WILMINGTON, DE—Blue Star 30 continues its fourth rendition just outside Philadelphia with 43 highly regarded prospects in the 2023, 24 and 25 classes. The four day event will wrap up Sunday closing the book on another successful camp that has become a highly coveted invitation since its inception in Chicago back in 2016.
While it’s all the talent and the future possibilities that sets Blue Star 30 apart from the crowd, it takes more than simply identifying and gathering a collection of athletes to make the mark this event has in such a short span of time. Of course, if you’re talking Blue Star, you’re talking Mike Flynn and the Blue Star / USJN staff. The “Godfather” needs no introduction and if you’re unaware of his history, contributions and legacy of giving back to the game, then you need to do your homework. His resume speaks for itself and he needs no introduction. Blue Star 30 doesn’t operate in the fashion it does without his support and continued commitment. He has no peer when it comes to reinvesting in the game and it’s future.
That being said, regardless the level of talent or magnitude of the event…it’s still a basketball camp. In that light we thought we would take a quick moment to introduce you to the coaching staff on the floor with the players in the 76er’s Fieldhouse this weekend. Several have been a part of Blue Star 30 from the start and others are on board for the first time. Like every other aspect of the event, these individuals offer up some of the best instruction and coaching that these individuals have come across thus far in their young careers. Three have even served as coaches in the prestigious McDonald’s All American Game.
Dr. Anthony Pappas again leads the way as only he can breaking the game down and calling on his Hall of Fame career and expansive camp / lecture resumé. He brings over 40 years of coaching experience, almost 600 wins, two state titles and 21 Division I signees to the table. Zach O’Brien, Tony’s right hand, brings his depth of knowledge and unbridled enthusiasm for the game to the floor well.
Recently retired, Teri Morrison was a head coach for 29 years and amassed a 678 and 293 record along the way. Mary Klinger is nearing the 600 win plateau having claimed 15 state championships along the way as well as some gold on the bench with USA Basketball.
Felicia Jenkins, an assistant at Cheyney State, brings over 20 years coaching experience on both the high school and collegiate level. Kristin Cole has 21 years under her belt as a Division I assistant coach at multiple institutions. Shaun Gortman played collegiately at South Carolina and professionally in both the WNBA and overseas. Renee Johnson Allen played her college ball just up the road at Drexel University. The native of the United Kingdom is also the director of Blue Star Asia. Both Sandra Udobi and Riley Maye are currently collegiate assistant coaches and have their own experience to call upon from their own college careers.
And if you look closely around the gym you might even see Azzi Fudd, the nation’s top 2021 player, catching some of the sideline duties as she rehabs her knee following recent ACL surgery. Like any event, the people are genuinely what make things special. These coaches bring a wealth of coaching experience with multiple perspectives that can provide a true classroom on the court.
To see the players on the floor this year, follow the link below for a look at images of each athlete in our coverage from yesterday.
https://bluestarmedia.org/fourth-annual-blue-star-30-underway/
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