Nike EYBL

BABC wins 2nd Annual EYBL Championship

Reggie@EYBL — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:18:17 +0000

Augusta, South Carolina—-The Boston Amateur Athletic Club (BABC) captured their first ever Nike Peach Jam championship defeating Memphis YOMCA 84-67 in front of a packed crowd at the Riverview Park Activities Center.

BABC was once again led by standout junior Nerlens Noel (@NerlensNoel3) who finished the game with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 blocks, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Noel, who hadn’t shot more than 10 field goals in any game at the Peach Jam, looked to establish himself early offensively, scoring on a variety of adept left-handed finishes around the rim. He finished the game on 8-19 shooting and played all but the last minute, when the game was out of reach. As good as he was on offense, it was his defense that led BABC to the 2nd Annual EYBL Championship. The 6 blocks and 4 steals standout on paper, but Noel also used his incredible length and uncanny timing to alter at least a dozen other YOMCA field goal attempts around the rim.

BABC had huge contributions throughout the Peach Jam and in the finals from Georges Niang (@georgesniang20) who had an ultra-efficient 21 points on 9-12 shooting from the field. The tandem of Niang and Noel coupled with the 1-2-2 pressure defense was too much for YOMCA to handle. Seniors Shaq Goodwin and Jarnell Stokes (@JarnellStokes) were held well below their averages and seemed to never really be able to get it going. Goodwin, marred by foul trouble, finished with 10 points on 4 rebounds, and was rejected by Noel on two occasions (although the second should have been goal-tending as Noel went through the net to swat it). Stokes, who came into the game leading the Peach Jam in rebounds, only grabbed 4 boards and turned the ball over 6 times.

Memphis YOMCA seemed poised to stay in the game trailing by only 3 at halftime, but BABC used a strong second half, capitalizing on the myriad of YOMCA turnovers to convert easy baskets. With 8 minutes remaining in the second half BABC scored on 4 possessions in a row, extending their lead from 54-47 to 63-47. From there, BABC was able to secure the ball and ran the shot clock down on a number of possessions eliminating the chance of a Memphis comeback.

The road to the title wasn’t easy as BABC had a tough quarterfinal match-up with last years champion Team Takeover; and a hard fought semi-final victory over this years favorite, Oakland Soldiers. In the end, the team defense of BABC and the indvidual performance of Nerlens Noel prevailed, and BABC captured the 2011 EYBL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Notes

BABC had played in 16 Peach Jams dating back to 1990 and had reached the finals 8 times without a victory. This was the first Peach Jam victory for Head Coach Leo Papile, and he will look to repeat with a number of contributing players set to return next year, including Noel and standout sophomore Wayne Selden (@WayneSelden23).

Memphis YOMCA made a strong showing at the 2011 Peach Jam with their 17U team finishing in second place and their 16U team winning the trophy in an overtime thriller.

EYBL FINALS AT THE PEACH JAM ARE SET & UPDATED STATS

Reggie@EYBL — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:15:52 +0000

Updated Stats Through Semi-Finals

Memphis YOMCA (TN) will play the Boston Amateur Basketball Club (MA) LIVE on ESPNU at 7:00pm EST.

YOMCA is undefeated at the Peach Jam and are being led by the powerful tandem of Shaq Goodwin and Jarnell Stokes (@JarnellStokes). Stokes, who recently announced his transfer to powerhouse Oak Hill Academy, is averaging 14.7 points and 9.7 rebounds through 7 games at the Peach Jam. Goodwin is the epitome of efficiency having made 36 of his 45 field goal attempts (78%). Both will need big games to combat the outstanding defense of BABC led by junior Nerlens Noel (@NerlensNoel3).

Noel has 2 triple doubles (points, rebounds, & blocks) in the 6 games he has played in at the Peach Jam and is making it impossible for teams to score around the rim. Just this morning, Noel played a hand in holding the Oakland Soldiers 15 points under their average, holding them to 60 points and only 21 in the first half.

The two teams have matched up before, May 1st in Frisco, Texas at the second circuit of the EYBL. YOMCA gave BABC their only loss of season, but Noel was held to only 12 minutes on the court due to injury.

This game is for the second ever EYBL championship and should be a highly competitive & physical battle. The game can be seen LIVE ON ESPNU at 7:00pm EST. Enjoy!

Semi-Final Schedule & Stats

Reggie@EYBL — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:36:42 +0000

At the conclusion of Day 3 at the 2011 NIKE Peach Jam, four teams remain. We know that we will definitely be crowning a new champion, as the Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC) defeated last years winner, Team Takeover (DC), with Iowa State commit Georges Niang (@georgesniang20) leading the way scoring 31 points on an efficient 13-16 shooting.

BABC will face the Oakland Soldiers (CA) who have now won 11 in a row in EYBL competition. The Soldiers won a tough game against the Playaz Basketball Club 79-73, and again were led by the tandem of point guard Dominic Artis (@ALLHAMnoturkey) and combo big man Brandon Ashley (@Easy_Bo)

Memphis YOMCA (TN) advanced to the other semi-final with an overtime victory over the Texas Titans using a balanced attack to overcome a herculean 31 point 10 rebound performance, before fouling out, from standout junior Julius Randle (@J30_RANDLE). YOMCA will face the Georgia Stars who used a big second half to get past the Mac Irvin Fire.

UPDATED STATS THROUGH QUARTERFINALS

Semi-Final Games

Semi-Final #1 9:00am Georgia Stars (GA) vs. Memphis YOMCA (TN)

Semi-Final #2 10:30am Oakland Soldiers (CA) vs. BABC (MA)

WINNERS WILL ADVANCE TO FINALS LIVE ON ESPNU @7:00pm EST.

Quarterfinal Matchups and Final Pool Play Standings & Stats

Reggie@EYBL — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:58:11 +0000

Pool Play at the 2011 NIKE Peach Jam is now complete. Final standings and statistics from the pool play games are listed below. Here is the schedule for the quarterfinal match-ups taking place TONIGHT (July 14th) AT 6:00pm.

POOL	GYM	GAMES
A	1	Georgia Stars (GA) vs. Mac Irvin Fire (IL)
B	2	Oakland Soldiers (CA) vs. Playaz Basketball Club (NJ)
C	3	Memphis YOMCA (TN) vs. Texas Titans (TX)
D	4	BABC (MA) vs. Team Takeover (DC)

Winner of A plays the winner of C in semi-final #1

Winner of B plays the winner of D in semi-final #2

UP TO DATE STATS FROM POOL PLAY GAMES

Standings at the end of Pool Play

Pool A

1. Georgia Stars (GA)*	*4-1*
2. Team Takeover (DC)**	3-2
3. Athletes First (OK)	3-2
4. All-Ohio Red (OH)	2-3
5. Arkansas Wings (AR)	2-3
6. Houston Hoops (TX)	1-4

Pool B

1. Oakland Soldiers (CA)*	*5-0*
2. Texas Titans (TX)**	3-2
3. Baltimore Elite (MD)	3-2
4. Louisiana Select (LA)	2-3
5. Boo Williams (VA)	2-3
6. Spiece (IN)	2-3

Pool C

1. Memphis YOMCA (TN)*	*5-0*
2. Playaz Basketball Club (NJ) **	4-1
3. CP3 (NC)	2-3
4. The Family (MI)	1-4
5. California Supreme (CA)	1-4
6. Albany City Rocks (NY)	0-5

Pool D

1. BABC (MA)*	*4-1*
2. Mac Irvin Fire (IL)**	4-1
3. Howard Pulley Panthers (MN)	3-2
4. CIA Bounce (CANADA)	2-3
5. Mean Streets (IL)	1-4
6. All-Iowa Attack (IA)	1-4

*Indicates #1 seed from Pool

**Indicates #2 seed from Pool

Day Two Recap (July 13th) Stats, Standings & Highlights

Reggie@EYBL — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:14:05 +0000

Another great day of basketball complete at the Nike Peach Jam. Today marked history as the longest winning streak since the EYBL began in 2010 (29 games) came to an end as Team Takeover fell to the Georgia Stars.

Up to Date Stats from the first two days of action are HERE

*Each team will play their final game of pool play tomorrow morning and the top 2 from each pool will advance to the quarterfinals at 6:00pm.*

Quarterfinal Schedule

POOL	GYM	GAMES
A	1	Quarterfinals – Pool 1A vs. Pool D2
B	2	Quarterfinals – Pool 1B vs. Pool C2
C	3	Quarterfinals – Pool 1C vs. Pool B2
D	4	Quarterfinals – Pool 1D vs. Pool A2

Below is a breakdown of the standings, identifying key match-ups that will take place tomorrow.

Pool A

Georgia Stars (GA)	3-1
Team Takeover (DC)	3-1
Athletes First (OK)	2-2
All-Ohio Red (OH)	2-2
Arkansas Wings (AR)	2-2
Houston Hoops (TX)	1-3

The Georgia Stars can clinch the top seed in Pool A with a win in their 11:30am game with Houston Hoops. However a loss coupled with a Team Takeover win, and an All-Ohio Red victory would knock the stars out of the top 2 spots.

Pool B

1. Oakland Soldiers (CA)	4-0
2. Baltimore Elite (MD)	2-2
3. Indy Spiece (IN)	2-2
4. Louisiana Select (LA)	2-2
5. Boo Williams (VA)	2-2
6. Texas Titans (TX)	2-2

The Oakland Soldiers have already clinched the top spot in Pool B, but the race for number 2 remains wide open. Check back after each session of games for an update on the standings.

Pool C

1. Memphis YOMCA (TN)	4-0
2. Playaz Basketball Club (NJ)	3-1
3. CP3 (NC)	2-2
4. The Family (MI)	1-3
5. California Supreme (CA)	1-3
6. Albany City Rocks (NY)	0-4

The Memphis YOMCA has clinched the top spot in Pool C. The 10:15am game between the Playaz of New Jersey and the CP3 All-Stars will determine the other quarterfinal participant from the division.

Pool D

1. BABC (MA)	4-0
2. Mac Irvin Fire (IL)	3-1
3. Howard Pulley Panthers (MN)	2-2
4. CIA Bounce (CANADA)	2-2
5. All Iowa Attack (IA)	1-3
6. Mean Streets (IL)	0-4

The Boston Amateur Basketball Club (BABC) has clinched the top spot from Pool C. The Mac Irvin Fire control their own fate for the second spot, but will face a determined CIA Bounce Team at 10:15am. If Howard Pulley loses to BABC in the 9:00am game, the winner of 10:15 game between CIA and Mac Irvin will advance to the quarterfinals.

BOLD INDICATES CLINCHED #1 SEED IN POOL PLAY

Day One Recap (July 12th) Stats, Standings & Highlights

Reggie@EYBL — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:48:59 +0000

Exciting day of action at the 2011 Nike Peach Jam. 9 teams won both of their games on Day 1, creeping toward a birth in the quarterfinals which will begin Thursday evening at 6:00 eastern time. The top 2 teams from each pool advance. We will know a lot more after tomorrow’s games. Check back again tomorrow throughout the day for updates on statistics and standings.

Day 1 Team and Individual Stats

Standings after Day 1:

Pool A

Team Takeover (DC)	2-0
Georgia Stars (GA)	1-1
Athletes First (OK) 1-1	1-1
All-Ohio Red (OH) 1-1	1-1
Houston Hoops (TX) 1-1	1-1
Arkansas Wings (AR) 1-1	1-1

Pool B

1. Oakland Soldiers (CA)	2-0
2. Baltimore Elite (MD)	2-0
3. Indy Spiece (IN)	2-0
4. Louisiana Select (LA)	2-0
5. Boo Williams (VA)	2-0
6. Texas Titans (TX)	0-2

Pool C

1. Memphis YOMCA (TN)	2-0
2. Playaz Basketball Club (NJ)	2-0
3. CP3 (NC)	2-0
4. The Family (MI)	0-2
5. Albany City Rocks (NY)	0-2
6. California Supreme (CA)	0-2

Pool D

1. BABC (MA)	2-0
2. Mac Irvin Fire (IL)	2-0
3. CIA Bounce (CANADA)	1-1
4. Howard Pulley Panthers (MN)	1-1
5. Mean Streets (IL)	0-2
6. All Iowa Attack (IA)	0-2

More Day 1 Highlights From CourtCred.com

Peach Jam Tips Off Tomorrow (July 12th)

Reggie@EYBL — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:35:50 +0000

The 2011 EYBL playoffs begin tomorrow at the Riverwiew Park Activities Center in North Augusta, South Carolina.

Standings and Statistics will be updated on the website throughout the day.