Rob Stone, the next big thing.

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*South Carolina State 80,**Appalachian State 89
1 2 T Final SCST (2-2) 45 35 80 APP (4-4) 51 38 89	7:00 PM November 20, 2008 Holmes Center Boone, Nc

South Carolina State University Student Press, Sports edition.

The mighty Bulldogs fall to the Mountaineers, 89-80.


In a game of fast paces scoring and monster dunks the Bulldogs came out just short of the big win in Boone. The Mountaineers were a very spread offensive team, they had four players in double digits and all but one player scored. The Bulldogs seems to be a one headed monster and struggled when Spencer had to leave the game with 4 fouls. Coach Stone relived the late second half trouble, "We had two guys both gunning for us, but when Everett came out with the 4th foul I had to move Flagler to Sf and he was over matched and all of his shots seemed rushed and off target. He and Spencer both had 50% shooting percentages from the floor, but when you have one or two guys carrying the team eventually you will fall behind. We need to find they third and fourth guy to put up big numbers. Cobb, Bennett, and Burton all could be all three are inconsistent. If we could have all 5 guys scoring 12, 13,15+ points a game we would have an unbeatable offense even on off games."
Everett Spencer lead all scorers with 38 points, and helped keep the team in the game with his clutch three pointers.

Game Stats

Bulldogs

Burton 9 points, 7 assist
Bennett 10 points
Spencer 38 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assist, 4 fouls
Carter 0 points, 5 rebounds
Cobb 2 points, 5 rebounds

Bench
Davis 2 points, 3 assist, 2 steals
Flagler 19 points, 1 rebound, 1 block
Miller-Williams 3 rebounds, 4 fouls

Mountaineers

Abraham 16 points, 10 assist
Brand 13 points, 3 assist
Booth 21 points, 5 rebounds, 4 steals
Clayton 4 points, 3 rebounds
Bowne 4 points, 2 rebounds

Bench
Minter 4 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assist
Bermudez 14 points, 3 rebounds
McLaughlin 3 points
Hughes 4 points, 3 rebounds
Butts 6 points, 6 rebounds

South Carolina State is now 2-2 and will play Iona in Utah Friday November 23.

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South Carolina State 95,*Iona 66
1 2 T Final SCST (3-2) 37 58 95 IONA (1-6) 29 37 66	9:00 PM November 23, 2008 Tomack Center Salt Lake City, UT

South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition

The Bulldogs top Iona in the Blackjack Shootout Invitational, 95 - 66.

A full team effort with every player adding something to the winning effort and a great moral victory for a team looking for its chemistry. Of course with any big win comes a superstar to the lead his team to the big win and with every game the man to mention is Everett Spencer, Mr. Do it all as he is proclaimed. Elevating himself to a 58 point game with an almost perfect 3 point percentage and a monster dunk to start the game. The boys in Red took the lead early and ran away with this game, even holding the ball in the 4 corners during the last few minutes of each half to keep from embarrassing Iona more than needed. Coach Stone added a few comments after the game, "This is the win we needed, to say "Hey! We are the real deal, we have our slumps but we can take care of business!" And so we did, we came out hungry, most of the team had never been to Utah but it didn't bring us any trouble. We were prepared, hungry, and we wanted this game. I can promise you a new attitude from here on out."

Game Stats

Bulldogs

Burton 14 points, 8 assist (7-7 FT%)
Bennett 7 points
Spencer 58 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals (8-9 3pt)
Carter 8 points, 11 rebounds
Cobb 3 points, 9 rebounds

Bench
Davis 4 minutes of play and an injured toe.
Flagler 3 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assist
Miller-Williams 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block

Gaels

Camper 13 points, 5 assist
Tarver 14 points, 5 rebounds
Dwight 6 points, 3 rebounds
Gray 6 points, 7 rebounds
Kelley 2 points, 4 rebounds

Bench
Springer 9 points, 5 rebounds
Hassett 6 points, 2 assist
Clarke 6 points, 2 assist

SCST is now 3-2 and will play for the Blackjack Invitational Championship on Saturday November 24, 2008 in Utah!

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Jackson State 80, South Carolina State 82
1 2 OT T Final JXST (5-3) 40 34 6 80 SCST (4-2) 40 34 8 82	3:00 PM November 24, 2008 Tomack Center Salt Lake City, UT

South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition

South Carolina State takes home the trophy in the BlackJack Shootout.


A dazzle, a miracle, a classic. All these could describe the finish to the BlackJack Invitational on Saturday where the Bulldogs' Everett Spencer knocked down a fadeaway with no time on the clock to beat the Tigers of Jackson State. A game that was dead even wire to wire from start to finish the Bulldogs pulled away at the perfect moment to seal their first tournament win in Utah. Another full team effort the Bulldogs, minus an injured Derrick Davis, added quality minutes to the game and each player was rewarded with a tournament win at an arena the team could be playing in come March Madness. Everett Spencer was named tournament MVP after dropping 58 on Iona and then 24 against Jackson State.

Game Stats

Bulldogs

Burton 12 points, 7 assist
Benett 16 points, 3 rebounds
Spencer 24 points, 7 rebounds
Carter 7 points, 9 rebounds
Cobb 10 points, 9 rebounds

Bench
Davis 3 points
Flagler 10 points, 4 rebounds
Miller-Williams 6 rebounds

Tigers

Givens 18 points
Griffen 10 points
Johnson 21 points
Maxey 12 points, 14 rebounds
Caldwell 8 points, 8 rebounds

Bench
Dixon 7 points, 3 rebounds
Turner 2 points, 3 steals

SCST is now 4-2 and will play Winston-Salem State in the Conference opener on December 1 in Winston-Salem, NC.

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November Wrap up

Top 25

1. Michigan State 5-0
2. Lousiville 4-1
3. UNC 2-3
4. Marquette 5-1
5. Clemson 5-0
6. Syracuse 3-2
7. Kansas 4-1
8. Duke 4-2
9. UConn 5-1
10. Memphis 3-1
11. Wisconsin 4-2
12. Georgetown 3-1
13. Villanova 3-1
14. Arizona 4-1
15. Pittsburgh 3-2
16. Alabama 4-1
17. Gonzaga 5-2
18. West Virgina 4-0
19. UCLA 2-2
20. Kentucky 6-1
21. Xavier 6-0
22. Providence 4-1
23. Ohio State 3-1
24. Florida State 7-2
25. Auburn 4-0

NCAA Leaders

Points per game

E. Spencer SCST 31
S. Jackson UTEP 30
D. Stitt Clem 27

Rebounds
C. Williams SEMO 16
J. Breaux GRAM 15
Q. Sarpy GWU 10

Assist
C. Hughes SMC 10
Q. Robinson AUB 9.3
C. Warren MISS 9.1

MEAC Leaders

Points
E. Spencer SCST 31
L. Robinson FAMU 16
E. Tyson UMES 16

Rebounds
M. Freeman Hamp 10
S. Terrell FAMU 9
B. Coly MORG 8

Assist
J. Ballard FAMU 6.4
R. Peake WSS 5.9
J. Burton SCST 5.4

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Scout.com

Recruiting Update

With the signing deadline coming up in one week a lot of small schools are scrambling to secure some big names in the south east, especially first year coach Rob Stone. He had his eyes on a big prize from Georgia in Ray Bozeman who is considering an offer from SCST and Wake Forest. There is a clear choice here but still the offer is enticing Ray, who recently said he is 50/50 on both schools. They have also gotten very tight with another swingman looking at lots of big schools, Erroll Stockman who is a 4 star from Scottsdale, AZ.


Target List

*** SF Ray Bozeman
6'7 Atlanta, GA
Rank #112
Position #23

One of the top players in Georgia in a strong SF class, Ray is a threat from the floor wether its 22 feet or at the basket. He has great size but lacks the speed the top tier schools look for. Looks to be one of the first players off the bench at an ACC or SEC school, but could develop into a sound starter with his unlimited potential.

Grades:
Shooting B+
Skills C+
Defense B+
Athleticism A
Potential A+
Size A-

Top Schools:
Wake Forest (Full) (Offered)
SCST (Full) (Offered)

*** PF Jamie Temple
6'9 Atlanta, GA
Class #423
Pos #87

One of the best PF in the South east, between him and 5 star Patrick Day. Excellent in the block, great low post moves, and almost automatic scoring inside. He can also knock down the 3 when needed. An average rebounder, his strong suit is his defense and blocking skills. Could go anywhere from a mid major to a small school.

Grades:
Shooting B+
Skills B-
Defense B
Athletism B-
Rebounding B
IQ B+
Potential A
Size A

Top Schools:
SCST (Very High) Offered

*** SG Jaron McFadden
6'2 Columbus, GA
Class #348
Pos #100

Silky smooth off guard can play the 1 or the 2 if needed. He can run the court with the best or pop the 3 if needed. Play style is a lot like Ty Lawson but doesn't have the playmaking abilities. He will find a good home in the Mid Major conferences.

Grades:
Shooting B+
Skills B
Defense B
Athletism B
Rebounding C
IQ B
Potential B+
Size C

Top Schools:
SCST (Very High) Offered
Mercer (Medium) Offered

**** SF Erroll Stockman
6'6 Scottsdale, Az
Class #66
Position #11

A very athletic swingman who can do it all from the triple threat position. He really excels when he is given the ball in the corner because he can drive and dunk or dish it to the top for a good look. He pulls a double team each night when he is on and is a great rebounder even following his own shot for many put backs.

Grades:
Shooting B+
Skills A+
Defense B+
Athle A-
Rebounding B+
IQ A
Potential A
Size B+

Top Schools:
Arizona (High)
Arizona State (High)
SCST (High)
Utah (Medium)

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Spencer is a beast!!

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Quote: Originally Posted by DaltonT4

Spencer is a beast!!

The man makes it rain buckets

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South Carolina State 84,Winston-Salem 74
1 2 T Final SCST (5-2) 38 46 84 WSSU (2-4) 28 46 74	9:00 PM November 1, 2008 LJVM Coliseum Winston-Salem, NC

The Bulldogs win Conference opener against Winston-Salem State, 84-74.

South Carolina State Bulldogs Starters MIN FGM/A 3PM/A FTM/A REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Burton 26 2-8 1-2 0-0 5 6 3 0 6 5 Bennett 24 6-11 4-7 0- 2 1 1 0 2 16 Spencer 24 14-33 5-14 2-2 12 1 0 0 0 35 Carter 23 2-4 0-0 0-0 5 2 2 2 1 4 Cobb 25 7-11 0-0 6-7 13 1 0 0 1 20 Reserves MIN FGM/A 3PM/A FTM/A REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Davis 7 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0 0 2 Flagler 9 0-2 0-1 2-2 1 1 0 0 0 2 Miller-Williams 13 0-0 0-0 0-0 6 2 2 0 0 0 SCST TOTALS 32-70 10-24 10-11 46 14 8 2 15 84

Winston-Salem Rams Starters MIN FGM/A 3PM/A FTM/A REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Peake 26 6-9 0-0 4-6 0 13 3 0 2 16 Fisher 23 7-20 4-10 3-7 1 2 1 0 1 21 Wonge 23 6-20 1-9 2-2 3 1 1 0 1 15 Durham 23 2-6 0-0 0-2 7 2 3 2 2 4 Morris 12 0-1 0-0 0-2 14 0 1 1 1 0 Reserves MIN FGM/A 3PM/A FTM/A REB AST STL BLK TO PTS Floyd 6 4-7 0-3 0-0 1 0 2 0 0 10 Funderburke 6 2-6 0-3 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 4 Lewis 9 2-5 0-0 0-0 6 1 2 0 2 4 Davis 2 0-1 0-0 0-0 3 0 0 0 0 0 WWT TOTALS 29-75 5-26 11-19 35 19 12 3 9 74

Table created by: PUJOLS4MVP

SCST is now 5-2 (1-0) for the season and will face VMI 3-4 on Tuesday November 4th in the Smith-Hammond's Arena.

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Quote: Originally Posted by smidger9

South Carolina State 95,*Iona 66 1 2 T Final SCST (3-2) 37 58 95 IONA (1-6) 29 37 66 9:00 PM November 23, 2008 Tomack Center Salt Lake City, UT South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition The Bulldogs top Iona in the Blackjack Shootout Invitational, 95 - 66. A full team effort with every player adding something to the winning effort and a great moral victory for a team looking for its chemistry. Of course with any big win comes a superstar to the lead his team to the big win and with every game the man to mention is Everett Spencer, Mr. Do it all as he is proclaimed. Elevating himself to a 58 point game with an almost perfect 3 point percentage and a monster dunk to start the game. The boys in Red took the lead early and ran away with this game, even holding the ball in the 4 corners during the last few minutes of each half to keep from embarrassing Iona more than needed. Coach Stone added a few comments after the game, "This is the win we needed, to say "Hey! We are the real deal, we have our slumps but we can take care of business!" And so we did, we came out hungry, most of the team had never been to Utah but it didn't bring us any trouble. We were prepared, hungry, and we wanted this game. I can promise you a new attitude from here on out." Game Stats Bulldogs Burton 14 points, 8 assist (7-7 FT%) Bennett 7 points Spencer 58 points, 6 rebounds, 5 steals (8-9 3pt) Carter 8 points, 11 rebounds Cobb 3 points, 9 rebounds Bench Davis 4 minutes of play and an injured toe. Flagler 3 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assist Miller-Williams 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block Gaels Camper 13 points, 5 assist Tarver 14 points, 5 rebounds Dwight 6 points, 3 rebounds Gray 6 points, 7 rebounds Kelley 2 points, 4 rebounds Bench Springer 9 points, 5 rebounds Hassett 6 points, 2 assist Clarke 6 points, 2 assist SCST is now 3-2 and will play for the Blackjack Invitational Championship on Saturday November 24, 2008 in Utah!

Wow! 58 points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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South Carolina State Student Courier, Sports Edition

Dale Carn returns to the team after redshirting.

Coach Stone said that Dale would be a force next season with a year of conditioning under his belt and a new attitude but given the lack of depth of big men on the team his body is a must. At 6'10 he can clog up the post and block shots, he is also known to be a tremendous scorer.