the Philly Jam Fest in Philadelphia, PA; arguably their most impressive championship run to date. After two late game comeback wins, the Sharks crusied through the final three games to capture the first out of state tournament championship in program history.

The summer season has already started for the Sharks. For the second straight year in a row, the Sharks are in the prestigious Hamilton Park Summer League in Jersey City, NJ. The Sharks took home the first two games of the league, defeating Long Branch 50-25 and Snyder 45-40. The Sharks were recently upset by rival Newark Tech, but are back in action this Wednesday against St. Joseph's Metuchen and Old Tappan. After a Final Four finish in 2010, the Sharks are looking to take home the league championship this summer.

The Sharks have arguably the toughest summer schedule in the country. Here is a look at the four Division I Live Period events Game 7 Sharks ELITE are confirmed for:

National Invitational

Overview

On July 11-12, the Sharks will kick off their July schedule at the basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. The National Invitational is one of the most highly touted tournaments in the country. The Sharks last appeared in the National Invitational back in 2007 with two teams. 2007 was a very fun experience for the program, and this year will be the same. However, this year, the Sharks look to come out on top of the loaded 48 team field.

Competition

There are many heavy-hitters this year in the National Invitational. Six of the top 50 ranked players in the Class of 2012 are going to be in attendance. Teams include: Game 7 Sharks ELITE (NJ), New England Playaz (MA), Connecticut Basketball Club, Expressions Elite (MA), Mass Rivals (MA), New Heights (NY), Albany City Rocks (NY), Grassroots Canada, Dorian's Pride (MI), Dwight Howard Warriors (FL), Florida Rams, Metro Hawks (NY), Gamepoint (CA), Lone Peak (UT), Raising Champions (NY), Middlesex Magic (MA), Riverside Church (NY), Rhode Island Hawks, BasketBull (MA), East Coast Elite (DE), Long Island Lightning (NY), Connecticut Select, Brooklyn Badgers (NY), JB Hoops (NY), and more.

Joe Brown Memorial

Overview

The Sharks will take the court in Wayne, NJ, on July 15th in a one day tournament. The Joe Brown Memorial is the top summer tournament in New Jersey and features many quality teams this year.

Competition

The tournament consists of eight talented teams in the NJ/NYC area. Teams include: Game 7 Sharks ELITE (NJ), New Jersey Playaz, New Heights (NY), New York Panthers, New Jersey Gym Ratz, Riverside Church Hawks (NY), Upstate Basketball (NY), and Positive Direction (PA).

Super Showcase

Overview

The Super Showcase is the place to be in July. With all the games taking place at the ESPN World Wide of Sports Complex at Disney World in Orlando, FL and top ranked players putting their reputation on the line in every game, the Super Showcase has become known as the premier summer tournament in the world. An invitation-only event, Game 7 Sharks ELITE was happy to receive our invite in early March. The Sharks will play in many games July 23-27 at the Super Showcase, and look to take home the championship trophy to establish the Sharks program as one of the nations elite.

Competition

With the Super Showcase being invite-only, the competition is fierce. Each 1 Teach 1 (FL), led by Duke commit Austin Rivers, took home the 2010 trophy by outlasting the St. Louis Eagles (MO) who were led by Kansas commit Ben McLemore and Florida commit Bradley Beal. This year's projected teams include: Game 7 Sharks ELITE (NJ), Team Final (PA), New York Gauchos, Team Takeover (DC), St. Louis Eagles (MO), Each 1 Teach 1 (FL), All-Ohio, Memphis YOMCA (TN), Georgia Stars, All-Iowa Attack, Texas Pro, Long Island Lightning (FL), and more.

End of Summer Classic

Overview

The Sharks will close out the July tournament season on the last day of the live period, July 31st. The Sharks will look to close out the summer tournament season with the End of Summer Classic championship at Albright College in Albright, PA.

Competition

The End of Summer Classic will consist of 24 teams. The team list has not been announced yet.

High School Summer Ball

Several Game 7 Sharks players went to work with their respective high schools at team camps this past month. Middletown North, which for the second straight season consists of the most Sharks players from one high school, had a successful showing at the Linden Team Camp. The Lions had a big win over host team and state power Linden. Later that week at the Summer Showcase, they scored wins against two other state powers in Seton Hall Prep and Paramus Catholic. Eric Youncofski (5'10'', G, 2012, Middletown North) was able to show off his ability to score the ball while also leading the team in assists. Jason Huelbig (6'4'', G, 2012, Middletown North) continues to show off as an elite scorer and athlete with several monster dunks. Tim Frawley (6'4'', G, 2012, Middletown North) is emerging as a go-to-guy who can score in a variety of ways. Frawley also rebounded very well. Will Boman (6'0'', G, 2013, Middletown North) has stepped up as one of the teams top defenders and took several charges. 14U Blue Shark Dylan Frawley (6'4'', F, 2015, Middletown North) made his varsity debut. Dylan banged on the boards and may be one of the Shore Conference's top 2015 prospects when all is said and done.

Mike Aaman (6'8'', F, 2012, Raritan) led his Raritan team to a runner-up finish at the Rutgers Team Camp. Aaman scored 30 points and grabbed 15 rebounds against Bridgewater in the semifinals, and dropped 20 points against Plainfield in the championship loss. At the Linden Team Camp, Aaman scored a career high 41 points against Elizabeth.

Hunter Wysocki (6'5'', G, 2012, Colts Neck) propelled Colts Neck to a very successful week at their own team camp. Wysocki, arguably the most versatile player in Sharks history, led the way averaging over 20 points per game. Wysocki also went for 23 points and 10 rebounds in the Sharks win over Long Branch this week.

Jack Donnelly (6'0'', G, 2012, Rumson-Fair Haven) is currently at this weekend's edition of the Rutgers Team Camp with his Rumson-Fair Haven squad. Donnelly scored 12 points against national powerhouse St. Benedict's and torched Morris Hills to the tune of 38 points.

Free Throws

• Mike Aaman has been invited to the Reebok Breakout Challenge camp July 6-9.
• Bobby Brackett (6'7'', F, 2012, Lawrence) says his ankle is back to full strength. Brackett put a Snyder defender on a poster Wednesday after catching an alley-oop pass from point guard Eric Youncofski.
• Jim Dzugan (6'5'', F, 2012, Middletown South) has been impressive so far at the Hamilton Park Summer League. Dzugan went for 13 points and 10 rebounds in the opening win against Long Branch.
• Bill Wrightson (6'9'', F, 2012, Toms River North) recently attended the Lafayette Elite Prospect camp. Wrightson said he enjoyed the camp and took a visit to the campus.