The Express, recently relocated to Houston, won the UBA's draft lottery Wednesday and the No. 1 pick overall -- which they almost certainly will use to pick former Maryland star Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79, college: Maryland).
The Express started it's franchise in Norman, Oklahoma and was know for just having a middle of the road team that prides it's self on defense and hustle. In 2011 the Express upset UBA favorite GIE Morrow Disciples in the 2nd round of the playoffs. They would later lose in the Semi Finals but proved that heart not talent can win big the the playoffs.
The Express have been led by 2011 co-Rookie of the Year Brayon Brown (6'3''-G-86, college: Oklahoma) and UBA All-Star Kenneth Henderson (6'7''-F-82, college: Texas Arlington) who later left to join Svit of Slovakia. Henderson ranked 3rd in the league in scoring and was named Eurobasket.com All-Slovakian Import Team.
The UBA draft will take place Saturday November 3rd in Atlanta, GA. The Express will be on center stage where again they will most likely draft former NBA player Terence Morris with the 1st overall pick.
The pick of Morris along with the return of of Ken Henderson changes the complete make up of the Express. Brayon Brown will continue to produce 15 plus ppg and Anthony Allison (6'7''-F-86, college: Texas Coll.) will also return. This puts the Express in a power position to win it;s first UBA title.
"I have been quite this whole offseason just waiting for December, said Express star Brown. It's time for the Express to move up to one of the elite teams of the UBA.
Brown would be right. The UBA has been dominated but the SEC like dominance of the Southern Conference. The Southern Conference holds every UBA title and looks to continue it's dominance. GIE is returning league MVP Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Point, GA) and Freddie Williams (6'2''-G-87, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Clayton St.). Who looked great for Team USA this summer in the Asia Cup. The Georgia PRIME add legendary coach Michael Davis . Davis wasted no time in the offseason selecting DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Jacksonville St.) as his point guard (reigning UBA guard of the year). The Southern General return Will De La Cruz (6'2''-G-80, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Atlanta Christian) as it's head. The Generals were the 2011 UBA champs and look to reclaim the thrown with De La Cruz at the head.
This will be the most competitive UBA season yet.
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Davis named 2013 UBA Coach of the Year - Jun 9, 2013
Michael Davis of the Georgia PRIME was recently named 2012-2013 UBA coach of the year.
The Georgia PRIME finished the regular season with a league best 20-1 record. The Prime also made it to the UBA championship game, where they lost to the GIE Maile Matrix.
Michael Davis has now won the UBA coach of the year award two out of the last three seasons. 'I really enjoyed getting back into coaching after taking a year off during the 2011-2012 season, said Coach Michael Davis [read more]
The Georgia PRIME finished the regular season with a league best 20-1 record. The Prime also made it to the UBA championship game, where they lost to the GIE Maile Matrix.
Michael Davis has now won the UBA coach of the year award two out of the last three seasons. 'I really enjoyed getting back into coaching after taking a year off during the 2011-2012 season, said Coach Michael Davis . We had a great season, but came up a little short in the championship game.
Coach Michael Davis plans to return for the 2013-2014 season in the UBA and make another run for a championship.
Georgia Prime - GIE Maile Matrix 88:104
GIE Maile Matrix celebrated the UBA 2012/13 title. They outgunned the Georgia Prime at the Philips Arena on Sunday. Brian Moultrie (6'6''-C/F-87, college: Armstr.Atlantic) stepped up with 34 points and 15 boards to pace the Matrix to the trophy.
The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the first half. The Prime eked out a 23:22 lead after the starting quarter. They ensured a 46:44 halftime lead [read more]
Georgia Prime - GIE Maile Matrix 88:104
GIE Maile Matrix celebrated the UBA 2012/13 title. They outgunned the Georgia Prime at the Philips Arena on Sunday. Brian Moultrie (6'6''-C/F-87, college: Armstr.Atlantic) stepped up with 34 points and 15 boards to pace the Matrix to the trophy. The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the first half. The Prime eked out a 23:22 lead after the starting quarter. They ensured a 46:44 halftime lead. But things changed drastically in the second part of the clash. The Matrix went off the dressing room all charged up. They poured in 27 points in the third quarter to gain a 4-point advantage before the fourth period. GIE Maile Matrix exploded with 33 points in the final stanza and sealed the winning outcome. Evan Ravenel (6'8''-F-89, college: Ohio St.) finished with 22 points and 13 boards, while Quin Humphrey (6'5''-G/F-84, college: Youngstown St.) added 16 points for the winners. Derrick Allen (6'5''-G/F-85, college: Valdosta St.) responded with 18 points for the Prime. Mike Crain (6'2''-G-84, agency: Dynasty Sports, college: Valdosta St.) and Jon Rogers (6'9''-C-84, college: Valdosta St.) had 16 points each in the losing effort.
Finals MVP: Brian Moultrie (6'6''-C/F-87) of GIE Maile M.; Player of the Year: Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79) of Houston E.; Point Guard of the Year: DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85) of Georgia P.; Shooting Guard of the Year: Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82) of GIE Maile M.; Small Forward of the Year: Ransom Antoine (6'5''-F-82) of Georgia S.; Power Forward of the Year: Jon Rogers (6'9''-C-84) of Georgia P.; Center of the Year: Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79) of Houston E.; Western Conference Player of the Ye [read more]
USbasket.com All-UBA 1st Team 2013
Antoine
Rogers
Barnes
Bray
Morris
Finals MVP: Brian Moultrie (6'6''-C/F-87) of GIE Maile M. Player of the Year: Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79) of Houston E. Point Guard of the Year: DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85) of Georgia P. Shooting Guard of the Year: Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82) of GIE Maile M. Small Forward of the Year: Ransom Antoine (6'5''-F-82) of Georgia S. Power Forward of the Year: Jon Rogers (6'9''-C-84) of Georgia P. Center of the Year: Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79) of Houston E. Western Conference Player of the Year: Terence Morris (6'10''-F-79) of Houston E. Southern Conference Player of the Year: DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85) of Georgia P. Eastern Conference Co-Player of the Year: Isaac Jefferson (6'5''-G/F-81) of Ohio H.G. Eastern Conference Co-Player of the Year: Will Richard (6'3''-G-84) of Dayton K. Rookie of the Year: Jay Bowdy (6'6''-F/G-83) of N.Texas F. Defensive Player of the Year: Quin Humphrey (6'5''-G/F-84) of GIE Maile M. Co-Import Player of the Year: Will De La Cruz (6'2''-G-80) of S.Generals Co-Import Player of the Year: Tony Omotayo (6'5''-F-85) of Atlanta T. Sixth Man of the Year: Darrell Waters (6'5''-F-85) of Georgia P. Most Improved Player of the Year: Ransom Antoine (6'5''-F-82) of Georgia S. International Player of the Year: Mychal Kearse (195-G-83) of Al Karkh Owner/GM of the Year: Brayon Brown (6'3''-G-86) of Houston E. Coach of the Year: Michael Davis of Georgia P. Playoffs Most Outstanding Coach: D.J. Douglas of GIE Maile M.
2nd Team
G: Mike Crain (6'2''-G-84) of Georgia P.
F/G: Jay Bowdy (6'6''-F/G-83) of N.Texas F.
G/F: Derrick Allen (6'5''-G/F-85) of Georgia P.
G/F: Quin Humphrey (6'5''-G/F-84) of GIE Maile M.
G/F: Richard Lusane (6'5''-G/F-84) of Georgia P.
All-Playoffs 2nd Team
G: Mike Crain (6'2''-G-84) of Georgia P.
C: Jon Rogers (6'9''-C-84) of Georgia P.
G/F: Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82) of GIE Maile M.
F/G: Jay Bowdy (6'6''-F/G-83) of N.Texas F.
G: Jordan Brooks (6'3''-G-86) of Houston E.
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