MU signees continue fine seasonsMU's most balanced recruiting class in years continues to deliver memorable seasons at their respective programs this winter. Of note:
- Chris Otule led the Fort Bend Bush Broncos to a playoff victory over Galveston Ball earlier this week, 58-43 (http://www.galvnews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=3d01be62e0272962&-session=TheDailyNews:42F9414D055f800F0Bhtsr64F2E0). The 6'10" Otule led his squad with a team-high 14 points and 10 blocks in the victory. Bush is now 24-8 on the season and plays Northshore tonight in the second round of the playoffs.
- Nick Wiliams' LeFlore Rattlers (29-2 overall) are in the midst of a state title defense, and toppped Dothan 67-53 earlier this week. Williams had 11 points in the win. With the victory, Alabama's top-ranked Rattlers earned the right to play Baldwin County in the 6A regional finals on Friday morning where the winner will advance to the state tournament in Birmingham (http://www.al.com/hsbasketball/mobileregister/index.ssf?/base/sports/1203502603163690.xml&coll=3). LeFlore has already beaten Baldwin County three times this season.
- Joseph Fulce continued his dominant play at Tyler JC with a 30 point, 12 rebound (http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20080221/SPORTS06/802210324/-1/SPORTS) effort in the Apaches recent loss to Blinn JC, 76-94. The Apaches fell to 22-2 on the year, losing for the first time in their last nine outings. For a look at Fulce's game by game production on one of the nation's top JUCO teams click here (http://www.njcaa.org/schmain.cfm?sid=4&divid=1&gender=m&slid=2&menu=11&schmenu=5&cid=1446&teamid=68412&athleteid=200782&seasonselect=391). Despite the loss, the Apaches are off to a record start (http://www.tylerpaper.com/article/20080217/SPORTS06/802160377).
- Finally, set your DVRs tonight -- Tyshawn Taylor and the St Anthony's Friars will appear on ESPN against American Christian Academy, led by super guard Tyreke Evans. Tipoff is scheduled for 8pm CT on ESPN. Here's a quick look at Taylor in action:
http://www.youtube.com/v/BdxmipWdSzE&rel=1
http://www.crackedsidewalks.com/2008/02/mu-signees-continue-fine-seasons.html
I have not seen Taylor play so I am looking forward to the game tonight.
Otule with 10 blocks. Very nice.
I am not sure what to make out of Fulce. His stats sound great as it seems like he has a very good all around game where he can shot the outside shot, score inside, rebound very well and defend. Maybe a Nnamaka type of player?
Was not high on Nick Williams last year but he looks and sounds like a very good player who will contribute immediately.