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The seventh Pro-Am Summer League got underway Wednesday 25th June and featured two intriguing match-ups. Last year’s semi-finalist Hackney took on local rivals London United. However, many eyes were on Pool A, where the colourful Streetball.co.uk team went up against Summer League debutants, the English Students, who introduced numerous new names and faces to regular followers of the summer game.

Streetballer Santa Ataha’s quickness caused problems for the opposition throughout the game. He split the seams of the English defense time after time, putting many of the university representatives in foul trouble. Having established their biggest lead of the game, Streetball lead 81-73 with just over 2 minutes remaining. Coach Andre Alleyne’s men tried to make a last minute push to snatch victory, but the Streetball.co.uk stood firm winning 87-84. Dean Williams and Tayo Adulaja led their respective teams with 20 points apiece, while 4 players also Streetball recorded an 87 – 84 victory.

Hackney were convincing winners in the Pool B game by 84-72 against their West London rivals. Laurent Irish was outstanding, with Rodney Alexander as solid as ever. They combined for over 30 points. London United, missing the inspiration of Steve Vear, looked intimidated on offence against the immense 7’ 3” presence of Liam Hughes. Walid Mumumi was impressive, but lacked support. He was the leading scorer in the game with 28 points.

The action continues on Wednesday 9th July with the second round of league games. In Pool A, The English Students must defeat Sutton if they are to have any chance of progressing to the play-off stage. Sutton feature a core of players from their NBL Conference squad, but will be bolstered by the guest appearance of two Americans, including Duquesne graduate Aaron Lovelace.

In the other game, the South Coast team will look to seize the initiative from table topping Hackney. They will be coached by the Brighton Bears staff and will feature a number of players from the team that will represent England in European competition next season.

HOSANA PRO-AM SUMMER LEAGUE

PRO-AM Summer League
Location:
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Road
Upper Norwood
London SE19 2BB

Week 1: Wednesday 25th June
English Students 84 Streetball.co.uk 87
London United 72 Hackney 84

Week 2: Wednesday 9th July
English Students v Sutton
The South Coast v Hackney

Week 3: Wednesday 16th July
Streetball.co.uk v Sutton
The South Coast v London United

All pool games will tip-off at 8pm.

Saturday 26th July (Semi-Finals)
HOSANA Sporting Club v Winner Pool B – 6pm
Westside v Winner Pool A – 8pm

Sunday 3rd August (Finals)
Young Women’s All-Star Game – 4pm
Pro-Am Final 2003 – 6pm

Cost: £3.00 adults/£1.50 kids per day

Footage from Pro-Am will feature in the HOSANA Basketball Groove in association with the RAF competition. Young wannabe directors are invited to submit mini video clips that capture their interpretation of a summer of basketball.

The best clips will be shown at www.hosana.co.uk and the final shortlist of winners will have the honour of being featured on the HOSANA Basketball Groove in association with the RAF CD Rom.
Source: Hosana