Cass Tech 82 vs. Renaissance 64

9 Jan

The Cass Tech Technecians traveled to take on their rival the Phoenix of Renaissance and pulled out with a 82-64 victory.  Much like the state championship football team at Cass Tech, the basketball team is full of division one talent.  Players like D’Andre Johnson, DeAngelo Stewart, and Kyle Steward, all have received some division one interest.  Not to be left behind are rising juniors such as Kenny Carpenter, and Charles Key.

CT built a 11-2 lead in the first 3:55 of the game.  In that first quarter, the Technecians hit six three-point shots, as Johnson, Stewart and Carpenter all hit two threes apiece.  Cass thought it would be smooth sailing from their, but not so fast.  CT was never able to create much separation in the second and third quarters as Renaissance on some occasions only trailed as much as five points.  In the fourth is where things changed.  Led by Stewart, Cass was able to put the game out of reach and left with a convincing victory.

According the my game notes, DeAngelo Stewart amassed 25 points to lead CT.  Clark Bishop, struggled through most of the early portion of the game, but came back nicely to finish up with 26 points to lead Renaissance.

Interview with Loyola’s Richie Gold

6 Jan

Richie Gold is a 6’4″ junior forward at Detroit Loyola.  Richie had a complete game for a forward in Loyola’s 88-73 win over Southfield-Lathrup, scoring 26 total points, and hauling down nine rebounds.  In the game against Lathrup, it seemed as if most of Richie’s points were coming from him being down low in the post.  Whether it was him cleaning up someone’s mess and putting it back in, or catching the ball and driving to the basket.  The kid loves contact.  Richie will have to play big this year if Loyola wishes to compete in the Catholic League AA this year.

Interview with Christien Wright of Country Day

6 Jan

Christien Wright took home the MVP for Country Day in their big 70-66 win over Walled Lake Western to conclude the 18th annual Motor City Roundball Classic.  Wright finished the game with 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists.

Interview with Kahlil Felder

5 Jan

Where do I begin with Kahlil Felder? Felder has carried the torch of elite point guards to come out of Pershing, the last being Keith Appling, who plays currently at Michigan State. Kahlil has been touted one of the best rebounding point guards in the state. And that held true against Chandler Park at the Motor City Roundball Classic. Kahlil recorded 13 rebounds. Not bad for a guard who is listed at 5’10”.

Last year, Pershing was expected to contend for a state championship, carrying future Iowa State commit Sherron Dorsey-Walker, but fell to Romulus in the quarterfinal. This year, I am a firm believer in this, Pershing will only go as far as Kahlil takes them. Yes they have talent in other places, such as Matez Walker and Justin Tillmon, but they all feed off of Kahlil. When Kahlil is playing well, they play well and vice-versa. This is Felder’s year, a chance for him to win a city and state title, something his predecessor Keith Appling accomplished in the 2008-2009 campaign.

Interview with Poet Thomas

5 Jan

Poet Thomas, also known for his football skills at DCD, took home the MVP trophy in their 80-51 win over Bowling Green Ohio at the Motor City Roundball Classic.  Poet took on the challenge of guarding Wisconsin commit, Vito Brown, and Thomas did a superb job of guarding Brown.  Brown struggled all night the get into a rhythm.  Poet is the senior leader of Country Day and you can tell, that he give it his all on every single play, and he has to.  Poet will be a key contributor this year considering the fact that he is their only post player above 6’4″.

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Interview with Tyquone Greer

5 Jan

Tyquone is a 6’7″ junior at Orr High School in Chicago, Illinois.  Orr is not a bad team this year, but I would have to say, the player who seems to get the most touches a game is Tyquone Greer.  Tyquone possesses every antribute you love about a 6’7″ guard, long armed, ability to battle down low, mid to three point jump shot, and athleticism.  In one game at the Motor City Roundball Classic, Tyquone took home the MVP with an impressive 23 point  and nine rebound performances.  Tyquone has already seemed some interest from Baylor and Illinois.  But I am telling you Chicago, I know you want to see Simeon and Jabari Parker, but really check this kid out.  A future star is in the making.

Interview with Marcus Smith

3 Jan

Playing in a talent rich city such as Chicago, it is possible to get overlooked when playing in the same city as names such as Jabari Parker. But there is a junior at Hyde Park High School in the Windy City that should get some recognition as well. Marcus Smith is a combo guard who is a two way player, meaning he can play on both the defensive and offensive player. In one game at the Motor City Roundball Classic, he scored about 20 points. Marcus is already receiving some interest from some schools, but will in the future receive more if he keeps up the performances he put on at the Motor City Roundball.

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Interview with Derrick Walton Jr.

3 Jan

Derrick Walton, a commit to Michigan, has all the tools to be an elite point guard.  Today, and especially in the NBA, point guards are guys who look to score first and pass second.  But Derrick is a combination of both, he can both make sweet dimes to the open man, or take over the game in crunch time.  Trey Burke will most likely leave Michigan for the NBA Draft this year, so with that said, you have no need to fear fans of the Maize & Blue.  You have another young and talented point guard coming soon.

Interview with Coach Nichols of Renaissance

2 Jan

Coach Nichols is the head coach at Renaissance High School who throughout most of the season so far, has had to deal with coaching a young and inexperience team compared to what he is used to coaching.  He talks after a big win over previously undefeated Inkster team at the Motor City Roundball Classic.

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Interview with Pontiac’s Dijon Cogdill

1 Jan

Dijon Cogdill is the point guard for Pontiac High School.  Do not let his size fool you.  The kid can play.  And when he is in the zone, he is really on.  He went 7-13 from three point land.  Yes that is right.  21 of his 27 total points against Schoolcraft were on threes.  He also dished out five assists in the game, while taking the game MVP.  He is one of those players that can make a major impact in the correct system.

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