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JUNE, JULY & AUGUST 2006
Colleges from all over the
country view MemphisHoopers.com at Adidas Super 64.
Photo by Shanina Rivera
Michael Beasley of DC Assault at
Adidas Super 64
Photo by Harold Rivera
Memorial Day, North
Carolina
Bob Gibbons
Tournament of Champions
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OK, let's be honest:
Maurice Miller
probably hoped for a better spring than he's
been able to deliver. Held back by a team that
lacks star talent around him and some tough
individual match ups that have made him appear
less quick than once believed, Miller showed
renewed vigor on Saturday. He didn't light up
the game we watched, but the 6-1 PG was able to
get to the basket for buckets and fouls, and he
also made lots of unselfish plays that impressed
us as acts of principle, even if he realized
that he teammate in question may not finish the
play. Miller absolutely thinks and plays the
game the right way, and that's a great way to
curry favor with coaches.
In the process he made the All Tournament Team
at Bob Gibbons. By Rob Harrington
robharrington@prepstars.com
May 27, 2006 |
June 5, 2006 RECAP
AAU State @ Bishop
Byrne
News and notes from the 17 and
under state.
The finals of the 17 and under
state tournament commenced with an outstanding battle
between the Memphis Tigers and the Mid-State Ballerz
Elite. The Tigers got an NBA range 3-pointer at the
buzzer from
Broderick Gilcrest (Hamilton) to force
overtime and then Gilcrest and
William Green (Fairley)
dropped bombs and the Memphis Tigers slipped by the
Ballerz 78-74.
The Tigers led by double digits at the half before the
Ballerz closed the gap and took the lead late in the
contest. The Ballerz got inspired play from Jewon Long
(Liberty), who despite an injury came to play on Sunday.
Long was unable to make the trip until the final day but
his presence made a huge difference for the Ballerz in
their semi-final victory over the Memphis YOMCA and the
finals loss to the Tigers. Kevin Smith (Riverdale) and
Catarious Taylor (Brighton) played well for the Ballerz
the entire weekend.
Myron Strong (Hamilton) and his teammate Gilcrest proved
to all in attendance that they are among the state's
best in the backcourt. Also playing well for the Tigers
was Green, Donald Harris (Hamilton) and Josh Street
(Craigmont).
Green played well the entire weekend including a last
second three to push the Tigers over the Tennessee
Thunder and a date with the Ballerz in the final.
In the consolation game the Tennessee Thunder defeated
the Memphis YOMCA behind Wil Peters (White's Creek),
Matt Harris (Brentwood) and playing well on Sunday was
Michael McAdoo (Antioch), who returned to action after a
serious mouth injury. The YOMCA finished Saturday as the
only unbeaten team before losing twice on Sunday. Ricky
Taylor (Haywood County) was sterling all weekend from
all over the floor.
Despite missing a majority of their roster due to injury
the Mid-State Ballerz Elite 16's defeated the Nashville
Stallions to capture the 5th place spot. The Elite were
missing the services of Tyrone Caldwell, Kevin Giltner,
Latavious Williams, Rayshawn Walker and Justin Hearn.
Tyshaun Edmondson (Kentucky) was especially solid
including a 45 point effort on Saturday. The Stallions
played hard all weekend using tough effort and team play
to stay in every game. The Stallions got solid effort
from Demond Craig (Mt. Juliet) who led them from the
lead guard spot all tourney.
The Mid-State Ballerz Seelct captured the seventh place
game with a victory over the Franklin Rage. The Select
had superb effort from Markeese Curry (Jackson
Southside) and Corey Payne (Mt. Juliet). The Select had
the distinction of being the only team that defeated the
Tigers the entire weekend.
By Andre Whitehead
www.tnprephoops.com
June 05, 2006
BATTLE AT THE BLUFF BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
JULY 15, 2006
The Youth Development
Association has created a three day intense
basketball
extravaganza. Where
boys ages 15 – 17 years will have the opportunity to
meet and compete
against other local, regional, and national
talent. This extravaganza
will
become a tradition amongst the best teams throughout the
United
States.
This tournament was Founded by LeShone Bynum and is
solely being ran by
Youth Development Association. Any questions or
concerns about the
tournament should be directed to LeShone Bynum @
901-830-0531!
THIS IS A CERTIFIED EVENT--SANCTIONED BY THE NCAA
Entry forms Deadline is July 8th 2006
www.battleatthebluff.com
LeShone Bynum
www.battleatthebluff.com
ADIDAS SUPER 64 & NIKE MAIN
EVENT
JULY 22 - 26, 2006 Las Vegas, Nevada
MemphisHoopers.com / Magic defeat a
sound Team Underrated from New York City in bracket play
at the Nike Main Event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
MemphisHoopers.com / Magic go undefeated in pool play
action.
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Team Underrated Wins Almighty Force |
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Courtesy of longislandbasketball.com
Suffolk County Player of the Year,
Chris Barber
Team Underrated captured the Almighty Force 19-
under Championship with a 74-72 win over
Midnight Express in another barn burner that was
not decided until the last few seconds of the
game.
The Express were playing without key players
Kavon Lynch & Wayne Turner, but received a
strong game from 6'5 junior Kavon Clayton,
who had 28 pts and 15 rebs. Team Underrated
would not be denied as Suffolk County Player of
the Year Christopher Barber responded
with 25 pts, 6 rebs, and 3 steals. He was named
Tournament MVP. Other key contributors were
Alvin Vivican with 17 pts, 5 asst, and 4
rebs, and Cameron Barber with 6 pts.,10
rebs., and 4 asst.
Coach Andre "Dre" Edwards was also named
Coach of the Year. That same day, the team
defeated NYC Finest (Gold) 75-40 in the summer
I.S. 8 Junior Division tournament. Chris Barber
led a balanced attack with 13.
SUPER 64 DIVISION
Champions - Pump N Run Elite
Coach - Dana Pump
ADIDAS SUPER 64 & NIKE MAIN EVENT
JULY 22 - 26, 2006 Las Vegas, Nevada
Bay Area Hoosiers defeat MemphisHoopers.com
17 under squad 64-49 in the first round of the
Adidas Super 64 tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada.
MemphisHoopers.com bolstered a very young team
as the roster consisted of 6 sophomores.
MemphisHoopers.com 17's
was led by Hamilton standout
Deveyon Hunter
who led the team in scoring at 23.8 points, 7.6
rebounds and 2.1 steals a game for the series.
Northside big man
DeMarco Stepter
contributed 17.1 and 11.4 rebounds per game;
Olive Branch sophomore sensation
Chucky Turnstall
had 12.3
and 5.6 rebounds per game respectively.
MemphisHoopers.com/ Magic
was led by Raleigh Egypt
5 star prospect
Maurice Miller
as he led the team in all most statistics with
27.8, 6.4 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 steals
per game.
One of there pool games was
against the 17 Under Student Athlete Broncos,
here is a recent article on them
Coming Up Articles & CBL League Notices
August 15th 2006
August is a slow month for summer circuit
activity other than the start of the CBL fall
League held at Mississippi Boulevard Church on
Madison Avenue. August 27 Sunday at 5:00 p.m. is
the draft date for the 5th Annual event.
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