Tuesday, May 20, 2008

MDC 13 and Under Preview



The 13 and Under Division at the MDC rivals the 11’s as the best bracket. Some of the top teams in the region are in the building which means the weekend should be outstanding. Here’s preview of some of the top teams and players that will be present.

MDC 13 and Under Preview

Educated Athletes: Can anyone dethrone the boys from Chester. They are looking for their 3rd straight MDC crown. They bring toughness and experience to the party. They also have last MDC’s Mr. Memorial Day Darius Robinson.

Shooting Stars: The North Jersey team plays with a lot of spunk and fire. They are scrappy, talented and won the NJ Div. 2 crown. Beware!

NY Panthers: The NYC boys have been known for a while on the AAU scene. This group has some stud players including bruiser Jordan Washington.

New Heights Red- Formerly the Harlem Kings they made quick noise on the scene winning numerous tournaments including the Rebounds Super Regional. They have good guard play and quality bigs.

Playaz: The Yankees won the NJ State Crown and have the confidence to run through the field. The backcourt of Matthew Johnson and Kavon Stewart will give any opposing coach nightmares.

Linden Ballers: Dennis Mayes boys made it to the finals in the state tourney. They possess that Linden toughness and will be a tough out for any club. Look out for guard Mykhal Corbit.

Trenton Hurricanes: Trenton made a deep run in the MDC last season and finished 4th in the state. Nate King can score a lot of points quickly and if Dwayne Foreman is on they are tough to beat.

Camp Pocono Blazers: Don’t sleep on Camp Pocono because they are capable of knocking anyone off. Check for the trio of Travis Rocida, Gary Whritenhour and Conner Cuccinelli.

Long Island Lightning: The Lightning have some serious names on their roster and they are ready to show them off at the MDC. Jason Boswell joins a talented bunch including Ethan Telfair, Isiah Lewis and Dave “The Kangaroo” Henry.

Garden State Knights: The Knights have improved throughout the season and should be ready to hang at the MDC. They are very steady and should be able to scare a few teams.

Delaware Hawks: The squad from the First State are coming off a finals loss at the prestigous Kingwood Classic. This is their first trip to the MDC and they are poised to make an immediate impact. Dean Wilson is one to watch.

Other Teams Include: New Heights (White), New Heights (Blue), CJ All Stars, Asbury Park and Team Underrated.