Flint HotBed Hoops tag:blog.mlive.com,2016:/flintjournal/hotbedhoops/1099 2011-01-26T19:23:19Z Basketball News, Updates, Analysis Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Farewell, and thank you for the opportunity to cover basketball in one of the best cities for hoops anywhere tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.5088447 2010-10-01T16:36:58Z 2010-10-01T16:39:09Z This is the last column I'll be writing for the Flint Journal. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html This is the last column I'll be writing for the Flint Journal. Mateen Cleaves breaks down Big Ten basketball for Yahoo!'s The Dagger tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.5018966 2010-09-15T15:51:48Z 2010-09-15T15:59:56Z The Dagger, Yahoo!'s college basketball blog, got some help from Flint native and MSU great Mateen Cleaves in dissecting this year's race. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html The Dagger, Yahoo!'s college basketball blog, got some help from Flint native and MSU great Mateen Cleaves in dissecting this year's race. Flint Central and Michigan State grad Tim Bograkos talks about defense tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.5011067.20100913145739 2010-09-14T14:30:47Z 2010-09-13T19:57:39Z Tim Bograkos carved out a spot in the rotation on Michigan State's basketball team through effort and intensity. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Tim Bograkos carved out a spot in the rotation on Michigan State's basketball team through effort and intensity. Flint's Glen Rice named a 'Big Ten Icon' tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.5010431 2010-09-13T17:28:03Z 2010-09-13T17:36:59Z Rice was recently honored as part of the Big Ten Network's 'Big Ten Icons' series. Rice was named the 27th most iconic athlete in the history of the Big Ten. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Rice was recently honored as part of the Big Ten Network's 'Big Ten Icons' series. Rice was named the 27th most iconic athlete in the history of the Big Ten. While new recruits will contribute, Mott men's basketball team will rely on improvements made by six returning players this season tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/bears/index.ssf//4573.5005227 2010-09-12T04:25:23Z 2010-09-12T04:20:25Z While new recruits will bring influx of talent, Mott's men's basketball team will rely on improved and hungry group of returning players this season. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html While new recruits will bring influx of talent, Mott's men's basketball team will rely on improved and hungry group of returning players this season. Mott Basketball Recruit Profile: Joemar Black tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/bears/index.ssf//4573.5005273.20100911231456 2010-09-12T04:08:55Z 2010-09-12T04:14:56Z Former Flint Northern star Joemar Black will continue his basketball career at Mott. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Former Flint Northern star Joemar Black will continue his basketball career at Mott. Mott Basketball Recruit Profile: Laron Rodgers tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/bears/index.ssf//4573.5005625 2010-09-12T04:05:36Z 2010-09-12T04:13:50Z Laron Rodgers is the only transfer on Mott's roster this season. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Laron Rodgers is the only transfer on Mott's roster this season. Mott Basketball Recruit Profile: Jamal Dantzler tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/bears/index.ssf//4573.5005605.20100911231305 2010-09-12T03:40:05Z 2010-09-12T04:13:05Z Jamal Dantzler, who went to the same high school as Mott great Jeremie Simmons, hopes to be an impact player for the Bears. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Jamal Dantzler, who went to the same high school as Mott great Jeremie Simmons, hopes to be an impact player for the Bears. Mott Basketball Recruit Profile: Robert Littlejohn tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/bears/index.ssf//4573.5005493.20100911231205 2010-09-12T03:30:51Z 2010-09-12T04:12:05Z Robert Littlejohn, at 6-foot-8, is one of the tallest players Mott has ever had. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Robert Littlejohn, at 6-foot-8, is one of the tallest players Mott has ever had. Mott Basketball Recruit Profile: Darryl 'Boo' Marshall tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/bears/index.ssf//4573.5005405.20100911231036 2010-09-12T03:20:14Z 2010-09-12T04:10:36Z Darryl 'Boo' Marshall will bring quickness and pure point guard skills to Mott's backcourt. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Darryl 'Boo' Marshall will bring quickness and pure point guard skills to Mott's backcourt. Mott Basketball Recruit Profile: Brandon Wright tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/bears/index.ssf//4573.5005351.20100911230911 2010-09-12T03:05:11Z 2010-09-12T04:09:11Z Brandon Wright, one of the more highly recruited players in Memphis, is a Mott Bear. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Brandon Wright, one of the more highly recruited players in Memphis, is a Mott Bear. Mott Basketball Recruit Profile: Walter Davis tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/bears/index.ssf//4573.5005312 2010-09-12T02:32:24Z 2010-09-12T04:08:28Z Walter Davis, a 6-foot-4 player from Southwind High School, is one of four players from Memphis, Tennessee, who will play basketball for Mott next season. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Walter Davis, a 6-foot-4 player from Southwind High School, is one of four players from Memphis, Tennessee, who will play basketball for Mott next season. Hoops Traditon: Who should be the next Flint player to get a shot in the NBA? tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.4999217 2010-09-11T07:00:06Z 2010-09-12T04:23:08Z Flint area sports people love to debate things, so here’s a topic for discussion: who is going to be the next Flint guy to play in the NBA? Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Flint area sports people love to debate things, so here’s a topic for discussion: who is going to be the next Flint guy to play in the NBA? Carman-Ainsworth's Jaylen Larry will play basketball for Rock Valley Community College next season tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.4990120 2010-09-08T19:09:51Z 2010-09-08T19:17:59Z Larry was the Flint area's top remaining unsigned senior from last season. Larry was the Flint area's top remaining unsigned senior from last season. Flint native and NBA great Glen Rice will once again be featured in NBA Jam video game tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.4989567 2010-09-08T17:18:44Z 2010-09-08T17:29:45Z EA Sports is preparing to re-release the game with updated rosters for the Nintendo Wii, and Rice will be included in the new version as well as one of the 'legends' options for the Heat. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html EA Sports is preparing to re-release the game with updated rosters for the Nintendo Wii, and Rice will be included in the new version as well as one of the 'legends' options for the Heat. Former Michigan State and Powers Catholic center Tom Herzog fitting in well with Central Florida basketball team tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.4984735.20100909122547 2010-09-07T18:00:39Z 2010-09-09T17:25:47Z Herzog has limitations, but it wouldn't be a total shocker to see him put up solid numbers, particularly blocking shots, at UCF this season. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Herzog has limitations, but it wouldn't be a total shocker to see him put up solid numbers, particularly blocking shots, at UCF this season. Former Mr. Basketball and Flint Northwestern star Kelvin Torbert will play pro basketball in Greece this season tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.4984370 2010-09-07T15:12:44Z 2010-09-07T17:13:59Z Torbert will play in one of the top professional basketball leagues in the world in Greece next season. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html Torbert will play in one of the top professional basketball leagues in the world in Greece next season. After disappointing FIBA performance, former Flint Northwestern star Olu Famutimi's future on Canadian basketball team is in doubt tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.4972555.20100903131102 2010-09-03T19:00:20Z 2010-09-03T18:11:02Z One player who apparently could be on his way out of the program is Flint Northwestern grad Olu Famutimi, who plays professionally in France. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html One player who apparently could be on his way out of the program is Flint Northwestern grad Olu Famutimi, who plays professionally in France. Men's ABA pro basketball team the Flint Fire expected to begin play in the 2011-2012 season tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.4972288 2010-09-03T17:11:53Z 2010-09-09T17:26:09Z They aren't the Flint Tropics, but local businessman hopes an ABA basketball franchise will thrive in Flint when it begins play in 2011-12 season. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html They aren't the Flint Tropics, but local businessman hopes an ABA basketball franchise will thrive in Flint when it begins play in 2011-12 season. Two NBA players with Flint ties, Morris Peterson and JaVale McGee, part of impromptu summer performances tag:www.mlive.com,2010:/sports/flint/index.ssf//2553.4966543.20100902104020 2010-09-02T19:00:39Z 2010-09-02T15:40:20Z One of the things I love about professional basketball is the random times that great players just show up to play at different places around the country. Patrick Hayes http://connect.mlive.com/user/phayes/index.html One of the things I love about professional basketball is the random times that great players just show up to play at different places around the country.