Forward Dwayne Brunson-Barton Community College

Around the rim: Wadleigh forwards Tyrie Orosco and Karim Rowson both plan on attending junior colleges, coach Mike Crump said. Orosco is set to go to Southeast Iowa Community College while Rowson expects to attend Barton Community College (Kan.), joining Cardozo forward Dwayne Brunson. … Cardozo guard Reynaldo (Junior) Walters will sign his National Letter of Intent with Norfolk State once the early signing period begins, he said. … Unhappy with his college options, Edison guard Ede Egharevba is “most likely” going to attend South Kent (Conn.) while teammate Stephen Nwaukoni isn’t quite certain where he will end up. The versatile 6-foot-8 forward has drawn interest from Southern Methodist and Iona, but may go the prep route, too, either at South Kent or Bridgton Academy in Maine.

Guard Reynaldo Walters-Norfolk State

Pace for Daily News: Cardozo #31 Dwayne Brunson – SNY Invitational Varsity Basketball game between Benjamin Cardozo and Rice High School held at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University on 1/30/10.

BY Mark Lelinwalla AND Ebenezer Samuel
DAILY NEWS SPORTS WRITERS

Cardozo has the size, talent, bench and regular-season experience needed to pass the final Judgment.

That’s why the Daily News is picking the top-seeded Cardozo Judges to defeat No. 2 Boys & Girls and win their first-ever PSAL boys basketball ‘AA’ title at Madison Square Garden on March 6.

Cardozo senior guard Reynaldo Walters looks to pass the ball at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY.
Photo by Philip Hall

Photo by: Denis Gostev

TRUE LIFE STORY: Coach Naclerio x Thomas Edison =Giving Back

Cardozo Judges last two scrimmages were against tough opponents Christ The King and Lincoln High School both schools played aggressive as expected but The Judges played up to the talent and came out with some wins from both match-ups. Coach Naclerio wasn’t so much worried about the wins just like previous scrimmages he’s more concerned with the season. The Judges had a two week gap before their season began, they worked hard academically and physically in preparation for their season. The first game of the season was away at Beach Channel, Ryan Rhoomes had 17pts and 12 rebounds to help The Judges to a 64-42 win. Cardozo’s home opener on Tuesday against Martin Van Buren wasn’t a walk in the park at the half Cardozo was up by 4. Despite Van Buren competitiveness Cardozo’s own mistakes gave Van Buren false hope of winning. Van Buren’s coach pulled his starting five a little too soon allowing The Judges their second win 65-45. “That was a good game we had to come out hard because that was our first home game, that’s a tough team they came out and played their best” says Chris Gayot.

Ryan Rhoomes for the lay-up vs. Martin Van Buren

Shelton, Reynaldo and Coach Naclerio in a quick huddle vs. Van Buren

Last night’s game away at Campus Magnet a 0-3 team to start the season came out pressing. Coach Granby’s squad ran hard and trapped Cardozo’s guards creating turnovers very early. The Judges caused their own unnecessary turnovers the first half of the game but at half time they were up a little over ten. Coaches Mike Blissett and Bruno Comatuccio made some key points at half time. Size was on Cardozo’s side Maquris Barnett, Dwayne Brunson and Ryan Rhoomes were no match for the much smaller Campus Magent Bull Dogs. The second half Dozo’s guards made adjustments and got all three big men into the game. Campus Magnet’s only super talent Sasha Clarida was denied the ball and without help from his teammates Cardozo was able to go up by thirty before the 4th quarter. Coach Naclerio said “Slowly but surly we just wore them down, our talent is too good for them, a couple of things we did coaching wise like jumping the guards and denying Clarida the ball helped”. Campus Magnet played so hard the first half they were winded by the start of the third quarter. “Our starters came out played hard, I came off the bench supported my team did what I needed to do. Our defense is getting better next game is Thomas Edison at Edison were going to review the scouting report and have a tough practice tomorrow” says Dwayne Brunson. The Judges never heisted to play their game despite bad calls by the refs The Judges went on to beat Campus Magnet 75-51.

Cardozo’s bench vs. Campus Magnet

Dwayne Brunson’s 3 pointer vs. Campus Magnet

Up next for The Judges an intense practice the next three days in preparation against some tough competitors. Cardozo is away at Thomas Edison, home vs. Flushing and away at rival Bayside. Cardozo Judges are currently 3-0 to start the season. . The New York City papers have Cardozo ranked #4 in PSAL Boys Basketball and #8 in the City. Standouts Shelton Mickell, Chris Gayot, Ryan Rhoomes, Dwayne Brunson, Marquis Barnett and Norfolk bound Reynaldo Walters are expected to bring their A game. No one on Naclerio’s team is a superstar the entire team is talented and when playing team basketball The Judges may have a good chance reaching their goal, the City Championship.

CARDOZO vs. CARDOZO IN BEACON MS 158

Maurice Wingate
NYCHoops.net Publisher

Queens AA 2009-2010 Standings

SCHOOL NAME

Flushing
Forest Hills
Bayside High School
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
Thomas Edison
Campus Magnet
Martin Van Buren
Beach Channel/Channel View H. S.