Montague Gill Caeser

Montague Gill-Caeser Sweepstakes 1.0

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Former OFSAA champion with Vaughan Secondary in Toronto, Montague Gil-Caeser is in high demand for his post secondary services.

Speaking at the 2014 Spalding Hoop Hall Classic this past weekend, the 6’6″ small forward for Huntington Prep discussed his recruiting.

Currently ranked as a top 25 player in the class of 2015, he played a very balanced and steady floor game according to Yahoo’s Recruit Scoop,

“He hit jumpers from mid-range out to the three-point line and hit a huge three late in the fourth quarter to help give Huntington some breathing room. Gill-Caesar also played good defense and was very active on the glass while scoring a team-high 13 points and corralling nine rebounds.”

After his stellar performance the student-athlete also known as ‘Teki’ summarized the schools that are showing him interest.

  • Michigan State
  • West Virginia
  • Kansas
  • Missouri
  • Florida State
  • Alabama
  • Memphis
  • Kentucky

2015 6’6″ Montague Gill-Caeser

He has been to West Virginia and Kentucky unofficially and Gill-Caeser still has to decide whether or not he would stay in the class of 2015 or make the move to 2014. A similar move his fellow AAU teammate at Montverde (FL) Chris Egi did recently as he committed to Harvard.

Michigan State and Memphis are also possible visit destinations Teki hinted at.

“It’s a possibility right now,” said Gill-Caesar when asked if he could make his class decision at the same time as he makes his college choice. “It’s just going to be a game-time decision right now, I don’t really know. I’m just not sure.”

 

POLE POSITION

Coach John Calapari and Kentucky in hot pursuit for MGC

Experts are convinced he is being encouraged by his high school coach at Huntington Prep Rob Fulford to make a move from Huntington to Kentucky. Coach is on record commenting that the Canadian is more then ready. That and a luxury to play alongside fellow 2014 Kentucky commits Canadian Trey Lyles and 7-foot Dominican Karl Towns puts John Calapari and his Wildcats in pole position.

As for many folks back home the consensus is why not return to America for another year and make a run at a McDonalds All-American selection, the prestigous accolade in American high school basketball.

One source also suggests a return back to Canada is also an option. With Athlete Institute now up and running in Orangeville, Ontario, known to be heavilly affiliated with his AAU program CIA Bounce and it’s commitment to play a tough North American schedule, Gill-Caeser could still play against high caliber competition and improve his stock as a focal point of Athlete Institute. Only time will tell as the Montague Gill-Caeser sweepstakes grows.

STATUS: As we first reported news of Kentucky interest in August the consensus over here is that Montague Gill-Caeser is Kentucky’s to lose. One thing for sure, he will be very physically mature for a frosh and could possibly compete for playing time the moment he steps foot on campus.

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Teki 13 & 9 vs Prime Prep

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In a showdown of two top 25 teams in American HS basketball #24 Prime Prep (TX) & #25 Huntington Prep (WV), it was the boys from West Virginia who were victorious Saturday night in Springfield, MA.

Collage of Huntington Prep photos. Montague Gill Caeser photographed in the middle. Vaughan native is a Kentucky target for the class of 2014.

Tossing it up at the 2014 Spalding Hoop Hall Of Fame Classic, one of the marquee High School Basketball events in America, Huntington Prep knocked off Prime Prep 52-48. Prime Prep the only team from Texas to be ranked nationally in the top 25 is owned by Deion Sanders the former NFL/MLB star nicknamed Prime Time. They also boast one of the best guards in America. Emmanuel Mudiay the Southern Methodist Mustangs commit who will be coached next year by hall of fame coach Larry Brown.

“Was great team effort on defense. Mudiay best guard in the country and it took everyone to make it difficult on him tonight.” Head coach Rob Fulford told HHC about the big win on a big stage.”  Emmanuel Mudiay finished with 20 points, for Prime Prep.

Huntington got a strong contribution from Vaughan, Ontario’s 2015 6’6″ SF Montague Gill Caeser who led Huntington with an efficient 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting in addition to 9 rebounds. Enhancing his reputation as an elite small forward in his class.

Huntington (W.Va.) Montaque Gill-Caesar doesn’t mind the comparisons to teammate Andrew Wiggins, but he has aspirations of being even better. / RD Phifer

“He played very well. Was great on the glass and on defense. Made open shots. He was solid as usual.” Coach Fulford added.

According to the Phenoms Hoops Report Gill Ceasar aka displayed a strong build to go along with his perimeter skill set. He made shots, mostly in the mid range and rebounded his position very well. Also appointing him MVP

Prime Prep (Tx) 48

Huntington Prep (WV) 52

Prime Prep Scoring
Emmanuel Mudiay 20, Terrence Ferguson 13, Micah Seaborn 11, Paul Washington 4

Huntington Prep Scoring
Montaque Gill-Caesar 13, JaQuan Lyle 11, Thomas Bryant 11, Miles Bridges 10, Josh Perkins 4, Jalen Lindsey

VIDEO Huntington Prep vs. Prime Prep highlights from HoopHall Classic 2014 

Next up for Huntington Prep they head to Dayton, Ohio, for a Monday matchup at Flyin’ To The Hoop against Cleveland Central Catholic. On January 25, the Irish play in the Dunk4Diabetes event at Walsh University in Canton, Ohio, against Cleveland Shaker Heights.

Dozen Canadians Present At Hoop Hall

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11 Canadians will have the privelage to particpiate in the 2014 Hoop Hall Classic held at the home of the Basketball Hall Of Fame in Springfield, ON.

Class of 2014:

6’2″ PG Kevin Zabo, Brewster
6’9″ C Chris Egi, Montverde
6’7″ F Connor Gilmore, Cushing Academy

Class of 2015:

6’6″ SF Montague Gill Caeser, Huntington Prep
6’3″ CG Kamar McKnight, St.Benedicts Prep
6’6″ SF Dillon Brooks, Findlay Prep
6’2″ PG Tyronn King, Arlington Country Day
6`0`PG Munis Tutu, La Lumiere

Class of 2016:

6’7″ G/F Justin Jackson, Findlay
6’2″ PG Nate Darling, DeMatha

Class of 2017:

6’6″ F Jerome Desrosiers, Northfield Mount Hermon
6’6″ F Oshae Brissett, Findlay

In 2012 , seven alumni of the high school invitational put on by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame were selected in the first round of the NBA draft. In 2013? Nine former Hoophall ballers were drafted in the first round, including the first and second picks.

No. 1 overall Anthony Bennett was injured and did not participate as a junior or senior when Findlay College Prep was present.

Like last year, the year before and the previous nine years before that, the 2014 Hoophall Classic, to be held Jan. 16-20, will feature many of the top teams and players in the country.

In a nutshell some top schools headed to the Hoophall Classic include Montverde Academy (Fla.), Findlay Prep (Nev.), Oak Hill (Va.), Prime Prep Academy (Texas), Mater Dei (Calif.) and St. Anthony (N.J.).

SCHEDULE

Saturday
12:00 – Putnam vs Woodstock Academy
1:30 – Springfield Central vs Albany Academy
3:00 – Bishop O’Connell vs Rainier Beach
4:30 – Lincoln vs Yates
6:00 – St. Frances Academy vs St. John Bosco
8:00 – Huntington Prep vs Prime Prep

Sunday
11:00 – Kimball Union vs Northfield Mount Hermon
12:30 – Cushing Academy vs Worcester Academy
2:00 – St. Benedict’s vs Arlington Country Day
3:30 – Our Savior New American vs LaLumiere School
5:00 – DeMatha vs St. Joseph
6:30 – Wilbarham & Monson vs Brewster Academy

Monday *ESPNU will broadcast four games on Monday from the Hoophall Classic*
9:45 – St. Anthony vs Paul VI
11:30 – Wesleyan Christian vs Findlay Prep
1:30 – Oak Hill vs Whitney Young
3:30 – Curie vs Montverde Academy 
5:30 – St. John Neumann-Maria Goretti vs Mater Dei

Quality Hoop Hall Reads:

Teki & H-Prep All Set For HHClassic

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Huntington Prep head coach Rob Fulford returned to the sidelines Tuesday night after missing two games to be with his wife, Stephanie, in preparation for the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn.

In Fulford’s return to the bench Huntington Prep continued it’s winning ways at home by defeating Alice Lloyd College JV team 116-63.

2015 6’6″ F Montague Gill Caeser (Huntington Prep) also plays on the AAU circuit for CIA Bounce.

Undeclared Canadian 2015 6’6″ F Montague Gill Caeser aka Teki from Vaughn, Ontario registered 18 points 10 rebounds. meanwhile his counterpart a top five 2014 class point guard Josh Perkins collected 10 points and 15 assists.

Coach Fulford approved Gill Caeser’s performance, “He was good, Missed some in the paint not going through contact but overall played very well.” head coach of Huntington told Hoops Hype Canada.

Up next the Irish head to the Spalding Hoop Hall Classic, played at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.

Huntington Prep will meet up with Prime Prep (Texas). Last season the teams met at the Cancer Research Classic in Wheeling and Prime Prep’s 59-46 victory knocked the then-No. 1 team nationally from the unbeaten ranks.

In the latest XCellent 25 released by MaxPreps, Prime Prep is No. 24 while Huntington Prep is No. 25.

“We are both in the same situation,” Fulford told the Herald Dispatch during preparation “We’ve both had tough schedules and have dropped some games. This becomes a huge game.” Coach Fulford also reiterated his squad remembered last years defeat “And there’s no question it’s a revenge game for us. It’s a different season and different group, but we don’t get to create rivalries very often because of the nature of showcases and scheduling. This one had that type of feel last year with all the talk surrounding it.”

As for the Gill Caeser the Kentucky Wildcat target whom John Calapari has encouraged to reclassify for next fall (2014) has also drawn Duke’s interest according to his head coach. That said he will participate in his second consecutive Hoop Hall Classic with his Huntington squad and its something he cherishes.

“I’m excited to play in it for the second year in a row.” The Vaughan, Ontario native shared Tuesday night with HHC “The Hoop Hall tourney is really fun. All the best talent in high school is there so it makes it a very competitive atmosphere which is what you need as a player”  explained Teki.

Gill-Caesar’s spotlight last summer grew because of stellar play. For example he was named International Co-MVP at the 2013 Nike Global Challenge, sharing the honors with fellow Canadian Chris Egi. Gill-Caesar went for 18 points and 11 rebounds in the fifth-place game against Pan Africa.

As for his current 16-4-0 campaign in West Virginia, Teki talks candidly. “Our season is going well just a few losses that we could’ve taken care of. Individually its going well…I’m getting the shots that I want and am playing better defense”. said the former Vaughan Secondary School OFSAA champion.

Scouting Report on Montague Gill Caeser:

Gill-Caesar is a big wing guard that cam finish on the break and knock down open shots with three point range. He rebounds well for a perimeter player and does a good job on the defensive end with his ability to defend both wing positions given his good size. -ESPN

Consensus on College:

Gill-Caeser will likely attempt to reclassify to 2014 and join fellow Canadian Trey Lyles and the likes of 7 footer Karl Towns making up the 2014 Wildcats recruiting class or return back to the Canada. Speculation in September was he seriously contemplated a return home and the opportunity to play with the revamped Athlete Institute Prep program in Orangeville, Ontario. -HoopsHypeCA