Long Island Nets to host first Ever OPEN Practice! & you’re Invited!!

January 12th, 2019

To kick off the New Year,

the Long Island Nets are excited to announce their first ever Open Practice event at NYCB Live!

On January 22nd, we will be hosting a free experience for all fans to come and watch us practice and get some insight on some of the tricks of the trade.

This is for anyone who may be interested, so feel free to spread to word. Coach Weaver will be breaking down some of his drills and demonstrating why they are the #1 seed in the G League.

 


 

Don’t forget to RSVP at:

https://www.nycblive.com/events/detail/long-island-nets-open-practice

PINSON, NETS CUT DOWN RED CLAWS

January 11th, 2019

 

Portland, ME – January 10, 2019 – The Maine Red Claws, presented by Unum, went up against a career night for Theo Pinson and lost at home to an undermanned Long Island Nets team Thursday night, 121-109.

 

Long Island (17-6) was led by Pinson, who finished with a career high 43 points on 17-29 shooting, including 7-13 from downtown. Okaro White was the next highest scorer for the Nets with 17 points, while Kamari Murphy added 16 points. Tahjere McCall and Shannon Scott scored 12 points each in the win, while Thomas Wimbush recorded a 10 point-10 rebound double-double.

 

Maine (8-16) was led by Boston Celtics Two-Way Player P.J. Dozier, who finished with 28 points and 6 assists. Archie Goodwin added 24 points off the bench to go with 9 rebounds. Justin Bibbs dropped in 20 points, and  Andrew White scored 17 points. Nick King added 10 points in the loss.

 

Dozier started the scoring for Maine, dropping in the team’s first field goal attempt. Dozier followed that up with a three-pointer, but Okaro White’s alley-oop slam gave the Nets an 8-5 early lead. Bibbs buried a three, but Kamari Murphy answered with a trey of his own. Theo Pinson buried 3 three-pointers in a row to swell the Long Island lead to 24-12. Pinson’s hot streak continued – scoring 14 consecutive points  Long Island went on a 16-0 and 26-2 run, taking a 37-14 lead after 1. The Nets shot 60% from the field, with Pinson scoring 14 points.

 

Goodwin and Dozier opened the 2nd quarter with two quick baskets. Pinson continued to be red hot for the Nets, but Andrew White scored 2 consecutive baskets to cut the deficit to 14. Okaro White and the Nets got it back out to 19 before White nailed another jumper. Dozier hit a bucket late in the quarter, but Pinson’s 30 first half points gave Long Island a 69-51 lead. Pinson was 11-16 from the floor, including 6-7 from three-point range. Dozier and White led Maine with 17 points each. Long Island shot 58.1% (25-43) from the floor, while Maine shot 48.9% (22.45).

 

In the 3rd, Brown and Bibbs got hot from the outside, quickly cutting the deficit to 12. Dozier buried a three to get it to single digits at 73-64. Pinson stopped the run with a deep three. Wimbush’s corner trey extended the Nets lead to 84-69. Drew Gordon knocked in a three as the Nets extended the lead back to 21. A pair of Nick King buckets got it closer late, but Long Island led 93-80 after 3.

 

Pinson opened the 4th with a contested lay-up. Goodwin made a lay-up to cut it to 96-86. Bibbs made it an 8 point game on the next possession. From there, Long Island went on a 12-0 run to re-gain control. Pinson got it to a 20 point lead before Bibbs hit back-to-back three’s and Goodwin’s lay-up cut it quickly to 12. Pinson, Wimbush and the Nets answered to put the game away for good.

 

The Red Claws actually finished up out-shooting Long Island, shooting 52.8% (47-89) from the floor, 37.5% (12-32) from downtown and 3-12 from the free throw line. Long Island shot 51.8% (43-83) from the field, 40.6% (13-32) from three-point range and 22-29 from the charity stripe.

 

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The Gary Charles Hoop Classic is Back! Check the Lineup!

January 11th, 2019

14 Teams and 7 games this Sunday.

January 13, 2018 …and this is the Line up:

 

Game 1 at 11am is Queens’ Cardozo Judges coached by PSAL Hall of Fame coach Ron Neclario vs. Long Island perennial Catholic School powerhouse the Holy Trinity Titans coached by Joe Conefry. The players to watch out for on the Judges team are Jaylen Davis & Donte Ager while on the Titans feature 2 of their best players from their 2017-18 campaign Mike Sixsmith a solid guard with great IQ for the game. Consistent mid-range shooter and unflappable under pressure. The 2nd returnee for the Titans is a crafty guard AJ Knight.

 

Game 2 is an Independent vs Catholic School matchup of Lawrence Woodmere Academy Tigers featuring the dynamic duo of Louisville-commit Aidan Igiehon (AKA the Irish Hulk) and prolific guard and Marist College commit,  Tyler St. Furcy  vs. the Well oiled machine known as the Chaminade Flyers lead by lacrosse Star and shooting dynamo Michael O’Connell, and swingman Liam Drennan.

 

Game 3 features 2 more independents the Portledge Panthers featuring Alzheimer’s All-Star Basketball Classic All-Star Jahmire Primer  a solid guard with a strong frame that can finish with contact and has a good IQ for the game. Then there’s his teammate Zaire Baines the other leading scorer for the Panthers that score 1,000 points in his freshman year at Portledge! Yeah I, think that this kid can score. Their opposers are  NYC’s Regis School Owls from the Bronx.

 

Game 4 features Brooklyn’s PSAL South Shore Vikings vs. Long Island most talented team the Luhi Crusaders. It’s a different team than the past few years but the result is usually the same. This team get’s the best players and goes at any team that can play them. Zed Key the Brentwood transfer is ready to take the next step as he has been invited to several 5 star invitationals has touch around the basket and he’s a cerebral players that makes things happen, and he’s one of the top players on Long Island. Then there’s the point guard Andre Curbelo 6’1″ guard QUICK point guard who see’s the floor and he has a way making great plays, Essam Mostafa 6’9″ swingman is garnering multiple high major recruitments.

Game 5: is featuring 2 eastern Long Island powerhouses in the Bellport Clippers featuring 3 time All-Long Island and double-double machine Jarell White vs. Center Moriches Red Devils‘ All-Long Island 6’6″ swingman Sean Braithwaite, 6’5″ All-County forward Micah Snowden, & 6ft dynamo lefty guard who was also a 2018 AABClassic All-Star selection Tyquion Nix.  Also adding to the Red Devils’ arsenal  6’4″ David Falco Jr. a University of Maryland baseball commit and 3 year basketball team captain’s season debut is on the horizon. If he’s cleared in time he brings a lot to this already talented Center Moriches Red Devils team.

Game 6: is featuring the Bronx’s All Hallows Gaels who’s standout player is 6’4″ guard Nicholas Johnson & guard Donald Harltley vs. Nassau Long Island power house the Uniondale Knights. The Knights are a constant name in Long Island basketball landscape when discussing the top teams in Nassau. This team is lead by Coach Tom Diana who’s done a great job of keeping the Knights relevant. Their 2017-18 season was a great success as they got over the hump of the Nassau Finals against the Baldwin Bruins only to run into the Long Island Player of the year and NY State Gatorade player of the year Savion Lewis in the Long Island Championship game.

Game 7: brings Brooklyns’ Storied Boys & Girls Kangaroos coached by Ruth Lovelace to the Island and the ‘Roos are licking their chops to add another win to their game percentage, but Nassau Long Island’s 3 time NYS finalist the Baldwin Bruins coached by Darius Burton feels confident that his team will do their job. The players to watch for are; 6’3″ transfer from Christ The King’s Royals, Tavin Pierre-Philippe. This guy is a very athletic pure scorer with a high IQ for the game. Then there’s the 2nd year player for Coach Burton originally from Deer Park that fit right into the Bruins’ system. Hard nosed scoring guard Rhyjon Blackwell. If don’t already know about this kid, then be informed…this kid can score and fears no one.

 

 

 

Former Brentwood Player & Luhi Power Forward Nominated for National Honor!

January 11th, 2019

Former Brentwood star Zed Key, Luhi transfer is burning up the basketball landscape. Started his basketball career in Brentwood and decided to continue his career at Long Island Lutheran High school. Zed has shown growth and is continuing to impress the basketball world. The latest news on Mr. Key is that he been nominated for USA Todays Top 25 Star players of the week.

You can click on the link below to vote for Zed.

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Here are the candidates for this week’s Super 25 Top Star. Players are nominated based off games played in the previous week.

Vote now in the poll below.

 

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