Global Games Update - USA vs Croatia

Well, team USA could not beat the Croatian team, losing 96-91. The were behind the whole game and could not get a lead. Here are how GT recruits fared:

Anthony Morrow
5 points, 2-6 FG, 1-4 3pt, 0-0 FT, 3 boards, 2 assists, 4 fouls

Buck Fredrick
0 points, 0-3 FG, 0-2 3pt, 0-0 FT, 0 boards, 2 assists, 1 foul

Ra'Sean Dickey
16 points, 7-9 FG, 0-1 3pt, 2-2 FT, 5 boards, 0 assist, 5 fouls

Jeremis Smith
14 points, 5-9 FG, 0-0 3pt, 4-6 FT, 6 boards, 1 assist, 5 fouls

Potential recruits

Byron Eaton
11 points, 2-6 FG, 1-2 3pt, 6-6 FT, 1 board, 4 assists, 3 fouls

Kevin Rogers
0 points, 0-2 FG

Here are some comments on our players from various boards (Oregon board, ctjacket at Hive, RRed) from people who attended the games

- J-Smith reminds one person of an undersized Amare Staudamire. Undersized, but seems to handle taller players without difficulty. "aggressive, agile and strong".

- Dickey seemed more "raw", but nice post-up game. Good footwork, drop-step, finishes strong. A back-to-the-basket player.

- A.Morrow has been getting a lot of minutes and seems to be a floor leader. Vocal with teammates. Active on defense. Think Marvin Lewis part II, but a bit more athletic.

- Byron Eaton (a rising senior considering GT for hoops and football) - powerful, very quick, however selfish with the ball (at least in these games).

By the way, if you live in the Dallas area, you can party with the recruits at Jack's Pub and Volleyball Club July 3 at 8pm - 2am.

Also, in the never-ending quest to rid the net of references to "Georgia Tech University", I emailed the Global Games website because they had us listed as such on their alumni section. Guess what - they changed it today - VICTORY. Link here. What you will find interesting is that GT has had the most players in the Global Games with 11. The 2nd most is Missouri and Oregon with 7. If Eaton or Rogers go to GT we will grow that number. No doubt Coach Hewitt is a big supporter of this event - he has said it really shows the players how tough the next level of play can be compared to high school. Also gives our recruits a chance to bond and get to know one another.