The Maryland Suns a new team joining the EBA in 09 have been doing a series of exibition games this year in hope to gel togother for there EBA season next year.
The Maryland Suns a new team joining the EBA in 09 have been doing a series of exibition games this year in hope to gel togother for there EBA season next year.The Team has chosen its franchise players and they are Hugh Jones (6'3''-F-80) (6'3''-F-80) aka 'Baby shack' and Charles Thompson (5'10''-G-78) aka 'shakes' the 6'4 Jones known for his famous hops from the and 1 mix tape tour will be the front runner for the Suns and Thompson a 5'10 point guard will make a nice combo along with a strong core of guys. The Suns will bring a fast pace style of play to the court just like the Suns of the NBA. The Suns are playing there exibition games at Bishop McNamara High School in Prince Georges County, Maryland which is located just 15 minutes from The Alexandria Avengers which should be a great cross town rivalry for the EBA.
This years ALL-EBA teams were announced this week. This season was trully a good season for the EBA with very talented players this season Sherman Brittingham (6'5''-F-82, college: California (PA)) (6'5''-F-82, college: California (PA)) ,Tyree Harris (6'1''-G-79, college: Pfeiffer) and Dave Jannuzzi (6'1''-G-77, college: Wilkes) highlight the 1st team with rebound machine Daryl Owens (6'2''-G-76, college: Nova CC) showcased the second team.
The EBA's Top scorer Sherman Brittingham (6'5''-F-82, college: California (PA)) (6'5''-F-82, college: California (PA))of the Delaware Destroyers signed with Al Ahli Jeddah in Saudi Arabia last week. Sherman was the leading scorer in the EBA this season scoring in a exposive fashion to the tune of 37.
The EBA's Top scorer Sherman Brittingham (6'5''-F-82, college: California (PA)) (6'5''-F-82, college: California (PA))of the Delaware Destroyers signed with Al Ahli Jeddah in Saudi Arabia last week. Sherman was the leading scorer in the EBA this season scoring in a exposive fashion to the tune of 37.4pts 10.8rebs a game.Sherman can score points in bunches,great from 3point range,drives to the hole,post up's you name it just a complete scorer Quoted Daryl Owens (6'2''-G, college: Nova CC) a minor league vet and one of the top defenders in the EBA' He can flatout get it done! he is so tough because he can do so many things if your smaller he will take you in the block,if your bigger he will take you of the dribble he uses his 6-5 frame very well he's just hard to guard'.
The Harrisburg Horizon captured their seventh straight EBA title with a 98-96 victory over the North Jersey Lakers Saturday night in Green Pond, New Jersey. Dave Jannuzzi (6'1''-G-77, college: Wilkes) led the victors with 23 points. This was trully a good year for EBA action with two new teams Alexandria Avengers and The Camden Pride the league looks to have a bright future with other franchises looking to join in 09.
The Harrisburg Horizon captured their seventh straight EBA title with a 98-96 victory over the North Jersey Lakers Saturday night in Green Pond, New Jersey. Dave Jannuzzi (6'1''-G-77, college: Wilkes) led the victors with 23 points. This was trully a good year for EBA action with two new teams Alexandria Avengers and The Camden Pride the league looks to have a bright future with other franchises looking to join in 09.The Alexandria Franchise are truly greatful to President Richard Anzolut and family for a great season.
The Alexandria Avengers Defeated The Horizon in Late Season Showdown
The Alexandria Avengers hit the road this weekend and defeated Harrisburg Horizon 113-110 This past weekend an avenged there early season defeat. Harrisburg Horizon controlled the game the whole way thru thanks to Dave Jannuzzi (6'1''-G-77, college: Wilkes) 30pts going 7of 8 from three-point range and went into the 4th quarter leading 84-71.
The Alexandria Avengers hit the road this weekend and defeated Harrisburg Horizon 113-110 This past weekend an avenged there early season defeat. Harrisburg Horizon controlled the game the whole way thru thanks to Dave Jannuzzi (6'1''-G-77, college: Wilkes) 30pts going 7of 8 from three-point range and went into the 4th quarter leading 84-71. But the Avengers went on a serious run and outscored Harrisburg Horizon 42 to 26 led by Tyree Harris (6'1''-G-79, college: Pfeiffer) 26pts 8rebs and sinking 8 free throw's in the 4th Justin Moore (5'9''-G-80, college: St.Augustine) (5'9''-G-80, college: St.Augustine) chipped in 18pts 5ast 2stls 12 of which came in the 4th and Brandon Woolen (6'4''-G, college: Virginia Union) scored 12 of his 14pts to ice the game
After making waves in the 2008 edition of the Eastern Basketball Alliance, the Alexandria Avengers, a team based in Virginia under the ownership of Dominic Manuel , decided to join the National Professional Basketball League last week, playing their first game versus the New York Strikeforce.
After making waves in the 2008 edition of the Eastern Basketball Alliance, the Alexandria Avengers, a team based in Virginia under the ownership of Dominic Manuel , decided to join the National Professional Basketball League last week, playing their first game versus the New York Strikeforce. The Avengers will play their last EBA game tomorrow night, hosting the Philadelphia Power, then they will fully concentrate on the new league, given that the EBA board decided not to play the league playoffs, originally scheduled for March 29 and 30. Moving to NPBL, the Avengers kept the same team roster, led by vet Daryl Owens (6'2''-G-76, college: Nova CC), who was the leading rebounder in the EBA, and showed it immediatley to the Strikeforce, with a debuting game of 20 points and almost 20 rebounds...
What promised to be a great game between the EBA's top two teams did not disappoint
What promised to be a great game between the EBA's top two teams The Harrisburg Horizon and The Alexandria Avengers did not disappoint. The game was tight from the opening tip to the final buzzer.The Game was trully a nail bitter from start to finish The Horizon took a 7point halftime lead at the break. But after halftime fell behind 81-80 after the 3rd.
What promised to be a great game between the EBA's top two teams The Harrisburg Horizon and The Alexandria Avengers did not disappoint. The game was tight from the opening tip to the final buzzer.The Game was trully a nail bitter from start to finish The Horizon took a 7point halftime lead at the break. But after halftime fell behind 81-80 after the 3rd.The Horizon pulled ahead with 7:00 to go,But again the Avengers went on a 12-2 run to take the lead 105-100 with 3:00 to go, But Costly turn-overs hurt the Avengers and cost them sole-possession of 1st place 117-110. Dave Jannuzzi (6'1''-G-77, college: Wilkes) (6'1''-G-77, college: Wilkes) led the Horizon with 22pts,Demone Maxwell (6'2''-G-80) added 20pts,10rebs. Alexandria was led by Tyree Harris (6'1''-G-79, college: Pfeiffer) 26pts,8rebs,3ast,3stls, Justin Moore (5'9''-G-80, college: St.Augustine) 18pts,4ast, Brian Carter (6'6''-F-81, college: Catawba) 16pts,15rebs,5blks,Brandon Woolen (6'4''-G, college: Virginia Union) 14pts,4rebs,4stls and Daryl Owens (6'2''-G, college: Nova CC) 22rebs,10stls,5blocks.
In Last weekends EBA action most games were run away's. The Alexandria Avengers Ran over the Schuylkill Firedogs 147-95 with 7players in Double figures led by Brian Carter (6'6''-F-81, college: Catawba) 26pts,15rebs,4ast,3blks,Justin Moore (5'9''-G-80, college: St.Augustine) 23pts,7ast,5stls,4rebs, Tyree Harris (6'1''-G-79, college: Pfeiffer) 21pts,7rebs,5stls,4rebs, Carlos Jones (6'2''-G-81, college: Mountain St.
The Alexandria Avengers blasted the North Jersey Lakers this past weekend 152-115 in front of 800 fan's in Alexandria.The Avengers again showed there balance with 10 players in double figures led by Hard working forward Brian Carter (6'6''-F-81, college: Catawba)(6'6-F,College:Catawba)25pts,12rebs,4ast, Point Guard Justin Moore (5'9''-G-80, college: St.Augustine)(5'9-G,College:St.
