|
HV Hawks Tay Fisher Drafted by Globetrotters! |
 Tay Fisher caught the attention of the Harlem Globetrotters with his basketball skills, after being seen at a Hawks game late into the season. Last Wednesday, the Globetrotters made Kingston High and Siena College graduate Fisher one of six players selected in their second annual draft.
Coach Clyde Sinclair explained what type of player appeals to the renowned Globetrotters, who have played in 119 countries before more than 128-million fans since forming in 1926.
"When evaluating draft prospects, we look for players that bring special skills and the personality to potentially be Harlem Globetrotters," Sinclair said in a statement. "We hope we can be as fortunate as last year, when our top pick, Ant Atkinson, not only made the team, but has flourished." Fisher, a 5-foot-9 guard, battled bigger players throughout his scholastic and collegiate careers.
"They like that I'm short," Fisher said. "I can shoot and play the game, and they think kids will relate to me because I'm short." The next step for Fisher would be to participate in a two-day mini-camp that the Globetrotters have scheduled for August in Houston. Others drafted by the Globetrotters were Patrick Ewing Jr. (Georgetown), Sonny Weems (Arkansas), William Bullard (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi), Longar Longar (Oklahoma) and Donald Thomas (Auburn).
For more information about Tay Fisher, visit the Hudson Valley Hawks website at: www.hvhawks.com.
|
|
Delaware Destroyers NPBL 2008 Champs! |
|
On Saturday June 28th in front of a record crowd of 700 fans; the Delaware Destroyers upset the Bulldogs 119-105. The Destroyers played a very good game, leading at the halftime by 2 points and keeping the lead into the third quarter. Delaware took advantage of Elmira with loss of Lester McNair, 6'-2'' G, from Buffalo St., who suffered a game ending injury. Also, David Ruffin 6'-4'' G/F from Hartford, missed almost the entire 3rd quarter with leg cramping.
The Destroyers were led by a recent addition Sami Wylie 5'-11'', G who scored 27 points including five 3-pointers. Both teams are taking a much needed break to prepare for the 2009 season.
|
|
2008 NPBL Championship Game broadcast Live! |
|
The Local Sports Edge, Network1 Sports and the NPBL are proud to bring you the NPBL Championship game on line this Saturday from the Chemung County YMCA located in Elmira, NY. Pre Game will be at 6:30PM. Go to www.localsportsedge.com and Click the "Listen Live" link to hear the game between the Elmira Bulldogs and the Delaware Destroyers.
The 2008 NPBL Championship Game is shaping up to be one of the most well covered minor league pro basketball games ever to take place. Serveral media outlet's have already confirmed their status for the 2008 NPBL Championship Game. This is in addition to the game now being broadcast LIVE online for the entire world to tune in.
|
|
|
Elmira Bulldog Gets D-League Tryout |
Five days before the NPBL Championship Game, the Elmira Bulldogs have lost one of their best players. Tychicus Snow will skip Saturday's title game, after being selected for the NBA Developmental League's tryout camp.
Snow is one of only 200 players picked to try out. Last year, 33 of the 200 earned D-League contracts.
Despite standing just 5-7, Snow stood pretty tall in Elmira, scoring more than 12 points a game, along with four assists. He even dunked off an ally-oop in a game, wowing fans and teammates alike.
The D-League is hosting the three-day tryout in Georgia this weekend, during the NPBL's title game, set for Saturday at 7pm from the Chemung County YMCA.
|
|
|
Elmira Bulldogs American Conference Champions! |
|
The Elmira Bulldogs defeated the Hudson Valley Hawks 126-113 infront of a very energetic and supportive crowd of 240 fans and have earned the right to play in the 2008 NPBL Championship Game !!!
The first half of the game was closley contested by the (5-10) Hudson Valley Hawks as they played to within 5 points of the (11-3) Elmira Bulldogs at the half, 60-55. The Elmira Bulldogs came out of the locker room on fire and established a double digit lead early in the third quarter and watched it grow to a 23 point lead before Hudson Valley made a late run in the final 2 minutes of the game to cut the defecit to 13 points. Elmira Bulldogs head coach James R. Schutz was quoted as saying ,"The Hudson Valley Hawks have a lot of talent and Coach Spencer does a great job with them, if Coach Spencer and thier core player's return, they will be very tough in 2009."
David Ruffin, the 2008 NPBL scoring champion led the Elmira Bulldogs with 25 points on the evening making him just one of a total of seven Bulldogs players who finsihed in double figures scoring. Marlin Johnson scored 17 points and hauled in 12 rebounds while Brandon Lawley scored 14 points and hauled in 14 rebounds, making the Marlin Johnson/Brandon Lawley combination a lethal one on the glass as they combined for 26 rebounds in the win. Mackenzie "Big Mack" Clark finished with 15 points followed by Darwin Young and Demontric Doddles with 14 and 13 points respectivley. Ithaca native Lester McNair rounded out the double digit scoring with 10 points on the evening while also dishing out 5 assists. The Hudson Valley Hawks were led by Tay Fisher who finished with 19 points.
Due to Elmira's large fan base which consisted of a 250 fans per game average for the 2008 NPBL Season, the League President has awarded the 2008 NPBL Championship Game to the Bulldogs and the city of Elmira to be held on Saturday June 28 with a 7:05 pm tip-off from the Chemung County YMCA.
|
|
|
Bulldogs 2-0 Vs. Monarchs! |
|
The Elmira Bulldogs (8-3) took care of business against the Westchester Monarchs (1-5). The Monarchs put up a fight in the first half and hung to within two points of the Bulldogs 70-68 at the half. The second half of the game would tell a different tale as the Bulldogs came out strong to build up a 22 point lead. The Bulldogs defeated the Westchester Monarchs 140-128 in second meeting.
The Elmira Bulldogs were led by the leagues leading scorer in David Ruffin who finished with 37 points on the afternoon. Ithaca, NY native Lester McNair added 21 points while both former Mansifeld University star player's Demontric Doddles and Kevin Hill had solid games finishing with 18 and 15 points. Mackenzie "Big Mack" Clark finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds. The Westchester Monarchs were led by Telron Spell who finished with a very impressive 36 points on the afternoon.
The game marked the 8th consecutive win and clinched the regular season NPBL North Division title for the Elmira Bulldogs. The Bulldogs will recieve a first round playoff bye and will host the NPBL North division championship game in Elmira, NY on Saturday June 21st @ 7pm. The winner of the NPBL North championship game will meet the winner of the NPBL South championship game on Saturday June 28th to play for the NPBL championship at a site still to be determined.
The Elmira Bulldogs will be back in action with the last regular season home game to be played on Saturday May 31st with a 7:05 pm tip-off. Admission into the game will be FREE OF CHARGE as the City of Elmira has teamed up with Chemung County to sponsor the last regular season home game.
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>
|
| Results 1 - 7 of 69 |
