Record Makers @ B.A.B. Invitational

Last week, the Big Apple Basketball Invitational took place at Baruch College during the M.L.K. weekend. The competition between teams was fierce but there were also individual accolades made by more than a few who entered the B.A.B. record books for their accomplishments on the court. Most of those players were New Yorkers

"There were quite a few records added to the B.A.B. Invitational this year,” said Jason Curry, President and founder of the event. “It’s always good to see the bar raised by student-athletes every year and this season provided a lot of great individual and team play."

Assists:

Four players entered the record books in the assists department led by 5’11” point guard Brandon Jacobs ’17. In a win over Sacred Heart, the crafty L.I. Lutheran junior guard tied LuHi alumni Derek Klein (2009) with 9 assists. Jacobs now shares the second place record with Klein.

In a four way tie for fourth, C.J. Kelly ‘17 (Queens HS of Teaching), Aaron Walker ‘16 (Cardozo), Alani Moore (Friendship Charter) and Colby Simpson (Friends) each notched 8 assists during their respective games

The record was set by Jonny Flynn (2007) with 11 assists.

Scoring:

Albeit during a loss to L.I. Lutheran, Sacred Heart’s Mustapha Heron netted an astounding 41 points eclipsing such notables as Russ Smith and Dalton Pepper. His point totals earned him the number three spot under Sean Kilpatrick and Brandon Knight.

Rebounding:

Aundre Hyatt ’18 is only a sophomore but he’s already setting records. The wing from Archbishop Stepinac made his mark at the B.A.B. Invitational inhaling 17 rebounds versus Gilmore to enter into a tie with Devon Lamb (2007) for 5th place.

Davon Reed (2012) holds the record with 22 rebounds

Three-Point Goals:

Two players enter the record books in the long-ball department as Myles Powell (South Kent) and Mikell Watkins (Word of God) tied for third place with 5 treys each. The record is held by Justin Sofman who netted eight trifectas (2006)