http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/Basketball News, Updates, AnalysisenTue, 10 Nov 2009 07:05:28 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noBasketball News, Updates, Analysishotbedhoopshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/bsDsPv4ucs0/former_frankenmuth_mr_basketball_brad_redford_name.htmlCollege HoopsJared Field | Flint JournalTue, 10 Nov 2009 07:05:28 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3920946 ]]> GoXavier.comBrad Redford: The best shooter I've ever seen.OK, let me get this out the way, post-haste: There's no way Brad Redford plays second fiddle to anyone in the art of shooting. With all due respect to Arkansas' Rotnei Clarke,...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/11/former_frankenmuth_mr_basketball_brad_redford_name.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/oOWMZJ4aRxs/mott_community_college_upends_kellogg_community_co.htmlMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalMon, 09 Nov 2009 20:12:27 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3920215 ]]>BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN -- Coaches of young teams always have reason to fear the season's first road game.On Monday night, the Mott Community College Bears traveled to Battle Creek and, in spite of a poor effort from the team's young...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/11/mott_community_college_upends_kellogg_community_co.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/JUmkrHITo98/hotbed_hoops_mott_community_college_scouting_repor.htmlMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalMon, 09 Nov 2009 13:36:39 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3918835 ]]>For all the basketball junkies in cyberspace, here's a rundown of what I saw from the new look Bears during their 128-91 victory over College of Lake County (Illinois) on Saturday night. Starters Sam Burton, 6-3 freshman guard: The Bears'...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/11/hotbed_hoops_mott_community_college_scouting_repor.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/YyqxJA6t7rs/mott_versus_lake_county.htmlCollege HoopsMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalSat, 07 Nov 2009 20:22:12 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3908440 ]]>Jared Field | The Flint JournalSophomore Deon Rice scores two of his 12 points against College of Lake County (Illinois) on Saturday night. Rice was one of seven players in double-figures in Mott Community College's 128-91 win.FLINT, Michigan -- Doug...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/11/mott_versus_lake_county.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/tj2-aqUUOvo/2009-10_mott_basketball_preview_steve_schmidts_tea.htmlMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalFri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:12 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3888886 ]]> Jared Field | The Flint JournalMott Community College head coach, Steve Schmidt, pictured alongside freshman guard Sam Burton during a recent practice. Burton is among nine incoming freshmen, the largest class of newbies in Schmidt's 19-year career.FLINT, MICHIGAN --...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/11/2009-10_mott_basketball_preview_steve_schmidts_tea.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/zF-v3P8W5EQ/kevin_tiggs_makes_his_mark_on_ukraine.htmlMott Community College BearsProfessional HoopsJared Field | Flint JournalWed, 16 Sep 2009 09:02:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3639178 ]]>Submitted photoHe's proud of that one. Flint's own Kevin Tiggs has already made his mark on Ukraine just weeks after arriving in country. The former national JUCO player of the year at Mott Community College, Tiggs broke his first backboard...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/09/kevin_tiggs_makes_his_mark_on_ukraine.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/ajKPlRWJa7k/mott_community_college_basketball_team_loaded_with.htmlCollege HoopsMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalFri, 11 Sep 2009 10:38:02 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3605268 ]]> The 2009-2010 Mott Community College Bears are ready to run. On Friday morning, I watched head coach Steve Schmidt's team in a 90-minute open gym that was as intense as it was exciting. This year's squad looks to improve...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/09/mott_community_college_basketball_team_loaded_with.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/oB7L415-yWg/hamilton_ontario_i_realized.htmlHigh School HoopsJared Field | Flint JournalTue, 11 Aug 2009 07:28:09 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3415517 ]]>HAMILTON, Ontario -- I realized economic times are tough, but it really hit home with the lack of media coverage surrounding the 2009 CANUSA Games. Remember that there have been more CANUSA competitions than any other international competition that I...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/08/hamilton_ontario_i_realized.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/y8EV3Nmc-YU/raise_your_hand_if_you_got_dunked_on_the_video_leb.htmlCollege HoopsProfessional HoopsJared Field | Flint JournalThu, 23 Jul 2009 14:03:58 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3297270 ]]>AP PhotoEmbarrassed. The video that Cleveland Cavalier star Lebron James didn't want you to see surfaced today on TMZ.com. Yes, the reports were true. James did get dunked on by a college kid from Detroit. Earlier this month, James sparked...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/07/raise_your_hand_if_you_got_dunked_on_the_video_leb.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/Me9176fichk/mott_community_colleges_doug_anderson_throws_down.htmlCollege HoopsMISCMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalSat, 27 Jun 2009 07:01:00 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3112941 ]]>Here are just a few... And, if you want to know what happened, here's the game recap with crazy photo....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/mott_community_colleges_doug_anderson_throws_down.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/piHzzhGEFVo/bruin_classic_basketball_game_to_pit_flintarea_sel.htmlHigh School HoopsJared Field | Flint JournalThu, 25 Jun 2009 14:38:25 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3100185 ]]> FLINT, Michigan -- The Bruin Club All-Star game in 2009 will feature a new twist: Mott recruits versus the Flint-area's best. On Friday night, the Flint-area Select including Shane Moreland (Flint Powers), Rodney Anderson (Flint Powers), Chatavius Turner (Flint...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/bruin_classic_basketball_game_to_pit_flintarea_sel.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/aYnEyrcIJMM/nba_bound_flints_kevin_tiggs_probably_wont_get_dra.htmlCollege HoopsMott Community College BearsProfessional HoopsJared Field | Flint JournalWed, 24 Jun 2009 08:40:36 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3086688 ]]>AP PhotoKevin Tiggs wrapped up a solid career at East Tennessee State University. Nothing ever came easy for Kevin Tiggs -- not even basketball. Tiggs, who played only one year of organized basketball at Flint Northern before two seasons (and...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/nba_bound_flints_kevin_tiggs_probably_wont_get_dra.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/JaZo4GzWaQI/mott_community_college_workout_report_doug_anderso.htmlCollege HoopsMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalTue, 23 Jun 2009 07:46:13 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3075871 ]]> On Monday afternoon, I took in my first full workout with Mott Community College's 2009 recruiting class. Here's what I saw: Mikel Brigham, Mott's 6-6 freshman forward, has the potential to dominate Michigan's JUCO scene in his first year....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/mott_community_college_workout_report_doug_anderso.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/SE78bCRUZQg/bruin_classic_allstar_game_to_be_held_on_june_26.htmlCollege HoopsMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalFri, 19 Jun 2009 12:42:23 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3051444 ]]> FLINT, Michigan -- The annual Bruin Classic all-star game will be held in the Steve Schmidt Gymnasium at Ballenger Field House on the campus of Mott Community College at 7 p.m. on June 26. This year, the top talent...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/bruin_classic_allstar_game_to_be_held_on_june_26.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/g8xF8PeoBnE/mott_community_college_signs_oak_park_point_guard.htmlCollege HoopsMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalFri, 19 Jun 2009 11:57:39 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.3051272 ]]> Sam Burton, a 6-1 point guard from Oak Park (near Detroit), is the newest Mott Bear. Burton is a penetrator with the ability to fill it up from the perimeter to the basket. Burton was ranked as the 3rd...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/mott_community_college_signs_oak_park_point_guard.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/_-sVtFHH460/mott_community_college_basketball_could_this_seaso.htmlCollege HoopsMISCMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalTue, 23 Jun 2009 06:59:07 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.2988049 ]]> I had a message on my Facebook page from a former Mott Community College basketball player today that made the point quite clear: "Jared, this Mott team is going to be amazing." That's a strong statement from a player...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/mott_community_college_basketball_could_this_seaso.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/WOBy8yKwS9k/patrick_lucasperry_rick_dent_glenn_cosey_and_more.htmlHigh School HoopsJared Field | Flint JournalMon, 01 Jun 2009 18:14:46 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.2905133 ]]>File photoWill Sams showed out for the Michigan Road Runners at the Border Battle tournament at the University of Toledo over the weekend. Sams has a big-time burst in the open court and some hops to go with it. Here's...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/patrick_lucasperry_rick_dent_glenn_cosey_and_more.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/STJT1m9oUug/former_flint_northwestern_center_lamarcus_lowe_to_leave_western_michigan_university_basketball_team.htmlCollege HoopsHigh School HoopsJared Field | Flint JournalMon, 01 Jun 2009 07:11:34 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.2898599 ]]>Kalamazoo GazetteLamarcus Lowe, a 6-11 project big man from Flint Northwestern, is leaving Western Michigan University. Lowe led the MAC in blocked shots as a freshman despite playing limited minutes. A year ago, Western Michigan University took a chance on...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/06/former_flint_northwestern_center_lamarcus_lowe_to_leave_western_michigan_university_basketball_team.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/wJrwF5d9EUM/flint_powers_shane_moreland_former_teammate_of_dou.htmlJared Field | Flint JournalFri, 22 May 2009 14:56:12 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.2833552 ]]>File photoShane Moreland (Flint Powers), one of the top unsigned seniors in the state, reacts to the signing of his former AAU teammate, Doug Anderson. The high-flying 6-5 forward signed with Mott Community College in Flint on Thursday. I asked...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/05/flint_powers_shane_moreland_former_teammate_of_dou.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hotbedhoops/~3/ymDbG1u_Skw/freak_of_nature_mott_community_college_signs_state.htmlCollege HoopsHigh School HoopsMott Community College BearsJared Field | Flint JournalThu, 21 May 2009 18:38:51 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops//1099.2826328 ]]>Jonathon Gruenke | Kalamazoo GazetteDoug Anderson of Kalamazoo Central is Mott's fourth signed recruit in the 2009 class. On Wednesday head coach Steve Schmidt inked the top scorer in the city of Flint, Central High School point guard Demetrius Miller....http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/2009/05/freak_of_nature_mott_community_college_signs_state.htmlnonadult