The story grows
La Lumiere High School in Indiana was the first, now St Benedicts Prep (NJ) has also cancelled its game and Oak Hill Academy did the same. Each of these schools had Spire Institute on their schedule, each has now cancelled games scheduled with the Ohio school. This series of events occurred after it became known LeMelo Ball had enrolled at Spire.
La Lumiere High School in Indiana was the first, now St Benedicts Prep (NJ) has also cancelled its game and Oak Hill Academy did the same. Each of these schools had Spire Institute on their schedule, each has now cancelled games scheduled with the Ohio school. This series of events occurred after it became known LeMelo Ball had enrolled at Spire.
Each of the schools was contacted but
offered a “no comment” on the
question of Ball. This is an
ever-evolving story and we must wait and see how it eventually turns out. According to MaxPreps Ball is listed as a senior at Spire, he began high school
at Chino Hills (CA) but father LaVar withdrew him from school. He and older brother LiAngelo spent last year
in Lithuania playing for a professional team in that nation.
Early signing
period
We are into the early signing period in college basketball which began November 14, it ends November 21. Mizzou begins by signing Tray Jackson a 6-foot 8 inch forward who originally committed to Minnesota. He later changed his mind deciding on Mizzou which had been involved in seeking his services previously. On Wednesday Jackson signed his letter of intent, this Detroit native is enrolled at Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita.
We are into the early signing period in college basketball which began November 14, it ends November 21. Mizzou begins by signing Tray Jackson a 6-foot 8 inch forward who originally committed to Minnesota. He later changed his mind deciding on Mizzou which had been involved in seeking his services previously. On Wednesday Jackson signed his letter of intent, this Detroit native is enrolled at Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita.
In St. Louis 6-foot 2-inch combo guard Mario McKinney signed
his letter of intent later in the day. There
is one remaining scholarship for 2019, Mizzou with only 3 seniors on the roster
has only one opening for a team heavily laden with underclassmen. Also, back next season will be Jontay Porter,
the 6-11 Porter is recovering from surgery so how much and how good he plays is
unknown at this point
This from yesterday
I guess I should have expected a push-back from the new AP Top 25 poll. After all we are in the backyard of Kansas basketball on the Missouri side of State Line Road. One of the sports talk radio host interviewed a writer on several topics. The last portion dealt with Kansas dropping from number one to number two in the latest poll, this writer although he covers Kansas basketball had no issue with it and informed the host of that fact. The host based his argument on Kansas beating Top 10 Michigan State, here is the takeaway in my view.
This from yesterday
I guess I should have expected a push-back from the new AP Top 25 poll. After all we are in the backyard of Kansas basketball on the Missouri side of State Line Road. One of the sports talk radio host interviewed a writer on several topics. The last portion dealt with Kansas dropping from number one to number two in the latest poll, this writer although he covers Kansas basketball had no issue with it and informed the host of that fact. The host based his argument on Kansas beating Top 10 Michigan State, here is the takeaway in my view.
Duke thumping perennial NCAA powerhouse Kentucky 118-84 must have impressed the
voters more than Kansas beating Michigan State 92-87. I’ve stated in the past
these polls literally mean nothing until tournament time. Polls are good for the fans and alumni of a university. If I had to provide you a percentage on what
impacts a prospect. Funny this host
almost contradicted himself, he began to list the games Villanova lost leading
up to its NCAA championship run. In
closing all I can say to him or anyone else relax, lets allow the season to
play out and then its tournament time.
Rucker
All that’s required for you to state is Rucker, basketball aficionados will be able to define exactly what you are talking about. As for others its Holcombe Rucker Park or simply Rucker Park, a legendary basketball court in Harlem New York at 155th Street and Frederick Douglas Boulevard. The Who’s Who of the basketball world have played on this famous outdoor venue whether they were NBA or playground legends. Wilt Chamberlain, Connie Hawkins, Dr. J. and Tiny Archibald once soared on the court at Rucker. More recently Rucker has witnessed Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Stephon Marbury and Vince Carter exhibit their basketball skill. Rucker’s history has been rich with playground legends, guys who but a few never made it to college or the NBA.
All that’s required for you to state is Rucker, basketball aficionados will be able to define exactly what you are talking about. As for others its Holcombe Rucker Park or simply Rucker Park, a legendary basketball court in Harlem New York at 155th Street and Frederick Douglas Boulevard. The Who’s Who of the basketball world have played on this famous outdoor venue whether they were NBA or playground legends. Wilt Chamberlain, Connie Hawkins, Dr. J. and Tiny Archibald once soared on the court at Rucker. More recently Rucker has witnessed Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant, Stephon Marbury and Vince Carter exhibit their basketball skill. Rucker’s history has been rich with playground legends, guys who but a few never made it to college or the NBA.
Their names are in the annals of many epic Rucker court
battles, Pee Wee Kirkland, Earl “The
Goat” Manigault, and Herman “Helicopter”
Knowings along with Rafer “Skip to my
Lou” Alston. As for the helicopter nickname
that might be obvious, many claim the 6-foot 7-inch Knowings leaped and grabbed
a quarter which had been placed on top of the backboard. We’ve heard that same story only it was the
Goat who snatched the coinage down. Whoever
did it or if it’s only an urban myth that would have been a leap of at least 13
feet. As for Dr. J. it was said the day he
played it was standing room only, there are photos of patrons who climbed trees
on the outside portion of the court to see the doctor soar.
