Comments on: Tri-County Dinner

By: ...

... — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:17:53 +0000

I would have to agree with that as well. O’Connell going to Duke is a complete joke. As for people curious to know if he has any offers im not too sure, however i dont plan on seeing him playing for a college team. He doesnt have the skill nor near the ability as oppossed to some of these other players in the section yet alone county. He was a good high school basketball player. Thats all.

By: ..

.. — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:35:06 +0000

Why would u even ask if O’Connell is playing at duke. That just shows your stupidity.

By: Larry

Larry — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:43:04 +0000

Always great when people lead by example and not words. We are, after all, constantly reminded of those who want us to do as they say, but not as they do! I tip my hat to the Mookie Jones’ family for demonstrating such graciousness in their response to Kevin Jones being named Mr. Basketball. Regrettably, as has been shown on this blog numerous times, it happens all too often where people through jealousy or whatever, just can’t stand the accomplishments of others especially when it’s perceived to be at the expense of them, their team or their son/daughter, and react accordingly. May the example of Mr. and Mrs. Jones be one of Mookie’s lasting contributions to this area.

Now Kevin, my Man, since when do you need advertising, free or otherwise, to get the word out about your blog, numerous talents and contributions to high school sports and basketball in particular? You don’t need any, as people will always be attracted to excellence. Thanks for another great year of coverage of hs hoops and keep up the great work!

By: Unbiased

Unbiased — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:10:16 +0000

Taj Finger – Fox Lane – Stanford

By: bballer

bballer — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:14:26 +0000

Congrats to former Section 1 players participating in the NCAAs. Benjamin, Biggs, Ubiles (poughkepsie). Anyothers?

By: bballer

bballer — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:16:10 +0000

Duke? Come on… If JFK had a Duke level kid they would have went a lot further. He is a good player but Duke? What were his other offers? UNC? lol

By: bball guy

bball guy — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:43:37 +0000

Josh O’Neill of North Salem did not get the Court of Excellence, Greg Budetti and Miller did. O’Neill simply got All-Conference.

Also, I heard theres talk around Kennedy that Eddie O’Connell is going to Duke to play basketball. Is this possible? I don’t want a tirade on O’Connell to follow, its just something I heard that I was curious about, regardless of how outlandish it may seem.

By: Bigblueallday

Bigblueallday — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:25:28 +0000

If the selection was limited to seniors how did Josh O’neill get it cause he is a junior.

By: Kevin Devaney Jr.

Kevin Devaney Jr. — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:21:15 +0000

I’ll post the All-Star teams once they’re finalized. They read them out at the dinner but immediately some kids said they couldn’t participate. However, Mookie and Kevin Jones will, which is special.

The Court of Excellence is an academic honor given to elite student-athletes. If you’re on this list, you’re gifted. North Salem had two recipients, which is astounding considering there’s only 10 players on the roster and it’s limited to seniors (since it’s scholarship). I was most impressed with Jordan Zaslav of Blind Brook, who spent time in Louisiana rebuilding houses after Hurricane Katrina. It made me actually feel a little guilty. I don’t think I’ve ever done something that generous in my life. We all probably should.

My AA season wrap-up will be posted tomorrow.

By: ahmazzazing

ahmazzazing — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:07:38 +0000

what does court of excellence mean?