March 30, 2009
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We Takin Over Tournament Recap
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17&U Champions Nike Team Takeover Black
Nike Team Takeover's "A" team defeated the "B" team as the two teams from the
same program squared off in the championship game. Let's take a look at some of
the key players.
Michael Gbinije 6'7" SG Nike Team Takeover Black
Despite being the only sophomore on the team , Gbinije pronounced
(Bin-a-Jay) is definitely the most well rounded player on the team. At 6'7" ,
Gbinije is a mismatch for opposing guards and should be a top 10 prospect
nationally in the class of 2011.
Ayodeji Egbeyemi 6'4" SG Nike Team Takeover
"Deji" is arguably one of the most athletic players in the country as we
witnessed some monstrous dunks from the Class of 2010 prospect. Has the ability
to knock down the outside shot as well , but however at 6'4" Egbeyemi must
develop better ball-handling skills.
Eugene McRory 6'7" PF Nike Team Takeover
Definitely one of the most-improved players in the gym this weekend , McRory
looks much more comfortable around the basket. offensively. Eugene seemed more
aggressive but must maintain that energy for the entire contest.
Skylar Jones 6'4" WF Nike Team Takeover Orange
Playing on Nike Team Takeover's "B" team Jones has emerged as a leader on
the squad. A kid that plays primarily in the paint with his high school (Mt.
Vernon) , adjusted well on the wing on the AAU circuit. Jones scored 30pts in a
win over Nike Baltimore Elite 17's , areas for improvement include shooting off
the dribble and on the ball defense.
Josh Selby 6'3" PG Nike Baltimore Elite
After missing the entire second half of the school year at Dematha , Selby
returned to the hardwood in the same dominating manner that he left with. Selby
has grown an inch , and despite being an athletic guard , the 2010 Tennessee
recruit is also very fundamental. Josh has the ability to take games over when
he is constantly attacking the basket and not relying too heavily on his outside
shot. Without a doubt still amongst the nation's elite.
Will Barton 6'6" SG Nike Baltimore Elite
A newcomer to the Baltimore Elite realms , but you wouldn't have been able
to tell as Barton's versatility makes it very easy to adjust to any team's style
of play. Will is a hungry guard , with a knack for scoring. Sat out with a minor
ankle injury in a semifinal loss to Team Takeover Orange , but until then looked
very well.
CJ Fair 6'7" WF Nike Baltimore Elite
CJ's first game back in nearly a year after tearing his ACL last summer.
Fair looked solid and definitely favored his knee in limited play. CJ showed
some positive signs averaging 11pts on Sunday. We are confident that Fair will
be back to his old ways in no time considering the progress made already.
Team Takeover Orange Wins 16's
Nike Team Takeover's 16&U Orange team is compiled of basically the entire
National Christian Academy roster. so when they took home the championship the
future looked brighter for a young but talented bunch of kids. Key Players
Jerrell Briggs 6'1" PG NCA
Kethan Savage 6'3" SG NCA
John Schoof 6'4" SG Team Takeover
James Bourne 6'7" PF Takeover
AJ English 6'2" SG Takeover
Julian Deboze 6'4" PG Takeover
15&U Championship Goes To Elite
The Nike Baltimore Elite 15&U team is poised for a very bright future as they
take home the crown at the We Takin Over Tournament defeating Petersburg Elite.
Elite is one of the deepest 15&U teams in the mid-Atlantic region.
Isaiah Miles 6'6" PF Nike Baltimore Elite
Miles is a kid with tremendous upside. The 6'6" power forward from the class of
2011 showed flashes of the type of player he could become as he knocked down an
occasional jumpshot. However at this stage of his career , the majority of
Isaiah's points come in the paint , shot-blocking is also a strength. The Sky is
the limit.
John Crowder 6'7" PF Nike Baltimore Elite
Crowder has improved his game , his hands look softer in the post and he is a
very good passer for a big-man. Depending on how bad he wants it , Crowder could
be a guy that has the offense ran through him , but it is way too early.
Kayel Locke 6'4" PF Nike Baltimore Elite
Locke had a great showing averaging 15pts throughout the tourney. Kayel has a
knack for scoring around the rim , areas for improvement is guard play and
perimeter shooting.
Julian Davis 6'0" PG Nike Baltimore Elite
Davis is a good pressure guard , fundamental and doesn't force the issue. Very
solid defensively.
Jamel Artis 6'5" WF Nike Baltimore Elite
Keyonte Potts 5'10" PG Nike Baltimore Elite
Cyrus Jones 5'10" PG Nike Baltimore Elite
Shakir Brown 6'5" SG Team Melo
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