Men’s b-ball team set sights on nationals
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 by scottrennie in Sports
JONATHAN BRODIE
SPORTS REPORTER
LONDON – The Hawks men’s basketball team repeated as provincial gold medallists earning a spot in the national championships in Alberta next week.
“It’s a great feeling when you put so much work into something and you actually accomplish it,” said Humber centre J.R. Bailey, who was selected to the western conference and tournament all-star rosters.
“It’s tough to do that in any facet of life, so it’s nice when it happens.”
The national championship game last Saturday against host Fanshawe – the only team to beat Humber in the regular season – was tight from the opening tip-off but the Hawks proved to be too strong in a 59-48 victory.
Daviau Rodney led the offensive attack for Humber with a game high 20 points while Bailey added 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Fanshawe gave up 15 points off turnovers and went 1-for-12 from behind the three point line, key factors to Humber’s win.
“They were an unbelievable opponent,” said Humber head coach Darrell Glenn, “and the two previous games to get to this point were very difficult. So you really appreciate it and you feel like you really accomplished something special.”
The Hawks beat Fleming 52-41 in the quarterfinals and Sheridan 61-50 in the semis.
“One thing we have and always will have is heart and we know that we will die before we lose,” said Rodney, chosen as the tournament MVP.
“I think Ontario is a very, very strong division. People don’t think that we’re as strong because we haven’t won nationals in such a long time.”
The Hawks travel to Calgary for the national championships starting March 18.
“This year I feel like we have to go all the way,” said Hawks’ guard Michael Acheampong. “We have the team to do so and I think this year should be the year.”
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