Baltimore Select Basketball, an Adidas-sponsored AAU Basketbal Team

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May/June 2002

Select's 16's Try to continue winning ways at Charlie Weber/Penn State....

June 23, 2002

The 16 under team felt confident going into the Weber tournament after feeling each other out a few weeks back at the Best of the Best tournament. The team ended up with a good weekend, going 3-1, eventually losing to the Baltimore Blue team in their final four match-up. The playoffs for the 16 under bracket at Penn State consisted of three Baltimore teams: Baltimore Select, Baltimore Bombers and Baltimore Blue. The Select/Blue matchup was one that both teams were looking forward to!!!!

The final four matchup was close throughout with Select leading the entire game...until the fourth quarter when the Blue team went on an 8-0 run with careless ball-handling and bad shots by the Select team. With that run, the tank was empty for the Select kids and Blue went on to a 73-63 win behind key shots by Jamal Smith, a strong force to be reckoned with during the next two years.

Select box scores from Charlie Weber/Penn State:

vs: Long Island Roadrunners 85-50: Justin Drummond - 18, Barry Jenifer - 6, Moe Martin - 10, Darren Hopkins - 18, Divine Morris - 5, Joshua Johnson - 18 and Corey Davis - 10.

vs: Keystone Gators 64-44: Justin Drummond - 10, Barry Jenifer - 14, Moe Martin - 7, Darren Hopkins - 10, Divine Morris - 9, Joshua Johnson - 9 and Corey Davis - 5.

vs. CT North Stars 79-57: Justin Drummond - 10, Barry Jenifer - 8, Moe Martin - 6, Darren Hopkins - 17, Divine Morris - 16, Joshua Johnson - 17 and Corey Davis - 5.

vs. Baltimore Blue 63-73: Justin Drummond - 14, Barry Jenifer - 8, Moe Martin - 6, Darren Hopkins - 15, Divine Morris - 5, Joshua Johnson - 15 and Corey Davis - 0.

June 15, 2002

Former Baltimore Select star, Reggie Bryant, makes decison....

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June 14, 2002

Baltimore Select is recognized as one of the Best Traveling AAU teams in the country. After finishing in the quarterfinals at the first "open" tournament in Houston, the team went on to make the semi's at Southern Invitational and Finals of the Select Tournament at Bob Gibbons TOC.

Since then, the team is getting prepared with a busy month:

June 17-23 - NBA Players Camp (Selected Players - Will Bowers, Gerald Brown and Tyler Smith)

June 27-30 - BET-DC Pro Am

July 8-11 - ABCD Camp (Selected Players - Will Bowers, Richard Dorsey, Gerald Brown and Tyler Smith)

July 7-10 - Eastern Invitational Camp (Selected Players - Denard Abraham, Laronja Owens, Matt Stevenson, Jesse Brooks, Moe Martin, Joshua Johson and Mike Popoko)

July 12-14 - Adidas Three Stripes (Hofstra)

July 21-27 - Big Time (Vegas).

June 10, 2002

16 under Baltimore Select Team wins Best Of the Best Tournament

In early April at the Charlie Weber Tournament (Villanova), the 16 under team showed flashes that they were going to be a good team. At that time the team went 2-1 and missed moving out of pool play. The team then moved to the locall AAU's and did not get out a win. Everyone wondering what was going to happen for the future tournaments.

We were using the Best of the Best tournament as a test to see whether the players had gotten themselves into a different mind-set of playing hard and being consistent. With a few changes on the team; additions of Divine Morris (Douglas) and Darren Hopkins (Edmonson), this 16 under team should be on its way to finishing the summer tournaments off strong.

This past weekend in Germantown, Md this team took all the teams by storm and beat up on all their opponents. The team played well together in order to get themselves into the position to play Richmond Squires, a long-time rival of Baltimore Select in the finals. Unfortunately for our players it got too late and teh Squires team had to forfeit in order to get there kids home. Justin Drummond made Tournament MVP and Divine Morris, Barry Jenifer and Darren Hopkins made All Tournament Team. The team went 5-0 in order to win the Best of the Best 16-under Championship.

The play of Divine Morris as the new PG of the team was a big difference. He brings a calm to the position that was desparately needed and with better play out of all the team, they are looking forward to there next tournament which is Charlie Weber @ Penn State University June 21-23.

Select box scores from the Best of the Best:

vs: NJ Trailblazers 52-20: Alex White - DNP, Justin Drummond - 12, Barry Jenifer - 10, Moe Martin - 4, Erin Henderson - 7, Jason Loughery - 0, Darren Hopkins - 10, Tyson Jacobs - 0, Divine Morris - 6 and Corey Davis - 3.

vs: Virginia Elite 77-56: Alex White - DNP, Justin Drummond - 18, Barry Jenifer - 4, Moe Martin - 8, Erin Henderson - 10, Jason Loughery - 3, Darren Hopkins - 18, Tyson Jacobs - 5, Divine Morris - 8 and Corey Davis - 3.

vs. Team Conn: Forfeit

vs. Eastern Shore 58-39: Alex White - 7, Justin Drummond - 14, Barry Jenifer - 8, Moe Martin - 2, Erin Henderson - 10, Jason Loughery - 2, Darren Hopkins - 8, Tyson Jacobs - DNP, Divine Morris - 4 and Corey Davis - 3.

vs. Richmond Squires: Forfeit

June 7, 2002

The Adidas Big Time Tournament Teams have been selected!!!

The teams have been set for the biggest tournament of the Summer, the Adidas Big Time Tournament. The Baltimore Select team will join over 340 other teams from all over the United States and Canada to compete. This is the fourth year that the Baltimore Select Team has had the privelege to participate in this tournament. This year will be a little different, because of their great play last year, reaching the final four of the open division, loosing to the eventual champion Long Island Panthers; this years team will have the bulls-eye on them and teams will be out to take us out. It is a role that the coaches feel will make this years team play hard to ensure as much success as we had last year.

Last years team was led by Carmello Anthony (Syracuse), who is the all-time leading scorer in Big Time history and 2001 Big Time All-Tournament, Todd Galloway (Forida State) ranked 44th all-time Big Time scorers and 2001 Big Time All-Tournament , Kenny Minor - 2001 Big Time All-Tournament (Manhatton), Gary Neal - 2001 Big Time All-Tournament (LaSalle), Jai Lewis(George Mason), Kevin Steenberge (Richmond), James "JT" Taylor, Tynell Duckley, Denard Abraham, Matt Stevenson and Jaz Cowans (George Washington).

Carmello Anthony Selected to the 2002 USA Basketball Junior World Championship Team

June 3, 2002

Baltimore Select's Alumni, Carmello Anthony, has been selected to the 16 member 2002 USA Basketball Junior World Championship Qualifying Team, which will compete in the Junior World Championships. He emerged from tryouts of over 35 national players to be chosen one of the top 16 to particpate.

May 30, 2002

The 17 under team has to again regroup and get ready for an exhibition game this coming Saturday, June 8th, 2002, in a preliminary game at 2:00 pm against long time rival, DC's Assault at Georgetown University. The main event is going to be the DC All Stars vs. The Baltimore All Stars. It should be an exciting day of Basketball.

The Baltimore Select 16 under group will be attending the Best of the Best Tournament in Germantown, Md this weekend, June 8th and 9th at the Germantown Sportsplex. Schedule will be out as soon as we receive it.

Roster for the Best of the Best Tournament 16-under:

Justin Drummond - WG/McDonoghs HS, Corey Davis - SG/McDonogh HS, Divine Morris - PG/Frederick Douglas HS, Darren Hopkins- SG/Edmonson HS, Barry Jenifer- SF/Calvert Hall HS, Moe Martin - PF/Overlea HS, Erin Henderson - PF/Aberdeen HS, Alex White - PF/McDonogh HS, Jason Loughery - C/Archbishop Spaulding HS and Tyson Jacobs - SG/Owings Mills HS

May 30, 2002

Bob Gibbons "Tournament of Champions"

It was another successful weekend for the Baltimore Select 17 under team at the Tournament of Champions Memorial Weekend. The Select organization would like to thank Bob Gibbons for allowing our team to participate in a great tournament.

The team was paired in the "Select" tournament with some of the best players in the country. The team went 3-0 in pool play and then won the final eight and final four games. The team then met one of their fierce rivals, for the second straight tournament, the NJ Playaz (Tim Thomas Playaz) in the Championship Game. The team could not get in sink as foul trouble and poor decision making was the difference in the game. The half time score was 38-28 (playaz), the select team got it to with 5 early in the second half, 42-37, but could not hold eventually losing 72-59. All in all it was another opportunity for the select players to show there skillz on the court in front of the writers. Tyler Smith and Gerald Brown both made the TOC All Tournament Team.

On a down note, Denard Abraham, Select's promising 6'8 center, injured his foot early in the first game vs. Cleveland, Ohio and could not return for the entire weekend. His help was needed in the championship game against the Playaz. We wish him a healthy recovery.

Select Box Scores at the Memorial Weekend Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions:

vs. Cleveland Ohio 92-60: Denard Abraham - DNP, Gerald Brown - 27, Tyler Smith - 31, Jesse Brooks - 6, Laronja Owens - 10, Richard Dorsey - 4, Mike Popoko - 2,Will Bowers - 12 and Moe Martin - DNP.

vs. Copper State, AZ 77-51: Denard Abraham - DNP, Gerald Brown - 14, Tyler Smith - 14, Jesse Brooks - 5, Laronja Owens - 7, Richard Dorsey - 16, Mike Popoko - 15,Will Bowers - 6 and Moe Martin - 0.

vs. Mississippi Rise and Shine 77-62: Denard Abraham - DNP, Gerald Brown - 29, Tyler Smith - 22, Jesse Brooks - 2, Laronja Owens - 2, Richard Dorsey - 9, Mike Popoko - 8,Will Bowers - 5 and Moe Martin - 0.

Final Eight vs. Fairfax Stars 64-52: Denard Abraham - DNP, Gerald Brown - 25, Tyler Smith - 20, Jesse Brooks - 4, Laronja Owens - 2, Richard Dorsey - 11, Mike Popoko - 0,Will Bowers - 2 and Moe Martin - 0.

Final Four vs. Charlotte Nets 78-69: Denard Abraham - DNP, Gerald Brown - 24, Tyler Smith - 18, Jesse Brooks - 0, Laronja Owens - 3, Richard Dorsey - 11, Mike Popoko - 10,Will Bowers - 12 and Moe Martin - 0.

Championship vs. NJ Playaz 60-72: Denard Abraham - DNP, Gerald Brown - 9, Tyler Smith - 19, Jesse Brooks - 2, Laronja Owens - 16, Richard Dorsey - 6, Mike Popoko - 2,Will Bowers - 6 and Moe Martin - 0.

You can find additional information regarding the TOC at the following link:

http://www.bobgibbons.net/secure/NewsPub/News/Stories/2002/05/27/102254208215.html

May 22, 2002

The Bob Gibbons TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS is coming up May 24-26 and the Baltimore Select 17 under team will be participating. It is being held at the campuses of University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, North Carolina State and Duke University. The schedule for the Baltimore Select team at the TOC can be found at the following website:

http://www.bobgibbons.net/secure/NewsPub/News/Stories/2002/05/20/102191702514.html

Roster for the TOC:

Laronja Owens - PG/Annapolis HS, Gerald Brown - SG/Frederick Douglas HS, Tyler Smith - SG/Frederick Douglas HS, Derek Brooks - PG/Frederick Douglas HS, Jesse Brooks - PG/Archbishop Spaulding HS, Joshua Johnson - SF/Annapolis HS, Matt Stevenson - SF/Towson Catholic, Mike Popoko - SF/McDonogh HS, Richard Dorsey - PF/Frederick Douglas HS, Denard Abraham - C/Notre Dame Academy, Will Bowers - C/Archbishop Spaulding HS

May 15, 2002

The Baltimore Select Team fared well in the Third Annual Southern Invitational at the University of Virginia this past weekend. Tyler Smith, part of Baltimore Select's strong guard rotation, made the Southern Invitational All Tournament Team. The team went 3-0 in pool play and started the playoffs with an impressive win against a gritty Raleigh Heat team. After the Heat win, the Select team faced a long time Adidas rival, the Tim Thomas Playaz (Gold) team. The game was a tight throughout until with six minutes left, their press turned the tides and the Select team turned the ball over three straight possessions and the Playaz took a five point lead up to a double digit lead in less than a minute. It was a difficult task getting back into after the costly turnovers. The Select team had the momentum going into this quarterfinal game and played a great weekend of basketball.

Box Scores for he Southern Invitational:

vs. Susquehena Valley 112-84: Denard Abraham - 9, Gerald Brown - 21, Tyler Smith - 12, Jesse Brooks - 6, Derek Brooks - 2, Matt Stevenson - 8, Laronja Owens - 7, Richard Dorsey - 14, Mike Popoko - 6, Josh Johnson - 12 and Will Bowers - 15.

vs. Richmond Metro 83-81: Denard Abraham - 10, Gerald Brown - 20, Tyler Smith - 23, Jesse Brooks - 0, Derek Brooks - 0, Matt Stevenson - 2, Laronja Owens - 10, Richard Dorsey - 11, Mike Popoko - 0, Josh Johnson - 0 and Will Bowers - 8.

vs. Durham Disciples 89-52: Denard Abraham - 10, Gerald Brown - 17, Tyler Smith - 17, Jesse Brooks - 3, Derek Brooks - 2, Matt Stevenson - 7, Laronja Owens - 5, Richard Dorsey - 6, Mike Popoko - 2, Josh Johnson - 10 and Will Bowers - 10.

vs. Raleigh Heat 90-72: Denard Abraham - 0, Gerald Brown - 19, Tyler Smith - 18, Jesse Brooks - 4, Derek Brooks - 0, Matt Stevenson - 0, Laronja Owens - 19, Richard Dorsey - 11, Mike Popoko - 2, Josh Johnson - 11 and Will Bowers - 6.

vs. Tim Thomas Playaz (Gold) 70-85: Denard Abraham - 4, Gerald Brown - 21, Tyler Smith - 28, Jesse Brooks - 2, Derek Brooks - 0, Matt Stevenson - 0, Laronja Owens - 6, Richard Dorsey - 6, Mike Popoko - 0, Josh Johnson - 3 and Will Bowers - 0.

http://www.hoopgroup.com/Amateur/Southern/17s.asp

The team has to regroup and get ready for the exhibition game this coming Saturday, May 18, 2002, in the preliminary game at 6:00 pm against another long time rival, DC's Assault at the Towson Center. The main event is going to be the And One All Stars vs. The Baltimore All Stars. It should be an exciting night of Basketball.

The SOUTHERN INVITATIONAL is coming up May 10-12 and the Baltimore Select 17 under team will be participating. It is being held at the University of Virginia. This is going to be another great opportunity for the team to show off their skills against great competition. The schedule for the Baltimore Select team at the Southern Invitational can be found at the following website:

http://www.hoopgroup.com/Amateur/Southern/17s.asp

Roster for the SOUTHERN INVITATIONAL:

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