prhoya
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Post by prhoya on Jan 1, 2008 10:41:12 GMT -5
Impressive stats that should move him up in the class rankings!
Any news re: Braswell?
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RDF
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Post by RDF on Jan 1, 2008 12:25:42 GMT -5
Impressive stats that should move him up in the class rankings! Any news re: Braswell? Hargrave has had 3 weeks off for kids to focus on academics and then winter break as well. They return to court on the 12th of this month.
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jan 1, 2008 12:41:12 GMT -5
Greg Monroe will be on ESPNU at 4 am and 12 noon EST on January 11th as Helen Cox takes on Norcross. Pretty difficult to find since it is a Friday and on a channel very few people get.
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hoyaboy1
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Post by hoyaboy1 on Jan 1, 2008 12:44:58 GMT -5
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Post by SFHoya99 on Jan 1, 2008 13:10:24 GMT -5
It is -- thanks, hoyaboy.
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Post by balla on Jan 2, 2008 15:03:53 GMT -5
Clark had 26 on 15 FGA (and 19 overall shots) in 31 minutes today as O'Connell beat a very good Dunwoody, Georgia squad which features two top recruits, including F Chris Singleton, who was considering GU at one point. Clark had a great Beach Ball Classic and looks to be a fantastic shooter, which a lot of people pegged earlier in his career as a weakness. Beach Ball Stats: 34-60 FG 9-14 3 PT 19-29 FT 30 Rebounds 2 Assists 6 Turnovers 1 Block 8 Steals 96 points 105 minutes 4 Games Yeah, the assists are low, but given the rate at which Clark scored, there wasn't much time to pass. He shot over 50%, shot great from three, got to the line and shot fairly well there, averaged 7.5 rpg despite playing 26 mpg at guard. And he averaged nearly a point per minute. Clark's weakness is still shooting, but he is definitely getting better. He still fades away to much on his shot, and lacks balance. Thus his shots fall short, or he lacks Constancy with his follow-through. This is easily correctable. He just needs to practice going up strong and landing in the same place, or even leaning foward a little. It is just repetition and he is already improved from last year. What I luv about Clark is, he is a flat out basketball player. It does not matter if he is scoring, because he defends and rebounds like a demon. He boxes out better than anyone on the GU team does now. Coach Wooten is also an excellent coach. Oconnell is small compared to most of these good tournament teams they play. Clark is usually playing power-forward. But the team plays smart and hard. I can see Wooten as a college assistant soon, and eventually a college HC. unless he luvs HS hoops like his Pops.
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Post by balla on Jan 2, 2008 15:11:01 GMT -5
What?! A GU big man making FTs? Mack, it looks like you've got yourself some competition for next year. Sims is really developing. If he can get stronger and more explosive, he will jump right into the mix next season.
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Post by balla on Jan 3, 2008 4:23:17 GMT -5
Ty Walker ain't 7'1. Do these peeple see these kids in person at all? Nope they don't. Sims is also way better than Walker, and most of the other centers ranked ahead of him. Walker, Morgan...are you kidding. Sims just needs to get stronger and continue to improve his back to the basket game. The big bucks are made in the post$
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Post by EasyEd on Jan 3, 2008 7:10:01 GMT -5
Jason Clark scored the winning basket on a layup with 5.2 seconds left after teammate Maurice Williams stole the ball. Final O'Connell 58, Bishop McNamara 56. Clark had 24 points including two 3's.
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Post by idhoya on Jan 3, 2008 12:23:50 GMT -5
Ron told me Henry's face up game is getting nice too.
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Post by RDF on Jan 5, 2008 0:36:30 GMT -5
A few quick updates:
1. Henry Sims was named Baltimore Sun Athlete of Week--and had 17 and 15 in the win over top 25 recruit Ty Walker. It was first loss for Walker and New Hanover--who are defending champs in NC.
2. Hollis Thompson is averaging 21 pts and 10 boards per game for the 9-3 Cubs of Loyola.
Greg Monroe and Jason Clark had games tonight--but don't have updates from them yet and Chris Braswell and Hargrave are back in action next week I believe.
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Jan 5, 2008 1:04:18 GMT -5
Hargrave hasn't updated its website since mid-December, and that is where I usually pull his stats. They probably have an extended semester break.
Clark had 18 points in a win yesterday over St. John's.
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Post by 02hoya on Jan 5, 2008 21:46:52 GMT -5
Monroe had 8 points on 4-of-9 shooting, 11 boards and 3 blocks in a 66-45 win over non-district opponent Karr.
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Post by EasyEd on Jan 11, 2008 7:05:45 GMT -5
O'Connell beat St. Mary's Ryken 86-56 on 1-10-08. Jason Clark had 31 pts.
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Jan 12, 2008 23:39:21 GMT -5
Sims had 14 points yesterday in a 52-27 win over Archbishop Spalding.
O'Connell beat Paul VI tonight, 75-59. No word yet on how Jason Clark did.
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Post by RDF on Jan 13, 2008 1:40:47 GMT -5
Greg Monroe bounced back with a huge game tonight--32 pts 10 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 6 assists to lead Helen Cox to a big District win.
Monroe was only missed 2 shots from field and was 4 of 5 from FT line.
Stated that he wanted to be "more aggressive from start" and had 19 by halftime.
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Post by idhoya on Jan 13, 2008 2:42:15 GMT -5
I saw Henry @ the game today too.
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Post by balla on Jan 13, 2008 5:16:54 GMT -5
Sims is really coming on strong. He is making hooks with both hands consistently, and has nice range. He should kill on the block and elbow. Just hope he can put on enough muscle and get those little legs stronger, so he can hold his own next season.
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Post by idhoya on Jan 13, 2008 7:15:58 GMT -5
He'll be needed
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Jan 13, 2008 13:07:37 GMT -5
Clark had 28 points in yesterday's win.
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