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By
Borko Popic
4/11/08
Day 2-April
10, 2008
Game 3- Consolation
Game
Sales System
92 - Holiday Inn-Portsmouth 84
The early game of the
day allowed for a second chance to see some of the players from
last night. A poor shooting performance by both teams, Sales System
took the early lead, and had no troubles closing the game out.
Sales System
Ramel
Bradley
22pts, 6ast, 5stls
Again showed that he
has a great knack for scoring. He was able to get to the hoop both
in the half court and in transition. Has great open court speed,
but at the same time is never out of control. His ability to turn
the corner is making him a tough matchup. He is proving to be a
decent floor general by making good reads with minimal mistakes.
Bo
McCalebb
6pts, 3rebs, 3ast, 3 stls
His speed and explosiveness
are unparalleled at the camp. However, he is looking like a very
one dimensional player offensively, where he is only really effective
on the break or when he is attacking 1-on-1. He struggles when the
action slows down and he is forced to make decisions in the half
court. The fact that his shot is such a weakness, allows the defense
to completely sag, crowding the paint and taking away the passing
lanes. Where McCalebb continues to impress is on the defensive end.
He is so quick and aggressive that it is very difficult for other
players to have a chance of getting by him. An interesting matchup
was when he and Bradley went at each other, where they both raised
their intensity and neither backed down.
Notes: Othello
Hunter
continues to play very well, again displaying his great athleticism
and activeness finishing with 18pts, 10rebs, and 3blocks. Jiri Hubalek
showed that his performance yesterday was an anomaly, going for
a human like 9pts today. He tries to do too much by attempting to
put the ball on the floor and trying to be a playmaker, instead
he should keep it simple and just catch & shoot where he has
proven to be very effective.
Game 4
Portsmouth Sports
Club 101 - Cherry, Bekaert & Holland 88
Portsmouth SC put together
the best team performance so far, sharing the ball and shooting
remarkably well, and proving to be too much for CB&H to handle.
Portsmouth Sports
Club
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Reggie
Williams
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Reggie
Williams
22pts, 6ast, 4rebs
Finally getting a chance
to play with and against worthy competition, Williams didn’t
disappoint. He showed his great vision by making numerous passes
to teammates for easy baskets. Proved he can shoot with range, catching
fire in the 2nd half and finishing 4 for 5 from beyond three. His
trademark midrange game was on display with a variety of nice floaters,
and he even finished a couple plays strong, with nice dunks in traffic.
The downside for him was on the defensive end, where for the first
time in a while he was in a man to man setting. He had trouble staying
in front of guys who aren’t of the greatest quickness, and
part of the problem is because he bites on shot-fakes too easily.
While he definitely needs to prove that he can at least contain
the man he’s guarding, his offensive game is something that
will continue to draw attention.
Mykal
Riley 15pts,
4ast, 3rebs
Had a solid game, and
more so in the first half where he showcased his versatility. His
game is very smooth, and his jumpshot is impressive as he converted
on long range shots as well as nice pullups. Defensively, he posed
some problems because of his length and aggressiveness.
Kyle
Hines 11pts,
5rebs, 4blks, 3 stls
Possesses a finely chiselled
body with some athleticism and length to boost. Had a complete game
on both ends, worked hard and was very active in passing lanes and
on the boards. His leaping ability was on full display with a nice
putback, and also showcased when he had a couple spectacular blocks.
Cherry, Bekaert
& Holland
Joe
Crawford 19pts, 2assist, 2rebs
Showed a fairly complete
offensive skill set. Answered some questions in regards to inconsistency
with his jump shot by going 2 for 3 from three, and also converting
on a couple other nice pullups. However, he is at his best when
attacking the basket, his strength and athleticism allow him to
finish very effectively against the help defense. Overall, he had
a good game, and is definitely someone to keep an eye on.
Patrick
Ewing Jr.
12pts, 11rebs, 4blocks, 2steals
An all around decent
game, showing his great athleticism with a couple thunderous dunks,
and some big time blocks. Even though he did knock down a three,
his shot is still a weakness. He is a player that is stuck between
positions; other than a hook shot that came after a whistle, his
post game was completely nonexistent, and his perimeter game is
also limited because of inadequate handles and questionable quickness.
His intrigue is based on his athleticism, and by continuing to be
active and working hard he will only help himself.
Game 5
K&D Round’s
Landscaping 90 – Norfolk Sports Club 78
A fairly well played
game, both teams moved the ball which always makes the game more
interesting to watch. Difference in this one was K&D’s
ability to get to the line and their good shooting percentage.
K&D Round’s
Landscaping
Folarin
Campbell
15pts, 3rebs, 2assists, 2steals, 1 block
A very surprising performance
by the last minute addition. Showed nice athleticism, and was very
effective attacking the basket where he had a variety of strong
and acrobatic finishes. His jumpshot looks very smooth, he gets
nice elevation and is able to hit it from deep. His strong body
not only helps him offensively, but it also allows him to body people
on the defensive end, taking them out of their comfort zone.
Mike
Green 13pts,
10assists, 8rebs
With a near triple double
he showed his steady and complete game. While he did make some nice
plays with his passing, he gambles way too much and throws some
wild passes. He hit a few shots and also got to the line, but didn’t
answer any questions regarding his first step and athleticism. In
college he was able to score by outmuscling guys, but now, his lack
of explosiveness is definitely a weakness that comes to the forefront.
Kentrell
Gransberry
10pts, 7rebs, 3steals
One of the strongest
players in camp, yet his performance definitely didn’t showcase
it. Only had one solid post move, where he showed a glimpse of the
power that he possesses. Displayed some nice skills in the mid-post
where he can face up and put the ball on the floor. He needs to
become more aggressive and demand the ball more, because his physicality
makes him very difficult to match up with.
Norfolk Sports
Club
Drew
Lavender
10pts, 6assists, 3rebs
Displayed great point
guard skills throughout the game. Was constantly looking to make
plays, and never really forced anything or got out of control. Made
some nice passes through traffic that didn’t end up assists
because his teammates couldn’t convert. Scoring wise he got
it done with a variety of shots, going from long range, finishing
at the hoop, or laying soft teardrops over the defense. His size
is definitely an issue, but he more than makes up for it with his
quickness and strength; numerous times people tried to post him
up, but were pushed out because of his strong body and low center
of gravity. Unfortunately more has been made of his recent marijuana
arrest than of his impressive play.
Jonte
Flowers
10pts, 7rebs, 4assists, 2steals
The DII product showed
that he belongs at the camp, getting it done in all facets of the
game. His energy and nose for the ball allow him to make plays on
both ends of the floor. Offensively he did a little bit of everything,
showing a nice midrange jumper, by going to the hoop strong and
even taking advantage of a mismatch in the post. Defensively he
is very good because he anticipates extremely well and uses his
length to bother the man he is guarding. He was somewhat of an unknown
coming into the camp, but has shown some potential to keep an eye
on.
Rosters
CHERRY, BEKAERT & HOLLAND
Coaches : Martin Oliver & Larry Ward
Brian Butch 6-11 245 PF/C Wisconsin Sr.
Patrick
Ewing Jr. 6-8 238 SF Georgetown Sr.
Charron Fisher 6-4 230 SF Niagara Sr.
David Gomez 6-7 235 SF/PF Tulane Sr.
Parfait Bitee 6-2 190 PG Rhode Island Sr.
Joe
Crawford 6-4 205 SG Kentucky Sr.
Derrick
Low 6-1 186 PG Wash. St. Sr.
Jajuan
Smith 6-2 195 PG Tennessee Sr.
HOLIDAY INN - PORTSMOUTH
Coaches : Dave Trickler & Eric Acra
Gavin
Grant 6-8 208 SF NC State Sr.
Anthony King 6-9 242 PF Miami Sr.
Charles
Rhodes 6-8 240 PF Miss.St. Sr.
Will Thomas 6-7 230 PF George Mason Sr.
Demetric Bennett 6-4 210 SG South Alabama Sr.
Alex
Harris 6-6 185 SG UCSB Sr.
Bo
McCalebb 6-0 180 PG New Orleans Sr.
Brian
Roberts 6-2 180 PG Dayton Sr.
K&D ROUNDS LANDSCAPING
Coaches : Jim Markey & Larry Smith
Longar
Longar 6-11 232 C Oklahoma Sr.
Kentrell
Gransberry 6-9 270 PF So.Fla Sr.
Rob Kurz 6-8 235 SF/PF Notre Dame Sr.
Arizona Reid 6-5 205 SG High Point Sr.
Folarin
Campbell 6-4 205 SG George Mason Sr.
Sundiata Gaines 6-1 210 PG Georgia Sr.
Mike
Green 6-1 184 PG Butler Sr.
Cliff Hammonds 6-3 200 SG Clemson Sr.
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD
Coaches : Billy Mann & John Kelly
Frank
Elegar 6-9 230 PF Drexel Sr.
Bryant
Dunston 6-8 233 PF Fordham Sr.
Deron
Washington 6-7 205 SG/SF VT Sr.
Adrian Banks 6-3 190 SG Arkansas State Sr.
Gary
Forbes 6-7 220 SG UMass Sr.
AJ
Graves 6-1 160 PG Butler Sr.
Anthony
Morrow 6-5 205 SG G.Tech Sr.
Jason Richards 6-2 190 PG Davidson Sr.
NORFOLK SPORTS CLUB
Coaches : Mike Head & Mark Butts
Steven
Hill 7-0 250 Arkansas Sr.
Dwayne Curtis 6-8 280 PF Mississippi Sr.
Dion
Dowell 6-6 195 SG/SF Houston Sr.
Jonte
Flowers 6-5 185 Winona State Sr.
Drew
Lavender 5-7 153 PG Xavier Sr.
Chris
Lofton 6-2 200 SG Tennessee Sr.
Quan Prowell 6-8 215 SF/PF Auburn Sr.
Jonathan
Wallace 6-1 180 PG G'town Sr.
PORTSMOUTH SPORTS CLUB
Coaches : Tony Holloway & P.J. Honore
Chris
Daniels 7-0 260 C Texas A&M CC Sr.
Kyle
Hines 6-6 240 PF UNC Greensboro Sr.
Haminn Quaintance 6-8 220 PF Kent State Sr.
Mykal
Riley 6-6 180 SG Alabama Sr.
Reggie
Williams 6-6 185 SG VMI Sr.
Jaycee
Carroll 6-2 175 SG Utah St. Sr.
Dominique Kirk 6-3 185 PG/SG Texas A&M Sr.
Rob
McKiver 6-3 195 PG/SG Houston Sr.
SALES SYSTEMS LTD
Coaches : Leo Anthony & Mac Carroll
Jiri Habalek 6-11 225 PF/C Iowa St. Sr.
Justin Hawkins 6-7 205 SF N.Mex.St.Sr.
Othello
Hunter 6-9 225 PF Ohio St. Sr.
Brian
Laing 6-5 215 SG Seton Hall Sr.
Williams Leon 6-8 255 Ohio PF Sr.
Ramel
Bradley 6-1 179 PG Kentucky Sr.
Stanley
Burrell 6-2 205 PG/SG Xavier Sr.
Marcus Hall 6-1 190 PG Colorado Sr.
TIDEWATER SEALANTS
Coaches : Max Gillespie & Jerry Hasty
Shaun
Pruitt 6-10 255 C Illinois Sr.
Pat
Calathes 6-10 220 SF St.Jospeh's Sr.
Joseph
Jones 6-9 250 PF Texas A&M Sr.
Mark
Tyndale 6-5 210 SG Temple Sr.
Aaron
Bruce 6-2 180 PG Baylor Sr.
Jamar
Butler 6-0 180 PG Ohio St.
Josh
Duncan 6-9 230 PF Xavier Sr.
Martin Zeno 6-5 208 SG Texas Tech Sr.
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