BLAKE GUARD ROBERT LEE GRACE IV HAS COMMITED TO PLAYING BASKETBALL AT MACALESTER COLLEGE

Blake guard Robert Lee Grace IV has committed to play basketball at Macalester College in St. Paul.

Grace was a guard at Blake who has played with multiple AAU programs. He was an outstanding guard in the Blake program.

ST. OLAF WENT UP AGAINST MACALESTER IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 18, St. Olaf and Macalester squared off in a men’s basketball game. The score went back and forth early. 

Macalester’s Nikhil Smith came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Macalester was able to get their shots to drop mid-way through the first half. 

Neither team gave up easy looks at the basket throughout the first half. 

St. Olaf called a timeout with 6:46 left in the first half. The score was Macalester 23, St. Olaf 17. 

St. Olaf went to a zone defense late in the first half. They wanted to make it difficult for Macalester to make shots late in the first half. 

Macalester called a timeout with 4:10 left in the first half. The score was Macalester 26, St. Olaf 20. 

Both teams pushed the ball down the floor as they looked for layups in transition. 

Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. 

At halftime, the score was Macalester, 35, St. Olaf 28.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to look to score layups in transition. 

Macalester called a timeout with 18:31 left in regulation. The score was Macalester 35, St. Olaf 31. 

Macalester did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and talked on both ends of the floor. 

St. Olaf’s Noah Beck came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. He was able to come off screens and get to the basket. 

Neither team went on a run in the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes in the second half. 

St. Olaf’s Noah Beck and Dominic Bledsoe both provided an offensive spark on the offensive side of the floor. They both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

St. Olaf called a timeout with 12:25 left in regulation. The score was St. Olaf 48, Macalester 42. 

The game remained close throughout the second half. 

St. Olaf’s Troy Diggins Jr. came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Macalester called a timeout with 11:19 left in regulation. The score was St. Olaf 50, Macalester 43. 

St. Olaf’s Nate Albers came up with steals on the defensive end and turned them into layups on offense. The Macalester defense had a difficult time slowing him down on offense. 

Macalester had a tough time scoring the ball in the second half. Even though they had a difficult time making their shots they kept on shooting the ball. 

The defensive pressure that St. Olaf applied late in the game made if difficult for Macalester to make their shots in the second half. St. Olaf took advantage of those misses and came up with layups of their own on the offensive end. 

St. Olaf called a timeout with 3:32 left in regulation. The score was St. Olaf 68, Macalester 54. 

Macalester kept on attacking the basket looking for their shots late in the game. 

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Macalester couldn’t find their shooting rhythm early. They kept on shooting the ball throughout the game and didn’t give up. 

St. Olaf came away with the 75-60 victory over Macalester. 

The leading scorers for Macalester were Tyler McFarland with 15 points, and Gabriel Ramos with 13 points, and Jackson Henningfield with 12 points. 

The leading scorers for St. Olaf were Dominic Bledsoe with 24 points, Noah Beck with 16 points, and Nate Albers 11 points. 

NORTHLAND WENT UP AGAINST MACALESTER COLLEGE IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

On Nov. 8, Northland College went up against Macalester College in a men’s basketball game. It was opening night for both teams.

It was the first game that I have covered this season. As the game got underway Malcalester started out. They pushed the ball down the floor and were able to score baskets in transition.

Macalester got everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the three-point line and took time off the clock. 

Northland called a timeout with 10:40 left in the first half. The score was Macalester 21, Northland 8.

Northland wasn’t able to hit shots that they put up in the first half. Even though they couldn’t make shots they were not afraid to shoot the ball.

Macalester took their time on the offensive end as they got everyone involved in the offense.

The Northland offense struggled to make shots in the first half. 

Macalester’s Eric Sathy and Tyler McFarland were all over the floor. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Even though Northland struggled shooting the ball in the first half. They were not afraid to shoot it late in the half. 

At halftime, the score was Macalester 43, Northland 25.

As the second half got underway Macalester continued to push the ball down the court and looked to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. 

Northland continued to struggle shooting the ball in the second half. Even though they struggled they still found ways to get to the basket.

Northland called a timeout with 4:23 left in the second half. The score was Macalester 72, Northland 51. 

As the second half continued Macalester continued to get the ball into the hands of Eric Sathy who was able to get to the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball.

Macalester came away with the 72-56 victory over Northland. 

MACALESTER WENT UP AGAINST HAMLINE IN A FOOTBALL GAME

Macalester and Hamline squared off in a football game. Macalester kicked off to start the game. Hamline started on their own 28-yard line. Hamline’s Deon Bishop came up with two huge first down receptions. Hamline quarterback Justice Spriggs was able to get the ball into his running back hands and move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-23 elected to punt the ball. 

Macalester took over on their own 20-yard line. Macalester’s quarterback Christian Adams looked to go deep as he was wanting to get his receivers involved in the offense. The Hamline defense stepped up and was able to stop the Macalester offense. On 4th-and-10 Macalester punted the ball away. 

Hamline took over on their own 48-yard line. Hamline moved the ball down the field on 4th-and-2 Hamline was not able to come up with a first down. 

Macalester took over on their own 44-yard line. Jacob Jones came up with some big rushes on the offensive end. On 4th-and-8 Macalester punted. 

Hamline took over on their own 11-yard line. Hamline’s Josiah Harris came up with a huge reception and then teammate Deon Bishop came up with a first down reception. On 4th-and-4 yards to go Hamline punted the ball.

Macalester marched down the field and they got into the red zone late in the first quarter.

Macalester called a timeout with 5 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0. 

After one quarter the score was tied at 0. 

Hamline took over on downs. Hamline looked to get the ball into the hands of Spriggs. The defense was able to slow Spriggs down. Bishop came up with a first down reception. Bishop came up with a 36-yard touchdown reception. Kyle Johnson’s extra point attempt was good. 

With 11:05 left in the second quarter the score was Hamline 7, Macalester 0. 

Macalester looked to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-7 Macalester punted the ball. 

Hamline took over on their own 20-yard line. Hamline got the ball into the hands of Nick Kampa.

Kampa came up with a first down. Then the defense stepped up and slowed down the Hamline offense. Hamline punted on 4th-and-14.

Macalester fumbled the ball on the 4-yard line and Hamline recovered the ball on the 1-yard line. 

Hamline score a touchdown on a Harris on a 1-yard run. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 4:43 left in the second quarter the score was Hamline 14, Macalester 0. 

Macalester took over on their own 16-yard line. Macalester looked to move the ball down the field again late in the second quarter. Hamline’s Luke Lindquist came up with and interception. Hamline was intercepted and Macalester took over. 

At halftime the score was Hamline 14, Macalester 0. 

Macalester took over on their own 41-yard line to start the third quarter. Macalester punted on 4th-and-5. 

Hamline took over on their own 15-yard line. Hamline looked to stay on the ground but were not afraid to air it out. Hamline punted on 4th-and-1. 

Macalester couldn’t move down the field and they punted on 4th-and-19. 

Hamline called a timeout with 8:22 left in the third quarter the score was Hamline 14, Macalester 0. 

Hamline went for it on 4th-and-3 and they were able to come up with a 42-yard touchdown by Harris.

The extra point was good. 

With 8:09 left in the third quarter the score was Hamline 21, Macalester 0. 

The ball traded hands throughout the third quarter. 

Macalester got the ball back on 24-yard line. Macalester went to a hurry up offense as they moved the ball down the field quickly. Macalester found the end zone on a 6-yard run by Jeremy Stephan. The extra point attempt by Ben Haltmaier was good. 

With 4:26 left in the third quarter the score was Hamline 21, Macalester 7. 

Hamline took over on their own 32-yard line. Hamline was able to move the ball down the field. 

Hamline came up short on 4th-and-1. 

Macalester took over on their own 41-yard line. Matthew Bonazzoli came up with a huge run for a first down. 

After three quarter the score was Hamline 21, Macalester 7. 

Hamline was not able to come up with a first down and they turned it over on downs. Hamline punted on 4th-and-6.

Macalester took over on their own 30- yard line. Macalester’s Alec Beatty came up with huge receptions in the fourth quarter. Macalester marched down the field. 

Macalester took a timeout with 8:53 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Hamline 21, Macalester 7. 

On 4th-and-3 Macalester went for it but came up short. They turned it over on Hamline 2-yard line. Hamline looked to move the ball down the field. 

Macalester took over on their own 28-yard line. Macalester looked to move the ball down the field quickly as they didn’t take a lot of time getting plays in. Macalester fumbled the ball and Hamline took over on the 38-yard line. The Hamline offense stalled out to end the game.

Hamline came away with the 21-7 victory over Macalester. 

 

MACALESTER WENT UP AGAINST ST. THOMAS IN A MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME

Macalester and St. Thomas went up against each other in a men's basketball game on Dec. 9.

 

The score went back and forth early in the game.

 

Macalester started the game in a zone defense. They didn’t want St. Thomas to take deep 3-point shots.

 

St. Thomas came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

 

St. Thomas called a timeout with 12:36 left in the first half. The score was St. Thomas 13, Macalester 10.

 

Macalester got everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line as the took a lot of time off the clock.

 

Macalester’s Jordan Black-Matthews came up with some huge rebounds. He also was able to come up with layups. Black-Matthews had good court vision.

 

Macalester called a timeout with 5:26 left in the first half. The score was St. Thomas 29 Macalester 19.

 

Macalester kept attacking the basket as they were able to come up with layups.

 

At halftime the score was St. Thomas 36, Macalester 21.

 

As the second half got underway St. Thomas continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

 

Macalester struggled to shoot the ball in the second half.

 

Macalester called a timeout with 8:37 left in regulation. The score was St. Thomas 64, St. Thomas 39.

 

St. Thomas kept on moving the ball down the floor well and getting everyone involved in the offense.

 

Macalester couldn’t come up with shots late in the game.

 

St. Thomas came away with the 78-53 victory over Macalester.

MARANATHA WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS NORTH IN A BOYS’ SECTION 4 CLASS A BASKETBALL GAME

On March 6 Maranatha and Minneapolis North squared off in a boys’ basketball game. The game was played at Macalester College. There was a very large crowd on hand to watch the game.

This game was the Section 4 Class A section championship game. The score went back and forth early in the contest.

There were several ties and lead changes early in the game.

North called a timeout with 13:27 left in the first half, the score was Maranatha 10, North 9.

Maranatha’s Jeremiah Hanson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. He was able to get past the North’s defense and get to the basket.

North’s ODell Wilson IV came up with layups and rebounds on the offensive end. On the defensive end Wilson IV came up with defensive stops.

With 6:33 left in the first half Maranatha called a timeout, the score was tied at 21.

Neither team went on a run in the first half. There were several ties and lead changes throughout.

North’s D.J. Hunter stepped up and was able to knock down deep 3-point shots. Teammate Isaac Johnson also came up with mid-range jump shots late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Maranatha 38, North 35.

As the second half got underway North looked to set the tempo on the offensive end.

Maranatha called a timeout with 16:25 left in regulation. The score was North 39, Maranatha 38.

North switched between man-to-man and zone defense. They looked to keep Maranatha guessing on what defense they were playing.

North’s Tyler Johnson came up with 3-point baskets. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Maranatha called a timeout with 11:18 left in the first half. The score was North 49, Maranatha 45.

Maranatha went to a zone defense. Rodgers and Johnson played catch for a period of time.

North called a timeout with 7:31 left in regulation. The score was North 49, Maranatha 48.

Both teams took a lot of time off the clock with under seven minutes left in regulation.

Maranatha looked to attack the basket late in the game. They looked to get the ball into the hands of Hanson who looked to make layups and mid-range jump shots.

The game came down to the wire. Neither team made a run in the second half. North took a lot of time off the clock midway through the second half.

The score went back and forth late in the game. Both teams attacked the basket.

The game was tied at 59 after regulation. There was a 4 minute overtime period.

North looked to push the ball down the floor in the overtime period. Rodgers and JaQuan Sanders-Smith came up with layups and mid-range jump shots.

The score went back and forth late in the overtime period. Saunders-Smith and Isaac Johnson came up with huge baskets.

Maranatha’s Jeremiah Hanson hit a jump shot with 2.7 seconds left in the overtime period to win the game.

Maranatha came away with the 69-67 victory over North.

The leading scorer for Maranatha was Hanson with 33 points.

The leading scorers for North were Sanders with 16 points and Isaac Johnson with 15 points.

With that win Maranatha advances to the 2015 MSHSL state tournament.

AUGSBURG WENT UP AGAINST MACALESTER IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 4, Augsburg faced off against Macalester in a men’s basketball game. Augsburg started the game in zone defense. They looked to force Macalester to shoot deep 3-point baskets.

Macalester called a timeout with 14:54 left in the first half. The score was Augsburg 10, Macalester 5.

Augsburg looked to score baskets in transition and make layups in the first half. Augsburg guard Parker Hines did a good job of coming off  screens and took layups.

Augsburg did a good job of swinging the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to take time off the shot clock.

Macalester struggled shooting the ball in the first half. Even though they were not able to hit shots they still drove to the basket and looked for mid-range jump shots.

Augsburg’s guards Harry Sonie and Joey Sonnenfeld both came off the bench and gave their team an offensive energy.

Macalester called a timeout with 6:04 left in the first half. The score was Augsburg 19, Macalester 16.

Neither team went on a run in the first half. Both teams took a lot of time off the shot clock as they passed the ball around the perimeter.

There were several ties and lead changes throughout the first half.

At halftime the score was Augsburg 25, Macalester 20.

As the second half got underway Augsburg continued to move the ball down the floor well as they looked to score baskets in transition.

Hines came up with huge steals and was able to make layups on the offensive end.

Macalester struggled to make baskets in the second half. The Augsburg defense gave Macalester difficulties all night.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. There were many jump balls throughout the game.

Macalester looked to shoot the ball with about 15-10 seconds left on the shot clock. They didn’t get any shot clock violations however.

Augsburg’s Joe Zangel, Parker Hines and Collin Olmscheid were all scoring factors throughout the game. They all were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Augsburg took deep 3-point shots as they fought to stay in the game late in the contest. They did a good job of wearing down the Macalester defense.

Macalester came up with layups down the stretch.

Augsburg came up with the 56-45 victory over Macalester.

The leading scorers for Macalester were Griffin Black with 11 points, Kilgour, Kyle Bernhard, and Black each had 10 points.

The leading scorers for Augsburg were Joe Zangel with 11 points and Hines and Olmscheid each with 10 points.

MACALESTER WENT UP AGAINST ST. THOMAS IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 7,  Macalester squared off against St. Thomas in a men’s basketball game. St. Thomas jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead with 18 minutes left in the first half.

After a slow start by Macalester, they moved the ball down the floor and was able to knock down shots.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 15:08 left in the first half. The score was St. Thomas 12, Macalester 8.  

St. Thomas came up with steals and layups.

Macalester called a timeout with 13:04 left in the first half. The score was St. Thomas 19, Macalester 8.

Macalester was able to push the ball down the floor and was able to make layups.

St. Thomas was a lot quicker than Macalester. St. Thomas went to a trapping man-to-man defense and came up with steals and layups.

St. Thomas was able to get the ball into the hands of Taylor Montero and Marcus Alipate. Both of them were able to get to the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups.

At halftime the score was St. Thomas 50, Macalester 20.

As the second half got underway Macalester looked to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.  

St. Thomas continued to get the ball into the hands of Alipate came up with baskets early.

Even with a big lead St. Thomas didn’t quit attacking the basket and looking for layups.

St. Thomas came away with the 96-45 victory over Macalester.

The leading scorer for St. Thomas was Alipate with 18 points.

The leading scorer for Macalester was Brett Yaffe with 9 points.

MACALESTER WENT UP AGAINST AUGSBURG IN A MEN’S BASKETBALL GAME

Macalester and Augsburg went up against each other in a basketball game on Dec. 10.

Augsburg moved the ball down the floor well. They used a lot of time off of the 35-second shot clock. Augsburg’s Brett Rasmussen was all over the floor. On the offensive end Rasmussen made his md-range jump shots. Augsburg guard Parker Hines was able to get the ball into the hands of Rasmussen. Hines also shot the ball well in the first half.

Macalester had a difficult time shooting early. They were not able to hit shots that they put up.

Augsburg’s Joey Sonnenfeld came off the bench and provided an offensive spark. His teammates did a good job finding Sonnenfeld. He looked to shoot mid-range jump shots.

Macalester looked to swing the ball around the three-point line as they attacked the Augsburg zone.

Macalester played man-to-man for most of the first half.

Macalester called a timeout with 7:50 left in the first half. The score was Augsburg 29, Macalester 14.

Augsburg’s Parker Hines came up with some huge shots from inside the 3-point line. He was also able to come up with mid-range jump shots.

Augsburg called a timeout with 3:48 left in the first half. The score was Augsburg 34, Macalester 16.

Augsburg continued to score layups in transition.

Macalester struggled to shoot the ball in the first half.

At halftime the score was Augsburg 40, Macalester 18.

As the second half got underway Augsburg continued to move the ball down the floor with ease. 

They did a good job of getting past the Macalester defense.

Macalester’s Dylan Kilgour came up with some huge shots throughout the contest. He found his mid-range jump shot.

Macalester called a timeout with 14:44 left in regulation. The score was Augsburg 46, Macalester 29.

Macalester used mostly a zone defense in the second half. It didn’t want to give up easy baskets to Augsburg. Augsburg was able to get to the basket off the defense.

Augsburg walked the ball down the floor. Macalester started their defense at half court. Macalester used a lot of time off the 35-second shot clock. They started to look for their shots with 15 seconds left on the shot clock.

Augsburg was a little quicker than Macalester. They were able to get to the basket and hit shots that they put up.

Augsburg’s Richie Perea was all over the floor. He was able to weave his way past defenders.

Augsburg came away with the 67-36 victory over Macalester.

The leading scorers for Macalester was Kareem Ismail with 12 points.

The leading scorers for Augsburg were Collin Olmscheid with 12 points and Parker Hines with 10 points.

METRO YOUTH SPORTS MEDIA UNDER THE RADAR SHOWCASE

Metro Youth Sports Media put on an Under The Radar Showcase at Macalester College.

In the first game it was the class of 2018 game which featured top prospects from the next four graduating classes.

Team Elite

Shae Mitchell 6'4 SF, Future Stars, Lakeville South

Anders Nelson 5'10 PG, D1 Minnesota, Edina

Odell Wilson 6'5 F, Future Stars, Minneapolis North

Anthony Davis 6'1 SG, MN Lockdown, Hopkins

Markel Aune 5'10 PG,Future Stars, Bloomington Kennedy

Race Thomson 6'4 F, D1 Minnesota, Armstrong

Sage Booker 6'0 G, 43 Hoops, De La Salle

Cire Mayfield 5'8 PG, 43 Hoops, St. Louis Park / Hopkins

Delawrence Aaron 6'2 F, 43 Hoops, Hopkins

Zion Stanford 5'4 PG, Future Stars, Minneapolis North

Sam Ingoli 6'3 F, Iowa Elite, Dowling High

Team Hype

Goodnews Kpegeol 6'2 G, Rice Street, North St.Paul

Daniel Oturu 6'5 F, Pulley, Cretin Derham Hall

Owen King 5'10 PG, Wisconsin Playmakers, Caledonia

Gary Smith 6'3 SF, Heat, St. Agnes

Charlie Dennis 6'2 F, Rice Street, Cretin Derham Hall

Tayler Johnson 5'11 G, El-Alim basketball Academy, Minneapolis North

Demillon Randle 6'0 G, Rice Street, St. Agnes

John Waggoner 6'4 F, Iowa Elite, Dowling

The score went back and forth early in the game neither team got up by more than five points.

Elite pushed the ball down the floor and scored on fast breaks.

Elite’s Zion Stanford was all over the floor. Stanford was able to get past his defenders and was able to make layups.

Elite was able to handle the pressure that Hype applied and was able to create turnovers and hit shots.

At halftime the score was Elite 31, Hype 27.

As the second half got underway Hype continued to swing the ball around the three-point line as they were able to take three-point shots.

Elite’s Anders Nelson got hot from behind the three-point line. He knocked down deep shots with defenders in his face.

Team Elite was too much for Hype in the second half. Elite was able to hit shots whenever they wanted to and Hype was not able to hit shots they put up.

Elite came away with the 65-50 victory over Hype.

2017 game

Team Elite

Gary Trent Jr 6'4 SG, Pulley 16s EYBL, Apple Valley

Brad Davidson 6'2 PG, Pulley 16s EYBL, Maple Grove

McKinley Wright 5'10 PG, Real Athletics, Champlin Park

Tywhon Pickford 6'1 G, Real Athletics, Maple Grove

Alex Falcon 6'4 SF, Real Athletics, Centennial

Theo John 6'9 F, Pulley 16s EYBL, Champlin Park

Dedoch Chan 6'7 F, Fury, Albert Lea

Darryl Mayfield 6'2 SG, Real Athletics, Hopkins

Trae Berhow 6'4 SF, MN Lockdown 16's, Watertown

Dom Marshall 6'3 F, Iowa Elite, Hoover

Jericho Sims 6'5 SF, Cristo Rey

Team Hype

Jordan Horn 6'1 G, Pulley 16s, Tartan

Simeon Davis 6'4 G, Wisconsin United

Gonnar Mar 6'7 SF, D1 Minnesota, De La Salle

DJ Hunter 6'3 SG, Pulley, Minneapolis North

Isaac Johnson 6'3 SG, Pulley, Minneapolis North

Joevon Walker 6'5 SF, Wisconsin United, Minnehaha Academy

Emanuel Humphrey 6'4 F, MN Lockdown 16's, Tartan

Jerimah Coddon 6'1 G, Woodbury

Kingston Myles 6'2 G, MN Lockdown 16's, Tartan

Mar Mar Hughes 5'9 PG, MN Lockdown, Osseo

Joe Haggard 6'6 F, Stillwater

The next game was the class of 2017

Both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to score easy baskets. That was difficult to do because the defensive pressure made it difficult for either team to get a shot up.

After a slow start Elite started to pass the ball around the three-point line with confidence and was able to get into a shooting rhythm.  Elite’s Tywhon Pickford came up with some deep three-point shots. He was able to beat his defenders and get to the basket and make layups.

Both teams played at a slow pace. They both were able to swing the ball around the three-point line to take time off the clock.

At halftime the score was Elite 29, Hype 8.

As the second half got underway Elite continued to hit shots that they put up. Hype did come to life in the second half however. Hype’s DJ Hunter and Gonnar Mar came up with some big shots.

Elite’s Jericho Sims was all over the floor. On the offensive end he drove to the basket and was able to make layups. On defense Sims was able to slow down the guy that he was guarding. Sims was also able to grab rebounds.

Hype tried to make a comeback late in the second half but they were unsuccessful. Elite came away with the 49-48 victory over Hype.  

The next game was the class of 2016 game 7:30

Team Elite

 

Amar Miller 5'10 PG, Pulley's 16's EYBL

 

Tyler Johnson 6'2 G, D1 Minnesota, Minneapolis North

 

Jamil Jackson 6'5 SG / SF Pulley's 16's EYBL

Brock Bertram 6'11 C Pulley's EYBL, Apple Valley

Tyler Peterson 6'2 G, Pulley 16s EYBL, Centennial

Colton Lampart 6'4 SF, Lacross Boys and Girls Club, Caledonia

Jubie Alade 6'3 G, Fury, Armstrong

Austin Slater 6'8 F, Net Gain, Wayzata

Jalen Brown 6'3 SG, Pulley's 16's EYBL, Cretin Derham Hall Hall

Jordan Bolton 5'10 PG, Pulley, Apple Valley

Chris Perry 6'3 SF, Net Gain, Cretin Derham Hall

Team Hype

Reed Nikko 6'9 PF, Net Gain, Maple Grove

Patrick Dembley 6'1 PG, Net Gain, Minneapolis North

Langdon Kirkwood 6'3 G, Pulley 16s EYBL, Brooklyn Center

 

Sam Baker 6'2 G, Pulley, Benidle St Margaret's

Kyle Cappard 6'4 G, Heat/Get Shook, Blain

Steffon Mitchell 6'7 SF, Fury, Shakopee

Dexter Dillard 6'2 G, Grassroots, Fond Du lac

Damario Armstrong 6'1 G, D1 Minnesota, Maranatha Academy

 

Jarrett Baptiste 6'2 G,Phenom, Columbia Heights

Teathloach Pal, 6'7 F, Heat, Fridley

Trenton Krueger 6'5 F, Pulley's 16's EYBL, St. Croix Lutheran

 

Thue Thompson 6'3 G, Heat, Armstrong

Elite’s Brock Bertram was all over the floor. He was able to get to the basket and make layups. His defenders had a hard time defending him because of his size.

The score went back and forth early in the contest. Neither team went on a run.

Hype‘s Patrick Dembley was able to get past his defenders and make layups. He knew where his teammates were on the floor and was able to get them the ball in spots where they could hit shots.

Teammate Sam Baker hit layups on fast breaks.

Elite had a difficult time hitting shots throughout the first half. Even though they couldn’t hit shots they were not afraid to shoot them.

At halftime the score was Hype 33, Elite 18.  

As the second half got underway Hype continued hit shots throughout the second half. They were a little quicker than Elite.

Elite continued to push the ball down the floor and scored baskets in transition.

Both teams were not afraid to get the crowd going as they were some amazing slam dunks.

Elite hit baskets late in the second and got to within two at 60-58 with 15.9 seconds left in regulation.

Both teams played hard throughout the game but in the end Hype came away with the 65-58 victory over Elite.

2015 game

 

Team Elite

Jarvis Johnson 6'1 PG, Pulley's EYBL, De La Salle

Josh Collins 6'5 SF Pulley's EYBL, De La Salle

Sacar Amin, 6'4 SG, Pulley's EYBL, De La Salle

Jalen Mobley 6'1 PG, D1 Minnesota, St. Paul Johnson

JT Gibson 6'3 PG, Net Gain, Champlin Park

Sid Tomes 6'3 G, Net Gain, Eastridge

Jacoby Ford 6'0 PG, E1T1, Minneapolis Henry

Kyle McKinley 6'10, Net Gain, Stillwater

Mike Gutierrez 6'1 G, St.Croix prep

Jonathan Conyers 6'9 PF, Heat, Fridley

Jeff Daubanton 6'7 F, Select, De La Salle

Abdulsalan Osman 6'7 C, St. Paul Academy

Team Hype

Donnell Gresham 6'1 PG, Wisconsin United, Cretin Derham Hall

 

Marshawn Wilson 6'3 G, Wisconsin United, Hill Murray

Grantham Gillard 6'4 SG, D1 Minnesota, Eden Prairie

Jeremy Johnson 6'3 G, Wisconsin United, Champlin Park

Trenton McCarthy 6'0, Grassroots, Minnehaha Academy

 

Randy Matthews 6'8 F, E1T1, Minneapolis North

Jordan Johnson 6'1 G, Iowa Elite, Waukee Iowa

Mario Manuel 6'7 F, Iowa Elite, Waukee

Gach Gach, 6'5 SF, Cyclones, Austin

Kyle Sorenson 6'7 F, Comets, Caledonia

 

Isaiah Sims 6'2 PG, Prior Lake

 

Connor Gamble 5'11 SG, Cyclones, Stillwater

Justin Dahl 6'11 C, Minnesota Basketball Academy, Holy Family

In the final game of the evening it was the class of 2015. Both teams raced up and down the floor looking for fast break layups.

Hype moved the ball down the floor well as they were able to come up with fast breaks and moved the ball down the floor well.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run as there were many ties and lead changes throughout.

Both teams did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and talking to their teammates.

At halftime the score was Hype 38, Elite 36.

The second half got off to a quick start as both teams continued to race up and down the floor looking to score baskets.

Hype’s Grantham Gillard was able to knock down deep three-point shots. His defenders were not able to slow him down on the offensive end.

There were many dunks throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run.  

Both teams looked to keep the high energy and slam dunks going late in the contest. In a high flying competitive game Hype came away with the 74-72 over Elite.