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Tutu Stock Turning Up

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2015 Munis Tutu (La Lumiere/Canada Elite) is the #1-ranked point guard in the Canadian 2015 class.

Munis Tutu (LaLumiere IN) the No.1-ranked point guard in the 2015 Canadian class will travel with the Canada Elite U17 squad scheduled to participate on the Under Armour AAU circuit this summer.

Fresh off a 22-2 campaign with La Lumiere the 6’0″ Tutu reiterated via telephone with Hoops Hype Canada staff that he hopes to let his Spring time performances to do his talking,

“Really just talking to a lot of schools. Im not really going to foucs on all the schools until the summer time and AAU season.” When asked what his dream school growing up was the Windsor, Ontario native said something Hall of Famer and former UCONN head coach Jim Calhoun would love to hear, “I really like UCONN. Thats kind of a dream school I would love to go to”. said Tutu.

Kevin Ollie take notice!

Regarding the AAU season which is fast approaching Tutu verified reports of him participating with Toronto, Ontario based, Under Armour sponsored, Canada Elite. Tutu was being courted by Chicago’s Meanstreets and The Family from Detroit. CIA Bounce the Nike flagship program from Toronto, who do have a plethora of point guards in their ranks never reached out.

“I would have liked to play at CIA Bounce but they never contacted me. I wanted to play for a Canadian team so I will play with Canada Elite this summer. I chose them because of the coaching staff. I’ve known a coach there since third grade. I also wanted to play with them because I feel I can play, lead and win with them. I hope we can attract coaches in the gym to watch us. With Canada Elite hopefully we can become one of Canada’s great AAU programs.” Tutu said.

Reportedly set to join him at Canada Elite is Mr. Toronto Basketball for 2013-14 Chase Vassell who scored 25+ points or more in 17 games this season playing for Pine Ridge in Toronto. Together Tutu and Vassell should wreak havoc south of the border, Solid starting back court pick ups for the Under Armour sponsored squad from Toronto.

What does his high school coach La Lumiere head Alan Huss think about his AAU decision for Tutu’s last hurrah,

“It was important he found a fit that’s comfortable for him. He had lots of options if he wanted to playing the EYBL he could have. He did last season with the Family in Detroit close to home. Its critical he has a strong showing this spring and he continues to build on a solid high school season” Coach Huss told Hoops Hype Canada.

“Munis maybe undersized at his position and because of that people like to see what he cant do. He’ll continue to prove himself this spring. Once one or two high level programs offer him I think a lot more stuff will pour in. He has some great programs on his list now, I don’t think he’s overly concerned with it. I know he’s going to be smart and pick a right fit. Just want him to get better and he’s going to be just fine.” Coach Huss said about his recruitment.

DICKS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE

An under-the-radar point guard in the class of 2015, Munis Tutu is about to breakout in a big way. He’s a gifted passer in the half-court set, showing impeccable vision, and the ability to create high percentage looks for his teammates. He operates the pick & roll to perfection, displaying poise and composure, and consistently found an open teammate on the kick-out. Defensively, Tutu uses his lateral quickness to lockdown on the perimeter, and he did a good job of guarding Gonzaga signee Josh Perkins at the Dicks National High School Tournament, preventing Perkins from turning the corner, and forcing him to take contested looks from beyond the arc. Tutu’s height will always be the biggest detriment to his value as a prospect, but with his awareness, versatility and ability to lead an offense, he has earned his spot among the Top 150 players in his class.

That’s the type of dymanic player Munis Tutu is. Keep tabs on this recruitment. Its about to sizzle up for Tutu as the focal point on Canada Elite.

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Munis Tutu’s LaLu Lakers Update

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Windsor, ON’s Munis Tutu (La Lumiere) many have pegged as the No.1-ranked point guard in the 2015 class.

It was an AAU game versus New Heights where Alan Huss, head coach of La Lumiere discovered the Windsor, Ontario point guard holding his own,

“Heard somebody knew a point guard from Windsor, when I heard Windsor it was intriguing to us being so close. From a geographical stand point we thought he would be a nice fit.” Huss told Hoops Hype Canada.

Two years later 2015 Munis Tutu next week will lead La Lumiere’s basketball team in to New York City to compete in the Dick’s Sporting Goods High School National Tournament. It marks the third consecutive season the Lakers will compete in the prestige tourney. This years Laker edition with two seniors who helped seal some deals were extremely skilled on the perimeter and guard play helped carry them to a top 10 finish in the nation.

This season along side starting point guard Tutu, LaLu is led by sharpshooter Jalen Coleman, and versatile forward Sam Logwood. Coleman is averaging 19 points per game, and shooting 51 percent from deep. Logwood averages almost 17 points per game, and shoots over 50 percent from the field.

DICKS NATIONALS

The Lakers will face Huntington Prep on April 3 at 10 a.m. EST on ESPNU. Huntington Prep is led by JaQuan Lyle, a top-25 prospect that’s headed to Oregon.

Last year, the Lakers lost to a St. Benedict’s Prep (New Jersey) team that featured Tyler Ennis (Syracuse) in the first round. In 2012, they fell to a loaded Montverde Academy squad that consisted of Joel Embiid (Kansas), Dakari Johnson (Kentucky), Michael Frazier and Kasey Hill (Florida).

Versus Huntington Prep: The programs met last year, with La Lumiere holding Huntington to 35 points and Andrew Wiggins to nine. Even though they don’t have a singular talent like Wiggins, Huntington are actually more balanced this season. Preventing 2014 JaQuan Lyle (17.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 5.7 apg, 4.2spg), a stat-stuffer and great all-around player and fellow Canadian 2015 Montaque Gill-Ceasar (16.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg) from going off will be a priority for Huss’ staff. La Lumiere will also need an answer for bruising big man Thomas Bryant (14.1 ppg, 13.1 rpg) who is well known for his physicality.

MONEY TIME FOR MUNIS & LAKERS

For Munis Tutu the National Tournament presents an opportunity for our top ranked point guard in the 2015 Canadian class to solidify his status as a top point guard in America. Being at the National tournament two times in a row, Last season as a back up, now this time a starter is a step in the right direction for Tutu.

Tutu who oozes potential along with La Lumiere must advance to really take that next step to where people really think of La Lumiere in the same breath as some of the other teams in the tournament. Lakers have made tremendous strides over the past two years to put themselves in the national rankings conversation. In 2012, La Lumiere handed Findlay Prep its only loss of the season. Last year, the Lakers had a big win over Oak Hill Academy, but they went into a tailspin to close the season. La Lumiere dropped four of its last five, including a setback to No. 2 St. Benedict’s in the quarterfinals of the NHSI.

The 6-foot Tutu is a crafty playmaker off the bounce who owns a body of work to be a steal at the mid-major level. Speaking with Tutu via telephone the Canadian guard touched on his LaLumiere tenure.

“Coming here [La Lumiere] was a great decision for me. Basketball in America is very different. La Lumiere and Coach Huss have really pushed me to be the great player I’m trying to become.”

Asked about any college or professional point guards Tutu models his game after, Munis said he likes watching Indiana University sophomore Yogi Ferrell and in the NBA he follows both Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo.

Shabe Heirman in his second season as Assistant Director of Athletics and Associate Head Basketball Coach at La Lumiere School has played a pivotal part in Tutu’s development. Coach Heirman played collegiate basketball at the University of Tulsa also as a point guard. He has been a mentor for Tutu Head coach Alan Huss told Hoops Hype Canada in late January,

” He [Heirman] has spent a lot of time, with D1 point guard experience by Munis’ side. I think he has done a really nice job helping Munis, Not so much the feel part of it which is very natural for Munis but more with just how to be a leader, how to play the position all the time. With a lot of kids the consistency of everything is something Munis had to learn, which he’s done a nice job getting better at here the last year.” said Huss.

HUSS NO STRANGER TO TORONTO

Munis is the fourth Canadian to attend La Lumiere since Huss took over four years ago. He follows Western Mustang Adam Djukic (Oakwood), JUCO talent Jake Hill (Eastern Commerce) and Missouri S&T’s Aaron Emmanuel (Henry Carr) who started two years for the Lakers. All three Huss inherited when he arrived on the job. Other names that nearly commited to La Lumiere were Canisius bound Cassidy Ryan & Marquette bound Marial Shayok. Both were very close calls.

Heavily linked with La Lumiere has been 2016 Nolan Narain. It is widely believed that if and when the 6’9″ member of Canada’s Cadet team takes his talents to America La Lumiere is high on his list and according to Coach Huss the feelings are mutual.

“We’ve been actively pursuing Nolan Narain for some time now. I really think Nolan has a chance to be something special if he really commits and wants to work at it.” Coach Huss shared.

As for Toronto talent very few coaches from America have a pulse on it like the former 6’9″ center from Creighton Alan Huss does,

“I’ve been going up there a long time, almost 10 years now. I really got to watch the progression of the different AAU programs like Grassroots who dominated for so many years. I know Ro [Russell] and have a lot of respect for them. Then watching Mike [George] and Tony [McIntyre] do their thing. Now some of the new guys like YAAACE coming up..Northern Kings, I got a good handle on the club scene and kind of know a lot of the high school coaches up there. I think I got a good idea what’s going on and try to always follow it. From a geographical stand point whether its the Greater Toronto Area or Windsor the geography makes sense. Munis can take a three and a half hour train ride home anytime he wants to go back. It just makes sense from a logistics stand point being close to Ontario kids and being in tuned with what’s going on there” Coach Huss explained.

Following is a look at Coach Huss’ tenure with La Lumiere. Very impressive stability and success under head coach Huss.

2013-14 (Alan Huss) 22-2 as of April 1st, 2014
2012-13 (Alan Huss) – 26-6, No. 7 final Academy Top 10 national ranking
2011-12 (Alan Huss) – 25-3, No. 7 final Academy Top 10 national ranking
2010-11 (Alan Huss) – 21-4
2009-10 (Delray Brooks) – 10-11
2008-09 (Delray Brooks) – 14-9

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