News and Information
10-15-2009
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC Signs Free Agent Outfielder T.J. Bohn
T.J. Bohn has Major League experience with the Seattle Mariners and
the Philadelphia Phillies culminating with a World Series ring in 2008.
T.J. is looking forward to making his way back to the Major Leagues in
2010. For more about T.J., go to www.tjbohn.mksportsllc.com...
11-16-2009
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC Signs Astros Pitcher Brenden Stines
Brenden was drafted out of Ball State U. in June 2009 and spent this past summer in
the New York-Penn League. Follow this right handed pitcher as he
progresses through the Houston Astros organization: www.brendenstines.mksportsllc.com
12-02-2009
Outfielder T.J. Bohn Signs Deal With Chicago White Sox
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC is pleased to announce client T.J. Bohn has signed a
Minor League contract with the Chicago White Sox. T.J. looks forward to attending training
camp in Glendale, AZ in the spring.
2-12-2010
T.J. Bohn Named to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ 15th Anniversary Team
In celebration of the Timber Rattlers’ 15th Anniversary, fans recently voted for the best player
at each position in franchise history. T.J. was named the best rightfielder to have ever
played for the team and attained a higher percentage (83%) of the fan vote than
any other player. He played for the Midwest League affiliate in 2003 and batted .272 with 31
doubles, 13 HR, 70 RBI, 16 SB, and had an impressive 20 outfield assists.
Congrats T.J.!
4-25-2010
T.J. Bohn Signs Deal With Sioux City Explorers of American Association
T.J. will be patrolling the outfield for the Explorers starting in early May as he works his way
back to the Major Leagues. Follow his progress on the Independent League team’s site:
T.J. was recently featured in a Sioux City Journal article:
4-28-2010
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC Signs White Sox Infielder Rob Hudson
Rob Hudson is currently playing at the AAA level for the Charlotte Knights of the International
League. Through 35 at bats this season, Rob is leading the team with a .343 batting average and
a .629 slugging percentage. Follow Rob’s success at
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t494
Rob is a University of Texas graduate and was a member of the 2005 National Championship team.
Rob’s web page can be found at: www.robbyhudson.mksportsllc.com
7-10-2010
Brenden Stines Promoted to Lexington (KY) Legends of South Atlantic League
In his first outing with Lexington, Brenden pitched 2.2 scoreless innings tonight. Congrats
on the promotion and continued success Brenden!
7-12-2010
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC Signs RHP Jay Broughton of the Boston Red Sox
Jay Broughton is a hard-throwing RHP currently pitching for the Lowell (MA) Spinners of the
New York Penn League. Jay is a Ball State U. graduate and a recent Red Sox signee. Jay’s
web page is currently under construction, but you can follow his stats:
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=t558&t=p_pbp&pid=488736
8-13-2010
Ashlee Trebilcock, Former Buckeye Guard, Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Sharpshooter Ashlee Trebilcock (Ohio State, 2009) has signed with MK Sports and
Entertainment LLC. Ashlee is looking forward to going overseas to showcase her scoring
abilities and winning ways. Welcome to the team, Ashlee!
9-8-2010
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC Client Ashlee Trebilcock Accepts Coaching Job
Former Buckeye guard and current MK Sports and Entertainment LLC client, Ashlee Trebilcock,
accepts Assistant Coach position with Denison University of Granville, OH. Looking forward
to having Ashlee so close to Columbus! She will be a tremendous addition to the Denison staff.
1-11-11
Major League Baseball Veteran Mike Difelice Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Mike Difelice played catcher for 13 seasons in MLB with 7 different clubs before retiring after
the 2008 season with the World Series runner-up Tampa Bay Rays. Mike managed the
Kingston Mets (Rookie level) in 2009 and 2010, and looks forward to returning to the coaching
ranks for the 2011 season. It’s great to have a veteran like Mike on board!
1-27-11
Former Univ. of Texas P/OF Bryan Herrera is Newest Client
Bryan won a National Championship with Texas in 2005 and a Dutch league championship in
2009. Bryan will try to bring his winning ways back to the States this spring.
2-27-11
Denison Women’s Basketball Team goes Undefeated for Season
Assistant Coach Ashlee Trebilcock leads team to 28-0 record as the Big Red
becomes the first team in conference history to go undefeated! Denison is now ranked #9
and the NCAA Tourney begins this week.
3-28-11
Former Winthrop Standout Antwon Harris Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Antwon was a key member of the Winthrop Univ. Eagles during their runs to the NCAA
Tourney in recent years. Look for Antwon on an overseas roster soon...
4-7-11
Kara Murphy of the University of Akron Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Kara is the all-time leading scorer at Akron. She is a 5’10 forward who can shoot from
the outside, drive to the basket, and bang with the bigs for a rebound below the basket.
Kara will take her game overseas this fall to showcase her abilities.
4-25-11
Baseball Client News
Robby Hudson was traded to the Philadelphia Philies recently and has started the
season with their AAA affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs.
TJ Bohn has resigned with Sioux City of the American Association and reports to camp
this weekend. Jay Broughton and Bryan Herrera have signed with Na Koa Ikaika Maui
of the North American Baseball League and arrive in Hawaii next week for camp.
4-26-11
Butler U. Basketball Star Vanzant Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
After back to back National Championship appearances, guard Shawn Vanzant looks to
take his intensity and skills overseas to continue his winning ways.
4-28-11
2nd Butler Basketball Star Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC within a Week!
The leading scorer for the Butler women’s program, Brittany Bowen, became a client of
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC this week. She averaged 16 points/game and shoots
long-range right-handed and short-range with her left! She will be hard to defend
overseas!
5-5-11
Robby Hudson Signs Minor League Free Agent Contract with San Diego Padres
After Robby was granted his release this week by the Philadelphia Phillies, he was
quickly picked up by the San Diego Padres and will report to their AAA affiliate in
Tucson.
7-19-11
Jay Broughton Named North American League Pitcher of the Week
Maui pitcher Jay Broughton threw thirteen innings last week and gave up only 2 earned
runs, finishing the week 1-0 with a 1.39 ERA. Keep up the good work Jay!
7-28-11
Shawn Vanzant Signs with Korihait of Finland
After a phenomenal career at Butler, Shawn will begin his professional career in Finland
in late September. Click on the following links for today’s press releases regarding the
signing. Congrats Shawn and best of luck in Europe!
Butler U. site: http://www.butlersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/072811aaa
Tampa Bay Tribune:
8-23-11
Brittany Bowen Signs with Horsens Pirates of Denmark
Brittany will be playing this season in the top women’s professional league in Denmark.
She will begin her professional career on September 25 and you can follow her stats at:
http://www.eurobasket.com/team.asp?Cntry=DEN&Team=8237&women=1
11-4-2011
Basketball Update
Brittany Bowen is leading the top league in Denmark with a 25 pt/game scoring average!
After breaking his arm in a preseason game, Shawn Vanzant will play in his first official game
next week in Finland’s top league.
Antwon Harris has signed with Sauk Valley (Illinois) of the Premier Basketball League!
1-2-12
Kara Murphy Signs with the Umea Comets of Sweden
Kara Murphy will begin play next week with the Umea Comets of the Damligan,
Sweden’s top professional basketball league, as the club tries to reach the playoffs in 2012.
2-13-12
Brittany Bowen Named to Danish All-Star Team, Wins 3 Point Contest
Brittany, the leading scorer for the top league in Denmark, played in yesterday’s All Star game
and won the 3 point contest against the three other top shooters in the league. Congrats Bri!
3-25-12
Carmen Reynolds of University of Michigan Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Carmen is a versatile 6 foot guard/forward and is the all time Michigan 3 point shooter.
Look for Carmen to take her sharp shooting overseas in Fall 2012!
3-15-12
UNLV Infielder Richie Jimenez Becomes Newest Baseball Client
Richie was Team Captain last season as the team’s starting shortstop. He is an undrafted free
agent and will likely sign with an independent league club in the coming weeks as he begins
working his way to affiliated baseball.
4-9-12
Richie Jimenez Signs with Gateway Grizzlies of Frontier Baseball League
Richie will begin his professional career as an infielder for the Gateway Grizzlies (near
St. Louis, MO). If you live in the Midwest try and catch a game when Richie is in town!
8-06-2010
Former Buckeye Guard Shavelle Little Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Two time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Shavelle Little has signed with MK Sports
and Entertainment LLC and will embark on her professional basketball career this fall.
Shavelle is lightning quick, can play all three guard positions, and can take over a game.
Look for great things to come from Shavelle this season!
4-24-12
University of Michigan’s Courtney Boylan Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Courtney is a great leader, can drive to the basket, create for others, and shoot the three.
U of M’s starting point guard will continue her strong play this fall overseas.
6-4-12
Courtney Boylan Becomes Assistant Coach at Northern Kentucky University
Congratulations to former Michigan Wolverine Courtney Boylan for accepting a coaching
position with the women’s basketball team at NKU. Looking forward to seeing Courtney
get her first technical foul on the sidelines! She will be a tremendous coach
6-14-12
Jordan Liette Signs with Rockford Riverhawks and Pitches Well on Day One
Jordan signed today with the Frontier League’s Rockford Riverhawks and pitched 5 and
1/3 scoreless innings a few hours later! Great first impression, Jordan. Keep it up!
6-15-12
1st Team All Big Ten Second Baseman Eric Charles Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Former Purdue player and current San Diego Padre signee Eric Charles debuts this week in the
Northwest League for the Eugene (OR) Emeralds. Eric was a 29th round pick in last week’s MLB draft.
6-24-12
All Time Leading Scorer at Missouri Western State Becomes Newest Client
Jessica Koch scored 1,776 points and was an NCAA2 Second Team All American this past
season after averaging 22 points/game (4th best in the Nation). Jessica plans to go overseas
this fall to score more points!
7-29-12
All American Goose Kallunki Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Goose was a First Team All American at Utah Valley University and a 27th round pick of the San Diego
Padres. He is currently hitting the ball hard for the Eugene Emeralds in the Northwest League.
8-22-12
Jessica Koch Signs with Haskovo 2012 of Bulgarian National League
Read this recent article from the Saint Joseph News about Jessica and the signing:
http://www.newspressnow.com/sports/college/missouri_western_griffons/
9-4-2012
Carmen Reynolds Signs with CAB Madeira of Portuguese League
Carmen leaves for the sub-tropical island of Madeira in mid-September to showcase her versatility
and long range shooting skills. Look for great things from Carmen in Madeira this fall!
9-10-12
Richie Jimenez Starring for Gateway Grizzlies in Frontier League Playoffs
Richie is hitting .385 through the first four games of the Frontier League Playoffs. Keep up
the hot bat, Richie!
9-17-12
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC Signs Jessica Jenkins This Week
Naismith National Player of the Year Finalist and star of of St. Bonaventure’s Sweet Sixteen
Team, Jessica Jenkins, is now a client. Jessica made 110 3-pointers last season!
9-19-2012
Jessica Jenkins Signs with Keflavik Club of Iceland
Jessica will leave next week to embark on her first season of professional basketball
after her storied career at St. Bonaventure. Exciting times ahead for the 3-point
sharpshooter!
11-4-2012
Shawn Vanzant Drafted in 4th Round of the NBA D-League Draft
Shawn was picked 62nd overall by the Springfield Armor of the D League and will head
to camp on November 8th. Springfield plays their first game in Canton on Nov. 24th.
3-26-2013
Jessica Koch Heads to Australia for CABL Season
Jessica will be playing for the Woodville Club (near Adelaide, Australia) in the CABL.
First game is in early April so check eurobasket.com for Jessica’s stats!
4-16-2013
Basketball Update
Carmen Reynolds (CAB Madeira, Portugal) finished her season this week as the 3rd
leading scorer in the league at 19.9 points/game! Jessica Jenkins (Keflavik, Iceland) will be
playing in the League Championship next week. Jessica is 8th in the league in scoring at 17.5
points/game and her team is a phenomenal 22-4 on the season.
4-16-2013
Ohio State Team Captain Amber Stokes Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Amber Stokes was the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year in 2011-12 and was a Big
Ten All-Defensive Team selection this year. She is a tremendous athlete and has quite
a highlight film from her days as a Buckeye to prove it!
5-1-13
Jessica Jenkins Leads Keflavik to Icelandic League Championship
Jenkins was named the Finals MVP and picked up Eurobasket’s Guard of the Year
Award for Iceland, in addition to being named to First Team and All Imports First
Team. Congrats to Jessica Jenkins for having a tremendous first season abroad.
5-3-13
Amber Stokes Signs Contract with WNBA’s San Antonio Silver Stars
Former Buckeye Amber Stokes will report to San Antonio today to begin her first
training camp. This is a big honor for Amber and rewards her for the years of hard
work and effort she put forth on the court at Ohio State. Congrats Amber!
5-2-13
Alaina Walker of St. Bonaventure Joins the MK Sports and Entertainment LLC Client LIst
Point guard Alaina Walker had a great career at St. Bonaventure and helped lead the
team to the Sweet Sixteen last year. She will head overseas this fall to continue playing.
5-23-13
Horizon League Player of the Year Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Brandi Brown of Youngstown State averaged 20.1 points and 11.1 rebounds per game this
past season (Top 18 in all of NCAA in both categories) and was named to a second Horizon
League All Academic Team. She will be taking her all around game overseas this fall!
6-07-13
Ireland’s Jessica Scannell Looks to Return to Europe to Play Professionally
New client Jessica Scannell grew up playing for Ireland’s National teams and played
collegiately in the USA at Iona College and Pace University. Now that she has
finished school, the experienced guard looks to take her game overseas to compete
on the professional level.
7-12-13
Chantelle Pressley of Eastern Illinois U. Signs to Play in France
Chantelle is a 6’1 forward who recently signed on as a client and within two weeks has
signed to play in the French Nationale 1 Feminine League for Thouars Basket. Good
luck this season Chantelle!
7-12-13
Eric Charles of the San Diego Padres Joins the Ft. Wayne Tin Caps Roster
After playing with the AZ Padres the past month, Eric has climbed his way up to the Ft.
Wayne Tin Caps roster and reported to the club today. Welcome back to the Midwest,
Eric!
12-31-13
Mid-Season International Basketball Update
Amber Stokes and Brandi Brown are dominating in Sweden! Amber is leading the league in
scoring and assists while teammate Brandi Brown is #1 in rebounding. Carmen Reynolds is
also doing well in Sweden, scoring over 14 points/game. Emilee Harmon is holding her own
in Ireland where she is scoring 20+ points/game. Chantelle Pressley is averaging a double/
double in the NF1 league of France.
Shawn Vanzant is a major contributor to the Island Storm of the Canada NBL where he is
averaging 10.5 points/game and shooting 43% from 3 point land!
Keep up the good work MK Sports and Entertainment LLC clients!!!
1-06-14
Harmon and Brown Named Eurobasket Players of the Week
Emilee Harmon was named Eurobasket Player of the Week this past week in Ireland
and Brandi Brown received the same honor for the second week in a row in Sweden!
3-23-14
Basketball Update
Amber Stokes won the scoring and assists title in Sweden, while teammate Brandi
Brown led the league in rebounding. After a successful season in Sweden, Carmen
Reynolds has arrived in Adelaide, Australia and is averaging 16 pts through two
games. Jessica Koch signed with a 1st Division team in Finland and has helped
them into the League Championship series. Alaina Walker was also brought in to
help Olivais Coimbra of Portugal make a run in the playoffs at the end of March.
Shawn Vanzant has helped his Prince Edward Island Storm make the Final 4 in
Canada’s NBL. Two more wins and they will be in the Finals next week. Chantelle Pressley
is finishing the season strong in France as she tries to get her team into the playoffs.
Emilee Harmon led her Montonette Hotel Club to a win in the Ireland National
Championship today. Congrats to all of the MK Sports and Entertainment LLC clients for your
success this season!
8-10-14
Summer (Australian Winter) Basketball Update
Carmen Reynolds wrapped up her season in the CABL by finishing in the Top 5 in most offensive
categories (20.4 ppg, 9.9 rebounds) for the Woodville Warriors. Emilee Harmon won the coveted
SEABL rebounding crown for Albury after pulling down 11.1 boards/game and finished second in
the league in scoring at 19.9 ppg. Brandi Brown is in the midst of a deep playoff run for the
Ipswich Force of the QBL where she is averaging 18.4 ppg and 13.1 rebounds/game (2nd best in
the league). Cheers, ladies!
8-12-14
Stokes Signs with evo New Basket ’92 of Oberhausen, Germany
After leading the Swedish Dameligan last year in scoring and assists, Amber Stokes takes her
game to Germany this fall. Read more about the signing: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/
sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/080614aaa.html
12-15-14
Mid-Season Basketball Update
Carmen Reynolds and Chantelle Pressley are keeping the Nottingham club (British
League) at the top of the standings with an undefeated record. Both women are in the top
5 in most offensive categories. Rena Wakama has put forth a strong showing in the same
league for the Cardiff Archers, while teammate Jessica Jenkins has just begun her
season after ankle surgery last summer. Amber Stokes is putting together a solid season
for Oberhausen in Germany as well. Karen Flagg continues to play well for Den Helder of
the Netherlands. Jess Scannell has her Cork, Ireland team in first place as well. On the men’s
side, Shawn Vanzant is the starting PG for the Moncton Miracles of the Canadian NBL and is
among the league leaders in assists, 3 PT %, and FT %. New clients Dominique Buckley
(Windsor) and Adrian Moss (London) are significant contributors to their teams off the bench in
the Canadian NBL as well.
4-11-15
April Basketball Signings Update
MK Sports and Entertainment LLC is happy to announce that Heidi Schlegel (Youngstown
St.) has signed. Heidi was a back to back Horizon League First Team honoree and
averaged 18 points and 9 rebounds per game in 2014-15. Merissa Quick (Emporia St.) has
also joined the MK Sports team and was named an Honorable Mention NCAA2 All
American this season after leading her team to the Final Four (12 points/7 rebounds per
game). She finished 4th in the nation in blocked shots.
On the men’s side, Jauwan Scaife has left his coaching position to pursue an overseas
playing career. At Ball State U., Jauwan was 2nd team All MAC in 2013 and pursued a
master’s degree while coaching at his alma mater.
Stay tuned for more signings to come!
3-21-16
Overseas seasons winding down...
Merissa Quick is 10th in the Portuguese League in scoring and 4th in rebounding. She
will be headed to play in Australia for the Bundaberg Bears when her season in Portugal
is over. Heidi Schlegel is averaging 14.4 pts and 8 rebounds (4th in league) in Germany’s
Bundesliga and is leading her BG Donau Ries club into the playoffs. Cori Coleman also
is headed to the playoffs in Finland after averaging nearly 13 points and 6 rebounds per
game for ViVe Club. Amber Stokes continues her stellar play for undefeated Nottingham
in the British Basketball League.
Malika Jackson and Emilee Harmon are already in Australia ready to start their
respective seasons at the end of the month.
And Shawn Vanzant....after dominating the Irish Premier League and being named All
First Team last week, Shawn has signed with his old Canadian club, the Moncton
Miracles, to finish out the season.
4-11-16
NCAA2 National Player of the Year Signs with MK Sports and Entertainment LLC
Kiana Johnson (Point Guard, Virginia Union/Michigan St) led the nation in scoring at 29.2
points per game, had 268 assists, and shot 40% from 3 pt range! She is excited to take
her tremendous scoring and passing abilities to the professional level next season.
11-15-16
Women’s Basketball Overseas Signings
Kiana Johnson (FoA) and Akilah Sims (PeKa) are dominating in Finland, while Anita
Brown (Neftochemic/Bulgaria), Merissa Quick (Ferko Ilgaz/Turkey), and Erin McDonnell
(Lemvig/Denmark) are also putting up big numbers for their overseas clubs.
Malika Jackson has also signed to return to Australia in the Big V league (Chelsea club)
where she was named to the Big V All Star 5 last season after leading the league in
scoring. Malika will head down under in February 2017.
12-14-16
MK Sports & Entertainment LLC Announces 50th Pro Basketball Contract Negotiated by
Company Since 2010!
Emilee Harmon signs the 50th professional basketball contract since the company began
representing basketball players in 2010. Emilee will be returning to Australia for her 4th season,
this time joining the Perth Redbacks of the SBL. Emilee is an Ohio State grad and is a great
representative of MK Sports & Entertainment both on and off the court. Congrats Emilee!
7-30-17
Australia Basketball Update
Malika Jackson is having another dominant year in the Big V league for Chelsea...top 5 in
scoring and rebounding. Anita Brown is coming on strong to finish the SEABL season for the
Nunawading Spectres as her averages are up to 17 points and 8 rebounds per game. Emilee
Harmon is turning in another quality season in her fourth year down under for the Perth
Redbacks of the SBL. Also in the SBL, is Kersten Mitchell. A player who was forced to give up
her basketball career at the University of Illinois after suffering a third concussion four years
ago. Now healthy and cleared to play, she is fulfilling her dream of playing professionally with
the Cockburn Cougars and making the most of it...second in scoring and fourth in rebounding
in the league!
9-17-17
Basketball Update
I want to wish all of my clients much success as their respective European seasons start in the next couple of weeks: Kelly Moten (Switzerland), Kiana Johnson (Finland), Merissa Quick (British WBBL), Rosanna Reynolds (British WBBL), Stephanie Schmid (Ireland), Lex Eckles (Ireland), Lisa Murphy (Denmark).
And congratulations to Emilee Harmon, Malika Jackson, Kersten Mitchell and Anita Brown for their successful seasons in Australia that wrapped up last month. Keep up the good work!
