Dave Hooker audio:
- Dave Hooker interviews Scotty Hopson about overtime and going against Tyler Smith
- Dave Hooker interviews Bobby Maze about Courtney Pigram’s big night
- Dave Hooker interviews Tyler Smith about Wednesday night’s overtime game
- Dave Hooker interviews Cameron Tatum about his improvement
- Dave Hooker interviews Tony White Jr. about his play in the Rocky Top League
Rocky Top League summaries for June 18.
Toyota of Knoxville (104): Wayne Chism 9, Dane Bradshaw 7; Tony White Jr. 14; Jared Stevens 9; Rashard Lee 28; Tanner Wild 2; Kirill Yakovlev 2; Isiah Brown 21; Carlton Hill 3; Andy Tipton 9.
News Sentinel (96): Jalen Steele 22; Damon Johnson 11; Raul Placras 13; Cameron Sharp 4; Chauncey Thompson 3; Keith Bauer 7; Ron Slay 30; Jeremy Saffore 6.
News Sentinel 52 52 — 104
Toyota 50 46 — 96
Richardson Construction (122): Adam Plavich 6; Skylar McBee 16; Andy Hill 3; Terrence Oglesby 35; Josh Tabb 28; Michael Blue 19; Bobby Guyton 4; John Mueller 11.
First Tennessee (118): Dustin Brown 3; Justin Walker 8; Eryk Watson 9; John Higgins 14; Jordan Johnson 4; Chris Carney 2; Cameron Tatum 42; Boo Jackson 30; Ben Bosse 4; Marko Costic 2.
Richardson 60 62 — 122
First Tennessee 52 66 — 118
HT Group (131): Courtney Pigram 45; Tyler Smith 29; Daniel West 15; Cole Rose 4; Ryan Walden 2; Michael Jenkins 23; Kyle Huckins 2; Greg Hamlin 11.
Ray’s ESG (128): Mario McClurie 2; Alex Bowers 4; Logan Johnson 23; James Gallman 3; Steven Pearl 7; Bobby Maze 47; Scotty Hopson 33; Ben Williamson 9.
HT Group 66 120 11 — 131
Ray’s ESG 57 120 8 — 128
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Comments » 10
VolPride_13 writes:
I am really surprised by Tatum!!
He is gonna be a great player here in the coming season!!
I know it is a "summer league" but still!!
cdldoc#211897 writes:
How about Josh Tabb?
TooLegit2Quit writes:
Tatum was good early last year before he got hurt, you could tell he was special. I expect good things from this kid. His defense isn't bad either.
Coyoteuglyvol writes:
This league really doesn't matter. It's great to see the players dunk but how realistic can it be? Duke Crews led the league in scoring last year. What a joke.
b_neas writes:
Good post Butch and TooLegit......Obivously all but 2 or 3 guys that got serious PT for UT last year could use this league. We had few players that could create their own shots in a one on one setting. Not necessary to have a solid team but its always nice to have players that can do that. On Tatum, yes what little he played last year you could see he has amazing talent on offense and solid on defense. Can't wait to see him this year on the floor.
ronbliss writes:
When I was playing basketball in the 1950's, I was recruited heavily by the University of Cincinnati and UCLA. I could have had my pick to play with Oscar Robertson or Bill Walton. My friends...I chose neither. I chose to play in the now defunct league called..the Rockey Over the Top League.
I once had a breakaway dunk and in my rearview I saw the likes of Bill Russell heading my way. I shook left, I shook right...and I flew in the air. I missed the entire goal and was mangled/tackled by Russell. Moral of the Story: Rocky Top Will Always Be Home Sweet Home To Me and not the likes of Bill Russell, Oscar Robertson, and quick like a cat Bill Walton.
GotPearl writes:
Like to see this offensive show in the SEC next season. Starting 5 had 160 last night and 28 from Tabb off the bench. This is a fun league to watch and a great marketing tool for a sport we have gone so long without! Bruce is a BB guru!
sportsgirl writes:
It's ridiculous for people to say that these games and this summer league play "doesn't matter". No it's not an SEC game, but the challenge that players place on themselves to get better and "play," not run plays but play and allow their game to develop with players from other areas is a valuable asset to a player. Sure they have some fun on the court too, but isn't that what playing sports is about as well?
jnjaquish#248566 writes:
I saw that Eryk Watson of Maryville had 3 in 1st Tennessee's first game and 9 last night. Can somebody tell me how he looks out there? He's a great kid. A big thanks from a Vol stuck in Georgia.
MrBamSeydu writes:
ButchisBack: I played in the NFL, NBA, and flew to Mars in a helicopter.
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