For the fifth consecutive year, I had the pleasure of attending the Saint Louis Public Schools Scholar-Athlete Luncheon.
This is a can’t-miss event for me, because as you know, I’m a sucker for events that celebrate our young achievers. This particular luncheon honors the SLPS student-athletes that excel in sports while maintaining a 3.25 grade-point average.
What is beautiful about this event is that is seems to grow every year. This year’s event honored more than 500 student-athletes. I am one of 70 individuals in the community who serve as table role models for the event. Each role model is stationed at a table with a group of youngsters so we can share of wisdom with them and they can share their new-school knowledge with us geezers.
I had a great time breaking bread with a delightful group of freshmen at Table 31 from Northwest Academy of Law, McKinley Classical Leadership Academy and Metro.
The kids also received some very inspiring words from two guest speakers, for St. Louis Rams star wide receiver Isaac Bruce, and Khalia Collier, owner of the very successful St. Louis Surge of the Women’s Blue Chip Basketball League.
It was another successful and wonderful event. I would like to thank the SLPS administration and, in particular, Travis Brown for allowing me to be a small part in this special event for these deserving young people.
Scott Suggs earns D-League Special Award
Congratulations to former Washington High basketball star Scott Suggs, who was the recipient of the National Basketball D-League’s Jason Collier Award. The award goes to the player who best represents the ideals of character and conduct on and off the basketball court.
The 6’6” Suggs was also one of the league’s top performers while playing for the Raptors 905. Suggs started in 50 games, averaging 18 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists a game. He was also one of the top 3-point shooters in the D-League, shooting 41 percent from long distance.
Suggs was a former Mr. Show-Me Basketball after a stellar prep career at Washington High in 2008. He went on to enjoy a fine collegiate career at the University of Washington.
CBC Cadet Grade School Basketball Camp
Head coach Justin Tatum of CBC will held hosting the school’s Grade School Basketball Camp. The first session will be held from June 27-30. The second session will be from July 5-8. The camp will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each session will be $180 with $25 off for each additional family member. For more information call (314) 985-6056 or go to www.tatumcbcsummerbasketballcamp.com to print a registration form.
Dominique Dobbs to Lindenwood
Hazelwood Central basketball standout Dominique Dobbs recently signed with Lindenwood University. The 6’6” Dobbs averaged 16.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and two blocks a game in helping lead the Hawks to a Suburban XII North title and a Class 5 district championship. Dobbs was selected the Suburban XII North Conference Player of the Year.
