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Ejike Ugboaja Camp changing lives in Nigeria

Davis selects 14 boys out of 437 who will receive full scholarships to private schools in the USA.

"These freshmen and sophomores will develop in private schools and with Team Georgia Elite.  They will also compete as a Nigerian Team in our Global Elite Basketball Events which will give them an opportunity to compete and develop their skills against the best players in the world." said coach Linzy Davis. "This group is ready for Gold medals."

Eufaula dominating behind Brooks

12/4/08- 6'2 Sr CG Herbert Brooks, is flat-out dominating.  And Eufaula HS is the beneficiary. 

Herbert Brooks 6'2 175 shooting guard  scored a game-high 31 pts over Barbour County. Eufaula is off to a 5-0 start, rank #6 in class 5A (Alabama) and a Barbour Co. Championship. Up next for Eufaula is 6A Dothan 12/5/08 at 7pm central, Russell Co. on 12/9/08 7pm, and host Whitefield Academy (Georgia)12/12/08 at 7pm central time.

Herbert Brooks has heard from at least from every major conference and mid-major conference in the nation and yes he is  a qualifier. 

Eufaula also won the the Eufaula tip-off challenge with victories over Central PC, Al. and Barbour Co. earlier Nov.17-19, 2008.  EHS was lead by Calvin Thomas avg.22 pts.

Last week Eufaula also defeated Randolph-Clay on the road lead by Calvin Thomas with 23pts (17-21 fts).Eufaula also plays Valley on Dec.15th away and host Ga. Power Randolph-Clay on Dec .16th at Eufaula ,AL. at 7PM central Tuesday night.

Eufaula will also travel to Brunswick, Ga. Dec.19th-Dec.22 to play in the Glynn Academy Christmas Tournament at Gylnn Academy. In addition, Eufaula will also play in the  Dothan Eagle /Dothan Progress Holiday Prep Classic 16 team tournament Dec.26-31 at the Ozark Civic Center in Ozark, Al. on highway 231 north downtown civic center 25 miles north of Dothan,AL.

Teams that are participating: include Eufaula, Randolph-Clay, RE.LEE, Charles Henderson, Carroll, Andalusia, Enterprise, Barbour Co. Bullock Co. Abbeville and many more..
 

Willie Clayton and Robert Carter double trouble Elite Performance

12/3/08- 6'7 Fr PF Willie Clayton, leads Thomasville to a one point win over Mitchell Baker.  Willie finished with a game-high 22 points and 29 rebounds.  6'8 Fr PF Robert Carter also had a breakout game showing high school coaches that Thomasville is ready to dominate for at least the next four years under coach Tillman.

6'10 Fr Gideon Oji gets VISA to USA

11/20/08- 6'10 Fr PF Gideon Oji is filling the Linzy Davis forest with trees as another top player in the world is coming to the USA to join a Global Elite team ready to make history.  Gideon is known as a young NBA Dekembe Motombo.  Coach Linzy Davis has completed putting together a freshman team that is ready to compete in the 17u AAU division.  6'11 Onyekachi Uchebo, 6'10 Robert Ojeah,  and 6'10 Gideon Oji, all attend Mt Zion Christian Academy and are well protected by their legal guardian, Linzy Davis.  6'10 Ismail'a Douda completes the post game and joins the group of NBA hopefuls.  The acquisition of the new players will place super elite talent 6'7 Willie Clayton on the wing, which will become his natural position at the next level.  Sharp-shooting play-making guard Drew Davis, Keenan Palmore, and Stanton Davis, will round out the group of key players that Coach Linzy Davis said will capture the imagination of the nation and make history.

Robert Oji pulls down 21 rebounds in debut for Mt Zion

11/19/08- 6'10 Fr PF Robert Ojeah is capturing the attention of the nation as the starting forward for Mount Zion Christian Academy, Durham, NC, pulled down 21 rebounds in his debut with Mt Zion, Durham, NC.  He also scored 14 points on a team that is loaded with D-1 talent. 

Onyekachi Uchebo in route to USA

11/18/08- 6'11 Fr PF Onyekachi Uchebo, who coach Linzy Davis has dubbed the best Freshman on the planet has completed tournament play in Africa and is in route to the USA to enroll in Mt Zion Christian Academy.  Uchebo is a skilled player at 6'11 who can effectively play five positions.  Many coaches compare him to former NBA legend Earvin Magic Johnson.

Tommy "Gun" Hamilton puts up 36

Steve Larkin 18 and 12 assist

11/17/08- 6'1 185 pound sophomore jet Steve Larkin gave the fans a dunk their still talking about, but it was 6'1 Sr CG Tommy "Gun" Hamilton, who continued to be deadly from long-range with a game high 36 points that led all scorers and New Creation Academy to a 97-81 win over North Georgia Academy.   Hamilton was hot from start to finish scoring 7 out of 9 from the 3-point line.  Steve Larkin controlled the game with his blistering speed and jumping ability as he scored 18 points, 12 assist, and 6 rebounds. 

Tommy "Gun" Hamilton a big hit with game-high 32

Hamilton is in the Elite Performer

11/11/08- New Creation Academy varsity head coach Gerald Alford had an outstanding summer guiding the Team Georgia Elite Ballers to a AAU 17u State Championship including blowout victories over the Georgia Stars and Columbus Blazers in route the the championship.  Now coach Alford has picked up where he left off, but this time it is with New Creation with the addition of senior Tommy Hamilton, sophomore Steve Larkin, junior Austin Marshall, and freshman play-making shooting sensation Drew Davis, who will have to wait until December 1, because of a broken arm injury.

Sharp-shooting 6'1 Sr CG Tommy Hamilton missed his first five shots, then he scored eight 3-pointers in a row and added another mid-range jumper to have 20 points at half-time as New Creation Academy erased a two point deficit to go into the locker room with a 39-24 lead.  Lighting quick 6'2 185 pound Soph PG Steve Larkin, from Los Angeles, CA, picked up 8 assist in the first half with pin-point passes to Hamilton and other teammates.

Coach Alford turned up the heat in the second half as New Creation went on to win 97 - 65 over Grace Baptist Academy.  Tommy Hamilton led all scorers with 32 points while playing shooting guard and point guard.  6'5 Sr PF Marcus Minko had 17 points, Steve Larkin scored 16 points and added 12 assist, and 6'6 Jr PF Austin Marshall added 13 points and 8 rebounds.

Gerald Williams on list for USA Team for France

11/1/08- 6'3 Jr PG Gerald Williams, Marietta (Walton) GA, put on a show this fall in the Burdette League. His 36 points, 12 assist, and 8 rebounds was impressive enough to pace him on the candidate list for the American USA Elite National Team that will compete in a world tournament in France in April 2009.