Coach Butch McAdams’ 12 Greatest Mackin Players Ever

Mackin grad and former Maret coach James “Butch” McAdams names his all-time team from Mackin Catholic High School:

Top ten Mackin players 1. A. Carr, 2. A. Hunter,3 T. Little 4. B. Butler, 5. J. Dawkins 6. D. Williams 7. K. Herron 8. G. Williams 9. K. Payne 10.K. Black.

(that would be Austin Carr, Jo Jo Hunter, Tom Little, three-time All-Met Bill Butler, Johnny Dawkins, Duck Williams, Villanova’s second leading all-time scorer Keith Herron, Ballou transfer Garland Williams, Kenny Payne, and Kevin Black)

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Kevin Tatum of McKinley Tech

Can great ballhandling be taught, or is it innate? The DC area has produced more tha its share of proficient dribblers. Names such as George Leftwich, Larry Watson, Donnel Bullock, Kevin Tatum, Alphonso “The Magician ” Adair, Stacy Robinson, Ric “Purple” Eley, Mike Mundy, and Moocie Norris come to mind. Kevin Tatum, who played on the McKinley Tech teams that went undefeated in the Internigh in both 1968 and 1969, played with five All-Met teammates- Ernest Lewis, Randolph “Apple” Milam, Ronnie Hogue, Tim Bassett, and Michael Bossard. Not many playmakers can say that.

Kevin Tatum once said that he does not believe masterful ballhandling can be taught, he feels it is a gift. What other area ballplayers you recall, possessed this gift?

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Adrian Dantley Helped Tip Off Boston Shootout

DeMatha star mentioned in SLAM article on anniversary of the old Boston Shootout:

http://www.slamonline.com/online/college-hs/high-school/2011/12/boston-shootout-slam/

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Rodney McGruder Leads Kansas State

Former Archbishop Carroll star scores 28 in Kansas State’s 77-60 win over Long Beach State:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/mcgruders-28-help-kansas-state-topple-long-beach-state-77-60-to-win-diamond-head-classic/2011/12/26/gIQAUOmDIP_story.html

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Jeff Green Stays Positive

Celtic and Northwestern grad stays upbeat despite impending heart surgery:

http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/12/28/11/Celtics-Green-staying-positive-in-face-o/landing.html?blockID=634836&feedID=10140

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Jarret Jack Shines In Hornets’ First Game Sans Paul

Prince George’s County’s Jarret Jack scored 24 points, on 8-for-14 shooting, and added  six rebounds, six assists (against zero turnovers), three steals, and a block in New Orleans’ 97-90 exhibition win at Memphis. Chris who?

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Jeff Green Sidelined With Heart Condition

Northwestern High School grad Jeff Green is out for 2011-12 with an aortic aneurism which requires heart surgery. We wish him well.

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All Met Elite

Check out All-Met Elite’s homepage and blog:

http://all-metelite.blogspot.com/

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Archie Talley, Basketball Legend

Here’s an article on super scorer Archie Talley out of Central H.S.:

http://www.dcbasketball.com/

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Jo Jo Hunter is Coming Home

The parole board ruled in Jo’s favor, and he’ll be transitioning back to a welcoming support circle soon.

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