WISCONSIN STARZ EILITE TOOK ON MND1 IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

In a semifinal game of the MND1 Summer Classic boys’ basketball tournament Wisconsin Starz went up against MND1 on July 21.

 

Both teams looked to get the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. On the offensive end Jordan Dembley to get his team in an offensive rhythm. He called out plays that he wanted to run and directed his teammates in spots where they should be on the floor.

 

Wisconsin Starz had trouble hitting shots throughout the first half. They didn’t give up however as they kept on attacking the basket.

 

MND1 looked to get the ball into the hands of Jonathan JP Macura. Macura was all over the floor. He was able to shoot a nice pull-up jump shot with ease throughout the contest.

 

Wisconsin Starz did look to get out and push the ball as they wanted to score quick baskets in transition.  They were able to string some baskets together with 8:00 left in the first half. MND1 wasn’t able to slow them down when they went on their run.

 

MND1 called timeout on the floor with 5:10 left in the first half. The score was MND1 29, Wisconsin Starz 19.

 

Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor after the timeout.

 

MND1 switched between man-to-man defenses throughout the first half. Wisconsin Starz used mostly man-to-man defense.

 

Wisconsin Starz kept on attacking the basket. They didn’t give up. They fought hard the whole first half.

 

Ian Theisen for MND1 was all over the floor. He called for the ball when he was in the middle of the paint. With Theisen’s 6-foot-9 frame, he battled for rebounds on both ends of the floor.  Alex Herink for MND1 was able to get some good looks at the basket late in the first half.

 

At halftime the score was MND1 43, Wisconsin Starz 26.

 

As the second half got underway both teams continued to attack the basket. MND1 did a good job of taking time off the clock as they used the clock in their favor.

 

Paul Friendshuh for MND1 did a good job of getting the ball into the hands of Theisen. Those two had very good communication on the floor.

 

Delshon Strickland for MND1 also came up with some nice plays for his team. He was able to get to the basket and had a new good slam dunk attempts.

 

Jerry Ngobi for the Starz played well throughout the game. He took the ball aggressively to the hole and was not afraid to dish the ball off to his teammates if he and an assist set up.

 

Wisconsin Starz called a timeout with 9:56 left in regulation. The score was MND1 56, Wisconsin Starz 35.

 

Srickland came up with some nice assists for his team late in the contest. He knew where his teammates were on the floor and was able to throw them the ball in spots where they knew they could make layups.

 

Wisconsin Starz kept on attacking the basket late in the contest. They were not able to hit shots as they struggled to shoot against the MND1 defense throughout the contest.

 

MND1 was too much for the Wisconsin Starz. They were too physical. MND1 walked away with the 73-49 victory over the Wisconsin Starz.