[flamesbball84]

makes him look a lot older than that pic where he has the floppy hair with braces - he looked 14 at the oldest in that pic - so older is more than a good thing in his case.

[Hold My Own]

That last picture makes the future of LU basketball look really really good.....People had doubts we'd be able to land both....but we did....Great to be a Flame

[jinxy]

He look like Todd Billet that used to play for UVA

[Sly Fox]

Clearly the hyphen is causing some confusion ...

John Caleb-Sanders PG/SG 6-0, 170
2010, Houston/H.C.Y.A., Committed to Liberty

This scoring point guard, who also shoots the ball well enough to play the shooting guard position, is a headache for opposing defenses. Caleb-Sanders is a tough, fearless competitor. He pushes the ball in transition on the pass or dribble and is a threat to take it coast to coast if the defense can't get him under control. Caleb-Sanders does a great job finishing in the lane for his size. He is strong enough to power through contact or hit the short jumper over taller defenders. He also knocks down open shots with regularity and without hesitation. He is a terrific drive, draw and kick passer and he can also slow down and run half-court offense. Caleb-Sanders has an excellent basketball IQ and great feel for the game. At times, he leaves his feet to pass, which makes him charge prone. Overall, this young man is a terrific all-around performer and plays the guard position like a crafty veteran.

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[TDDance234]

Clearly the hyphen is causing some confusion ...

John Caleb-Sanders PG/SG 6-0, 170
2010, Houston/H.C.Y.A., Committed to Liberty

This scoring point guard, who also shoots the ball well enough to play the shooting guard position, is a headache for opposing defenses. Caleb-Sanders is a tough, fearless competitor. He pushes the ball in transition on the pass or dribble and is a threat to take it coast to coast if the defense can't get him under control. Caleb-Sanders does a great job finishing in the lane for his size. He is strong enough to power through contact or hit the short jumper over taller defenders. He also knocks down open shots with regularity and without hesitation. He is a terrific drive, draw and kick passer and he can also slow down and run half-court offense. Caleb-Sanders has an excellent basketball IQ and great feel for the game. At times, he leaves his feet to pass, which makes him charge prone. Overall, this young man is a terrific all-around performer and plays the guard position like a crafty veteran.

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Having Jesse and John-Caleb is going to be a tremendous advantage. We shouldn't miss a beat when either one of these guys is on the floor.

[ballah09]

ESPN now rates him a 86

October, 2009: This scoring point guard who also shoots the ball well enough to play the shooting guard position is a headache for opposing defenses. Sanders is a tough fearless competitor that competes on both ends of the floor. He pushes the ball in transition on the pass or dribble and is a threat to take it coast to coast if the defense can't get him under control. Sanders does a great job finishing in the lane for his size. He is strong enough to power through contact or hit the short jumper over taller defenders. He also knocks down open shots with regularity and without hesitation. He is a terrific drive, draw and kick passer and he can also slow down and run half court offense. Sanders has an excellent basketball IQ and great feel for the game. At times he leaves his feet to pass which makes him charge prone but overall this young man is a terrific all a round performer and plays the guard position like a crafty veteran.

[Hold My Own]

What was he rated?

[ballah09]

What was he rated?

82

[PAmedic]

that's what an LU commit will do to ya

[jcmanson]

He injured his foot and may miss his entire senior season

[LUconn]

Was it a break? Sounds familiar.

[SuperJon]

He's been in a boot since like November.

[Sly Fox]

Apparently Stephen is still playing for HCYA sporadically. Hopefully I can see these guys soon. I was planning on going to their game tomorrow night before I was enlisted to be a spokesman for our neighborhood at a school board meeting (ugh) and their last game in town this month is Friday up against my son's game.



They play twice in Houston next month. Hopefully by then I'll make it and JC will be back playing.

[jcmanson]

It's a little disheartening/worrying to see both of these guys not playing/playing on a limited basis.

I don't know what's gotten into me today with the "/'s"

[SumItUp]

I was hoping to go watch HCYA play next Thursday-Saturday. Sly, can you find out if they either John Caleb or Stephen will be playing? Is it confirmed that John Caleb is out for the year?

[Sly Fox]

Last I heard it wasn't certain when JC would be back.

As for Stephen, I have no idea. But the following is on the HCYA website:

contact Mike Decker at hcasouth@earthlink.net or (281) 492-0227

Our first HCYA Sports Day of 2010 this past Friday was cancelled due to a hard freeze which knocked out the athletic complex's furnace. Yeah, we don't handle cold very well down here in Houston.

[Sly Fox]

An update from SumItUp country this week ...

The Warriors played with John Caleb Sanders, who was to have made his fourth appearance in the tournament. Sanders will miss the tournament because of an injury. He had a chance to be the only player in the history of the Shortgrass to make the all-tournament team four times.

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Stephen Baird wasn't in the box score either. But then again I don't see Stephen driving all the way up to play in the land of Dirt Burglars if JC wasn't suiting up.

I was at HCYA yesterday but everyone who had info on the basketball team were all up at this tournament.

[olldflame]

Injuries happen. Certainly hope JC makes a full recovery before next fall. The Baird situation is kind of frustrating from the viewpoint of an LU fan. I can't see how it is a good thing for him to be playing "sporadically". I can also see where the 3 hour trip to Houston might be a major obstacle, and if that's the case maybe he should be playing somewhere closer to home. Considering that these 2 kids are currently our entire 2010 recruiting class, it's a little worrysome.

[Sly Fox]

John Caleb makes his return to the court for HCYA tonight. I had planned to be at the game with my son after his game, but my wife has a meeting that ruined my plans. Oh well. The good news is that he is back on the court.

[Sly Fox]

John Caleb's line tonight:

• 29 Points
  10 Assists
  8 Rebounds

I guess his health issues are behind him.

[Cider Jim]

[jcmanson]

John Caleb's line tonight:

• 29 Points
  10 Assists
  8 Rebounds

I guess his health issues are behind him.

Just as advertised - like Jesse but a better scorer

[olldflame]

Great to see he is healthy again. Do you know who the opponent was Sly? I know HCYA plays a lot of tough public schools, but not exclusively. Now that JC is back in action, hopefully Baird will be able to join him for at least a few games.

[jcmanson]

Now that JC is back in action, hopefully Baird will be able to join him for at least a few games.

As far as I know, it's not going to happen which is rather unfortunate.

[Sly Fox]

They were playing a decent private school that has one kid who is potentially DI material.