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2007
ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL HOOP FESTIVAL
Presented by Southeast
Basketball Academy (SEBA)
We would like to thank
the 10 participating high schools, their coaches and players,
media outlets, event sponsors, and Atlanta area
basketball fans who helped make the 1st Annual SEBA Atlanta Hoop
Festival a fantastic success!!!
Please check below for
game results, outstanding performers, and links to Media coverage
of the event.
Event Overview: This one day High School
Invitational will
feature 10 Top Boys High school teams from throughout the Metro
Atlanta area matching up in five highly competitive games. The
field of teams for the event has been set (listed below) and we
are looking forward to a tremendous display of high school
basketball featuring some of Georgia's top teams, coaches, and
players.
Date:
Saturday - December 22, 2007
Venue: Cobb County Civic Center
528 South Marietta Parkway; Marietta, GA
30060
Click Here For Directions to Civic Center
Tickets: On Sale day of
event at the Civic Center Box Office
$8 for adults; $5 for students; children under 5 are free
Note: Tickets are good for all 5 games throughout the day
Game Schedule:
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Time |
Away |
vs. |
Home |
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1:45 p.m. |
Morgan County (47) |
vs. |
Osborne (67) |
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3:15 p.m. |
Blessed Trinity (60) |
vs. |
Etowah (57) |
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5:00 p.m. |
Central Gwinnett (67) |
vs. |
Walton (88) |
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6:30 p.m. |
Shiloh (50) |
vs. |
North Cobb (48) |
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8:00 p.m. |
Cherokee (37) |
vs. |
McEachern (40) |
"Most Outstanding Players" For Each Game
Morgan County vs. Osborne
DJ Calhoun (6' 6, Forward,
Morgan County) - 11 pts.; 12 rebounds
Rico Spears (6' 3, Wing,
Osborne) - 25 pts.; 6 rebounds
Blessed Trinity vs. Etowah
Arris Brundidge (6' 4,
Wing, Blessed Trinity) - 20 Pts.; 8 rebounds
Tyler Cerone (5' 10, PG, Blessed
Trinity) - 13 pts.; 5 assists
Tyler Blackwell (6' 6', Forward,
Etowah) - 11 pts.; 10 rebounds
Central Gwinnett vs. Walton
Glen Rice Jr.(6' 4, SG, Walton)
- 19 pts.; 8 rebounds, 7 assists
Kyle Putkonen (6' 3, SG, Walton)
- 22 points
Devonta' White (5' 11, PG,
Central Gwinnett) - 18 Pts.; 4 assists
Brian Williams (6' 0, Guard,
Central Gwinnett) - 18 pts.; 3 steals
Shiloh vs. North Cobb
Delta Leonard (6' 4, Wing,
Shiloh) - 12 points; 4 steals
Zach Lurry (5' 11, PG, Shiloh) -
13 points; 4 assists
Cameron Whigham (6' 3, Forward,
Shiloh) - 13 points; 7 rebounds
Evan Snelling (6' 4, Wing, North
Cobb) - 10 points; 9 rebounds
Cherokee vs. McEachern:
Trae Golden (6' 2, Guard,
McEachern) - 21 pts; (10-10 FT); 3 steals
Darius Garrett (6' 8, Forward,
McEachern) - 12 points; 8 rebounds
Chase Waters (5' 9, PG,
Cherokee) - 11 Points; 4 steals
Mike Kvam (6' 3, SG, Cherokee) -
10 points
Media Coverage of the Event:
"County
Teams Get Festive for Invite" (Dec. 22,
Written by Carlton D. White, Marietta Daily Journal)
"Cherokee,
Etowah part of 10-team festival of area high school programs"
(Dec. 21, Carten Cordell, Cherokee Tribune)
"SEBA Hoop Festival To Tip-Off This Year"
(Nov.8, Justin Young, Georgia Hoops)
"Central
Gwinnett no match for Walton marksmen"
(Dec. 23, Greg Oshust, Marietta Daily Journal)
"Lurry's
basket gives Shiloh Overtime win"
(Dec. 23, Gwinnett Daily Post)
"North
Cobb falls to Shiloh in OT" (Dec.
23, Marietta Daily Journal)
"McEachern
staves off Cherokee’s bid" (Dec. 23,
Carten Cordell, Marietta Daily Journal)
"Osborne
wins romp over Morgan County" (Dec.
23, Adam Carrington, Marietta Journal)
"Etowah
falls just short in upset bid" (Dec.
23, Cherokee Tribune)
Preview Information on participating teams:
Blessed Trinity Catholic
Central Gwinnett
Cherokee
Etowah
McEachern
Morgan County
North Cobb
Osborne
Shiloh
Walton
Blessed Trinity Catholic
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Mascot: |
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Titans |
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Head Coach: |
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Brian Marks |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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Jamie Wagner, Tim Rountree, and Mark Moses |
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2006-07 Record: |
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21-6 |
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Top Players: |
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Jordan Callahan (5' 11, Guard, 2008); Tyler Cerone (5'10, Guard, 2008);
Ryan Aquino (6' 7, Forward, 2008); Arris Brundidge (6' 3,
Wing, 2009)
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Team Overview: |
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The
Titans have a talented and experienced team; returning four starters from team which went 21-6 last season and was
ranked #6 in Class AAA. Coach Marks has a variety of weapons
at his disposal. The talented backcourt duo of Jordan Callahan
and Tyler Cerone will lead the attack. Callahan, who was an
All-State Honorable mention pick as a junior, is a quick guard
with the ability to hurt teams off the dribble. Cerone is a
heady and tough floor leader who is an excellent set up man
and three point shooter. The 6' 7 Aquino adds size and
versatility up front. He is a good rebounder and has nice
midrange shooting touch. Junior Arris Brundidge is a high potential junior with
good athleticism. He plays with excellent energy and is
very good in transition and on the offensive boards.
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Central Gwinnett
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Mascot: |
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Black Knights |
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Head Coach: |
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David Allen |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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Adam Griffin and
Roger Breda |
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2006-07 Record: |
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17-11 |
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Top Players: |
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DeVonta'
White (5' 11, PG, 2010); Prinz Barimah (6'0, SG, 2009);
Azuibuke Ekwueme (6' 1, SG, 2008); Joe Jackson (6' 5, Forward,
2008) |
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Team Overview: |
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Central Gwinnett
did graduate several of their top players from a season ago
while also losing a key player to a transfer situation.
However, the cupboard is not bare for Coach David Allen and
his Black Knight squad. Sophomore DeVonta' White, who started
and played well last year as a freshman, is one of the top
Point Guards in Georgia's Class of 2010. Junior Prinz Barimah
is ready to make his mark with an increased role and Seniors
Azuibuke Ekwueme and Joe Jackson will add senior leadership
and ability. Look for Central to be a tough matchup for
opponents. |
Cherokee
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Mascot: |
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Warriors |
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Head Coach: |
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Roger Kvam |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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Gerald Sharpe, Andy Hall, and
Chris Marcusky |
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2006-07 Record: |
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25-4 |
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Top Players: |
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Ryan Fleming (5' 9, PG, 2009);
Shawn Kemp (6' 9, Forward, 2009); Chase Waters (5' 10, PG,
2008) |
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Team Overview: |
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Over the past several seasons,
Coach Roger Kvam has established the Cherokee Program as one
of top overall programs in Georgia. This season's team will be
no exception, as the Warriors are expected to be among the
State's Elite Class AAAA teams. Ryan Fleming is a cat quick
and smooth lead guard who has the dual ability to set up
teammates and score on his own. Shawn Kemp (the son of the
former NBA All-Star of the same name) is a young developing
big man with strong upside potential. Senior Chase
Waters has excellent speed and plays with a non stop motor. He
thrives in the open court and can cause havoc on defense. Look
out for 6' 3 Sophomore Guard Michael Kvam to make an impact as
well. |
Etowah
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Mascot: |
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Eagles |
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Head Coach: |
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Don Hurlburt |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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Trip Holton, Billy Hamilton, and
Brett Pinckard |
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2006-07 Record: |
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13-16 |
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Top Players: |
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Ben Stone (6' 5, Small Forward,
2008); Zach Okerblad (6' 6, Forward, 2008); Zach Moore (6'0,
SG, 2008); Spencer Poer (6' 3, PG, 2008); Tyler Blackwell (6'
6, Forward, 2008) |
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Team Overview: |
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Since his arrival at Etowah, Head
Coach Don Hurlburt has shaped the Eagles into one of the
better
programs in the Metro Atlanta area. Etowah has advanced to the
State Playoffs the past 3 seasons while also producing an
impressive number of players who have gone on to play at the
college level. This year's squad will rely heavily on a strong
core of experienced and skilled seniors. Ben Stone led the
team in scoring last year at 13 PPG and was named 1st team
All-County. 6' 6 Forward Zach Okerblad is a workhorse inside
who rebounds and defends well. Shooting Guard Zach Moore is a
tough and physical guard with the ability to light it up from
beyond the 3-Point arc. Look for Spencer Poer to also be a key
contributor on the perimeter and 6' 6' Tyler Blackwell to
bring added strength down low.
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McEachern
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Mascot: |
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Indians |
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Head Coach: |
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Nick Chaykowsky |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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Mike
Thompson, Michael Taylor, Joel White, Assamee Asad |
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2006-07 Record: |
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23-4 |
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Top Players: |
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Trae Golden (6'
3, CG, 2010); Darrius Garrett (6' 8, Forward, 2008); Kadeem
Batts (6' 8, Forward, 2009); Josh Brown (5' 10, PG, 2008);
Lazbri Akpuchukwu (6' 6, Forward, 2008); Aliounne Diouf (6' 5,
Wing, 2009) |
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Team Overview: |
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McEachern has one
of the most talented lineups in Georgia (and in the entire
Southeastern Region for that matter). Despite graduating 4
seniors who signed college scholarships, the Indians have
re-loaded and are expected to challenge for the Class AAAAA
Georgia State Championship Title. Leading the way for Coach
Chaykowsky's Indians will be
Sophomore Guard Trae Golden, who is ranked as one of the
Nation's Top 10 prospects in the Class of 2010. The super
talented guard has already verbally committed to Ohio State
and is expected to be among Georgia's top players this season
regardless of class. Senior Guard Josh Brown will start at the
other guard spot, giving McEachern one of the best backcourts
in the State. Brown is extremely quick and has explosive
leaping ability which he uses to attack the basket.
McEachern has two
twin towers inside whom are excellent interior players. 6' 8
Darrius Garrett has committed to play next year at the
University of Richmond while 6' 8 Kadeem Batts is one of
Georgia's Top 2009 prospects and is receiving
significant attention from Major College programs. 6' 6 Senior
Lazbri Akpuchukwu will bring added size and rebounding
strength to the frontcourt while the versatile talents of
athletic 6' 5 Junior Alioune Diouf will be fun to watch.
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Morgan County
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Mascot: |
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Bulldogs |
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Head Coach: |
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Charlemagne Gibbons |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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Jonathan Nelson |
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2006-07 Record: |
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15-10 |
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Top Players: |
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DJ Calhoun (6' 5, Forward,
2008); CJ Benford (6' 1, Guard, 2008); Roy Smith (6' 4,
Forward, 2011) |
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Team Overview: |
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Coach Charlemagne Gibbons returns
4 starters from last year's squad which advanced to the State
Playoffs. The "Big Dog" for the Bulldogs will be 6' 5 Senior
Forward DJ Calhoun. Calhoun was a Class AA All-State selection
last season averaging 18 PPG, 11 rebounds, and 3 block per
game. He is definitely an unsigned senior for college coaches
to keep an eye on. Senior Guard CJ Benford hopes to build on
the very solid Junior season he had last season, where he was
named to the All Region team. Promising 2011 Prospect Roy
Smith has played exceptionally well in the early season for a
freshman; averaging close to a double-double. With continued
development, the 6' 4 Smith has the potential to be a big time
player in the future.
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North Cobb
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Mascot: |
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Warriors |
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Head Coach: |
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Terry Gorsuch |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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Ray Tucker, Van Jacobs, David Welch, and
Cam Fitch |
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2006-07 Record: |
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19-10 |
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Top Players: |
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Evan Snelling (6' 3, Wing, 2008); Tiek
Fields (6' 3, Wing, 2008); Brian Mayr (5' 10, Guard, 2008);
Matt Roark (6' 6, Forward, 2008); Jordan Jones (6' 3, Wing,
2010) |
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Team Overview: |
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While the year and personnel may change
from season to season; it is pretty much a given that North
Cobb's Boys team is going to be well coached, disciplined, and
successful under Head Coach Terry Gorsuch. Over the past
several seasons North Cobb hasn't had a collection of high
profile players nor tremendous size. However the have utilized
excellent team defense and team chemistry to become a
perennial State Playoff Team. This year's squad returns three
talented starters who were main ingrediants in the Warrior's
advancement to the Sweet Sixteen round of last season's Class
AAAAA State Tournament. 6' 3 Senior Evan Snelling, who was
named 1st Team All-County by the Cobb County Tip Off Club last
season, is the Warrior's top player. Snelling plays with
tremendous intensity, athleticism, and is very versatile,
allowing him to play and guard all five positions on the floor
well. He is one of the top unsigned seniors in Georgia's Class
of 2008. Tiek Fields and Brian Mayr are ready to step into
leading roles as seniors. 6' 6 Matt Roark is a very good
rebounder and runs the floors extremely well for his size.
Roark is also a blue chip quarterback on the football
gridiron. Young 6' 3 sophomore Jordan Jones is also expected
to be a major contributor. |
Osborne
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Mascot: |
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Cardinals |
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Head Coach: |
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John Jenkins |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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2006-07 Record: |
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Top Players: |
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Team Overview: |
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Shiloh
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Mascot: |
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Generals |
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Head Coach: |
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Don Einolf |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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2006-07 Record: |
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Top Players: |
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Team Overview: |
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Walton
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Mascot: |
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Raiders |
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Head Coach: |
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Joe Goydish |
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Assistant Coaches: |
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Ben Kitzrow, Jim Satalin, and
Richard Stapleton |
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2006-07 Record: |
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17-10 |
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Top Players: |
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Glen Rice Jr. (6' 4, SG, 2009);
Marcus Fondon (5' 9, PG, 2008); Kyle Putkonen (6' 3, Wing,
2008); Gmitri Rice (6' 2, CG, 2010) |
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Team Overview: |
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Coach Joe Goydish's club has
several key players returning from squad which won 17 games a
year ago and just narrowly missed the State Tournament while
competing in the very tough Region 6-AAAAA. 6' 4 Glen Rice Jr.
will lead the way for the Raiders. Rice averaged 19PPG, 5
Assists, and 7 Boards per game in a terrific sophomore
campaign last season which earned him 2nd Team All-Cobb County
honors. Rice, who has tremendous upside potential, has added
some physical strength in the off-season and will be a
multi-faceted threat to all opponents. Senior Point Guard
Marcus Fondon brings steady floor leadership as evidenced by
his 4.7 assists per game and 3/1 assist to turnover ratio.
Kyle Putkonen is a
very good outside shooter from the beyond the arc. Be on the
lookout for sophomore Gmitri Rice to make some noise. The
younger Rice is an excellent athlete and has the ability to be
a lock down defender for the Raiders. |
Event Sponsors
We would like to recognize and thank our
valued sponsors for supporting the 2007 SEBA Atlanta Hoop
Festival:
Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
2475 Barrett Creek Parkway
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Marietta, GA 30066 ●
Ph: (770) 429-9019
Website:
www.TexasRoadhouse.com
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Ph: (404) 250-KIDS
Website:
www.choa.org
Mike's Trophies and Awards
3073 Cherokee
Street
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Kennesaw, GA 30144 ●
Ph: (770)
428-3081
Chick-Fil-A
Barrett Pkwy Location and Town
Center Mall in Kennesaw
Managing Partner:
Ralph Stephens
Website:
www.ChickFila.com
McEachern High School Booster Club
An extra Special Thanks goes
out to McEachern High School and their Head Boys Coach Nick
Chaykowski for his outstanding support of the event.
Contact Info
All questions regarding the event, including
media requests, should be directed to:
Event Director: William LoPresti
Phone: (404) 435-6819
Email: WLoPresti@southeastbasketballacademy.com
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