thetorch Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I went to the first two games of the Pattonville Invitational tonight. First game was Chaminade vs Jennings. Chaminade set the team scoring record for the Pattonville Tourney scoring in triple figures while Jennings got close to 80 in a run and gun game. Neither team had any prospects. The best player on the floor was Alfred Nelson for Chaminade who signed with Drury I think. Chaminade has a ton of shooters, brandon Lockhart a soph guard for them may garner a look down the road, he has really good handles. Both teams were very quick, but Jennings refuses or can't take any jump shots. They shot one three, besides that their longest shot attempts were free throws. Second game was the one to watch, CBC vs McCluer North. North ran em out of the gym up by 30 in the second half, finished them off 63-40. North's big three all scored in double figures but Torres Roundtree was the star, dominating the Stars play on the offensive end. He finished with 23 points, all but 2 scored before the fourth quarter. Most of his shots were on drives though he made a great 3 from half court at the buzzer to end the first quarter. Roundtree also had half a dozen boards and as many assists with a couple steals. Femi John scored 10 points and deferred to Roundtree most of the time. John was a little more active on the defensive end and showed a nice midrange game. Anthony Booker had 15 points and showed some range with a couple jumpers from 15 feet and out. He was decent on the boards, not great, he had a couple blocks but considering his jumping ability and athleticism he should be more active. Booker is generously listed at 6'8, he is more like 6'6 and he has small hands, not good for catching in the post. John is really athletic, and was touching the top of the square in warmups. Roundtree is the least athletic of the trio but I believe has the most basketball skills. If we have offered John, Roundtree should be getting offered from us too. CBC freshman Ryan Pierson started for the Cadets. He is a legit 6'8 or 9. Definetely not as far along as say Griffey was last year but he has some skills. He is someone to watch as he grows in skill and stature. Angres was the only D-1 coach at the game. I believe there were a couple guys scouting from some D-1 schools. Lindenwood, Meremac, and McKendree all had guys there. Earl was there hawking his wares as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Maybe I'm wrong but I think Roundtree is a bigger football recruit Official Billikens.com sponsor of H Waldman Official Sponser of the Stemmler and Ahearn could and would have helped club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bknightsfan Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Do you think Roundtree has the skills to play SG in college, would be a better fit than John at SLU? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 You are confusing Torres Roundtree with Rolandis Woodland at Summitt or Marvin McNutt at Haz Central. Woodland used to play BBall and Football at Lutheran North and McNutt plays both both at Central, both are highly touted football recruits. Roundtree to my knowledge does not play football and certainly was not a top player on McCluer North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bknightsfan Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 When and who does Mcluer North play next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 they play chaminade wed night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taj79 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Your opening statement said "Earl was there hawking his wares." Could you expand upon that? What does Earl hawk at these events? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yes, I was thinking of Rolandis Woodland. Thanks Official Billikens.com sponsor of H Waldman Official Sponser of the Stemmler and Ahearn could and would have helped club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Booker is generously listed at 6'8, he is more like >6'6 He looks 6'8 to me. http://overland-stannjournal.stltoday.com/...c_snc_1.ii1.jpg >John is really athletic, and was touching the top of >the square in warmups. Roundtree is the least athletic of >the trio but I believe has the most basketball skills. I agree on the basketball skills but disagree on the athleticism. I've seen Roundtree sky over much taller players for rebounds and dunk in traffic in a game. If anything, he's a better leaper than John. >we have offered John, Roundtree should be getting offered >from us too. If Roundtree doesn't improve in the classroom, he'll be headed to juco first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Austin is selling his book about local basketball - there was a thread a couple of weeks ago about it and it has been in the paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Earl Austin Jr. has put together a book covering 20 years of basketball in St. Louis, and he's selling his book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketbill Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 who is who in this pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashvilleBilliken Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Bump...anybody know who's who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 From left to right: Femi John, Anthony Booker, Torres Roundtree (seated), Ryan Goldkamp, Deon Hemphill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashvilleBilliken Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Thanks. It's always good to put a face to all these names I read. Femi and Torres look like they're no stranger to the weight room. I like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 he is really 6'7 1/2' based on that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Earl had his little newspaper he is always selling. He didn't have copies of books with him that I could see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetorch Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 You can't tell from that picture cuz it is from underneath. Booker was not taller than either Justin Tatum or Alfred Nelson. Ryan Pierson was noticeably taller than Booker and was also listed at 6'8. If Booker is a legit 6'8 than Pierson is at least 6'10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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