As sectionals move into the quarter-final round, a look at some the top performers from the 9th grade class: Ethain Clarke DeSouza 6-foot Fr. G School of the Arts Silverhawks (RCAC) - Exciting potential, rugged guard who sheds contact on his way to the basket, able to finish with either hand in traffic, impressive mid-range game, able to create his own shot and get … [Read more...] about Ky’Mere Meeks, Justin Smith and the Freshman Starting Five
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Ty Glasgow, Jackson Sullivan and the Starting Five
A look at some notable performances from February 5th - February 10th when yours truly has been on hand at games. By PAUL GOTHAM Ty Glasgow 6-foot-2, Jr. F Monroe Redjackets (RCAC) - Rugged interior player who easily sheds contact, can finish with either hand in traffic, makes sound decisions when catching ball with back to the basket, sees the floor well and distributes … [Read more...] about Ty Glasgow, Jackson Sullivan and the Starting Five
Tah-Jae Hill, Zion Morrison and the Starting Five
One full week of high school boys' basketball action is in the books. Taking a look back at the individual performances of note. Robert Davis: 5-foot-6, sophomore, guard -- Wilson Magnet Wildcats. Wilson has stumbled out of the gate (0-3) which might diminish Davis's effort. Don't be fooled. Wilson started slow last year before reaching the A2 finals. Davis ran the point … [Read more...] about Tah-Jae Hill, Zion Morrison and the Starting Five
Walkup’s game is one of tradition
BY PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- Move over Ali Farokhmanesh and Kevin Pittsnogle, Thomas Walkup has this NCAA Tournament's version of a surname begging to be used as a verb. Walkup has a name to remember and game to go with it. Friday night, he torched No. 3-seed West Virginia for 33 points in a convincing 70-56 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. "Thomas does … [Read more...] about Walkup’s game is one of tradition
Walkup and Stephen F. Austin take down West Virginia
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- His coach knew he was the best player on the court before the game even started, and Thomas Walkup confirmed Brad Underwood's opinion. The Stephen F. Austin senior forward put his full offensive arsenal on display Friday night as the No. 14-seed Lumberjacks upset No.3 -seed West Virginia Mountaineers, 70-56 in the first round of NCAA East … [Read more...] about Walkup and Stephen F. Austin take down West Virginia