Slow day at work so I was able to just finish watching the Ellet vs Firestone game that came on youtube after the video that was just posted. Not a scout but here is my assessment. On the offensive end he will come in an contribute right away. But like so many high school big men he's going to have to work on his defense and rebounding. At least in this video he relied too much on his size difference to play D and grab rebounds. It's also interesting to see the difference between AJ with the ball and AJ without the ball. Watching him run up the court without the ball he looks lumbering and unathletic. As soon as the ball hits his hands however he transforms into a completely different looking player. He has good handles and looks like a great athlete with the ball. He's got a nice looking shot and can get it off quickly. He didn't shoot the ball well in this game but I came away thinking that he looks the part. By far his biggest asset is his court vision and his passing ability. He really moves the ball well and finds guys in good positions. I'm predicting he will be in the rotation next year but like so many young bigs will spend a lot of time in foul trouble until he gets some of the defensive nuances down. He's big and solid but the weight room will do him good. But he will be a valuable piece on the offensive end from the start.

Could have something to do with him just coming off an injury.

Good call. Hadn't thought of that. If that is the case he does a good job pushing through the pain when he needs to.

AJ scored 20 points in a win over Massilon (12-6). The score was 81 to 75. He only scored 4 baskets but added 12 free throws.

Big night for AJ and Ellet as they won the Akron City League championship. He had 25 points, 18 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals during the 61-44 game. Lots of pictures and a front of the sports page article in the Akron Beacon Journal.

Ellet beat Green last night 48 to 31. AJ had 20 points and 6 rebounds. He made 8 foul shots so hopefully he will improve our percent next year.

Congrats to A J, named All Akron City Series First Team. His coach, Mark Fisher, named Coach of the Year.

Jackson has three kids in the starting lineup going D1.

Ellet was ahead with 4 minutes left. The 6'7" kid is going to Butler and the 6'5" one is going to Toledo. AJ had 6 field goals, 8 foul shots, and 9 rebounds. He seems to get fouled frequently and make his free throws.

And if I'm reading the brackets correctly they play the winner of East vs East. I think East wins a close one.

pretty impressive, most of these teams have 2 D1 players, Ellet finishes number 17 with one. http://highschoolsports.cleveland.com/news/article/-24959... /

I've been able to see both of these teams play .. EAST is by far the better team .. I wouldn't be surprised to see EAST win in a blowout , although it's very likely EAST will also lose !!

BANG !! .. OH BABY what a BIG TIME opportunity for EAST !!

Damn. I was hoping to see them play when they made it to the Schott.