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Friday, April 10, 2009
Men's Hoops News
By A. Boggs -Incoming freshman John Jenkins scored 27 points at the 36th annual Capital Classic High School All-Star Basketball game at American University in Washington, D.C., according to Jesse Johnson of VandySports.com. The game pitted the nation’s top high school players against players from the Washington, D.C., area.
Monday, December 15, 2008
High-flying freshmen in the SEC
The SEC recently recognized VU freshman Jeffery Taylor, men’s basketball, with its Freshman of the Week Award for his 18-point performance against Alabama A&M last week.
Here’s a look at freshmen from other SEC Eastern Division schools, who are performing well thus far:
Erving Walker
Florida guard, No. 11, 5-8/161 lbs.
The youngster from Brooklyn, N.Y. was averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists up to the Gators’ contest with Florida Gulf Coast on Dec. 10. Walker has also earned a starting position in UF’s last three games, including the Florida Gulf Coast matchup.
Trey Thompkins
Georgia forward, No. 33, 6-9/247 lbs.
The freshman forward from Lithonia, Ga. comprises one of the Bulldogs’ top-two scorers, averaging 11.8 points with 5.5 rebounds in four games (updated to UGA’s game against Virginia Tech on Dec. 9). Thompkins has started the last two contests for Head Coach Dennis Felton. The SEC recognized the UGA forward as FOW on Dec. 1.
DeAndre Liggins
Kentucky guard/forward, No. 34, 6-6/202 lbs.
The newcomer from Chicago totals 20.9 minutes per game with 7.4 points and a combined 34 assists -- tallied up to the Wildcats’ tilt with Indiana on Dec. 13. The SEC recognized Liggins as FOW on Dec. 8.
Scotty Hopson
Tennessee guard, No. 32, 6-7/185 lbs.
Hopson, out of Hopkinsville, Ky., totals 9.5 points per game with 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists. The SEC recognized Hopson as FOW on Nov. 17 for his 17-point, debut performance against UT-Chattanooga. The UT freshman has also been acknowledged as SEC Newcomer of the Year.
* South Carolina hasn't listed a freshman player on its roster.
Has anyone seen the above freshmen, including Taylor, play, and if so, how do they look?
“Taylor claims SEC FOW Award” Read
Here’s a look at freshmen from other SEC Eastern Division schools, who are performing well thus far:
Erving Walker
Florida guard, No. 11, 5-8/161 lbs.
The youngster from Brooklyn, N.Y. was averaging 8.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists up to the Gators’ contest with Florida Gulf Coast on Dec. 10. Walker has also earned a starting position in UF’s last three games, including the Florida Gulf Coast matchup.
Trey Thompkins
Georgia forward, No. 33, 6-9/247 lbs.
The freshman forward from Lithonia, Ga. comprises one of the Bulldogs’ top-two scorers, averaging 11.8 points with 5.5 rebounds in four games (updated to UGA’s game against Virginia Tech on Dec. 9). Thompkins has started the last two contests for Head Coach Dennis Felton. The SEC recognized the UGA forward as FOW on Dec. 1.
DeAndre Liggins
Kentucky guard/forward, No. 34, 6-6/202 lbs.
The newcomer from Chicago totals 20.9 minutes per game with 7.4 points and a combined 34 assists -- tallied up to the Wildcats’ tilt with Indiana on Dec. 13. The SEC recognized Liggins as FOW on Dec. 8.
Scotty Hopson
Tennessee guard, No. 32, 6-7/185 lbs.
Hopson, out of Hopkinsville, Ky., totals 9.5 points per game with 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists. The SEC recognized Hopson as FOW on Nov. 17 for his 17-point, debut performance against UT-Chattanooga. The UT freshman has also been acknowledged as SEC Newcomer of the Year.
* South Carolina hasn't listed a freshman player on its roster.
Has anyone seen the above freshmen, including Taylor, play, and if so, how do they look?
“Taylor claims SEC FOW Award” Read
Taylor Soaring
Congrats to Jeffery Taylor for earning SEC Freshman of the Week honors for his 18-point effort against Alabama A&M last Wednesday.
Taylor has had an outstanding rookie season in only his first two months on West End. He's second in scoring (13.8), rebounding (6.3) and steals (10) for the Commodores. He's also electrified the crowd with several jaw-dropping dunks.
Coach Stallings touched on Jeff's natural talent in David Boclair's story in the Nashville City Paper this morning.
“Jeff’s ability to get up and play above the rim, his explosiveness to the basket – all of those things are key ingredients to our team,” Stallings told the Nashville City Paper. “It’s something we’ve not had a lot of around here, and he gives us a different dimension that way.”
I have a feeling this won't be the last time Taylor's recognized by the conference. And in case you missed last week's victory over Alabama A&M, here are a couple of Taylor's highlights.
Taylor has had an outstanding rookie season in only his first two months on West End. He's second in scoring (13.8), rebounding (6.3) and steals (10) for the Commodores. He's also electrified the crowd with several jaw-dropping dunks.
Coach Stallings touched on Jeff's natural talent in David Boclair's story in the Nashville City Paper this morning.
“Jeff’s ability to get up and play above the rim, his explosiveness to the basket – all of those things are key ingredients to our team,” Stallings told the Nashville City Paper. “It’s something we’ve not had a lot of around here, and he gives us a different dimension that way.”
I have a feeling this won't be the last time Taylor's recognized by the conference. And in case you missed last week's victory over Alabama A&M, here are a couple of Taylor's highlights.
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