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
EBL team:
Goyan Malcolm (AllStars)
Vaugh Corke (AllStars)
Shavaughn Reid (Saints)
Ricardo Brooks (Saints)
Michael Johnson (Saints)
Levar Rose (Jaguars)
Dave Black (Jaguars)
Leroy Lawrence (Jaguars)
Rayon Gardiner (Hoopers)
Jhaun Bryan (Knights)
Dane Morris (Avalanche)
Julian Walker (Flames)
c: Kurt Dorman
MBC team:
Wayne Morris (Chargers)
Franz Clennon (Chargers)
Curtis Anderson (Titans)
Rushane [read more]
EBL team: Goyan Malcolm (AllStars) Vaugh Corke (AllStars) Shavaughn Reid (Saints) Ricardo Brooks (Saints) Michael Johnson (Saints) Levar Rose (Jaguars) Dave Black (Jaguars) Leroy Lawrence (Jaguars) Rayon Gardiner (Hoopers) Jhaun Bryan (Knights) Dane Morris (Avalanche) Julian Walker (Flames) c: Kurt Dorman
MBC team: Wayne Morris (Chargers) Franz Clennon (Chargers) Curtis Anderson (Titans) Rushane Drummond (Titans) Michael Schloss (Jayhawks) Damaine Thorpe (Jayhawks) Antonio Spence (Jayhawks) Ralique Grant (Spartans) Michael Thorpe (Spartans) Tafari Vassell (Spartans) Shaquille Rose (Gladiators) Errol Steele (Blue Rebels) c: Rayon Grey
Asocoacion Baloncesto de Apopa signs Devin Thompson - 18 days ago
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Asocoacion Baloncesto de Apopa (Liga Superior) signed experienced 37-year old American (has also Jamaican passport) forward Devin Thompson (199-80, college: St.Peter's). He played this summer at Brujos Izalco in the Liga MB. In 34 games he had 7.6ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.4apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Thompson's team made it to the El Salvador Liga Mayor Clausura Semifinals in 2016. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-El Salvador Liga Mayor Torneo Clausur... [read more]
Asocoacion Baloncesto de Apopa (Liga Superior) signed experienced 37-year old American (has also Jamaican passport) forward Devin Thompson (199-80, college: St.Peter's). He played this summer at Brujos Izalco in the Liga MB. In 34 games he had 7.6ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.4apg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Thompson's team made it to the El Salvador Liga Mayor Clausura Semifinals in 2016. He was also voted Latinbasket.com All-El Salvador Liga Mayor Torneo Clausura Honorable Mention in 2016. Thompson has played on three different continents (Europe, Latin America and of course North America). He has played previously professionally also in Sweden (Norrkoping Dolphins), Entertainment team (Harlem Globetrotters) and El Salvador (Denver-FAS San Salvador, Cosmos and Canarios). It's very possible he may end his playing career at Asocoacion Baloncesto de Apopa. Thompson attended St. Peter's College until 2003 and it will be his 15th (!!!) season as a professional player.
Grissin Bon RE target Samardo Samuels - 19 days ago
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Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Serie A) is considering to land 28-year old Jamaican international power forward Samardo Samuels (206-122kg-89, college: Louisville) who played last time at Enel Basket Brindisi.In 7 Serie A games in Italy he averaged 7.9ppg and 4.6rpg last season. Samuels also played that season for Jiangsu Dragons in Chinese CBA where in 22 games he had very impressive stats: 20.2ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.4apg. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League... [read more]
Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia (Serie A) is considering to land 28-year old Jamaican international power forward Samardo Samuels (206-122kg-89, college: Louisville) who played last time at Enel Basket Brindisi. In 7 Serie A games in Italy he averaged 7.9ppg and 4.6rpg last season. Samuels also played that season for Jiangsu Dragons in Chinese CBA where in 22 games he had very impressive stats: 20.2ppg, 7.5rpg and 1.4apg. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2013. Samuels won Italian SerieA championship title in 2014. He also represented Jamaica at the Centrobasket in San Juan (Puerto Rico) five years ago. Samuels' 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 five different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia and of course North America). Samuels has played previously professionally in Israel (Hapoel Jerusalem), Spain (FC Barcelona), NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers) and D-League (Erie Bay Hawks, Reno Bighorns and Canton Charge). He attended University of Louisville until 2010 and it will be his eighth season in pro basketball.
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