FABC/USSSA FUTURES SHOOTOUT - Game Two
Written by Rick Staudt Monday, 28 June 2010 18:05
The second game of the FABC/USSSA “Futures Shootout” matched up top rising juniors and seniors from around the state. 6’4 rising junior Mike Frazier from Tampa Plant notched the first points of the game with a three for the Navy squad. This was answered by a three pointer for the White team by 6’3 rising junior Shawn Smith of Jacksonville ACDS. It was clearly an even battle between the teams and when the first set of subs came in at the 4:16 mark of the first quarter, White held a 13-11 advantage. The Navy replacements would turn the game around at that point. The first quarter ended with Navy up by a score of 27-25. They were led by 5’11 rising junior Farad Cobb of West Palm Beach Summit Christian with 9 points. The White was paced by Smith with 7 points.
FABC/USSSA FUTURES SHOOTOUT
Written by Rick Staudt Sunday, 27 June 2010 19:15
After completing a very successful All-Star game in April, the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches turned their efforts toward creating a showcase event for all classes in the state. Partnering with the USSSA in identifying talented players from around the state in the Classes of 2011 thru 2014, the FABC/USSSA Futures Shootout was created. Two games, one featuring rising freshmen and sophomores and the other featuring rising juniors and seniors, took place this past Friday at Vanguard High School in Ocala. This report will focus on the Freshman/Sophomore Game.
SWFL Hoops Summer Showcase
Written by Rick Staudt Monday, 07 June 2010 04:26
The First Annual SWFL Hoops Summer Showcase took place this past Saturday in Fort Myers at Evangelical Christian School. The event showcased a broad spectrum of talent from this part of the state and each class was represented well.
Hoop Mountain Memorial Day Showcase
Written by Rick Staudt Wednesday, 02 June 2010 04:12
While there may have been tournaments with a “higher profile” this past holiday weekend, the Hoop Mountain Memorial Day Showcase was a very good event with quality team play, competitive teams, and a few players that came out of the woodwork. Because of family commitments related to the holiday, we were only able to catch Saturday’s action. In the high school age groups (15U thru 17U) the winners were 15U Daytona Beach Wildcats, 16U Sarasota Explosion, and 17U DH Warriors.
State AAU Tournament - 16U & 14U
Written by Rick Staudt Monday, 03 May 2010 18:09
After a full weekend of basketball at UCF, the state AAU tournament came down to a battle between Q6 from Orlando and Heart and Hustle out of Jacksonville. Q6 defeated pre-tournament favorite E1T1 (15U) in one semi-final behind 13 points each from 6’4 sophomore Jordan Montgomery of Orlando Christian Prep and 6’2 sophomore Terrence Linton from Orlando Boone. Heart and Hustle, behind their guard trio of 6’5 sophomore Carlos Morris, 6’4 soph Shawn Smith and 6’1 soph Ian Baker (all for Jacksonville Arlington Country Day) took out the Brevard Bulls in the other semi-final.Q6 got on the board first on a three from 6’2 Aaron Bodager from Oviedo Hagerty.
