USBasket.com All-UBA Awards 2011-2012 - May 22, 2012
USBasket.com All-UBA 1st Team 2012
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Barnes
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Co-Finals MVP:James Justice (5'10''-G-89) of GIE Morrow D. Co-Finals MVP:Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82) of GIE Morrow D. Player of the Year:Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82) of GIE Morrow D. Point Guard of the Year:DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85) of S.Generals Shooting Guard of the Year:Freddie Williams (6'2''-G-87) of GIE Morrow D. Small Forward of the Year:Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82) of GIE Morrow D. Power Forward of the Year:Jonathon Avery (6'7''-F-88) of Cincinnati S. Center of the Year:Al'Lonzo Coleman (6'7''-F-89) of Georgia L. Rookie of the Year:John Cantrell (6'2''-G) of GIE Morrow D Defensive Player of the Year:Chris Moore (6'8''-F-88) of S.Generals Import Player of the Year:Tony Omotayo (6'4''-F-85) of GIE Morrow D. Six-Man of the Year:Brent Ragsdale (6'4''-G-86) of GIE Morrow D Most Improved Player of the Year:James Williams (6'3''-G/F-85) of GIE Morrow D. International Player of the Year:Chris Miller-Williams (6'6''-F/G-87) of Georgia L. Owner/GM of the Year:Kevin Franklin of Cleveland H. Coach of the Year:Travis McAvene of Cincinnati S.
Co-Western Conference Player of the Year:Will Morning (6'8''-F-88) of C.Texas C. Co-Western Conference Player of the Year:Brayon Brown (6'3''-G-86) of Houston E. Southern Conference Player of the Year:Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82) of GIE Morrow D. Eastern Conference Player of the Year:Jonathon Avery (6'7''-F-88) of Cincinnati S.
All-Rookie 1st Team G: John Cantrell (6'2'') of GIE Morrow D. G: Delvin Franklin (6'2'') of Austin K. G: Sam Brown (6'4''-87) of Cleveland H. F: Joshua Walker (6'4''-84) of Tennessee D. G: Marques Johnson (6'5'') of S.Generals F/C: Ervin Williams (6'9''-88) of Cincinnati S. G: Tremayne Russell (6'1''-88) of Georgia L.
Disciples win UBA Championship: Justice and Barnes named Finals MVP - May 21, 2012
David Walls Reports: ATLANTA, GA UBA Championship
Black and gold confetti raining down upon him, Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Point, GA) walked to the scorers table, shook his fists and extended three fingers.
When he looked up, UBA Commissioner was waiting to shake his hand.
A Championship classic and this time, it finally went the Disciples way.
Barnes, the finals co-MVP, scored 30 points despite 10-of-25 shooting, and the Disciples won their 3rd UBA championship Sunday night, dramatically rallying from a terrible start deficit to beat the Georgia Lions in the UBA finals.
James Justice (5'10''-G-89, college: Martin Methodist) was the other half of the co-MVP award scoring 22 points, 4 rebounds and dishing out 6 assists. Justice has ended all questions about his ability to play on a pro level and not just be a dunker. Justice matched up with the UBA's premire point guard (DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Jacksonville St.)) and never took a back seat. He will be entering this year NBA draft and looks to have a bright future.
Tony Omotayo (6'4''-F-85, college: Ft.Valley St.) was the top preformer for the Lions scoring a team high 23 points and pulling down 8 rebounds.
The Lions were out manned for the begining as the lost the best big in the league (Al'Lonzo Coleman (6'7''-F-89, agency: Strategic Sports, college: Presbyterian)). Coleman suffered and ankle injury in a Semi Finals win over the Tennessee Dragons. To add salt in the wound double-double machine Mike Corpening (6'8''-F-87, college: S.Wesleyan) was out for personal issues.
'We just had to take care of busienss', said Barnes. We wanted to compete against the full strength Lions but it didn't happen. I take my hat off to DeAndre Bray and the Lions and I know we will see them again.
UBA Playoff stats will be posted Tuesday May 22, 2012.
Barnes, a 6-5, 210-pound swingman out of Point University, started in all 20 regular season games he played for the Disciples, averaging 30.1 points, 6.5 assists, 8.1 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 37.2 minutes. A 2012 UBA All-Star, Barnes ranked first in the League in scoring, finishing with double-digit points in all 20 games. He led the Disciples in scoring in 15 games and was the assist leader 10 times.
Twice honored for his play during the season, Barnes was named the UBA Player of the Month in January and the Performer of the Week on Nov. 20 (50 points). He led the Disciples to an UBA best 19-1 regular season record and the top seed in the UBA Playoffs presented by Phoenix Group. Barnes will return to the postseason for the Disciples after returning from the Dominican Republic, he is averaging 23.0 points, 3.5 assists, 12.5 rebounds and 40.0 minutes.
Barnes was signed by Titanes de Miramar in the Dominican Republic. Mibahia news was quoted by saying Barnes had the best debut in Miramar history posting a monster double-double with 28 points and 17 rebounds.
'The impressive season that JB had for the Disciples is a testament to his talent and work ethic', said D.J. Douglas , Disciples head coach. His leadership helped the Disciples to its best season yet, while individually he earned an UBA All-Star selection and his 3rd UBA MVP. He has emerged as the leagues top prime time player, and I congratulate him on a fantastic season.
Barnes will be presented with the 2012 UBA Most Valuable Player trophy May 28, 2012 when he return from the Dominican Republic.
Courtesy of www.ubabasket.com
Jennings, South hold on to win UBA All-Star Game - Feb 27, 2012
Walls All-Star Report:
The B.J. Jennings and DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85, college: Jacksonville St.) show won it for the South at the UBA All-Star game, holding off Jonathon Avery (6'7''-F, college: IUPUI) at the end.
Jennings was named the games MVP scoring 18 points along with 4 showtime dunks as the Southern Conference held on for a 78-71 victory over the North on Sunday night.
Avery and the North played the South close throughout the game until the very end. Avery led the North with 12 points and 8 rebounds.
Jennings also brought home the gold in the UBA Slam Dunk Contest. Justin Taylor (6'3''-G-85, college: Georgetown, KY) finish in 2nd jumping over a table in the final round of the contest.
All-Star Game 2012: Starters named - (Reserves will be named 2-7-2012) - Feb 4, 2012
The UBA announces it's 2012 All-Star starters presented by Menfes. The Reserve All-Stars and Dunk Contest players will be announces Tuesday February 7th. The All-Stars are voted by UBA coaches and owners based off team and stand out performance.
For the South Anthony Joseph (6'8''-F/C-82, college: Emporia St.) will make his first appearance at Center. Chris Moore (6'8''-F-88, college: Morgan St.) and Jermaine Barnes (6'5''-G/F-82, college: Atlanta Christian) will round out the forwards for the South. DeAndre Bray (5'6''-G-85, college: Jacksonville St.) and Freddie Williams (6'2''-G-87, college: Clayton St.) will make there first appearance in the back court for the South. Much like the Heat the Disciples has 3 starters from there respected team in the starting lineup for the South All-Stars.
For the North Terrance Farley (6'10''-C-85, agency: EM-PA, college: Louisville) will also make his 1st appearance in the game. Anthony Allison (6'7''-F-86, college: Texas Coll.) and Will Morning (6'7''-F, college: McNeese St.) were selected at the forwards for the North. Edward Horton (6'4''-G-85, college: Murray St.) and Justin Taylor (6'3''-G-85, college: Georgetown, KY) will run the show for the North at the two guard positions to finish off the All-Star lineup. Here is a closer look at the All-Star starters:
