After the introductions of the Comets basketball staff, the players broke out into groups at the Comets Showcase in Sauk Rapids. The coaches then ran the players in stations. The station work let players work on their individual skills. They worked on posting up in the low block, shot selections and jump shots. Coaches also put the players through game situations. Each station was 12 minutes long.
Most of those who helped the Comets put on the clinic were small college and AAU coaches from around the surrounding area.
There were college coaches in attendance throughout the afternoon watching different players. Most of the college coaches that were in attendance were from the upper Midwest area.
I thought that all of the players looked well in the drill portion of the program. The players took the drill work seriously. They went all out and gave it their best.
After the station work the players broke down into predetermined teams and they played two 15:00 minute halves. The open games gave the college coaches a chance to see players in game situations. There were a total of five different games.
I thought that the Comets did a good job of making it feel like a showcase event. The coaches did a good job of instructing the players on what they wanted them to do. They did not scream and shout from the sideline. The coaches wanted to make sure the event was geared toward the players. I thought that the coaches did a good job of doing that and they did that throughout the event.
One of the players who caught my attention was Jayme Moten who was all over the court. He was able to get his teammates involved in the action. On the defensive end he was able to guard his opponent like a hawk.
After two rounds of games the camp broke for box dinner. It gave the players, coaches and the media a chance to get a meal and time to relax for a bit.
After the light supper the players had a chance to digest their food and then they were back out on the court for the final three games of camp.
Ibrahim Abukar who goes to St Cloud Apollo high school was also all over the court. He knew where his players were on the floor and was able to feed them the ball. He got his teammates involved in the game. He knows the game very well and he helps his team get into the offensive mode. Ibrahim is also very good on the defensive end as he was able to slow down or stop his opponent on several different occasions.
TJ Okafor from Chaplin Park did a job of getting his players involved in the game. He shared the ball well. He passed up contested shots and passed the ball to his teammates if he thought that they were open.
Andrew Turnblad who goes to Minnetonka high school and is in the class of 2012 did a good job of distributing the basketball to his teammates. He was another player who knew where he was on the floor and was not afraid to get his teammate involved. Turnblad was not afraid to shoot the ball if he had an open look at the basket. He was able to make a nice 15 foot jump shot with ease.
Terzesz VanPelt of Osseo did a good job of running the floor. He was able to lead the fast break for his team. He was able to stop his opponent on the defensive end. VanPelt had very good foot work. I also thought that he knew the game very well and was able to use that to his advantage to get his teammates involved in the plays.
Shane Bosek from Minnewaska Area had a nice game. He was able to find his shot early on in the contest. He was dead on. He was not greedy though as he would pass to his teammates if he thought that he had a better shot than him. Shane was not afraid to get his teammates involved in the game.
Throughout the games most all teams played a strong man-to-man defense. Everyone played hard. The players wanted to show their skills and not show anyone else up. I thought that the players did a good job of doing that throughout the day.
The reason that I thought that the showcase was a success was because I thought that the players did a good job of working with their teammates. Most of the players didn’t know each other before they attended the camp. They just met each other and they had to go throughout the day playing with each other. It was a good sign that kids were working together to improve their games. Overall I was pretty impressed with this showcase. I liked how all the coaches were able to interact with the players. I liked how the players knew that the drill work was serious. I also thought it was a good chance for the college coaches to get a look at some of the talent that the state had to offer in the upcoming years. I thought that it was a benefit for everyone who was involved.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cities Boy’s Hoops. Check out his thoughts of the Comets Showcase in Sauk Rapids.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
IN THE 17 U CHAMPIONSHIP GAME THE HOWARD PULLEY BLUE TEAM TOOK ON HOUSTON HOOPS
The Howard Pulley 17U blue squad took on the Houston Hoops squad in the 17 U championship game.
Houston came out in a full court man-to-man defense to begin the game. Pulley looked to get the ball into Siyani Chambers hands. He found the basket early on.
The score was close throughout the beginning of the game.
Houston Hoops was very aggressive on the defensive end. They did not let Pulley get any easy looks.
Siyani Chambers for Pulley also took the ball hard to the rack. He knew where he was on the court. Zach Lofton scored 10 pts in last 2:20 of the first half to give a 34-32 Pulley lead.
Both teams got really physical in the second half. Both teams dove on the ground after loose balls.
The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team was able to go on a run. Pulley kept on attacking the glass and Houston Hoops was not able to slow down Howard Pulley.
Despite a late minute rally the Howard Pulley was able to hang 61-53 victory over Houston Hoops.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cities Boy's Hoops. Check out his thoughts of the tournament here
Houston came out in a full court man-to-man defense to begin the game. Pulley looked to get the ball into Siyani Chambers hands. He found the basket early on.
The score was close throughout the beginning of the game.
Houston Hoops was very aggressive on the defensive end. They did not let Pulley get any easy looks.
Siyani Chambers for Pulley also took the ball hard to the rack. He knew where he was on the court. Zach Lofton scored 10 pts in last 2:20 of the first half to give a 34-32 Pulley lead.
Both teams got really physical in the second half. Both teams dove on the ground after loose balls.
The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team was able to go on a run. Pulley kept on attacking the glass and Houston Hoops was not able to slow down Howard Pulley.
Despite a late minute rally the Howard Pulley was able to hang 61-53 victory over Houston Hoops.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cities Boy's Hoops. Check out his thoughts of the tournament here
HOWARD PULLEY TOOK ON HOUSTON HOOPS FOR THE 16U CHAMPIONSHIP
In the 16 and under championship game it was the Houston Hoops against the Howard Pulley Blue team.
Both teams tried to set the tempo early in the contest. Pulley started playing tough man-to-man defense. They wanted to shut down Houston Hoops from the beginning of the game.
Pulley went on a run midway through the first half. Houston Hoops wanted to try to slow down.
At the half the score was Howard Pulley 39 and Houston Hoops 29.
As the second half got underway Houston Hoops went on a run. Pulley could not do anything to slow down Houston Hoops.
They wanted to try to get Howard Pulley out of sync.
Houston Hoops was able to go on a run midway through the second half. The score remained close throughout the second half. Both teams did a good job defending each other.
Howard Pulley used a full court press midway through the second half. Tyus Jones stepped up and was able to knock down a couple of three point shots late in the game.
The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up. The game was tied at 63 with 1:51 left in regulation.
The game was tied at 66 at the end of regulation.
Pulley was able to get an early lead in the overtime period. The score was tied at the end of the second overtime at 73.
As the second overtime got underway both teams were tired. Pulley was able to get an early lead in the second overtime. Howard Pulley was able to come away with the 78-73 victory over Houston Hoops.
Both teams tried to set the tempo early in the contest. Pulley started playing tough man-to-man defense. They wanted to shut down Houston Hoops from the beginning of the game.
Pulley went on a run midway through the first half. Houston Hoops wanted to try to slow down.
At the half the score was Howard Pulley 39 and Houston Hoops 29.
As the second half got underway Houston Hoops went on a run. Pulley could not do anything to slow down Houston Hoops.
They wanted to try to get Howard Pulley out of sync.
Houston Hoops was able to go on a run midway through the second half. The score remained close throughout the second half. Both teams did a good job defending each other.
Howard Pulley used a full court press midway through the second half. Tyus Jones stepped up and was able to knock down a couple of three point shots late in the game.
The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up. The game was tied at 63 with 1:51 left in regulation.
The game was tied at 66 at the end of regulation.
Pulley was able to get an early lead in the overtime period. The score was tied at the end of the second overtime at 73.
As the second overtime got underway both teams were tired. Pulley was able to get an early lead in the second overtime. Howard Pulley was able to come away with the 78-73 victory over Houston Hoops.
THE HOWARD PULLEY BLUE TEAM TOOK ON WEAR OUT THE NETS
The top ranked 17U Howard Pulley Panthers took on Ware Out The Nets in the 17u semi final game. Both teams started out hot as they each were able to hit shots from the start.
Siyani Chambers ran a great show, getting teammates open shots with his push and/or penetration. He did a good job of getting his teammates involved in the action all game long. A number of times he kicked the ball out to the open guy for an assist if he was covered.
Both teams played aggressively throughout the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half.
Pulley looked to push the ball up the court, but I could tell their legs were getting tired because they were not as quick as they were on day one.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley 42 and Wear Out The Nets 32.
As the second half got underway the Howard Pulley Panthers really stepped up and were able to take control of the game.
Wear Out the Net was able to go on a run in the second half. They kept on battling back. They were to make a dent in the point deficit.
Both teams continued to push the ball in the second half. Wear Out The Nets did do a good job of battling back. They didn’t give up.
In the end though Howard Pulley was able to come away with the 75-64 victory over Wear Out The Nets.
Siyani Chambers ran a great show, getting teammates open shots with his push and/or penetration. He did a good job of getting his teammates involved in the action all game long. A number of times he kicked the ball out to the open guy for an assist if he was covered.
Both teams played aggressively throughout the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half.
Pulley looked to push the ball up the court, but I could tell their legs were getting tired because they were not as quick as they were on day one.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley 42 and Wear Out The Nets 32.
As the second half got underway the Howard Pulley Panthers really stepped up and were able to take control of the game.
Wear Out the Net was able to go on a run in the second half. They kept on battling back. They were to make a dent in the point deficit.
Both teams continued to push the ball in the second half. Wear Out The Nets did do a good job of battling back. They didn’t give up.
In the end though Howard Pulley was able to come away with the 75-64 victory over Wear Out The Nets.
THE HOWARD PULLEY 16U TEAM TOOK ON THE WISCONSIN PLAYGROUND
Both teams came out fired up to begin the game. Both teams were able to make shots in the start of the game.
Pulley looked to get the ball into the hands of their point guard Tyus Jones. Once Jones got the ball he was able to drive hard to the basket and make the layup. Pulley also did a good job of getting the ball out on the fast break.
Pulley went on a run midway through the first half. There was nothing that the Wisconsin Playground could do.
Pulley looked to get the ball to their inside post players. Pulley had a 41-23 advantage at the halftime break.
As the second half got underway Playground really started to attack the Pulley team. They drove to the basket more often and they waited around to take shots.
Pulley was able to come away with the victory. Tyus Jones did a good job of guiding the Pulley offense. He knew where his players were supposed to be and he was telling them where to be on the court. He was not afraid to get his teammates involved in the game.
Howard Pulley came away with the 66-43 victory over the Wisconsin Playground.
HOWARD PULLEY BLUE TEAM OUT PLAYS THE WISCONSIN PLAYMAKERS
The top ranked Howard Pulley basketball team in the 17u division took on the Wisconsin Playmakers. Pulley came out of the gates strong as they were able to fire off 10 quick points.
Pulley did a good job of getting the ball up the court. Both teams played very good defense. They went after each other on the defensive end. Both teams made it difficult for each other to hit shots.
Pulley was able to go on a run midway through the first half. Pulley did a good job throughout the game containing the pressure that the Wisconsin Playmakers were putting on them.
Pulley was able to use time off the clock in the second half. Joe Coleman did a good job on the offensive end. He was all over the court his teammates did a good job of getting him the ball.
Pulley was able to make plays throughout the game and they were able to defeat the Wisconsin Play Makers by the final of 78-61.
Pulley did a good job of getting the ball up the court. Both teams played very good defense. They went after each other on the defensive end. Both teams made it difficult for each other to hit shots.
Pulley was able to go on a run midway through the first half. Pulley did a good job throughout the game containing the pressure that the Wisconsin Playmakers were putting on them.
Pulley was able to use time off the clock in the second half. Joe Coleman did a good job on the offensive end. He was all over the court his teammates did a good job of getting him the ball.
Pulley was able to make plays throughout the game and they were able to defeat the Wisconsin Play Makers by the final of 78-61.
THE HOWARD PULLEY BLUE 16U TEAM TOOK ON WEAR OUT THE NET
In the 16 and under division the Howard Pulley Blue team took on Wear Out The Net. As the game out underway both teams looked to really get into a tempo. Pulley started out in a full court press. They wanted to disrupt Wear Out The Net from the beginning of the game.
Dwight Anderson for Pulley found his three point shot early in the contest. He was able to hit the shot just outside of the three-point line. That kept Pulley in it in the beginning of the game.
Wear Out the Net used a full court press in the first half. They did a good job of trying to frustrate Pulley when they were on the offensive end. Pulley didn’t get frustrated however they just kept on grinding it out.
Wear Out The Net used a full court press to try to get Pulley out of things. Pulley went on a run midway through the first half.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley 29 and Wear Out The Net 16.
As the second half got underway Howard Pulley really went on a run. There was nothing much Wear Out The Net could do. They did keep trying hard to get back into the game.
Howard Pulley went on a run midway through the second half. There was nothing that Wear Out The Net could do. Wear Out The Net didn’t give up though they just couldn’t catch up to Pulley.
Wear Out The Net continued to play aggressive man-to-man defense. The issue was that Pulley was just a step quicker than they were.
The Howard Pulley Blue team was able to come away with the 59-41 victory over Wear Out The Net.
Dwight Anderson for Pulley found his three point shot early in the contest. He was able to hit the shot just outside of the three-point line. That kept Pulley in it in the beginning of the game.
Wear Out the Net used a full court press in the first half. They did a good job of trying to frustrate Pulley when they were on the offensive end. Pulley didn’t get frustrated however they just kept on grinding it out.
Wear Out The Net used a full court press to try to get Pulley out of things. Pulley went on a run midway through the first half.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley 29 and Wear Out The Net 16.
As the second half got underway Howard Pulley really went on a run. There was nothing much Wear Out The Net could do. They did keep trying hard to get back into the game.
Howard Pulley went on a run midway through the second half. There was nothing that Wear Out The Net could do. Wear Out The Net didn’t give up though they just couldn’t catch up to Pulley.
Wear Out The Net continued to play aggressive man-to-man defense. The issue was that Pulley was just a step quicker than they were.
The Howard Pulley Blue team was able to come away with the 59-41 victory over Wear Out The Net.
THE HOWARD PULLEY BLUE TEAM TOOK ON THE SOUTH DAKOTA HEAT
The Howard Pulley Blue 17u team took on the South Dakota Heat. Howard Pulley looked to run the court in transition from the beginning of the game.
South Dakota Heat really put the full court press on Howard Pulley in the beginning of the game. They wanted to get Howard Pulley out of sync early on.
Pulley played a man-to-man full court press. Pulley was able to make their shots in the first half.
Kyle Washington played really well. He was all over the court and he was able to find his shot early on in the game.
Both teams played very aggressively throughout the game. The South Dakota Heat never gave up in the first half.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 45 and South Dakota Heat 33.
At the second half got underway Howard Pulley really took it to the South Dakota Heat.
Isaiah Zierden went hard to the basket on every rip. He did a good job on the offensive end. He was very aggressive with his moves.
The game was close throughout. South Dakota was able to get the lead late in the game. Howard Pulley Blue was not able to hit shots down the stretch.
Pulley battled back late in the game. The lead changed multiple times late in the contest. Pulley really went at South Dakota Heat late in the contest. They made them extend the defense late in the game. The game came down to the wire.
In the end the Howard Pulley Blue 17u team was able to come away with the 71-65 victory over South Dakota Heat. 71-65.
South Dakota Heat really put the full court press on Howard Pulley in the beginning of the game. They wanted to get Howard Pulley out of sync early on.
Pulley played a man-to-man full court press. Pulley was able to make their shots in the first half.
Kyle Washington played really well. He was all over the court and he was able to find his shot early on in the game.
Both teams played very aggressively throughout the game. The South Dakota Heat never gave up in the first half.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 45 and South Dakota Heat 33.
At the second half got underway Howard Pulley really took it to the South Dakota Heat.
Isaiah Zierden went hard to the basket on every rip. He did a good job on the offensive end. He was very aggressive with his moves.
The game was close throughout. South Dakota was able to get the lead late in the game. Howard Pulley Blue was not able to hit shots down the stretch.
Pulley battled back late in the game. The lead changed multiple times late in the contest. Pulley really went at South Dakota Heat late in the contest. They made them extend the defense late in the game. The game came down to the wire.
In the end the Howard Pulley Blue 17u team was able to come away with the 71-65 victory over South Dakota Heat. 71-65.
HOWARD PULLEY 17U BLUE TEAM TOOK ON TEAM NEBRASKA
The 17and under Howard Pulley Panthers took on Team Nebraska. Team Nebraska started off wanting to run with it. Pulley was able to keep to keep up with team Nebraska. Pulley was able to set the tempo very early on in the game.
Joe Coleman found his shot early on. His teammates were able to get him the ball early on in the contest.
Pulley went between a zone and a man-to-man defense in the first half. They went to a zone defense because they wanted to get Team Nebraska out of their rhythm. They were able to do that.
Team Nebraska really did a good job of handling the ball. They were really able to go at the Pulley team. Pulley didn’t back down they played really solid defense.
Pulley looked to score a lot of points in transition. Isaiah Zirerden really went strong to the basket. He was not afraid to shoot the ball.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 50 and Team Nebraska 31.
As the second half got underway Howard Pulley really stepped up the defensive effort. They really wanted to slow down and shut down this Team Nebraska.
Joe Coleman played really solid throughout the game. He was able to get into a shooting rhythm and keep making shots.
The Howard Pulley Blue team was able to defeat Team Nebraska by the final of 85-67.
Joe Coleman found his shot early on. His teammates were able to get him the ball early on in the contest.
Pulley went between a zone and a man-to-man defense in the first half. They went to a zone defense because they wanted to get Team Nebraska out of their rhythm. They were able to do that.
Team Nebraska really did a good job of handling the ball. They were really able to go at the Pulley team. Pulley didn’t back down they played really solid defense.
Pulley looked to score a lot of points in transition. Isaiah Zirerden really went strong to the basket. He was not afraid to shoot the ball.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 50 and Team Nebraska 31.
As the second half got underway Howard Pulley really stepped up the defensive effort. They really wanted to slow down and shut down this Team Nebraska.
Joe Coleman played really solid throughout the game. He was able to get into a shooting rhythm and keep making shots.
The Howard Pulley Blue team was able to defeat Team Nebraska by the final of 85-67.
IN THE 16U DIVISION THE HOWARD PULLEY BLUE TEAM TOOK ON THE KINGDOM BLACK TEAM
In the 16 and under division, top ranked Howard Pulley blue team took on the Kingdom Black team. Howard Pulley came out really strong and aggressive to open up the game.
Pulley played tough aggressive man-to-man defense. They pressured up full court and they really got after it.
Tyus Jones played very well. I thought he did a really good job of getting his teammates involved into the game. He also did a good job of defending the ball on the defensive end. He knew where his teammates were on the court at all times.
The first half was all Howard Pulley. They came out and fire and they never backed down. At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 47 and The Kingdom Black 8.
As the second half got underway the Howard Pulley Black team continued to make shots. Kingdom Black had no answer for them.
Howard Pulley Black was way too much for Kingdom Black to handle. Howard Pulley was able to come away on with the victory. Pulley did a good job of sharing the ball. Tyus Jones played really well I thought as he was not afraid to go after loose balls and he played really well on the defensive end.
Howard Pulley Black came away with the 79-27 victory over Kingdom Hoops Black.
Pulley played tough aggressive man-to-man defense. They pressured up full court and they really got after it.
Tyus Jones played very well. I thought he did a really good job of getting his teammates involved into the game. He also did a good job of defending the ball on the defensive end. He knew where his teammates were on the court at all times.
The first half was all Howard Pulley. They came out and fire and they never backed down. At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 47 and The Kingdom Black 8.
As the second half got underway the Howard Pulley Black team continued to make shots. Kingdom Black had no answer for them.
Howard Pulley Black was way too much for Kingdom Black to handle. Howard Pulley was able to come away on with the victory. Pulley did a good job of sharing the ball. Tyus Jones played really well I thought as he was not afraid to go after loose balls and he played really well on the defensive end.
Howard Pulley Black came away with the 79-27 victory over Kingdom Hoops Black.
IN THE 17U DIVISON THE HOWARD PULLEY 2ND WHITE TEAM TOOK ON THE RBS ALL STARS
In the 17 U division the 2nd Howard Pulley White team took on the RBS All Stars. Both teams were looking to get out to a quick start in the game.
Neither team was able to get to the basket early in the game. It took awhile for each of the teams to find their rhythm.
The RBS All Stars did a really good job of getting the ball out in transition, as they were able to get to the basket early on.
Howard Pulley really looked to push the ball up the court in the first half. Pulley went on a run midway through the first half. They really found their shots and they were making them. The
RBS All Stars couldn’t find their shots in the first half.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley 41 and the RBS All Stars 18.
As the second half got underway Howard Pulley didn’t want to give up any easy baskets to RBS All Stars. The RBS All Stars didn’t give up. They kept going strong after Howard Pulley. They really stepped up the defensive pressure.
Bretson McNEal found his jump shot in the second half. He did a really good job of knowing where to be on the floor. His players did a good job of getting him the ball. He also got his teammates the ball. When he had an open drive to the basket he was not afraid to go hard to the basket.
Howard Pulley was able to come away with the 64-44 victory over the RBS All Stars.
Neither team was able to get to the basket early in the game. It took awhile for each of the teams to find their rhythm.
The RBS All Stars did a really good job of getting the ball out in transition, as they were able to get to the basket early on.
Howard Pulley really looked to push the ball up the court in the first half. Pulley went on a run midway through the first half. They really found their shots and they were making them. The
RBS All Stars couldn’t find their shots in the first half.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley 41 and the RBS All Stars 18.
As the second half got underway Howard Pulley didn’t want to give up any easy baskets to RBS All Stars. The RBS All Stars didn’t give up. They kept going strong after Howard Pulley. They really stepped up the defensive pressure.
Bretson McNEal found his jump shot in the second half. He did a really good job of knowing where to be on the floor. His players did a good job of getting him the ball. He also got his teammates the ball. When he had an open drive to the basket he was not afraid to go hard to the basket.
Howard Pulley was able to come away with the 64-44 victory over the RBS All Stars.
HOWARD PULLEY BLUE TOOK ON BOUND 4 GLORY
The Howard Pulley Blue team, the top in the 17u division, took on Bound 4 Glory in the second day of the Sables Foundation boys’ basketball tournament.
Pulley started the game playing man-to-man full court defense. They wanted to apply as much pressure as they could from the beginning of the game.
Bound 4 Glory wanted to set the tempo early on. They also looked to push the ball when they could.
Pulley pulled back into a zone defense. They wanted to try to extend the floor as much as they could.
Pulley looked to run with the ball as much as possible. The score went back and forth early on in the first half.
Pulley went on a run midway through the first half. There was nothing that Bound 4 Glory could do.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 39 and Bound 4 Glory 20.
Howard Pulley Blue really went on a run midway through the second half.
Bound 4 Glory was not able to get anything going in the second half. Howard Pulley Blue was really able to extend their lead in the second half.
Howard Pulley Blue was able to cruse to a 76-34 victory over Bound 4 Glory.
Pulley started the game playing man-to-man full court defense. They wanted to apply as much pressure as they could from the beginning of the game.
Bound 4 Glory wanted to set the tempo early on. They also looked to push the ball when they could.
Pulley pulled back into a zone defense. They wanted to try to extend the floor as much as they could.
Pulley looked to run with the ball as much as possible. The score went back and forth early on in the first half.
Pulley went on a run midway through the first half. There was nothing that Bound 4 Glory could do.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 39 and Bound 4 Glory 20.
Howard Pulley Blue really went on a run midway through the second half.
Bound 4 Glory was not able to get anything going in the second half. Howard Pulley Blue was really able to extend their lead in the second half.
Howard Pulley Blue was able to cruse to a 76-34 victory over Bound 4 Glory.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
HOWARD PULLEY PANTHERS BLUE TEAM TOOK ON KINGDOM HOOPS
In the 17 division the top team Howard Pulley Panthers Blue team took on the black squad of Kingdom Hoops. Kingdom Hoops is based out of Iowa.
The Panthers were able to open the game with a run. They built a 14-4 lead with 12:00 left in the first half. They did a good job of handling the ball.
Andrew Hanson from Pulley really got his other teammates involved in the game. He knows where his teammates are supposed to be on the court and he is able to get his teammates the ball.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 50 and Kingdom Hoops 19.
Joe Coleman really put on a dunking show throughout the game. He was able to do a variety of different slam dunks to impress the crowd.
Isaiah Zierden was also able to put on a shooting show in the game as he was able to step up big and knock down some open shots in the second half.
The Howard Pulley Blue squad came away with the easy 88-35 victory to defeat Kingdom Hoops. They were up the whole game.
The Panthers were able to open the game with a run. They built a 14-4 lead with 12:00 left in the first half. They did a good job of handling the ball.
Andrew Hanson from Pulley really got his other teammates involved in the game. He knows where his teammates are supposed to be on the court and he is able to get his teammates the ball.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley Blue 50 and Kingdom Hoops 19.
Joe Coleman really put on a dunking show throughout the game. He was able to do a variety of different slam dunks to impress the crowd.
Isaiah Zierden was also able to put on a shooting show in the game as he was able to step up big and knock down some open shots in the second half.
The Howard Pulley Blue squad came away with the easy 88-35 victory to defeat Kingdom Hoops. They were up the whole game.
IN THE 15U DIVISON THE HOWARD PULLEY PANTHERS WHITE TEAM TOOK ON MINNESOTA BOUND 4 GLORY
The Howard Pulley White Panthers took on the Minnesota Bound 4 Glory in the first game of the 15 and under division.
Both teams looked to set the tone early in the game. Both teams traded baskets throughout the first half. Neither team was able to go on an early run.
There were many ties and lead changes in the first half. Wanell Beard for Howard Pulley really found his shot in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball when he was open near the basket. Once he got the ball he was able to drive strong to the basket and make shots.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley White 20 and Minnesota Bound 4 Glory 21.
As the second half got underway both teams stepped up the defense. Neither team was going to give up easy baskets.
Minnesota Bound 4 Glory made a run midway through the second half. There was nothing that Howard Pulley White could do. They didn’t give up.
Minnesota Bound 4 Glory turned up the pressure midway through the second half. They really did a good job of making Howard Pulley White spread the floor and take their time. They wanted to use as much time off the clock was they could.
Minnesota Bound 4 Glory came away with the 63-50 victory over The Howard Pulley White Panthers.
Both teams looked to set the tone early in the game. Both teams traded baskets throughout the first half. Neither team was able to go on an early run.
There were many ties and lead changes in the first half. Wanell Beard for Howard Pulley really found his shot in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball when he was open near the basket. Once he got the ball he was able to drive strong to the basket and make shots.
At halftime the score was Howard Pulley White 20 and Minnesota Bound 4 Glory 21.
As the second half got underway both teams stepped up the defense. Neither team was going to give up easy baskets.
Minnesota Bound 4 Glory made a run midway through the second half. There was nothing that Howard Pulley White could do. They didn’t give up.
Minnesota Bound 4 Glory turned up the pressure midway through the second half. They really did a good job of making Howard Pulley White spread the floor and take their time. They wanted to use as much time off the clock was they could.
Minnesota Bound 4 Glory came away with the 63-50 victory over The Howard Pulley White Panthers.
Monday, April 26, 2010
THE BARNSTORMERS TOOK ON THE PUMP N RUN FOR THE 17U CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
The Barnstormers took on the Pump N Run for the 17 and under division championship boys’ basketball contest.
The Barnstormers are from different parts of Iowa. Pump N Run is made up of players from the twin cities metro area.
Pump N Run started the game playing in a man-to-man defense. They wanted to slow the Pump N Run team down. Pump N Run likes to run as much as possible.
Pump N Run wanted to get the ball into the hands of Roosevelt Scott. Scott felt comfortable with the ball the whole tournament.
Pump N Run took their time with the ball on the offensive end. They burned a lot of time off the clock as they controlled the tempo of the game. They also did a good job of scoring quick baskets in transition.
At halftime the score was Pump N Run 35 and The Barnstormers 23.
As the second half got underway The Barnstormers continued to push the ball up the court. They wanted to get into some sort of offensive rhythm. They kept on looking for their shots and they were not discouraged that they were not falling.
Midway through the second half The Barnstormers went on a run midway through the second half. They were able to make their shots that they were putting up and the Pump and Run team went cold.
The game was tied at 38 with 10:15 left in regulation. The game continued to go back and forth in the second half.
Jonah Travis really did a good job around the basket for the Pump and Run. He was able to get some nice layups close to the basket. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in key points in the game.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 52. The game went into a double overtime because the score was tied at 57 at the end of the first overtime.
The Barnstormers were able to come way the 65-60 double overtime victory over the Pump and Run.
The Barnstormers are from different parts of Iowa. Pump N Run is made up of players from the twin cities metro area.
Pump N Run started the game playing in a man-to-man defense. They wanted to slow the Pump N Run team down. Pump N Run likes to run as much as possible.
Pump N Run wanted to get the ball into the hands of Roosevelt Scott. Scott felt comfortable with the ball the whole tournament.
Pump N Run took their time with the ball on the offensive end. They burned a lot of time off the clock as they controlled the tempo of the game. They also did a good job of scoring quick baskets in transition.
At halftime the score was Pump N Run 35 and The Barnstormers 23.
As the second half got underway The Barnstormers continued to push the ball up the court. They wanted to get into some sort of offensive rhythm. They kept on looking for their shots and they were not discouraged that they were not falling.
Midway through the second half The Barnstormers went on a run midway through the second half. They were able to make their shots that they were putting up and the Pump and Run team went cold.
The game was tied at 38 with 10:15 left in regulation. The game continued to go back and forth in the second half.
Jonah Travis really did a good job around the basket for the Pump and Run. He was able to get some nice layups close to the basket. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in key points in the game.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 52. The game went into a double overtime because the score was tied at 57 at the end of the first overtime.
The Barnstormers were able to come way the 65-60 double overtime victory over the Pump and Run.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
MINNESOTA PUMP N RUN TOOK ON WEAR OUT THE NET IN A 17U BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
The Minnesota Pump N Run took on Wear Out the Net in a boys’ basketball AAU basketball contest at Jefferson.
Both of these teams wanted to get a fast start to the game. They each wanted to control the tempo of the game from the beginning.
Minnesota Pump N Run’s guard Roosevelt Scott directed the offense. He knew where his players were supposed to go on the court and he was directing traffic on the court. His other teammates were looking for Scott to get them into the game. Scott was continually able run the Pump N Run’s offense.
The pace was slow from the beginning. Neither team was able to get into the flow. Once teams settled down they found a good pace.
Pump N Run looked to score most of their baskets in transition. As soon the ball left the net they were off to the races to the other end of the court to try to score a basket.
Joel Lindberg for Pump N Run made some nice baskets. He knew where his shot was and he was able to knock down some big shots.
The game was very evenly matched. The score went back and forth throughout the first half.
At the end of the first half the score was Wear Out The Net 34 and Pump N Run 28.
As the second half got underway both teams seemed to come out and play with a lot of intensity. Wear Out The Net did a good job of protecting the basketball and they were smart with the ball.
Pump N Run played a zone defense in the second half. They wanted to spread the floor out and tried to slow down Wear Out The Net.
Wear Out the Net didn’t back down. They kept going strong at Pump N Run. Both teams continued to play extremely hard throughout the second half. Pump N Run was forced to take long outside three point shots. They were able to make them but Wear Out the Net did a good job contesting their shots from all over the court.
Pump N Run went on a run midway through the second half. Both teams did a really good job of forcing the other team to run plays that they were not intended to run. Once these teams felt each other out the intensity of play really stepped up.
They game came down to the wire. Neither team gave in. Both of these teams really gave it their all. Pump N Run came away with the thrilling 67-66 victory over Wear Out the Net.
Both of these teams wanted to get a fast start to the game. They each wanted to control the tempo of the game from the beginning.
Minnesota Pump N Run’s guard Roosevelt Scott directed the offense. He knew where his players were supposed to go on the court and he was directing traffic on the court. His other teammates were looking for Scott to get them into the game. Scott was continually able run the Pump N Run’s offense.
The pace was slow from the beginning. Neither team was able to get into the flow. Once teams settled down they found a good pace.
Pump N Run looked to score most of their baskets in transition. As soon the ball left the net they were off to the races to the other end of the court to try to score a basket.
Joel Lindberg for Pump N Run made some nice baskets. He knew where his shot was and he was able to knock down some big shots.
The game was very evenly matched. The score went back and forth throughout the first half.
At the end of the first half the score was Wear Out The Net 34 and Pump N Run 28.
As the second half got underway both teams seemed to come out and play with a lot of intensity. Wear Out The Net did a good job of protecting the basketball and they were smart with the ball.
Pump N Run played a zone defense in the second half. They wanted to spread the floor out and tried to slow down Wear Out The Net.
Wear Out the Net didn’t back down. They kept going strong at Pump N Run. Both teams continued to play extremely hard throughout the second half. Pump N Run was forced to take long outside three point shots. They were able to make them but Wear Out the Net did a good job contesting their shots from all over the court.
Pump N Run went on a run midway through the second half. Both teams did a really good job of forcing the other team to run plays that they were not intended to run. Once these teams felt each other out the intensity of play really stepped up.
They game came down to the wire. Neither team gave in. Both of these teams really gave it their all. Pump N Run came away with the thrilling 67-66 victory over Wear Out the Net.
PUMP N RUN TOOK ON EOTO ORANGE IN THE 17U DIVISION
The Pump n Run took on the Eoto Orange team in the 17U division. Pump n Run looked to get to push the ball up the court as quickly as they could. The Pump n Run looked to get into the scoring column from the early goings as they were able to find the basket with ease.
Eoto Orange was able to apply pressure to Pump n Run but they were able to overcome it. Both teams went hard after the ball.
Pump N Run went on a run late in the first half. They played tough man-to-man defense.
It was all Pump N Run in the first half. They were able to score baskets in bunches and go on little runs.
At halftime the score was Pump N Run 54 and Eoto Orange 26.
As the second half got underway Pump N Run came out on fire and they went on a run to open the second half.
Eoto got into the game. Pump and Run came away with the 98-56 victory over Eoto.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
MINNESOTA PUMP N RUN TOOK ON THE MINNESOTA COMETS NORTH IN THE 17U DIVISION OF THE PUMP N RUN TOURNAMENT
The Minnesota Pump n Run took on the Minnesota Comets in the 17 and under division in the Pump n Run tournament.
The Comets came out in a zone defense. They also wanted to look to push the ball when they were in transition.
The Pump n Run team was able to come out and attack the basket early in the game. There shots fell throughout the first half.
Jason Perkins for Pump n Run was able to make a lot of shots in the early goings. On the defensive end he was able to shut down his opponent.
Pump n Run was able to find their shots early in the game and they were not afraid to shoot the ball in the first half. They made most of their shots that they were putting up.
At half time the score was Pump n Run 47 and Minnesota Comets 16.
Pump n Run came out on fire in the second half. They still looked to push the ball up the court and they still were able to command the tempo throughout the second half. The Comets didn’t back down they kept of playing hard even though they were down by as many as 30 points. They didn’t give up playing hard and going after loose balls.
The Minnesota Pump n Run was in control of the game from the start. They were able to come away with the 73-25 victory over the Minnesota Comets.
The Comets came out in a zone defense. They also wanted to look to push the ball when they were in transition.
The Pump n Run team was able to come out and attack the basket early in the game. There shots fell throughout the first half.
Jason Perkins for Pump n Run was able to make a lot of shots in the early goings. On the defensive end he was able to shut down his opponent.
Pump n Run was able to find their shots early in the game and they were not afraid to shoot the ball in the first half. They made most of their shots that they were putting up.
At half time the score was Pump n Run 47 and Minnesota Comets 16.
Pump n Run came out on fire in the second half. They still looked to push the ball up the court and they still were able to command the tempo throughout the second half. The Comets didn’t back down they kept of playing hard even though they were down by as many as 30 points. They didn’t give up playing hard and going after loose balls.
The Minnesota Pump n Run was in control of the game from the start. They were able to come away with the 73-25 victory over the Minnesota Comets.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
HEY AAU COACHES DO YOU WANT TO GET YOUR EVENT OUT TO THE PUBLIC?
Hello AAU basketball coaches. As the summer basketball gets underway are you going to be running any tournaments? If you are going to be running any tournaments or if you want to get any information out to the public please send me an email at stevenmgr@hotmail.com . I will be looking to get summer AAU information out to the public.
Thanks for your time.
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