Friday Night Lights Caribana Week and Weekend @ OVO BOUNCE .. All we can say is that it was a crazy evening from getting to the game at a packed Kerr Hall to finding parking in Toronto and the biggest obstacle of all getting into Kerr Hall to see the game the facility was at capacity long before the final game started this event was the feature event prior to the actual Caribana Parade on Saturday.
Getting into the event we were really lucky to run into the Prime Minister of Basketball Mitchell Wiggins yes that is Andrew Wiggins dad he noticed us and allowed us to slide through and get in with his group needless to say Mitch Wiggins never forgets the little people he is a very kind man .. once we got into the gym we noticed the temperature in the gym was easily 30-40 degrees it was hotter than a pepper in Kerr Hall as the event was standing room only we stood for the entire 3rd place game which almost went to overtime.
Key Players we noticed in the 3rd place game :
1. Tut Rauch : easily one of the better pros on the court Tut showed all in attendance why he gets paid to play basketball very efficient and an elite talent
2. Alex Superman Johnson : we have heard so much about Alex and how good he is and you know what its true the dude can hoop with anyone he's a superb basketball player a little undersized but more than capable of holding his own.
3. Cory Homicide Williams : A seasoned Pro and Street ball legend he was hooping hard however he does seem to be losing a step here and there vs these new young ballers.
4. Cheese : we all know him as a dunker and set shooter he played very well vs the pro players and did not seem at all out of place on the court..
The competition level in the 3rd place game which featured Euro Pros and NBL Pros no NBA players in this game proved to be very competitive and elite we don't watch NBL or Euro Ball however we might start covering the Power and the A's if this is the level of ball these guys can hoop 100%..
The Final Game between OVO BOUNCE & TEAM OVO featured more Pros than the Masters Golf Tournament ..
1. Brandon Jennings - Detroit Pistons "TEAM OVO"
2 .Jordan Clarkson - Lakers "OVO BOUNCE"
3. Lou Williams - Raptors "TEAM OVO"
4. Tyler Ennis - Phoenix "OVO BOUNCE
5. Noah Vonleh - Charlotte Hornets "OVO BOUNCE"
6. Myck Kabongo - D League "TEAM OVO"
7. Tristan Thompson - Cavaliers "TEAM OVO"
8. Amir Johnson - Raptors "TEAM OVO"
9. Simm Bhullar - Sacramento "OVO BOUNCE"
10. Julian Stone - Raptors "OVO BOUNCE"
BALLERS IN THE CROWD (NOT HOOPIN) :
1. Duane Notice
2. OLU
3. NICK WIGGINS
4. ANDREW WIGGINS
5. MITCHELL WIGGINS
6. BRODY CLARK
7. AJ MCNISH
8. JEVON BLAIR
This game proved one thing to Toronto fans who love Basketball and that is Lou Williams will be a fan favorite he is a Pros Pros he scores he makes plays and he does it all in a very cool and smooth way .. Lou Shot the lights out and defeated all challengers, Lou was easily the best Pro on the floor tonight.
(We think Lou will Steal minutes from Tross and Vasquez ASAP he is better than both of them)
Drake was dressed to play but did not get into the game maybe to close for comfort however he was there representing for his team and the event.
3 Pleasant Rookie performances Jordan Clarkson is going to have a great Nba career he is super athlete and player maker, Tyler Ennis more than held his own vs Brandon Jennings Tyler is ready,
Noah Vonleh should be considered a threat right away he put in some small surprising work on Tristan Thompson using a variety of skills.
Overall of of the Pros played well Brandon Jennings showed the crowd his god given talent he is 100% a top 10 NBA guard fast, athletic and creative.
The event was great although the game came to a conclusion early due to moisture on the floor as we all know safety first. Great GAME great event make sure you all come out to OVO BOUNCE next year.
