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Burney's Bytes will focus primarily on the local preps sports scene, but will also touch on some college and pro athletics, mostly in regards to athletes who hail and have played high school sports in Oakland County. My goal for the blog is to be conversational and anecdotal, a more relaxed and free formal take on high school athletics than you see in regular game day coverage.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Sophomore Sensations

The Top Sophomore Boys Hoopsters in Oakland County
Class of 2014 – The Tantalizing 20
1 Maury Diane (Birmingham DCD G/F) – Has battled injuries early this season, but when healthy this fantastically talented wing will shine very, very bright!!!!
2 Edmond Sumner (Birmingham DCD G) – Unbelievably impressive in early-season action in the 'Jackets backcourt…..just a PURE GAMER in every way possible!!!!
3 Maceo Baston, Jr. (Troy G/F) – This wiry and smooth swingman has really upped his game so far this year.  WILL ONLY KEEP GETTING BETTER!!!
4 Armand Cartwright (BH Lahser G) – Heady and hardworking combo guard that can score, shoot, create and lead………Can you say BRIGHT FUTURE for TEAM BLACK&YELLOW?
5 Akemji Williams (RH Adams G) – Speedy and smart floor general that has the heart and drive of a CHAMPION!!!
6 Yante Maten (BH Lahser F/C) – Rugged, raw and athletic post presence with a tremendous upside!!!
7 John McCarty (Lake Orion (F/C) – The best boys hoopster to hits DRAGONLAND since three-time all-stater Drew Maynard (Oakland University/Valdosta State)
8 Khalil Gracey (BH Lahser (F) – Fast-improving wing with a silky-soft touch from the outside and an ultra-quick first step to the rack………….WICKED COMBO!!!!
9 Lindsey Hunter IV (Southfield Christian G) – Very versatile and exhibits a high hoop IQ for a kid his age
10 Jason Alessi (Birmingham Brother Rice G) – Deadeye shooter with BIG-TIME PLAYMAKER written all over him
11 Vezzie Carthane (Pontiac G) – Has had big shoes to fill as the Phoenix's new starting point guard, replacing three-year all-league floor general Ant Adams, and has been doing one fine job keeping the standard of 'Yaktown backcourt play at a high level
12 Nick Owens (Clarkston G) – Simply put a flat-out AWESOME shooter!!!
13 Marquan Johnson (Clawson F) – Rangy and athletically-gifted wing that could wind up being quite the cage phenom in TROJANSLAND!!
14 Jermaine King (Ferndale F) – Possesses both grace and power around the rim, will really make a significant impact once eligible next month
15 Press Kampe (RH Adams G) – Rock solid point guard with rock solid bloodline
16 Jason Lee (Rochester G) – Can run an offense just as well as his counterpart, Falcons senior starting floor general Paris Pereira.
17 Rob Diez (Ferndale G/F) – Shoots it so well from downtown, Burney thinks he needs to be checked for bullets and lead running through his system
18 D.J. Stevens (AH Oakland Christian G/F) – This bulldog-style wing that has a nice 'J' and a nails-tough move to the hoop plays great in the shadow of a headline-grabbing senior class…..when the team officially becomes "his" next year and the year after…WATCH OUT
19 David Lett (North Farmington G/F) – Pleasant surprise early on bringing his tenacious and inspiring play off the bench for TEAM LITTLE NOGO!!!
20 Maurice Ways (Birmingham DCD G/F) – Part of a super sophomore class for the 'Jackets !
 

5 Comments:

Blogger mrhoopsmichigan said...

Although they are 0-4 I've seen Charlie Carson (R Stoney Creek) play twice now, and he deffinatly deserves to be on this list. Great court awareness and is very unselfish.

December 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM 
Blogger Toiya said...

I have seen about half of these young men play before. You are on target in naming them sensational. These same young men also do excellent academically. Blessed!

December 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM 
Blogger coach_gjdj said...

another example of you doing your homework Scott...well done as usual!

December 25, 2011 at 3:57 PM 
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Blogger Dakila said...

Clawson's Jared Ocampo deserves some credit.

December 29, 2011 at 8:35 AM 

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