It was great hanging out with Coaches Goestenkors and Hughey at the Univeristy of Texas Elite Camp over the weekend. Talking basketball is what I love and it's always a pleasure in getting a different perspective from knowledgeable folks. I had a chance to see several talented players from the Houston area, including Brittany Branch and Kendall Shaw. I also caught up with some kids that it seems as if I've known forever.
Bellaire was a good high school girl's basketball program prior to 2oo4, making the playoffs the previous 6 years, however once Carla Cortigo enrolled, Bellaire became "BIG TIME" and off her accomplishments, it also became a school where some of the top girl's in HISD wanted to go. Point guard is listed in the dictionary as the guard who directs the team's offense from the point. Few have done it as well in Houston GBB, she was a treasure to watch. Smooth as silk, cunning and sly as a fox. Carla took the city by control and sent daggers to opposing teams and parents (lol) with some of her last second heroics as she almost took the Cards to state. It's funny what you can laugh about now, but nevertheless, I have to give this kid her props, she was the
"REAL DEAL"
I've been knowing Chelsea Bass since she was around 10 or 11 and watched her game evolve. She says she is making the necessary adjustments and looking forward to her freshman season.
Cokie Reed is and will always be one of my favorites on and off the court because like me, she keeps it real. Cokie had an outstanding freshman season last year after coming off a state champioship, along with being named to Parade's and Mc Donald's All American teams. This young ladies future is as bright as her smile.
The camp had around 175 kids in attendance. Coach G was all smiles after getting verbals from four players, including a highly touted Top 100 player, Ronisha Major, from the Class of 2011. Peyton Little, Class of 2012, and two of the top 2013 players in the state, Jada Terry and Candice Adams also gave verbals. Terry,who stands 6'3 is a gifted athlete with tremendous upside and "Miss Shoot The Lights Out" Adams who was not only Newcomer Of The Year in high school, but also MVP of a big Nike event held in Cincinnati a few weeks ago.
The Houston kids had fun and showed they can play with the "BIG GIRLS"
