Detroit Cass Tech Wins

In a matchup featuring two first time varsity coaches, Detroit Cass Tech's Dave Dixon was the 68-44 victor over Detroit Osborn's Ernest McCullough.

Meanwhile, the players did their part as 6'2 junior guard Kem Bradshaw (pictured) led the Technicians and all scorers with 21 points. The two-guard was the beneficiary of three steals and elated the crowd with dunks on each fast break. Cass Tech is loaded with juniors and each did their part. 6'6 power forward Daniel Bellamy '10 scored seven with double digit rebounds and three blocks in the secon half. 6'2 point guard Chris George '10 has great size and takes care of the rock while making sure his teammates get touches. 6'7 power forward Shannon Williams was quick to the glass but was hampered by foul trouble early therefore limiting his minutes.

The seniors in the post for Cass Tech were 6'5 forward Brian Barnette, 6'6 forward Darrien Schaefer, and 6'6 300-pound Football All-American Will Campbell. Barnette scored 16 and small schools should take a look at the bouncy forward. Schaefer added eight points, crashed the boards, and hit the floor for the loose ball. Campbell is the strongest player in the state and I imagine he could be a defensive stopper against any post player in the state. He added eight points and grabbed near double digit rebounds.

Osborn's wins will result from guard play and their ability to take care of their possesion as the Knights don't have a player over 6'2. Osborn's 5'9 senior guard Davetom Odom scored 20 in a losing cause. He's quick and can hit the perimeter shot. 6' junior guard Demarco Page is the best prospect on the squad but he still has holes in his game. Page scored 16.

In attendance: Cleveland State, Florida, and Miami (FL.). I thought I was missing something here until I realized that Will Campbell still had a following as one of the nation's best DT/OL in 2009.

D.N.P.- Lanier Brown 2010 did not suit up.