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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Savannah Storm Winter 2010 Roster


The Savannah Storm player roster 2010-2011:

No 1 Michael Kelly, G-F 6'-2" 190 lbs. Marietta, Ga.
No 2 Kenneth Rouche F 6'-5" 190 lbs. Savannah, Ga.
No 3 Samuel Osborne SG 6'-0" 200 lbs. Savannah, Ga.
No 4 D J Henley PG-SG 6'-1"
No 5 Benjamin Chisholm PG 6'-0" 165 lbs. Savannah, Ga.
No 6 Xavier Williams SF 6'-2" 205 lbs. Columbia, SC
No 7 Phillip Gorham SF 6'-6" 210 lbs. Savannah, Ga.
No 8 Ron Ochoa SG 6'-3" 165 lbs Pooler, Ga
No 11 Leon Frazier, Jr. PG 6'-3" 190 lbs. Durham, NC
No 12 Marquise Logan F 6'-5" 185 lbs Savannah, Ga.
No 13 Dontay Allen C 6'-5" 210 lbs. Philadelphia, Pa.
No 14 Xavier Blaine-Cruse PG-SG New York
No 15 Richard Green PG 5'-10" 147 lbs. Charleston, SC
No16 Delpriest Stokes F 6'-0" 225 lbs. Savannah, Ga.
No 17 Jamahry Bizzard F 6'-3" 200 lbs. Savannah, Ga.
No 21 Justin Gates 6'-0" 172 lbs. Savannah, Ga.
No 23 James Williams G 6'-0" 190 lbs. Beaufort, Ga.
N0 24 Antoine Dublin F 6'-4" 230 lbs Savannah, Ga.
No 25 Jeremy Howard F 6'-4" 198 lbs. Myrtle Beach, SC
No 30 Joshua Walker G 6'-3" 188 lbs. Spartenburg, SC
No 33 Joshua Reese PF 6'-6" 210 lbs. Millen, Ga.
No 35 Tai Royal C 6'-6" 205 lbs. Savannah, Ga.
No 41 Zack Davis SF-F 6'-6" Savannah, Ga.
No 42 Chris Morris PF 6'-4" 250 lbs. Snow Hill, MD
No 50 Sherard Reddick C-PF 6'-8" Savannah, Ga.

Storm Practice


Coach Eddie Concepcion instructing his players how to run a play during a 2 hour practice session Wednesday evening at the Recreational Center in Richmond Hills. The team worked on drills and scrimmaged.

The weekly Savannah Storm program can be seen Saturday evening at 6:00pm on the CW Network on channel 13. Fans who have High Defination can view the show on channel 435.



Wednesday, October 27, 2010

San Francisco Rumble


The Savannah Storm play their first home game against the San Francisco Rumble on December 6, 2010 at the Savannah High School. Currently the Rumble is ranked as the 3rd best team in the ABA(over 80 teams ).

The San Francisco webb site lists the average height of the team at 6'-5". Only one player is listed under 6' and he is 5'-7". Three players are 6'-9". The average age of the team is 27.85.

Be sure to purchase your season ticket soon to receive a $50-$80 savings, depending on the total number of home games. You can contact the Storm at savstorm.com.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Leon Frazier


This month(16&17th) the Washington Wizards of the NBA invited 60 basketball players to attend their arena for a two day try out. Savannah Storm guard, Leon Frazier(#11) was one of the invites. Leon said they usually invite several hundred to try out. After the two day try out, the Wizards would sign one player to a 10 day contract.

Leon entered the try out with an injury to his leg which he injured at a Storm practice on Sunday, a week before the event. He was limited in his performance due to the injury and the Wizards will invite him back for another try out when he is healthy. Leon was home recovering and was not able to attend the Storm practice on Sunday.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Outdoor Practice


The Savannah Storm Professional Basketball team held practice Sunday(10-24-10) on an outdoor court at the Rec Center in Pooler.

The team worked on drills including an in-bounds play and scrimmaged half court. The team practiced for about an hour and half, before being stopped due to rain.

Reminiscence years ago of playing basketball on the playgrounds with Dave Downey and the guys on the courts in Illinois.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Storm Season Tickets


Basketball fans be sure and capitalize on the early bird special Savannah Storm season ticket sale before it expires in a few weeks. The cost for 16 home games for the season pass is $100.00, a savings of $60. A couple of more games could be added to the schedule which would save even more money.

The Storm players practiced for two hours Wednesday evening at the Rec. Center in Richmond Hills. The team worked on numerous drills, both offensive and defensive, and scrimmaged.

The Savannah Storm weekly television program can be seen Saturday evening at 6:00 pm on the CW Network, channel 13. For the fans who have High Definition cable channels, you can view the show on channel 435.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Storm Practice at Pooler(10-17-10)


The Savannah Storm Professional Basketball team practiced Sunday for three hours at the Recreational Center in Pooler. The team worked on fast break drills, a motion/pic offense drill and scrimmaged half court and full court. Coaches and the General Manager have been meeting with the players individually this month, to give each player an evaluation as to their progress since they joined the team. The team is making progress every week with their three practices a week schedule.


Thursday, October 14, 2010

Heather Friend, Host


The weekly Savannah Storm television program can be seen Saturday evening at 6:00pm on the CW Network on channel 13. The host this week is Heather Friend. Heather attended Savannah College of Art and Design from 2005 to 2009 and played on the volleyball team. This May Heather received her Masters Degree in Graphic Design at SCAD and she assists the 2010 volleyball team.

Wednesday evening(10-13-10) the Storm team practiced for two hours at the Recerational Center in Richmond Hills. The team worked on several fast break drills followed by scrimagging. Coaches Huisinga and Concepcion intruppted play on occasions to teach offensive/defensive tips.


Monday, October 11, 2010

Storm Practice@Pooler


The Savannah Storm practiced for three hours Sunday(10-10-10) at the Recreational Center in Pooler The team worked on three man fast break drill and five man fast break drill. The players dived into three teams and took turns scrimmaging against each other.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Storm's New TV Time


Basketball fans be sure to watch Storm basketball at its new time slot, Saturday evening at 6:00 pm on the CW Network on Channel 13.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Storm Debut Decenber 6th


Less than two months, the Savannah Storm professional basketball team, will play their home opener at Savannah High School Gym on Decenber 6, 2010. The opponent will be the the highly ranked San Francisco Rumble.

Fans can still take advantage of the early bird special season ticket price- the cost is $100 for 16 home games, a savings of $60. For further information, contact savstorm.com.

Wednesday evening the Storm practiced for two hours at the Gym on Timber Trail in Richmond Hills. The team worked on their fast break, offensive plays, and scrimaging.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Storm Practice(10-3-10)


Sunday morning from 9:00-12:00 the Savannah Storm held practice at the Recreational Center in Pooler. The team schrimaged and participated in defensive drills with coach Concepcion giving instructions on defensive techniques.

On the sideline during practice, trainner Todd Norris, kept busy treating players injuries-shown working on Mike's foot and ankle. Todd is a Certified Active Release Provider at Titus Sports Chiropractic.

Savannah Storm announced a new time for their weekly show, 'Fast Break", a look at the professional basketball team, the Savannah Storm. The show moves from Saturday at 11:00am to Saturday evening at 6:00pm on the CW Network on Channel 13.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Watch Fast Break Saturday


Savannah Storm General Manager, Ed DeVita, filming Haley Norris, who is the moderator on the show Saturday, "Fast Break", a look at the Professional Basketball team, The Savannah Storm. Watch the show Saturday at 11:00am on the CM Network on Channae 13.