The Grand MaMa's have fallen to 1-7 after their 50-66 loss to Panini's this past Monday. To add insult to injury, guard Chuck Caldwell was hurt in the game prior, a 46-54 loss to We Get Buckets.
Caldwell's injury occurred during a fast break layup. Caldwell was wrapped up from behind by an opposing player and came down awkwardly on his heel, which the team would later find to be fractured. He will be out for the remainder of the fall season and will likely not be able to suit up again until January or February.
The Grand MaMa's have started searching for help for the upcoming winter season with the knowledge that Caldwell will be out for an extended period of time.
Player-coach Kerry Hunter has now seen action in two games, posting three points and two rebounds in limited minutes this past Monday.
The MaMa's have been unable to find any kind of rhythm this fall season, having their worst showing in their organizations history. If there was anything positive to take away from this past Monday's game, it was that the team was easily outmatched athletically, but found ways to stay in the game until Panini's was forced to use their speed in a full court press, that created turnovers. It was the first time that the Grand MaMa's have seen any kind of pressure of that nature all year, and it showed.
Though they beat the press on occasion, Panini's speed proved to be too much as the achilles heel of the good guys, turnovers, came to bite them again. The press created a lot of rushed passes, bad full court passes, and poorly timed passes in general that helped Panini's keep the lead for good in the second half.
Kevin Morgan was the best player on the floor for the Grand MaMa's scoring 20 points and grabbing seven rebounds. He was 3 of 4 from three point range and 5 of 9 from two.
The team will face Coke Boys this coming Monday at 9:05. The Grand MaMa's lost to Coke Boys earlier in the year 57-67.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Grand MaMa's Still Trying to Find Identity in 59-46 Loss
The Grand MaMa's haven fallen to 1-4 after their 59-46 loss to Tylers last night in the Brunswick Mens Rec League.
The tale of the tape includes turnovers, poor three point shooting, and a bad fast-break defense.
The MaMa's stayed close during the first half of play, but a short run by Tylers at the end of the half pushed their lead to seven, 32-25. The MaMa's would get no closer.
During the second half the MaMa's attempted to use their size. This was the first game this season where they had a larger front court than the opposition. New faces Matt Eberwein and Kevin Morgan benefited from the inside-out approach, totaling 29 points and 17 rebounds between the two. Eberwein has moved his rebounding average to over 10 boards a game (10.4). Morgan led the team with 19 points.
Though throwing the ball inside is something the team isn't quite as used to during their normal jump shooting, attack the basket offensive approach. During a few moments with the ball in the post, the movement would be stagnant, with no cuts to the basket, leaving the post player to force shots or to try and create something on their own. These moments usually led to turnovers and easy baskets on the other end.
The MaMa's could also only manage a 21% outing from three point range, which derailed their offense on a few occasions. The team is only shooting 27% from there this season and will need to move away from the three during games where the shots are not falling.
The team seems to want to utilize the inside-out approach more often going forward, especially against teams like last nights; under-sized. Being able to find a solid post presence, especially with the size the team now possesses, will likely benefit the team in more ways than one. Not only will Eberwein and Morgan be able to use their skills close to the basket, but with more strong cuts to the basket, and a more inside-out look, the three point shooters will have more space and more easy layups will be had.
The time of the Grand MaMa's next game was not available at the time of this article.
The tale of the tape includes turnovers, poor three point shooting, and a bad fast-break defense.
The MaMa's stayed close during the first half of play, but a short run by Tylers at the end of the half pushed their lead to seven, 32-25. The MaMa's would get no closer.
During the second half the MaMa's attempted to use their size. This was the first game this season where they had a larger front court than the opposition. New faces Matt Eberwein and Kevin Morgan benefited from the inside-out approach, totaling 29 points and 17 rebounds between the two. Eberwein has moved his rebounding average to over 10 boards a game (10.4). Morgan led the team with 19 points.
Though throwing the ball inside is something the team isn't quite as used to during their normal jump shooting, attack the basket offensive approach. During a few moments with the ball in the post, the movement would be stagnant, with no cuts to the basket, leaving the post player to force shots or to try and create something on their own. These moments usually led to turnovers and easy baskets on the other end.
The MaMa's could also only manage a 21% outing from three point range, which derailed their offense on a few occasions. The team is only shooting 27% from there this season and will need to move away from the three during games where the shots are not falling.
The team seems to want to utilize the inside-out approach more often going forward, especially against teams like last nights; under-sized. Being able to find a solid post presence, especially with the size the team now possesses, will likely benefit the team in more ways than one. Not only will Eberwein and Morgan be able to use their skills close to the basket, but with more strong cuts to the basket, and a more inside-out look, the three point shooters will have more space and more easy layups will be had.
The time of the Grand MaMa's next game was not available at the time of this article.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Grand MaMa's Suffer Second Largest Loss in Organizations History
Back in 2010, when the now Grand MaMa's were the Reignmakers, the team lost their opening divisional-placement game by 27 points to Young and Reckless 59-32.
The team combined to shoot 8% from three point range, only made 14 total shots on the night (25%) and scored only 12 points in the second half. Only two members of this year team were playing that day as Brandon Hunter (5/23 from the floor) led the team that night with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Fast forward almost four years later.
The Grand MaMa's (1-3) fall to The Family by 26, losing 72-46.
The numbers from the two games are extremely similar as the team only shot 18% (6/34) from three and 26% (19/72) total for the game. The MaMa's could only put up 15 points in a second half where shots within 5 feet of the basket seemingly rolled off the rim all night long.
The Family spread the game out early, scoring 24 of their 39 points in the first half off of three pointers and truly never looked back; they totaled half of their points from beyond the arc spreading the Grand MaMa's 2-3 as thin as they could.
On the offensive end, the Grand MaMa's had a fairly balanced scoring attack, point total wise, with Brandon Hunter leading the team with 12 (7 rebounds), followed by Kevin Morgan with 11, Jason Hunter with 9, and Matt Eberwein with 8 (11 rebounds). Andy Kempf (4 points, 11 rebounds) and Chuck Caldwell (2 points) rounded out the scoring effort that was never going to be enough on this evening.
There were some positives to take from the game, though you have to dig a little. The team is starting to hit the glass harder as a unit, grabbing 41 rebounds. Eberwein and Kempf are closing in on averaging 10 rebounds a game, though only through four games, and Chuck Caldwell is nearly 3 rebounds a game(3.8) over his career total (1.9). The Grand MaMa's will also likely never face a team quite as talented as The Family for the rest of the fall season and even throughout its upcoming winter season. The Family has been a staple in the Brunswick Rec League Upper Division, routinely finishing at the top of the standings there for the past few seasons. The Grand MaMa's have finished near the top of their division respectively, but in the League's Lower Division.
The Grand MaMa's are also still a bit slim when it comes to their overall roster numbers as Kyle Komer, Justin Woo, and Brent Hunter were all absent from this nights contest. Woo and Hunter will likely be out the entire fall. Player-coach Kerry Hunter has yet to dress for a contest this season.
The Grand MaMa's will look to bounce back next Monday. Time for their game has not been disclosed at the time of this article.
The team combined to shoot 8% from three point range, only made 14 total shots on the night (25%) and scored only 12 points in the second half. Only two members of this year team were playing that day as Brandon Hunter (5/23 from the floor) led the team that night with 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Fast forward almost four years later.
The Grand MaMa's (1-3) fall to The Family by 26, losing 72-46.
The numbers from the two games are extremely similar as the team only shot 18% (6/34) from three and 26% (19/72) total for the game. The MaMa's could only put up 15 points in a second half where shots within 5 feet of the basket seemingly rolled off the rim all night long.
The Family spread the game out early, scoring 24 of their 39 points in the first half off of three pointers and truly never looked back; they totaled half of their points from beyond the arc spreading the Grand MaMa's 2-3 as thin as they could.
On the offensive end, the Grand MaMa's had a fairly balanced scoring attack, point total wise, with Brandon Hunter leading the team with 12 (7 rebounds), followed by Kevin Morgan with 11, Jason Hunter with 9, and Matt Eberwein with 8 (11 rebounds). Andy Kempf (4 points, 11 rebounds) and Chuck Caldwell (2 points) rounded out the scoring effort that was never going to be enough on this evening.
There were some positives to take from the game, though you have to dig a little. The team is starting to hit the glass harder as a unit, grabbing 41 rebounds. Eberwein and Kempf are closing in on averaging 10 rebounds a game, though only through four games, and Chuck Caldwell is nearly 3 rebounds a game(3.8) over his career total (1.9). The Grand MaMa's will also likely never face a team quite as talented as The Family for the rest of the fall season and even throughout its upcoming winter season. The Family has been a staple in the Brunswick Rec League Upper Division, routinely finishing at the top of the standings there for the past few seasons. The Grand MaMa's have finished near the top of their division respectively, but in the League's Lower Division.
The Grand MaMa's are also still a bit slim when it comes to their overall roster numbers as Kyle Komer, Justin Woo, and Brent Hunter were all absent from this nights contest. Woo and Hunter will likely be out the entire fall. Player-coach Kerry Hunter has yet to dress for a contest this season.
The Grand MaMa's will look to bounce back next Monday. Time for their game has not been disclosed at the time of this article.
Friday, October 3, 2014
The Grand MaMa's Score Their First Win
With a large scoring output, The Grand MaMa's (1-2) defeated Long Shots by nearly 30 points this past Monday, 76-50.
The MaMa's had three players in double figures, Brandon Hunter (24), Kevin Morgan (20), and Jason Hunter (17). Brandon Hunter added ten rebounds for the first double-double of the teams season. Morgan and the oldest Hunter sibling combined to shoot 4 of 10 from three point range and 10 of 15 from inside the arc.
Matt Eberwein (8 points) and Andy Kempf hit the glass hard totaling 12 and 10 rebounds respectively.
Chuck Caldwell added seven points and four rebounds as the Grand MaMa's shot 47% from two point range as a team.
The good guys led by only 8 points headed into the half, but as they have in the past, opened it up in the second, outscoring the Long Shots 44-26. They constantly found open shot underneath and behind the defense of their opposition resulting in layups and uncontested baskets. The 2-3 zone worked to perfection as the MaMa's held the Long Shots to only 5 three pointers.
The Grand MaMa's will take on their toughest opponent to date facing The Family this coming Monday at 8:10.
The MaMa's had three players in double figures, Brandon Hunter (24), Kevin Morgan (20), and Jason Hunter (17). Brandon Hunter added ten rebounds for the first double-double of the teams season. Morgan and the oldest Hunter sibling combined to shoot 4 of 10 from three point range and 10 of 15 from inside the arc.
Matt Eberwein (8 points) and Andy Kempf hit the glass hard totaling 12 and 10 rebounds respectively.
Chuck Caldwell added seven points and four rebounds as the Grand MaMa's shot 47% from two point range as a team.
The good guys led by only 8 points headed into the half, but as they have in the past, opened it up in the second, outscoring the Long Shots 44-26. They constantly found open shot underneath and behind the defense of their opposition resulting in layups and uncontested baskets. The 2-3 zone worked to perfection as the MaMa's held the Long Shots to only 5 three pointers.
The Grand MaMa's will take on their toughest opponent to date facing The Family this coming Monday at 8:10.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Career Milestones Outlook
After completing final career statistics up to and including the Human Highlight Reels season, there are a few players with a few milestones that have been made and will be looking to make this upcoming season.
Note: The totals for the first two games of the Grand MaMa's season has not been included.
Brandon Hunter
Jason Hunter
Andy Kempf
Kerry Hunter
Kyle Komer
Organizational Statistics
Note: The totals for the first two games of the Grand MaMa's season has not been included.
Brandon Hunter
- Eclipsed 1000 career three-pointers attempted
- Needs only 100 points to total 2000 for his career
- Needs only 9 games to total 100 for his career
- Closing in on 1000 career rebounds with 702 (had 219 last season)
Jason Hunter
- Closing in on 1000 total shots for his career (909)
- Needs 9 more free throws to total 100 for his career
- Needs 98 more points to total 1000 for his career
- Will likely total more than 500 field goals (436) and three-point attempts (473) after this season
Andy Kempf
- Needs 82 more field goal attempts to reach 500
- Only 48 shot attempts from reaching 500 for his career
- Needs 22 more free throws to reach 100 for his career
- 78 points away from 500 total
- Closing in on the career 1000 rebounds mark with 745 (he totaled over 300 last season)
Kerry Hunter
- 39 shot attempts away from 500 total for his career
- Needs only 23 rebounds for reach 500 for his career
Kyle Komer
- Needs 29 points to total 500 for his career
Organizational Statistics
- 91 total games played
- FG - 1393/3229 - 43%
- 3P - 666/2167 - 31%
- Total - 2059/5396 - 38%
- FT - 601/960 - 63% (only 40 more to total 1000 team career free throws)
- 5412 points - 59.5 points per game
- 3089 rebounds - 33.9 rebounds per game
We will keep you updated on when and where career statistics are surpassed.
The team will take on Long Shots this coming Monday at 7:20.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Grand MaMa's Filling Out Roster, Fall to 0-2
The Grand MaMa's started out on the right foot even before the game started.
Being able to dress more than 5 guys has been an issue for the team throughout their years, no matter what the name. On this night however, 6 guys would give it a go.
Newly acquired Kevin Morgan made his debut for the MaMa's, scoring 4 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.
The team is still moving forward with identifying a team chemistry. Having 8-10 guys on the roster, though rarely suiting them all up at once, has the team working on team chemistry night in and night out.
Still unavailable for this past Mondays 57-67 loss to Coke Boys include Kyle Komer, Justin Woo, Brent Hunter, and Kerry Hunter.
As for the contest, both Brandon and Jason Hunter led the team with 16 points a piece and Matt Eberwein (6 points) led the team with 8 rebounds. Though the team could only muster 23 total rebounds on the night as the Coke Boys athleticism and height proved to be too much for the Grand MaMa's.
The team shot fairly well from three, hitting on 39% (11/28) of their attempts from long range; Chuck Caldwell was 75% from there (3/4). Yet the team only shot 40% inside the arc and struggled to find any space inside as every shot was contested by the length of the Coke Boys big men. The Grand MaMa's shot 40% (21/53) total for the game.
The good guys will look forward to next Monday in search for their first win of the shortened fall season.
Time of the game was not available at the time of this writing.
Being able to dress more than 5 guys has been an issue for the team throughout their years, no matter what the name. On this night however, 6 guys would give it a go.
Newly acquired Kevin Morgan made his debut for the MaMa's, scoring 4 points and grabbing 5 rebounds.
The team is still moving forward with identifying a team chemistry. Having 8-10 guys on the roster, though rarely suiting them all up at once, has the team working on team chemistry night in and night out.
Still unavailable for this past Mondays 57-67 loss to Coke Boys include Kyle Komer, Justin Woo, Brent Hunter, and Kerry Hunter.
As for the contest, both Brandon and Jason Hunter led the team with 16 points a piece and Matt Eberwein (6 points) led the team with 8 rebounds. Though the team could only muster 23 total rebounds on the night as the Coke Boys athleticism and height proved to be too much for the Grand MaMa's.
The team shot fairly well from three, hitting on 39% (11/28) of their attempts from long range; Chuck Caldwell was 75% from there (3/4). Yet the team only shot 40% inside the arc and struggled to find any space inside as every shot was contested by the length of the Coke Boys big men. The Grand MaMa's shot 40% (21/53) total for the game.
The good guys will look forward to next Monday in search for their first win of the shortened fall season.
Time of the game was not available at the time of this writing.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Season Preview - Grand MaMa's Fall in Fall Season Opener
Another new season; another new outfit; another new team; same goal.
The new-look Grand MaMa's have their sights set on a championship run this coming Winter. A goal that has been part of the organization since their inaugural season a mere 5 years ago.
Many of the same faces are back from a year ago and years past, along with some new arrivals.
Brandon Hunter, who leads the organization in scoring (21.2) is back after leading the team in scoring (20.4 ppg) and field goal percentage (49%) last winter.
Jason Hunter (10.4 ppg), Andy Kempf (11.9 rpg), Chuck Caldwell (8.2 ppg), Kyle Komer (8.5 ppg), and Justin Woo (6 ppg) also return for the Grand MaMa's.
Big man Kerry Hunter has moved farther away from seeing the floor, though has not escaped it entirely. The veteran center has transitioned to a "player-coach" role this season, which gives Hunter the option to only play when needed. He averaged just over 6 points and nearly 6 rebounds last season in 13 games.
Two new faces you will see this season include Matt Eberwein and Kevin Morgan. Both join the GMM's after not playing in the Brunswick Men's Rec League last season and look to not only bring height, but athleticism, another scoring punch, and toughness to a team that needs a little of it all.
Check back here weekly as the Fall Season is getting underway. The Grand MaMa's organization will use this season as a team-building couple of months to prepare themselves for another championship run this winter.
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Grand MaMa's Come Up Short in Fall Opener
A too familiar occurrence happened this past Monday night for the new-look Grand MaMa's; they only had 5 guys to dress in their 55-67 loss to Paninis.
With Kyle Komer (undisclosed), Kevin Morgan (illness), Kerry Hunter (back), and Justin Woo (not available for the fall season) not able to go the GMM's set out against a larger, more athletic Paninis with no subs and a new face to build into their team chemistry.
Matt Eberwein showed that he will be a valuable part of this organization down the road as he totaled a near double-double with 11 points and 8 rebounds in his first contest for the teal and purple (though the new team jerseys are not available as of yet, the team went with last years red and yellow attire), shooting 50% from the floor.
Brandon Hunter led the team with 19 points, Jason Hunter followed with 18, but the two combined to only shoot 7 of 24 from beyond the arc (29%). Andy Kempf (4 points, 6 rebounds) and Chuck Caldwell (3 points, 6 rebounds) could only muster so much as Paninis rotated players in and out all evening.
The Grand MaMa's closed the gap to within 10 late in the second half after trailing by more than 20 early on, but could get no closer as the speed and athleticism of the opposition just proved to be too much.
The Grand MaMa's will look to bounce back next Monday. The time of the game has yet to be disclosed at the time of this article.
The new-look Grand MaMa's have their sights set on a championship run this coming Winter. A goal that has been part of the organization since their inaugural season a mere 5 years ago.
Many of the same faces are back from a year ago and years past, along with some new arrivals.
Brandon Hunter, who leads the organization in scoring (21.2) is back after leading the team in scoring (20.4 ppg) and field goal percentage (49%) last winter.
Jason Hunter (10.4 ppg), Andy Kempf (11.9 rpg), Chuck Caldwell (8.2 ppg), Kyle Komer (8.5 ppg), and Justin Woo (6 ppg) also return for the Grand MaMa's.
Big man Kerry Hunter has moved farther away from seeing the floor, though has not escaped it entirely. The veteran center has transitioned to a "player-coach" role this season, which gives Hunter the option to only play when needed. He averaged just over 6 points and nearly 6 rebounds last season in 13 games.
Two new faces you will see this season include Matt Eberwein and Kevin Morgan. Both join the GMM's after not playing in the Brunswick Men's Rec League last season and look to not only bring height, but athleticism, another scoring punch, and toughness to a team that needs a little of it all.
Check back here weekly as the Fall Season is getting underway. The Grand MaMa's organization will use this season as a team-building couple of months to prepare themselves for another championship run this winter.
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Grand MaMa's Come Up Short in Fall Opener
A too familiar occurrence happened this past Monday night for the new-look Grand MaMa's; they only had 5 guys to dress in their 55-67 loss to Paninis.
With Kyle Komer (undisclosed), Kevin Morgan (illness), Kerry Hunter (back), and Justin Woo (not available for the fall season) not able to go the GMM's set out against a larger, more athletic Paninis with no subs and a new face to build into their team chemistry.
Matt Eberwein showed that he will be a valuable part of this organization down the road as he totaled a near double-double with 11 points and 8 rebounds in his first contest for the teal and purple (though the new team jerseys are not available as of yet, the team went with last years red and yellow attire), shooting 50% from the floor.
Brandon Hunter led the team with 19 points, Jason Hunter followed with 18, but the two combined to only shoot 7 of 24 from beyond the arc (29%). Andy Kempf (4 points, 6 rebounds) and Chuck Caldwell (3 points, 6 rebounds) could only muster so much as Paninis rotated players in and out all evening.
The Grand MaMa's closed the gap to within 10 late in the second half after trailing by more than 20 early on, but could get no closer as the speed and athleticism of the opposition just proved to be too much.
The Grand MaMa's will look to bounce back next Monday. The time of the game has yet to be disclosed at the time of this article.
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