By RENALDO DORSETT
Sports Reporter
rdorsett@tribunemedia.net
Renaldo's Ramblings
Part I
In the Book of Basketball Bill Simmons brought to focus the easiest way to establish a what if argument and to establish a list, if aliens came to Earth -Independence Day style - and you had to have one game to decide the fate of humankind, who would be on your team?" By the way no one likes naming lists more than me, Simmons and John Cusack's character from High Fidelity. What if the aliens decided that this almighty war to decide the fate of humanity would be decided by BAISS and GSSSA all star teams? Random alien overlord says if we don't put on a good show with top flight talent he does to the world what misplaced text messages and voicemails did to Tiger. With that kind of pressure shouldn't someone be preparing for this in case it comes up? It's a good thing I did. This will all make better sense in part 2, I promise....well maybe not but you should read it anyway.
Tribune GSSSA All-Bahamians
STARTERS
Angelo Lockhart
Position: Point Guard
School: C.C Sweeting
NBA Comparison: Derrick Rose
Strengths: Size, speed and athleticism to be an impact player anytime he's on the floor. Gets to the basket easier than most guards and is able to consistently finish above the rim, both in transition and in traffic Going full speed he is faster than anyone else on the court, but he is also very comfortable handling the ball as he is weaving through defenders... In one on one situations, he is almost impossible to stop because of his great first step and the variety of moves that he uses off the dribble ... Consistently gets into the lane, and is very good at finding teammates when the help defense rotates.
Rashad Sturrup
Position: Guard
School: C.I Gibson
NBA Comparison: Allen Iverson
Strengths: Has a knack for getting in traffic and drawing contact, and gets to the line more times per game than most guards in the country. He has an extra gear which allows him to turn the corner or to explode by defenders in the open court and create fast break opportunities on his own. Not afraid to break zones with his three point shot and hits with relative consistency.
Forwards
Stephen Strachan
Position: Small Forward
School: R.M Bailey
NBA Comparison: Paul Pierce
Strengths: Most consistent jump shooter in the country, bar none. Not the most athletic player on the floor but has a knack for scoring in bunches. High basketball I.Q with the ability to draw fouls and knocks down his free throws consistently once he gets to the line. Highly efficient offensive game, can score from anywhere from the low post to beyond three point range.
Patrico Leadon
Position: Forward
School: C.V Bethel
NBA Comparison: Kevin Durant
Strengths: Wingspan, mobility, quickness, and leaping ability places him above most of his peers with regards to his scoring ability . Excellent feel for the game and confidence allow him to make the offensive end of the floor seem effortless ...Has the ability to catch and shoot off screens with ease, off the dribble or spotting up beyond three point range. Excellent rebounder and shot blocker with ability to intensify his game on both ends of the floor when he feels the need to. Explosive scorer who can dominate a game.
Gabi Laurent
Position: Power Forward/Center
School: C.C Sweeting
NBA Comparison: Amare Stoudamire
Strengths: Strength, athleticism and work ethic come to mind when you think of Laurent. Never takes a play off, plays at only one speed and gives his all on every possession. Plays the game with amazing toughness, and doesn't shy away from contact in the paint. Runs the floor well for a big man and has an excellent jumpshot out to 18 feet. Excellent speed and agility in the open floor...Leadership qualities stood out as seat and soul of a team that he lead straight to the Hugh Campbell final
RESERVES
Guards
Patrick Davis
Position: Shooting Guard/Point Guard
School:C.C Sweeting
NBA Comparison: Monta Ellis
Strengths: Can play both guard positions, but better suited off the ball as a scorer rather than creating for others. Lighting quick in the open court and finishes in traffic
Derinando Mott
Position: Guard
School:C.I Gibson
NBA Comparison:Mo Williams
Strengths: Combo guard with range on his jumper out to the beyond the three point arc.. Great court vision and reaction speed to find open teammate...Excels in the open court and loves to push the ball up quickly
Denero Moss
Position: Point Guard
School: C.V Bethel
NBA Comparison: Jason Kidd
Strengths: True pass first point guard. at his best when breaking down defenders with his lethal crossover, or feeding a teammate for an easy basket ... Incredible quickness and ball handling ability
Roosevelt Whylly
Position: Forward
School: C.C Sweeting
NBA Comparison: Antawn Jamison
Strengths: Good jump shot as a junior but added new moves to his repertoire in his senior season after a summer with the Junior National Team... Ball handling is very good for a forward , and is a quality rebounder with the ability to rip down a board and go coast to coast. Long arms make him a good shot blocker and rebounder and an ability to make three pointer makes him a difficult matchup for most bigs.
D'Shon Taylor
Position:Forward
School: R.M Bailey
NBA Comparison: Josh Smith
Strengths: High flying player who finishes above the rim and has a reliable jumpshot...Not afraid of contact and likes to mix it up with inside guys and crash the board ...Often takes the ball at the high post and creates his own shot or assists others...Strong court sense, rarely in a rush or forcing the issue.
Prince Braynen
Position:Guard/Forward
School: C.R Walker
NBA Comparison: Tyreke Evans
Strengths: Has proven that he is able to play as a lead guard, but his natural position seems to be as a shooting guard or small forward, where he can still be a facilitator, but can look to score more often ...Plays at a fast pace all the time with the ability to create on the fly ... Puts constant sure on the opposing team with his aggressive style and drives to the basket, unguardable one on one... His vision and passing are extremely advanced, and he's shown that he can be a reliable distributor.
Kenrico Lockhart
Position: Forward
School: G.H.S
NBA Comparison: Chris Bosh
Strengths: Comfortable operating from the high post, either shooting midrange shot, or utilizing his quickness and putting the ball on the floor to get to the hoop.. aggressive and tough under the rim despite his slight frame... Very long and athletic player with excellent frame, plus leaping and slashing ability ... It's very difficult to guard him due to his size and ability to play inside/outside
Coach: Mario Bowleg
In part two we name the BAISS All-Bahamians and ponder if SAC would allow any of their players to play with the fate of the world at stake, then again its not a BAISS sanctioned event so we're not sure
Published On:Saturday, March 20, 2010