Monday, May 12, 2008

Basketball Spotlight MDC Preview and Schedule: 10U Division


The Baby Ballerz will be well represented in the 10U bracket. There’s some heavy hitters from New York and New Jersey will be taking the floor. Here’s a breakdown of the teams, their pools and two day schedule.
Team Battle: The reigning NJ State Champs come in with a lot of swagger after winning the State title and Riverside Church tourney. They have some good guard play and are well coached. Tyus Battle has a chance to be special.

New Heights NYC: New Heights made it to the finals for the MLK and had a good showing at both Team Kobe Dream Classic and Riverside Tourney. They will be ready to do battle once the tourney kicks off.

KBR: Made some noise in the NJ State Tourney reaching the Final Four. They’re now out for respect and would love to knock off some of the heavy weights in this field.

FACES: Rob’s Cole squad was runner ups in the states and had the title in control in the first half. The winners of the MLK Classic seem to have revenge on the minds and a tourney victory at the MDC should grant them some props.

Playtime Basketball: These guys seem like a live bunch of players. It will be real interesting to see what they have going on once the ball is thrown up.

Long Island Lightning: The Lightning is coming in as the sleeper in this bracket. They have a heavy program rep but I haven’t heard much about this particular team.

Riverside Church: The NYC powerhouse from the past seems to be rebuilding their programs through their young squads. They have a serious rep and will be looking to win the crown especially after falling to Team Battle by 1 in the own tourney.

Asbury Park Rec.: One thing is certain is that AP REC. will come to play. They have some serious pressure defense and have the comfort of playing in their home area.

Pool A
1. FACES
2. Asbury Park REC
3. Playtime Basketball
4. Riverside Church

Pool B
1. Team Battle
2. KBR
3. LI Lightning
4. New Heights NYC


Saturday Schedule 5/24

9:00 AM A1-A2 OSA 1
9:00 AM B1-B2 OSA 2
10:15 AM A3-A4 OSA 1
10:15 AM B3-B4 OSA 2
2:00 PM A1-A3 REBS 1
2:00 PM A2-A4 REBS 2
2:00 PM B1-B3 REBS 3
2:00 PM B2-B4 REBS 4

Sunday Schedule 5/25

9:00 AM A1-A4 OSA 1
9:00 AM A2-A3 OSA 2
10:15 AM B1-B4 OSA 1
10:15 AM B2-B3 OSA 2
3:15 PM 1ST A – 2ND B REBS 1 (SEMIFINAL)
3:15 PM 1ST B- 2ND A REBS 2 (SEMIFINAL)
5:45 PM 10U CHAMPIONSHIP

OSA-
Ocean Sports Academy
1750 Brielle Ave Ocean, NJ 07712 (732)-493-4500
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Rebs-
Rebounds
1930 Heck Ave Neptune, NJ 07754 (732)-502-2255
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