Opening night of the inaugural JamRockerz Classics - Dec 2, 2016
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Opening night of the inaugural JamRockerz Classics saw the visiting Libertyville Vipers come from behind to topple our surging young Under 21 stars in a race to wire. With home court advantage in their favor and up-tempo crowd cheering them on the U21 jumped to a 8 point lead (16-8) at the end of the 1st quarter and by half-time they increased the lead to 10 (38-28). The third quarter saw the U21 widening the gap between themselves and their visitors compliments of some solid defense and offensive execution. At the end they held a commanding 60-43 lead. However, Vipers begun to show their experience and resilience as they slithered their way back into contention, and that they did behind key plays from Morris Roberts, Tomblin Yurio and Zack Pick. They begun to capitalize on the inexperience of the U21 who made mistakes, allowing them to regain control and ultimately winning the game 80-74. Roberts bagged 18 points, Pick added 17 while Yurio scored 16 along with seven assists. The U21 scoring was led Rolando McKenzie with 16 points. He snatched 4 steals along with 4 assists. He received support from D'Andre Forbes who made 13 points. The U21 will be in action again on Saturday at 5PM versus the Business House Association Allstars and at 7PM, Vipers will aim to maintain winning form over the Guyana Jaguars who lost their first encounter against the Jamrockerz in last night's second game. Courtesy of: basketballjamaica.com
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) waived 27-year old Jamaican swingman Durand Scott (196-92kg-90, college: Miami, FL). Scott also spent pre-season at Fiat Torino (Serie A) in Italian league earlier that year. He has never been drafted by the NBA. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Scott's college team won ACC Tournament in 2013. He was also voted All-ACC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2013. Scott was a member of Jamaican Senior National Team in 2013. He is quite e... [read more]
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) waived 27-year old Jamaican swingman Durand Scott (196-92kg-90, college: Miami, FL). Scott also spent pre-season at Fiat Torino (Serie A) in Italian league earlier that year. He has never been drafted by the NBA. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Scott's college team won ACC Tournament in 2013. He was also voted All-ACC Defensive Player of the Year back in 2013. Scott was a member of Jamaican Senior National Team in 2013. He is quite experienced player. Thanks to Scott's pro career he managed to play on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America) in four different countries. Scott has played previously professionally in Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv), Puerto Rico (Vaqueros), Spain (Blusens Monbus) and Italy (New Basket Brindisi). He attended University of Miami, Florida until 2013 and it is his fifth season as a professional player.
BC Partizan NiS Beograd (KLS) landed 28-year old Jamaican ex-international centerSamardo Samuels (206-122kg-89, college: Louisville). He was tested by Real Betis in Spanish Liga Endesa, but was not approved after all. Samuels ended the last season at New Basket Brindisi in Italian Serie A where in 7 games he averaged 7.9ppg and 4.6rpg. But the most of that year he spent at Jiangsu Dragons in Chinese CBA. In 22 games he had very impressive stats: 20.2ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.4apg. Samuels has tri... [read more]
BC Partizan NiS Beograd (KLS) landed 28-year old Jamaican ex-international center Samardo Samuels (206-122kg-89, college: Louisville). He was tested by Real Betis in Spanish Liga Endesa, but was not approved after all. Samuels ended the last season at New Basket Brindisi in Italian Serie A where in 7 games he averaged 7.9ppg and 4.6rpg. But the most of that year he spent at Jiangsu Dragons in Chinese CBA. In 22 games he had very impressive stats: 20.2ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.4apg. Samuels has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. Among other achievements he received Eurobasket.com All-Italian SerieA Center of the Year award in 2015. Samuels also represented Jamaica at the Centrobasket in San Juan (Puerto Rico) five years ago. His team won Bronze and his stats at that event were 6 games: Score-4 (17.0ppg), 7.3rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 54.8%, FT: 79.1%. Samuels is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to four different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Samuels has played previously professionally in Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers) and NBA G League (Erie Bay Hawks, Reno Bighorns and Canton Charge). He attended University of Louisville until 2010 and it is his eighth season in pro basketball.
Durand Scott (ex Fiat TO) signs at the Grizzlies - 13 days ago
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Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) landed 27-year old former Jamaican international swingman Durand Scott (196-92kg-90, college: Miami, FL). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. The last season he played at New Basket Brindisi (also in Serie A) where in 28 games he averaged 14.7ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.9apg and 1.4spg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Italian SerieA Honorable Mention. Scott has never been drafted by the NBA. Amon... [read more]
Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) landed 27-year old former Jamaican international swingman Durand Scott (196-92kg-90, college: Miami, FL). He has a double citizenship as he also holds American passport. The last season he played at New Basket Brindisi (also in Serie A) where in 28 games he averaged 14.7ppg, 5.4rpg, 2.9apg and 1.4spg. It was a very successful season in his career as he was selected to Eurobasket.com All-Italian SerieA Honorable Mention. Scott has never been drafted by the NBA. Among other achievements his college team won ACC Tournament in 2013. Scott received also All-ACC Defensive Player of the Year award back in 2013. He was a member of Jamaican Senior National Team in 2013. And here thanks to pro basketball Scott experienced life on three different continents. He is familiar with European, Latin American and of course North American leagues. Scott has played previously professionally in Israel (Hapoel Tel Aviv), Puerto Rico (Vaqueros) and Spain (Blusens Monbus). He attended University of Miami, Florida until 2013 and it is his fifth season in pro basketball.
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