Grassroots Midseason Report: NOVA Cavaliers 17U Sawitzky
Editor’s note: From now through the end of June, we will be providing a mid-season update on Virginia’s grassroots programs, taking a close look at their 15U through 17U teams. We will first be looking at a club’s top teams in those…
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Continue ReadingEditor’s note: From now through the end of June, we will be providing a mid-season update on Virginia’s grassroots programs, taking a close look at their 15U through 17U teams. We will first be looking at a club’s top teams in those given age groups and will then circle back to their other teams. Today: NOVA Cavaliers 17U Sawitzky
As the NOVA Cavaliers enter their 11th season, their growing reputation as one of the state’s most recognized programs has created a strong interest among players in joining a club that prides itself on player development, team chemistry, player/team improvement, and learning experiences.
Organized by Program Director Jerry Lin, the NOVA Cavaliers have 10 teams in their program, including two at the respective 15U and 17U age groups. Below is a midseason report on the 17U team coached by Doug Sawitzky.
Record This Summer: 17-5
Tournaments Won/Best Finishes:
- Big Shots Maryland Certified Champions,
- Philadelphia Rock the Rim Tournament Champions
- Zero Gravity Collision in theCapitol Runner-Up
- Big Time Hoops Mid-Atlantic Showcase Silver Champions
- Big Shots VIT Semi-Finalists
Key Wins:
Pro-Look Willis, Team Renegade, Team Flight, Central PA Elite, Maryland Elite, Delaware Aim
Losses (for the record): Pro-Look Robinson, Higher Level Premier, ICC Truth
Standout Contributors:
Jordan James
Highlight of the day: @JordanJames2332 w/a monstrous dunk in traffic to seal the victory for NOVA Cavs-Sawitzky!! pic.twitter.com/ivhBRsAzhY
— NOVA Cavaliers (@novacavaliers) May 15, 2016
Tique Yarbrough
https://twitter.com/Akayalew/status/718610569490731009
Chas Battaglia
17U Cavs-Sawitzky victorious over Cal Sports Academy 64-19 final. @chas_btags led the way with season high 25pts. pic.twitter.com/5xyKRZ3Lyu
— NOVA Cavaliers (@novacavaliers) May 22, 2016
Sami El-Rafey
Sami, who is a rising senior at Langley, is a skilled big with solid footwork to go along with a nice touch.Goals for July: Play good team basketball, garner continued college interest for players