Friday's Headlines
March 30th, 2012
New York Recruiting Report
C.Y.P. playoffs, champion crowned... Report on Coleman from McD's Game... NYers in New Orleans... Manhattan native visits Hall... Calhoun's night at MSG
Rodney Abrams Are C.Y.P. Champs- NYCHoops.net
NY Blaze tried to again close the gap in the second quarter but Mt. Vernon's Jarrel Marshall and Jordan Washington (12pts) scored back-to back baskets to keep Abrams ahead by nine. With a minute left in the half, Fraiser hit a three-pointer but Washington and recent St. John's commit Felix Balamou (16 points) countered keeping Abrams ahead, 37-30 at the half.
CYP Semi Finals Recap- NYCHoops.net
On Monday, the semi-final rounds arrived. The last four teams standing were full of A-list of superstar athletic talent.
C.Y.P. Tournament Recap (Day 4)- NYCHoops.net
Jalen Chapman then increased the Savages lead after a feed from Malik Gill to make the score 33-31. With a minute and half left, the score was tied up twice but Chris Obekpa (25pts) broke it and gave Abrams a 39-37 lead.
McDonald's player breakdown- NYCHoops.net
DaJuan Coleman: 7 points, 2-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs, 12 rebounds (game-high), 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal in 20 minutes
All-American Championship Rosters Chosen- NYCHoops.net
The All-American Championship will once again feature 40 of the best high school boys basketball players in the country in a showcase event scheduled for Sunday, April 1, in New Orleans, La. Three New York players and one NY coach has been chosen.
Bloodman Visits Seton Hall, Remains Open- Zags Blog
Junior college point guard Trivante Bloodman visited Seton Hall over the weekend and remains open in his recruitment.
Calhoun siblings take in Knicks game with Mayor Bloomberg- NYPost.com
Omar Calhoun lives for the big games. In his Christ the King career, Calhoun has won two CHSAA Class AA intersectional titles and a New York State Federation Class AA championship. This weekend, he’ll be in New Orleans for the All-American Championship Game. And next year, the 6-foot-4 guard will take his game to UConn, which won the national title last year.
