Monday, June 16, 2008
Hoops for Hope Action
Melrose traveled to Plaistow, NH to face Pinkerton in the tipoff of their summer league schedule. The Lady Raiders looked to be in terrific physical condition and broke the Pinkerton 2-2-1 three-quarter court trap easily. Animation can be found here...under defense (bottom).
Generally, finding high school players who can play the forward spots with enough size and mobility to rotate and to trap effectively to execute the 'UCLA' defense made famous by Hall of Famer John Wooden is difficult.
Melrose put up 51 points in a pair of 15 minute halves. Colleen Hanscom was consistent at the point, and Hannah Brickley showed continuing growth of her formidable inside game. Siena Mamayek looked very mobile defensively and banged the boards aggressively at both ends. The effort the team put forth from top to bottom was impressive for summer league.
Each year brings forth special challenges to replace graduating seniors, and this season won't be different as the Lady Raiders look to defend their ML title, seeking ten in a row.
Generally, finding high school players who can play the forward spots with enough size and mobility to rotate and to trap effectively to execute the 'UCLA' defense made famous by Hall of Famer John Wooden is difficult.
Melrose put up 51 points in a pair of 15 minute halves. Colleen Hanscom was consistent at the point, and Hannah Brickley showed continuing growth of her formidable inside game. Siena Mamayek looked very mobile defensively and banged the boards aggressively at both ends. The effort the team put forth from top to bottom was impressive for summer league.
Each year brings forth special challenges to replace graduating seniors, and this season won't be different as the Lady Raiders look to defend their ML title, seeking ten in a row.
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 9:05 PM 
