Pro City Kenner League Day 2
Following are game recaps from DC Pro City Kenner League, Day 2 action.
For a look at Day 1, click here.
Clyde’s 85 A Wash 59
In a beginning to end victory, Clyde’s expanded their 32-21 halftime advantage, using inside-out contributions to blow it wide open.
The victors got 13 points, six rebounds from Hoya center Qudus Wahab. Georgetown alum Rodney Pryor poured in 16 points, all in the second half after arriving late. Pryor is still a “strategic scorer” as he put it – if you take away his shot, the lefty goes by you. Protect the drive, he pulls up in your eyes.
The surprise of the day was Georgetown transfer big, Bradley Ezewiro, who shot, drove, finished and patrolled the lane to 29 points and nine rebounds for A Wash. His teammate, point guard Dante Harris managed four points.
Obie Oleka, a forward formerly from Arizona State who last year played professionally in Bulgaria, started strong, ending up with 10 points, 10 rebounds. Stout inside, Oleka used the game to push his conditioning as well.
Higher Level 62 Tombs 55
After a scintillating Day 1, the Tombs duo of Georgetown newcomers Brandon Murray and Amir Spears failed to match it in Day 2; Murray logged just two points and two rebounds in the first half before suffering an eye area injury early in the second, while Spears finished the game a six points, four rebounds and two assists. Both were un-energetic from the beginning.
Morgan State’s Will Thomas did provide energy throughout, ending with 14 points, five rebounds and two blocks for Tombs. Jalen Bradley, a former Oral Roberts standout and member of the Miami Heat and G League Skyforce organizations, chipped in eight points.
Two other Hoyas – freshmen Denver Anglin and D'ante Bass – made their Kenner debuts and acquitted well. Anglin led all scorers with 20 points, while Bass contributed five points and 15 rebounds, fie of the latter being offensive.
George Mason frosh Devin Dinkins scored six points, but impressed by controlling tempo and keeping his dribble alive in traffic.
Hoya Blue 87 True to Youth 73
A whopping 36 points on 13-20 overall shooting and 8-11 from long distance was Georgetown newcomer Jay Heath's statline. This Hoya Blue guy sank ‘em early and often. Add six caroms to his totals.
UMass-Lowell standout Ayinde Hakim sped and darted around for 23 points, 21 in the first stanza for Hoya Blue. Malcolm Wilson, who played last year at Georgetown put up 12 points and a game best 15 rebounds (seven offensive); Wilson pretty much never left the game for Hoya Blue and was visibly fatigued yet proud of his work afterward.
Morgan State’s Isiah Burke helped lead True to Youth via 21 points, also pulling down six boards. Professional and DMV bucket getter DJ Mitchell joined him point=wise. Devon Flowers, a Washington Adventist stalwart was credited with 12 points and three rebounds. NAIA foes should beware of Flowers.
PAPA 60 Hoop Magic 47
Dominating from the beginning, PAPA benefited from Christian ‘Boo’ Jackson’s 12 points, eight rebounds (four offensive). A known DMV local pro, Jackson, in his mid 30’s, still gets buckets.
Jordan Hairston, about to start his UT-Tyler career, accounted for seven points and three boards, proving again he can score at multiple levels. Brown rookie Kino Lilly added five points, three bounds and two assists for the winners – his Ivy League career is bright as Lilly scores, yet remains unselfish.
Ronald Polite, a George Mason point guard paced all scorers with 21 points for Hoop Magic. He again showed himself healthy and ready to boogie.
Call Your Mother 59 Bulldogs 35
Fayettville State’s Darian Dixon was game high point man at 12 points, scoring all around the court for CYM. Syracuse returner Benny Williams followed closely at 11 points, while also stacking five rebounds to his stat line. Virginia Tech rookie, Rodney Rice, logged five points. Both Williams and Rice will soon return to school, per sources.
Bulldogs, a team comprised of Bowie State’s team, received nine points from Kyree Freeman, who this year could excel, predicated on he and his team jelling and accepting roles.
