Team Hurricane 2014-2015 Season Wraps Up
The Team Hurricane Basketball Academy recently ended its successful 2014-2015 season with its players’ triumphant return from the Global Squad’s Second Annual International Showcase, organized by the Alexander Basketball Academy.
The event was held July 8 through July 10 at preparatory academy The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
A spokesperson said, “Mykal Glasgow, Zachary Johnson, Christian Liyanage, Yontz Sutton, Raushon Tankard and Sean Tucker got a first hand look at the college basketball recruiting scene that takes place during the all-important July Evaluation Period.
“This group of players joined up with Team Hurricane student-athletes, Bryce Gonsalves, Jorel Smith, and Darae Smith who are already attending the month long academy designed to provide international student-athletes with an opportunity to get recruited by U.S. colleges and universities.”
Yontz Sutton, Zachary Johnson, Christian Liyanage, Raushon Tankard, Sean Tucker, Mykal Glasgow:
Team Hurricane Founder/Head Coach Doug Reed said, “There were over 40 coaches in attendance, including those from Division 1 institutions like the University of Louisville, Villanova, Temple, Canisus, San Diego, Bucknell and Colgate, just to name a few.
“I was proud of the way our boys competed and carried themselves in such a competitive setting, pulling out two wins in five games played over the course of three days.”
Zachary Johnson of Mount Saint Agnes shares, “It was great and humbling experience that we were given a chance to play in front of big name coaches from all around the United States.”
Mykal Glasgow of Berkeley Institute said, “To be invited to showcase our skills and abilities and to play the sport we love in front of college coaches in hopes to get recruited at this event is an experience I won’t forget.”
Christian Liyanage, Sean Tucker, Yontz Sutton, Jason Gonsalves, Bryce Gonsalves, Zachary Johnson, Jorel Smith, Raushon Tankard:
Coach Reed added, “The experience they gained from this event is invaluable. Our players got a first hand look at the size, speed and talent level of players throughout the world who share the same dreams and aspirations as they do.
“And our players saw the serious business of recruiting as coaches come into the gym donning their school logos and with notebooks in hand in order to scout and take notes on players. Such an experience can only help motivate players to continue to improve.”
“Team Hurricane’s return from the Global Squad’s Second Annual International Showcase brings to a close a successful 2014-2015 campaign for the Bermuda based charity. Its participation in the NCAA Certified event is reflective of all the unique programming that Team Hurricane Basketball Academy brings to youth basketball in Bermuda.
“That programming includes the Students First Educational Program – a program designed to provide tutorial and education support for our student-athletes, as well as direction to student-athletes engaged in academic pursuits in preparation for higher education, College and University.”
The programming also included the Team Hurricane Montreal Hoop Experience, the Team Hurricane-Global Squad Invitational Skills Camp held at Bermuda College, the Team Hurricane-Syracuse University Tour-Basketball Camp Experience, and the Team Hurricane-Global Squad NCAA Exposure Camp.”
Coach Reed said, “These many distinctive programs for our players demonstrate Team Hurricane Basketball Academy’s strength to provide a platform in which student-athletes can train, develop and reach their academic and athletic potential.
“Team Hurricane has proven its ability to provide its players with high-level opportunities to learn the game, which can only help basketball grow in Bermuda.
“It’s vital that the community is aware that we will continue to model this program as a grassroots effort that seeks to build young people of integrity.”
Team Hurricane’s Darae Smith [in white] fighting for a jump ball:
![Team Hurricane’s Darae Smith [in white] fighting for a jump ball](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Team-Hurricane’s-Darae-Smith-in-white-fighting-for-a-jump-ball.jpg)
“It’s important to know that Team Hurricane Basketball Academy provides such training and unique programming to its student-athletes and their families at no charge. Team Hurricane Basketball Academy continues to provide high-quality programs at no charge to the community.
“Again I wish to thank all who have contributed generously to our programs and initiatives for 2014-2015: ABWilson Photography, Ace Group, Allied World Assurance, Argus Group, Butterfield & Vallis, FIL Limited, Jardine Matheson International Services, Montpelier Re Foundation, Orbis, The Peter Cundill Foundation, Tokio Millenium, Validus RE, XL Group, Zurich Insurance Company, as well as our generous private donors.
“Their gracious support allows Team Hurricane to continue to develop the youth of Bermuda through sports and education.”
To learn more about Team Hurricane Basketball Academy, contact Coach Doug Reed at 504-1962, visit the blog, follow on Twitter.
The full Team Hurricane season review follows below [PDF here]:
