Frierson signed by Baerum in BLNO - Jan 20, 2010 (by Bobby Rouse)
Former Cartersville/Baseline Warrior's player Chucky Frierson (6'6''-G/F-83, agency: Prossin Sports Management, college: Dominican, NY) moves to Baerum Basket in the BLNO from Harstad . Frierson will be looked upon to help pull Baerum into serious playoff contention for the post season.
Former Cartersville/Baseline Warrior's player Chucky Frierson moves to Baerum Basket in the BLNO from Harstad [read more]
Former Cartersville/Baseline Warrior's player Chucky Frierson (6'6''-G/F-83, agency: Prossin Sports Management, college: Dominican, NY) moves to Baerum Basket in the BLNO from Harstad . Frierson will be looked upon to help pull Baerum into serious playoff contention for the post season.
Former Cartersville/Baseline Warrior's player Chucky Frierson moves to Baerum Basket in the BLNO from Harstad. Frierson will be looked upon to help pull Baerum into serious playoff contention for the post season.
Baldwin hired to usher in basketball program at Waycross College... - Aug 4, 2009 (by David Archer)
Waycross College has named a coach within the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association (GJCAA) to lead its mens basketball program.
Cory Baldwin , recently head coach of the Cartersville Warriors in the WBA. Baldwin led Cartersville to a 10-4 record this year and to the semi-finals of the WBA in his first pro coaching job. Baldwin also led the Warriors to a conference best in field goal percentage defense and fewest points allowed [read more]
Waycross College has named a coach within the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association (GJCAA) to lead its mens basketball program.
Cory Baldwin , recently head coach of the Cartersville Warriors in the WBA. Baldwin led Cartersville to a 10-4 record this year and to the semi-finals of the WBA in his first pro coaching job. Baldwin also led the Warriors to a conference best in field goal percentage defense and fewest points allowed. The Warriors were also the only team to defeat the Champions (Buford Magic) all season.
'I think the WBA was a great place me during my 3-month limbo period of college coaching. I was able to learn a lot from the league and from the owner, David Archer. I owe David for letting me take part in that basketball adventure' Coach Baldwin said of his WBA Coaching tenure.
Coach Baldwin is looking forward to the challenge of building a strong foundation for Waycross College basketball and making the program successful.
Baldwin before coming to the WBA was the head coach at Truett-McConnell College were Baldwin compiled a 53-39 record in three years at Truett-McConnell, the third best record in the GJCAA during that time, which included a trip to the GJCAA semifinals each year. TMC was one of only two teams during that time to make the semi-finals each year (GPC the other). His teams have been highly ranked both nationally and in the state in various defensive categories. These results mirror Baldwins coaching philosophy that centers on an up-tempo style of play.
Im excited to be in Waycross and to have the chance to start a program like this, said Baldwin. I know its going to be a challenge, but Im looking forward to having the chance to put my stamp on something that starts from the very beginning. The College is growing and the community is very sports oriented, so the time is right to bring mens basketball to campus.
Waycross College teams will be fun to watch, Baldwin said. We are going to be very disciplined but will also push the ball up and down the court consistently.
A three-year veteran of the GJCAA, which now totals eight basketball teams, Baldwin brings a working knowledge of each GJCAA team that will benefit Waycross upstart program. Baldwin said Georgia Perimeter College has been a consistent powerhouse, winning the GJCAA eight out of the last ten years. He pointed to South Georgia Tech in Americus as also being a strong contender. As Waycross prepares for its inaugural season, Baldwin said all seven GJCAA opponents will be competitive as many teams considered young last year will have more experienced players in 2009. Its going to be a very competitive conference this year, he said.
Baldwin said basketball is just one of three important facets of the overall program that he believes will enable his players to be successful both on and off the court.
I expect my players to be very disciplined in the classroom. I want them to excel, and well make sure they stay focused on doing what it takes to be the best they can be, he said. Community involvement is the other important part of the program. Our team will be helping out different organizations throughout the year, and especially in the offseason.
All three areas academics, athletics, and community involvement will benefit the players, the College, and the community as a whole, he continued.
Dr. Neil Aspinwall, vice president of enrollment and student services and chair of the head coach search committee, is anticipating great things from the basketball program under Baldwins leadership.
Cory brings a great deal of experience in the collegiate sports field which will greatly help the College build a quality sports program, said Dr. Aspinwall. He is also a very academically oriented coach who will help ensure that our athletes first priority is the successful completion of their degrees. His vision and plan for the Waycross College Swampfoxes will help not only the College but the community as a whole.
Bryan Hartley, athletic coordinator, echoed Aspinwalls comments and is pleased that Baldwin will be leading the program.
We had many quality candidates for the position which made our decision very tough, yet we are very pleased with our choice in Cory Baldwin , said Hartley. Coach Baldwin comes highly recommended and well respected by many other college coaches. Not only does he have a successful track record as a coach, he has a history of putting academics first and doing a good job of taking care of his players.
In addition to his coaching responsibilities at WC, Baldwin will also serve as an instructor of physical education.
Prior to his work at Truett-McConnell, Baldwin served as an assistant basketball coach at Clayton State University for seven years. During that seven years Baldwin was a part of many Clayton first. His last five years were the most successful the program has ever seen. Baldwin during that seven years at Clayton coached 17 players who played professionally overseas. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in health care management from Clayton State in 2000 and earned a masters degree in instructional education from Central Michigan University in 2001.
A native of Jonesboro, Ga., Baldwin and his wife, Amanda, have been married for five years.
For more information on Waycross College athletics, call (912) 449-7594 or visit the athletic departments web page - http://www.waycross.edu/athletics. Waycross College has been a proud member of the University System of Georgia since the Colleges founding in 1976.
Rock-N-Rollers lose heartbreaker, championship, to Buford Majic - Jul 4, 2009 (by David Archer)
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by NEMS Daily Journal
BUFORD, Ga. The Tupelo Rock-N-Rollers were ready for overtime [read more]
BUFORD, Ga. The Tupelo Rock-N-Rollers were ready for overtime.
With time expiring in Fridays World Basketball Association Exposure League championship game, the Rock-N-Rollers OBrian Lowe grabbed the rebound off teammate Daryl Wilsons miss and put the ball back up for what would have been the tying basket.
But the officials waved that basket off, ruling that it came after the buzzer, and the top-seeded Buford Majic escaped their own gym with a 95-93 victory over the second-seeded Rock-N-Rollers.
Wayne Arnold hit an 18-foot shot with 3.8 seconds left to give the Majic the lead. After a Tupelo timeout, Wilson would then miss a 3-point attempt.
Rock-N-Rollers owner Russell Brooks, named the WBAexecutive of the year, said his team thought that Wilson may have been fouled.
They made a shot with their best player, said Rock-N-Rollers head coach Brian Alexander, while we missed a shot with our best player.
The Rock-N-Rollers led by 10 points in the second half, but failed to score on six straight possessions, from the five-minute mark of the fourth quarter to a minute, 30 seconds left in the game to let the Majic get back in it.
The teams were tied at 52 at halftime. Buford deserves credit for this championship, Alexander said.
Wilson, the 36-year-old former Mississippi State standout, led Tupelo with 23 points, while Courtney Bradley added 17. Chris Sykes had 16 and Jason Smith 15.
The Rock-N-Rollers finished their inaugural season with an 8-4 record. Three of those losses were in games against the Majic.
We were predicted not to win a game, Alexander said. We were in the upper echelon of the league.
And they are guys that are going to get to play more basketball overseas. Thats what this exposure league is all about.
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