In the 16U championship game it was TNL took on the Glory. Both of these teams were able to get the ball up the court. They got the ball out of the basket they were off to the races. In the first quarter both of these teams played both zone and man to man defense.
The Glory played zone defense and that forced TNL to swing the ball around the three point arch. TNL was not scared to shoot the ball.
In a half that was pretty sloppy by TNL with sloppy passes and miss shots they were down at the half by the score of 40-24.
As the third quarter got underway the Glory looked strong. They were able to make that extra pass and they were way more patient when they had the ball.
In the third quarter the TNL players kind of got fed up and got angry with some of the calls that they were getting. They kept their tempers in check and finished the game.
At the end of the third quarter the score was Glory 65 TNL 40.
The Minnesota Glory came to play. They were able to constantly knock down shots and they gained a big lead from the beginning. In a game that had a large scoring deference the Minnesota Glory came away with the 73-51 victory.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cities Boys Hoops. You can check out his thoughts on the tournament here.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
TRIPPLE THREAT TOOK ON THE MINNEAPOLIS REDHAWKS FOR THE 17U CHAMPIONSHIP
In the 17u championship game it was Triple Threat going up against the Red Hawks. In the first half both of these teams played very aggressively.
The Minneapolis Red Hawks played a zone defense in the first half. Both of these teams went up and down the court.
Triple Threat was able to find the basket early and often in the first half.
At the half the score was Triple Threat 29 and Minneapolis Red Hawks 16.
The Minneapolis Red Hawks came out fired up and ready to go in second half. They played aggressive defense.
Triple Treat was able to go on a run in the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter the score was Triple Threat 43 and Minneapolis Red Hawks 33.
As the fourth quarter got underway each of these teams turned on the pursuer. They each played half court man to man defense.
The Minneapolis Red Hawks went on a run in the middle of the fourth quarter. They were able to make consecutive shots and Triple Threat couldn’t respond.
It was a game that went back and forth but in the end Triple Threat was able to come away with the 62-49 victory.
The Minneapolis Red Hawks played a zone defense in the first half. Both of these teams went up and down the court.
Triple Threat was able to find the basket early and often in the first half.
At the half the score was Triple Threat 29 and Minneapolis Red Hawks 16.
The Minneapolis Red Hawks came out fired up and ready to go in second half. They played aggressive defense.
Triple Treat was able to go on a run in the third quarter. At the end of the third quarter the score was Triple Threat 43 and Minneapolis Red Hawks 33.
As the fourth quarter got underway each of these teams turned on the pursuer. They each played half court man to man defense.
The Minneapolis Red Hawks went on a run in the middle of the fourth quarter. They were able to make consecutive shots and Triple Threat couldn’t respond.
It was a game that went back and forth but in the end Triple Threat was able to come away with the 62-49 victory.
15U CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
In the 15u championship it was Minnesota Select going up against TC Elite. Minnesota Select started out in a full court man to man defense. Both of these teams traded baskets in the first quarter. When Select made a shot the next time down the court TC Elite came down and made a shot.
Each of these teams went at each other in the first quarter. Neither team was able to go on a run. They did a good job of figuring out what the other team was doing and they matched it on their end.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Minnesota Select 11 and TC Elite 12.
In the second quarter the pace of the game was quite slow. Each of the clubs walked the ball up the clock wasting as much time as they wanted to. Select just couldn’t find the man inside. There coach wanted to have them make 5 passes before they even looked for the shot.
The second quarter neither team was able to go on a run. They both played aggressive defense. There were not many shots that were either put up or taken.
At half time the score was Select 17 and TC Elite 19.
As the second half got underway both of these teams seemed to be quicker getting up and down the court. They seemed to really play more aggressively.
Andre Hines for Select made some nice no look passes to his teammates. On the defensive end he was able to put pressure.
Through the first three quarters neither team was able to go on a run. It was a defensive battle from the beginning.
At the end of the third quarter the score was Select 25 and TC Elite 27.
TC Elite played a fair amount zone defense throughout the fourth quarter. This game came down to the end. In the end TC Elite came away with the 42-37 victory.
Each of these teams went at each other in the first quarter. Neither team was able to go on a run. They did a good job of figuring out what the other team was doing and they matched it on their end.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Minnesota Select 11 and TC Elite 12.
In the second quarter the pace of the game was quite slow. Each of the clubs walked the ball up the clock wasting as much time as they wanted to. Select just couldn’t find the man inside. There coach wanted to have them make 5 passes before they even looked for the shot.
The second quarter neither team was able to go on a run. They both played aggressive defense. There were not many shots that were either put up or taken.
At half time the score was Select 17 and TC Elite 19.
As the second half got underway both of these teams seemed to be quicker getting up and down the court. They seemed to really play more aggressively.
Andre Hines for Select made some nice no look passes to his teammates. On the defensive end he was able to put pressure.
Through the first three quarters neither team was able to go on a run. It was a defensive battle from the beginning.
At the end of the third quarter the score was Select 25 and TC Elite 27.
TC Elite played a fair amount zone defense throughout the fourth quarter. This game came down to the end. In the end TC Elite came away with the 42-37 victory.
TNL GETS UPSET BY TEAM CANNON IN THE 17U DIVISION
In their first game of the day Sunday TNL took on Team Cannon. TNL got out of the gates fast as they built a 6-0 lead with just over a minute gone in the first quarter. For TNL Devon Knope came out on fire he was able to hit and make most of the shots that he put up in the first quarter as he lead the early scoring run in the first quarter.
Team Cannon was able to find there shot in the first quarter as they begun hitting shots from everywhere on the court. But that didn’t discourage TNL they kept playing defense. TNL did a good job of their substitution pattern as they usually rotated four to all five players at one time.
At the end of the first period the score was TNL 24 and Team Cannon 16.
In the second quarter TNL played an aggressive half court man to man defense. They were getting in the faces of the Team Cannon players and making it difficult for them to make clear passes by waving their hands and getting out and contesting shots.
At half time the score was TNL 43 and Team Canon 38.
Both teams came out and played with a lot of poise in the third quarter as neither team was going to give up. TNL looked to burn time off the clock as they were able to pass the ball around the three point arch for some time. Team Cannon had to put defenders out on the three point line to guard them.
Team Cannon was able to go on a scoring run in the third quarter and they took the lead 47-45 with just under 5:00 left to go in the third quarter. TNL didn’t panic as they stayed calm when Team Cannon when on a run in the third quarter. TNL put on the full court press late in the third quarter.
At the end of the third quarter the score was TNL 56 and Team Cannon 57.
Devon Knope came up with some nice jump shots that went in. He also made some nice running lay ups that went in.
Team Cannon was able to go on a run and knock down jump shots in the fourth quarter. TNL was not able to get there shots to fall for most of the game.
Late in the fourth quarter TNL did get hot and made some shots to go in. they got within 3 68-71 with 2:58 left to go in regulation. TNL went on a run after the time out and they got within 1 point with 2:07 left to go. Devon Knope shot was falling for him as TNL looked to get him the ball on the offensive end.
There was a lot of intensity in this game showed by both teams. Both of the coaches were up coaching there kids and yelling positive instructions. And the players responded. The score was tied at 73 with 8.1 seconds to go in regulation and TNL called a time out to set up a final play.
The score was tied at 73 at the end of regulation. TNL kept the full court press on the whole over time period. Both teams played very aggressively they both applied pressure and guarded very well.
In a very hard fought game Team Cannon was able to upset TNL by the final of 87-80.
Team Cannon was able to find there shot in the first quarter as they begun hitting shots from everywhere on the court. But that didn’t discourage TNL they kept playing defense. TNL did a good job of their substitution pattern as they usually rotated four to all five players at one time.
At the end of the first period the score was TNL 24 and Team Cannon 16.
In the second quarter TNL played an aggressive half court man to man defense. They were getting in the faces of the Team Cannon players and making it difficult for them to make clear passes by waving their hands and getting out and contesting shots.
At half time the score was TNL 43 and Team Canon 38.
Both teams came out and played with a lot of poise in the third quarter as neither team was going to give up. TNL looked to burn time off the clock as they were able to pass the ball around the three point arch for some time. Team Cannon had to put defenders out on the three point line to guard them.
Team Cannon was able to go on a scoring run in the third quarter and they took the lead 47-45 with just under 5:00 left to go in the third quarter. TNL didn’t panic as they stayed calm when Team Cannon when on a run in the third quarter. TNL put on the full court press late in the third quarter.
At the end of the third quarter the score was TNL 56 and Team Cannon 57.
Devon Knope came up with some nice jump shots that went in. He also made some nice running lay ups that went in.
Team Cannon was able to go on a run and knock down jump shots in the fourth quarter. TNL was not able to get there shots to fall for most of the game.
Late in the fourth quarter TNL did get hot and made some shots to go in. they got within 3 68-71 with 2:58 left to go in regulation. TNL went on a run after the time out and they got within 1 point with 2:07 left to go. Devon Knope shot was falling for him as TNL looked to get him the ball on the offensive end.
There was a lot of intensity in this game showed by both teams. Both of the coaches were up coaching there kids and yelling positive instructions. And the players responded. The score was tied at 73 with 8.1 seconds to go in regulation and TNL called a time out to set up a final play.
The score was tied at 73 at the end of regulation. TNL kept the full court press on the whole over time period. Both teams played very aggressively they both applied pressure and guarded very well.
In a very hard fought game Team Cannon was able to upset TNL by the final of 87-80.
IT WAS THE P-TOWN BALLERS TAKING ON THE TNL EXPRESS IN 16U DIVISION
In the first game of the day it was the P-Town Ballers taking on the TNL Express. Both of these teams really got the ball up and down the court to start the game out.
Both teams were diving after loose balls and going after rebounds on both ends of the court. At the end of the first quarter the score was TNL 21 and the P-Town Ballers 12.
The P-Town Ballers came out and played half court man to man defense in the second quarter. They were not able to slow down TNL because TNL was able to make most of the shots that they were putting up.
In a half that TNL was able to make almost everything that they put up they led by 20 at the half. The score was 42-22.
In the third quarter and fourth quarters TNL really put it on the P-Town Ballers. TNL was just hitting all of their shots they were putting up.
The P-Town Ballers didn’t have an answer for the shot production of TNL. TNL continued their dominance in the fourth quarter. The final of the game was TNL 72 and P Town Ballers 45.
Both teams were diving after loose balls and going after rebounds on both ends of the court. At the end of the first quarter the score was TNL 21 and the P-Town Ballers 12.
The P-Town Ballers came out and played half court man to man defense in the second quarter. They were not able to slow down TNL because TNL was able to make most of the shots that they were putting up.
In a half that TNL was able to make almost everything that they put up they led by 20 at the half. The score was 42-22.
In the third quarter and fourth quarters TNL really put it on the P-Town Ballers. TNL was just hitting all of their shots they were putting up.
The P-Town Ballers didn’t have an answer for the shot production of TNL. TNL continued their dominance in the fourth quarter. The final of the game was TNL 72 and P Town Ballers 45.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
TNL TOOK ON TC ELITE
TNL Took on TC Elite coming into this contest both of these teams is undefeated. This game got off to a frantic pace.
TC Elite got out to a quick start TNL didn’t panic. TNL started out slow but then they picked it up mid way through the first quarter. It took TNL a little bit to get going but they were able to find their shots in the first quarter.
TNL started playing a zone defense. They didn’t want TC Elite to get the ball up the court. They applied pressure in the full court. Jauson Sewer has able knock down shot in the early goings.
TC Elite was able to take it to TNL a little bit in the first quarter. Both of these teams were matched up pretty evenly in this contest.
At the end of the first quarter the score was TNL 17 and TC Elite 23.
The second quarter TNL was not able find the basket in the early goings of the quarter. TC Elite was able to go on a little bit of a run. TNL didn’t panic they kept on playing hard.
TNL was able to get into a running game with the TC Elite team. TNL was able to score some quick baskets. TNL caught up to TC Elite with just over 3:00 left in regulation.
The first half went up and down the court. TC Elite came out with a quick lead and that didn’t seem to faze TNL. TNL made a comeback late in the first half. The score was tied and there were several lead changes throughout the later part of the second half.
At half time the score was TNL 35 and TC Elite 37.
Both of these teams played with a lot of emotion in the game. Both of these teams kept the pressure on each other in the second half.
Both of these teams went back and forth throughout the game. Jasper Duberry put on a scoring show late in the third quarter as he was able to come up with some nice shots.
Both of these teams have gone after each other the whole game. Neither team gave up. This game has been nip and tuck throughout the game.
Spenser Cummings has done a nice job in this game. He has really done a good job so far in this game of getting his team into this game. He has made smart decisions.
This game has come down to the wire. Just was you though that one team was able to go on a run here come the other and they stop them dead in there tracks.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 63 apiece. Both of these teams kept going at each dunning the over time session.
TNL was able come down and make shots in the overtime period. They were able to come away with the victory. The final of the game was TNL 78-71.
I was joined at this tournament by the Czar of Twin Cities Boy's Hoops. You can read about his thoughts of the Super Regional here.
TC Elite got out to a quick start TNL didn’t panic. TNL started out slow but then they picked it up mid way through the first quarter. It took TNL a little bit to get going but they were able to find their shots in the first quarter.
TNL started playing a zone defense. They didn’t want TC Elite to get the ball up the court. They applied pressure in the full court. Jauson Sewer has able knock down shot in the early goings.
TC Elite was able to take it to TNL a little bit in the first quarter. Both of these teams were matched up pretty evenly in this contest.
At the end of the first quarter the score was TNL 17 and TC Elite 23.
The second quarter TNL was not able find the basket in the early goings of the quarter. TC Elite was able to go on a little bit of a run. TNL didn’t panic they kept on playing hard.
TNL was able to get into a running game with the TC Elite team. TNL was able to score some quick baskets. TNL caught up to TC Elite with just over 3:00 left in regulation.
The first half went up and down the court. TC Elite came out with a quick lead and that didn’t seem to faze TNL. TNL made a comeback late in the first half. The score was tied and there were several lead changes throughout the later part of the second half.
At half time the score was TNL 35 and TC Elite 37.
Both of these teams played with a lot of emotion in the game. Both of these teams kept the pressure on each other in the second half.
Both of these teams went back and forth throughout the game. Jasper Duberry put on a scoring show late in the third quarter as he was able to come up with some nice shots.
Both of these teams have gone after each other the whole game. Neither team gave up. This game has been nip and tuck throughout the game.
Spenser Cummings has done a nice job in this game. He has really done a good job so far in this game of getting his team into this game. He has made smart decisions.
This game has come down to the wire. Just was you though that one team was able to go on a run here come the other and they stop them dead in there tracks.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 63 apiece. Both of these teams kept going at each dunning the over time session.
TNL was able come down and make shots in the overtime period. They were able to come away with the victory. The final of the game was TNL 78-71.
I was joined at this tournament by the Czar of Twin Cities Boy's Hoops. You can read about his thoughts of the Super Regional here.
TNL TOOK OUT THE SIZZLE FROM THE START
TNL took on the Minnesota Sizzle. TNL came out on fire as they were able to get out to a 29-9 lead to start the game off. Everyone was able get there shot going early on. At the end of the first quarter the score was 33-10. The Sizzle didn’t sizzle in the start of the game. TNL really was able to take it to them.
In the first half TNL came out on a tear and they really were able to put the Sizzle to sleep from the get go.
TNL played half court zone defense in the first half. Everyone from TNL was able to hit their shots.
At half time the score was TNL 64 and the Sizzle 24.
As the second half got underway TNL continued where they left off in the first half as they were able to hit almost any shot they wanted to.
At the end of the third quarter the score was TNL 89 and the Sizzzle 28.
This by far was a total team effort TNL was able to come away with the commanding 103-45 victory over the Sizzle.
In the first half TNL came out on a tear and they really were able to put the Sizzle to sleep from the get go.
TNL played half court zone defense in the first half. Everyone from TNL was able to hit their shots.
At half time the score was TNL 64 and the Sizzle 24.
As the second half got underway TNL continued where they left off in the first half as they were able to hit almost any shot they wanted to.
At the end of the third quarter the score was TNL 89 and the Sizzzle 28.
This by far was a total team effort TNL was able to come away with the commanding 103-45 victory over the Sizzle.
MINNESOTA SHARKS TOOK ON TEAM CANNON
As this game got started both of these teams got off to a fast start at they both got there shots going early. The Sharks looked to push the ball up the court from the start of the game. Both of these teams were able to really shoot the ball in the first quarter as they both were able to find the basket early and often.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Sharks 20 Team Cannon 21.
Team Cannon came out and started playing zone defense in the second quarter. The Sharks were able to counter that by being able to play tough defense throughout the first half.
Both of these teams were able to run a little bit in the second quarter. Both of these teams went at it in the first half. Neither of these gave up in the first half.
As the first half winded down the score at half time was Sharks 49 and Team Cannon 43.
Both of these teams came out ready to play in the second half. Team Cannon continued to play zone defense in the second half.
For the Sharks Cooper Johnson has really played well. He has been able to find his shot early in the game. He has been able to make some good defensive stops.
At the end of the third quarter the Sharks had a 69-62 lead over Team Cannon.
Both of these teams really went at it in the fourth quarter. Neither of these teams was going to let the other team get in there way. The Sharks kept looking to get the ball up and down the court.
Both teams continued to go after loose balls and they were to get there shots going. Team Cannon came close in the end but they were not able to hold on. The Sharks got the 94-81victory.
At the end of the first quarter the score was Sharks 20 Team Cannon 21.
Team Cannon came out and started playing zone defense in the second quarter. The Sharks were able to counter that by being able to play tough defense throughout the first half.
Both of these teams were able to run a little bit in the second quarter. Both of these teams went at it in the first half. Neither of these gave up in the first half.
As the first half winded down the score at half time was Sharks 49 and Team Cannon 43.
Both of these teams came out ready to play in the second half. Team Cannon continued to play zone defense in the second half.
For the Sharks Cooper Johnson has really played well. He has been able to find his shot early in the game. He has been able to make some good defensive stops.
At the end of the third quarter the Sharks had a 69-62 lead over Team Cannon.
Both of these teams really went at it in the fourth quarter. Neither of these teams was going to let the other team get in there way. The Sharks kept looking to get the ball up and down the court.
Both teams continued to go after loose balls and they were to get there shots going. Team Cannon came close in the end but they were not able to hold on. The Sharks got the 94-81victory.
TNL TOOK ON THE MINNESOTA COMETS
In the second game of the day it was TNL going up against the Minnesota Comets. TNL opened the game playing tough man to man full court defense.
TNL was able to get a jump on the Comets in the early going. Devon Knope was able to come out strong and make some shots in the early going. He also played tough defense.
The Comets were able to go on a mini run in the first quarter. At the end of the first half the score was TNL 23 and Minnesota Comets 22.
Jasper Duberry played well throughout the first half as he was able find his shot and was able to make a few good shots in the first half. Jauson Sewer was also able to find his shot in the early goings.
Jauson Sewer and Devon Knope have really done a nice job so far in the first half of complementing each other’s style of play. Both of these guys know the court so well and they know where they are supposed to be on the court. TNL was able to go on a little run at the end of the second quarter.
At half time the score was TNL 46 and Minnesota Comets 39.
As the second half got underway both of these teams came out ready to play. Devon Knope continued to show how aggressively he could play by going out and diving on the ground for loose balls and driving to the basket no matter how many people are there he knew that he wanted to get the ball and shooting the ball. He did a good job of making shots.
Both of these teams went at each other in the third quarter. TNL was able to continue to shine in the third quarter as they had a lead of 61-47 at the end of the third quarter.
Both of these teams continued to go hard after each other in the fourth quarter. Near the middle of the fourth quarter the Minnesota Comets were able to go on a run. They got the score within 10 points 66-76 with 2:30 left to go in regulation.
Even though the Minnesota Comets tried to make a comeback toward the end of the game they were unsuccessful as TNL was able to come away with the 81-71 victory.
TNL was able to get a jump on the Comets in the early going. Devon Knope was able to come out strong and make some shots in the early going. He also played tough defense.
The Comets were able to go on a mini run in the first quarter. At the end of the first half the score was TNL 23 and Minnesota Comets 22.
Jasper Duberry played well throughout the first half as he was able find his shot and was able to make a few good shots in the first half. Jauson Sewer was also able to find his shot in the early goings.
Jauson Sewer and Devon Knope have really done a nice job so far in the first half of complementing each other’s style of play. Both of these guys know the court so well and they know where they are supposed to be on the court. TNL was able to go on a little run at the end of the second quarter.
At half time the score was TNL 46 and Minnesota Comets 39.
As the second half got underway both of these teams came out ready to play. Devon Knope continued to show how aggressively he could play by going out and diving on the ground for loose balls and driving to the basket no matter how many people are there he knew that he wanted to get the ball and shooting the ball. He did a good job of making shots.
Both of these teams went at each other in the third quarter. TNL was able to continue to shine in the third quarter as they had a lead of 61-47 at the end of the third quarter.
Both of these teams continued to go hard after each other in the fourth quarter. Near the middle of the fourth quarter the Minnesota Comets were able to go on a run. They got the score within 10 points 66-76 with 2:30 left to go in regulation.
Even though the Minnesota Comets tried to make a comeback toward the end of the game they were unsuccessful as TNL was able to come away with the 81-71 victory.
TNL EXPRESS HOST THE AAU SUPER REGIONAL
The TNL Express AAU program hosted the AAU Boys super regional at Champlin Park. In the first game of the tournament it was the Minnesota Sharks taking on the Triple Threat.
The Sharks came out and started playing in a zone defense. They were not able to stop many shots in the early goings as Triple Threat was able to knock down shots in the opening goings.
Triple Threat looked to push the ball in the first half. They were able to get out and get a jump on the Sharks from the jump.
At the end of the first quarter the score was the Sharks 20 and Triple Threat 9.
Brandon Schaust from Triple Threat really went to work in the low post he had some good post up moves and was able to find his shot in the low post. He usually was double teamed then he got the ball in the block.
Both teams tried to spread the court in the first half. Both teams were able to go at each other in the first half. In this tournament they were playing 4 8:00 minute quarters.
At half time the score was Minnesota Sharks 38 and Triple Threat 23.
As the second half got underway both teams really came out ready to play. They also were able to get the ball up the court.
Triple Threat came out and played zone defense in the second half. They had a hard time containing the basketball. The Sharks were on fire as they were able to basically run away with the game in the third quarter.
Each of these teams played hard the whole entire game.
At the end of the third quarter the score was The Minnesota Sharks 61 and Triple Threat 41.
Triple Threat played in a half court defense for most of the second half as they didn’t feel the need to use the full court press.
The Sharks really went to town on Triple Threat they were just able to make their shots and they were able to come away with the 76-49 victory.
The Sharks came out and started playing in a zone defense. They were not able to stop many shots in the early goings as Triple Threat was able to knock down shots in the opening goings.
Triple Threat looked to push the ball in the first half. They were able to get out and get a jump on the Sharks from the jump.
At the end of the first quarter the score was the Sharks 20 and Triple Threat 9.
Brandon Schaust from Triple Threat really went to work in the low post he had some good post up moves and was able to find his shot in the low post. He usually was double teamed then he got the ball in the block.
Both teams tried to spread the court in the first half. Both teams were able to go at each other in the first half. In this tournament they were playing 4 8:00 minute quarters.
At half time the score was Minnesota Sharks 38 and Triple Threat 23.
As the second half got underway both teams really came out ready to play. They also were able to get the ball up the court.
Triple Threat came out and played zone defense in the second half. They had a hard time containing the basketball. The Sharks were on fire as they were able to basically run away with the game in the third quarter.
Each of these teams played hard the whole entire game.
At the end of the third quarter the score was The Minnesota Sharks 61 and Triple Threat 41.
Triple Threat played in a half court defense for most of the second half as they didn’t feel the need to use the full court press.
The Sharks really went to town on Triple Threat they were just able to make their shots and they were able to come away with the 76-49 victory.
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