First Person Grassroots: Chicago Select
In our “First Person Grassroots Recap” series we take a look at how the travel team season went for one our state’s programs.
Today Tim Ervin looks at his successful run with Chicago Select 16U!
Record
34-10
Accomplishments
Finished in the Final 4 in 6 tournaments: Team Rose (17u division), Spiece Midwest Takeover, Spiece Run & Slam, Nike Memorial Day Classic, Toi Baylor Summer Jam (17u division), and Big Foot’s Las Vegas Classic. We won the Gold Championship in Las Vegas.
Key Wins
Notable teams we beat: Ramey Jets United, Illinois Wolves (twice) UAA, Spiece Indy Heat EYBL Michigan Mustangs ADIDAS, Jackson Tigers, All Ohio Black 17u, and Oakland Soldiers EYBL.
Overall Thoughts on Season
Overall we had a good season with some quality wins and the players got better and it showed in Las Vegas. We were down 13 with 3 minutes to go and finished the game on a 17-3 run in the semi finals of the Big Foot tournament. Interests from several college coaches increased for our players.
Standout Performers
Deion Jackson 14 ppg, Myles Baker 11 ppg, Isaac Stanback 15 ppg, Damari Nixon 9 ppg, Taeyon Neal 7 rpg, Breion Hill 5 rpg, Tj Ervin 4 apg, Tyriel Nelson, 2 spg. Tyriel Nelson is a sleeper for 2019 and is poised to have a breakout year at Providence St. Mel this upcoming school year.