RALEIGH EGYPT 2008-2009  

                        The Dynamic "5"

  There is much speculation about this could be the last season for the great Coach Adams. If this is the last ride for Coach Adams his players seem to be inspired. This Raleigh Egypt team is playing as 1 unite. When I watch them play it looks like they are having fun. This could be the year for Coach Adams. Raleigh Egypt has arguably the best starting five in the City. This team has been playing together for sometime now and its hard for me to pick against them.

1.   Gentry Hinds: Gentry looked good in the Jamboree. He was having fun and looked healthy. When on the bench he cheered for his teammates. I look for Gentry to have a super year and lead this team to the State Tourney.

     (Winning formula) Gentry 1^st has to become a better leader. Guys look up to him and he has to lead them in a positive way. Gentry 17pts 6ast 6rbds 4stls per game. Get most of those points from the free-throw line and this team is unstoppable.

2.   Anthony Jones: This kid jumped onto the scene and never looked back. Anthony at 6’4 can do many things. If Raleigh Egypt really wants top make it to state some players are going to have to sacrifice.      

     (Winning formula) Anthony can get 30pts a game if needed, but that’s not what's best for this team. If Anthony get 16pts 10rbds 7ast 3stls 2blks a game this team will be on point. These numbers are reachable for Anthony because he is so versatile.

3.   Ronald “Tank” Brown: With so much expected of him coming out of middle school it looks like Tank is finally coming into his own. The expectations have always been high for this kid. This will be the year everybody has been waiting for. Tank has improved his mid-range jumper and ball-handling.   

     (Winning formula) Tank doesn’t get caught up in a position. This is the most versatile team in the city and whatever Coach Adams ask of him he will do it.Tank 10pts 12rbds 3ast 2blks and take 3 charges a game.

4.   Jeremy Holmes: There are no jealous bones in this kid’s body. I coached him this summer with the hoopers and “Poo Mane” was about winning. Jeremy is a natural leader and understands the PG roll like a coach. Jeremy is cool and calm under pressure and it’s hard to rattle him.

     (Winning formula) Like all the other guys Jeremy will have to sacrifice also. He will have to keep other guys happy being the PG. I see Jeremy attempting about 5 3-pointers per game. If Jeremy can be efficient and make 3 he will keep the defense honest. Jeremy 11pts 5ast 3rbds 3stls per game.

5.   Reggie Fondren: The second most versatile player in the city. Reggie can play all-five positions in high school basketball. The thing that really makes him special is his DEFENSE! This summer I gave Reggie the assignment of guarding Jon Hood (Kentucky signee and #7 SG in the Nation) Reggie held his own with Hood and showcased his Defense. The next day was his best showing. I gave Reggie the assignment of guarding John Jenkins (Vandy signee and #8 SG in the Nation) Reggie locked this guy down! John Jenkins is a 30pts scorer and he only got 4 Buckets against Reggie. Reggie attacked Jenkins on offense and smothered him on defense. The Hoopers went up by as much as 25 in the 1^st half of play. Reggie is a hard noise player and one of the best defenders in the State.

     (Winning formula) Reggie will have to be the defensive stopper . Guard the opposing teams best player every night and give it his best effort. Reggie Fondren 10pts 10rbds 5stls 3ast 2blks all in a nights work.

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Updated 11-17-2007