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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Feb 24, 2008 22:20:22 GMT -5
Towson Catholic beat Mt. St. Joe's today in the conference championship game, 54-44. It is regarded as an upset. No word yet on how Henry did.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Feb 25, 2008 6:59:44 GMT -5
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Post by hoyainindia on Feb 25, 2008 8:40:49 GMT -5
Henry Sims dunking
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Post by hoyainindia on Feb 25, 2008 9:14:06 GMT -5
Greg Monroe
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Post by idhoya on Feb 25, 2008 11:51:54 GMT -5
Riley
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Post by harlemhoya on Feb 25, 2008 12:17:10 GMT -5
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Post by royski on Feb 25, 2008 13:14:23 GMT -5
Am I the only one that loves that half of these recruits wear the number 33?
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Post by RDF on Feb 27, 2008 1:50:25 GMT -5
Greg Monroe had 14 pts, 11 boards, and 3 blocked shots in tonight's 50-43 win to advance Helen Cox to State Quarterfinals. Apparently Coach Mouzon was none too happy about the team ignoring Greg tonight--and shared that with team after game. It was clearing hurdle against a team who Cox had split with in past 2 postseasons, so could be a good sign for Greg and HC Cougars. Most don't realize it--but Greg Monroe has been at Cox as long as it's been a HS--so him leading them to a state title would be their first as a school in addition to his first.
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Post by prhoya on Feb 27, 2008 7:17:50 GMT -5
Ewing-esque athletic quality to him?
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Post by idhoya on Feb 27, 2008 12:07:27 GMT -5
pr,
as you can see they don't get him enough touches. He has some other good players on the team, so he's not the focal point. I guess I just wanna see him do more with the ball. Liked the turnaround jumper though. Riley has so much po and his body has Dwight Howard potential as well.
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Feb 29, 2008 7:22:28 GMT -5
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Post by RDF on Mar 1, 2008 2:48:23 GMT -5
Lot of updates on a busy Friday Night.
1. Greg Monroe led Helen Cox to their First Trip to State Semis--which in Louisiana they call the "Top 28" for all of the different classifications. Cox won 63-51 and it's school's first trip to Semis after being beaten in Quarters last 2 seasons.
Monroe had 19 pts, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal
2. Jason Clark and O'Connell won their semifinal matchup 84-77 in Overtime after being down most of game and at the half by 16 pts. It sets up O'Connell vs Benedictine who is led by UNC recruit Ed Davis for the State Title of Private/Prep schools in VA. Both of these teams will be playing in Alhambra Tournament as well.
3. Chris Braswell had 11 pts in his team's blowout win moving Hargrave to 25-0. It's their own tournament and tuneup for the National Prep Invitational coming up--but Chris and Hargrave have a game tomorrow night as well.
4. DaShonte Riley and Detroit Country Day won their tournament game tonight-and district title by 10 pts. No word on how Riley did individually--but seeing the Playoff schedule-he should be able to make it to the Hoyas-Louisville game as he mentioned was a possibility.
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Post by blueandgray on Mar 1, 2008 9:49:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the great update RDF. I like Monroe's all aroung game... the 4 assists impresses me most. Any word on Clark's line in their OT win?
I know you guys have talked a lot about Deshonte Riley... though I know little about him. I imagine Georgetown is on his short list of schools.... a win today would be extra sweet knowing he's there.
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Post by prhoya on Mar 1, 2008 10:18:38 GMT -5
His visit is next Saturday.
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Post by RDF on Mar 1, 2008 11:34:29 GMT -5
Clark had 16 pts in O'Connell's balanced scoring attack--Kendall Marshall led them with 21, and they had another player with 15.
Henry Sims and Mt. St. Joe's have the BCL Playoffs starting Monday.
Chris Braswell and Hargrave have National Prep Invitational Tournament starting Tuesday, ends Thursday, which will be end of their season. Hargrave is #1 seed.
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Post by RDF on Mar 2, 2008 0:44:08 GMT -5
Chris Braswell had 14 pts, 11 rebounds in Hargrave's easy win over Fork Union in title game of Piedmont Invitational--hosted by Hargrave. They end their regular season undefeated at 26-0, heading into the National Prep Postseason Tournament which runs Tuesday-Thursday.
Jason Clark and O'Connell were beaten by 21 points tonight against Ed Davis and Benedictine. Clark did make the All Tournament team--but no word on his stats. O'Connell was hurt by absence of Harvard commitment Frank Ben-Eze, who is out with an injury.
Greg Monroe and Helen Cox play in State Semifinal on Monday Night.
Henry Sims will be in BCL Playoffs this week as well.
DaShonte Riley has a Playoff Game on Tuesday--and if they win--again on Friday. His team is #1 in their classification and heavy favorite to repeat as State Champions.
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Post by blueandgray on Mar 2, 2008 1:24:17 GMT -5
Hey Fellas,
I know this has probably been discussed somewhere on this thread but i missed it. I know very little about DeShonte Riley other than his name is all over this board, he's an 09 prospect out of Michigan and he's a big man. I also know that he's interested in 10 schools and we are listed as one of them. Other than the obvious pull of the Hoyas being Big Man U, is there any inside info as to why he might be leaning to Georgetown?
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Post by balla on Mar 2, 2008 1:46:46 GMT -5
Hey Fellas, I know this has probably been discussed somewhere on this thread but i missed it. I know very little about DeShonte Riley other than his name is all over this board, he's an 09 prospect out of Michigan and he's a big man. I also know that he's interested in 10 schools and we are listed as one of them. Other than the obvious pull of the Hoyas being Big Man U, is there any inside info as to why he might be leaning to Georgetown? Its really between Gtown and MSU. MSU is recruiting Riley and his HS teammate, but Riley is Hoya material. He is supposed to visit next weekend for senior's game. Hope he makes it, but I do not know the logistics if he has a championship game on Friday night.
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Post by idhoya on Mar 2, 2008 3:03:03 GMT -5
blueandgray,
the link is that he has grown up a hoya fan. I likes GU alot. III and the staff watched him for the first time this past summer at the Nike Peach Jam. He was interviewed by some reporter at the end of the summer and he was quoted as saying "Georgetown was his leader." He then recanted his statement to a rivals reporter in an interview in the fall and said that he never said GU was his leader. GU reciprocated Riley's interest and soon after offered at MM when he visited unofficially. He has done very few, if any interviews this season regarding his recruitment, but people in the know say its down to GU and MSU. The Spartans have targeted him and say he is the best big man prospect in the midwest.
As for his game, his defense is ahead of his offense; which is typical for young bigs. His offense is alot of put backs from boards because they don't run sets for him. However, he has the ability to face and shoot and has a nice turnaround jumper which I saw him use this summer. The big thing for him is he needs to hit the weights and be more aggressive. He doesn't score enough for some, but rebounds well and blocks shots. GU would be perfect for him cause he will be given plenty of time to develop. His frame will allow him to put on muscle and his a legit 6'11. He also has a long neck. He's very coachable; an all around good kid with grades and no attitude problems. Can be fiery when challenged on the court, but a team player that loves to win. He's supposed to visit next saturday.
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Mar 2, 2008 17:08:36 GMT -5
Clark had 10 points in the loss to Benedictine. Ed Davis had 13. Marshall had 5.
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