Winter High School Basketball Tourneys Around the Way

As every year, a wealth Christmas time tourneys were held across the High School Basketball level. Such Tourneys include the DHS Christmas Tourney in Dyersburg, TN, The Larry Finch Tourney (TN), and The Timberwolves shoot out. In the Timberwolves shoot out , White Station High School led by former Haywood High School Boys' Basketball coach Jesus Pitino squared off. White Station has arguably the best sophomore in the nation in Joe Jackson.

PBL: What's Happening Now?

In recent years, their have been many leagues such as WBA, UBL, NPBL, IBL, and ABA have arose in the Basketball world of America. None of these leagues even come close to the popularity and achievement of the NBA. Not the CBA, ABA, or th D-League. But perhaps the most recent to be announced is the Premier Basketball League or the PBL. Their are currently 10 team in the PBL. Their are open tryout for some teams like The Dallas Defenders (so anyone can show up in hopes to becoming the next big star). Just recently, Kenny Smith was named the commissioner of the PBL. Kenny Smith is not only an NBA legend but he also work along side Charles Barkley as an NBA analyst on TNT. Most PBL players have come from NCAA Division 1 schools.

Texas Longhorns Must Re-Enter a Winning State of Mind

The Texas started out 11-0 which matches the best start of Longhorn Basketball. It seemed that Texas was on a role and only looking to get better. Unfortunately, fatigue and a tough schedule stopped their winning streak. On December 22,2007, Texas lossed to Michigan State at the Palace of Auburn Hills. This loss made them fall from no.5 to no.9 . Still in the top ten, Texas was favored to win on December 29, 2007 vs. Wisconsin. In the final moments of the game, a questionable 3 pointer fired off by Augustin with 14 seconds on the shot clock and a missed free throw by Abrams late in the game would come back to haunt them. After the Abrams took his free throw, Wisconsin quickly went to their end of the court. A screen up top was set for Micheal Flowers.The Longhorns gave a pretty weak hedge and Flowers, poised, threw up a 3 point shot. Texas was down one with 2 seconds left. The Longhorns did not call a timeout and tried quickly to in-bound the ball. Atchley attempted to pass it in to Augustin, but it was stolen by Flowers. And thus, Texas received yet another loss. With losses to Michigan St.(who last year handed Texas a loss) and Wisconsin (a struggling team also) they are currently ranked 14Th . Texas is still looking up. With a new year under way and Conference play, the Longhorns can still make a march for the post season. D.J. Augustin is still one of the best if not the best point guard in College Basketball. They have talented guards in Mason and Abrams. Their front line also can look up. Damion James plays big every night for Texas. Also with Freshmen Forward Gary Johnson, who was sidelined because of a heart condition, is expected play at TCU on Jan. 2, 2008. It is only a matter of time for Texas to re-enter a winning state of mind.