Baltimore Regional Adidas Jr Phenom Camp

June 29, 2005

It's Camp Time!!!

Congratulations to the Select atheletes that have either been chosen to go off to the Adidas Camps in Atlanta and we would also like to congratulate the Select kids that chose to sign up and go to the Eastern Invitational Camp in New Jersey.

June 27, 2005

Select looses in the Finals of the BET Pro-AM

Select plays in this yearly event sponsored by BET. This year Select was attempting to get back to there winning ways from 2003 where they won this Championship. This year the teams in this event where some annual foes such as NY Panthers, TT Playaz and DC Assault; and there where some new faces such as Team I-270, Philly Crusaders, BABC and another team from Buffalo. Select was matched up against the playaz for our first game where we won 76-70. In the final four match up we played BABC in a close match that went down to the wire with Nate Irby hitting 2 free throws with no time left and Select winning 72-71. In the Cahmpionship Game we played a famliar face with Coach Schofield's Philly Lutheran summer team (Philly Crusaders). This was a tough battle with Select holding a good lead at half being up by 10. Philly came out and had a great 9-0 run to start off the third quarter and at that point the lead went back and forth for the duration of the game. Philly had too much rebounding power and Select took ill advised shots at the end where Philly stretched the lead to six and won 76-70 over Select. Next up for Select will be the Playaz Ball July 14-15 at Seton Hall University.

June 18, 2005

Jackson heading to Prince Avenue Prep in South Carolina

The 7'0 center from Aberdeen HS will be attending Prince Avenue Prep next year to work on his strenght and to get the qualifying scores for college. Robbie had to get everything straight about his premature verbal committment to Villanova and let perspective coached know that his recruiting is now WIDE OPEN!!! Many prep schools where looking for this back-to-the-basket centers abilities, Robbie decided that South Carolina would be good for him because he enjoyed talking with Coach Knight and he is closer to some of his family who lives in South Carolina. Robbie will be joining Prince Avneue to take a few classes beginning in August. Congratulations and good luck!!!

June 12, 2005

Select wins the Family Inc tournament at PGCC

The Family Inc runs a tournament at Prince Georges Community College where teams such as Select and Virginia Squires played in an 8 game double elimination set-up. The Select team used this to continue to gel and get tuned up for the BET Pro-Am at George Washington University coming at the end of the month. Select fared well by winning all three games and capturing the title vs. the Faifax Stars. "It was a great time to continue to develop together and set up rotations" stated Coach Bowden. This is the second championship in as many weeks for the Select team as they want to continue the winning ways at the BET Pro-AM coming June 24-26 at George Washington University.

June 2, 2005

Harris heading to Winchendon Academy

Catholic League Co-Player of the Year Ricky Harris will be attending Winchendon Prep school next season. Harris will take this opportunity to get stronger and also to work on his academics. There were a few possiblilities for Ricky regarding which prep school to go to, but he is following in fellow Baltimore stand out Kenny Minor who also attended Winchendon and he fared well eventually signing with Manhattan. Ricky has been playing exceptionally good for the Select team this spring/summer. He has adjusted his game because he is playing with a team full of good players, similar to what he will see in college. Ricky has proven that he can score at all levels by playing great at the Kingwood Classic in Houston this spring, the Adidas Memorial Day Classic at University of Maryland and getting on the All Tourament Team at the BET Pro-Am. Ricky has received many calls from potential schools because of his exceptioanl play so far and July that trend should continue. Congratualtions Ricky, good luck!!!

May 31, 2005

Baltimore Select brings home the Championship at the 2005 Adidas Memorial Day Classic

The Select 17U team won teh Adidas Memorial Day Classic held at teh Comcast Center on the campus of the University of Maryland with a victory over the Michigan Mustangs 67-58 in the Cahmpionship game. Select defeateda strong Houston Superstars team in the final four with only 6 players and "an exceptional 3-2 defense" according to Coach Goodie. The team was lead by Baltimore City Player of the Year and 1st Team All Metro player Rodney Spruill. "Spruill was by far one of the best players in the tournament" stated Jeff Bowden. "We couldn't have done it without him." In addition to Spruill, Select had a strong guaplay from Co-Catholic League Player of the Year Ricky Harris, Jermaine Cooper and Nate Irby. Sgawn Alexander, who is now in his second tournament with Select, was a definite inside/outside threat despite havinga slight back problem. Chris Moore was at the top of that 3-2 zone and with his 7 foot wing spand, it made it difficult for the Houston team to get into there offense. "Delano Johnson was the most intimidating person on the floor throughout the tournament; his reboundinga nd physical play was invaluable" said Jeff Bowden. "We are finally starting to gel as a team and everyone is playing their roles and contributing to the total team concept" stated Coach Goodie.

vs. Utah Pump & Run 55-54(W)
Rodney Spruill 15, Nate Irby DNP, Chris Moore 2, Ricky Harris 14, Brandon Driver 5, Robbie Jackson DNP, Jermaine Cooper 0, Delano Johnson DNP, Shawn Alexander 8, Reggie Holmes 11

vs. Philly MJC 61-41(W)
Rodney Spruill 10, Nate Irby 9, Chris Moore 2, Ricky Harris 15, Brandon Driver 6, Robbie Jackson 2, Jermaine Cooper 9, Delano Johnson 2, Shawn Alexander 6, Reggie Holmes DNP

vs. Augusta Playaz Forfeit (W)

Playoffs Elite 8:

vs. Talahassee Wildcats 69-57(W)
Rodney Spruill 15, Nate Irby 4, Chris Moore 4, Ricky Harris 26, Brandon Driver 4, Robbie Jackson 0, Jermaine Cooper 8, Delano Johnson 8, Shawn Alexander 0, Reggie Holmes DNP

Final Four:

vs. Houston Superstars 54-46 (W)
Rodney Spruill 17, Nate Irby 9, Chris Moore 7, Ricky Harris DNP, Brandon Driver DNP, Robbie Jackson 6, Jermaine Cooper DNP, Delano Johnson 4, Shawn Alexander 8, Reggie Holmes DNP

Championship

vs. Michigam Mustangs 67-59 (W)
Rodney Spruill 17, Nate Irby 9, Chris Moore 2, Ricky Harris 2, Brandon Driver 2, Robbie Jackson 9, Jermaine Cooper 18, Delano Johnson 2, Shawn Alexander 5, Reggie Holmes DNP

May 17, 2005

Baltimore Select is bringing the Adidas Jr. Phenom Camp to Baltimore

Baltimore Select is partnering with the Adidas Jr. Phenom Camp by bringing the camp to Baltimore to showcase rising 5th(2013), 6th(2012)& 7th(2011) Grade boys from the Baltimore metroploitan area. The Camp will take place October 15-17 at McDonogh High School. Registration will be limited to first come first serve; the camp will cost $195 for each participant. There will be scouts there to evaluate the kids in each age group and the MVP's of each age group will automatically get an invitation to the 2006 Adidas Jr. Phenom Camp in San Diego California courtesy of Baltimore Select. For more information you can contact John Bowden via email.

May 10, 2005

Baltimore Select 14U team places 4th in Maryland AAU

In its first year competing in the Maryland AAU 14U Division the Select team placed 4th in the 2005 AAU's and qualified for teh 14U Nationals August 1st-8th in Orlando, Florida. Throughout the tournament the team was lead by Adam Johnson, Joshua Selby, Xavier Drake, Tevin Mackey and Ben McConnell. Congratulations to the Select 14U team!!!

May 10 , 2005

Bentalou Bombers have continued success in the 2005 Maryland AAU Tournament

The Bentalou Bombers did it again in the younger age divisions of the Maryland AAU's by placing 1st in the 8U, 9U, 10U and 11U Divisions. By placing first in each divsion the Bentalou program has qualified for the Nationals in each of those age groupslater this summer. Congratulations to the Bentalou Bomber Program!!! To see who won each age group you can see this link to our friends over a BmoreHoops.

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