Enloe's Chapman should weigh in on whether or not the East will be victorious

Monday July 19, 2010

The NC Coaches Association All-star game has been played in Greensboro since 1949.  In 1960, when the Greensboro Coliseum was completed, the game moved there and has been ever since.  On Monday night the East All-Stars will be looking to repay the West for the 124-92 pounding they took in 2009.

In last year’s game, the West had a quickness advantage on the perimeter and a noticeable size advantage inside.  This year, there is no real height disparity.  However, look for Rocky Mount’s TaShawn Mabry and James Carlton from Winterville South Central to dominate the boards.

The East also will have at least two more than capable point guards in Dory Hines from Kinston and the Triangle’s very own future NCCU Eagle Emanuel Chapman.  Headlining the East squad is UNC Chapel Hill bound Reggie Bullock, also from Kinston. 

The West is led by the backcourt tandem of high scoring Jeremy Ingram and do everything guard Kendell Bethea.  This should be a fun one to watch.

Full Rosters and Bios via NCCA:

2010 Men’s Basketball Bios 

East Team 

ReSean Brewington

ReSean…Goldsboro High…6-2, 211…forward…coached by Patrick Reynall…as senior, named Goldsboro News-Argus Player of the Year, All-Conference, team MVP, Roanoke Holiday Invitational MVP, Eastern Regional MVP, East 1A Most Outstanding Player (state championship game)…averaged 18.5 points, 7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.6 steals…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Tournament Team…averaged 12.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Guilford Tech where he will major in dentistry…wants to pursue a career as a dentist…his favorite college athlete is Evan Turner…favorite pro athlete is Brandon Roy…says “I feel honored to play in this game because out of all the senior athletes in North Carolina, I was one of the ones chosen.” 

Reggie Bullock

Reggie…Kinston High…6-7, 205…guard…coached by Wells Gulledge…as senior, named AP All-State, AP Player of the Year, NCPreps All-State, NCPreps State Player of the Year, Spalding Hoopball Classic MVP, state championship game MVP, Eastern Regional MVP, Conference MVP, GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational MVP… named to McDonald’s All-American team…named to Jordan Brand Classic team…named to Nike Hoop Summit team…played on state championship team…averaged 21 points, 11 rebounds…as junior, named AP All-State, NCPreps All-State, Conference MVP, GlaxoSmithKline Holiday Invitational All-Tournament…averaged 21 points, 11 rebounds…as sophomore, named NCPreps All-State, GlaxoSmithKline Invitational All-Tournament…played on state championship team…averaged 19 points, 8 rebounds…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Chapel Hill where he will major in communications…wants to pursue a career as a sports commentator…his grandmother is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Wayne Ellington…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “This is an honor  to play for the East in the all-star game. I feel good about setting this goal and achieving it!  It’s going to be a great experience playing with the best players from both sides of the state. I’m also excited to know that I’m playing with one of my best friends and high school teammates!” 

Robert Carpenter

Robert…Terry Sanford High…6-4, 205…forward…coached by Bill Boyette…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, Eastern Regional MVP, Holiday Classic MVP…averaged 15 points, 5 rebounds 2 assists…as junior, named All-Conference…also played football…member of DECA…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wingate University where he will major in forensic science / sports management…his parents and God are his role models…his favorite college athlete is John Wall…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “I feel like playing in the all-star game is a great opportunity and should be a great experience.  I’m expecting to gain more knowledge about the game.” 

Emmanuel Chapman

Emmanuel…Enloe High…6-1, 150…guard…coached by Tommy Moore…plans to attend North Carolina Central University where he will major in communications…his mother is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says “I played in the North /South All-Star Game and loved it – won MVP!” 

Dorionté Hines

Dory…Kinston High…6-2, 190…guard…coached by Wells Gulledge…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Regional, All-Tournament…played on state championship team…as junior, named All-Conference…also played football where he was named All-Conference…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Mount Olive College where he will major in physical education or sports medicine…wants to pursue a career as a teacher / coach…his favorite college athlete is Ishmal Smith…his favorite pro athlete is Rajon Rondo…says “I feel very honored to be playing in the all-star game.  I plan to gain the ability to be able to play with anyone I step on the court basketball court with. I’m also looking at this game as the next closest step to playing at the college level.  This is the best against the best. My hard work has paid off.” 

Jake Lliteras

Jake…Cedar Ridge High…6-5, 190…guard…coached by Jim Pappas…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, team MVP, Graham Christmas Tournament MVP…plans to attend Oral Roberts University. 

TaShawn Mabry

TaShawn…Rocky Mount High…6-6, 203…forward…coached by Michael Gainey…as senior, named AP All-State, Regional MVP, state finals MVP, team MVP…as junior, named All-District, All-Conference, team MVP…as sophomore, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, District Player of the Year, team MVP…plans to attend URI where he will major in sports management/ business…wants to pursue a career in business and own his own company…his mother is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Carmelo Anthony…says he is “honored to be selected to play in the all-star game. I expect to gain memories of playing with and against the top basketball players in the state.” 

Preston Ross III

Preston…Seventy-fist High…6-4, 211…guard…coached by David Simmons…as senior, named All-Conference, All-District, All-Region, MJ Soffe Intensity Holiday Classic MVP…as junior, named MJ Soffe Intensity Holiday Classic MVP, All-Conference, All-District, All-Region…as sophomore, named team MVP…member of National Honor Society, School of the Ark (band), Academy of Scholars…AiG Student…Scholar Athlete Award recipient…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Western Carolina University where he will major in finance…wants to own his own bank and sports complex…his father Preston Ross, II, is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Carmello Anthony…says “I believe this is a great honor to be a part of the team. I expect to gain a great learning experience that I can take with me throughout my basketball career.”  

Jamaal Williams

Jamaal…Southwest Onslow High…5-11, 172…guard…coached by Tommy Barnes…as senior, named AP All-State, All-Area, Area MVP, Conference and Tournament MVP…averaged 19.3 points 9 rebounds, 5 assists…as junior, named All-Conference, team MVP…as sophomore, named team MVP…also played football where he was named All-State and holds the state record with 7 punt returns for TDs…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Wingate University where he will  major in sports medicine…would like to pursue a career in pro basketball…his favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says of playing in the all-star game that it is “a great opportunity to play against the best in the state.  I hope to learn a great deal about myself and my ability to excel.” 

Jerrell Williams

Jerrell…Fike High…6-5, 183…forward…coached by Brent Secrest…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-District, Wilson Daily Times Player of the Year, Eastern Carolina Classic MVP…averaged 20.7 points, 11 rebounds, 2 steals, 2.4 blocks…as junior, averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, 2.8 blocks, 3.1 assists…as sophomore, averaged 9 points, 9.1 rebounds, .5 steals, 2 blocks, 2.1 assists….plans to attend Pitt Community College…would like to pursue a career as a sports agent… his favorite pro athlete is Carmello Anthony…says “I feel good that I was picked to play in the all-star game.” 

East Coached by:  Michael Gainey(Rocky Mount HS)

West Team 

Kendall Bethea

Kendall…East Lincoln High…6-3, 205…guard…coached by Neil Hodges…as senior, named All-Conference, All- District, Lincoln County Player of the Year…averaged 18 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 8.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.5 steals…plans to attend UNC Greensboro where he will major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career in forensic science…his grandfather is his role model…his favorite college athlete is John Wall…favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says he is “excited and anxious, looking forward to the experience of playing in the all-star game.  I expect the challenge and the opportunity to play with and against the best players in North Carolina.” 
  

DeMon Brooks

DeMon…Hopewell High…6-7, 220…forward…coached by Eric Davis…as senior, named All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Observer, All-Tournament, Bojangles’ Tournament MVP, team Most Outstanding Player, Lake Norman Citizen MVP…Hopewell High’s Athletic Award recipient…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Observer, All-Tournament, Top 20 Hoop Group Elite…member of National Honor Society…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Davidson College where he will major in computer science…wants to pursue a career as a computer programmer or engineer…his mother is his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says of playing in the all-star game: “I just want to have fun and play basketball.” 

Darius Carrier

Darius…Olympic High…6-7, 192…forward…coached by Ty Baumgartner…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Observer, Pro-Am All-Star, team captain…as junior, named All-Conference…member of Honor Roll…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Lander University where he will major in computer information systems…wants to pursue a career in computer forensics…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Wesley Johnson…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “It is a thrill and honor to play in the all-star game.  I expect great competition.” 

Justin Cheek

Justin…Ardrey Kell High…6-3, 175…guard…coached by Mike Craft…as senior, named Regional All-Tournament, All-Conference, Bojangles’ All-Tournament, Slam Dunk Champion…as junior, named All-conference…Ardrey Kell High’s all-time scoring leader with  1,148 career points…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with High Point University where he will major in sports management…wants to pursue a career as a sports agent…his father Boris Cheek is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Wesley Johnson…favorite pro athlete is Allen Iverson…says “I feel excited and honored to play in the all-star game.  I expect to have a good time playing with my teammates and gaining more experience.” 

Jordan Downing

Jordan…Hopewell High…6-5, 195…guard…coached by Eric Davis…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Observer, Lake Norman Citizen Player of the Year, school’s Male Athlete of the Year…NCHSAA Scholar Athlete…Wall O’ Fame 2010…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Bojangles’ Tournament, All—Regional…as sophomore, named All-Conference…Hopewell High’s all-time leading scorer…member of DECA, Honor Roll…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Davidson College where he will major in criminal justice/psychology…wants to pursue a career as a professional basketball player…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Brandyn Curry…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “I am honored to play in this all-star game and very proud.  I feel like I’ve worked hard enough to gain this opportunity. I also feel blessed and very grateful for the opportunity.” 

Corey Hensley

Corey…Enka High…6-8, 220…forward…coached by Brian Carver…as senior, named All-Conference, All-WNC, Conference Player of the Year, NCPreps and NCBCA All-State, NCBCA District 12 Player of the Year…averaged 27.8 points, 12.3 rebounds…as junior, named All-Conference, All-WNC…averaged 19.1 points, 8.9 rebounds…also competed in golf…member of National Honor Society, Junior Classical League, Key Club, Junior Civitans…plans to attend Hargrave Military Academy…plans to major in engineering or sports medicine…wants to pursue a career as a sports medicine doctor or own his own engineering firm…his father is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Gordon Hayward…favorite pro athlete is Tim  Duncan…says “It’s a great honor to play in the all-star game.  I’m excited about playing with the best players in the state.” 

Jeremy Ingram

Jeremy…East Mecklenburg High…6-2, 175…guard…coached by Jason Grube…as senior, named NCBCA All-State, All-Conference, All-District, District 9 Player of the Year, Conference Player of the Year…averaged 23 points…as junior, named All-Conference…averaged 19 points…as sophomore, played on state championship team…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with North Carolina Central University…wants to play pro basketball…Nathaniel White is  his role model…his favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “I’m looking forward to a fun experience. I want to have a good time playing basketball and celebrating my senior year.” 

Evan Shelton

Evan…Independence High…6-6, 205…forward…coached by Preston Davis…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Observer…All-Star Class selection…averaged 10.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.7 blocks…as junior, named All-Conference…Battle of Border SC/NC selection…as sophomore, named Most Improved…Lions Pride Award recipient, Coaches’ Award recipient…A/B Honor Roll…signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Barton College where he will major in biology…wants to pursue a career in veterinary medicine…his parents and his grandfather are his role models…his favorite college athlete is John Wall…favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant…says “I feel it is a major privilege and achievement to play in the all-star game, and I am expecting to gain experience as an athlete in playing against D1 competition as much as possible.” 

Jack Sumner

Jack…Forestview High…6-1, 165…guard…coached by Dan Ghent…as senior, named All-District, All-Conference, team Offensive Player of the Year…as junior, named All-District, All-Conference, Regional Tournament MVP…as sophomore, named All-Conference, team Offensive Player of the Year…while at Forestview High he had 1,132 career points, 338 career assists, 187 career steals…also competed in cross country…member of Beta Club, National Art Honor Society…graduated magna cum laude…plans to attend Hampden-Sydney College where he will major in business…wants to pursue a career as a basketball coach…John Wooden is his role model…his favorite college athlete is Tim Tebow…favorite pro athlete is Ussain Bolt…says “I am really excited and humbled by the opportunity to play in the all-star game.  I am expecting to meet new people with similar interests and learn as much as I can!” 

Aaron Toomey

Aaron…Bishop McGuinness High…6-1, 165…guard…coached by Josh Thompson…as senior, named AP All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team captain…averaged 29 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals…as junior, named AP All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, state championship MVP…holds state record for most FTs made in a state championship game (19/21)…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also played soccer where he was named team MVP…member of National Honor Society, President’s List Honor Roll…plans to attend Amherst College where he will major in economics…his favorite college athlete is Shelvin Mack…favorite pro athlete is Chris Paul…says “It’s a great honor to be selected to pay in this all-star game, and it’s a great chance to get to play against the best players in North Carolina.”

West Coached by:  Ron Bray(Hunter Huss HS)

Kerry Smith

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