MBB: Great South Athletic Conference

[Spencer Beaty]

what a great game it was.  Wes learned his D from the great Beaty.  A double overtime game to win the state championship.  THAT IS SWEET.

[batteredbard]

After spending that game sitting on press row directly across from Coach lambert's seat in the stands, The big D was as torn up as any other parent. Standing up, crossing arms, sitting back down, and still making his way down to the team as they won.

For my money Wes made two huge plays that will get two ticks on the stat sheet but nowhere near as much recognition as they deserve in a game filled with big plays and big shots. Once he rebounded his own missed 3 and tossed back out to Jordan Damron who hit a late trey. The second time he came all the way cross court to outhustle the defense in overtime for a long rebound on Damron's miss in first OT. Gave the ball right back to to Damron who swished the second try to put Maryville up two. He was on the best shooter and held him to just about his avaerage even with an extra 8 minutes for the guy to score in -- never let him get comfortable or on track. Not sure exactly how many but most of the guys points wcame when Wes was out for a breather.

But way to go Rebels. Even if I had to drive to MTSU unexpectedly for the game Saturday, it was definitly worth it.

ALSO in the class A title game, Tennesee Temple out of Chatt. had a couple players that looked good and most likely have the grades to go D3.

[batteredbard]

Maryville took a big step back toward filling those BB holes left by graduation and end of eligibility today by getting a 6-foot-7 post out of Georgia. Don't think its a coincidence that Lambert was in georgia with the final four in DI starting this weekend.

http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/athletics/news-detail.asp?sportNameID=5&id=1900

[allsky7]

Im just glad Maryville finally had an SID submit nominations for the all region team.  I would have loved to see some of the Maryville guys on the previous teams, because I thought several deserved it. 

Old Lion:I dont exactly echo Killa's words, but I come from the same basis.  I think that the team you play on, has a direct indication on your stats.  If you put Jake on Maryville, not only would he be a winner, but I see him in the 15 pts a game category and probably 5 rebs.  I also think he would be a better player under Lambert's system. 

By the way, comparing Pete Maravich and Jake Baldwin is like comparing the Hippo to one of Darwins finches.  Nice stats though.  Are you an cpa?

Thats just my two cents.  Doesnt count for much.

      Yeah....since they took baseball away from Etch  and made him full time SID, he has more time for doing SID things.

[allsky7]

congrats to Wes Lambert and the maryville high school basketball team on their first ever state title

Wes is the man

     Guess the Reb hoopsters finally got tired of hearing about the football team!!  Lambert.....Lambert.....huh...where have I heard that name before? 

[batteredbard]

Spaking of baseball : With the Diamond Scots on a roll and breaking into regional rankings after sweeping LaGrange don't ya think its about time the baseball board gets some conversation? Its getting a bit lonesome over there.

[old_lion]

Lee Humphrey is the man!

[mattgrubb]

Lee Humphrey beat Bobby Hurley's record of 42 made 3 pointers in an NCAA tournament career and Lee is an accomplished veteran of many pick up games at Boydson Baird Gymnasium.

And congrats to another maryville native Cait McMahan, daughter of maryville college football alum Earl McMahan, on her appearance with the lady vols in the title game tomorrow night.  She is another veteran of pick up bball at Boydson Baird.

[allsky7]

Lee Humphrey beat Bobby Hurley's record of 42 made 3 pointers in an NCAA tournament career and Lee is an accomplished veteran of many pick up games at Boydson Baird Gymnasium.

And congrats to another maryville native Cait McMahan, daughter of maryville college football alum Earl McMahan, on her appearance with the lady vols in the title game tomorrow night.  She is another veteran of pick up bball at Boydson Baird.

      So how did Humphrey get away from the Vols? Very kool on Cait.  8) Is Earl still at Heritage?

[Spencer Beaty]

the main reason i see that Lee got away from UT is it was either him or bradshaw who was from powerhous White Station from Memphis.  Buzz was probably thinking of his next recruit and if it would come from Maryville or Memphis.

[allsky7]

the main reason i see that Lee got away from UT is it was either him or bradshaw who was from powerhous White Station from Memphis.  Buzz was probably thinking of his next recruit and if it would come from Maryville or Memphis.

     What?!!!.... you mean Murvall/Blount Co/Alcoa isn't a hoops hotbed for D1 talent.  I used to see some pretty good game at the Alcoa Rec. center back in the day before they tore it down.  Ok....maybe Memphis has a smidge more. 

[old_lion]

Humphrey is the man!

And Florida is an outstanding "team". Like Donovan said, maybe not the most talented bunch ever ... but outstanding team play.

[Ralph Turner]

I love seeing Ohio State getting beaten!  Chomp, chomp!

Thanks to the Gators for some beautiful team basketball!  Hitting the open man!  Hitting your Ft's!  Solid defense with very few defensive miscues for this caibre of play!

But they mis-pronounced "Murvul" all night long! 

[mattgrubb]

seriously, it is M-u-r-v-u-l   Murvul, TN

Lee was fortunate to get away from UT, he had the ultimate college basketball experience
It is just proof that good things happen to good people

To all who wish to attend:  April 12 at 4 the college is hosting a reception for Randy lambert's 500th victory

[Ralph Turner]

Sorry, Matt!

You know, livin' in Dallas, with all of these Yankees who talk so fast, just rubs off on you.  Kinda makes you rush your own speech.

M-u-r-v-u-l!