VonCameron Davis Selected as Ohio Mr. Basketball

VonCameron Davis-2020 Ohio Mr. Basketball

The Buckeye Prep Report would like to congratulate VonCameron Davis on his selection as Ohio Mr. Basketball.  We had the pleasure of watching Davis develop over the past several years and were impressed with his play at our elite showcases and tournaments.  We could tell very early on that Davis had DI talent.  In fact, you can catch Davis in action at the next level, as he has committed to Kent State University. Congratulations to VonCameron, his family and coaches for this significant honor!

Buckeye Prep Invitational Postponed (June 5th-7th)

Due to the nature of the Corona Virus, the Buckeye Prep Invitational has be rescheduled until June 5th-7th. Please see the email below for more specifics. Please be safe!

Coach,

As you probably expect, due to the nature of the Corona Virus scare, the Buckeye Prep Invitational will have to be “POSTPONED.”  Although I was holding out hope that my facilities would honor our dates, due to public safety concerns, the various universities and high schools I intended to use have shut down for several weeks.  Despite my disappointment in having to postpone the event, it is my hope that we can hold our tournament later this summer. In fact, I have set a tentative date for June 5th-7th.  With that said, this date is tentative until I can confirm with my facilities that those dates are available.

I know that traditionally, most teams are wrapping up their seasons by June, but with the situation with the virus so far, which has resulted in missed tournaments in March and April, I hope you will also adjust your schedules and extend your season in to June in order to salvage at least some of the season for your players and parents. I know that many of you have already made plans, but I hope you will make the adjustment and add this event to your revised schedule.  Bottom line, basketball is shut down for the next several weeks, so I have to think there will be a serious pent-up demand to get back in the gym as soon as possible. You should know that I have already talked to several coaches, who plan to attend our event in June!

Finally, rest assured that you can expect a full refund (minus 2.9% + .30 for Pay Pal payments) within the next 2 weeks unless you intend to attend our event in June and you want us to retain your payment to hold your spot. Unless I hear otherwise, I will begin processing refunds by the end of next week. One last request, in response to this email, can you let me know if your team/organization will consider attending our event in June?  I would like to restart a "Committed Team" list and resume promotion. 

Thank you in advance for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you in June.  Please be safe during these unprecedented times, and God Bless you and your family

Rob Taylor

Buckeye Prep Report

614-502-9359

Superfriends Start Season With Spartan Showcase Classic Title

Superfriends 2025 Spartan Showcase Classic Champions

On Sunday, on the strength of a 6-0 run, the 2025 Superfriends captured an early season championship with a 67-54 win over Bates Fundamental in the Platinum Division finals of the Spartan Showcase Classic in East Lansing, Michigan. Superfriends’ trek to championship included wins over Sky’s the Limit  (61-28), Michigan Warriors (62-35), Bates Fundamental (59-44), Grand Park Premier (57-28), Quest 2025 (55-52) and Bates Fundamental (Championship game).

Standout performers for superfriends included: Jerry Easter II. Cameron Sparks, Cydan Loescher, Damion Porter and Lcare Bakadisula. According to Coach Jerry Easter Sr., his squad’s success can best be attributed to the team’s “…high basketball IQ and their willingness to play as a team.”  With that lethal combination, Superfriends has amassed an impressive 53-0 record since the beginning of last season.  Next up for Superfriends is the Buckeye Prep Invitational Tournament in Columbus the weekend of March 27^th-29^th, where they will attempt to defend their 2019 title.  We can’t wait to catch them in action!

While we’re at it, we have to give a shout out to the Ohio-based 2026 Bates Fundamental for taking the 6^th grade Bronze Championship of the same tournament.  Also, All-Ohio Red's 2027 team brought back a championship to the Buckeye State as well.  Congrats to both teams for a job well done!