RE: Slats in the Summer

[Darren Sloppy]

I'm sure this was asked a while back, I live in South Carolina, and have
been away for awhile, but do you guys have the rosters for the SL?  You guys
keep talking about Slats, is this team mostly 'Cats?  Thanks for the
updates. I'm definitely exited about the upcoming season, I've moved to a
football only part of the country...

Darren Sloppy
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Kinney [mailto:address@hidden 
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2003 9:20 PM
To: address@hidden

I just got back from the Summer league and I came away picking my jaw off
the floor after James White's performance tonight. His athleticism and
all-around talent is undeniable, I can see what had NBA scouts projecting
him as a top ten pick in this years draft had he stayed at Florida.  He had
three monstrous dunks, one where he took off from just inside the foul line
and I think he only missed 2 shots on the night.  It looks like he is
running up steps when he jumps.  He was jab-stepping ala Carmelo Anthony and
knocking down 3's.  He also hit a 3 from NBA range after shaking a defender
off him.  He also seems to be a talker and plays to the crowd.  Even though
this is the summer league, he is an all around exciting player, who brings a
ton of energy and athleticism to the court.

I also came away impressed with Whaley, his face and build remind me of
Grove, but he carries his weight in his chest, unlike Grove. He is also very
nimble and has a surprisingly good handle for someone that big.  Also, he
has a nice array of low post moves, although he can't shoot free throws to
save his life (what else is new).  Pilgrim is very active and athletice and
knocked down a couple 3's, although he has a funky shot with a hitch at the
top of it.

Bottom line, Slats won the game versus Harmon Davis tonight 91-72. Final
basket was an off-the-backboard pass/dunk from Moore to White, that brought
the house down. White had probably 25-30 points, Whaley 20-25 points.
Kirkland played well for Harmon Davis and was the only one who could
somewhat stay with White when he was guarding him.