Nate King scored 16 points and Joe Feinberg added 12 markers including 4 treys as the Trenton Hurricanes defeated the NY Panthers 66-57 to win the MDC 13 and Under Championship. Maynard Grant paced NY Panthers with 14 points in the loss.
Spotlight Players
Mr. Memorial Day- Nate King Guard (Trenton Hurricanes)- Like I wrote in the preview King is a scorer that on any given night can carry his squad. At the MDC it was no different. He got to the basket at will by using his strength and quickness off the dribble. When the Canes needed a bucket he tightened up the chin strap and got it done.Nazier Chew Guard (Trenton Hurricanes)- Chew played some serious minutes at the point in the MDC. He handled the pill when it counted and had good showings during the semifinal and championship.
Joe Feinberg Guard (Trenton Hurricanes)- When Joe’s jumper is falling he’s such a dangerous guard. In the finals he nailed four treys and his stroked looked very fluid. His outside shooting loosens up the defense and allows King and others room to drive.
Charles Cooke Guard (Trenton Hurricanes)- Cooke plays the tough guy role for the Canes. When the team needs a spark and someone to stand up to the bullies he’s the man. Charles also has become very aggressive on the offensive end lately.
Daquan Chew Forward (Trenton Hurricanes)- Chew hit the glass hard for the Canes and controlled the paint on defense. He seems to play better against the top competition.
Maynard Grant Forward (NY Panthers)- Grant got busy in the scoring column on the baseline and inside. He had things going for the Panthers early but his play couldn’t hold off the Canes.
Mariga Clarke Guard (NY Panthers)- I like this kids skill set and potential. You can look at him and see he has a chance to be very special. He’s multidimensional and will be a match up problem for people for a while.
Dalique Mingo Guard (NY Panthers)- He’s one of the Panthers sharp shooters from the perimeter. He can catch and shoot or put the rock on the floor.
Brian Kruger Guard (NY Panthers)- Kruger is the other sharp shooter. Once he sets his feet its money in the bank. He was knocking down treys all weekend.
MDC 13 and Under All Tournament Team
Nate King (Trenton Hurricanes)- Mr. Memorial Day
Joe Feinberg (Trenton Hurricanes)
Nazier Chew (Trenton Hurricanes)
Charles Cooke (Trenton Hurricanes)
Daquan Chew (Trenton Hurricanes)
Maynard Grant (NY Panthers)
Mariga Clarke (NY Panthers)
Dalique Mingo (NY Panthers)
Brian Kruger (NY Panthers)
Jason Boswell (LI Lightning)
Dave Henry (LI Lightning)
Donovan Johnson (LI Lightning)
Matt Johnson (Playaz)
Kavon Stewart (Playaz)
Nyie Johnson (Playaz)
Coming Thursday- Inside The MDC: 13 and Under
