Squire Richmond Boys Basketball AAU

Richmond’s 1 st Boys AAU Basketball Program is seeking dedicated volunteer basketball coaches for the 2012 season.
All inerested candidates can contact the program founder, Tony Squirer for more information at squirebball.com or call 804-647-1812

Two Squire Alumni From two Decades earn their degree for free

(1998) Squire’s and Gonzaga alumni, Winston Brooks Chat it up with Squire’s alumni (2008) and current Longwood senior guard Martez Washington before the Gonzaga vs. Longwood game at Gonzaga on 2/27/12. These Squire alumni have benefited from full scholarships that speak to the Squire ’s motto, “A DEGREE FOR FREE”.

Darryl Smith Explodes against Miller in the VIC Conference Championship Game

Many media outlets are talking about the performance of Darryl Smith against Miller School. Some analyst say it was one of the best last two minute performances that they have seen in a while. Darryl Smith explodes for 27 points, a stat that he is capable of doing night in and out. Known for his ability to pass and lead the team through multiple assists but he is also so lethal behind the three point line and his ability to attack the basket with a thunderous dunks or a smooth pull up. Darryl a 4.0 honor student who is quiet by nature and may not always show emotion can compete against any guard in the country and that is proving. Congrats to Darryl Smith for his stellar performance.

Squires are proud of Darryl Smith and Jarod Williams for what they have accomplished this season lets go after that Division I state championship.
Stay Tuned!!!

Williams Most Valuable against DC school Springam at the Presidential Hoopfest in DC.

Squire player Jarod WIlliams is proving people wrong by having some strong performances lately at Blue Ridge School. As Blue Ridge enter state playoffs they needed standout performances in order to have momentum going into the tournament. Williams proved that as you see below the type of attention he has received at that one tournament. Squire Darryl Smith keeps the glue together with very little turnovers and a number of assists but Jarod's energy helps them be a a dynamic duo in the backcourt and should intensify as they try to win a state championship. Good luck!!

According to virginiapreps.com Blue Ridge Jarod Williams (SG) 2013 - explosive player with a lot of energy, Williams was voted the game's MVP in the Baron's 77-69 or DC school Springarn. Early in the game, Williams drained 3's as if he were shooting layups scoring 13 first half points. He was out-of-control at times when Springarn made their comeback after being down by 16 points but Williams took control penetrating inside which created opportunities inside for easy baskets. He finished with 23 points and six assists while adding eight boards, three treys and a couple of throw downs. Williams just needs to add polish to his game to become a D1 mid-major. He's a finisher in transition and he has the leaping ability, quickness, and shooting touch to be a sleeper combo guard to follow in the 2013 class.

Squire Alumni continue to receive Full scholarships

Past two years Squires have been on the move. Since 1988 over 400 students have earned full scholarships to play basketball and now in 2012 we are still getting it done.

Listed Players and the List goes on
1-Chris Richardson-San Jacinto CC (Tx), 2-Mychal Parker-Univ Maryland, 3-CJ Barksdale-Va Tech, 4-Akeem Richmond-East Carolina, 5-Rico Ferguson-Campbell Univ, 6-Mike Wynn-Va Union, 7 Manuel Wallace-Va State, 8-Levon Harper-Mt San Jacinto CC (Cal), 9-Caron Williams-Robert Morris Univ, 10-Karron Johnson-Shaw Univ, 11-Dave Brown-Saint Augustine College, 12-Daniel Clark-Saint Augustines College, 13-Macca Garber-Rio Grande Univ (Ohio), 14-Julian Gamble-University of Miami, 15-Rob Vozenilik-University of Virginia, 16-Justin Watts-Univ of North Carolina, 17-David Robinson-Longwood Univ, 18-Martez Washington- Longwood Univ, 19-TC Carey-Longwood Univ, 20-Casey Walker-Delaware State, 21-AJ Brown-Bluefield College, 22-Brian Richardson-Univ South Carolina, 23-Reco McCarter-Virginia Commonwealth Univ, 24-Michael Gbenije-Duke Univ, 25-Darion Brothers-Univ of Richmond, 26-RJ Price-Radford Univ, 27-Kris Walden-Towson Univ, 28-Quincy Miller-Baylor Univ, 29-Matt Samuels-Chicago State, 30-Paul Stone-Santa Fe College (Fl), 31-Anthony Thomas-Appalachian State, 32-Jarius Hofstra, 33-Mykel Nero-Francis Marion Univ.34 Dandre Alston-Limestone College 35.Jeff White Va. Union

Squires Peebles and Brown shares brotherly love but is getting done on the court during their high school season.

6'6 Sharpshooter Justin Peebles (Justin Peebles 8 three pointers, 28 points see video) adjusted to his own from a great football season to the hardwood. Peebles can light it up from the outside last year against BABC at the AAU Nationals he stroked six threes, and is still showing it in high school play, which an article is attached below. As he continue to improve on his ball handling and quickness Justin can turn himself into a major Division I prospect, however every team needs a sharpshooter that it is 6'6 and can go to the basket through traffic as you see pictured above. Brotherly love is what makes this story unique because they are not just on the same team but they live under the same roof so you can imagine the competitiveness at home. Treyvonte Brown a small scrappy point guard leaves it all on the floor backing up the Squires 16/Under team at point. Plays hard on the defensive end and offensive end, where he just brings so much energy to his team. As he develop a floater and continue to improve on innovative scoring against the giants in this season of AAU will really be plus for Brown. He is still showing that energy at Hanover HIgh School. Hopefully these two brothers will share their love on the same floor at the collegiate level, or would be even more interesting to see them face each other in the same conference.

Squire Alumni Jarius King commits to Hofstra

6'9 Jarius King narrowed it down to two UAB and Hofstra but decided to play at one of the world's most historic basketball cities the Big Apple. Squires are so proud of King one of the many many stories that we can tell who went from people saying that would never make it to playing in the CAA. Wow, he has been through a lot but we do know that his mother is smiling down from heaven to know that her boy is going to get a degree and play the sport that he loves so dearly. More to come on King as he is preparing for a career at Hofstra, and through hard work who knows what the next level maybe.

Congrats Williams named Times Dispatch Player of the Week

Hard work definitely pays off and it definitely shows when you put in the work in the classroom and hardwood will always allow you to receive positive results. Williams is a true testament to that and the Squire coaches can attest to that since the 8th grade. Williams improvement is tremendous and netting his third offer last week from the University of William and Mary, and prevousily adding Delaware University, and Boston University is a huge accomplishment. The role of point guard play of Squire Alumni Jermaine Johnson and the inside dominance of Saint Christophers have won 6 of thier last 7 games. More hardwork, strong finish to the high school season, and a great AAU season offers will be jumping out of the roof for the 2013 Williams.

Thomas rolls at George Washington Danville

Ahmad Thomas 6'5 wiry athlete is coming into form during his junior season. Thomas confidence really erupted as he helped the 2013 Squire team make it to the sweet sixteen with his intense defense. Thomas can guard the 1, 2, 3, and sometimes the 4 positions making him a threat defensively. Thomas is leading George Washington in scoring and providing leadership to the team. With more maturity, and consistency Thomas is definitely and Division I caliber guy.

Squires Lockley dominate Group A Div. II basketball

Lockley a two time Group A Division 2 All-State winner is only a junior and has accomplished a lot during his two years at Middlesex High School. Very rare for a freshman to make all-state honors, but Lockley has excelled at every level. A bouncy athlete who is ranked as one of the top athletes in the state for both basketball and football is continuing to put the hard work on the hardwood. He is a very unselfish basketball player and one of the key contributors to the Squire 2013 team. Averaging over 15 points and 8 boards a game since his freshman year really tells us that there is more to come for Lockley. Highlights are coming soon.

Freshman sensation Brown soars at Trinity

A gym rat is the best term to describe Josh Brown. Josh Brown is in Squires 2015 class and the past two games he has been averaging 20 points a game. Aganist STAB he scored 13 second half points finishing with 20 and their past victory aganist Collegiate scored another 20. Coming off the bench earlier this season has worked his way to the starting lineup a goal that he wanted to accomplish before coming into the season. Watch out Brown is beginning to erupt as one of the top freshman in state.

Squire Players a Blue Ridge School

Congrats to Squire Player Darryl Smith 2013 who has achievied academic and athletic excellence at Blue Ridge School. An honor student weighing in with a 4.0 grade point average is able to juggle honor courses while showing that he still can led a team as the starting point guard at Blue Ridge.

Follow article on Darryl Smith 2013 Video Highlights Darryl Smith 6'3 Class of 2013

Squire Jarod Williams 2013 is adjusting well at Blue Ridge School. Ranked 93 in the country by Sports Press TV Jarod has really worked hard on and off the court to continue to fulfil is goal as a "Degree for Free" known as Squire motto.
Read article on Jarod Williams 2013 Video Highlights for Jarod Williams 2013

Former Squire Trey Edmunds

Squires would like to congratulate former Squire Trey Edmunds a Dan River senior and Virginia Tech football recruit as the first player in school history to be named to the Parade Magazine All-American high school football team. Trey Edmunds played on the 2013 team where the team finished second place in 14/under Division I State Tournament and 1st place finish in 15/Under Division I State Tournament.

Tony Squire and Coach Tucker on College Visit

One thing that makes Squire’s outstanding in Boys AAU Basketball it the time and dedication given to building positive relationships with colleges and universities throughout the United States. October 14-16, 2011 was the first of several annual trips to visit colleges and universities. Tony Squire and Coach Tuck headed north to Connecticut to visit university campuses and meet and speak not only with the Men’s Basketball coaches but also with academic personal. The purpose of these annual visits is to build relationships in order to put Virginia players on the scholarship radar throughout the country (full story).

Rodney Williams Video Highlights

Video highlights on Rodney Williams in action a Saint Christopher High School.

SQUIRES 16U AT THE 2011 SUPER SHOWCASE AND AAU NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The Squires 16U team take 1st place in the Bronze bracket of the Super Showcase in Orlando and Make it to the Sweet 16 in the National Championship.

The Squires came out the gate sluggish dropping the first two games at the Super showcase in Orlando again Team Melo and Playaz-Red before hitting their stride in the tournament. The team went on to win the next six games (Downrite Rock Crushers 58, Squires 60; Birmingham Ice 40 - Squires 67; Old God 40 - Squires 75; TN Travelers 56 - Squires 57;Tuscaloosa Warriors 51 - Squires 62;Michigan Warriors 42 - Squires 65) in tournament play to take 1st place in the Bronze bracket of the 16U Showcase in Orlando.

The Squires now seated 9th overall in the 10th Grade D1 National went on to the Sweet 16 before being eliminated from national play.

Congratulations to Squires Richmond 16U team for the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship in the Super Showcase and AAU National Championship located in Orlando,

Commitments

The former squire, 7-foot, 245-pound center Matt Gorski commit to Illinois-Chicago.

Former Squires Moving Forward

Former Squires are making their mark in college while others plan to make their way to the hard wood court for the first time this 20011-2012 season. C.J. Barksdale

14U 5 Star Camp Results

Lanyjer Pittman from KJ's team receives the "Most Improved" award in the NCAA division, Josh Brown gets the "6th Man" award in the NBA division D and Nygel Lee ran point guard for the 1st session championship winning NBA team and receives medal. .

Congratulations to the Squires 8th Grade/14U Team

Congratulations to the Squires 8th Grade/14U Team for a great showing at the Super Regionals in Charlotte, NC where they qualified for Nationals!!

Former Squire sign with ECU

Former Squire, Akeem Richmond signed with East Carolina University. Akeem is one of five players to commit to the University for the 2011-12 seasons Akeem Richmond transfer to ECU.

16u win Southern Invitational Silver Championship

The Squires 16 & Under Team won the Southern Invitational Silver Championship on Sunday, May 9, 2011 in Hampton Virginia at the Boo Williams Sports Complex.

2011 16u team

(Pictured left to right)

Front Row(l-r): Tray Brown, Mario Gills, Jarrod Williams, Ryan Corb, Darryl Smith, Coach Al Taylor

Back Row(l-r): Coach Marquis Allen, Justin Peebles, Quan Watson, Ryheem Lockley, Ahmad Thomas, Coach Reggie McFarland & Hoop Group Representative Marquise Webb.

Former squire at the top of Swedish League

Former Squire and Division II Player of the year Darius Hargrove earns All-Swedish Basketligan Import Player of the year in the European Professional League. Darius performance this 2011 season with Jamtland was amongst the league’s top players which earned him a spot on the All-Swedish Basketligan 1st Team 2011 and All-Imports Team. Congratulations Darius (Results and Stats).

Petty and Brown first evaluation

David Schneider of Bigshots.net evaluates the play of Squires 14U Joashua Brown and Tavion Petty during the March 26-27 Big Shots Northern Virginia tournament.

Johnson pick up By Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed former Squire center Chris Johnson of the NBA Development League's Dakota Wizards for the remainder of the 2011 season.

Chris Johnson Signs with Boston Celtics

Former Squire Chris Johnson signs a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics to join former Squire Players Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett on the court. The former 6-foot-11, 210-pound Squire center attended LSU, is averaging 16.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in the NBA’s D league this season after previously being a part of the Celtics during this past training camp.

Chris was active for Thursday night's game at Denver and scored six points, swatted three shots and pulled down one rebound in 17 minutes of action. Congratulations Chris Johnson!

Tony Squire and Ray Allen

Congratulations, Ray Allen NBA's New 3-point leader

Tonight former Squire, now Boston Celtics’ Ray Allen against the LA Lakers barried a record breaking 3-pointer with 1:48 left in the first quarter to surpass the 2560 3-point shot record held by retired NBA player Reggie Miller. Ray Allen, a former AAU player and Squire talks about his AAU experience. Click here to read about Ray’s experience with AAU basketball.

The Real AAU Basketball magazine Feature Squires

The Squires’ ended the 2009-2010 season attending two national exposure tournaments in Orlando Florida. To add icing to the cake the Squire 17’s were featured on ESPNU world wide broadcasted program while in Orlando at the Super Showcase. During the off season, Tony Squire was interviewed on a local CBS morning TV show to highlight the program and its success over the years. As the 2010-2011 season ramps up, the program is already off to a good start with the Squire team being featured in “The Real AAU Basketball” the official magazine for AAU Basketball. It is this type of positive national exposure that the Squire program seeks for its youth. Being recognized nationally is also a great motivator for which to open a new season. Click here to read the Tony Squire interview that was published in “The Real AAU Basketball”.

Squires 17U Featured On ESPNU

The Squires 17U was proud to be featured in a workout on ESPNU with former Chicago Bulls point guard Jay Williams while in Orlando at the Super Showcase.

Squires 16U And 17U At The Super Showcase and AAU National Championship

Congratulations to Squires Richmond 16U and 17U teams that competed in the Super Showcase and AAU National Championship located in Orlando, Florida. Both teams where successful, and received maximum exposure from over 300 colleges across the country. The Squires 17U was proud to be featured in a workout on ESPN U with Jay Williams, former Chicago Bulls point guard. Please acknowledge the following participants for there outstanding accomplishments.

Did You Know?

Since 1987, more than 400 young men have received scholarships from colleges and universities; 150 have received scholarships to attend prep schools. Some have gained worldwide recognition, including prominent NBA players Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics, and Amare Stoudemire of the Phoenix Suns; two NFL players, Darren Sharper of the Minnesota Vikings and Johnathan Lewis of the Jacksonville Jaguars. In addition, 75 athletics have participated in the International Pro League in Europe.

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