The Freed-Hardeman Lions expanded their incoming recruiting class for 2010-11 with the recent signing of Sam Fleischman of Hartselle, Ala.
Fleischman, a 6-foot-4 guard/forward, prepped at Hartselle High School where he averaged 16.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in his senior season. He is a two-time all-area and all-county selection and was named to the Decatur Daily All-Area 4A-6A team after his senior year. Fleischman shot 53 percent from the field as a senior and scored over 1000 career points.
"Sam's toughness and basketball IQ attracted us to him initially," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "His work ethic and skill will allow him to succeed on our level. He comes from a tremendously supportive community and family and we are blessed to have him joining our program."
Fleischman joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS), Ben Meis (Memphis, Tenn./FCA Nighthawks), Michael Tomlin (Jackson, Tenn./North Side HS), Quintin Lee (Ripley, Tenn./Ripley HS) and Reginald Gilmore (Chattanooga, Tenn./Tyner Academy) in the Lions' signing class.
Sam is the son of John and Beth Fleischman.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Lions add Tyner's Gilmore to incoming class
The Freed-Hardeman Lion basketball team picked up another player in its 2010-11 recruiting class with the recent signing of Reginald Gilmore of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Gilmore, a 6-foot-5 forward, prepped at Tyner Academy where he was an all-district, all-region and TSWA All-State selection after averaging 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds during his senior season under the direction of Coach Gerald Harris. He led the Rams to their first appearance in the state tournament since 1999 and was also named to the Chattanooga Times Free Press "Best of the Preps" team.
"Reggie's work ethic and skill level will allow him to contribute for us right away," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "He's a very good rebounder with the ability to play both facing the basket and with his back to the basket. His three years with Coach Harris have prepared him to play at the college level. He comes from a very supportive family and we are excited to have him in our program."
Gilmore joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS), Ben Meis (Memphis, Tenn./FCA Nighthawks), Michael Tomlin (Jackson, Tenn./North Side HS) and Quintin Lee (Ripley, Tenn./Ripley HS) in the Lions' 2010-11 signing class.Reggie is the son of Reginald and Yolanda Gilmore.
Gilmore, a 6-foot-5 forward, prepped at Tyner Academy where he was an all-district, all-region and TSWA All-State selection after averaging 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds during his senior season under the direction of Coach Gerald Harris. He led the Rams to their first appearance in the state tournament since 1999 and was also named to the Chattanooga Times Free Press "Best of the Preps" team.
"Reggie's work ethic and skill level will allow him to contribute for us right away," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "He's a very good rebounder with the ability to play both facing the basket and with his back to the basket. His three years with Coach Harris have prepared him to play at the college level. He comes from a very supportive family and we are excited to have him in our program."
Gilmore joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS), Ben Meis (Memphis, Tenn./FCA Nighthawks), Michael Tomlin (Jackson, Tenn./North Side HS) and Quintin Lee (Ripley, Tenn./Ripley HS) in the Lions' 2010-11 signing class.Reggie is the son of Reginald and Yolanda Gilmore.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Lions' recruiting class grows with signing of Ripley's Lee
The Freed-Hardeman Lions added a fourth player to their 2010-11 recruiting class with the recent signing of Quintin Lee of Ripley, Tenn.
Lee, a 5-foot-11 point guard, prepped at Ripley HS for Coach Ralph Turner where he posted an outstanding senior season, averaging 20.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game on his way to being named District 13-AA MVP. He was also named all-district tournament and all-region and played in the Golden Circle All-Star Game.
He was also an all-district selection following his junior season and played AAU with the Midstate Ballerz in the summer.
"Quintin is a true point guard with a great feel for making those he plays with better," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "His 3-point shooting ability allows him to be able to break down the defense off the dribble. His high school coaches, Coach [Blaine] Mahaffey and especially this last year with Coach Turner, have prepared him to be a contributor right away at the college level."
Lee joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS), Ben Meis (Memphis, Tenn./FCA Nighthawks) and Michael Tomlin (Jackson, Tenn./North Side HS) in the Lions' recruiting class.
Quintin is the son of Curtis and Wanda Lee.
Lee, a 5-foot-11 point guard, prepped at Ripley HS for Coach Ralph Turner where he posted an outstanding senior season, averaging 20.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game on his way to being named District 13-AA MVP. He was also named all-district tournament and all-region and played in the Golden Circle All-Star Game.
He was also an all-district selection following his junior season and played AAU with the Midstate Ballerz in the summer.
"Quintin is a true point guard with a great feel for making those he plays with better," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "His 3-point shooting ability allows him to be able to break down the defense off the dribble. His high school coaches, Coach [Blaine] Mahaffey and especially this last year with Coach Turner, have prepared him to be a contributor right away at the college level."
Lee joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS), Ben Meis (Memphis, Tenn./FCA Nighthawks) and Michael Tomlin (Jackson, Tenn./North Side HS) in the Lions' recruiting class.
Quintin is the son of Curtis and Wanda Lee.
Lions sign North Side's Tomlin for 2010-11
The Freed-Hardeman Lions remain busy on the recruiting trail, recently signing a third player to their 2010-11 class in Michael Tomlin of Jackson, Tenn.
Tomlin, a 6-foot-6 forward, prepped at Jackson North Side HS for Coach Tony Brown, where he averaged 10 points, six rebounds and four blocks per game in his senior season, which was just his second year of organized basketball.
Tomlin received the team's "most improved" award and also received the Indian Scholastic Award after posting a 3.54 GPA. He is expected to redshirt in his first season with Freed-Hardeman and plans to major in criminal justice.
"Michael has tremendous upside," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "Redshirting will help him get acclimated into our program, and hopefully he will be able to develop his game to allow him to compete on the floor for us."
"He is a very good student and we are excited to have him in our program. Coach Brown knows what it takes to play at our level and is working to build a program that North Side can be proud of."
Tomlin joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS) and Ben Meis (Memphis, Tenn./FCA Nighthawks) in the Lions' signing class.
Michael is the son of Virginia Williams.
Tomlin, a 6-foot-6 forward, prepped at Jackson North Side HS for Coach Tony Brown, where he averaged 10 points, six rebounds and four blocks per game in his senior season, which was just his second year of organized basketball.
Tomlin received the team's "most improved" award and also received the Indian Scholastic Award after posting a 3.54 GPA. He is expected to redshirt in his first season with Freed-Hardeman and plans to major in criminal justice.
"Michael has tremendous upside," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "Redshirting will help him get acclimated into our program, and hopefully he will be able to develop his game to allow him to compete on the floor for us."
"He is a very good student and we are excited to have him in our program. Coach Brown knows what it takes to play at our level and is working to build a program that North Side can be proud of."
Tomlin joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS) and Ben Meis (Memphis, Tenn./FCA Nighthawks) in the Lions' signing class.
Michael is the son of Virginia Williams.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Lions add Memphis shooter for 2010-11
The Freed-Hardeman Lion basketball team added another player to its 2010-11 recruiting class with the signing of Ben Meis of Memphis, Tenn.
Meis (pronounced MEES), a 6-foot-5 guard, was named the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Championships (NCHBC) National Player of the Year this spring after leading the Memphis FCA Nighthawks to the Class 6A championship game. Meis averaged 17.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for the season.
In his career with the Nighthawks, Meis scored 1,809 points and was a two-time all-region selection as well as an NCHBC All-American and received the Christian Character Award. He played AAU ball in the summer with the Memphis Hoopers and the Memphis Mustangs.
"Ben is a tremendous shooter with range," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "His height allows him to get some shots that smaller guards can't get. He's a great student and a great person, and we are excited to have him in our program."
Ben is the son of Randy and Lani Meis. He joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS) in the Lions' incoming class.
Meis (pronounced MEES), a 6-foot-5 guard, was named the National Christian Homeschool Basketball Championships (NCHBC) National Player of the Year this spring after leading the Memphis FCA Nighthawks to the Class 6A championship game. Meis averaged 17.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game for the season.
In his career with the Nighthawks, Meis scored 1,809 points and was a two-time all-region selection as well as an NCHBC All-American and received the Christian Character Award. He played AAU ball in the summer with the Memphis Hoopers and the Memphis Mustangs.
"Ben is a tremendous shooter with range," said FHU head coach Jason Shelton. "His height allows him to get some shots that smaller guards can't get. He's a great student and a great person, and we are excited to have him in our program."
Ben is the son of Randy and Lani Meis. He joins Vincent Dotson (Charlotte, Tenn./Creek Wood HS) in the Lions' incoming class.
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