28 Nov 11 - Atoms BGW Boys U17/1 (2011/2012 Summer)
On Saturday 28 November Atoms BGW BU17/1 once again demonstrated their talents in easily getting past the IC XAVS 28-12. With four fit players and two struggling with nagging injuries, and the XAVS containing a known great 3-point shooter, the Atoms played crushing defence to hold the XAVS to just 2 2-point field goals for the game, and 2 3s from star shooter. Jon starred on the defensive boards and Shavin stepped right up and didn't give nobody nothin'. Offensively the shooting and finishing was actually "off" a bit but the BGWs found ways to score, often generated by great assists and sometimes through amazing individual creativity. At times the party tricks came out, and in tubthumpin style, Cameron got knocked down, got up again, but also hit a basket while virtually sitting on the floor. Cameron and Mitch were the stars in offence, finding ways to score and ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking over. Ben ran without a break for most of the game and glued the parts together with his running and support and movement. Jason played a strong team game and generated lots of opportunities with his motion offence movements and great passing. The ability to soundly beat the opposition in division 1 without having their #1 game on the court, and with a couple of players missing, is an ominous sign for the other teams in the division. The BGWs have a bye in the final game before Christmas but are sure to come out firing when hostilities resume in February.
Match Report 19/11/2011
Free-flowing fast-breaking basketball was the order of the day as the Atoms BGW BU17/1s easily accounted for the SD Spurs on Saturday 19 November. The trend was set early in the game with Ben and Mitch combining twice in 30 seconds for a steal/layup. The BGWs had clearly come to play as steal after steal led to basket after basket, with the BGWs storming into offence in packs. Led by the boundless energy and commitment of Cameron, the BGWs at times toyed with the Spurs and the 34-18 scoreline flattered the opponents as the BGWs began to lairise with alley oops on the putback and the break. With Will strangely subdued and Jon and Shavin succumbing to injuries, the smalls led the way, supported by Ben our big small. Dean was busy setting up numerous offences and Jason showed his value, being able to create, and get to the basket, against the Spurs’ zone.