The Innovative Staffing Solutions first and second grade boys basketball team fell to R. R. Donnelley's 24-10 on Saturday, November 15, 2008. The loss was the first of the season for Innovative, leaving them with a 2-1 record.
In spite of being much smaller than the Donnelley's boys, Innovative was much improved from the previous week in rebounding and defense. However, poor shooting and too many turnovers that led to easy baskets for their opponents were their downfall.
Donovan Ferguson was double and triple teamed often, which prevented him from scoring inside. He was limited to one basket deep from the outside as his only points of the game. Donovan, understanding that he was being doubled up virtually every time he touched the ball on offense, got the ball to his teammates but none of them could convert for the basket. Donovan played exceptionally well defensively, frustrating one of his opponents with his defensive pressure to the point that the boy threw two elbows at Donovan and play had to be momentarily halted. Donovan may have been shut down from scoring but he still brought his "A" game as he pulled down 10 boards while garnering 11 steals for his first double-double of the season. He also had 7 blocked shots, including three in succession with three different players. Donovan had only 1 turnover in spite of how closely guarded he was.
Isaac Ray, Donovan's cousin and best friend, was held scoreless while taking only one shot from the field. Isaac also had 1 blocked shot. He turned the ball over 6 times.
Isaac also must be about to lose a tooth because he was seen many times throughout the contest with his hand and fingers at work in his mouth. It is tough enough to play the game of hoops without having to battle loose teeth, too!
In spite of being much smaller than the Donnelley's boys, Innovative was much improved from the previous week in rebounding and defense. However, poor shooting and too many turnovers that led to easy baskets for their opponents were their downfall.
Donovan Ferguson was double and triple teamed often, which prevented him from scoring inside. He was limited to one basket deep from the outside as his only points of the game. Donovan, understanding that he was being doubled up virtually every time he touched the ball on offense, got the ball to his teammates but none of them could convert for the basket. Donovan played exceptionally well defensively, frustrating one of his opponents with his defensive pressure to the point that the boy threw two elbows at Donovan and play had to be momentarily halted. Donovan may have been shut down from scoring but he still brought his "A" game as he pulled down 10 boards while garnering 11 steals for his first double-double of the season. He also had 7 blocked shots, including three in succession with three different players. Donovan had only 1 turnover in spite of how closely guarded he was.
Isaac Ray, Donovan's cousin and best friend, was held scoreless while taking only one shot from the field. Isaac also had 1 blocked shot. He turned the ball over 6 times.
Isaac also must be about to lose a tooth because he was seen many times throughout the contest with his hand and fingers at work in his mouth. It is tough enough to play the game of hoops without having to battle loose teeth, too!
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