September 2004

9/30/04 Coach Mark Parisi: 'The first season of King of the Hill at IS 5 is almost over. We are down to the championship games which will be played next Tuesday at 7 and 8pm. Last night two hard fought games were played as Queens Finest 13u girls beat the Lady Jokers 50-49 on a Jane Walsh game winning jumper with 4 clicks on the clock. A great game also by Else Nadema and Brianna Cannellini. Great job by head coach Jeffrey Attard. The Queens Finest 11u Boys also had a very hard win last night against the NJ Dynasty..40-38
Game was won as Mark Parisi hit both free throws to ice the win. Solid game by Wison Molina and Aaron Williams.'

9/30/04 Antonio Cannon Sr: 'The 16u T.K. Allstar team completed pool play at 3-0 defeating The L.I. Lightning last night 65-64 @ Gauchos Roundball. The L.I. Lightning jumped on us early picking apart our zone defenses to race out to a 13pt. first half lead. We made the defensive adjustment to a fullcourt man to man defense, enabling us to pull within 1 at the half. The momentum continued in our favor to start the second half as we went up 9 points, before the Lightning made their run to pull within 1. That's as close as the  Lightning got, as we traded baskets the rest of the way. Justin Davis led the way with 16pts. and 12 rebounds. Deytwan Hill 12pts, 3 steals, Tony Dennison, Shaun Willoughby, Johnnie Barnes each chipped in 10 points. 

The Almighty Force championship game recently postponed due to the untimely death of one of our fellow coaches Mr. Darnel Aiken (Team Proud & Power), has been rescheduled for this Saturday, 10/2 @ 1:00pm. The game will be played at the Greshwin School located at Linden Blvd. and Van Sicklen in Brooklyn. The winter league champs, T.K. Allstars, will face off against the spring league champs, The Almighty Force home team.' 

9/30/04 12th Annual Sullivan Games - boys Bronx and Manhattan. 

9/30/04 Daily News: Kevin White turns up at August Martin.

9/30/04 NY Post: PSAL honcho, Martin Oestreicher, says transfers not tricky. 

9/30/04 Newsday: Late bloomer's debut. Molloy's William Morrissey, who didn't play during his first three years of high school, auditions before college coaches.

9/30/04 NJ Hoops: Rancocas Valley gets new coach, Bryan Warrick.

9/30/04 Galen Smith: '1st Annual Metro Hoops North/South Showdown set for Saturday, October 9th at Piscataway Vo-Tech. New Jersey's Best High School ballers will square off for preseason bragging rights at the Metro Hoops North South Showdown on October 9th.  Players include Sr. Anthony Farmer - St. Augustine, Sr. Quaaron Calhoun - Raritan, Jr. Lance Thomas - St. Benedicts, Jr. Casiem Drummond - Bloomfield Tech, Sr. Tyrell Biggs - Don Bosco Prep. The State of New Jersey has had a rich history of providing an electrifying and exciting brand of basketball. On Saturday, October 9th, some of the premier high school basketball players in the state of New Jersey will be playing in the 1st Annual Metro Hoops North/South Showdown featuring the top players in North Jersey versus their counterparts in the South. You will be able to witness the best of the best as they square off for preseason bragging rights to determine who has the most talented and skilled players in their respective areas.'  Web note: More info at Metro Hoops site.

9/29/04 More weekend results are on the Gauchos Nike 2004 Roundball Classic page.

9/29/04 NY Post: PSAL high schools in transfer frenzy. 

9/29/04 The CHSAA had its its Preseason Camp for Seniors last night at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx and will do it again on Thursday, September 30 at Holy Cross High School in Queens. There are pictures on the CHSAA Preseason Camp, 2004 page. 

9/29/04 Petar Zijic: 'Roland Davis, a member of the championship winning freshmen team at CK, is transferring to St. Dominic's, the only team to beat CK during their championship run. Roland is an extremely underrated player who started playing basketball only 3 years ago. He is probably the best shooter in the class of 2007. This is coming from someone who practiced with him every day for 4 months. Roland is not only a good student, but a good teammate and a great friend. I wish him the best of luck his sophomore year.'

9/29/04 Alinda Angerville, Exec. Dir, Bingo's All Stars Sports Foundation: 'Bingo's All Stars is holding a second session of tryouts on Sunday October 3 for boys in the following age groups: ages 11 to 12 at 1pm and ages 14 to 15 at 3pm. Tryouts will be held at Forest Gymnasium in the Bronx which is located at 955 Tinton Avenue Bronx, NY - corner of 163rd and Tinton Avenue. For further information visit our website Bingosallstars.com.'

9/29/04 Frederick Neal: 'Gauchos winter tryouts Super 8 , 8 under 4th grade on Sat, Oct 9, 7:00am-9:30pm, Super biddies, 10 under (5thgrade) on Sunday, Oct, 7:00 am - 9:30am, Biddies, Monday on Oct,11th (Columbus holiday), 10:am-12:pm, Midgets, 13-14 and under on Columbus holiday,12:pm-2:pm, Juniors,15-16 and under on Tues, Oct191th, 6:pm-9:pm and Senniors,17-19 and under on  Fri, Oct22th, 7:pm-9pm. All tryouts are at the Gauchos Gym, at 478 Gerard Gym, Bronx, N.Y. Phone (718) 665-6952, Paul Brown (236-6761), Fred Neal (537-2518).'

9/28/04 John P Miciotta: The Weekend at IS8.

9/28/04 12th Annual Sullivan Games.

9/28/04 Daily News: Kevin White not at August Martin.

9/28/04 NY Post: Transfer surprises coach James Kearney of August Martin. 

9/28/04 Coach Carlton Screen (FYA): We are starting our 13th season it will be a rebuilding program. We have our entire senior team in college this semester: Sean Watson, Max Menard, Karim McKenzie, Roland Ampadu, Lawrence Young, Junior Mitchell, Ian Natoli. We are starting our Fall jrs.nba/jrs.wnba basketballl tournament October 4th in Erasmus Hall HS, for boys & girls age groups 5th grade and under, 12U, 14U, 17U. All teams play 5 games and playoffs, games are played during the week from 6 - 9 pm and Saturdays from 12 - 4 pm. Anyone interested can call 718 434 0127 or 718 666 6534. Also we have started our basketball development program ages 6 - 17 All the players above are from our development program, which goes to show you, if you work hard success will follow.'

9/28/04 Paul Brown, NY Gauchos: 'On Monday, October 4th, 2004 at 6:00pm as a part of the Gauchos Nike Cup Roundball Classic Coaching Series we are proud to welcome the head coach of the 2004 NCAA National Champion, University of Connecticut Huskies, Jim Calhoun to the Gauchos Gym. Coach Calhoun who rarely does clinics will show us what it takes to lead a team to two championship crowns. From pre-season conditioning to on court game adjustments he has been there and done it all. 

In addition to Coach Calhoun, as a part of the Nike Skills Workout Academy we are also proud to welcome Ganon Baker of Shake N' Bake Basketball Services to the Gauchos Gym. Ganon has trained pros, college and high school players all over the world. Ganon will cover the following topics in his workout: ball handling drills to create space, NBA dribble moves, post moves, finishing around the basket, NBA triple threat series and ways to create space out of an offensive stance, footwork drills, different offense reads and reactions, chair shooting drills, and the mid-range game. Ganon has conducted basketball clinics in Canada, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Australia and now the Gauchos Gym in the Bronx, NY will be added to his list. Ganon's workout session will go from 4:00 to 6:00pm. and Coach Jim Calhoun will take over from there. So increase your basketball IQ and be there. The Gauchos Gym is located at 478 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451 phone: 718 665-6952. If necessary, please call for additional directions.'

9/28/04  David Dennis: 'Crusader Basketball presents its 2nd Annual Coaches Clinic. Crusader Basketball Coaches Clinic will give a comprehensive look at coaching youth basketball. We have some of the best coaches, officials and sports directors in the New York City area. The topics that will be discussed are: Developing a Coaches Philosophy, Organizing your Team Practice, Dealing with Officials, Individual and Team Drills, Man Offense, Team Defense and much more. Saturday, October 2 from 12 - 4 pm at the Kennedy Center (34 West 134th S street). Registration begins at 11:30. There is a $10 donation.  Direct:212-862-6401, Fax: 212-862-6421.'

9/28/04 Added psal.org to the links page. 

9/28/04 NJ Hoops: Showcase Games Scheduled in Fall for New Jersey.

9/28/04 Coach Jeff Bernstein: 'The Annual 2004 Suffolk County Coaches Academy will take place this weekend (Oct. 2,3) at William Floyd High School in Mastic (LI), N.Y. The underclassmen will be showcased on Saturday at 5:30 p.m and the seniors at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday the underclassmen will play at noon and the seniors at 2:30 p.m. For more info contact Deer Park HS coach John McCaffrey at 631-495-7021 '

9/28/04 Coach Dre' (Team Underrated): 'For all of you student-athletes that are taking the upcoming SAT & ACT test, here is a website that could help you: www.number2.com. Good Luck!'

9/27/04 Coach Ruben Tavarez: 'Two weeks ago LPAC played against the NY Elite Team in IS8. When the re-cap of the game was placed on the site, it said that Quinlan Brown scored 25 points for LPAC. This is an error, because Quinlan Brown is living in Virgina. I received a call last night and I was accused of using someone else under Quinlan Brown's name, which is not true. The team player that scored the 25 points was Owen Brow from Morris High School. Please make this correction, as the family of Quinlan Brown were concerned due to fact the Quinlan Brown no longer living in New York. I would like it to be known that I do not and would not use these type of tactics to win.'

9/27/04 Brooklyn Scout: 'Some sixty players participated in the first BallStars event in New York, held at John Jay College on September 26. There was a mix of JUCO eligibles and current JUCO players looking for four-year schools. Among the top prospects in each group (in alphabetical order): JUCO Eligibles: Sean Brown - 6-9 formerly at Moberly (MO); one JUCO year left, Marcus Harrison - 6-6 with one JUCO year left, Aneudi Hiniquezl - 6-3 did one year at Delhi (NY), Leonard Lams - 6-0 senior at Spring Valley (NY) HS, Donny Lyons - 6-2 senior at Brooklyn (NY) Academy HS, Phil Murphy - 6-5 senior at Middletown (NY) HS, Jamel Potts - 6-4 graduate of Brooklyn (NY) Tilden HS, Lamar Richburg - 6-5 played one year at Queensborough (NY), Anthony Walker - 5-10 senior at Brooklyn (NY) Grand Street, Emanuel Witherspoon - 6-8 with one JUCO year left.  Current JUCO Players/Grads: Gerald Akridge - 6-4 soph at Gloucester (NJ), Kenny Eusey - 6-2 soph transfer from Monroe (NY) to Globe Tech (NY), Gerald Garner - 6-7 forward played 2 years at San Bernardino (CA), Andrew Hayles - 6-4 soph at Globe Tech (NY), John Hemingway - 6-2 soph at Globe Tech (NY), Brian Ormon - 6-7 transfer from Monroe (NY) to Globe Tech (NY), Tony Kinch - 6-4 soph at Bunker Hill (MA), Danny Miller - 6-6 soph at Fashion Institute (NY), Mensur Radoncic - 5-10 graduate of Globe Tech (NY), Ricky Smith - 6-0 freshman at Globe Tech (NY). To obtain more information on these players, contact tmcternan@hotmail.com or call Rick Ball at (850) 932-5033.'

9/27/04 Coach Pat Torney: '12th Annual Sullivan Games begin tonight for Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island boys at Riverbank State Park, (145 Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan) with game times beginning at 5 pm. Rosters are at PSAL.org.' 

9/27/04 Coach Kevin Pigott: 'This year the CHSAA will have its Preseason Camp for Seniors on Tuesday, September 28 at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx and Thursday, September 30 at Holy Cross High School in Queens. There will be four games each night starting at 5 PM. The rosters for almost 80 seniors are now on the CHSAA Preseason Camp, 2004 page. 

9/27/04 Daily News: Grady basketball coach Mark Seltzberg hits back at Grady dad.

9/27/04 NY Hoops: Wayne Ellington, Playaz Too Much for Gauchos

9/27/04 Rodrick C. Bussey Brooklyn-Queens Warriors(Scholars Through Sports Foundation): 'I would like to thank John Bucci and his entire staff at Hoop City U.S.A. in Throop, Pennsylvania for running a good tournament this past weekend. John is a class man and I look forward to going to his tournament in 2005. Over the weekend several players stood out with their performance. Robert Gutierrez (10th- grade John Adams) and Chris Richards (11th - grade Franklin K. Lane) led the the team in scoring. Dominick Goi (10th - grade Bronx Science), Michael Dziewit (11th - grade Wadleigh), Nelson Gedeon (Thomas Edison) and Duran Velasquez (10th - grade Forest Hills) made positive contributions throughout the 4 games. We will be competing in Elmcor's Fall Pre-Season Classic in Corona, Queens.'

9/27/04 Anthony Nicodemo: 'Westchester's Best Fall League week 3 results are on the Westchester's Best Fall League page.

9/26/04 Weekend results are on the Gauchos Nike 2004 Roundball Classic page.

 

Terrel Williams	Antonio Pena	Luiz Guzman	Jerrel Williams

9/26/04 Both Playaz clubs, black and gold, won their first games this morning at IS8 as the black team led wire to wire against Team Underrated and the gold gored the Gauchos 95-74.  In the day's first game Rock Steady easily took Chaminade 79-59.  More on the IS8 Tip-off Fall Classic, 2004 page.

9/26/04 Daily News: Elvis Lora picks Florida International University.

9/26/04 Booksnball: 'The NYC PSAL has put together a great clinic for Saturday, October 2 at Cardozo H. S. starting at 9 a.m. Prominent local coaches, Tom Pecora (Hotstra), Joe Jones (Columbia) and new St. John's head coach Norm Roberts have committed to share their expertise with attending coaches. One more coach is expected to be added and PSAL Boy's coaches (Varsity & J. V.) are expected to attend. Additional details are available at PSAL.org.

Personal observation here - the overall level of PSAL coaching can only get better if more and more coaches realize that attending several clinics a year is part of the process of improving your knowledge/awareness as a coach. All too many times I have been at local clinics and observed multiple CHSAA & PvtHS veteran coaches taking notes and looking for "new" ideas to pass on to their players and sadly, only see one or two PSAL coaches (out of 200 +). Hopefully with the increased efforts of the PSAL to provide improved and additional services to their coaches, will the coaches step up and take advantage of the opportunities. Gradually the benefits will reach the student-athletes of the PSAL basketball teams and that's what this is all about.'

9/26/04 NJ Hoops: Louisville bound duo star at Midnight Madness.

9/25/04 Newsday: Danny Green picks Tar Heels. St. Mary's 6-6 swingman picks North Carolina shortly after enjoyable visit from coach Williams.

9/25/04 Psal.org: 12th Annual Sullivan Games Teams rosters now available.

9/25/04 NY Post: Lincoln coach - Tiny Morton - denies recruiting.

9/25/04 It's Playaz weekend at IS8 as their two teams will each be playing two games today and on Sunday. Calendar is on the IS8 Tip-off Fall Classic, 2004 page.

9/25/04 Richard Barrett: 'Midnight Madness -- The game is September 25th at Cherry Hill East High School. The event will start at 5pm with a freshman vs. sophmore game, followed by a junior vs. senior game, then a best of the best, Junior All-American game and finally a All-American game.   Some of the top players attending are: Brandon Rush, Vernon Goodridge, Amir Johnson (Louisviille signee), Jamal Boykin (Duke signee), Eric Boateng (Duke), Brook and Robin Lopez, Derrick Jaspers, An'Juan Wilderness, Senario Hillman, Tracy Smith and many other top players.'

9/25/04 NY Hoops: Chris Bethel Commits Then Drops 29 at IS8.

9/23/04 Coach Pat Torney: '12th Annual Sullivan Games Teams Selected -- After receiving a record-breaking number of nominations, the 12th Annual James P. Sullivan Basketball Games organizing committee is in the process of selecting this year’s teams for the exposure games. Student athletes from all five boroughs will compete in the three day festival at Riverbank State Park, (145 Street and Riverside Drive, Manhattan) with game times beginning at 5 pm each night.

The exposure games break down as follows: Monday, Sept. 27th - Boys - Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Tuesday, Sept 28th - Girls - Citywide Wednesday, Sept. 29 - Boys - Bronx, Manhattan, All student-athletes will participate in two games each and attend an educational seminar designed to improve their awareness of the college academic process and better prepare them for the upcoming school year. Further information is available at the New York City Public School Athletic League website at www.psal.org.'

9/22/04 Antonio Cannon Sr: 'The 16u T.K. Allstar Basketball Team put together an outstanding performance on both ends of the court at Gaucho Roundball last night. Five players reached double figures in the 75-59 win over Team Rock. Justin Davis 22pts, Tony Dennison 17pts, Shaun Willoughby 16pts, Johnny Barnes 10pts., 10 rebounds, Patrick Bourdeau 10pts. Antonio Cannon Jr., handed out 10 assists in the effort. The win moves T.K. to 2-0 in pool play, our final pool game will be against L.I. Lighting, next Wednesday @ 8:30pm.' Web note: 16 & Under through 10 & Under results on the Gauchos Nike 2004 Roundball Classic page.

9/22/04 Anthony Nicodemo: 'Westchester's Best Fall League standings and high scorers on the Westchester's Best Fall League page.

9/22/04 Brooklyn Scout: 'Due to the recent floods in Florida, please note a change in the contact information for the Sept. 26 BallStars New York Exposure Camp. Requests for applications can be made by contacting Quentin Ball at ballplayersrst@yahoo.com. Completed forms should be faxed to (801) 749-2147. For more info on the camp, check Big Apple Sports at www.eteamz.com/bigapplesports.

9/22/04 Coach Anderson @ Upper Room Christian School needs some Varsity Boys games. We are a NYSAIS school now. Also we have a tournament on Dec 29th and 30th. We need teams for that too. We just renovated our gym and it's the best on Long Island. You can call me at 631-242-5359 ext 332 or email me at coachma34@hotmail.com.'

9/22/04 NJO: Brandon Costner to play for dream team - North Carolina State.

9/22/04 Roberto Diaz: 'Coach Don Aiken's viewing will be held at the Shaw A.M.E. Church located at 100-05 34 Avenue in Corona, Queens, Thursday, September 23rd from 4:00pm to 7:00pm followed by the funeral from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. Don, you will be well missed. If I can help anyone with directions please call me 1-646-523-9004'

9/22/04 Eric Reid: 'The Riverside Hawks are having tryouts at the Riverside Church, 91 Claremont Avenue (between 120th-121st Streets, one block away from Riverside Drive). For more info call: 212-870-6748.  Tryout dates are the Saturdays: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9, Oct. 16, Oct. 23. Super 8’s (8 and Under) - 9AM - 11AM (Riverside Gym inside the church), Super Biddy (10 and Under) - 11AM - 1PM (Riverside Gym), Biddy (12 and Under) - 1PM - 3PM (Stone Gym next door to church), Midgets (14 and Under) - 3PM - 5PM (Stone Gym), Juniors (16 and Under) - 3PM - 5PM (Riverside Gym), Seniors (19 and Under) - 5PM - 7PM (Riverside Gym) and Girls (15 and Under) - 3PM & (18 and Under) - 5pm.'

9/21/04 John P Miciotta: 'Thanks to John Pena for giving me a roster and schedule for St. Thomas More Prep's 2004-'05 season. This year's team will, of course, feature former Lincoln star Antonio Pena as one of its stars. While we wish him luck as he moves there to play for coach (and Molloy alum) Jere Quinn, it is worth noting that two other New Yorkers who are not quite as well known as "Tone" will join him there and be solid contributors also. Kevin Spann, the quick and smart point man who played previously for coach John Walsh at St. John the Baptist, will provide a steady hand for a talented group of players. White Plains native Quentin Martin is a classic blue collar worker around the basket. At 6'5" his nose for the ball and great motor make him an effective rebounder against taller players. His diligent work inside will provide a perfect complement for Pena as he tries to expand his game and move away from the hoop. Both Spann and Martin should draw division one looks, and we trust that with the guidance of Coach Quinn they will make good college choices.' Web note: There are two entries added to the 05 post grads page.

9/21/04 Coach Jeff Rivera, Team Genesis: 'Hass Amini of Jamaica HS class 2006 has enrolled at Marianapolis Prep in Connecticut where he will reclassify as a 10th grader class of 2007. Hass is one of the hardest working and competetive kids I have ever seen with the heart of a lion. When I look at Hass I see a kid that is a raw talent and when he matures basketball wise will compete with anybody. I want to thank Dave Vitale, head coach at Marianapolis for helping to place Hass at Marianapolis.'

9/21/04 Coach Sean Atkins: 'Try-Outs for the Academic All Stars will be held Oct. 5th, 6th , 7th from 6 to 8PM at the Milliken Clubhouse in Lower Manhattan. The Academic All Stars play a 25-30 basketball schedule against some of the top prep schools in the country such as Berkshire, Northfield Mount Hermon, Lawrenceville and South Kent. We are looking for energetic Scholar Athletes who have aspirations of going to college or prep school. The young men should range from the ages 16-19 and are currently enrolled in school or in a GED Program. If you any questions regarding the program or travel directions contact Coach Atkins at 212 677-1108 ext 152 or email me at satkins@admin.bcny.org.'.

9/21/04 Travis Berry Executive Coordinator: 'Tickets to the 2004 Invitational High School Basketball Event are available now at Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10031. Participating schools this year are All Hallows, Bishop Loughlin, Boys & Girls, Kennedy, Jamaica, Manhattan Center, St. Peters, and Tilden. The tournament well run the weekend of December 18th & 19th, 2004, game times will be 1, 3, 5 and 7p.m..Purchase tickets now through Sunday, October 17 for $2.00 dollars. Afterwards, the tickets will be $5.00 dollars. Don't delay buy your tickets today while they last! For further information about tickets, call the RBSP Ticket Hotline Office at 212-694-3637 (212-694-3650). Any Questions? Please contact me at 212-694-3637.'

9/20/04 Coach Dre': 'Team Underrated would like to extend our sympathy to the family of Coach Don Aiken. Coach Don was a person who cared about our youth of today. His diligence, generosity and ability to reach young children through basketball will definitely be missed.'

9/20/04 Rob Williams NYC Heat: 'The Open Division of the Fall Jam Fest at Seton Hall will hold a special memory for NYC Heat as it was the first matchup for head coach Nate Cadogan and asst. coach Chuck Vance against their former team, the LI Panthers. The Heat came out on top with enthused play from Vernon Teel, Shahee Martin and Altariq Wagner whose defense set the tone for the offensive barrage. All weekend Tyrone Cook was big behind the 3 pt arc, with Andre Davis' solid post play and huge shot blocks. However that game probably took it's toll mentally as we lost a close one to the Fairfield Stars in the semis. Building a lead in the first half, unable to sustain, we gave it away early in the second, with big shots by Doug Wiggins. With the momentum swing back our way, we blew opportunites at the end with a missed layup and a turnover. We are highly enthused about the spring 2005, you would think these Heat were playing together for a while. Newcomers (Juniors) Laurence Joliceure (Holy Cross), Tony Dennison (Bryant) and Jamal Youngblood (St Patricks) were a pleasure as they not only did the job from the bench shutting down first and second units but added buckets like a first unit. Daquan Cook's (St Patrick) defense on the perimeter on "the guy" is to be commended, while Milan Prodanovic (Molloy) went down after a rolled ankle in the paint on a defensive rebound.'

9/20/04 Antonio Cannon, Sr: 'The T.K. Allstar 16u boys team advances to the Championship game of the Almighty Force Back to School competition with a 62-56 victory on Saturday over the previously undefeated Brooklyn B & D Players (Thomas Jefferson H.S. players). Deytwan Hill led four players in double figures with 19pts., Justin Davis 15pts. 10 rebounds, Antonio Cannon, Jr. 10pts. 6 assists, Johnny Barnes 10pts. 6 rebounds. On Sunday, T.K. traveled up to the Bronx, to begin pool play, in the Gaucho Roundball Classic. T.K. came away with a hard fought win over the Metro Hawks (white) 49-45. Tony Dennison & Deytwan Hill finished with 11pts each. Shaun Willoughby 10pts, Justin Davis 10pts, 14 rebounds, 2 steals and a block shot.

Due to the untimely death on Sunday morning of Coach Don Aiken of the Almighty Force Family, the date and time of the Almighty Force Back to School championship game has been postponed until further notice. For those of you who didn't have the pleasure to meet coach Don I can tell you, the Southside Queens Community suffered a huge loss! Coach Aiken was the founder of the Proud & Powerful Basketball program, as well as big brother to countless youths of his beloved community. Let's all take a moment of silence, in his memory. Coach Don, leaves behind a wife and three kids, to carry on his legacy. For information on his going home services, please contact Mr. Shahee Martin @ (718) 810-7084.'

9/20/04 NY Hoops: News & Rumors: Fields and Stone Stay Put.

9/20/04 Week one results are on the IS8 Tip-off Fall Classic, 2004 page.

9/20/04 NJ Hoops: The Playaz outscored the Fairfield County (CT) Stars 77 - 53 in the championship of the 12th grade division of the Hoop Group's Fall Jam Fest at Seton Hall University.

9/20/04 Rodrick C. Bussey Brooklyn-Queens Warriors(Scholars Through Sports Foundation): 'We ventured over to S. Orange, NJ with a very young and inexperienced team to compete in the Hoop Grroup's Fall Jamfest. We competed hard, but was overmatched against the Playaz team and the Master' s Hoop team from Virginia. Duran Velasquez (Forest Hills) and Kenneth Carlisle (Thomas Edison) did a good job competing on a high level against the competition. I would like to thank Adam Chiappano and the rest of the Hoop Group for putting together another good tournament. The B-Q Warriors will travel to Dunmore, PA to compete in the Hoop City U.S.A. Fall Classic on September 25-26.'

9/20/04 Coach Jeff Rivera, Team Genesis: 'We played this weekend at Seton Hall in the HoopGroup Fall Jam we advanced to the Semifnals where we were defeated by Team Next the game was tight throughout. Team next opened up a 10 point lead with 3 minutes remaining and closed it out for the win. We had good all around play all weekend from Chris Abney, Hass Amini, Fred Doergler, Morgan Kelly, Darwin Lynch, Scottie McCrae, Rocco Rubino, James Galanos, Jayson Philippe, Shavar Richardson, Jeff Rivera Jr. and George Jackson.'

9/20/04 Metro Hoops: Zack Rosen Making his point.

9/20/04 Anthony Nicodemo: Week 2 results on the Westchester's Best Fall League page.

9/20/04 Coach Ron Dennis of K.Y.D.A: 'This is an update on members of Keep Your Dreams Alive class of  2004. Willis Kettrell of Archbishop Molloy and Craig Davis of Martin Van-Buren H.S. went on to NCAA Div II St Thomas Aquinas. Bryant Dunston of St John Prep went on to Fordham University, Keith Hinnant of Bayshore H.S. is at the University of South Carolina where he will join their track team. Jamal Womack went to St. Francis College Brooklyn. Gary Graham of St John Prep and Latiff Mctaw of Spellman H.S. are at Utica College. Serge Clement of St John Prep went on to Hostos Community. Brandon Butler of Salesian H.S. went on to Nassau Community. Kevin Kentish of St John Prep went on to St Vincent College where he will study medicine and Tyrelle Cotten of SJP, a member of the National Honors Society went on to Seton Hall University. We at K.Y.D.A. wish these young men the best and hope that they have a smooth transition at their new learning institutions.'

 

9/19/04 The first three of five scheduled games at IS8 today are in the book. St Dominic more than doubled Chaminade 74-35 behind Jim McEnroe (15), TJ Carey (13), Austin Pearson (8), Brandon Serrano (7) and TJ Thomas (6). The Knights (aka Holy Cross Crusaders) outlasted the Bingo All Stars 77-72 as Damani Corbin (22), Wayne Turner (16) and point guard Mike Johnson (10, he's pictured) despite 20 and 19 point efforts from Bingo's Devon Baker and Herbie Allen.  Chase the Game (aka All Hallows) stayed close to the Gauchos in the first half but the 'chos ran away from them in the second half for an easy 71-56 win. Antonio Pena (20), Edgar Sosa (18) and Curtis Kelly (12) were high for the Gauchos while Mark Lake (13), Darryl Crawford (13) and Chris DeLaRosa 12) were tops for CTG.

9/19/04 Coach Eric Rock Eisenberg: 'On Friday morning I had the privilege to attend the moving funeral for New York City Detective Robert "Bobby" Parker. I did not know Detective Parker well before this sad and emotional day but I feel I know him now! What a giant this man was both in stature and in deeds. Detective Parker was a man who walked tall and yet always had compassion for all those he met. As I sat and listened to all the speakers I realized how lucky we all at Tilden High School were to have had a man like this in our precinct the 67th. The men and women of this great precinct always help us at Tilden whenever we need them for both good events and bad. I would like to say to all the police officers and fire fighters out there we love and respect you and the job you do for all of us each day.

When the time is right and with the permission of the families of Detective Parker and Rafferty we will be holding a basketball game to benefit the families of our two 67th Precinct heroes, Detective Patrick Rafferty and Detective Robert Parker who gave there lives defending our community.'

9/19/04 John P Miciotta: 'Contained in the "heard in the halls" portion of the Newsday article September 17th which talked about John Garcia's verbal commitment to Seton Hall, is another pledge worth noting. Tyrone Hansen the smooth shooting 6'5" forward from St. Mary's High on Long Island has decided to attend Monmouth College. Hansen has been overlooked a bit on a St. Mary's team that features fellow seniors Danny Green and Tyson Johnson as its stars. He is not only a solid contributor for the Gaels but his outstanding outside shooting likely will help him fit well into the "Princeton-Style" motion offense coach Dave Calloway and the Hawks have used successfully. He is the second St. Mary's player to commit to coach Calloway's program in recent years. Former Gaels' guard Dwayne Byfield blossomed into an all conference performer for the Hawks as a sophomore two years ago, before battling early season injuries to put together a strong finish to his junior campaign. Congratulations to Tyrone, to Dave Calloway and his staff at Monmouth, and to St. Mary's coach Tim Cluess for a job well done by all.'

9/19/04 NJ Hoops: The Heat overcomes Zoo Crew at Hoop Group Jam Fest.

9/19/04 NY Hoops: Starrett Puts Everybody on Notice at IS8.

9/18/04 Coach Maxwell "Bingo" Cole: 'The Bingo's Allstars is holding try-outs on Sunday September 26,2004 for boys ages 11-12 at 1:00pm and boys ages 14-15 at 3:00pm. The try-outs will be held at Forest gymnasium in the Bronx (955 Tinton Avenue Bx, N.Y. 10456) corner of 163rd and Tinton avenue. For more info go to our website Bingosallstars.com.

9/18/04 NJ.com: Sean McCurdy set for Arkansas.

9/18/04 Coach Kenny Pretlow: 'The Metro Hawks will be holding tryouts for the winter season next week at Riverbank State Park. The Midgets 14 & under are on Monday and Wednesday (9/20 & 9/22) at 5pm. Juniors 16 & under and Seniors 19 & under are on Tuesday and Thursday (9/21 & 9/23) at 5:30pm. Super Eights 8 & under Super Biddy 10 7 under and Biddies 12& under are on Friday (9/24) at 5pm. Riverbank is located on 145th Street and Riverside Drive. Trains are A,D to 145th Street or 1 to 145th Street. For further information go to our website Metrohawksnyc.com.'.

9/17/04 Newsday: John Garcia doesn't take long to choose Seton Hall.

9/17/04 NJO: Friars' Ahmad Nivins chooses St. Joseph's.

9/17/04 I've put a first cut for the rosters on the IS8 Tip-off Fall Classic, 2004 page based on last spring's teams. I'll update in the coming weeks.

9/16/04 Brooklyn Scout: 'Ballstars, a nationally-recognized program of college placement and exposure for student-athletes run by Rick Ball, will be coming to New York next weekend.  This event will take place on Sunday, September 26 at John Jay College, 10th Avenue and 59th Street in New York City. Check-in is from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by scrimmages running from noon - 6 p.m. Eligible participants include unsigned 2004 high school players and current high school seniors, unsigned 2004 JUCO sophomores and current JUCO freshmen and sophomores.

The $50 participant fee includes a DADA jersey, three scrimmages, team coach, trainer, scorers, secondary health insurance, officials and exposure to college coaches from the D-2, D-3, NAIA and JUCO ranks. For more information and to obtain an application form, contact Rick Ball at (850) 932-5033. Big Apple Sports (www.eteamz.com/bigapplesports) will provide coverage of this event.'

9/16/04 Daily News: Ravens' Ricky Torres joins Johnnies.

9/16/04 Coach Tim Cluess: 'Our freshman and JV are looking for games and scrimages and our varsity at St. Mary's is looking for scrimages. Contact me through e-mail (Thoops4435@aol.com)  or at (516) 476-6430.'

9/16/04 Daily News: Stars (seniors Kevin White and Derick Echols) bolting Grady for Lincoln.

9/16/04 North Jersey: 'Former Clifton and St. Patrick guard Devon Moffatt will play for Brookdale Community College this winter. Moffatt transferred out of Clifton midway through his junior season, and played the end of his junior season and his entire senior season for the Celtics.'

9/15/04 Daily News: L.I.'s John Garcia picks Seton Hall.

9/15/04 Coach Sean Atkins: 'Try-outs for the Academic All Stars will be held Oct. 5th, 6th, 7th at the Milliken Clubhouse in lower Manhattan. The Academic All Stars play a 25-30 basketball schedule against some of the top prep schools in the country. We are looking for energetic scholar athletes who have aspirations of going college or prep school. If you any questions contact me at 212 677-1108 ext 152. Looking for young men from the ages 16-19 and are currently enrolled in school or in a GED program.

In recognizing the needs of student/athletes, the Academic All-Stars were established by The Boys’ Club of New York’s Physical Departments and Education Program to assist participants in their intellectual, social and physical development. While capitalizing on the agency’s long and successful history of working with many of the nation's leading independent boarding schools, Academic All-Stars travel throughout New England and the mid-Atlantic States competing against such institutions as Deerfield Academy, Middlesex, Peddie and South Kent. Having placed nearly l,000 of its members at many of these schools, BCNY is in the unique position to advocate for its All-Stars which has often led to substantial scholarship offers and important educational opportunities at both the secondary and post-secondary levels.'

9/15/04 Pete Edwards: 'The schedule was revised on the IS8 Tip-off Fall Classic, 2004 page. Hopefully, it's final.'

9/15/04 Bonnie Henderson: 'On Saturday, September 18th from 6 pm to 11 pm, a special roast is being given to honor Mr. Jim Couch, the founder, of the Jim Couch Foundation. For over 50 years Mr. Couch has been deeply involved in community service and is the director/creator of the nationally recognized " Dyckman Basketball Program" where he has coached many well known NBA, international and college players. This memorial event will be held at 'Jordan's Lounge', 247 Newark Ave. Jersey City, NJ. For further information you may call the foundation at 212-942-5193 or log onto www.jordanslounge.com for driving directions/events information. Tickets for the roast are $30 and $40 or you may make a donation to the 'Jim Couch Foundation' 3716 Tenth Avenue, Suite 4L, New York, NY 10034. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Jim Couch Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, which provides scholarship opportunties and special basketball programming for youth in the tri-state area.'

9/15/04 Cleon Hyde: 'Post season awards and championship results are on the Conrad McRae page.'

9/15/04 NY Hoops: Uneven Battles on the Second Day of I.S.8.

9/14/04 Coach Bill McNally: 'The The New York City Independent Schools Boys Basketball Showcase featuring the top private school players in the city and Long Island will take place at the Horace Mann School in the Bronx (near Manhattan College) on Thursday, October 7th at 6:30 p.m. For further information call Ray Barile at (718) 432-3818 or email billmcnally@polyprep.org.'

9/14/04 Pete Edwards: 'The schedule that you posted has several mistakes I'm sending it again. Please correct the #'s. Several teams are calling me with the wrong date and times for their games.'  Web note: The revised schedule is on the IS8 Tip-off Fall Classic, 2004 page.

9/14/04 Booksnball: 'All PSAL coaches of varsity boy's & girl's basketball are advised to nominate their eligible seniors for particpation in the upcoming PSAL James P. Sullivan Exposure Games. Each school can nominate up to three seniors for the games.You have until Monday, September 20 to send in your nominations to the PSAL. Check their web site for dates, time & place for each boro.'

9/13/04 Chris Riley: 'The Marble Hill Basketball Classic Championships were held this weekend in the Bronx with the Marble Hill Raiders winning both the 13 and under division championship and the 17 and under championship. In the 13 and under championship Dashaun Davis scored 22 points to lead the Raiders to a 62-61 win over Hev's All-Stars. In the 17 and under championship The Raiders trailed Joe Rock's Crew early but led by Patrick Thomas' (LaSalle H.S.) 23 points and Curtis Kelley'(Rice H.S.) 20 points and 16 rebounds prevailed 66-52. Marble Hill Raiders I would like to thank all his players on a very successful summer as well as wishing Patrick Thomas and Curtis Kelley the best of luck during the coming high school season,'

9/13/04 Metro Hoops: Dasean Butler - three dimensions of a rising star.

9/13/04 Antonio Cannon Sr: 'The T.K. Allstar 16u team advances to the final four round of the Almighty Force Back to School competition by defeating Blacktop Basketball(Manhattan) 46-20 on Saturday. Blacktop arrived late and found themselves down 16pts. with the first quarter in the books. On Sunday we defeated one of the two Almighty Force home teams, led by Steven Woods (McClancy H.S.), & Rob Hampton (Christ the King H.S.) 65-43. Deytwan Hill (Newtown, H.S) scored 16pts. and collected 8 steals all in the first half! Tony Dennison 20pts, 3 steals, and 3 block shots (Bryant H.S). Justin Davis (Forest Hills, H.S.) 13pts. 8 rebounds. Antonio Cannon, Jr (Campus Magnet, H.S). chipped in 10pts & 6 assists. Johnny Barnes (Bryant H.S.) 10 rebounds & 2 block shots. The final four playoffs will be held on Saturday September 18th starting @ 3:00pm T.K. Allstars vs. the undefeated Brooklyn B'&D" Players. The B & D players defeated Rob Diaz, and his New York City Finest Ball club to advance. The second game pits the The Almighty Force undefeated home team featuring the Holy Cross H.S. backcourt of Gordon McKenzie & Mike Johnson vs. Southside Entertainment. The Almighty Force home team defeated The Rockland Rockets to advance, while Southside Entertainment upset the Campus Magnet H.S. team. The championship will be held on Sunday, September 19th @ Ajax Park located at 116th Avenue and 140th Street (Queens), Just off the Van Wycke Expressway.

The T.K. Allstars open their Gaucho Roundball 16u schedule on Wednesday night @ 7:30pm vs. Metro Hawks(white). The remainder of our 4 team pool includes Team Roc, and L.I. Lighting. The T.K. Allstar family would like to wish all the student athletes a successful school year in the classroom, as well as on the basketball court!

9/13/04 David Dennis, Director: 'Cruader Basketball Presents it's 2nd Annual Coaches clinic. Crusader Basketball Coaches Clinic will give a comprehensive look at coaching youth basketball. The clinic will give you tools that you'll need to prepare young players toward playing high school and college ball. We have some of the best coaches,officals,and sports directors in the New York Area. The topics that will be discussed are "Developing a coaching philosphy", Forming and organizing your team, Dealing with officials, Individual and team drills, Man offense/Team defense, and much more.  Date: October 2, 2004. Time: 12:00 - 4:00. Location: Kennedy Center (34 West 134th Street). Donation :$10.00. Checks / Money orders payable to: Kennedy- Crusader basketball. Direct:212-862-6401, Fax: 212-862-6421.'

9/13/04 Terry Teachout: 'Teaches Hoops is holding a preseason training camp for boys and girls over Columbus Day weekend October 9, 10, 11 from 9:00-2:30 at the Bell Middle School in Chappaqua. In partnership with Five-Star Basketball we will focus heavy on fundamentals, stations and drills to take away from camp to work on. Many of our 110 talented sleeaway campers have already signed up and it is looking to be an excellent 3 days. For more information call Teaches at 914-238-4447 or teacheshoops.com.'

9/13/04 I've updated the calendar page for the next few months. Send mail to nycnjhoops@aol.com if you have other entries.

9/13/04 Rodrick C. Bussey Brooklyn-Queens Warriors(Scholars Through Sports Foundation): 'We will travel to S. Orange, New Jersey (Seton Hall University) this weekend to participate in the Hoop Group's Fall Jamfest. Duran Velasquez (10th grade - Forest Hills) and Robert Gutierrez (10th grade - John Adams) are expected to make key contributions throughout the tournament. We will also travel to Dunmore, PA on Sept. 25-26 to participate in Hoop City U.S.A. Fall Classic. I would like to wish 6 of my players luck in college this year: Michael Dodd, Greg Willis (HS of Health Professions), Jamaal Smith (LaSalle Academy), Marques Damon (Benjamin Banneker), Jason Mohabir and Jonathan Birriel (both of Franklin K. Lane).'

9/13/04 Anthony Nicodemo: Week 1 results on the Westchester's Best Fall League page.

9/12/04 Teams and schedule are on the IS8 Tip-off Fall Classic, 2004 page.

9/12/04 14 & Under, 12 & Under schedules on the Gauchos Nike 2004 Roundball Classic page.

9/11/04 Clyde Doughty and Randy James on the Frank Mickens page.

9/11/04 John P Miciotta: 'A J Rogers (6' 5", 180lb, 14yr old, 9th gr) is attending St Anthony's H S this fall, not Bishop Loughlin.'

9/11/04 Frank McCree: 'Coach Bob Hurley is speaking at the Liberty Academy Charter School Father's Club this Monday at 7:15 pm, 153 York Street in downtown Jersey City.'

9/11/04 Peter Fuhrman: 'St. Gregory the Great?s 3rd Annual 2004 Fall Classic Basketball Tournament October 8th thru 17th, 2004. St. Gregory the Great Parish Center, Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, New Jersey 08690. Boys Ages 12-14 (Must be in 7th or 8th grades) Pool-Play (4 games guaranteed). Varsity High School Officials. 20-Team Maximum - Individual Trophies to Champions and Runner-Ups, All-Tournament Team Awards. $250 Team Entry Fee (Pay before September 1st and receive Tournament T-Shirts for the entire team!) Checks made payable to: St. Greg?s Parish Athletic Committee, 49 Foy Drive, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690. Teams will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis! It may seem early to commit for a Fall tournament, but you should reserve your spot now! For more information, please call Peter Fuhrman at 609-631-8448 or Peter.Fuhrman@CareerMedia.com.'

9/10/04 Cleon Hyde; 'Conrad McRae championship day is tomorrow.'

9/10/04 Rich Kosik: 'Special standing ovation for the legendary Frank Mickens on his recent retirement as Principal of Brooklyn's Boy's & Girl's High School. More known recently for his educational accomplishments (NYU, Harvard Univ. Columbia Univ.- "Revson Fellow") as the "Chancellor of Fulton Street." Mick is also remembered for his great hoops coaching legacy at The High.(City Championship in early mid 70's) If you ever had the pleasure of being around his team at practice or games you knew you were watching someone special. His expertise, his compassion, his fiery motivational talks and his year after year of mentoring so many student-athletes and other coaches/educators will always be remembered. Let's hope that the New York City doesn't let this tremendous resource completely retire & bring him back as a mentor to coaches, educators & administrators. Frank could certainly make a positive difference for so many people. Enjoy Mick! You deserve it!'

9/10/04 Coach Kevin Pigott: 'This year the CHSAA will have its Preseason Camp for Seniors on Tuesday, September 28 at Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx and Thursday, September 30 at Holy Cross High School in Queens. There will be four games each night starting at 5 PM. For more information call Kevin Pigott at (718) 597-4351 or e-mail me at pigottk@fordhamprep.org.'  Web note: Most of the CHSAA basketball schedule for next season can now be found at their schedule page. 

9/10/04 Roberto Diaz, NYC Finest - 'Nicholas Jones, the 6'2" 190 lbs from Hillcrest HS, in Queens, accepted a scholarship offer from St. Francis College, NEC-D1, in Brooklyn and will not be attending Southampton College as was originally posted. Jones will play for last year's NEC coach of the year Ron Ganulin. Best of luck to a young man who worked hard to earn himself a full ride to a good institution with a great coaching staff.'

9/10/04 Jim Fox: 'Island Garden Fall League begins September 20th and continues into first week of November. Eight game schedule plus playoffs. Open to all high school and club teams at the varsity and junior varsity levels. Registration deadline is September 13th. Call 516-292-4956 for further information.'

9/10/04 Coach Agnew: 'CoachFisher1.com, Inc. in association with the Long Island Lightning-Fisher presents an 11 week program to be held on Saturdays, starting October 02, 2004 thru December 18, 2004 at the Dutch Broadway School, 1880 Dutch Broadway, Elmont, NY. We are currently accepting registration by mail, the application can be downloaded from our website at www.coachfisher1.com or register in person starting September 20, 2004 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Alden Terrace school, 1835 Central Avenue, North Valley Stream, NY 11580.  The program is for boys and girls, grades 2 thru 7 and players of all skill levels. For more information or if you have any questions contact Coach Norman A Fisher, Jr. at 516-285-4505 or visit us at the web www.coachfisher1.com.'

9/9/04 Coach David Myers, A Team: 'I would like to talk about one of my best players, this 6"2 lanky forward by the name of Ovell Levine. Tthis kid can shoot, dunk, dribble. And he's only 16. He attends Norman Thomas High School where he will kill in varsity this year since Mmanhattan has a weaker division.'

9/8/04  Kevin C. Brown: 'Boy's Junior High School Basketball Team (7th and 8th grade) in Cherry Hill, NJ looking to schedule games for the 2004-2005 season. School has brand new state of the art gym with hotel directly next door. Looking for teams from the New Jersey/New York area. Will play in Southern NJ and travel to your home court if desired. Please contact: Kevin C. Brown, Vice President Soaring Eagles Booster Club @ kevinkbrown@aol.com or 856-663-0330.'

9/8/04  Xavier Gibbs: I haved transferred from Christ the King to Boys & Girls High School in Brooklyn.'

9/8/04  Coach Jack Ringel & the Jewish Community Center of Western Monmouth present Central New Jersey's Premier Coaching Clinic. Featuring:   10:00 AM Tom Pecora - Head Basketball Coach at Hofstra University   "Attacking Full Court Pressure",   11:00 AM Gary Waters - Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers University " "Practice Planning",   12:00 PM Five Star Lunch included/Question and Answer Session with Quincy Douby - All Big East Rookie Team 2004.  1:00 PM Joe Jones - Head Basketball Coach at Columbia University "Secondary Break", " 2:00 PM Jay Wright - Head Basketball Coach at Villanova University "Motion Offense".  

Date is Sunday, October 10, 2004. Time: 9:45 AM - 3:15 PM, Place: Freehold Boro High School. Cost: Pre-Registration: $50.00; at door Registration 9:00AM: $75. All AAU, high school, amateur and volunteer coaches and serious high school aged players are invited to attend. Make checks payable to JCCWM and return along with registration form to JCCWM, 100 Route 9 North, Manalapan, New Jersey 07726 by October 8, 2004.

9/7/04 Kenji Summers: 'RIP Coach Miller -- My heart dropped when I learned that someone so involved with the lives of so many youths in Brooklyn had passed. I recently was at a brief tournament with my Brooklyn Rams team at the St. Johns Rec and all I could really notice was while the game was going on, when he made calls that some kids didn't like, they always had the respect for him to never try and disrespect his authority. And he honestly must have been a great influence on all the kids in the neighborhood.'

9/7/04 Antonio Cannon, Sr: 'The 16u T.K. Allstar Team played their two remaining regular season games at the Almighty Force Back to School Competition this past weekend. On Sunday, we defeated the Greg Vaughn Cougars 60-49. Tony Dennison 14pts. 4 rebounds, Johnny Barnes 18pts, 6 rebounds, 2 steals. We concluded the regular season on Monday, with a hard fought win over Team Underrated 38-37. Tony Dennison led the way with 17pts. 5 rebounds, and 2 block shots. Kevin Huggins chipped in 11pts. and 4 rebounds, in his first game of the summer due to injuries. After dropping the opener to the Rockland Rockets, T.K. went on a five game win streak to compile a 5-1 record. Playoff action gets underway this weekend at Ajax Park 140th St. and 116th Ave. starting at 1:00pm. First round matup-ups TBD, sometime this week.'

9/7/04 Shawn McCray: Zoo Crew Summer League All-Star results.on the Zoo Crew Summer League page.

 

9/6/04  Coach Wee Francis: 'Sunday was the championship at Ron Artest for the 12&U division. Juice Crew All-stars vs. Team Next. Juice held the lead until the final two minutes of the game. Everyone couldn't believe what they were witnessing. Juice dominated the boards the tempo and the clock. Juice came with a tough line up: Tyshawn Good, Chris Hampton, Doron Lamb, Armani Cardwood, Gergory Wilson, Josh Bowman and Corey Edwards. Juice played without their star point guard Isiah Morton. Tyshawn Good fouled out and the tempo changed in Team Next favor. In the last two minutes Tavon Sledge decided to take over with his quickness and brought the team with in one point and then Davontay Grace finished it off with two strong drives to the basket. If you weren't there you missed a good one.'

9/6/04 Brooklyn Scout: 'Nebraska scored its second verbal commitment from the New York-area when Will Harris, a 6-6 swingman from Queens, NY made it official during his weekend visit to Lincoln. The Huskers earlier received a commitment from Jamel White, a 6-2 combo guard from Brooklyn, NY.  Harris recently transferred to Maine Central Institute from Redemption Christian Academy in Troy (NY), where he spent the past two years after starting his scholastic career at Christ the King HS. A strong and powerful presence inside who can step out and hurt opponents with his perimeter shooting, Harris attended both the ABCD and NBA Players Association camps this summer. Harris teamed with White to carry the Juice All-Stars to the championship of the recent Chase City Style Classic in New York. White scored 27 points and Harris had 22 points in the 76-65 title game win over Dyckman. Harris earned MVP honors for dropping 37 points, including 6 three-pointers, in a 98-83 semifinal win over the defending champion Gauchos, in which White added 17 points.

White is headed to Laurinburg Prep (NC) after starring at Grady HS in Brooklyn. In limited action during his senior year to academic problems, he averaged 19 ppg. while helping the Falcons reach the PSAL city semifinals, where they lost to eventual champion Lincoln with NBA draftee Sebastian Telfair. White possesses an excellent long-range shooting touch and is also an excellent passer and penetrator.'

9/6/04 Jim Fox: 'The New York Elite Invitational, sponsored by the Long Island Lightning, concluded three days of play on September 6th. The Gold Pool semifinalists were Playaz Basketball Club, GC Ballers of Buffalo, D1 Greyhounds of Cincinnati and, Long Island Lightning. The D1 Greyhounds defeated Playaz Basketball Club while Lightning topped the GC Ballers. The championship game was one of the best and certainly most interesting ever played at Island Garden. Lightning came from sixteen points down in the second half to hand the Greyhounds one of its few defeats ever! Lightning was led by Darius Gabriel who scored 13 of his total 17 points in the second half during the comeback. Corey Fisher led Lightning with 21 points including a spinning lay-up with under three minutes left to put Lightning ahead for good. O.J. Mayo lived up to his national reputation by averaging 35 points in the tournament, including 37 in the final game. The final score was Lightning 83 and Greyhounds 80.

In the Silver Bracket, Team Next rebounded from early loses in their pool to win three straight games and capture the Silver Crown. This was quite an accomplishment considering that Team Next was competing against teams one year older.'

9/6/04 Eric Medved,  City Rocks Director of Player Personnel: 'This weekend's tournament at Island Garden was excellent. Several national powerhouses competed including the D1 Greyhounds and Nike Team Florida. Other teams that participated were the host Long Island Lighning, Albany CityRocks, Team Next, Baltimore Stars, Philadelphia MJC, Playaz, GC Ballers, Ahead of the Game and Houston Southwest Magic. In the championship game, the Long Island Lightning defeated the D1 Greyhounds 83-80. D1 was an amazing 276-0 without a single defeat against their own age group in the history of their program. Make that 276-1.

OJ Mayo was his usual self, destroying everyone off the dribble and scoring at will, but he missed three key jumpers in the last 1:41 that hurt the Greyhounds. Corey Fisher was solid all weekend for the Lightning and proved to be one of the premier player at his position in his class as he constantly ignited the break against the previously unbeaten Greyhounds.

My 1st-team all-star team for the weekend was: G OJ Mayo - D1 Greyhounds (29ppg - 2nd in tournament in scoring), G Talor Battle - City Rocks (30ppg - led tournament in scoring), G Corey Fisher - LI Lightning (double-double in every game), F Lance Stephenson - Team Next (young phenom proved he was a stud), F Bill Walker - D1 Greyhounds (scores 24ppg, with most of his points off dunks).' 

9/6/04  Pete Edwards: 'The IS8 Tip-Off Classic will begin on September 13 or 14. I will have more information in a few days.'

9/6/04 Paul Brown, Managing Director: 'The coaches meeting for this year Gauchos/Nike Roundball Tournament will be held on Wednesday, September 8th, 2004 at 7pm at the Gauchos Gym. The address is 478 Gerard Avenue Bronx, NY. Schedules and pool brackets will be given out and any schedule adjustments will be made then and only then. Please call the gym at 718 665-6952 for additional information and/or directions.'

9/6/04 Louis Xifaras, assistant varsity coach, Monsignor McClancy High School: 'Mohamed Lo, sophomore (Class of 2007), will be attending Southern Maryland Christian Academy. Mohamed will be reclassified into the class of 2007. He will be able to play at SMCA for three seasons, while earning a high school degree. SMCA will feature a dynamite team this year, playing competition to the likes of Oak Hill Academy, Mount Zion, Our Savior New American, Laurinberg Institute, plus the Bull City Classic and Our Savior Basketball Tournaments. Mohamed has gotten many Division I basketball offers.'

9/6/04 Coach Agnew: 'The Long Island Lightning-Fisher team Is seeking boys and girls whose grade as of September 2004 is 6th Grade/12 and under- born on or after-September 01, 1992.  Grade Exception: A player who is in the 7th grade and who was born on or after September 1, 1991. 7th Grade/13 and Under-born on or after-September 01, 1991. Grade Exception: A player who is in the 8th grade and who was born on or after September 01, 1990. Date: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, September 20, 2004 through October 20, 2004. Place: Alden Terrace School, 1835 Central Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580. Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm. For information and questions contact: Coach Fisher (516) 285-4505, Coach Agnew (718) 978-1397 or via the web at www.coachfisher1.com.

9/4/04 Coach Victor Hall: 'Championship day at  Hidden Gems Basketball Invitational -- Morris Brown Warriors, 67, L.I. Aces, 64. No one wanted to lose. The game seesawed back and fourth. First team All Tournament selections Mo Hughley and Billy Butler, L.I., combined for sixteen points and Edy Tousseint and All Tournament selection Justin Duncan, MBW, combined for thirteen in the final quarter as regulation ended in a tie at fifty four. Tousseint,who would score a game high 35 points, scored six for MBW and Billy Butler scored four for L.I. The score was tied at sixty two when Duane Reina hit a clutch three to put MBW up by three. After a L.I. miss Reina scored another field goal which wrapped up the game. Congratulations to both teams for a game well played! Special thanks to all the teams who participated and made this tournament possible.'

9/4/04 Kevin C. Brown: 'Congratulations to the members of the Cory Erving All Star 13U AAU team. They just completed a very successful spring and summer season with a combined record of 40 wins and 7 losses. The Cory Erving All Stars 13U won a total of 5 tournament championship and one runner – up award through the 47 game spring and summer season. Each of our players demonstrated character and excellence and local and national ranking experts recognized them throughout the season.Our roster included the following players: Kenny Battle,  KJ Brown,  Jakeem Bogans, Leonard Hayes, Haleem Hayward, Avatar Jones,  Isiah Mason, Richard Koilor, Khaliff Lamar, Darryl Langerston, Paul McPherson and Maalik Wayns.'

9/4/04 Michael Bradley: 'Would like to invite your team to the 2005 Maui Summer Classic. Our website has been updated with the 2004 tournament & events and also the 2005 information (www.mauisummerclassic.com). We are off to a great start with many teams expressing interest to participate next summer. If any of you have a website, I would love to do an link exchange.

9/4/04 Coach Agnew: 'The Long Island Lightning-Fisher team will hosting the "Back to School Jam 1" which will take place October 8-10, 2004 at S.U.N.Y in Old Westbury, NY. The cost is $375.00. There will be 4 divisions boys and girls; 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade and 7th grade. All AAU, travel and town teams are welcomed. Check out our website at www.coachfisher1.com for complete info or email us at coachfisher1@aol.com.

9/4/04 Coach George Murden: 'Brooklyn sufferred a great loss last week with the passing of coach Dennis Miller. Dennis was a former player with "The Bed-Stuy Restoration Flyers", coached by me. Dennis was employed @ the St. Johns Recreation Center in Brooklyn. My prayers go with the Miller family and friends.'

9/3/04 There were two very exciting championship games in the "Ron Artest Tournament." In the first game the 8& under division championship the home team "triple threat" lost 32 - 46 to the "Metro Hawks" coached by Tommy Swinton. Tyquan Givens was M.V.P. for the Hawks with 12pts.

In the 11& under division "Wee All Stars" coached by Wee Francis brought home the gold in a very exciting and competitive game against the "L.I. Lighting" by the score of 58-41. DaShawn Suber was the M.V.P. with 26pts. and Shane Rector was the Sportsmanship award winner with 12pts. Both M.V.P.'s were awarded "7ft" trophies for their hard work and leadership. The tournament was very organized and well ran by Jose Morales, director and close friend of Ron Artest. Sat. and Sun. Sept. 4th and 5th will be semi finals and championships. The tournament will be ending with the 13's, 15's and unlimited divisions, starting at 1pm.

9/3/04 Anthony Nicodemo: 'Westchester Elite Basketball's Fall Hardwood Classic is filling up quickly. The tourney will take place on October 1-3, at Briarcliff High School and Pace University in Westchester County. Cost is $350.00 with multi-team discounts available. There will be 4 divisions; 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade and 12th grade. All AAU, High School and club teams are welcomed. Confirmed teams include; Westchester Hawks, NY Pride, Student-Athlete Broncos, Middlesex Magic, BC Eagles, NJ HotShots, Notheast Sharks and many more. Check out our website at www.westchesterelite.com for complete info or email us at westchestersbest@hotmail.com '

9/2/04 The 14 under and high school playoff results on the Zoo Crew Summer League page.

9/2/04 Coach Eric Rock Eisenberg: 'James Mills, our talented but confused young point guard will not be back at Tilden this year. After discussing the situation with his guardian, the wonderful Ms. Mattie Thomas we all felt that James needed to change his environment in order for him to have a chance to grow up and mature into the fine person and player he can be. James needs to accept the responsibility that all young men and women in today's tough world must bear. He needs to look in the mirror and wake up before life passes him by and he becomes another casualty in the over hyped New York City basketball world. I believe that James will end up at Paul Robeson with his friend Malcolm Grant. It will be tough to play against them and if James is eligible they will be a great backcourt tandem. I am sure that Larry Major will be able to get the best out of James if James buys into Coach Major's system and listens to what "Maj" tells him on and off the court. Good luck to James Mills and most of all to Ms. Mattie Thomas who is a super woman and the kind of parent any child would be lucky to have.'

9/1/04 Ben Asher: 'The Long Island Aces defeated the Woodside Fighting Phoenix to win the championship of the Woodside Fighting Phoenix 2004 Roundball Classic. Billy and Brandin Butler were named co-mvp's of the tournament. I'd like to thank Danny Kiernan for running a good tournament. On Thursday we head out to Magenta Playground in The Bronx to take on The Morris Brown Warriors for the championship of The Hidden Gems Basketball Invitational being run by K.Y.D.A where we are playing a year up in the 15U division. We defeated Morris Brown the first game of the year and we are looking to defeat them again. I'd like to also take this time to mention a player by the name of Maurice (Mo) Hughley. Mo is a 6'4 class of 2007 player who has been having a monster tournament in the Bronx. His average for the tournament has been around 20 points, 15 rebounds and 10 blocks a game. He has been dazzling the crowd and all out dominating. Mo will attend Martin Van Buren H.S this year.'

9/1/04 Coach Wee Francis: 'The summer is coming to an end. Wee's All-stars 12 & under took the chip at the Stephon Marbury basketball classic "Jason Juice Sowell." Congratulations to Shaquille Stokes for taking MVP. I'm disappointed that we didn't get an invitation to the Tournament of Champions in Brooklyn after taking the chip at Marbury. Two of my younger players made their presence known this past weekend in Brooklyn. Daquon Ervin took the MVP at the Spring Creek tournament 9 & under in Starrett City putting up 14 pts. in the championship game. Terrell Gist took the MVP at Brevoort Basketball tournament 12 & under. As always to all student athletes, get ready for the books and keep your grades on point! Also, to all student athlete parents, stay as interested in the school work as you did in the summer schedules!'