James Dews with then Florida Gator Kenny Kadji looking on.
Courtesy of James Dews instagram.
The Pacers beat the Knicks to advance to the Eastern finals. Behind this win was third year Lance ‘Born Ready” Stephenson. Stephenson had a breakout game where he went off for 25 pts, including 9 in the final five minutes of the game.
Lance Stephenson played at Lincoln High School in Brooklyn and is the all-time leading scorer in NY State High School history (2,946). Not only does he hold this record, he also led Lincoln to four straight PSAL class AA city championships.
What you may not know though is that in the 2009 NY State semifinal game, Stephenson met his match. Stephenson was held to 12 pts, in a twenty-seven point loss to Rice High School, ending his distinguished high-school career.
Who was guarding Stephenson? Who held him to only 12 points? Who was named 2009 NYC high school player of the year over Lance Stephenson? Who was the ACC defensive player of the year?
The answer: Durand Scott.
Coach L giving the commencement address at graduation.
Canes make another move to add depth to the back-court by signing Belgian PG Emmanuel “Manu” LeCompte. Manu played for the Kangoeroes-Boom D2 team in Belgium.
K-State Sophomore starting PG Angel Rodriguez will transfer to U and likely take over the void left by Shane Larkin.
Stats @ K-State:
2011-2012: 8.3 PPG 3.2 AST 1.3 STL 2.5 REB (21.7 MIN)
2012-2013: 11.4 PPG 5.2 AST 1.5 STL 2.1 REB (28.2 MIN)
Rodriguez played high school ball at Dr.Krop here in Miami, so it is a bit of a homecoming.
Rodriguez was also the victim of the racist “where’s your green card?” chants while playing against some school in Mississippi
With Larkin leaving to the league, the 2013-2014 season will be the Garrius Adams and Rion Brown show.
Larkin entering draft.
Shane Larkin will announce if he will return on Sunday at 6.
http://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2013/4/24/4263536/shane-larkin-2013-nba-draft-miami
Dequan Jones NBA highlights
April 18th is now officially the University of Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball Team Day in Florida thanks to State Rep. Eddy Gonzalez and State Senator Oscar Braynon
House Resolution: HB 9089, Sponsored by Rep. Eddy Gonzalez
« Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida:
That April 18, 2013, is recognized as “University of Miami Hurricanes Men’s Basketball Team Day” in the State of Florida to proclaim that “It’s Great to Be a Miami Hurricane.” »
For the full bill read this article.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/um-hurricanes/sfl-its-miami-hurricanes-basketball-day-in-florida-20130418,0,7666775.story
Noteworthy Photos:
- New billboard off of I-95 (from team Facebook page)
- Some of the Canes stand with Larranaga as they were honored on campus last night for their achievements. (exclusive UMIAMIBASKETBALL media coverage)
D. Scott was an All-Tournament Selection in the 2013 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament.
The PIT is a three game tournament in Portsmouth, VA composed of 64 seniors looking to showcase their game for the NBA.
Scott’s PIT Stats:
- tied at #8 in scoring (13.7 avg)
- tied at #16 in rebounds (6.7 avg)
- #10 in FG% (.548)
- tied at #12 in assists (4.0 avg)
- tied at #1 in steals (2.7)
- #3 in assist to turnover ratio (4:0)
- tied at #6 in defensive rebounds (6.0 avg),
Scott was also 0-5 from 3PT.
The NBA is watching.
Exclusive Prediction: D.Scott will join the Celtics and play under assistant coach Jay Larranaga (Coach L’s son)
in case you forget
Louisville wins the National Championship, and the Most Outstanding Player award goes to Luke Hancock (pictured above). Hancock was 5-5 from 3 PT and had 22 points for the Cardinals.
Where was Hancock before transferring to Louisville?
Getting coached by Larranaga at George Mason.
James Kelly SC top 10 dunk.
James Kelly winning a dunk contest.
