Thursday, April 28, 2016

Featured Team of the Week

THE FAMILY 2021 - DETROIT, MI


When it comes to the reference "WE ALL CAN GO" this team is one that can boast that title. Coming into the season as AAU's 3rd ranked team in the country, they have entered the travel season living up to the hype.  Showcasing talented players 1 thru 11, its hard to find a team more balanced. Watching this team play you can see the  passion and energy they bring to the court.  FAMILY is the appropriate name for this team. 

This team excels in playing the game in every aspect.  When the team is in the open floor on the fast break Julian Roper 5'11 SG and Tyson Davis 5'10 SG transition game is tremendous.  They finish well at the rim, and thru contact.  Dana Holmes 6'1 SF can pretty much do everything on the court. When he decides to play the game consistently, mark my word-he will be trouble.  The Family also has the ability to bang you in the post with 6'4 C Garret Dellinger  swing it to the versatile wingman Jacory Wallace6'4 PF/C, or spread the floor and kick it out to sharp shooters Blake Goodman 5'9 SG  and Keyon Menifield 5'5 PG.  When it comes to guard play on this unit these young boys "put in work."  With Kareem Rozier 5'6 PG and Orlando Lovejoy 5'7 PG running the bird Coach Sean Moore has no worries.  Their poise and decision-making is ahead of their time.

Have you heard the term "pressure busts pipes"?  This team lives by it. Their defensive intensity is paramount to their success.  All these players can get you buckets, but its when defenders like Meiko Stewart 6'0 SG and Donovan Edwards 6'0 SG buckle down The Family defense is  suffocating.

They are undefeated in the state of Michigan and only have two losses on their record this season (both to #1 nationally ranked Team Teague).  This year they have claimed titles at top events like the Storm Classic, REACH Invitational, and All-Ohio Nike Grassroots Tourney.  Coach Moore hopes his squad can ride the wave into Indianapolis May 20-22 for the George Hill Invitational where he's hoping they can claim another title.  They are looking forward to a trip to the M.I.T. in the DMV in June and to AAU Nationals in July.  Team motto for 2016, "All The Way Up".

1 comment:

  1. It should be understood that the 5'6 point guard Kareem Rozier that's play for " The Family's" seventh grade 13u team, is only a six Grader 11years old. He is praying at a very high level at the top tournaments. He makes that team run like a well oiled machine. Just putting the class of 2022 on notice, because he hardly plays his grade level, he must be considered one of the top six graders in the State.

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