Max's All Stars finish second in Showcase NYC Spring Showdown 2012

Yesterday, Max's All Stars clinched the #1 seed and finished 4-1 overall, reaching the Showcase NYC Spring Showdown 2012 championship game. Here are the results:

W, 67-47 versus Royal Blue

W, 53-41 versus Teal

W, 53-45 versus Purple

W, 56-49 versus Crimson
L, 48-37 versus Red

BJ Warrington, Branden Gibson, Corey Orgias, Derrick Stanton, Eric Olsen, Mike Viola, Patrick James, Ronnie Worthen Jr and Therron Scott all made valuable contributions, playing hard throughout the day.

Three more players added to the roster for Showcase NYC Spring Showdown 2012

Former SUNY Purchase guard, Derrick Stanton, has been added to the roster for the upcoming Showcase NYC Spring Showdown 2012 tomorrow. The 5'8" guard averaged 5.3 PPG, 1.69 RPG and 0.94 APG in 36 career collegiate games.
Eric Olsen and Therron Scott will also rejoin the roster for the tournament.

Max's All Stars advance to 92Y Adult Basketball League A-Division Championship Game for second consecutive season

Max's All Stars advance to the Spring 2012 92Y Adult Basketball League Championship Game with a sloppy 65-54 win over Team #5 Rob C - Royal Blue. Team #5 gave Max's All Stars a scare, battling back from a 13-point deficit and keeping things close throughout. However, Max's All Stars played well enough down the stretch, making plays, hustling on defense and hitting free throws. Angel Gonzalez, Branden Gibson, Corey Orgias, Dave Seagers, Kevin Major, Marvin Billups Jr, Patrick James and Ronnie Worthen Jr all made valuable contributions to the important playoff victory.

Max's All Stars add two players for upcoming weekend tournament

Max's All Stars is pleased to announce the additions of Greedy Peterson (6'6", Forward, Providence College) and BJ Warrington (6'6", Forward, Dowling College/SUNY Purchase) to the roster for the upcoming Showcase NYC Spring Showdown 2012 on Saturday, April 28th. Both men have plenty of previous experience playing with most members of the current roster and are expected to make significant contributions in the tournament.

Max's All Stars to compete in Showcase NYC Spring Showdown 2012

Max's All Stars will be competing in the Showcase NYC Spring Showdown on Saturday, April 28, 2012!

Location:
Hamilton Fish Park
128 Pitt Street
New York, NY 10002
Between Houston and Stanton

Link: http://showcasenyc.blogspot.com/2012/03/showcase-nyc-present-spring-showdown.html

Max's All Stars finish Spring 2012 92Y regular season undefeated (8-0)

Max's All Stars finished the regular season undefeated (8-0) with a 77-64 win over Team #5 Rob C - Royal Blue. It was a total team effort from top to bottom. Max's All Stars moved the ball effectively, made timely buckets, played solid defense (blocking a few big shots) and rebounded well. Branden Gibson (16 points), Corey Orgias, Dave Seagers (16 points), Kevin Major, Marvin Billups Jr, Patrick James and Ronnie Worthen Jr all made valuable contributions to the victory. Max's All Stars clinched the #1 seed and a first round playoff bye.

Max's All Stars win championship game rematch

Max's All Stars remain undefeated (7-0) with a win against Team #3 Brandon A - Purple by a final score of 65-59. The highly anticipated rematch of last season's thrilling overtime championship game was a seesaw battle with no team going up by more than 6 points and the lead changing hands numerous times. Max's All Stars prevailed, despite some questionable officiating, because of their depth, timely scoring and stifling defense. Dave Seagers (20 points) had Darryl Crawford on lockdown and hit a number of clutch buckets throughout the contest. Angel Gonzalez, Branden Gibson, Corey Orgias, Kevin Major, Marvin Billups Jr (17 points) and Patrick James moved the ball well, attacked the basket and played solid defense. It was a total team effort, from top to bottom, and another key victory for Max's All Stars.