USBasket.com All-ACPBL Awards 2011-12 - Jun 22, 2012
USBasket.com All-ACPBL 1st Team 2012
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Morgano
Bowie
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Cheatham
Konopka
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Player of the Year:Antoinne Morgano (6'5''-G/F-86) of Garden St. R. Guard of the Year:Darren Clark (6'0''-PG-89) of Beltway B. Forward of the Year:Kareem Corprew (6'6''-F-88) of Manhattan P. Center of the Year:Travis Hyman (7'0''-F/C-87) of Beltway B. Defensive Player of the Year:Rogers Barnes (6'4''-G/F-86) of Beltway B. Sixth Man Of The Year:Diedrick King (6'6''-F) of Hartford L. Executive Of The Year:John Wolfe (6'10''-C-88) of Bay Area Shuckers ACPBL Sportsmanship Award:William Modeste (6'1''-G-81) of Manhattan P. ACPBL Outstanding Community Service Award:Christian Villar (5'8''-G-84) of North Jersey P. Coach Of The Year :Dallas Comegys of Palmieri Jeans
With about 6 minutes left in the ACPBL championship game, with the Bombers up 10 points, Beltway Bombers CEO and Head Coach Chaz Dudley was heard telling his players that '2nd place sucks...you don't want that feeling. What are you prepared to do to win this chip?! Every possession now down the stretch is critical...we're playing as much the clock as we are them. Let's be brilliant on the basics, execute our sets, gang rebound, and finish.' The Beltway Bombers listened and closed out Palmieri Jeans Destroyers (Destroyers), 127-118, to win the 2011-2012 ACPBL Championship. The 'Bad Boys' Bombers trademark relentless pressure blitzing defense, multiple scoring options, and unselfish execution, enabled them to pull away in the 4th quarter.
Bombers had six of their nine players who scored in double figures, led by Cavell Johnson (6'8''-F-85, college: UMBC). The 6-8 F had 26 points, 15 rebounds, 6 blocks; and 3 steals, earning him championship game MVP honors. PG Joseph Flegler (6'0''-G-85, college: Savannah St.) added 29 points with 7 assists and 7 rebounds; 6-7 F Antonio Haymon (6'7''-F-88, college: Lee) dropped 25 points; 6-3 G Steven Miles (6'3''-G-81, college: American) added 11 points; and 6-5 SGBaby Shaq Hugh Jones (6'5''-G/F-80) had 10 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals. 6-4 SG Rogers Barnes (6'4''-G/F-86, college: Morgan St.) 6-3 G Myron Howe (6'1''-G-74) and 6-7 F Stacey Daniels (6'7''-F) were all very aggressive and productive on both ends as well. Bombers played with only nine players (missing PG Evan Martin (6'0''-PG-83, college: Wesley) and PF David Bailey (6'9''-F-83, college: Prince George CC)).
The championship game was what we expected, with two talented teams going at it...physical, competitive and hard-fought. With the Bombers trailing by as much as 15 points in the 2nd quarter, Coach Chaz had one of the most important time-outs all season. His message was clear and firm...'it's a marathon, not a sprint. Every team makes runs; this is theirs. Stay poised, extend our defense to force them to shoot contested jumpers, rebound and then attack the rim. Let's chip away and get their lead to single digits by the half'. Within a six minute window, the Bombers did much better than that, and had the game tied at the half, gaining all the momentum. With an evenly played 3rd quarter, the 4th quarter however belonged to the Bombers. Every timely steal, rebound, block shot, foul shot, bucket, and defensive stop was done by assorted Bombers players, to eventually secure the win.
Bombers PG Joseph Flegler said 'it was satisfying to sacrifice for one goal and then achieve it'. F Jamaal Wise knows that his team's strong chemistry had a lot to do with it's success 'the fact that we all are very cool with each other, and it carries over with us being unselfish on the court.'
The #2 seeded Bombers impressive playoff run began on April 29th when they defeated the Toms River Shooters by 31 points...117-86, led by Baby Shaq's triple-double of 27 points, 14 rebs and 10 assists. The Bombers then traveled to Hartford, Connecticut on May 4th (venue of ACPBL Final Four-Chip) to face the #3 seeded Hartford Lightning on Saturday evening. In a back & forth battle until the 4th quarter, the Bombers behind Hugh Jones, Joseph Flegler, Jamaal Wise, and Cavell Johnson, pushed their lead up to 10 points, and never let the Lightning come close again, winning, 130-122. 'The Lightning are a talented team. We wanted to get them in a catch-up mode in the 4th quarter, which would result in quick shots by them. Once we contested, boxed out, and rebounded, it would force them to foul us. We then had to make free throws down the stretch, which we did for the most part'.
With Palmieri Jeans Destroyers (Destroyers) defeating the Hudson Valley Kingz in the earlier semi-final, 134-122, it set the stage for the top two seeds to match-up in the chip. The Bombers had defeated Palmieri Jeans Destroyers three weeks back in the regular season by 15 points; 113-98 behind a dominant performance by Hugh Jones's triple-double. 'We knew that if we matched up with them in the championship game, that it was going to be a major battle'. Coach Chaz added, 'they have one of the best coaches in the league, and four proven 20 point scorers (Fahreed, Sherm, Anis and Keyes). You can't focus on one guy because they can attack you with assorted players'.
Coach Chaz and his Bombers players executed their defensive game plan neutralizing both Anis Taylor (9 points) and Sherman Brittingham (6'5''-F-83, college: California, PA) (13 points). Fahreed Cheatham (6'5''-F-79, college: Lincoln, PA) finished with 27 points and Mike Keyes added 20 points. Bombers then exploited designated match-ups offensively en-route to a well deserved championship victory. 'We have a great group of guys with the right attitude and determination' says F Antonio Haymon. Bombers co-captain Rogers Barnes added, 'winning the chip is great considering the road we took and the adversity we overcame...very rewarding'. Co-captain Steven Miles was happy to be a part of the team again after tearing his achilles heel in the summer; 'it was amazing to win the chip because I didn't think I would be able to come back in time to play. It's great to be a piece of the puzzle.'
Myron Howe stated that 'it's an honor and a pleasure to be a part of a championship team that is being coached and run by a classy leader.' Co-captian Baby Shaq simply put 'playing for the Bombers was the best move I made in years.'
Congratulations to Bombers CEO and Head Coach Chaz Dudley in winning his 45th team championship over 18 years. Bad Boy Bombers are Beasts of the ACPBL !
Manhattan Pride well-represented in All-Star festivities - Mar 29, 2012
The ACPBL All-Star game will be hosted by the Bay Area Shuckers on April 1st in Severn, Maryland. The festivities will begin at 1:30 and will feature the iBallMag.com Three-Point and Slam Dunk Competitions in addition to the All-Star game. Some of the best players from the Manhattan Pride will be featured in the All-Star festivities.
In the Three-Point Competition, the Pride will be represented by guard William Modeste (6'1''-G-81, college: Polytechnic). Representing the Pride in the Slam Dunk Competition will be forward Sharel Joseph. The Manhattan Pride will have three players featured in the All-Star Game, led by forward Kareem Corprew (6'6''-F-88). Corprew leads the team in scoring and has had multiple 30-point games this season. Also representing the Pride on the North All-Star team will be guard Rell Watson (6'3''-G/F-85) and forward Kareem Bernard. Watson is a combo guard whose solid all-around play has been key for the Pride this season. Bernard has been a solid addition to the Pride as a capable scorer and rebounder for the team.
The Slam Dunk and 3-Point Competitions will be announced by WBALTV Sports Reporter Pete Gilbert, while the All-Star game will be announced by WNAV Radios Wiley Baker. The All-Star game will tipoff at 3:10 and will feature the best that the ACPBL has to offer.
Severn, MD (April 1, 2012) - The Bay Area Shuckers Adrian Bowie led the South squad to a 135-124 victory over the North team in The Bank of Glen Burnie ACPBL All-Star Game hosted by the Shuckers Sunday afternoon at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, Maryland.
Bowie (Maryland) was named the game's Most Valuable Player for his 22 point, eight rebound, six assist performance. Rogers Barnes (Morgan State) of the Beltway Bombers led the South with 23 points, while Antoine Morgan of the Garden State Rebels contributed 19 points. Bernard Clark, of the Rebels led the South with 11 rebounds, while Mike Konopka of the Toms River Shooters added ten boards.
The North was led by Charles Easterling of the Hartford Lighting with 21 points, while Brian Kortovich of New York City 524 scored 17 and Corriche Gaskin of the Lightning posted 16 points.
Before the All-Star Game Kortovich won the iBallMag.com Three Point Shooting contest, while Diedrick King of the Lightning won the iBallMag.com Slam Dunk Competition.
Courtesy of ACPBL
Antoine Morgano named ACPBL MVP - Jun 21, 2012
The Garden State Rebels forward averaged 31.0 PPG,14.0 RPG, 3.1 APG for the season. At times Morgano was unstoppable when on the court. The Newark New Jersey native carried his team to a 10-4 record this season.
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