Class of '66 Old Fart

Southern Stampede G Aljami Durham (@aldurham01): 10 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST in a 66 - 62 win over Houston Hoops. Played 30 min.; again shot poorly only 4 of 13 from the field and 1 of 3 on 3's; 6 reb.; 4 assists; 5 TO's.

Devin Davis, formerly of Indiana, has committed to Houston and Kelvin Sampson. [Ain't that a kick in the teeth? Going with Scumbag Sampson]

EG10 loses to Game Elite, 72-66. Romeo Langford 21 points, 9 rebs. DeVon Cooper 25.

AAU Circuit: Al Durham's Southern Stampede over King James (OH) 68 - 67. Durham played 30 min.; 19 pts. on a not-so-spectacular shooting % but he was 7 of 8 from the foul line. Also had 6 reb., 1 ass't. and 3 TO's.

AAU Circuit: Damezi Anderson bounced back from a poor shooting game last night to have 20 points (7-10), 11 rebounds in a win vs. Team Charlotte today.

AAU in full swing. Kris Wilkes had another efficient game for the Indy Hoosiers this morning. He had 23 points and five rebounds in a win over the Ill. Wolves.

Thanks Wayne. Really people, if it was our 2 posts that put some people's panties in a knot, you really need to lighten up. I truly feel he's going to be a very solid contributor.

Derby Classic final: White 144, Maroon 132. Mustapha Heron 32 points for White. Eron Gordon 29, Curtis Jones 25 for Maroon.

Jeff Rabjohns ‏@JeffRabjohns Curtis Jones has it rolling. 21 of his team's 77 points. Showed his hops throwing down alley oop off backboard from CJ Walker. NOTE: He was not a starter in this game.

Is it too late to whiteout his signature on his LOI?

End of the first half in the Derby Classic and per a Rabjohns tweet: "Curtis Jones with a really nice first half. Team-high 16 points for Maroon squad. Finished with a Eurostep from the right wing."

We don't have a basketball team, we have a M*A*S*H unit.

Chris Beard named head coach at UNLV about a week ago and apparently has already jumped ship for Tubby Smith's vacant position at Texas Tech. If true, the UNLV program must be a total cesspool.

Stampede backcourt duo Aljami Durham & Collin Sexton set to take EYBL by storm 04/14/2016, 5:00pm EDT By Ashley WIlliams, D1 Circuit The 2016 Southern Stampede’s backcourt should be one to watch for in the EYBL circuit. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the Southern Stampede is a NIKE EYBL affiliate program founded, operated and coached by Aljami Durham Sr. The group was started in 2003 and has become a notable team in the circuit. Leading the squad are guards Aljami Durham Jr. and Collin Sexton, two juniors ranked in ESPN’s Top 100. Durham, who attends Berkmar High School in Lillburn, Georgia, has committed to Indiana. “I felt like coach (Tom) Crean put the most effort into recruiting me,” Durham said regarding his decision. Durham said he can play comfortably now that he is committed to Indiana. Although his future is secure, he plans to work hard and continue to stand out. A talented ball-handler, the 6-foot-4 Durham uses his ambidexterity to throw off defenses while attacking the basket. “I can do a little bit of everything,” Durham said. He also hopes to get stronger, a goal he’d like to achieve before joining the Hoosiers. As far as the EYBL season goes, Durham is excited to play with Sexton, a good friend who shares the same goal. “Coming into the season, I feel like we are slept on, so we are coming in with a chip on our shoulder for our last AAU season,” Durham said about playing with Sexton, who attends Pebblebrook High School in Mableton, Georgia. Sexton is uncommitted but has offers from as many as 15 programs, including Alabama, Florida, Iowa State, Texas and California. A tough player to defend, the 6-foot-2 Sexton thrives in high-energy moments. With a high basketball IQ, he requires little reaction time to make the right choices on the court. He often looks to remain aggressive and push the ball, and flourishes while finishing through contact. Aljami Durham Having learned from their AAU experiences that they must be ready to compete every time they step on the court, both players seem well prepared to compete in the EYBL, one of the country’s toughest high school leagues. Durham’s father is not only the CEO of Southern Stampede but is the head coach of the 17U team. Durham has the added stress of playing for his father as a member of the 17U team. “It’s not weird at all, he is my No. 1 critic. He is hard on me but keeps me accountable,” Durham said. Despite similar skill sets, Durham and Sexton see their talents meshing rather than clashing, and neither will feel the need to outshine the other. “We are going to play off of each other and strive for success,” Sexton said. The pair have developed a strong chemistry by playing together at various camps and in numerous leagues. “We are an energetic, scoring pair and will be able to score from all around the court,” Durham said. Collectively, Durham and Sexton want the team to remain highly ranked and do well in the best tournaments on the circuit. Individually, each hopes to be invited to Nike Elite camps and play in big events, such as the Jordan Brand Classic, Elite 24 and the McDonald’s All-American Game. How are they going to get there? “Showing (that) every game is important and playing hard every minute you are out there,” Sexton said.

Specially designed for use when PUke's in town or if pUKe ever comes back.

LOI has been signed. http://indiana.247sports.com/Bolt/Devonte-Green-signs-letter-of-intent-to-Indiana-44812446

From Draft Express: NBA scouts I've spoken to who have watched him extensively just don't see the incredible upside the internet claims Thon Maker possesses. With Thon Maker's small hands, poor frame, average athleticism and feel for the game, ceiling seems to be that of a nice role player at best. What will help Thon Maker achieve his full potential is the fact that he's a tireless worker, has a big time motor & has very high character.

Sounds like he's planning on taking a more dominant role in the locker room next season. As compared to far too many NBA players, Vic is very articulate and clearly received a good education from the time he started elementary school.

And no doubt Ed Smith peed his pants he was so excited.

Losses this season: Golden State Warriors - 9 Minnesota Twins - 8 Atlanta Braves - 8 The Warriors won 73 games this season. The Sixers (10), Lakers (17), Nets (21) and Suns (23) won a combined 71 games this season.

INTERVIEW: 1-on-1 with Alabama Challenge freshman Trendon Watford 04/13/2016, 8:45pm EDT By Alec Kinsky, D1Circuit The words 'freshman' and 'EYBL' aren't used in the same sentence very often. Its truly is rare to see a player compete two age levels up, and it's even more rare that said player is a difference-maker. Consider Trendon Watford a trailblazer, then, because the Alabama Challenge freshman plans to do just that. 'Difference-maker' may be an understatement for the Mountain Brook (Alabama) star. This young man is going to make noise immediately, and is running alongside some extremely high-level talent. D1 caught up with the fabulous freshman, and Watford proceeded to give us a tremendous interview. Alec Kinsky: Not many freshman get the opportunity to play in the 17U EYBL. How pumped are you? Trendon Watford: I’m excited about it, last year I played 16U in the EYBL and that developed my game a lot. Every game was a battle and you’re always playing against top players. AK: Does playing against top competition bring the best out in your game? Watford: Yeah, I just try to be the best player I can be against other teams, and dominate my opponent. AK: What’s it like playing with Rayshaun? I imagine you two will be quite the duo. Watford: It’s been great already. Rayshaun is always ready to play and always plays above the rim. We are both two versatile players. AK: You mention your versatility, how much time do you dedicate to building each aspect of your game? Watford: Lots of time! I’m in the gym every day working on getting better. Me being versatile makes it hard for other teams to decide whether to put a big or a guard on me. Being able to do multiple things allows me to stretch the floor more and opens up shots for my teammates. AK: What has the Alabama Challenge program done for you so far? Watford: They’ve developed my game a lot, and we got to the best tournaments. AK: When did basketball first become a point of emphasis for you? Watford: Probably about 7th grade. That’s when I really started developing my game a lot. AK: When you look to the future, what will make basketball a success for you in the long run? Watford: I want to be one of the greatest to play. Basketball (will be a success) because it will take me a long way. AK: Any hobbies outside of hoops? Watford: XBox and pretty much just chill. AK: If you have to steal one skill from any other player and have it as your own, what would it be? Watford: Kobe’s mentality, no doubt. AK: How much knowledge do you pull from your older brother? I imagine he’s a tremendous resource for you. Watford: A lot! He’s been through it all and knows what it takes to get to the next level. That’s why he pushes me to get better all the time. AK: What would you say is your biggest motivator? Watford: Just me wanting to be the best player to come out of Alabama, and have the ability to influence kids.

Announced last night that Whitney Jennings is transferring to Butler as the rumor mill had earlier indicated. Sits out next season and then has 2 seasons of eligibility remaining.

Wow! I saw the "poked in the eye" and immediately thought of Adam Woodbury followed by a mental image of him on skates.

Didn't know where else to take this. I've tried making a post to the Chicago Cubs thread but regardless of trying to create a new post or even quote a post, the text entry field goes completely black. The Cubs thread is the only thread I've experienced this. Surely the Curse of the Billy Goat doesn't reach this far.