Dallas Mustangs Won The CrownThis tournament provided a great look at several of the DFW’s Metroplex top teams with the winner having to learn from some mistakes in Pool Play and then turn it around in the championship to get by a strong Flower Mound Rebels squad that was trying to get their first championship of the season. However the championship game was a great heavyweight classic that saw several momentum changes and then finally, the Mustangs, behind the newly acquired phenom, Demarcus “Slim” Randle willed his team to victory lane, winning 57-53.
DeMarcus “Slim” Randle #15 Dallas Mustangs
The 6’4” megatron of B’ball took over in the big time moments for his squad throughout the tournament. Clutch baskets, rebounds, block shots, dunks, interior passes for assists were visible every game. Kid runs the floor better than most guards. My choice for Tournament MVP!!!
DeVontae Patterson #25 Flower Mound RebelsThe 6’5” big man was a man on a mission, outplaying almost every Big man in the tournament by using his athleticism, quickness and strength. Playing hard on both ends of the court was maddening for opposing coaches . Another ‘do-it-all’ player that made sure to be a factor every game, showing signs of being like his dad, former NBA stud, Michael Finley.
Vernon Scott#33 HEROES
This 6’3 small forward played BIG throughout the tournament, showing great skills in the paint and on the perimeter. Young man displayed a nice feathery touch from all over the court. Could slash and dash to the cup with ease, had an array of post moves and could handle the rock in the open floor very well. This young man rebounded the rock, had several blocks and his defensive instincts were incredible.
Terrance Ferguson #1 Flower Mound RebelsThis 6’3” small forward did his thing despite playing half the tournament on ‘gimpy’ ankle suffered in one of the pool play games, however, he still found ways to contribute on both ends of the court. This young man can fill the cup up with many shots from anywhere and he did nothing to dispute that in this tournament. Showing amazing courage and toughness, this youngsta’ continued to tote the note for his squad.
Steven Sullivan #32 Irving B.I.G. D.O.G.S.
This 6’5 big fella’ went to work on his opponents from the very jump. Rebounding and defending the paint were a must for this guy in every game. Showed amazing body control on several ‘and-one’ finishes on the break throughout the tournament. He displayed a great shooting touch 8-10 feet on in.
Nate Morris #32 Dallas MustangsThe 6’8” Giant was rumbling through his opponents with improved footwork and agility never before displayed. He found ways to contribute in the paint with several put-backs, rebounds, block shots, and low post maneuvers that stunned a lot of us that have been watching this young man for sometime grow into someone that will have to be reckoned with. This mountain is hard to move and plays hard every game.
Jarrett Jenkins #13 B.I.G. D.O.G.S.
At 5’9” Point Guard was artistic at almost every moment of the tournament. His length and strength gave opposing PG’s problems. He was able to dribble through any defense, he scored at will and dished out several assists to compliment his all-around game. His defense was very strong and he was able to help rebound and take pressure off of his BIGS’… Smooth ball handler but knows how to run his team’s offense.
Keenan Holdman #31 Flower Mound RebelsThe 5’9” Point Guard was a beast on both ends of the floor. His speed burst was turbo-like and when he hit that button, he left people in a cloud of dust. His strength and relentlessness to get to the cup was crazy. Kid is real physical on both ends of the floor, he uses his body very effectively. Knows how to move through traffic very effectively.
Dee Dee Henry #1 Team Bizness
The 5’7” Point Guard was absolutely tenacious on both ends of the court. His defense stifled several players, he didn’t care who what your name or your position was, if you could score it was his job to change that thought and he did game in and game out. His high energy, in your face, style of play was breathtaking. He handled the ball and ran his team with precision. He scored inside and outside. I just loved watching this young man work effortlessly.
Malik MacLemore #14 Team BiznessThis 5’10” long , lanky and athletic player brought his baller mode for this tournament that surprised everyone in the building. He had several wild shots that hit from many different angles. He’s starting to remind me of Stacey Augmon, formerly of the UNLV Rebels from back in the day. Just like Plastic Man’, he can stretch from many different body angles and still deliver offensively.
Bradley Chastine #23 Flower Mound Rebels
At 6’0”, this young man was not hard to find, he displayed a great set of skills, handling the ball in the open court, knocking down clutch outside shots, penetrated the zones to get easy layups, rebounded with the big boys, and even defended the floor as if his life depended upon it. Young man has great body control and knows how to use it. Very fundamental and wasn’t afraid to go at anyone that stood in front of him.
Miles Thompson #21 HeroesBringing a big package of athleticism, speed, power, agility, and an amazing set of defensive instincts, this youngsta’ was more than noticeable on both ends of the floor. He slashed and dashed to the cup with no problem. His defensive skills were more than just polished, he erased his opponents from the scoring column each game. He had to be one of the biggest huslters’ in the tournament. Loved this guy’s enthusiasm and energy.
Ryan Evans #33 Team Bizness
Standing every bit of 6’10” and still growing, this giant was hard to overlook. He showed a great shooter’s touch around the paint. His foot work has improved tremendously and assured us that he is working even harder to keep up. He’s still light in the weight category, but he still held his own on the boards and defensive side. He blocked several shots each game. He also showed a nice set of post moves in the paint.
Ethan Chapman #13 Flower Mound RebelsThis young man is a classic throwback from the woods of Hoosier Nation, his jumper’ is definitely reminding people down here of Larry Bird. As accurate as they come from the three point arch, this kid wasn’t shy about letting them go either. But he did show great patience in getting his shots off. IQ was awesome too. Very good on the defensive end.
