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A Rams' basketball program getting better every day u By SAM DAVIS The Chronicle Sports Editor Every day now, it seems, Winston Salem State's basketball program gets into better shape. There are a couple of reasons for this development. First of all, the Rams are working hard to get into condition for the upcoming basketball season. Official practice doesn t begin until Oct. 15, but members of the team are hitting the track bright and early , each morning to put themselves in top physical condition. Secondly, the Rams are continuing to acquire top talent to upgrade the pro gram. Coach Sam Hanger recently announced the acquisi tion of Tyson Waterman, who led Winthrop University's Division I team in scor ing last sea son. Waterman, a native of Hemingway, S.C., was considered one of the top 100 players in the country as a high school season. However, after encountering acad emic difficulties at Winthrop he decided to look elsewhere for an opportunity to play elsewhere. Waterman averaged 15.6 points per game last season and was named to the Big South's second team All-Conference squad as a sophomore. As a freshman, Waterman was named the league's Newcomer of the Year. "We just happened to stumble up on him," Hanger said. "He got himself into a little problem and was looking for some where to go." WSSU was the beneficiary of good luck in this situation. Trevor Redfearn, who has also matriculated to WSSU, informed Hanger of Waterman's situation and Hanger followed up by following the correct procedure for signing transfers from Division I programs. "We faxed the school's athletic director and got permission to talk with him and then we offered him an opportunity," Hanger said. Waterman, who attended Sanford Prep, decided to attend WSSU because he will be forced to sit out only one semester. Had he gone to another Division I pro gram he would have been out at least 1 1/2 seasons. "He will be available to us the second semester," Hanger said. "I don't know whether we're going to use him or let him sit out and have two years left. But he does give us more depth at the point." Redfearn will also provide depth for the Rams' program. Redfearn transferred infb WSSU from Genesse Junior College in New York. He played for Bill Van Gundy, the father of New York Knicks Coach Jeff Van Gundy. "Trevor is a solid kid," Hanger said. "We feel fortunate to have him." Hanger said his class of recruits will likely push the Rams to another level. They include Tyrone Thomas, a 6-1 shoot ing guard from Baltimore, who Hanger said is "the real deal". Coach Sam Hangar Modern Chevy's Hoop D Do set to hit the streets of Winston Salem in October , It's all about simultaneous hoops action and hav ing a good time at the Modern Chevy Hoop D Do in Downtown Winston-Salem on Oct. Modern Chevy Hoop D Do will transform Modern Chevrolet's parking lot and downtown streets into a basketball fantasy land for players and spectators to enjoy. Modern Hoop D Do offers divi sions for everyone from the totally uncoordinated to the talented, experienced basketball player. "Modern Hoop D Do will have something for everyone during the weekend," says Rob Fowler of Modern Chevrolet, "The key to our tournament 's success is the carnival atmosphere, exciting events and matching of teams." Some 7,500 ball players and 8,000 spectators are expected for the Winston-Salem event. Tournament divisions range from top competition ( Top gun) to relaxed basketball fun (couch potato). Top Gun winners get a chance to advance to Orlando for the Southeast regionals. Then winner there advances to the Final Four which is part of an NC Sports Special. In addition to the basketball courts dedicated to tournament play, the event also will feature various "off the court" special events for all ages. Events include the Converse 9" Power Slam, * ' Eastwinds Destination Shootout, Shoppers Paradise Free Throw, Lowes Foods 10' dunk and Bojangles Speed of Light Challenge. Tournament registration deadline is Friday September 26, and entry forms are available at Modern dealerships, Lowes Foods and Local Pizza Hut stores. The entry fee of $98 per team (or 110 Top gun Division) guarantees each team at least three sched uled games. Spectator admission is free and the hoops action takes place from 9am-6pm on Sunday. For more information, call the Hoops Hot Line (910) 774 8710. Forsyth County Junior Vanity Football Standings Otter ...24) * * j < East Forsyth 20 K m if MmtlUnr 1*0 j; North Fbrsyth 4-1 i! ReynoHa .1-1 ^ RWftrtylk jM \ tattai JM j On M lifaai-r i liitlilir' REPORT YOUR SCORES! Call Sam Davis 722-8624 I I :| The Chronicle would like to include the scores and results from all Junior I Varsity, Pop Warner and Youth League Sports in Forsyth County, Greensboro ? ;| and High Point. We need the support of coaches, parents and volunteers to I .1 accomplish this end. ? I In order to have your results and summaries printed in the upcoming week, | you must have your results turned in by Monday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. Please I ? | use the following form to send in your results. Thank you. | ?? ? :? Sport I I Name of Team | _ Coach's Name . ? I Telephone No. | Final Score of Game a ; I Winner I Loser I Scoring Summary I N , I I I Highlights of Game ? I r | I =E=E==E=E=EzzEEzE==E===zE==E=i===zzzEE=zE I ; _ Coach's Comments . ^ ? Next Game vs I Next Game At I ? Please feel free to make copies of this form for future sporting events. You I f I may fax you results to: Sport Dept., The Chronicle, 723-9173 or bring them by I | j^ur offices at 617 N. Liberty St. in Winston-Salem. < liLl Hillcrest I fl Furniture Furnishing Homes Since 1962 Looking For The 'rl Real Thing? I I Relax...You've I Found It... II 100% Genuine fl Leather Sofas I Starting At $799 I a :t -i-i - ? | nviiuur/ier in ? Black 505 N. Liberty Street iS,""' Winston-Salem, NC Other Colors Available Through Special Order I ? Financing Available With Approved Credit 910-725-5082 * Discounts I Personal, Friendly Service FREE Delivery! ?_ __ ?. ???J.., (Corner of Fifth and Liberty, near the new Transit Center) Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm - Closed Wednesday TEEN COURT TRAINING SEPTEMBER 16,1997 . k wr Training for Teen Court Volunteers will be held on Tuesday', September 16, 1997, in the Hall of Justice on the fourth floor. The training will begin at 5:30 and conclude at 8:00. Adults . and teens will be trained for bailiffs, clerks, jurors, and teen attorneys. There will also be a training for attorneys wishing to train as presiding judges. ? 1 For information on Teen Court, call 724-9923, ask for Mr. James L. Blackburn or Ms. Keller Parker T '"tf* ' * V" ?
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