James Haarsma 6'7" Power Forward St. Catherine H.S. Racine, WI University of Evansville NCAA Division I Full Scholarship Won back to back state championships at St. Catherine Signed with a full scholarship at University of Evansville Started as a sophomore Averaging 11 points, 8 rebs per game Had 18 points and 8 rebs vs. Wichita State

Brandon Sampey 6'7" 245 lbs. Crenshaw High School Los Angeles, CA Illinois State University Former Branch West standout is playing an important role off the bench for an outstanding Illinois State team. Illinois is 19-5 this year and Brandon is averaging 20 minutes per game scoring 7 points per game and 5 rebounds per game and is considered their outstanding 6th man. His rebounding and all around toughness has been invaluable. Brandon started out playing for Branch West Red and was always on a full scholarship with us as his family was not in a position to afford things. Brandon was always extremely appreciative and one of the finest young men we ever had play for Branch West. He utimately earned his way onto Branch West Reebok and had a suberb spring teaming with Taylor Rochestie (Washington State) to a tremendous showing for the Kingwood Classic in Houston. Bob Gottlieb got Brandon a full scholarship to Howard County Community College (Texas) where he was a two time All-Stater and ultimately signed at Illinios State. All recruiting assistance on Brandon's behalf was done at no cost to his family.