BABC Defends Home Court at Boston Shootout

New England Recruiting Report | Sunday, June 2nd, 2013

The 41st annual Boston Shootout honored one of the most storied traditions in all of New England basketball, with the host club BABC coming away with their latest championship, after holding off the New England Playaz in overtime of the finals.  

For those who couldn’t be at the Shelburne Community Center on Sunday, the dramatic final literally played out live over most twitter timelines.  Here’s a look back on the action as provided by live tweets from @BABCEvents, @TheBABC, @NE_Playaz, @BallasTV, @_ChrisBradley, @2eZGang, and others:

Championship game set: BABC vs NE Playaz #BostonShootout #AAUBasketball

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

.@thebabc is on a 7-0 run right now, with all 7 of those points scored by Bruce Brown. BABC leads, 14-7.

— Andy Deossa (@Andy_Deossa) June 2, 2013

Crew Ainge knocks down a trey for the Playaz, Tommy Mobley answers with a three of his own. BABC up 18-15.

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

NE Playaz big men Rueter and Pettway playing strong down low. 23-17 BABC with 4 minutes to go in the first half

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

Three-pointer by Bruce Brown gives BABC a 30-23 first half lead. Crew Ainge leads the Playaz with 10 points.

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

Crew ainge has a handful of turnovers but looks like the only guard who knows how to handle this Babc press for Playaz 30-23 Babc at half

— Sherwyn Cooper (@BallasTV) June 2, 2013

Terrance Mann playing pseudo pg and Bruce brown looks amazing scoringand getting into passing lanes on defense

— Sherwyn Cooper (@BallasTV) June 2, 2013

Tommy mobley a good pick up for this Babc team plays the jaylen Brantley/ Tyler Nelson roll and rarely misses

— Sherwyn Cooper (@BallasTV) June 2, 2013

Brendan Hill and Tyree Robinson really playing well together on the interior for BABC. They're up 36-23 now after a quick second half start.

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

Second half has been a defensive grind BABC 39 NE Playaz 29

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

Quick rally by Playaz lead by Crew Ainge BABC 41 NE Playaz 38

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

Jordan scurry hits a couple of clutch baskets Babc up 5 43 -38

— Sherwyn Cooper (@BallasTV) June 2, 2013

Really love the intensity Crew Ainge plays with. His energy has helped bring the Playaz within 3. 43-40 with 8:34 to go

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

Tommy Mobley and Tyree Weston trade threes, that's Mobleys third trey. 46-43 BABC

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

Folks we have a tie game here 46 all with five minutes to go

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

Weston drains a three on the wing puts the Playaz up by two with 3:40 to go

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

Christian Wilkins and 1 Babc back up 1 50-49

— Sherwyn Cooper (@BallasTV) June 2, 2013

Crew Ainge continues to impress fast break layup puts Playaz up by 1 with 2:30 to go

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

Terance Mann hits a three to tie the game at 53 with 2:00 to go.

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

Tommy Mobley's three at the buzzer gets tipped, falls short. We've got bonus basketball.

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

OVERTIME!

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

BABC strikes first as Terrance Mann makes an acrobatic move towards the hole

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

Bruce Brown is a highlight-reel waiting to happen.

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

BABC has locked up on defense down the stretch. They have a 58-53 lead with :32.3 to go in OT.

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

Heck of a play by Bruce Brown to block Crew Ainge's three attempt and retrieve the ball. He gets fouled, makes both. 60-53 BABC.

— Christian Bradley (@_ChrisBradley) June 2, 2013

NE Playaz held scoreless in OT and BABC wins it, 60-53. Bruce Brown led all scorers with 17 points. @babcevents @thebabc #BostonShootout

— Andy Deossa (@Andy_Deossa) June 2, 2013

Bruce Brown finishes with 17 points to lead all scorers. Crew Ainge played very solid leading the attack for the Playaz with 13

— BABC Events (@BABCEvents) June 2, 2013

As always @thebabc put on a first class tournament this weekend. Thank you for hosting and best of luck at Peach Jam!

— New England Playaz(@NE_Playaz) June 3, 2013