WADSWORTH, OHIO---With a game-high 17 points and five rebounds, Sean Barnette of Wingate was named the East All-Star Most Valuable Player as he led his team to a 107-85 win in the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational All-Star Game, played before a live ESPNU audience.
Helping Barnette in the win was Plattsburgh St’s Anthony Williams with 16 points, while Devario Hudson of Valdosta St. pumped in 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds. Others scoring in double figures for the East was Pikeville’s Jeff Ferguson with 14 points and Steve Dagostino of St. Rose with 10 points. Dagostino also pulled down seven rebounds and dished out four assists. Leading the East in rebounds was Jeremy Black of Tampa has he had 10 boards.
Leading the way for the West was Cory Abercrombie of Pittsburg St. as he was named the MVP of his squad after he registered a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. Oklahoma City’s Willie Irick scored 14 points, while Robert Lee of West Tex. A&M contributed 13 points. Rounding the double figure scorers for the West was Othyus Jeffers of Robert Morris (Ill.) with 11 points and Callistus Eziukwu of Grand Valley St. and Matt Hall of Harding both scoring 10 points apiece.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event took place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team had eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games were played both Thursday and Friday. The CBI concluded with the all-star game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL CHAMPS
FIRST MERIT
Front Row: Coach Alfred Johnson (Holy Family), Gus Chase
(Georgetown), Steve Dagastino (St. Rose), Jarvis Jackson (Mountain State),
Jeremy Weddle (Lambuth), Coach D.J. Shrock; Back Row: Charlie Parker
(Millersville), Jeff Ferguson (Pikeville), Norman Plummer (Southern
Indiana) and Othyus Jeffers (Robert Morris)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL ALL-STAR PARTICIPATES ANNOUNCED FOR TONIGHT’S GAME – LIVE ON ESPNU AT 8 P.M.
JEFF FERGUSON OF PIKEVILLE NAMED 2008 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
WADSWORTH, OHIO--- The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is proud to announce the 20 players that will participate in the All-Star game, which will be played tonight at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience.
The 20 players selected to the CBI All-Star game were announced today at the Medina County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau CBI Awards Reception celebrating the two-days of competition on the court. Along with the 20 players selected to play in the all-star game this evening, the all-tournament team and the tournament most valuable player were was also announced.
Leading both announcements is CBI MVP, Jeff Ferguson, 6-10, forward/center, from Pikeville College. Ferguson helped his team First Merit to the 2008 team championship as he averaged a tournament record 23.0 per game after scoring 69 points in three games. He also averaged 7.7 rebounds and shot a blistering .605 (26-43) from the field.
Joining Ferguson on the all-tournament is Sean Barnette of Wingate University, Jeremy Black from the University of Tampa, Steve Dagostino from the College of St. Rose, Matt Hall of Harding University and Othyus Jeffers of Robert Morris (Ill.) College. Each player received a memento recognizing his honor from Winners Award Group.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event took place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team had eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games were played both Thursday and Friday. The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience.
EAST-WEST ALL-STAR TEAM
East All-Stars
Head Coach – Scott McMillin (Lynn University)
5 Sean Barnette 6-4 215 G/F Wingate (NCAA II)
8 Marcus Hubbard 6-9 230 F Angelo St. (NCAA II)
27 Anthony Williams 6-1 185 G Plattsburgh St. (NCAA III)
40 Jeremy Black 6-8 230 F Tampa (NCAA II)
42 Steve Dagostino 5-11 160 G St. Rose (NCAA II)
46 Charlie Parker 6-4 195 G/F Millersville (NCAA II)
49 Jeff Ferguson 6-10 230 F/C Pikeville (NAIA I)
51 James Cooper 6-0 175 G Wooster (NCAA III)
55 Devario Hudson 6-7 210 F Valdosta St. (NCAA II)
61 Michael Sturns 6-5 200 G Holy Family (NCAA II)
West All-Stars
Head Coach – Alfred Johnson (Holy Family)
6 Matt Hall 6-7 215 F Harding (NCAA II)
17 Callistus Eziukwu 6-11 220 F/C Grand Valley St. (NCAA II)
22 Willie Irick 6-6 220 F Oklahoma City (NAIA I)
26 DeAndre Townsend 5-8 155 G Emporia St. (NCAA II)
28 Brad Harris 6-3 180 G Lee (NAIA I)
29 Collins Harris 6-5 225 F Drury (NCAA II)
34 Jerome Pierce 5-8 140 G Notre Dame (Ohio)
47 Othyus Jeffers 6-5 210 F Robert Morris (Ill.) (NAIA I)
60 Robert Lee 6-3 200 G West Tex. A&M (NCAA II)
64 Cory Abercrombie 6-7 243 F/C Pittsburg St. (NCAA II)
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL GAME ONE Game 1: Premier Pontiac 102, Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet 90 Game 1 Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Jeremy Black of Tampa and Ryan Williams of Pace led five players in double figures with 22 points apiece as Premier Pontiac defeated Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet 102-90 in the first game of the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Premier Pontiac will now play the winner of game two at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the winner’s bracket. Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet will now play the loser of game two between Galaxy-First Merit at 6 p.m. today.
Williams, 9-for-13 from the field, scored 14 of his 22 points in the first-half as Premier Pontiac used a 16-0 spurt in the first-half to break-open a 16-16 tie en route to a nine-point halftime lead at 55-46. Also scoring in double figures for Premier Pontiac was Jerome Pierce of Notre Dame (Ohio) and Sam Belt of Central Okla. with 15 points each, while Rod Banks of California (Pa.) added 13 points. Belt grabbed a game-10 rebounds in the win and Pierce dished out nine assists and pulled down seven boards.
Leading the way for Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet was Brad Harris of Lee with 23 points as he connected on six of his seven three-point attempts. Collins Harris of Drury added 20 points, while DeAndre Townsend of Emporia St. contributed with 14 points.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Jeff Ferguson of Pikeville led six players in double figures with 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds as First Merit defeated Galaxy 95-80 in the second game of the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio.
First Merit will now play Premier Pontiac at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the winner’s bracket. Galaxy will now play the Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet at 6 p.m. today.
Ferguson, 3-for-3 from behind the three-point line, scored 11 of his in the first-half as First Merit used a 16-2 spurt early in the second stanza to overcome a four-point deficit at 53-49 to take a 10-point lead at 65-55. Also scoring in double figures for First Merit was Othyus Jeffers of Robert Morris (Ill.) with 17 points, while Charlie Parker of Millersville added 12. Norman Plummer of Southern Ind. and Jeremy Weddle of Lambuth chipped in with 11 points. Steve Dagostino of St. Rose pumped in 10 points and dished out a game-high nine assists, which tied a tournament record. Plummer grabbed nine rebounds in the victory.
Leading the way for Galaxy was Troy Ruths of Washington-St. Louis with 16 points. Casey Holt of North Ala. provided the tournament’s first double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Grand Valley’s Callistus Eziukwu grabbed a tournament record 17 rebounds. Nick Harrington of Southern Vt. added 15 points, while Kameron Gray of Oklahoma City scored 14.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL GAME THREE
Game 3: Louis Perry & Associates 95, MBM Logistechs 78 Game 3 Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Sean Barnette of Wingate led five players in double figures with 20 points as Louis Perry & Associates defeated MBM Logistechs 95-78 in the third game of the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Louis Perry & Associates will now play the winner of Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital -City of Wadsworth at Noon p.m. tomorrow in the winner’s bracket. MBM Logistechs will now play the loser of game two between Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital-City of Wadsworth at 8 p.m. tonight.
Barnette scored 15 of his 20 points in the second-half as he helped Louis Perry & Associates rally from 13-point first-half deficit. Also scoring in double figures for Louis Perry & Associates was Matt Hall of Harding and Adam Hepker of Mid-American Nazarene with 14 points each. Marcus Hubbard of Angelo St. chipped with 13 points and Mardochee Jean of Hardin-Simmons posted a double-double with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Leading the way for MBM Logistechs was Willie Irick of Oklahoma City with 20 points. Kentucky Wesleyan’s Rodney Edgerson poured in 14 points and Josh Porter of LSU-Shreveport added 12 points.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL GAME FOUR
Game 4: City of Wadsworth 99, Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital 78 Game 4 Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Ollie Bailey of Oklahoma City, Cory Abercrombie of Pittsburg St. and Michael Sturns of Holy Family combined for 71 points to lead the City of Wadsworth to a 99-78 win over Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital in the fourth game of the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio.
City of Wadsworth will now play Louis Perry & Associates at Noon tomorrow in the winner’s bracket. Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital will now play MBM Logistechs at 8 p.m. tonight.
Bailey scored a game-high 27 points as he set a new tournament record with 13 field goals made in a game and added nine rebounds in the win. Abercrombie and Sturns both scored 22 points with Abercrombie adding 10 rebounds to record a double-double.
Leading the way for Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital was Devario Hudson of Valdosta St. with 25 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. James Cooper of Wooster added 15 points, while Avery Patterson of Tarleton St. chipped in with 13 points and Atila Santos contributed a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL GAME FIVE
Game 5: Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet 104, Galaxy 99 Game 5 Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Tramaine Stevens of Florida Memorial led six players in double figures with 25 points as Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet defeated Galaxy 104-99 in the losers’ bracket of the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet will now play the winner of game six between MBM-Logistechs/Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the fifth-place game. Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet will now play the loser of game six between MBM-Logistechs/Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the seventh-place game.
Stevens scored 13 of his 25 in the second-half as he helped Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet erase a 12-point second-half deficit at 67-55. Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet used 14-0 run to take the lead at 69-67 and hung on to win its first game of the tournament. Also scoring in double figures for Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet was Collins Harris of Drury and Anthony Williams of Plattsburgh St. 17 points each, while Marko Klaric added 13 points. Brad Harris of Lee chipped in with 12 points and Emporia St.’s DeAndre Townsend had a double-double as he dished out a tournament single-game record 12 assists, while pouring in 10 points.
Leading the way for Galaxy was Oregon Tech’s Ryan Fiegi with 20 points and eight rebounds. Callistus Eziukwu of Grand Valley St. added 17 points and eight rebounds, while Adron Marshall of Mountain St. chipped in with 16 points, Casey Holt of North Ala. pumped in 14 points and Washington-St. Louis’ Troy Ruths contributed with 13 points. Kameron Gray just missed a three-double as he had eight points to go along with seven rebounds and nine assists.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL GAME SIX
Game 6: MBM Logistechs 96, Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital 87 Game 6 Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Willie Irick of Oklahoma City scored 21 points and Brad Byerson of Virginia Union had 18 points and 16 rebounds to lead MBM Logistechs to a 96-87 win over Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital in the sixth game of the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio.
MBM Logistechs will play Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the fifth-place game, while Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital will now play Galaxy at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the seventh-place game.
Helping MBM Logistechs to the victory was Texas A&M-Commerce’s Scooby Johnson with 17 points, while Ben Strong of Guilford added 14 points and eight rebounds. Kentucky Wesleyan’s Rodney Edgerson chipped in with 10 points.
Leading the way for Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital was James Cooper of Wooster with 22 points, while Devario Hudson of Valdosta St. contributed with 15 points and six rebounds. Larry Welton of Aurora added 15 points in the loss.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL GAME SEVEN
Game 7: First Merit 108, Premier Pontiac 81 Game Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Jeff Ferguson of Pikeville scored 26 points to lead seven players in double figures as First Merit moved to the championship game of the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio, with a 108-81 win over Premier Pontiac.
First Merit will now play the winner of game eight at 8 p.m. tonight in the CBI Championship. Premier Pontiac will play the loser of game eight between Louis Perry & Associates-City of Wadsworth in the third-place game at 6 p.m. tonight.
Ferguson, 11-for-15 from the field, scored 16 of his 26 points in the first-half as First Merit used a 17-7 spurt in the first-half to break-open a 27-27 tie en route to a eight-point halftime lead at 54-46. Also scoring in double figures for First Merit was Othyus Jeffers of Robert Morris (Ill.), Charlie Parker of Millersville and Jeremy Weddle of Lambuth scoring 15 points each, while Gus Chase of Georgetown (Ky.) added 13 points. Steve Dagostino added 13 points and eight assists with Norman Plummer of Southern Indiana contributing with 10 points.
Leading the way for Premier Pontiac was Jeremy Black of Tampa with 19 points, while Ron Banks of California (Pa.) added 15 in the loss. Sam Belt of Central Oklahoma added 10 points and Jerome Pierce of Notre Dame (Ohio) just missed a double-double with 10 points and nine assists. Chad Schuiteman of Northwestern (Iowa) grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL GAME EIGHT
Game 8: Louis Perry & Associates 106, City of Wadsworth 95 Game Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Matt Hall of Harding scored 23 points as Louis Perry & Associates placed five players in double figures to advance to the championship game of the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational with a 106-95 win over City of Wadsworth.
Louis Perry & Associates will now play First Merit at 8 p.m. tonight in the CBI Championship. City of Wadsworth will play Premier Pontiac in the third-place game at 6 p.m. tonight.
Also scoring in double figures for Louis Perry & Associates was Sean Barnette of Wingate with 19, Corey McIntosh of Augustana (S.D.) with 18 points, while Marcus Hubbard of Angelo St. added 15 and Jason Jamerson of Grand Valley St. chipped in with 14 points.
Leading the way for City of Wadsworth was Michael Sturns of Holy Family with 19 points. Corey Abercrombie of Pittsburg St. scored 17 points and pulled down nine rebounds in the loss. Scott O’Gallagher of Warner Pacific chipped in with 16 points and Robert Lee of West Tex. A&M pumped in 14 points and grabbed nine boards.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL SEVENTH-PLACE GAME
Galaxy 94, Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital 83 Game Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Adron Marshall of Mountain State scored 17 of his 21 points in the second-half to help Galaxy overcome a 23-point halftime deficit to defeat Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital to claim seventh-place in the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational by the score of 94-83.
Falling behind 54-31 at halftime, Galaxy outscored Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital 63-29 in the second-half, which included a 21-4 spurt in the first five minutes of second stanza to shrink the deficit. A big key for the comeback was Galaxy’s ability to limit the Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital’s three-point shooting as WRH connected on 10-14 in the first-half, but only 2-9 in second-half.
Oklahoma City’s Kameron Gray also poured in 21 points, while Callistus Eziukwu of Grand Valley St. continued to be the chairman of the boards as he had his second double-double of the tournament with 16 points and 11 rebounds. In three games, Eziukwu set two tournament records with 36 rebounds and per-game average of 12 boards. Troy Ruths of Washington-St. Louis finished with 11 points and nine rebounds.
Leading the way for Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital was Avery Patterson of Tarleton St. with 25 points, 19 coming in the first-half as he hit 5-7 treys. James Cooper of Wooster added 13 points, while Devario Hudson of Valdosta St. and Atila Santos of Minn. St. Mankato contributed double-doubles in the loss. Hudson finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds and Santos scored 11 points to go along with 10 rebounds.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL FIFTH-PLACE GAME
Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet 125, MBM Logistechs 99 Game Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Anthony Williams of Plattsburgh St. scored a CBI Tournament single-game record 34 points and DeAndre Townsend also made history with his 17 assists as Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet cruised to a 125-99 win over MBM Logistechs to win the fifth-place game in the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational.
Williams only missed two of his 14 attempts in his record breaking game as he hit 4-5 from behind the three-point line. Townsend used his record single game-high 17 assists in the win to give him also the tournament record of 33. Others scoring in double figures were Brad Harris of Lee with 19, Collins Harris of Drury with 17, Tramaine Stevens of Florida Memorial with 15, Marko Kolaric of Chaminade with 14 and Brian Monahan of St. Michael’s with 12 points.
Leading the way for MBM Logistechs was Ben Strong of Guilford with 21, while Josh Porter of LSU-Shreveport added 19. Brad Byerson of Virginia Union pumped in 14 points and pulled down seven rebounds with Texas A&M-Commerce’s Scooby Johnson posting 12 points and seven rebounds with Wille Irick adding 12 points as well.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL THIRD-PLACE GAME
Premier Pontiac 102, City of Wadsworth 95 Game Stats
WADSWORTH, OHIO---Ryan Williams of Pace scored 23 points and Jeremy Black of Tampa added 20 points to lead Premier Pontiac to a third-place finish in the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational with a 102-95 win over City of Wadsworth.
Also scoring in double figures for Premier Pontiac was Sam Belt of Central Okla. with 19, Marlon Pierce of Cal St. San B’dino with 13 points, while Rod Banks of California (Pa.) and Jerome Pierce of Notre Dame (Ohio) both chipped in with 12 points apiece. Banks, Belt and Williams all pulled down eight rebounds in the win.
Leading the way for City of Wadsworth was Scott O’Gallagher of Warner Pacific with 20 points. Glen Dandridge of Lambuth pumped in 16 points, while Robert Lee of West Tex. A&M and Michael Sturns of Holy Family both added 14 points. Ollie Bailey of Oklahoma City contributed 12 points and Tim Crowell of Ft. Lewis finished with 10 points.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a major national basketball event that gathers the finest 64 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and Division II.
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and each team will have eight players in eight-team bracket. Six games will be played both Thursday and Friday with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. (ET). The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening at 8 p.m. (ET) in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will selected to play in the game.
Thursday, April 24
10 a.m.(Game 1) Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet vs. Premier Pontiac Premier Pontiac 102 vs. Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet 90
Noon(Game 2) First Merit vs. Galaxy
First Merit 95vs.Galaxy 80
2 p.m.(Game 3) Louis Perry & Associates vs. MBM Logistics
Louis Perry & Associates 95 vs. MBM Logistechs 78
4 p.m.(Game 4) WRH Health System vs. City of Wadsworth
City of Wadsworth 99 VS. Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital 78
6 p.m.(Game 5) Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2
Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet 104 VS. Galaxy 99
8 p.m.(Game 6) Loser of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4
MBM Logistechs 96VS.Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital 87
Friday, April 25 10 a.m.(Game 7) Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2
First Merit 108 VS.Premier Pontiac 81
Noon(Game 8) Winner of Game 3 vs. Winner of Game 4
Louis Perry & AssociatesVS.106 City of Wadsworth 95
2 p.m(Game 9) Loser of Game 5 vs. Loser of Game 6 Galaxy SEVENTH-PLACE
4 p.m.(Game 10) Winners of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6 Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet FIFTH-PLACE
6 p.m.(Game 11) Losers of Game 7 vs. Losers of Game 8 Premier Pontiac THIRD-PLACE GAME
8 p.m.(Championship) Winners of Game 7 vs. Winners of Game 8 First Merrit 08 CBI Champions
Saturday, April 26 8 p.m.All-Star Game (ESPNU) East 107, West 85
Ticket Information
Game tickets: $8 per day for the whole day each day, including the All Star Game
NABC Tip Off Banquet Tickets: $50
Awards Reception: $25
Available now at Wadsworth High School, Galaxy or Renacci Doraty Chevrolet or you can reserve your tickets by contacting Rich Berlin, Athletic Director at Wadsworth High School, at rberlin@wadsworth.k12.oh.us or call 330-336-3260.
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Staying in Wadsworth, Ohio
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Players for the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational announced Click here to see them Game schedules for each CBI team are listed at the bottom of the team rosters.
KANSAS CITY, MO. Tuesday, April 9, 2008--- McCarthy Sports, Inc. is proud to announce the 65 players who will compete in the Collegiate Basketball Invitational in Wadsworth, Ohio, April 24-26. Below is a listing of the players by team name (Team Sponsor), Head Coach, Assistant Coaches and Host Family.
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational (CBI) is a major national basketball event that will gather the finest 65 senior men's basketball players from all of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and Division III and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
The event will take place at Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, Ohio, and will consist of eight teams of eight players (one team with nine players) in an eight-team tournament. Each team will play a total of three games that will be played Thursday and Friday, culminating with the championship game being played Friday night at 8 p.m. The CBI will conclude with an all-star game Saturday evening in front of a live, ESPNU audience as 20 players will be selected to play in the game.
“I sincerely congratulate the 65 players that have been selected to compete in this prestigious event,” said CBI Founder John McCarthy. “I am very excited about these 65 players and I am proud and honored to welcome them to Wadsworth for the Collegiate Basketball Invitational. I am confident that this class of players will help make the public aware of the high level of talent at the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA levels.”
“I would like to thank our selection committee and the many, many coaches from around the country who have shared their insights and taken their time to provide valuable information about the top seniors in the country. With approximately 1,000 colleges and universities within these divisions, the selection of players has truly been a challenging task. Narrowing this field to 65 players has been very difficult, as there are many other players at these levels that are very talented players of high character. We have worked hard to handle this selection process with class and integrity.”
“The outpouring of support for this event from around the country has reinforced my faith in the value of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational. The event is simply good for the game of basketball on several levels and this announcement makes me personally proud.”
The All-Star Game will consist of the top 20 players from among the 65 players selected to compete at the (CBI). The players at the CBI are the top seniors from all of NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and the NAIA. At the three-day event, players will have the opportunity to compete in front of the professional team representatives, agents and national media, while competing against the best of the best from around the country.
Where Are They Now? Following the top players from the 2007
Collegiate Basketball Invitational
By Matt Maurer
Since the beginning of professional basketball numerous players from non-Division I programs have made an impact on the game. Players such as Scottie Pippen, Charles Oakley, Dennis Rodman, Ben Wallace, Earl Monroe, Sam Jones, Ronald Murray, Devean George, and Jack Sikma are just a handful of NBA veterans with non-division one roots. And like them, the challenges players outside the Division I landscape face has been the same - lack of
publicity and perceived lack of knowledge of the quality of players. But thanks to the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, players not only get the chance to participate with the best outside of Division I, but also receive much needed publicity and the opportunity to be evaluated by professional teams in America and abroad.
The selection committee's duty to research some 955 colleges in America to identify the top 64 players and equally divide them into eight teams that are well balanced is a tall task. Selected participants are well rounded,
with several qualities taken into consideration: overall career, senior season, professional potential and, most importantly, character. What you see on the floor is a true representation of some of the nation's top amateur athletes who shine both on and off the court.
A key reward for some in this event is the chance to play in the ESPNU televised all-star game, as it may be their very first time showcasing their talents on a national stage. Last year 18 of the 20 players selected for the inaugural all-star game were offered pro contracts.
The CBI continues to quickly gain attention in the basketball community as evidenced by the multi-year commitment from ESPNU to telecast the all-star game. The event has certainly set a solid foundation and established a budding reputation as a door-opener for pro hopefuls. Players outside Division I basketball are finally getting the opportunity and coverage they truly deserve.
Who's Who Amoung 2007 CBI Alumi?
In just one year the true success of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational can be measured by looking at the 38 players that have earned professional contracts.
Stellar Standouts
Damien Lolar, the junior college transfer from Cowley College, originally committed to play for Loyola (IL), but chose Division II West Texas A&M because he felt more comfortable with the environment. In just two years Lolar joined the school's 1,000 point scorer list with 1,175 career points good for 7th all-time. At the CBI the powerfully built guard made the all-star game and evidently made an impression on NBA scouts, as Lolar was not only drafted by the NBDL's Colorado 14ers, but played the entire season with the team. In 37 games Lolar averaged 5.6 PPG and 2.5 RPG, and his just a call-up away from joining the ranks of NBA teams.
Kevin Johnson left Humboldt State as the school’s 3rd all-time scorer and 2nd all-time rebounder, and made quite an impression at the CBI earning a nod to participate in the all-star game. Johnson's play for Gmuden (Austrian top level basketball) has given the talented forward the chance
to play in one of Europe’s biggest events, the ULEB cup. The competition unites 54 various professional teams in Europe in a round-robin event. In 12 games Johnson averaged an impressive 12.3 PPG and led the team in rebounds, pulling down 9.0 a game.
While in college Zack Whiting lead the nation in assists per game, regardless of classification, and continued to showcase his talents in the CBI all-star game. At 6-3 with a blue collar attitude to the game, Whiting became the starter on Leverkusen, one of Germany’s best teams, averaging 7.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game while leading them to a second place finish in the regular season. It could be argued that Whiting has experienced the best success among CBI alumni this past season on the international playing field.
Pro Draftees:
Zach Malvik – Winona State – Drafted by East Kentucky of CBA (3rd Round)
Melvin Council – Robert Morris (IL) – Drafted by Austin of NBDL (3rd Round)
Tyrone Anderson – Concord – Drafted By Anaheim of NBDL (5th Round)
Damien Lolar – West Texas A&M – Drafted by Colorado of NBDL (5th Round)
B.J. Walker – Oklahoma City – Drafted by Anaheim of NBDL (6th Round)
Playing Overseas:
Kevin Johnson – Humboldt St. – Gmunden (Austria)
Kevin Nelson – Park – Kapfenberg (Austria)
Duane John – Oklahoma City – Deportes Castro (Chile)
Jason Smith – Alabama-Huntsville - BK Sadska (Czech Republic)
Demario Grier – Pfeiffer – Wolfenbuettel (Germany 2nd Division)
Kris Krzyminski – Wayne St. – Rhoendorf (Germany 2nd Division)
Zack Whiting – Chaminade – Leverkusen (Germany)
Steven Wright – Northern Kentucky – Bruanschweig (Germany)
Zack Wright – Central Missouri St. – SU Braunscweig (Germany 2nd Division)
Michael Bonaparte – Ozarks – Killeser (Ireland)
Tom Port – Wooster – St. Paul’s (Ireland)
Jarekus Singleton – William Carey – Feytroun (Lebanon)
Freeman Taylor – Robert Morris (IL) – Palangos (Lithuania 2nd Division)
Marcus Kennedy – Montevallo – Etzella Ettelbruck (Luxembourg)
Frank Phillips – Findlay (OH) – Racing Luxembourg (Luxembourg 2nd Division)
Rowan Gray – San Diego Christian – Nelson (New Zealand)
Christian Burns – Philadelphia - AZS Koszalin (Poland)
Brandon Voorhees – Park – Ginasio (Portugal)
Kerry Gibson – Wisconsin-Oshkosh – Baia Mare (Romania 2nd Division)
Gil Goodrich – Bowie St. – Zagorje (Slovenia)
Anthony Brown – Central Oklahoma – Badajoz (Spain 3rd Division)
Dusty Jura – Nebraska-Kearney – Zajasur (Spain 3rd Division)
Isaac Rosefelt – St. Thomas – Salsa Musas (Spain 3rd Division)
Ricky Volcy – Northern Michigan – Gandia Basquet (Spain 2nd Division)
Nicholas King – St. Augustine – Zurich (Switzerland 2nd Division)
John Davis – Tarleton St. – Sayago (Uruguay)
Playing in the States:
Luke Anderson – Minnesota St.- Mankato – (Colorado 14ers NBDL)
Anthony Atkinson – Barton – Harlem Globetrotters
Eric Dawson – Midwestern St. – Austin Toros (NBDL)
Reggie George – Robert Morris (IL) – Rockford (PBL)
Jushay Rockett – Alaska-Fairbanks – Long Beach (ABA)
Brian Silverhorn – Georgetown (KY) – Halifax Rainmen (ABA)
Eddie Smith – Illinois-Springfield – Oklahoma Cavalry (CBA)
Brett Adams, Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach at Villa Julie (MD), talks with D3Hoops.com about the Collegiate Basketball Invitational. Click on arrow to listen.
TICKET INFORMATION FOR THE 2008 COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL Press Release
KANSAS CITY, MO.(April 1, 2008) --- The Collegiate Basketball Invitational (CBI) will take place in Wadsworth, Ohio, April 24-26, with the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Tip-Off Banquet taking place on Wednesday, April 23, and the CBI All-Star Game, Saturday, April 26 at 8 p.m. (EST), broadcasted live on ESPNU.
The event is open to the public and tickets may be obtained at Wadsworth High School beginning on April 9. Tickets are $8 per day. There will be eight teams consisting of eight players each and each team will play three games in two days (Thursday and Friday, April 24 and 25). Game times on each day are 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. All games will be held at Wadsworth High School. Rosters will be listed on the web site during the second week in April.
To purchase or reserve tickets, visit the Galaxy Restaurant, Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet, or Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth. Rich Berlin, Athletic Director at Wadsworth High School, may be reached at 330-336-3260 or rberlin@wadsworth.k12.oh.us.
For those traveling to Wadsworth, it is suggested to fly into either the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport or the Akron-Canton Airport. Wadsworth is approximately 15-20 minutes west of Akron and about 40-45 minutes south of Cleveland. The official hotel of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational is the Holiday Inn Express. The link to their web site is listed on the front of this web site and the phone number is 330-334-7666. It is suggested to book hotels right immediately, as the hotel is expected to fill up right after the players are announced.
For addition hotels or information about Wadsworth and/or the surrounding area, please visit the web site for the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce at www.wadsworthchamber.com.
The NABC Tip-Off Banquet will be held at the Galaxy Restaurant on Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. The CBI Awards Reception (sponsored by the Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau) will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26, and will also be at the Galaxy. Tickets to the NABC Tip-Off Banquet are $50 per person and tickets to the Awards Reception are $25 per person. Both may be purchased at the Galaxy Restaurant, Renacci-Doraty Chevrolet, or at Wadsworth High School. As with game tickets, please contact Rich Berlin at Wadsworth High School to purchase your tickets starting Wednesday, April 9. Banquet tickets must be purchased by the end of the business day on Friday, April 18.
For those professional team representatives, agents and media that will be attending the event, please contact J.D. Hamilton by e-mail at jhamilton@ncaa.org to reserve your credential.
2008 COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL SCHEDULE
Wednesday, April 23
TBA Community Activity
10 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. (ET) Team Practices
6:30 p.m. (ET) NABC Tip-Off Banquet at Galaxy Restaurant
Thursday, April 24
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (ET) Games at Wadsworth High School
Friday, April 25
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (ET) Games at Wadsworth High School
8 p.m. (ET) Championship Game at Wadsworth High School
Saturday, April 26
10:30 a.m. (ET) Medina County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau CBI Awards Reception (The Galaxy Restaurant)
1 p.m. (ET) Coaches Clinic at Wadsworth Room at the Ramada Inn
2 p.m. (ET) CBI All-Star Practice at Wadsworth High School
8 p.m. (ET) All-Star Game at Wadsworth High School (ESPNU)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL SPONSORS
CBI Awards Reception Medina County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
Official Apparel Provider Russell Athletic
Official Gift and Awards Sponsor Winner's Award Group
Official Hotel Holiday Inn Express
Official Photographer Moore Action Shots
Tip-Off Banquet Sponsor National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC)
Check out The Draft Review for an in-depth interview about the Collegiate Basketball Invitational
John McCarthy, Founder of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational (CBI), is proud to announce major partnerships with several business entities that help make the event possible in Wadsworth, Ohio.
“First, the host City of Wadsworth, Ohio, has been very supportive of our efforts,” said John McCarthy, Founder of the CBI. “It is really exciting to be back in my original home town for the next three years, as we can all enjoy watching the growth of the event right here in Northeast Ohio.”
Robin Laubaugh, newly appointed Mayor of Wadsworth, is excited to bring Wadsworth into the national spotlight as the host city for the CBI. “We are thrilled to once again host the Collegiate Basketball Invitational in our community,” commented Laubaugh. “Not only is this a wonderful way to showcase top notch basketball players from across the country but to also showcase our community to the nation.”
WRH Health System, who was a Team Sponsor in the inaugural year of 2007, has agreed to sponsor the All Star Game, which is a new sponsorship. The All Star Game of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational will be a live national television broadcast on ESPNU on Saturday night, April 26, at 8:00 p.m.
“The Collegiate Basketball Invitational is a great event for the Wadsworth community and an excellent opportunity for the athletes,” said Jim Pope, President & CEO of Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. “The All Star Game showcases the tremendous talent of these players and we’re happy to be the sponsor.”
McCarthy commented, “It’s really neat to see WRH Health System step up their support for the CBI, as is it a very visible sign of their commitment to the community and to the lives of young people. They are obviously a valuable part of the Wadsworth community and it is an honor to have them as our All Star Game sponsor.”
Russell Athletic will again be the Official Apparel Sponsor of the CBI. Uniforms, coaches apparel, t-shirts and basketballs (through Spalding) will be provided by Russell. Once again, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) will sponsor the Tip Off Banquet, which will be on Wednesday, April 23, at the Galaxy in Wadsworth, Ohio. “Russell and the NABC have shown faith in us since the beginning and they are great supporters of the wonderful game of basketball. We are proud and excited to be associated with such quality people and organizations,” said McCarthy.
In addition, Winner’s Award Group will again be the Official Awards and Gift Sponsor. “Lou Chiera and his team are a fantastic group of people who have been committed to this event from the onset,” commented McCarthy. “In fact, they were the first sponsor of the event when it was a vision in my mind. They committed to the dream and helped it come true. I am sincerely grateful to Winner’s Award Group. They are very involved in athletics and business throughout the country and they are a great fit for the CBI.”
To learn how to have your business become involved with the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, please contact Chris Maxwell at 330-786-5816 or cmaxwell@collegiatebasketballinvitational.com. For more information about the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, please visit www.collegiatebasketballinvitational.com.
Head coaches named for the 2008 COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL
KANSAS CITY, MO. January 21, 2008 --- John McCarthy, founder of the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, announced the eight head coaches for the 2008 event, which will take place April 24-26 in Wadsworth, Ohio.
The head coaches for the event are pacing the sidelines this year at participating National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and NCAA Division III institutions and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) schools.
In alphabetical order, the coaches for the 2008 CBI are:
Kevin Bille, Notre Dame College of Ohio (South Euclid, Ohio)
Dale Faber, Friends University (Wichita, Kan.)
Jeff Hironaka, Seattle Pacific University (Seattle)
Alfred Johnson, Holy Family University (Philadelphia)
Joe Lombardi, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (Indiana, Pa.)
Scott McMillin, Lynn University (Boca Raton, Fla.)
David McLaughlin, Stonehill College (Easton, Mass.)
Jim Tribbett, Chowan University (Murfreesboro, N.C.)
“We are proud and excited to have such quality people serving as head coaches at the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational,” said CBI Founder John McCarthy. “These coaches take several days out of their busy schedule to be involved in our event and I think that this is a testament to their commitment to the game of basketball and to the foundation that we have built with the CBI.”
The coaches, too, are looking forward to being involved. “I am honored to be selected to coach in this wonderful event,” said Holy Family Head Coach Alfred Johnson. “To have the chance to interact with some of the finest players at the small college level as they get a chance to realize their dream is an experience that I will always remember.”
Dale Faber, Head Coach at Friends University, said that he is “humbled and honored by the opportunity to coach and participate in such a prestigious event as the Collegiate Basketball Invitational. I look forward to working with some of the best players in the nation and I am overwhelmed to have the honor of coaching with and learning from some of the most knowledgeable people in basketball.”
For the 2008 CBI, 64 senior players will be chosen from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and the NAIA to compete in front of professional team representatives, agents and media from around the country. Eight teams of eight players will each play three games, culminating in seventh, fifth, third and first place games. Eventually, 20 players will be chosen for the all-star game, which will be nationally televised live on ESPNU at 8 p.m. (ET), Saturday, April 26.
Stonehill College Head Coach David McLaughlin will make his second trip out to Wadsworth, Ohio, for the Collegiate Basketball Invitational, having coached in the Inaugural CBI, including the All Star Game on ESPNU last year.
“The CBI is a great opportunity to showcase some of the many talented players from NCAA Division II, III and NAIA,” McLaughlin said. “Having had the opportunity to coach last year, you realize not only how many talented players are out there, but how impressive many of these young men are off the floor as well.”
The Initial Player Watch
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are pleased to announce the initial Player Watch List
for the 2008 Collegiate Basketball Invitational. The
event will be held April 24-26 in Wadsworth, Ohio. The
NABC Tip Off Banquet will be held on Wednesday, April
23, and the All Star Game will conclude the event on
Saturday evening, April 26, as a live national
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CBI back in Wadsworth, OH, for 2008-2010
ESPNU to televise All Star Game for 2008-2010
New web site released
The Collegiate Basketball Invitational will be back in
Wadsworth, OH, from 2008-2010. Wadsworth City Council
and McCarthy Sports, Inc. have agreed to terms on a
three-year proposal that will put the city of Wadsworth
in the center of the basketball world for several days
each April. All games will be played at Wadsworth High
School.
The dates for the 2008 Collegiate Basketball
Invitational will be April 24-26, with the NABC Tip Off
Banquet on Wednesday, April 23. Once again, ESPNU has
agreed to televise the All Star Game as a live national
broadcast, this time as part of a three-year agreement
that will run during the same time period as the host
city agreement.
“We are obviously excited to be back in Wadsworth for
the next three years,” said CBI Founder John McCarthy.
“The leadership in the City of Wadsworth has been
extremely supportive of our efforts and we are truly
proud of our relationship with ESPNU. As planned, the
CBI and ESPNU are growing up together and this is a good
fit for both sides.”
After a thorough evaluation of the inaugural event, the
format will be adjusted slightly to better serve the
players, coaches and all of those surrounding the event.
For the 2008 CBI there will be 64 players invited to
participate, which will be broken into eight teams for
competition. Each team will play three games in two
days, culminating in the Championship Game on Friday
evening (April 25) at 8:00 p.m.
On Wednesday (April 23), each team will have practice
and will take part in a community involvement project
prior to attending the NABC Tip Off Banquet. On Saturday
(April 26), the Medina County Convention and Visitor’s
Bureau will host the CBI Awards Reception. On Saturday
afternoon, the CBI will host a coaches clinic, hold
practices for the All Star Teams and host player
activities. Game time for the All Star Game will be
confirmed and announced at a later date.
The CBI also announces a new web site that takes effect
immediately: www.collegiatebasketballinvitational.com.
This site will provide great detail about the event, the
players, coaches, staff, selection committee, sponsors,
history and press releases. Please visit the site
throughout the basketball season to keep up-to-date on
the CBI.
In terms of the management of the CBI, McCarthy Sports,
Inc. has formed a partnership with CLM Management to
help orchestrate a first-class event. CLM Management
will handle all sponsorships, corporate partnerships and
community involvement with the event.
“ CLM Management is proud to partner with John McCarthy
and the Collegiate Basketball Invitational,” said Chris
Maxwell, President of CLM Management. “The CBI is a
first class event that shines a light on the
undiscovered talent in College Basketball. I am proud to
do my part to bring this first class event to my home
town of Wadsworth Ohio.”
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