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April 28, 2003

The Select Team wins a Championship in the Capital!

The 17U "Orange" team went to the Charlie Weber tournament in D.C. on a mission. This Weber tournament was the second straight weekend that the kids had a chance to show off their talents in front of college coaches. The team went 5-0 on their way to one of the three championships in the 17U bracket.

(from l to r: Coach Scott, Darnell Harris, Moe Martin, Levi Stukes, Jaymel Raymond, Gordon Brown, Jason Killeen, Mitch Guest, Justin Drummond, Gus Chase and Coach Jeff)

Select Box Scores at the Charlie Weber DC Tournament:

vs. GURU Sports 85-65(W): Levi Stukes - 18, Carroll Mitchell - 8, Edward Tyson - 3, Darnell Harris - 9, Gordon Brown - 9, Gordon Chase - 6, Moe Martin - 4, Brandon Albert - 9, Jahmel Raymond - 0, Justin Drummond - 3 and Mitch Guest - 16.

vs. Fairfax Stars 77-57(W): Levi Stukes - 25, Carroll Mitchell - DNP, Edward Tyson - DNP, Darnell Harris - 14, Gordon Brown - 6, Gordon Chase - 10, Moe Martin - 4, Brandon Albert - 3, Jahmel Raymond - 2, Justin Drummond - 8 and Mitch Guest - 5.

vs. Keystone Blazers 78-57(W): Levi Stukes - 12, Carroll Mitchell - DNP, Edward Tyson - DNP, Darnell Harris - 3, Gordon Brown - 11, Gordon Chase - 10, Moe Martin - 4, Brandon Albert - DNP, Jahmel Raymond - 4, Justin Drummond - 8, Jason Killeen - 8 and Mitch Guest - 17.

Final 4 vs. Championship Sports 81-70(W): Levi Stukes - 25 , Carroll Mitchell - DNP, Edward Tyson - DNP, Darnell Harris - 13, Gordon Brown - 15, Gordon Chase - 13, Moe Martin - 3, Brandon Albert - DNP, Jahmel Raymond - 2, Justin Drummond - 2, Jason Killeen - 8 and Mitch Guest - 6.

Championship vs. Bethesda Magic 64-63(W): Levi Stukes - 14, Carroll Mitchell - DNP, Edward Tyson - DNP, Darnell Harris - 11, Gordon Brown - 15, Gordon Chase - 9, Moe Martin - 0, Brandon Albert - DNP, Jahmel Raymond - 2, Justin Drummond - 8, Jason Killeen - 0 and Mitch Guest - 5.

(Richard Dorsey was unable to particpate due to a foot injury suffered at the Houston Superstar Classic)

The Select "Orange" and "White" 17U teams will be on the beautiful campus of the University of Virginia May 9th -11th for the Southern Invitational.

April 28, 2003

The Baltimore Select/DTLR 19U local AAU team won its first two games this weekend vs. Mays and Cecil Kirk. The Select/DTLR team came out vs. the Cecil Kirk team that is loaded with Division 1 players and played team ball and won 103 - 98. The team is looking forward to an eventual rematch in the finals.

April 23, 2003

Abraham takes visit to the University of St. Louis to try and team up with fellow Baltimore Select alumni Reggie Bryant.

The Billikens have been making a push to get the 6'8 250 pound foward for awhile. An offer has been on the table, both parties wanted to get him up to see the campus ASAP. Coach Soderburg wants to add to his Baltimore connection with the transfer of former Villanova/Baltimore Select combo guard Reggie Bryant. Bryant looks to take control of the team after sitting out last year. He would enjoy having a big fella from home help him in St. Louis. We will keep you updated on Dennard's selections and upcoming visits.

April 22,2003

The Select team makes the Consolation Championship in Houston!!!!

It was another successful weekend for the Baltimore Select's 17U "Orange" team at the Adidas Houston Superstar Classic.

The team went 2-1 in pool play and were sent to the consulation bracket. The team eventually lost to the Pump team in overtime. It was a great showcase for the players to be seen by coaches from all over the country.

(from l to r Gus Chase, Coach Jeff, Gordon Brown, Darnell Harris, Dennard Abraham, Maurice Barksdale, Erin Henderson, Levi Stukes, Moe Martin, Carroll Mitchell, Edward Tyson)

Select Box Scores at the Adidas Houston Superstar Classic:

vs. Tahassee Wildcats 65-63(W): Dennard Abraham -9, Levi Stukes- 9, Maurice Barksdale - 10, Carroll Mitchell - 4, Edward Tyson - 0, Darnell Harris - 5, Gordon Brown - 4, Gordon Chase - 2, Richard Dorsey - 21, Erin Henderson - 0 and Moe Martin - 1.

vs. Double Pump 52-55(L): Dennard Abraham - 0, Levi Stukes- 15, Maurice Barksdale - 13, Carroll Mitchell - 0, Edward Tyson - 0, Darnell Harris - 12, Gordon Brown - 2, Gordon Chase - 0, Richard Dorsey - 9, Erin Henderson - 0 and Moe Martin - 1.

vs. Lousiana Rounballers 63-43(W): Dennard Abraham - 1, Levi Stukes- 18, Maurice Barksdale - 3, Carroll Mitchell - 0, Edward Tyson - 2, Darnell Harris - 17, Gordon Brown - 12, Gordon Chase - 8, Richard Dorsey - 0, Erin Henderson - 2 and Moe Martin - 0.

Elite 16 vs. Houston 3 Stripes 67-51(W): Dennard Abraham - 5, Levi Stukes- 11 , Maurice Barksdale - 11, Carroll Mitchell - 0, Edward Tyson - 6, Darnell Harris - 8, Gordon Brown - 9, Gordon Chase - 2, Richard Dorsey - 15, Erin Henderson - 0 and Moe Martin - 0.

Great 8 vs. Michigan Hurricanes 54-42(W): Dennard Abraham - 10, Levi Stukes- 15, Maurice Barksdale - 4, Carroll Mitchell - 0, Edward Tyson - 0, Darnell Harris - 7, Gordon Brown - 8, Gordon Chase - 4, Richard Dorsey - 6, Erin Henderson - 0 and Moe Martin - 0.

Final 4 vs. Texas Blue Chips 49-36(W): Dennard Abraham - 5, Levi Stukes- 12, Maurice Barksdale - 16, Carroll Mitchell - 0, Edward Tyson - 0, Darnell Harris - 10, Gordon Brown - 0, Gordon Chase - 0, Richard Dorsey - 6, Erin Henderson - 0 and Moe Martin - 0.

Championship vs. Pump & Run 67-60(L): Dennard Abraham - 10, Levi Stukes- 25, Maurice Barksdale - 0, Carroll Mitchell - 0, Edward Tyson - 0, Darnell Harris - 12, Gordon Brown - 8, Gordon Chase - 0, Richard Dorsey - 12, Erin Henderson - 0 and Moe Martin - 0.

You can find additional information regarding the Superstar Classic at the following link:

http://www.houstonsuperstar.com/

April 22, 2003

The Baltimore Select "White" 17U team fared well in Villanova!!!

With a great group, led by Senior Jahmel Raymond, the "White" team went 2-1 in pool play. With the record, the team did not get out of pool play, but they did get some additional games in and went 4-1 for the weekend.

vs Del Val Hoops 61-50(W) - Jahmel Raymond 17, Brandon Albert 18

vs Eddie Griffin 67-71(L) - Jahmel Raymond -10, Patrick Seymore - 10, Brandon Albert 16, Malcolm Thomas 18

vs Berk-Mont Vipers 71-55(W) - Jahmel Raymond 17, Brandon Albert 22, Malcolm Thomas - 11

vs Nova United East 58-29(W) - Brandon Albert - 16

vs Mt. Pleasant 70-64(W) - Brandon Albert 14, Malcolm Thomas 19, Jahmel Raymond 11

April 15, 2003

Let the games begin in Texas and Philladelphia for the Select teams...

We are announcing that our 17 & under Select Team will be attending the Houston SuperStars "Texas Classic" April 18th -20th. This is an Adidas sponsored and NCAA SANCTIONED event. Many of the Division I, II , III and Junior College coaches will be attending.

This is the first major sanctioned event of the summer circuit and Baltimore Select will be taking the kids to show their talents against the best competition from throughout the country and to begin a successful summer for the kids to be seen by coaches at all levels.

Adidas Texas Classic Roster

Maurice Barksdale - G/Dunbar HS, Levi Stukes - G/Randallstown HS, Edward Tyson- G/Walbrook HS, Carroll Mitchell - G/Towson Catholic HS, Darnell Harris- G/St. Frances HS, Gus Chase - F/St. Frances HS, Gordon Brown - F/St. Frances HS, Moe Martin - F/Calvert Hall HS, Erin Henderson - F/Aberdeen HS, Richard Dorsey - F/Mt Zion Academy, Dennard Abraham - C/Notre Dame Academy

Go to : http://www.houstonsuperstar.com/readme.eml and look under scheduled events

We are also proud to announce that we have two additional teams (17U Team DTLR and 16U Baltimore Select) beginning their summer circuit at the Charlie Weber tournament @Villanova April 18th - 20th.

Charlie Weber 17U Team DTLR Roster

Mitch Guest - G/Glen Burnie HS, Charles Connelly - G/Douglas HS, Keith Mallory - G/Woodlawn HS, Patrick Seymore - G/Northwestern HS, Barry Jennifer - F/Dunbar HS, Brian Chestnut - F/Long Reach HS, Brandon Albert - F/Glen Burnie HS, Jaymel Raymond - F/Randallstown HS, Shawn Lewis - F/Aberdeen HS, Mike Taylor - C/St. Frances HS, Mike Thompson - C/Dunbar HS

Charlie Weber 16U Team Roster

Mike Turner - G/Poly HS, Bobby Lewis - G/Milford Mill HS, Preston Boyd - G/City HS, Troy Smith - G/Douglas HS, Dominique Venable - G/Randallstown HS, Aaron Bolds - G/River Hill HS, Landon Bussie - F/Milford Mills HS, Teyon Crudup - F/Poly HS, Kevin Armstrong - F/Poly HS, Courtney Thomas - F/Mt. St. Joe HS, Ryan Hourahan - F/Dulaney HS, Dawon Douglas - F/Walbrook HS

Go to: http://www.charlieweberbasketball.com/ to get more information on tournament

April 12, 2003

Baltimore Select starts it's Spring/Summer travel

During the upcoming weekend of April 18-20, 2003, there will be three Baltimore Select teams competing to showcase Baltimore area players.

A 16U and 17U (DTLR) team will be traveling to the annual Charlie Weber tournament at Villanova University. The Select team is a usual suspect at this event year in and year out. Through the years we have taken our 16U team, but this year we are going to showcase our second 17U team (Baltimore Select/DTLR).

We also will be sending a 17U team to the Adidas Houston Superstar Classic in Houston, Texas. This will be the beginning of a full schedule for our teams and we look forward to showcasing the kids.

Rosters for all three teams will be posted on Tuesday April 15, 2003.

April 10, 2003

Annapolis HS and Baltimore Select standouts, Laronja Owens and Josh Johnson chooses school...

Annapolis All-Met point guard and All-Met forward decides to follow former Annapolis star, Marcus Neal (Polk JC, Nebraska) to the sunny state of Florida. Laronja signed the proper paperwork and will be joing the team at Polk Junior College. His teammate, Josh Johnson, is expected to follow with the signed paperwork this upcoming weekend.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.arnotes10apr10,0,7811735.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

April 8, 2003

Carmello Anthony followed his hometown friend (Marcus Hatten) in bringing a championship home.

Days after Marcus Hatten, (St.Johns) won the NIT Championship, Carmello leads the Orangemen to their first ever NCAA Championship. Carmello had another balanced game, scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and kicked out 7 assists, showing he can do it at all aspects. In the final four game against Texas, he scored 33 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. He proved that he can do whatever it takes to help his team win. He is a scorer that can do it on the boards and create for his teammates. Congratulations to Mr. Anthony!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=234000063

April 7, 2003

Marcus Hatten leads the Red Storm to the 2003 NIT title

Baltimore native Marcus Hatten finished his college career at St. Johns with a championship, the NIT Championship. Hatten was the Toast of the Town and the one time Baltimore Select leader, had a great game against conference rival, Georgetown, in the NIT final. Hatten scored 22 points and earned tournament MVP honors. Congratulations to Mr. Hatten!!

http://www.redstormsports.com/pls/portal30/sportdev.redstormsports.press_release?p_id=2598

http://espn.go.com/ncb/2003nitindex.html

March 20, 2003

Dennard sets sup his last visits

The BIG FELLA is taking his last visits with St. Louis (offer), Florida Atlantic (offer), George Mason (Unofficial) and UMASS. He will be attending possibly his final spring tournament with the Baltimore Select this April at the Houston Superstar Classic April 18-20th in Houston.

http://theinsidershoops.theinsiders.com/2/100325.html

March 19, 2003

All-Anne Arundel County Boys Basketball teams

BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Laronja Owens

Annapolis, senior

In Owens' three years as a starter, the Panthers never lost a game to an Anne Arundel County opponent. With the 6-foot-1 and 190- pound Owens running the show, No. 5 Annapolis (23-2) went 50-0 against county foes in his career and were 72-5 overall.

Also last season's county Player of the Year, Owens is considered to be one of the top three guards to ever play at Annapolis. Owens, who penetrates the lane with exceptional strength, creates and finishes inside and on the perimeter. In addition, Owens is relentless on defense.

Averaging 22.4 points, Owens led the county in scoring. Owens scored 559 points to finish with 1,624 in his career, second highest in school history and fourth on the all-time county list.

In his final game at Friendly in Prince George's County, the Panthers lost a 73-72 decision in overtime in the Class 3A East regional final despite a game-high 28 points by Owens.

"Laronja made all the big plays and did everything he could for us to win, which is something he did for us for all three years, " said Annapolis coach John Brady.

Owens, who never missed a game, averaged 21.1 points over his career to go with career totals of 5.5 assists and four rebounds per game. This season, he led the county in assists with 5.2 a game and contributed four rebounds a game.

Owens also led his team in three-pointers (45). He plans to attend a junior college, likely one in Florida.

1st Team All County

Joshua Johnson

Annapolis, senior

A three-year starter for the county champions and Class 3A East region runners-up, the 6-foot-6 center/ forward averaged 19.9 points, playing in all but one game for the No. 5 Panthers (23-2). Johnson used his strength, long arms and leaping ability to control the boards in nearly every game. Johnson averaged 12.6 rebounds, giving him 824 (11.2 average) for his career to go with 1,188 career points.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.arboys19mar19,0,6221609.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

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Popoko finishes his High School career with 1st Team All Baltimore City/County

Mike Popoko

McDonogh, senior

Popoko, a 6-foot-4 forward, was one of the area's toughest post performers this season. He averaged 15.5 and 11.5 rebounds for the Eagles, who battled Mount St. Joseph and Spalding for supremacy in the MIAA A Conference. A two-year starter, Popoko was an All-MIAA A Conference first-team selection and was all-tournament at the Catholic League/MIAA A Conference tournament. He will play for Stony Brook University next season.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.maboys19mar19,0,2748196.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

March 12, 2003

Gary Neal named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year and 2nd Team All Conference

http://atlantic10.org/sports/mbball/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=436

Jai Lewis earn a spot on the CAA All Rookie Team

http://gmusports.ocsn.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030603aab.html

March 10, 2003

Carmello Anthony earns 1st Team ALL BIG EAST and BIG EAST All Rookie Team

http://www.suathletics.com/News/basketball/mbasket/2003/3/10/allBEteam.asp?path=mbasket

Marcus Hatten named 1st team ALL BIG EAST

http://www.redstormsports.com/pls/portal30/sportdev.redstormsports.press_release?p_id=2499

March 8, 2003

Randallstown proves they were #1 this year with a win against the team that ended their season last year (3A Regional)

Levi Stukes leads Randallstown with a game high 26 points as he paces Randallstown to the win.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.ducks08mar08,0,2665374.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

#2 Dunbar cruises against Poolesville (1A Regional)

Senior PG Maurice Barksdale leads the Poets to the Comcast Center again with a game high 21 points. Center Michael Thompson dominated the paint with 10 points and 10 rebounds.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.poets08mar08,0,7510454.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

Season comes to an end for two of the best players in the region as Friendly (PG) beats Annapolis in OT (3A Regional)

Laronja Owens led the way for Annapolis with 26 points and Josh Johnson added 24 points and 16 rebounds, it just wasn't enough for the win.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.panthers08mar08,0,5132842.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

Lake beats Mervo with a shot from half court by Paris Carter (4A Regional)

Lake gets back to the Comcast Center with a half court 3 point buzzer beater 46-45.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.lakers08mar08,0,3801360.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

Glen Burnie hangs tough and upsets undefeated Thomas Johnson on the road (4A Regional)

Senior Anotonio Sherrod paces Glen Burnie with 23 points and 10 rebounds, dynamic guard Mitch Guest contributed 17 points and the big fella Brandon Albert had 10 points and 10 rebounds in the win against undefeated Thomas Johnson.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.gophers08mar08,0,663717.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

Sophomore guard Reggie Holmes leads Southern (B) past Landsdowne (2A Regional)

Holmes paces the Bulldogs with 13 points and 3 rebounds.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.bulldogs08mar08,0,6317082.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

March 5, 2003

Laronja Owens, the outstanding All Metro point guard from Annapolis and Will Bowers, All Catholic league center from Spalding will be representing the area in the 2003 Regional Capital Classic game on April 17th.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.classic05mar05,0,6837876.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

March 4, 2003

Josh Johnson grabs 17 rebounds to go with his 22 points against Long Reach in the 3A Region quarterfinal.

Laronja Owens, the Panthers all metro point guard contributed 18 points in the win. Next up for Annapolis is River Hill.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.panthers04mar04,0,2773538.story?coll=bal%2Dhs%2Dbbasketball

March 4, 2003

Randallstown, Dunbar, Mt. St. Joe, Annapolis and Lake Clifton are the top five teams in the area. Take a look at the entire top 20.

http://www.sunspot.net/sports/highschool/bal-sp.polls04mar04,0,4954541.story?coll=bal%2Dutility%2Dhighschoolsp

March 4, 2003

3 Former Baltimore Select players leading there team in there own winning ways.

Gary Neal is the fourth leading scoring in the Atlantic 10 conference...should be leading candidate for Freshmen of the Year!!

http://www.atlantic10.org/sports/mbball/stats.asp?PAGE_ID=207#conf.wkt

Carmello Anthony has proved he should be Big East Freshman of the year, he is now fighting for Big East Player of the year. Mello leads the Orangmen in points and rebounds and is second on the team in steals.

http://www.suathletics.com/sports/basketball/mbasket/2002/stats.asp?path=mbasket#TEAM.IND

Doug helps fellow senior Marlon Williamson in a big road win in the first round of the Horizon League tournament. Stops a 29 game road loosing streak. Underwood has been a steady leader of the Penguin team this year. He is leading the Penguins in scoring and is ranked 8th in the Horizon league.

http://www.ysu.edu/sports/mensbasketball/mens_basketball.htm

March 1, 2003

If you were wondering who everyone was playing in the Maryland State High School Tournament, here is the link to the Brackets.

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