Reebok Showdown

Excerpt from http://phenomhoopreport.com/sebl-claims-reebok-shown-down/

SEBL and Team Loaded both won their pool by going 3-0. SEBL had impressive wins over the NC Gaters (78-37), Team Cobras (70-59), and what many people were calling an upset with a (64-42) win over the West Virginia Wildcats and 6’8 Nathan Adrian. Team Loaded also steam rolled through pool play with wins over the Raleigh Capitals (82-69), Norfolk Wildcats (88-64), and Virginia Elite (81-64). However, one of the tournament’s most exciting games came in the semi-finals when 6’3 J.T. Millerdrained a last second 3 pointer for SEBL to pull off the 68-66 win over nationally ranked Upward Stars. While SEBL barely escaped with the win to advance to the championship game, Team Loaded crushed Team Charlotte 92-59. The matchup between Team Loaded and SEBL was as good as advertised as both teams have a roster full of division one prospects. Every player on both teams has division one offers! Team Loaded‘s roster had 6’6 Caleb and Cody Martin, 6’3Troy Caupain, 6’4RJ Curington, 6’0 Trey Daniels, 6’7 Jackson Kent, 6’0 Andrew Rowsey, 6’7 Brian White, 6’4 Patrick Rooks, and 6’8Tyquan Biting. SEBL featured 6’8 Tyrek Coger, 6’0 Waymond Wright, 5’11 Darryl Davender, 6’3 Keysheen Hinton, 6’7 Stavian Allen, 6’7 Shane Whitfield, 6’8 Donte Reynolds, 6’4 Jalen Jones, and 6’3 J.T. Miller. As you can see from the roster list, this game had as much talent and depth as any team on the AAU travel circuit.

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 I know it has been awhile and AAU is well into the season, but I will start positing this weekend and do some back posting.

SportsQuest vs. Charis Prep Academy

In a tough matchup against a very good Charis Prep team, the Spartans fell 76-103. SportsQuest started off firing on all cylinders and jumped out to an early 27-15 lead. Myles Turner, Jordan Swopshire, and Brian White combined for 42 first half points pacing the Spartans into a 46-45 lead. In the second half the shots just didn’t go in which lead to points for the opposition as they opened up a large lead. Playing from behind, SportsQuest fought back but could not close the gap. Jordan Dawes hit two 3 pointers in the second half, and Marsellis Purvis added 4 second half rebounds. Dimitrie Cabarkapa, the newest addition to SportsQuest added 2 points and 4 assists, and Curt Jones added 4 points as well. Travis Johnson was able to grab 2 steals and Manu Esso and Kharri Harris each had an assist in the second half.

SportsQuest vs. Louisburg Junior College

The Spartans traveled to North Carolina and came away with a great 91-86 victory against Louisburg Junior College.  Brian White led the team scoring 29 points and adding 9 rebounds. Manu Esso was a great facilitator and finished the game as the leading distributor with 6 assists. Travis Johnson filled up the stat sheet with 9 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. Jordan Swopshire attacked the basket all game, going 12 for 14 from the line and finishing with 27 points. Myles Turner and Khari Harris harassed the opposing teams guards’, with 6 steals between the two of them. Daniel Kilcullen and Filip Music also added 8 points off the bench and Marsellis Purvis came up with 6 key rebounds. The Spartans led the game the whole way and did a great job of managing the lead and staying aggressive despite being ahead.

Blue Ridge - Daily Progress

Barons use balanced attack in convincing win


Excerpt:

Despite several Sports Quest runs after halftime, Blue Ridge continued its offensive dominance and extended its lead. Despite a game-high 27 points and 18 rebounds from Brian White, the Spartans could not get the upper hand on the Barons.

SportsQuest vs. Blue Ridge high school Loss 64-82

The Spartans had a rough game against Blue Ridge High School. After starting off quickly and leading 21-16 after the first quarter, thanks to timely shooting by Jordan Swopshire, George Mumin and Curt Jones, SportsQuest hit a rough patch of missed shots and turnovers. This led to a 27-10 second quarter run by Blue Ridge and resulted in a 12-point half time deficit, 31-43. 


The Spartans made a run in the second half with Marsellis Purvis and Brian White being aggressive and getting to the basket, but another late run in the third quarter by Blue Ridge dug an even bigger hole for SportsQuest. The Spartans were unable to make a significant run in the 4th quarter, but they played hard until the last second [with Brian white leading the Spartans with 27 points].


by Dowel bracketed text included by SMWhite

RKB Sports: Hargrave Sports January 28, 2012

2nd half audio Hargrave vs SportsQuest



First few minutes talk about Brian White of SportsQuest as high scorer for the Spartans and VCU interest in him.