The latest from Coach Taubodo

Coach Ernest Taubodo of E-Time Hoops Academy is back with the latest results:

Please see the below updates from Day 3 in Las Vegas:

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Day tjree saw more of the same for ETH against Hope 2 from New Mexico. After a slow start, ETH once again applied pressure defense. This strategy forced numerous turnovers and created easy offensive opportunities. After a second double foul call and a technical foul on a Hope 2 player, an already intense ETH team began to steamroll.  The final score was a 46 point victory, scoring 86 points! The single elimination tournament begins today at 2:30.  If ETH is victorious, they will then compete at 9:10 p.m. to advance to the championship game tomorrow scheduled at 11:15.

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The Platinum Bracket drew New York Heights from NYC as the first opponent for ETH. The Heights are one of the favored teams in the tournament and are a number one seed from a "super" pool. The "super" pool teams are nationally ranked and have competed on the AAU national circuit. ETH started the game by dictating the tempo and delivering the first blow. NYC took a time out at the 11:20 mark down 0-8 to ETH. After a small run by NYC, the game was tied 17-17. JT Adenrele picked up his third foul with 2:23 to go in the first half. NYC took advantage by drawing things even at the half 21-21. The second half was a battle, possession for possession. ETH saw a slight lead with five minutes to go. JT Adenrele saw more action on the sidelines then on the court due to foul trouble.  NYC imposed their will on defense and forced several turnovers in the last 3 minutes. The Heights team also out muscled a smaller ETH team on the boards. In the end ETH, saw their tournament run end with a 52-60 loss to NYC Heights.

In conclusion ETH had a good showing in the 186 team tournament. Winning our pool and almost knocking off a nationally ranked opponent were steps in the right direction for our team. There were over 60 college coaches in attendance to view ETH over the three day period.  We are hopeful that this will begin or further the recruiting process for the student/athletes in our program.

We will depart for Los Angeles on Monday to compete at the Double Pump "Best of Summer" Tournament. This is the last event on the NCAA tour.

Thank you all for your continued support,

Coach