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Here's another article on the Lubin game. The best news is the bolded part. He's official!

http://highschoolsports.blog.ajc.co...nals-buford-boys-girls-advance-to-title-game/

In the boys’ game, Lubin led all scorers with 37 points and added 15 rebounds – including 8 on the offensive end – and five blocks. He energized the crowd with five monster dunks, and with his 6-foot-8, 250-pound frame, was a constant presence in the paint, helping to shut down the Cavs’ inside game while on defense, and creating easy baskets for teammates like D’Marcus Simonds (30 points).
“I just wanted to do what it took for my team to win,” said Lubin, who on Friday signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Connecticut. “I knew if we were going to win this game, I’d have to get rebounds and blocked shots to execute and finish strong on the offensive end.”
 
3uconn said:
I would hate to spoil the news but Lubin didn't sign yesterday. It's not possible because it's not a signing period. I asked his coach and he said that he got his ACT score back yesterday and he's good to go. He will sign in the spring signing period.
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Thanks for the correction 3, it's awesome that you're in contact with the coach.
 
3uconn said:
I would hate to spoil the news but Lubin didn't sign yesterday. It's not possible because it's not a signing period. I asked his coach and he said that he got his ACT score back yesterday and he's good to go. He will sign in the spring signing period.
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I remember, back in Nov. when Lubin couldn't sign because his grades from another school, which he previously attended, hadn't arrived for him to sign a LOI. His coach, then said he would sign in Feb. I thought that was strange because the spring LOI period is in May.
It could be, now that the ACT results are in, he was able to sign a grant-in-aid, like Hamilton did in Nov. I'm sure the official LOI will come in May.
Speaking of Hamilton, how did his Friday match with Compton come out. We saw the halftime score and no final. Anybody know the final score?
 
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Good to see Ali, Lubin, & Cassell on their winning ways. On the negative side, however, Turtle Jackson's team lost in the semi's for the 3rd year in a row. They fell behind big, early on, and couldn't recover.
Trailing by 20, in the 4th quarter, Jackson scored 13 points to narrow the gap to 10. Jackson's team couldn't get any closer despite the fact that Jackson scored 34 points in the game. Their season is over.
Out in CA, Hamilton's team lost, despite Hamilton's 25 points. Hamilton tied the game with a 3 with 8 seconds left. The opposition then hit 1 of 2 FT's to give them a 1 point lead. Hamilton's 3 with less than 2 seconds remaining missed. Bosco's record is 18-11. They do expect to get an invite to the CA open tourney.
I know Bosco plays a tough national schedule, but with the overall talent they have, 11 losses seems a bit much. Not sure if it's coaching, or what. But, considering the personnel, I would think they would have much fewer losses.
 
Sam Cassell Jr won a bunch of conference awards: http://www.tcceagles.com/genrel/March_05_Media_All-PC

He won the Panhandle Conference Player of the Year, Panhandle Conference Freshman of the Year, and was on the All-Panhandle Conference 1st team.

For comparisons, here are the last few PC Player of the Year winners:
2013: Chris Jones, now with Louisville...Player Profile
2012: Chris Jones
2011: Carl Hall, played for Wichita State...Player Profile
2010: Brian Bryant, played for Miss St....Player Profile

I think Cassell should be making some Juco All-American team, as all the previous PC POTY on the list above were as well.
 
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And here are highlights from St. John Bosco vs. Mater Dei:
 
tcf15 said:
Rakim Lubin was awarded All Metro Atlanta 3rd team from the Atlanta Tipoff Club: http://naismithawards.com/PressBox/...lub-Names-2014-High-School-Award-Winners.aspx

Here's a preview of Buford's upcoming game: http://www.scoreatl.com/stories/championship-preview-boys-class-aaa/
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loaded area of talent, I only went through the first 2 teams and everyone is either already committed to a D1 school or has D1 offers. When you have a top 10 recruit in the 2015 class in Jaylen Brown that couldn't break through to the 1st team, you know you are dealing with serious competition.
 
Cassell scored another 26, today, in a victory over Fla's defending champs. The semifinal will be tomorrow, with the finale on Sat. Apparently, he hit on several 3's and had a bunch of assists too.
 
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http://www.jcfloridan.com/sports/article_0677a1da-a580-11e3-ae94-001a4bcf6878.html

But it was the play of the Panhandle Conference Player of the Year Cassell, Jr. that continues to make the biggest difference for the Indians.

“Sam is really coming into our own and growing as our point guard and our leader,” Blake said. “He was big all game for us, especially at the free throw line. I thought Central Florida did a good job of taking us out of what we want to do offensively, but Sam is so good at breaking down the defense and getting in the paint, and he helped us get some key baskets down the stretch.”
 
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/28/article/96474/

A major reason for Buford’s 21-game winning streak has been the play of Lubin, a senior transfer from Alabama.

Previously criticized for his leadership and temper throughout the regular season by Whitehart, the 6-foot-6, 250-pound Lubin has elevated his game in the playoffs, taking it upon himself to be a leader for the Wolves.

The University of Connecticut commit is averaging 24 points per game this postseason, four points more than his regular-season average. In the title game, though, Lubin will face one of his toughest tests when he squares off against 6-foot-8 Tennessee commit C.J. Thurman of Morgan County.

Thurman is averaging 12.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. The Lubin-Thurman matchup between the two big men could be one of the ultimate factors in the title game, according to Whitehart.

“They’re both big, physical, athletic kids,” Whitehart said. “That is going to be a big part of what the game will be decided on.”
 
tcf15 said:
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/28/article/96474/
A major reason for Buford’s 21-game winning streak has been the play of Lubin, a senior transfer from Alabama.

Previously criticized for his leadership and temper throughout the regular season by Whitehart, the 6-foot-6, 250-pound Lubin has elevated his game in the playoffs, taking it upon himself to be a leader for the Wolves.

The University of Connecticut commit is averaging 24 points per game this postseason, four points more than his regular-season average. In the title game, though, Lubin will face one of his toughest tests when he squares off against 6-foot-8 Tennessee commit C.J. Thurman of Morgan County.

Thurman is averaging 12.1 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. The Lubin-Thurman matchup between the two big men could be one of the ultimate factors in the title game, according to Whitehart.

“They’re both big, physical, athletic kids,” Whitehart said. “That is going to be a big part of what the game will be decided on.”
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Might be able to watch the game here http://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/91436
 
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Cassell scored 20 yesterday in a semi final win. Chipola led comfortably the entire game. The finale is today at 5EST.

I would assume the winner goes to the juco championships. Cassell could be our most important recruit coming in next year. Hamilton gives us a lot of offense, Lubin gives us additional strength, but, with Bazz leaving, PG is crucial. We don't know if Boat can be successful as our main PG. Samuels isn't quite ready for effective leadership for 25+ minutes next year. That leaves Cassell. From the sounds of his play, he is exactly what is needed. I know it's the juco level, but it's a higher level than high school, plus he brings maturity as he is 3 years removed from HS.
 
Is Sam playing primarily the 1 at Chipola this year? What are his season averages for points and assists?
 
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Boat,/T-Sam,/Cassel,/Purvis
Need to form a PG out of the above. At least we have options
 
Chipola College headed to the NJCAA National basketball tournament

http://www.wtvy.com/sports/headline...ational-basketball-tournament--249371991.html

The Indians play Wednesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. (CST). They will face the winner of Shelton State (AL) and State Fair College (Missouri). The Indians (25-5) enter the tournament as the number three seed behind number one seed Indians Hills (31-2) and number two seed Vincennes (31-2)

NJCAA tournament goes from 3/17 to 3/22 and will be broadcast on www.ihigh.com
 
Found some good photos of Rock, too:
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Roc doesn't look bulky, just lean and chiseled. If he's carrying 250 lbs he's carrying it well.
 
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