The basketball season is now part of memory and history. Players still love the spotlight and the chance to showcase their talents.

“I’ve always felt like I’m one of the best players in the city and I had an opportunity to come out and show that today,” De La Salle guard Karl Harris said.

The athletic 6-5 guard drilled five three-pointers and used his slashing ability to get to the basket in scoring a team-high 29 points as the East squad outlasted the West team 146-140 in the Kiwane Garris Future SuperStars All-Star game Saturday at Kenwood.

The former Westinghouse and Illinois star point guard Garris founded his program four years ago. The two All-Star games marked one of five annual camps and events he runs in Chicago.

“I started this in June of 2011 after my last year playing overseas in Venice, Italy,” Garris said. “I always wanted to start something like this, but I didn’t have the chance because I always played basketball year-round.

“This was my opportunity to give back to the community after I played in the NBA, overseas and other professional leagues and offer others that experience and point of view,” Garris said.

The two games primarily focused on unsigned Class of 2015 players who remain unsigned about their college playing. The games featured prominent players from the Public League, Catholic League and the top south suburban programs.

St. Rita’s 6-8 center Myles Carter, who just signed with Seton Hall, was named the most valuable player after he scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the East squad. “Even if I wasn’t committed, I’d still like to come out and play,” Carter said.

He scored 11 of his points in the wild first half that saw the East recover from a 12-point deficit to lead 74-72 at the break. “I just felt it was good to have a chance to come out and play against some of the best competition in Chicago.

All 10 players on the East roster contributed points. Fresh off leading his team to a Class 2A supersectional, St. Francis de Sales’ guard Tyler Street contributed 18 points. Orr guard Darryl Curry ended the back-and-forth affair by drilling four 3-pointers in the second half in scoring 20 points. Homewood-Flossmoor forward Destin Barnes had 18 points for the East team.

Lincoln Park forward Tobi Ewaosho added 14 points and Morton’s Dexter Dale contributed nine points.

Curry’s second half perimeter game helped nullilfy the spectacular all-around play of Hillcrest’s 6-8 Taylor Adway. The Toledo-recruit poured in a game-high 31 points on a variety of jump shots, post ups, 3-pointers and dunks.

WOW! I really think we got a sleeper here.

shhhhhhh

i like how every article has him at a different height. i'm convinced he is anywhere from 6-5 to 6-11

(04-10-2015 01:49 PM)pono Wrote:  i like how every article has him at a different height. i'm convinced he is anywhere from 6-5 to 6-11

The only heights I've ever seen are 6-8 or 6-9. You can tell by the little video available that he's right in that range. Usually the tallest player on the court with a number of guys an inch or two shorter.

(04-10-2015 01:49 PM)pono Wrote:  i like how every article has him at a different height. i'm convinced he is anywhere from 6-5 to 6-11

Measurements when it comes to recruits seem to be entertaining things along some bell curve but what stuck out to me, it's an independent article that describes his scoring opportunities to be anywhere from zero to 21 ft.

from a couple regular season games

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3540872/high...1504378/v2

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3540872/high...4652378/v2