Team Takeover advances to Peach Jam finals with comeback vs BBE
National PEACH JAM CHAMPIONSHIP 17 &U TODAY, July 16 @ 2pm.
Team Takeover (Washington, DC DMV)
vs Oakland Soldiers
PEACH JAM SEMIFINALS BRACKET PLAY
TTO Advances to Peach Jam finals vs Oakland Soldiers with 64-63 win over Bradley Beal Elite
W TTO 64 BBE (MO) 63
Trailing by 21 points with just 4:41 left in the game, TTO launched a ferocious comeback against St. Louis based Bradley Beal Elite who had won their last 14 games. Jalen Smith hit 2 lay-ins in the last minute & rejected BBE’s last shot to seal the win. According to D1 Circuit.com this is the greatest comeback in Peach Jam History. Jalen Smith had another huge game, scoring 20 points & pulling in 11 rebounds. If TTO wins today vs The Oakland Soldiers for The Peach Jam Title, Jalen Smith will be the MVP & quite possibly otherwise. The University of Maryland commit & Baltimore native has been on a mission this spring & summer. Brandon Slater chipped in with 11 points, 6’11” 2020 Hunter Dickinson added 8 points & 4 rebounds, while Myles Dread & Bryce Golden each scored 7.
6’2″ Darius Garland (Brentwood Academy, TN) led BBE with 17 points, but converted on just 5-18 FGs. 6’6″ stock riser SF Jericole Hellems added 12 points,6’9″ F Francis Okoro( IL) added 6 points & 8 rebounds, 6’4″ 3 star scored 9 points while 6’3″ SG & St. Louis commit Fred Thatch grabbed 9 rebounds & scored 5, 3 star 6’3″ SG Kale Catchings scored 9 & 6’7″ 2019 Top 200 F, EJ Liddell (IL) added 5 points.
ROUND I PEACH JAM BRACKET PLAY (Quarterfinals for National Title) July 15.
W TTO 63 The City Rocks(Rochester NY) 58
TTO’s backcourt combined for 53 of their 62 points & put on an outstanding team performance. PG Xavier Johnson scored 15 points on 4-6 shooting & added 3 rebounds & 2 assists, while PG Tre Wood shot 2 for 3 for 7 points & dished out 5 assists. Brandon Slater added 15 points & Anthony Harris Anthony Harris 6'3" | SF Princess Anne | 2024 State VA scored 12. Jalen Smith was limited to 6 points, but grabbed 14 rebounds. 6’4″ SG Jalen Pickett led the City Rocks with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Team Takeover record at the Peach Jam was 2-1 going into Friday’s action. On July 14 TTO won both games as follows:
W TTO 63 BABC (MA) 51
6’10” Maryland commit Jalen Smith continued his torrid shooting, going 7-12 for 16 points, 6 rebounds & 3 blocks. Bishop O’Connell PG Xavier Johnson was superb going 5-8, dishing assists & committing 0 turnovers. Brandon Slater added 12 points, 5 rebounds & 3 assists, and Bryce Golden recorded a double double with 10 points & 10 boards. Once gain TTO won the battle of the boards, 36-26 and the 3 point shot chart red 2-8 for TTO vs 6-22. Villanova commit & ranked #44 in the nation, 6’7″ Cole Swider ranked #44 & lead BABC with 21 points & 4 star 6’8″ Dimon Carrigan grabbed a game high 16 rebounds.
W TTO 57 RM5 Elite (TX) 56
RM5 Elite led by 10 at the half and TTO fought back in nail biter for the win. TTO received great PG play with Xavier Johnson was excellent, shooting 5-7 for 12 points & dishing out 4 assists and Tre Wood converting 2-3 shots & handing out 5 assists. Jalen Snith hit double figures for his 5th consecutive Peach Jam game on 4-5 FGs for 12 points. Myles Dread & Bryce Golden chipped in with 7 & 6 points each. Myles who is a Penn State commit has been playing thru an injury & is not 100%. 6’4″ G Keonte Kennedy totaled 19 points & 9 rebounds for RM5 while top 50 for 2019 6’2″ SG Tyrese Maxey (1-8 from 3) & 6’0″ PG De’Vion Harmon scored 12 & 5 points for RM5. 4 star 2019 6’1″ G Avery Anderson was limited to 4 points. 6’7″ top 220 Reggie Chaney from Findlay Prep added 4 points & 4 rebounds.
July 13: W TTO 72 Houston Hoops 67
TTO & Villanova commit Brandon Slater hit 5 of 5 shots overall & 3-3 from 3 for 16 points & grabbed 4 rebounds. PG Tre Wood had an excellent floor game & scored 8 points on 3-5 shooting, in addition to 4 assists & 6 boards with just 1 turnover. Jalen Smith continued his outstanding pay hitting 6-9 shots for 13 points & grabbed 5 rebounds. Xavier Johnson added 4 points & 4 assists, Anthony Harris Anthony Harris 6'3" | SF Princess Anne | 2024 State VA added 4points & assists, while Bryce Golden scored 7 points with 5 boards. TTO won the battle on the glass 31 -23 and the assist pass off, 18-6. TTO shit down 5 star 6’4″ Top 25 G & LSU commit Javonte Smart to 3-12 shooting for 9 points. Antione Davis led Houston with 19 points which included 4-10 from 3.
Team Takeover 17 & U Roster
1 | Tre’ Wood | G | 6’2 | 2018 | Upper Marlboro, MD | St. John’s College | ||
3 | Anthony Harris Anthony Harris 6'3" | SF Princess Anne | 2024 State VA | G | 6’3 | 2019 | Stafford, VA | Paul VI | ||
4 | Xavier Johnson | G | 6’2 | 2018 | Ft. Belvior, VA | Bishop O’Connell | ||
5 | Brandon Slater | G | 6’6 | 2018 | Fairfax, VA | Paul VI | ||
10 | Jeremy Roach | G | 6’2 | 2020 | Fairfax, VA | Paul VI | ||
12 | Miles Latimer | G | 6’4 | 2018 | Fairfax, VA | Paul VI | ||
11 | Myles Dread | G | 6’4 | 2018 | Burtonsville, MD | Gonzaga | ||
13 | Justin Moore | G | 6’3 | 2019 | Accokeek, MD | DeMatha | ||
22 | Hunter Dickinson | F | 6’11 | 2020 | Hyattsville, MD | DeMatha | ||
23 | Jalen Smith | F | 6’10 | 2018 | Baltimore, MD | Mt. St. Joseph | ||
24 | Aapeli Syrjämäki | C | 7’1 | 2018 | Leonardstown, MD | St. Mary’s Ryken | ||
32 | Bryce Golden | F | 6’9 | 2018 | Winchester, VA | St. James School | ||