Forsyth County All Star Game 2012

The members of the Sports Department staff of the Jerry Long YMCA (Winston-Salem, NC) are looking to embark on a journey that will take the mission of the YMCA, literally to the world. They are hoping to be able to venture down to the tiny, beautiful, Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on a SPORTS MISSIONS trip this summer for duration of five days. The plan is to take a skeleton crew of 11 people, who are willing to sacrifice their time and energy, to accomplish a threefold purpose in the tiny city of Camden Park, St. Vincent.

The group will be hosting the 1st annual Forsyth County High School All Star game. This will be a charity game used to help raise the funds needed to make the mission trip possible. All Stars Saturday will contain events such as the Skills Challenge, 3 point Shootout, Dunk Contest and finally the All Star Game. The East team will have players representing schools to the east of Forsyth County and beyond such as, North Forsyth, Glenn, East Forsyth, West Stokes, and Winston-Salem Prep, Southwest Guilford. While the West team will have players representing schools to the west of Forsyth County and beyond such as, Forsyth Country Day School, West Forsyth, Reagan, Davie, Mount Tabor, Reynolds and Calvary Baptist.

All Star Saturday events will take place at Piedmont International University, formally known as Piedmont Baptist College, on March 17TH from 4-7pm. The East team consist of players like Trey Tatum (Bishop McGuinness HS), Chris Harris (East Forsyth HS), Edward Valentine and Rayshawn Spease (North Forsyth HS), Jordan Hanners and Brandon Clyburn (Southwest Guilford) and Chad Hicks and Kerry Campbell (Winston Salem Prep HS).

The West team consist of Nate Jones and Shannon Dillard (Davie HS), Jack Young, Thor Emilson and Trey Hayes (Forsyth Country Day School), John Massengill and Alex McAllister (West Forsyth HS) and Alex Karpinski and David Gaither (RJ Reynolds HS).

The game will be covered by Basketball Elite. There will be a $5 admission fee to get into the game, donations are also accepted. Come out and support our seniors as the put on their high school uniforms for the last time!!

Basketball Elite Southeast Summer Showcase 2012

When we started the Basketball Elite Southeast Summer Showcase last year, the goal was pretty straightforward. We wanted every player to walk out of the gym better than when they walked in, and we wanted to give them a chance at some more exposure. By our accounts, it was a resounding first-year success. Several players who attended now have college offers and some are finishing up their first seasons at the collegiate level. We expect quite a few of the inaugural class to end up playing at some level of college. Tony Nunn, last year’s MVP, now has offers from Charlotte and Cincinnati and has interest from Xavier and Wake Forest, among others. Tony’s coming back to this year’s event even stronger, and we have several players already lined up who will contend for this year’s MVP honors.

Check out this year’s event site here.

The top purpose of this event is to walk out the gym as a better player than you arrived.

Southeast Summer Showcase basketball elite 2011

The second purpose is to be scouted and raise your profile in an environment where scouts and coaches can see your overall game.

This will be a chance to participate in one of the best events of the summer:
* Elite skills mini camp by position
* High school coaches running all on court games & drills
* Experienced high school referees
* Reversible Event Jerseys
* Guaranteed minimum of two games with a chance to play in the all-star game
* All games will be filmed in HD and made available to scouting services and coaches across the country
* Attending parents and players will recieve valuable recruiting insight from guest expert speakers
* Division II, Division III, JuCo and NAIA college coaches in attendance
* MVP Award
* Media Coverage
* Dunk Contest

Cost: $90, Deadline to register: April, 20 2012.

You can check out the reports from last year’s event here.

10th Grade NC Spartans AAU Boys Basketball Teams Tryout

Saturday March 17th, 2012 9-11 AM
At GREENSBORO COLLEGE, Reynolds Student Center, 1015 W. Market Street, Greensboro (The Reynolds Center is directly across the street from the NC State Employees Credit Union)

Tryout Information:
• This is an open tryout for current 10th graders from any school.
• These are not recreational teams.
• No fee or birth certificate required to tryout.
• Players who make the team will be contacted directly. Those who do not make the team will receive an email notification. Notifications to those who made the team and those who did not make the team will go out by Saturday March 24th.

We will have the following TWO 16U 10th Grade teams this year:

10th Grade “REGIONAL” 16U Team
• This team will play in 8 tournaments with a focus on local tournaments, USSSA States, USSSA Nationals plus one exposure event during the NCAA live period.
• Practices for this team will be Monday and Wednesday Nights at Bishop McGuinness High School from 6-7:30 PM until June 1st
• Head Coach: Bob Edmonds, Asst. Coach Gene Kemp.
• Season Fee: $725 which covers the practices, tournament fees, coaches travel expenses, 2 player and 2 parent tees shirts to keep, use of game
jersey/shorts, shooting shirt, player bag, and practice jersey. THIS SEASON FEE IS ALL INCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER FEES WILL BE DUE. Once notified you have made the team a check for $375 must immediately be paid to secure your spot on the team. The remaining $350 must then be paid by April 15th.
• Travel: Your parents will be responsible for arranging and providing all travel/lodging, etc.to games, practices, etc.

10th Grade “ELITE” 16U Team
• This team will play in PREMIER exposure events with a goal of getting MAXIMUM exposure to college coaches during the NCAA certified event open evaluation periods. Current tournaments for both of these teams include: Pittsburgh Jam Fest by Hoop Group, Bob Gibbon’s Tournament of Champions in (site for this event is now Atlanta), Hoop Group WV Jam Fest (near Pittsburgh, PA), potentially CP3’ Greensboro Tournament (provided no conflicts with other listed tournaments) and Eddie Ford’s Hoopfest, Louisville, KY.
• Practices for this team will be Monday and Wednesday Nights at Bishop McGuinness High School from 7:30-9 PM until June 1st
• Head Coach Brant Short, Asst. Coach James Blackburn, Asst. Coach Josh Thompson.
• Season Fee: $725 which covers the practices, tournament fees, coaches travel expenses, 2 player and 2 parent tees shirts to keep, use of game jersey/shorts, shooting shirt, player bag, and practice jersey. THIS SEASON FEE IS ALL INCLUSIVE AND NO OTHER FEES WILL BE DUE. This price also includes a CUSTOM reversible game jersey with your last name imprinted on the back. Since you will be going to these Premier exposure events we want to pull out all stops for coaches to notice you! Once notified you have made the team a check for $375 must immediately be paid to secure your spot on the team. The remaining $350 must then be paid by April 15th.
• Travel: Your parents will be responsible for arranging and providing all travel/lodging, etc.to games, practices, etc.

Additional Information:
The North Carolina Spartans AAU Basketball Program is headed up by Coach Josh Thompson, Bishop McGuinness’ Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, and this is the program’s 4th season. For this coming season the NC Spartans will have the following teams: 12U (6th Grade), 14U (8th Grade), 16U (10th Grade), 16U Elite (10th Grade) and 17U Elite (11th Grade). The program prides itself on outstanding instruction, training and the quality of its coaches and administrators, with the coaching staff being comprised of many local public and private high school coaches. Read more about Coach Thompson below and please also visit the NC Spartans website at www.ncspartansbasketball.com for more information on the NC Spartans program.

Sleeper Report: Chris Czerapowicz (Davidson)

By James Blackburn

Photo: Davidson News
Game Scouted: Western Carolina vs. Davidson (Southern Conference Tournament Championship)
Davie wins 93-91 in Double OT
Box Score

Chris Czerapowicz (G, 6’7”, SO)

Stats

3-10 FG, 9 reb, 2 steals, 4 PF, 8 TP

Strengths

Quick release on 3 point shot- gets feet and shoulders square to rim. Moves well with out the basketball- understands spacing. Great length for the guard position. Good understanding of the defensive end- does a good job on help-side, jumps to the ball, crashes the boards and pursues the ball with 2 hands, contests shots, stays down in defensive position, quick hands, understands how to play D when shot clock is running down, knows where his man and ball are, slides in front of big on weak side when teammate helps over- underrated defender- both on the ball and help side- can guard multiple positions- can switch most screens b/c he can guard any one from a 2 to a 4. Doesn’t stand on the perimeter when shot goes up- crashes the offensive boards.

Active player despite below average athleticism, speed, and quickness- he works hard on both ends to overcome his shortcomings athletically. High Basketball IQ- fundamental in all areas- especially on the defensive end- fundamentals comes from his European influence. When he does drive- he does a great job of getting low to the ground and getting shoulder lower then defender- this allows him to the rim on occasion despite low levels of quickness. Skilled in many areas. Does not make many mistakes and doesn’t force anything offensively. Showed excellent rebounding skills on both skills- attacks ball.

Weaknesses

Slow foot speed. Does not have the ability to go by defender- did have one straight line drive lay-in in second half- but its not a strong point in game. Limited speed and athleticism- grounded. I would of liked to see him be more assertive offensively tonight- but to his credit he doesn’t force the issue and doesn’t shoot by shots- has a tendency to disappear on the offensive end- works hard- but isn’t a threat at all times- has 7 games this season where he has scored 5 points or less while getting good minutes- definitely needs more opportunities. Must expand offensive arsenal- just a set shooter this game and didn’t show ability to take man off bounce or create own offense. Needs to get stronger- was in good rebounding position several times but then got pushed or moved out of position by stronger players- was knocked to the floor on multiple occasions as well. His ability to guard multiple positions is an asset and strength in his game now, but I am uncertain in his ability to guard anyone besides a SF at the next level. Seemed to always be on weak side or opposite side where the ball was on offensive end. Foul prone.

Overview

The guard from Sweden is averaging 10 points and 4.6 rebounds a game coming into this game. Has several years experience playing in the European Championships and for Swedish Club teams. Averaged 14 pts and 7 reb in the 2011 U20 European Championships playing for team Sweden. Was quiet tonight offensively- struggled with shot- but scored 15 pts and grabbed 5 rebounds in a 13 point loss at Duke earlier this season and has 19 games where he has scored in double digits this year. Hit a big 3 and offensive rebounding in the OT period- and then hit another big shot in second OT- played well on both ends in both extra sessions.

Overall Chris is a better rebounder(looks to box out every time on defensive end) and defender then he gets credit for- definitely better then his stats would indicate. Like most players from Europe he is fundamentally sound with a nice shooting stroke, but lacks in strength, athleticism, and speed. Being only a sophomore and the fact that he plays internationally over the summers, he definitely is going to have the court time to improve. Czerapowicz is a player that NBA scouts should begin to monitor, especially the teams international scouts. A player of his length, work ethic, and skill level has a chance to find a roster spot on a team with in a couple of years- if the NBA doesn’t work out- he will be able to find a career rather easily in Europe.

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2012 NCAA Tournament TV Schedule

This is the NCAA Tournament TV schedule for 2012, officially released by the NCAA.

March 11 – Sunday
12-1 pm – Road to the Final Four (CBS)
6-7 pm – National Championship Selection Show (CBS)

March 13 – Tuesday
6:30-11 pm – First Four (truTV)

March 14 – Tuesday
6:30-11 pm – First Four (truTV)

March 15 – Thursday
12-5 pm – Second Round (CBS)
7-12 pm – Second Round (CBS)

1:30-6 pm – Second Round (TBS)
6:45-12 pm – Second Round (TBS)

2-7 pm – Second Round (TNT)
7:15-12:15 pm – Second Round (TNT)

12:30-5:30 pm – Second Round (truTV)
7:15-12:15 pm – Second Round (truTV)

March 16 – Friday
12-5 pm – Second Round (CBS)
7-12 pm – Second Round (CBS)

1:30-6 pm – Second Round (TBS)
6:45-12 pm – Second Round (TBS)

2-7 pm – Second Round (TNT)
7:15-12:15 pm – Second Round (TNT)

12:30-5:30 pm – Second Round (truTV)
7:15-12:15 pm – Second Round (truTV)

March 17 – Saturday
12-10 pm – Third Round Quadruple-Header (CBS)

7-12 pm – Third Round (TBS)

6-10:30 pm – Third Round (TNT)

March 18 – Sunday
12-7:30 pm – Third Round Triple-Header (CBS)

7-12 pm – Third Round (TBS)

6-10:30 pm – Third Round (TNT)

7:30 pm – Third Round (truTV)

March 22 – Thursday
7-12 pm – Regional Semifinals (CBS)

7:15-12:30 pm – Regional Semifinals (TBS)

(Also 6-11 pm – Division II Championship – CBS Sports Network)

March 23 – Friday
7-12 pm – Regional Semifinals (CBS)

7:15-12:30 pm – Regional Semifinals (TBS)

March 24 – Saturday
3-4:30 pm – The Road to the Final Four
4:30-9 pm – Elite Eight (CBS)
(Also 1-3 pm – Division II Championship – CBS)

March 25 – Sunday
2-7 pm – Elite Eight (CBS)

March 31 – Saturday
Noon – College All-Star Game (truTV)
3:30 pm – The Road to the Final Four: Outside the Games
4-6 pm – The Final Four Show
6-11 pm – Men’s Final Four (CBS)

April 1 – Monday
9 pm – Prelude to a Championship
9:30-11:30 pm – NCAA Men’s Championship (CBS)

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Basketball Scouting Report: Austin Rivers (Duke)

By James Blackburn

Photo Source: Bleacher Report

Game Scouted: Duke @ Wake Forest
Box Score

Duke wins 79-71

Scouting Report

Austin Rivers (G, 6’4”, FR)

Stats

5-12 FG, 0-3 3pt, 0-1 FT, 4 reb, 2 assist, 3 PF, 3 TO, 10 TP

Strengths

Very quick first step- NBA ready. Showed versatility on defense tonight- matched up with Travis McKie (6’7, F) and guards in Chase Fischer, CJ Harris, and Chennault this game- smart move by Coach K- Rivers has done a great job neutralizing McKie by not allowing him to dribble drive. Plays the passing lanes well. Has a great understanding of spreading the court and court spacing- result of having Doc Rivers (NBA coach) as his dad. Very good in P/R situations with ball in hand- has ability to split double team and get to basket- has an effective floater and nice change of speed moves. Prolific scorer- can score in multiple ways and has the ability to hit tough shots over defense- very good offensive 1 on 1 player- with an array of finishing moves. Explosive going right. Tremendous ball handler- with a lightning quick crossover dribble. Great form on jump shot- struggled to a degree tonight with his shot- but has a quick release and solid form nonetheless. Confident in his game- wants the ball in his hands- makes highlights on the regular.

Weaknesses

Needs to do a better job of making contact with McKie when he is crashing boards. Needs to improve help defense- concerned about man too much. On the several occasions when he plays at the PG spot and brings ball down court, he tries to do to much at times and forces the issue and is TO prone in that regard- still has only one thing in mind when coming off ball screens and that is SHOOT- doesn’t have a PG/pass mentality- not really a bad thing because his role on this Duke team is a scorer- but does cause him to force some shots- still must improve passing ability and vision and not have so much tunnel vision when driving to basket- one stat to back up this statement is the fact that coming into this game he has more TO’s (66) then assist (62). More explosive going right then left- went to the left side corner 90% of time so he could drive middle going right- same thing with P/R plays- the pick is always set when he is on left side of floor- so he can come off pick going to his right- had a really nice right to left crossover move and scored with lay-in, but used his right hand- not going to work as much at next level. When he did go off screen from right side of floor- going left, he wasn’t able to turn the corner as well and got bumped out. Struggles to get around/fight through screens- gets screened way too easy and is too content with switching- this goes with both on ball screens and off ball screens- not as much urgency to get back to man- comes out of stance. A little shaky from FT line- rushes it too much- shooting 65% for year- should be in 70’s.

Overview

Leads to team in points per game(15.5), minutes played, and field goals made(149). He leads all ACC Freshman in ppg, mpg, made field goals, and made FT’s. Seventh leading freshman scorer in country. Has been named ACC Rookie of the Week eight times this season- leads the conference. Entering this game averaging 15.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg, and 2.1 apg.

Played more off the ball than PG tonight- when he did bring ball up, Duke always ran him off a pick and put him in P/R situation. Clearly he is more comfortable playing the shooting guard then PG at this point in his career- will be on the short side playing the SG at NBA level- but his scoring, athleticism, and first step will transfer to pro game and its style. His game play in meant for the NBA and he will be an effective scorer at next level. His ability to guard an NBA caliber shooting guard was not seen tonight, as Wake does not have anyone that fits that profile, but he has the IQ, quick hands, and average lateral quickness to stay in front- still vulnerable to post ups by bigger guards and ability to adequately defend taller shooters b/c of size and will still have to improve lateral quickness to stay in front of NBA guards- still somewhat of a tweener being 6’4” playing the 2G- but this would not worry me much if I was an NBA GM. More of a highlight reel- and a little bit more style/flash than substance, but he plays his role well for this Duke team and that is to score. With that said he has a low FG%(44), lots of TO’s, low assists numbers, low FT%, and plays a lot of minutes. He is an explosive scorer though and he is quick and athletic- all traits that will carry him to a good NBA career.