2009 Reekbok Summer Championships: Day 1

Day 1 of the Reekbok Summer Championships did not disappoint. From the very first tip of the ball, until the last game of the night fans and coaches alike where witness to a wide range of talent from across the country. However the parity within the tournament made for exciting game after exciting game. Reebok hosted the 3rd annual Create-N-Finish cup, that allows for eight elite teams to challenge for the cup.

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The Texas Bluechips (Navy) of Dallas, TX squeaked by the D-One Sports team out of North Carolina, despite a valiant effort from D-One’s James Terrell (Burlington Cumm), and Quincy Miller (Quality Education) who put in 15 & 17 points respectfully. In the end however the Bluechips muscled their way to a 55 to 51 victory catapulting them into the semifinal match up with the winner of the New York Panther, Team Detroit game.
In the second game of the cup, Team Detroit found themselves trying to figure out how to handle the pressure defense of the New York Panthers, only to find their shots half way through the first half. Lead by point guard Ray McCallum (Detroit Country Day), who had 10 points, but chipped in about eight to nine assist. His teammate Trey Zeigler (Mt. Pleasant High) benefited most by the leadership of McCallum by putting in 25 points of his own, in the routing of the New York Panthers who never seemed to be able to find their game. Final score: Team Detroit (70), New York (52).

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The next game of the night featured the California Supreme from Inglewood, CA against the Dakota Schoolers out of Sioux Falls, SD. This was a game of fundamentals versus out right athletic ability. Keala King (Dominguez High) contributed with a quiet 13 points as well as three other of his teammates in a nine point victory over the Schoolers from Sioux Falls. Final score: Supreme (71), Schoolers (60).

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The final game of the quarterfinals for the night put the Playaz Basketball Club of Paterson,NJ against MBA Elite from Jackson, MS. Despite 37 points combined by MBA’s LaQuinton Ross (West Marion) & Deville Smith (TBA), the Elite would find themselves humbled by the team out of New Jersey. With Players such as Myles Davis (St. Peter’s) displaying his own version of jazz, by netting 24 points on the night to lead his Playaz Basketball club to a 60 to 52 victory over the very talented MBA Elite squad.

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Today’s games have been nothing short of surprising, with athletes not yet on the radar showcasing their skills; which will make for more theatrics in the next few days as these teams plus the rest of the field try to fight their way to the final rounds of the tournament.

Today’s top performers;
Trey Zeigler (Team Detroit)-25pts
Myles Davis (Playaz Basketball Club)-24pts
LaQuinton Ross (MBA Elite)-18pts
Deville Smith (MBA Elite)-19pts
Ray McCallum (Team Detroit) 10pts, 9asst.