Long Island Basketball

LI NETS EARN COMEBACK VICTORY OVER ERIE AT HOME

January 4th, 2017

The Long Island Nets (7-14) came from behind to top the Erie Bayhawks (6-13) 114-107 today at Barclays Center. The Nets are now 1-1 in their season series with the BayHawks and 5-7 at home this season.

In his third game on assignment with the Nets, Atlanta Hawks forward Taurean Prince scored a game-high 22 points with eight rebounds, four steals and three blocks in 30 minutes.

Brooklyn Nets forward Chris McCullough, also on assignment with the LI Nets, and Long Island guard Yogi Ferrell each scored 19 points in the victory. McCullough also added nine rebounds and two blocks in his 38 minutes, while Ferrell tallied six rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 39 minutes for Long Island.

The BayHawks got off to a strong start in their effort, outscoring the Nets 34-28 in the first quarter on 56.5 percent shooting. Erie’s offense continued to roll in the second quarter, with the BayHawks shooting 63.2 percent from the field.

Erie held a six-point lead, 64-58, at halftime after leading by as many as 15 points. Guard Anthony Brown paced the BayHawks with 12 first-half points, while McCullough and Ferrell led Long Island with 11 points apiece.

The Nets made their comeback in the third quarter, outscoring the BayHawks 28-16 in the period and putting together a strong defensive effort. Long Island limited Erie to just 7-of-26 shooting (.269) in the quarter while outscoring the BayHawks 16-2 in the paint to take a six-point lead, 86-80.

Although Erie tied the game up three times in the fourth quarter and even held a five-point lead with 6:07remaining in the game, Long Island stood strong for the victory after a 10-1 run late in the period.

Forward Cliff Alexander led the BayHawks with 18 points and seven rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench, while Brown recorded 16 points and seven rebounds in 38 minutes.

Both Erie and Long Island saw six players score in double figures in today’s game, with three members of each team recording double-digit points off the bench.

Long Island will face Maine next on Friday, January 6, at 1:30 p.m. EST, while Erie will travel to Delaware to face the 87ers on Friday, January 6, at 7 p.m. EST.

About the Long Island Nets
The Long Island Nets are the NBA Development League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets. In the team’s inaugural 2016-17 season, the Long Island Nets play home games at Barclays Center and practice at HSS Training Center in Brooklyn. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Presented by New York Community Bank will become the permanent home of the team starting with the 2017-18 season, following the venue’s extensive renovation. For more information, please visit longislandnets.comand follow @longislandnets on Twitter and Instagram.

LI NETS BASKETBALL – AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN!

MORE HOT HOOPS AT ADELPHI SUNDAY BY GARY CHARLES

January 4th, 2017
From the guy who brought you the Fab 48 in Las Vegas, Fab 48 East coast in Pennsylvania, and the Tip of the Hats Hoop Classic, THIS SUNDAY is the 1st Annual Gary Charles Hoop Classic! January 8th, 2017 at Adelphi University – 1 South Ave. Garden City, NY 11530. iLuvBBall was there last year for the Tip of the Hat Hoops event and even brought you content from the Fab 48 East Coast. Now we are going to to be in full effect at the Gary Charles Hoop Classic! See you there!

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11:20 am
Our Savior Lutheran (NY) vs. Upper Room Christian School(LI)
D1 prospect Jared Rhoden of Our Savior is coming back home to Long Island with one of the most electric and exciting players in NY, Posh Alexander.  But will Upper Room with 3 potential D1 prospect spoil the Homecoming?

Jared Rhoden


Our Savior Lutheran’s Posh Alexander
Upper Room Takes ESCIT PrimeTime Xmas Shootout in NJ
Upper Room Christian team

1:00 pm

All Hallows vs. Lawrence Woodmere
Will 6’9 Aidan Igiehon (Top 100 sophomore) and Dana Dingle be ready to lead Lawrence Woodmere over All Hallows of the Bronx & D1 prospect Kiefer Punter?

Aidan Igiehon of Lawrence Woodmere Academy drives inside
Aidan Igiehon

Dana Dingle
Dana Dingle

2:40 pm
Copiague vs. Brentwood
The Young Boys of Brentwood (Zed Key & Bryce Harris) vs Up & Coming Copiague. Can Copiague finally knock off one of the main stays of Suffolk?

Zed Key & Bryce Harris

4:20 pm
Hills West vs. Hills East
Can Hills East and D1 prospect Savion Lewis finally be able to dethrone Hills West? Being 1 mile apart, Bragging rights are at stake!

Savion Lewis

6:00 pm
Holy Trinity vs. Baldwin
2 of the BEST Teams in Long Island are ready to go at it again! Elijah Bovell & Jabeon Bivens have revenge on their mind!(Baldwin lost to Holy Trinity by 2 over the Summer.), But will the 3 headed monster of Thornton Scott, Cameron Wynter, & Tyler Small be poise to do it again?.

 

Elijah Bovel

Jabeon Bivens

Tyler Small

There you have it! The iLuvBBall crew will be in the building and you should too! This is going to be a great High school showcase featuring some of the area best putting on a basketball show for the ages. Don’t forget to tell ’em where you heard about it.

Justin Wright-Foreman Drops 30

January 2nd, 2017

Hofstra’s Justin Wright-Foreman dropped a career-high 30 points tonight in CAA Conference action against rival William & Mary. Unfortunately it was in an OT defeat as nemesis Daniel Dixon sticks a knife in Hofstra fans hearts once again with a 3 pointer at the buzzer from waaaay beyond the 3 point line. Dixon sent Hofstra home packing from the CAA Semi-finals two years ago with a shot at the buzzer in Double OT.

Back to iLuvBBall Alum via the HS for Construction, Justin scored his 30 in a variety of ways. He shot 10-15 from the field, was 3 for 5 from downtown, and 7 for 11 from the Free Throw line. He also tied his career-best with eight rebounds, and had 2 assists in 31 minutes of play.

This is Justin’s 5th game in a row putting up some good scoring numbers since going for 14 against powerhouse Kentucky. He is averaging 19.4 points per game in these last 5, including a then career-high 22 points against Stony Brook, to go along with tonight’s career-high 30 points. Justin & Hofstra will look to get back on track Thursday when it hosts James Madison at 7 p.m. Another good game like this, and hopefully the W, just may earn Justin the CAA Player of the week. ?

Take a look at the full game highlights from Hofstra Pride Productions

Postgame Press Conference vs. William & Mary with PG Deron Powers, Head Coach Joe Mihalich, and G Justin Wright-Foreman