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COLLEGE BASKETBALL Moton era set to begin
Published Wednesday, November 4, 2009 7:00 am
N.C. Central
LeVelle Moton, hired in March as head coach, is six days away from beginning a new chapter in Eagleland. Moton will make his coaching debut Wednesday night at North Carolina. NCCU is coming off a 4-27 season under former coach Henry Dickerson. The Eagles enter their third year of a five-year reclassification to Division I. More importantly, the university has been accepted as a member into the MEAC and next year will play a full conference schedule. That still leaves this year's brutal independent schedule however. NCCU will travel 16,846 miles and play teams like UNC, Miami, Indiana, East Carolina and Virginia Tech. Joshua Worthy is the only senior on a team that is talented but still relatively young. Four juniors (Michael Glasker, Vincent Davis, Lamar Pittman and Raphael McDonald), sophomore Nick Chasten and freshman Dami Sapara join Worthy in returning. After his hire, Moton wasted little time hitting the recruiting trail. The fruits of his labor were six recruits, including three local products: C.J. Wilkerson of Oxford; Landon Clement, a UNC Greensboro transfer from Raleigh; and Dijon Manns, also of Raleigh. T.J. Granger (Richmond, Va.), Dwayne Sims (Dayton, Ohio) and Ryan Fleming (Alpharetta, Ga.) round out the class. Wilkerson, a Clinton Junior College transfer, raised many eyebrows with his signing. "He is one of the most important signees at NCCU," Moton said. "He is very versatile, can play and defend all three guard positions on the floor. Moton said he understands the reality of his first season, hopefully others will too. "You can't lose sight of this year because, in all honesty, it is what it is," he said. We didn't have the power to control our schedule this year, and we have to go out and play. We try to stay guarded against feelings of self-pity. It's a situation that I feel at the end of the day will make our guys better and tougher." • Notes: Joining Moton on the sideline are Ray Martin (Notre Dame, '77) and Robert Brickey (Duke). St. Augustine's Last year coach Lonnie Blow made a big mistake. In his first season, Blow led the Falcons to a 19-10 record, a second-place finish in the West and a semifinal berth at the CIAA Tournament. The mistake? Fans got spoiled and there's no turning back. "Yeah, I set the bar pretty high," Blow said. "I didn't want to start off losing, losing, losing. I wanted to win right then and build from there." Fans weren't the only ones impressed. The conference coaches picked St. Aug's to finish second again behind CIAA champion Johnson C. Smith. Blow has an experienced squad returning in Chris Jordan (13.3 ppg), Hayward Fain (9.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg), Kalvin Patterson, Brandon Hickson, Shaun Washum and Steven Brignol. He added eight newcomers, including Johnny Newman III, son of the former NBA star. Blow is a disciplinarian, which showed in the team's No. 2 ranking in defense. But the Falcons can score too. They were also second in scoring margin. St. Aug's hasn't won a CIAA title since 1997, a fact Blow has heard about since the day he started. "That's all anybody talks about," he said. "It's a process, you're not going to wake up one day and win a championship. We are more talented than we were last year, but the conference is getting better and better." St. Aug's hosts Armstrong Atlantic Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Shaw A record of 12-16 may not seem like a success to most, until you discover that 12 wins was more than the Bears had in the previous three years combined. Plus, although close only counts in horseshoes, Shaw lost eight games by six points or less. Second-year coach Cleo Hill said he has made some quality "upgrades," including 7-foot, 340-pound JUCO Glenn "Big Baby" Bateman. Also new this season is Brit Kelly, a 6-4 guard who led Imperial Valley (Calif.) CC to two straight conference championships. A key returnee is preseason all-conference guard Raheem Smith who averaged 13.7 points and 2.8 assists. To compete in the brutal West, Hill will need all the offensive power he can muster. The Bears were last in offense, averaging just 67.4 points per game, but fifth in defense. Most coaches try to downplay their talent, hoping to keep opponents off track. Not so with Hill. "You know, there are certain years as a coach where you just feel really good about your team, and I just feel good about this team in comparison to others I have coached," he said. Fans will find out beginning Nov. 16 when Shaw hosts Virginia Union at 8 p.m.
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LADY EAGLES SOAR INTO 2009-10 SEASON WITH NEW LOOK AND NEW ATTITUDE
With a much younger roster, the Lady Eagles search for leadership and passion DURHAM, N.C. - Two seasons removed from division two and the North Carolina Central University Lady Eagles have already experienced the challenges of being a division one program, having completed their first season with a full division one schedule. Just two years into the transition and NCCU has proven themselves. This year, the Lady Eagles are made up of a group of young talent, forcing them to rely heavily on their underclassmen to make an impact. For the sophomores, they come in with a year of collegiate playing experience behind them, giving the Lady Eagles both experience and talent. They look to translate their experience into on-court success as they face top competition this season. NCCU will look to improve on their minor successes from last season by adding depth at every position. This year's team is full of athleticism and quickness in all areas. With the addition of six newcomers, the Lady Eagles will provide a variety of options on both offense and defense. This season, the Lady Eagles will carry 13 student-athletes. The 2009-10 roster consists of one senior, three juniors, four sophomores and five freshmen. Robinson and her coaching staff are looking for the freshmen to progress with each game as they learn the system and adjust to playing at the next level. They hope their veteran players will embrace the opportunity and help the newcomers learn their role. "I am looking forward to the start of a new season," said Lady Eagles head coach Joli Robinson. "Having some of the players from last season will help the young athletes as they go through this season mentally and physically. As we continue to play throughout the season, we want to be sure that we are being competitive, that we are developing and that we are growing as a team each game. We want to see improvement from game to game." With a complete division one schedule last year, the Lady Eagles had to face the challenge of competing against some of the top tier programs in the country, including Georgia, Oklahoma, Robert Morris and North Carolina. It was a year that tested the hearts of each student-athlete. And it will be no different this year as the Lady Eagles dive into one of their most challenging and competitive seasons in program history.
NCCU will face those challenges head-on with a new look. Unfortunately for the Lady Eagles, they will have to battle some of the most competitive teams in the nation without their leader Jori Nwachukwu. Nwachukwu, who sat out the last four games of the season last year due to a torn ACL, will not be on the sidelines at all this year. The senior is completing an internship for the Philadelphia 76ers as part of her coursework. FACING TOUGH COMPETITION This season, the Lady Eagles will face five teams that appeared in the NCAA Tournament and two teams that made National Invitational Tournament appearances. NCCU will take on a 29-game schedule with two more games than last year. This year, the Lady Eagles will dive into a regular season schedule that includes 10 home games and 17 road trips "Our schedule is definitely very competitive this year," added Robinson. "The positive points about our schedule are that we are not traveling many miles across the map like we have in the past and we will not miss as many class days. Our games are close enough that our fans can come out and support us and we will have some room in our schedule to plan and prepare for the next game." A YOUTHFUL LEADERSHIP Seven student-athletes return for the Lady Eagles this season, including four starters. This year, the Lady Eagles have developed a new look and a new attitude, thriving for excellence and the opportunity to rebuild the foundation that once made NCCU a prominent basketball program. With a young roster, the Lady Eagles will look to their veterans for leadership, while giving their youth an opportunity to grow and prosper into successful division one student-athletes. The 2009-10 team will be led by two of the Lady Eagles' young talent in sophomores Danielle DeBerry and Blaire Houston. "Danielle DeBerry and Blaire Houston were named our captains for this season and they will be a great help for our new student-athletes," said Robinson. "It is very rare that you will see two sophomores who have become leaders so early, but these two young ladies do an exceptional job on and off the court. Their work ethic is phenomenal and they are comfortable in their role as the leaders of this team." FAMILIAR FACES Including DeBerry and Houston, the Lady Eagles return seven from last year's squad, including senior Latoya Bennett. Bennett will be the lone senior on this year's team, leading Lady Eagles' post game. She provides size on the post, while also bringing experience. Center Katrice Elliott will be a huge contributor for the Lady Eagles this season, bringing size and experience to an inside game that is missing some strength and power. Elliott, a junior from Apex, N.C., will serve as a senior for the Lady Eagles this season due to her graduation at the end of the year. "Our returning players have been working very hard to prepare for this upcoming season," added Robinson. "One of our returners, Katrice Elliott, has been working very hard and many should see a big difference in her game this season. We are expecting to be an aggressive and competitive team this season." Juniors Shanise Blanks and Sheresa Mills add to a list of veterans that bring experience to this young roster. Blanks provides depth at the guard position and will add strength and quickness. Her leadership will be key in the success of the team this season, while Mills will help inside for the Lady Eagles, serving as another veteran post player. "Though we are small in size, we have been working very hard to help compensate for the lack of height," continued Robinson. "We feel that this season will be just as exciting and competitive as the previous one." Sophomore Chasidy Williams joins DeBerry and Houston as the trio of young talent that will be looked to lead this year's team. With the loss of Nwachukwu last season, Williams dug deep inside and found the heart and passion to step up and make an impact. She will be relied on tremendously this season as she fills in the gaps that have been left behind. A NEW LOOK The Lady Eagles will look a little different this year. With the loss of Nwachukwu, NCCU will have to rely on their newcomers to come in and make an impact. This year's squad has six newcomers that will bring back a winning tradition at NCCU. Joining the Lady Eagles this season are Aretha Johnson, Joanna Miller, Brittany Myatt, J'Mia Pollock, Shaina Pryor and Destiny Tolliver. "Our team is young as far as experience on the court, but we are hoping that our young players will be able to grow and mature as the season progresses," said Robinson. "Each one of them will develop at their own pace, but we will push them as much as we can, but not to the point where they will become discouraged." This year's top newcomer is Joanna Miller, who Robinson and her coaching staff are expecting to see on the floor a lot this season. She has a great work ethic and will contribute significantly to the team, especially behind the arc. Miller comes out of high school as a sharpshooter that will provide range in the Lady Eagles' backcourt. A new face to the basketball court, but not to NCCU is Shaina Pryor, a former volleyball player for the Eagles. She will add size and depth on the post. Standing at 5-11, Pryor will be a huge difference on the boards for the Lady Eagles, providing a lot of strength down low and will give NCCU help inside. Three other newcomers that will be joining the Lady Eagles this season are Brittany Myatt, J'Mia Pollock and Destiny Tolliver. Myatt is a quick guard that will help out on the outside, providing a quicker backcourt, while Pollock comes in as a 6-1 forward that will help out on the post. She will add height and strength and will help balance the Lady Eagles' frontcourt. Tolliver is the tallest player on the roster and will add height to the Eagles frontcourt. She will help out inside for the Lady Eagles and will help provide strength on the boards. "We have several returning players that can relate to our young players, standing in their shoes last season," added Robinson. "Those student-athletes will help them along their journey and help them become better student-athletes." IT'S GAMETIME Before diving into the regular season, which includes 10 homes games and 17 road trips, the Lady Eagles will showcase their talent in an exhibition game against the 2009 CIAA Champions. The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University and the Lady Eagles of NCCU will battle on Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. in McDougald-McLendon Gym. For more information on Lady Eagles basketball, visit the official website of NCCU Athletics at http://www.NCCUEaglePride.com.
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Basketball anyone? NCCU men's basketball anxiously awaits their time to shine
By Aaron Saunders Echo-sports editor
The N.C. Central University basketball team will get a dose of big time college basketball this season with four ACC and two Big Ten foes on the schedule. The men's basketball team is set to start its season next Wednesday versus the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "I am looking forward to the first game versus Carolina. Growing up that's who I always wanted to play for," said junior guard C.J. Wilkerson. At the helm for the Eagles is former NCCU basketball star LeVelle Moton, who enters his first season as the head coach of the Eagles after 2 years as an assistant under former Head Coach Henry Dickerson. "I don't know what to expect," said Moton. "None of these guys have ever played for me in front of 23,500 people before but I just want us to get better every game," said Moton. NCCU finished last season with a less than stellar 4-27 record. The Eagles will look to improve this season as it prepares for its first season in the MEAC. The Eagles will be without its two leading scorers from last year's squad; Jamar Briscoe, a guard who averaged just south of 18 ppg and transferred to University of North Carolina at Charlotte after his record setting freshman season, and Bryan Ayala who averaged just under 12 ppg. and completed his eligibility. NCCU will travel through nine states, play 18 away games and 11 home games. "Its tough when you're on the road, but when you breed a family atmosphere and have cohesiveness you find things to do," said Moton. The team will rely on a brand new line-up this season with a host of new players looking to make an impact. The Eagles return five letter winners from last year's team. Last year's third leading scorer, junior guard Vincent Davis who averaged 11.2 ppg last season, returns and will be assisted by junior college transfer and co-captain C.J. Wilkerson who will assume the point guard job. "As the point guard, if I don't do the job efficiently, then the rest goes downhill from there," said Wilkerson. The lone holdover from the CIAA days is senior forward Joshua Worthy who is looking forward to his final season as an Eagle. "Overall we have potential we will be successful if we listen to what coach Moton and the rest of the coaches are teaching us," said Worthy. He also added that he is looking forward to playing Southern Methodist University in Dallas. "No one at my house has ever seen me play at home so I am looking forward to the SMU game."
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