#3 posting 6.13.2008
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THE WEEK THAT WAS #11: Early Bird Still Late
The Early bird catches the worm, but if you go to MYAS events the Early bird will not catch the first seven minutes of action. I arrived twice to Delano last week 10 minutes early, and both times the game I was going to chart was already in progress. Why? Apparently everyone wants to move things along and not spend another second in the gym.
I also have another complaint about the tournament, and with most every tournament—I am tired of watching every kid and their siblings run on to the court and start shooting on dead balls, timeouts, halftime. “but these children are practicing and trying to get better.” No, not really. They are chucking the ball up there. They are like a concert pianist getting ready for the concert by banging their elbows on the keyboards. It mars the game and I wish refs, or tournament directors would crack down on these “players” marring the game. Let’s have a little respect for the contest at hand.
I will say I did see some refs shoo away “players” at the Battle of the Hardwood. No wonder I thought that was a well run tournament.
SUMMER LEAGUE NUMBER CRUNCHING
Summer Leagues are upon us now and how do their numbers compare? Quite well thanks to rule modifications. Can you say grade inflation? With the nature of summer games as they are most are on running time. If there are a lot of whistles and free throws, that will limit possessions. Limiting possessions, limits playing time and touches, defeating the whole purpose of summer leagues—giving players a chance to improve fundamentals and leadership skills.
Not every summer league is alike. Concordia St. Paul gives one point on a non shooting foul and two on a shooting foul the first 13 minutes of their game. That has bumped up pp100s and floor %. Buyer beware.
Event, pp100, floor %
All Summer League 08 95.75, .412
Concordia St. Paul SL only 08 101.39, .422
AAU 17u games 81.6, .385
Overall summer 08 81.4, .384
If you have summer league results or news, go to my profile and email me.
PHOTO NEWS
This week I bought a new lens for the camera. It is a 2.8 70-200 Cannon lens. I was using a 5.6 previously. That means more light can get in and the shots will look better (I hope). Also I am in the process of setting up a photo “store” if anyone is interested in purchasing photos. I hope to have that done in the next few days.
WEEK AHEAD
This is the first weekend without proms, spring tournaments, and graduations getting in the way. This is the first weekend where teams from across the upper Midwest will battle and the venue will be the Summer Jam at Bloomington Jefferson. The #1 teams in Iowa, and Wisconsin will be there. The format is a 32 team bracket down to one, a mini NCAA bracket. Teams ranked #3-#13 in the 17u division will be there along with two of the top three teams in the 15u division.
Interesting match ups—provided everyone wins
Sweet 16 round
7:30 Saturday night—Metro Stars Black vs Team WI Select Samuels
Quarterfinal round
9 am Sunday morning—The above winner vs MN Stars Borowicz
9 am Sunday morning---North Tartan 15u vs Metro Stars 19u
The semis should be both power packed (12:30 pm) and the finals are at 2:50 pm.
No matter what way you turn on Sunday you will run into quality games. Someone told me they wished they could Tivo a game to see all the good match ups.
This tournament will also feature four of the teams of the week (Team WI Select Samuels has won the honor three times); Three players of the week (TWSS Laura Petersen has won it twice); and four defensive players of the week (Nicole Griffin has won it three times);
TEAM OF THE WEEK
MN Suns Fassett had one contest at the Delano MYAS event that was close, a five point win over Dynamite, but the other games were convincing routes. The Suns put out the Northern Lights 61-26 and halted the Comets 43-27. In both those games I charted the Suns had a regular rotation of their 11 players and everyone contributed. In fact the numbers were so consistent and even, they only had one player that was able to crack into the player of the week category. That is balance.
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THE WEEK THAT WAS #11: Early Bird Still Late
The Early bird catches the worm, but if you go to MYAS events the Early bird will not catch the first seven minutes of action. I arrived twice to Delano last week 10 minutes early, and both times the game I was going to chart was already in progress. Why? Apparently everyone wants to move things along and not spend another second in the gym.
I also have another complaint about the tournament, and with most every tournament—I am tired of watching every kid and their siblings run on to the court and start shooting on dead balls, timeouts, halftime. “but these children are practicing and trying to get better.” No, not really. They are chucking the ball up there. They are like a concert pianist getting ready for the concert by banging their elbows on the keyboards. It mars the game and I wish refs, or tournament directors would crack down on these “players” marring the game. Let’s have a little respect for the contest at hand.
I will say I did see some refs shoo away “players” at the Battle of the Hardwood. No wonder I thought that was a well run tournament.
SUMMER LEAGUE NUMBER CRUNCHING
Summer Leagues are upon us now and how do their numbers compare? Quite well thanks to rule modifications. Can you say grade inflation? With the nature of summer games as they are most are on running time. If there are a lot of whistles and free throws, that will limit possessions. Limiting possessions, limits playing time and touches, defeating the whole purpose of summer leagues—giving players a chance to improve fundamentals and leadership skills.
Not every summer league is alike. Concordia St. Paul gives one point on a non shooting foul and two on a shooting foul the first 13 minutes of their game. That has bumped up pp100s and floor %. Buyer beware.
Event, pp100, floor %
All Summer League 08 95.75, .412
Concordia St. Paul SL only 08 101.39, .422
AAU 17u games 81.6, .385
Overall summer 08 81.4, .384
If you have summer league results or news, go to my profile and email me.
PHOTO NEWS
This week I bought a new lens for the camera. It is a 2.8 70-200 Cannon lens. I was using a 5.6 previously. That means more light can get in and the shots will look better (I hope). Also I am in the process of setting up a photo “store” if anyone is interested in purchasing photos. I hope to have that done in the next few days.
WEEK AHEAD
This is the first weekend without proms, spring tournaments, and graduations getting in the way. This is the first weekend where teams from across the upper Midwest will battle and the venue will be the Summer Jam at Bloomington Jefferson. The #1 teams in Iowa, and Wisconsin will be there. The format is a 32 team bracket down to one, a mini NCAA bracket. Teams ranked #3-#13 in the 17u division will be there along with two of the top three teams in the 15u division.
Interesting match ups—provided everyone wins
Sweet 16 round
7:30 Saturday night—Metro Stars Black vs Team WI Select Samuels
Quarterfinal round
9 am Sunday morning—The above winner vs MN Stars Borowicz
9 am Sunday morning---North Tartan 15u vs Metro Stars 19u
The semis should be both power packed (12:30 pm) and the finals are at 2:50 pm.
No matter what way you turn on Sunday you will run into quality games. Someone told me they wished they could Tivo a game to see all the good match ups.
This tournament will also feature four of the teams of the week (Team WI Select Samuels has won the honor three times); Three players of the week (TWSS Laura Petersen has won it twice); and four defensive players of the week (Nicole Griffin has won it three times);
TEAM OF THE WEEK
MN Suns Fassett had one contest at the Delano MYAS event that was close, a five point win over Dynamite, but the other games were convincing routes. The Suns put out the Northern Lights 61-26 and halted the Comets 43-27. In both those games I charted the Suns had a regular rotation of their 11 players and everyone contributed. In fact the numbers were so consistent and even, they only had one player that was able to crack into the player of the week category. That is balance. Back row: Jamie Noonan, Scotti Moats, Jessica Fife, Kylie Gottsman, Hannah Hylla, Coach Fassett
Kneeling: Katie Pettit; Becca Kendrick; Rhodeshia Robinson, Jasmine Mendes, Karen Gogins
On the floor: Pam January; Photo by kja
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
It was January in June. Pam January is the lone representative of the Suns and she shined this week. January put a chill on the opposition with her offensive board work, her pull up jumper and her assertive play to the glass. She is a strong perimeter type that can mix it up inside.To make the teams remember the rules:#1. I need to see the player during the week#2. Player needs to have 6+ possessions#3. Player needs to be over 100 pp100#4. Player needs to be over .500 floor %#5. If I see a player in two games the numbers are added up and the average used. Some players didn't make the cut due to the 6 possession rule. Some had great numbers, but only five or four possessions.
If you notice only one MSF player made the top teams. That is due to # of possessions. Some missed the cut with only 8 total possessions in two games
FIRST TEAM
Taylor Bare, Triple Threat (Anoka)
Jolene Blood, Irondale
Ashley Ebner, Tartan
Pam January, MN Suns Fassett (Richfield)
Rachel Regnier, White Bear Lake
SECOND TEAM
Hannah Iaizzo, White Bear Lake
Carly Jensen, White Bear Lake
Nicole Schwantes, Tartan
Amy Waterman, Triple Threat
Carissa Wolyniec, DeLaSalle
THIRD TEAM
Melissa Aalund, Irondale
Madison Delmarter, Triple Threat
Erin Green, Fridley
Jamelia Hudnell, DeLaSalle
Brianna Williams, Hopkins
DEFENSIVE PLAYER
Taylor Bare of Triple Threat had a double digit performance despite my early bird arrival. She crashes the defensive boards from the point guard position and pickpocketed Armstrong. She is aware of what is happening.FIRST TEAM
Taylor Bare, Triple Threat (Anoka)
Autumn Buckli, Fridley
LoRel Christensen, Hurricanes (Springfield)
Hannah Hylla, MN Suns Fassett (Albany)
Tori Rule, DeLaSalle
DISTRIBUTOR OF THE WEEK
Taylor Bare of Triple Threat doubles up with this award. With nine assists she sees the floor and gets the ball to the right shooters.
NEWCOMER OF THE WEEKGracia Hutson of Hopkins barely played in the DeLaSalle game in the Lakeville North Summer League. But she caught our attention. She is 6-2 and just finished 8th grade. She has good feet and hands. She may be making an impact already next fall. She will be one to watch over the coming years.
PAST WINNERS
Here are the past weekly winners
TEAM
10. North Tartan 15s
9. Team WI Select Samuels (3)
8. Southern Minne Magic 17
7. NC Heat (2)
6. Team WI Select Samuels (2)
5. NC Heat
4. MN All Star 2A
3. Team WI Select Samuels
2. Minnesota Dynamite
1. IBCA Select Red
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
10. Tayler Hill, NC Heat (Minneapolis South) 2
9. Laura Petersen, Team WI Select Samuels (Osseo-Fairchild) (2)
8. Kiara Buford, Gym Rats 19 (St. Paul Central)
7. Tayler Hill, NC Heat (Minneapolis South)
6. Laura Petersen, Team WI Select Samuels (Osseo-Fairchild)
5. Megan Nipe, NC Heat (Centennial)
4. Brianna Mastey, MN All Star 3A, (Becker)
3. Sam Price, Team WI Select Samuels (Eau Claire North)
2. Haylie Darrington, Maroon South Central All Star (Blue Earth)
1. Trisha Nesbitt, IBCA Select Red (Ames)
DEFENDER OF THE WEEK
10. Katya Leick, NC Heat (Park-Cottage Grove)
9. Nicole Griffin, Team WI Select Samuels (Milwaukee Vincent) (3)
8. Yvonne Freese, Southern Minne Magic 17 (Lanesboro)
7. Shakila Boler, North Tartan Larson (Bloomington Kennedy)
6. Nicole Griffin, Team WI Select Samuels (Milwaukee Vincent) (2)
5. Tori Rule, Midtown Lady Monarchs (DeLaSalle)
4. Jackie Voigt, MN All Star 4A, (Park-Cottage Grove)
3. Nicole Griffin, Team WI Select Samuels (Milwaukee Vincent)
2. Kiara Strickland, Gold South Central All Star (Mpls Roosevelt)
1. Amber Kirschbaum, IBCA Select Red (Spirit Lake)
DISTRIBUTOR
10. Shakila Boler, North Tartan Larson & Bloomington Kennedy
9. Katie Wolff, Team WI Select Doucette (Marshfield) (2)
8. Seraene Levine, Minnesota Thunder 19 (Eden Prairie)
7. Tayler Hill, NC Heat (Minneapolis South)
6. Katie Wolff, Team WI Select Doucette (Marshfield)
NEWCOMER OF THE WEEK
10. Kim Campbell, Bloomington Kennedy
9. Corrin Miles, Fridley
8. Karli Meyer, Minnesota Lakers (Adrian)
7. Jackie Johnson, North Tartan 14 (Eden Prairie)
6. Cady Roedl, WI Hoops Select (Beaver Dam)
5. Alyssa Hagen, MN Stars Carlisle (NRHEG)
4. Hilary Friendshuh, Team WI Red 15s (Clear Lake, WI)
3. Jessica Waldvogel, Team Wisconsin Select 15s
2. Kara Hofschild, Minnesota Dynamite (Andover)
1. Kionna Kellogg, IBCA Select Red (Ames)
POLLS
After the Summer Jam, there will be movement.
19s
AAU
1. MN Stars
2. Metro Stars Black
3. Team WI Sr White
4. Team WI Sr Black
MYAS
1. Gym Rats
2. Minnesota Thunder
3. Wayzata AC
4. Southern Minne Magic
17u/16u/JR ELIGIBLE
AAU
1. NC Heat
2. Nebraska Bison
3. IBCA Select Red
4. MN Stars Hested/Borowicz
5. Team WI Select Samuels
6. Metro Stars Black
7. North Tartan Larson
8. North Tartan Crosby
9. MN Stars Smith
10. All Iowa Attack 17
11. Metro Stars White
12. MN Stars DeWitt
13. Fury
14. Team WI Select Doucette
15. Southern Minne Magic
16. MN Suns
17. Stangs
18. 43 Hoops Olson
19. 43 Hoops Zuck
20. Southern Stars
21. Comets
22. MN Stars Eckmann
23. Southern Minny Elite
24. X Factor
25. Finishers
16u/MYAS DIVISION
1. MN Dynamite
2. Chaska Gold
3. MN Thunder
4. Triple Threat
15u
AAU
1. North Tartan
2. Team WI Select
3. MN Suns Arbogast
4. Nebraska Judds
5. All Iowa Attack Red
6. MN Stars Jihad Lady Cats
7. MN Suns Ellen
8. Metro Stars
9. Fury
10. Team Iowa
11. 43 Hoops
12. MN Stars Carlisle
13. MN Dynamite
14. Southern Mini Magic
15. MN Gym Rats
16. MN Finishers
14u
AAU
1. IBCA Select Blue
2. North Tartan
3. Metro Stars
4. MN Stars Hested
5. Fury Livers
6. MN Stars Collins
7. Fury Haugen
8. Midtown Lady Monarchs
9. MN Suns
10. Southern MN Heat
13u
AAU
1. North Tartan
2. MN Stars Seter
3. MN Jazz
4. MN Fury
5. MN Stars Martin
MYAS
1. Hopkins
12u AAU
1. MN Suns
2. MN Stars Farview
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