Game Recap & Stats (KC Sizzlers 8-7)
Game #15 - March 5, 2022
Missouri Capitals - 80
KC Sizzlers - 128
Game #14 - February 20, 2022
Missouri Capitals - 77
KC Sizzlers - 110
Coach Thompson says that the team played its best , complete game of the season, putting it together both on the offensive and defensive ends of the court. Everyone got involved even taking a couple of defensive charges which makes things easier as a team. It was such a joy to see everyone playing with and for each other. My hopes are that we use this momentum to finsih out the season and the playoffs, states Coach.
Game #13 - February 19, 2022
St. Louis Spirits - 138
KC Sizzlers - 100
Game # 12 - February 12, 2022
River City Gamblers - 134
KC Sizzlers - 125
After falling behind early with a sluggish start and poor teamwork, the Sizzlers fought back hard in the second half only to lose by nine points.
Coach Thompson said that the final outcome looked pretty good after being down close to 30 points, a hole that we should have never dug for ourselves.
Coach continues with, “a game like this simply shows our youthfulness and immaturity and should not be taking place at this stage of the season”. I am beyond frustrated with a couple of guys, especially one that is supposed to be our leader. I should simply be coaching basketball and preparing for the post-season instead of addressing behavioral issues with pro guys.
Game #11 - January 29, 2022
KC Sizzlers - 222
St. Louis Spirits - 44
Not often do every player that plays scores in double figures but that was the case on this cold night in Kansas City where everything Sizzlers was hot inside. Yes the score was lopsided but Coach Thompson states that "we simply have to be ready when we are scheduled to play" and not worry so much about the opponents. He continues with, we have to continue to work on "us" as it has been tough to maintain our conditioning with guys being out due to the pandemic and hurt.
It' More Than Just A Game!
Game #10 - January 22, 2022
KC Sizzlers - 100
Missouri Capitals - 87
Game #9 - January 8, 2022
KC Sizzlers - 97
Missouri Warriors - 67
Game #8 - December 19, 2021
KC Sizzlers - 86
Clarksville Phoenix - 104
Game #7 - December 18, 2021
KC Sizzlers - 109
Clarksville Phoenix - 91
Game #6 - December 12, 2021
KC Sizzlers - 101
River City Gamblers - 96
Game #5 - December 5, 2021
Missouri Capitals - 91
KC Sizzlers - 101
The Sizzlers, finally putting a complete game together, led from start to finish in defeating the Missouri Capitals for their first win of the season. Coach Thompson states that he had to go to his “playoff” rotation to try to gain some confidence and consistently.
Game #4 - December 4, 2021
St. Louis Spirits - 137
KC Sizzlers - 91
Although the Sizzlers played well early on, they continued to struggle down the stretch and lost a tough road match to the St. Louis Spirits. Coach Thompson states, just because we are young does not justify a lack of effort. Our guys simply need to grow up in a hurry and understand their roles.
Top performers in the game were:
Game #3 - November 27, 2021
Clarksville Phoenix - 129
KC Sizzlers - 119
Game #2 - November 20, 2021
KC Sizzlers - 102
St. Louis Spirits - 107
Game #1 - November 6, 2021
Missouri Capitals - 135
KC Sizzlers - 110
In losing their season opener, Coach Thompson says that he understands that with the team being so young and with a lot of new faces, he expects there will be a lot of growing pains early in the season.
Missouri Capitals - 80
KC Sizzlers - 128
- Brad Miller - 12 points, 4 assists, 8 rebounds
- Chace Carter - 8 points, 7 assists, 3 rebounds
- Deon Turner - 2 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
- Elijah Harris - 6 points, 1 assist, 1 steal
- Tyler Daniel - 18 points, 12 rebounds, 4 steal, 2 assists
- Deionte Wilson - 23 points, 1 steal, 1 rebound
- Jeremy Fennell - 11 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
- Lucas Werner - 3 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
- Jared Cooper - 33 points, 4 assists, 8 rebounds
- Taz Jones - 12 points, 12 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal, 1 assist
Game #14 - February 20, 2022
Missouri Capitals - 77
KC Sizzlers - 110
Coach Thompson says that the team played its best , complete game of the season, putting it together both on the offensive and defensive ends of the court. Everyone got involved even taking a couple of defensive charges which makes things easier as a team. It was such a joy to see everyone playing with and for each other. My hopes are that we use this momentum to finsih out the season and the playoffs, states Coach.
- Brad Miller - 11 points, 9 rebounds
- Deon Turner - 5 points, 3 assists, 2 steals
- Tyler Daniel - 23 points, 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 5 assist
- Deionte Wilson - 20 points, 2 assists,
- Jeremy Fennell - 2 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds, 3 steals
- Rohokist Amadou - 4 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
- Jared Cooper - 21 points, 2 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals
- Taz Jones - 24 points, 12 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals, 3 assists
Game #13 - February 19, 2022
St. Louis Spirits - 138
KC Sizzlers - 100
- Brad Miller - 21 points, 2 rebounds
- Deon Turner - 5 points, 1 assist
- Tyler Daniel - 9 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 assist
- Deionte Wilson - 25 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds
- Jeremy Fennell - 4 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
- Rohokist Amadou - 3 rebounds
- Jared Cooper - 9 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds
- Taz Jones - 27 points, 15 rebounds, 1 block
Game # 12 - February 12, 2022
River City Gamblers - 134
KC Sizzlers - 125
After falling behind early with a sluggish start and poor teamwork, the Sizzlers fought back hard in the second half only to lose by nine points.
Coach Thompson said that the final outcome looked pretty good after being down close to 30 points, a hole that we should have never dug for ourselves.
Coach continues with, “a game like this simply shows our youthfulness and immaturity and should not be taking place at this stage of the season”. I am beyond frustrated with a couple of guys, especially one that is supposed to be our leader. I should simply be coaching basketball and preparing for the post-season instead of addressing behavioral issues with pro guys.
- Taz Jones - 24 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists
- Deionte Wilson - 23 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds
- Jared Cooper - 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 13 turnovers
- Deon Turner - 15 points, 1 assist, 5 turnovers
- Jeremy Fennell - 14 points, 6 assists, 2 steals, 5 rebounds
- Tyler Daniel - 14 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists
- Brad Miller - 9 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists,
- Rohokist Amadou - 7 points, 5 rebounds
Game #11 - January 29, 2022
KC Sizzlers - 222
St. Louis Spirits - 44
Not often do every player that plays scores in double figures but that was the case on this cold night in Kansas City where everything Sizzlers was hot inside. Yes the score was lopsided but Coach Thompson states that "we simply have to be ready when we are scheduled to play" and not worry so much about the opponents. He continues with, we have to continue to work on "us" as it has been tough to maintain our conditioning with guys being out due to the pandemic and hurt.
It' More Than Just A Game!
- Chace Carter - 12 pts, 8 assists, 10 rebounds, 6 steals
- Deon Turner - 39 pts, 6 assists, 3 rebounds, 5 steals
- Elijah Harris - 12 pts, 2 assists, 7 rebounds, 5 steals
- Tyler Daniel - 18 pts, 1 assist, 9 rebounds, 2 steals
- Jerry Long - 19 pts, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, 7 steals
- Deionte Wilson - 32 pts, 4 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals
- Jeremy Fennell - 12 pts, 6 assists, 10 rebounds, 8 steals
- Dondre Kimbley - 14 pts, 4 assists, 7 rebounds, 2 steals
- Jared Cooper - 52 pts, 8 assists, 10 rebounds, 12 steals
- Taz Jones - 12 pts, 5 assists, 11 rebounds, 6 steals
Game #10 - January 22, 2022
KC Sizzlers - 100
Missouri Capitals - 87
- Deionte Wilson - 30 points
- Jared Cooper - 22 points
- Chace Carter - 17 points
- Taz Jones - 14 points
- Deon Turner - 9 points
- Tyler Daniel - 8 points
Game #9 - January 8, 2022
KC Sizzlers - 97
Missouri Warriors - 67
- Deionte Wilson - 25 points, 6 rebounds
- Taz Jones - 14 points, 11 rebounds
- Jared Cooper - 13 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals
- Deon Turner - 13 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists
- Chace Carter - 11 points, 5 assist and 2 steals
- Tyler Daniel - 10 points, 12 rebounds
- Jeremy Fennell - 6 points, 5 assists
- Dondre Kimbley - 5 points and 2 rebounds
Game #8 - December 19, 2021
KC Sizzlers - 86
Clarksville Phoenix - 104
- Deionte Wilson - 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 8 turnovers
- Deon Turner - 17 points
- Jared Cooper - 16 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists
- Tyron Daniel - 10 points, 5 rebounds
- Jeremy Fennell - 9 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
Game #7 - December 18, 2021
KC Sizzlers - 109
Clarksville Phoenix - 91
- Tyler Daniel - 25 points, 8 rebounds
- Deionte Wilson - 22 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
- Taz Jones - 21 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal
- Jared Cooper - 17 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks, 3 steals
- Chace Carter - 7 points, 4 rebounds, 11 turnovers, 6 steals
- Dondre Kimbley - 6 points, 6 rebounds
Game #6 - December 12, 2021
KC Sizzlers - 101
River City Gamblers - 96
- Coming off a good road win against the Missouri Capitals and two good practices, the KC Sizzlers jumped out into an early lead against the River City Gamblers but had to fight back from a 8 point deficit in the 4th quarter to secure victory.
- Titus Rice led the way in the 1st quarter before having to leave the game with a strained calf muscle, he finished with 12 points in limited action on 5 of 6 shooting.
- Jared Cooper - 21 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal
- Deionte Wilson - 20 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
- Tyler Daniel - 10 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists
Game #5 - December 5, 2021
Missouri Capitals - 91
KC Sizzlers - 101
The Sizzlers, finally putting a complete game together, led from start to finish in defeating the Missouri Capitals for their first win of the season. Coach Thompson states that he had to go to his “playoff” rotation to try to gain some confidence and consistently.
- The KC Sizzlers had a balanced attack in scoring with five (5) players in double figures led by Deionte Wilson with 29 points and eight (8) rebounds, followed by Taz Jones’ 28 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals, and 2 assists. Titus Rice took the challenge of shutting down their high scorer early on tallying 15 points and 5 rebounds while being hobbled with a sore calf. Jared Cooper finished with 14 points and 6 rebounds.
Game #4 - December 4, 2021
St. Louis Spirits - 137
KC Sizzlers - 91
Although the Sizzlers played well early on, they continued to struggle down the stretch and lost a tough road match to the St. Louis Spirits. Coach Thompson states, just because we are young does not justify a lack of effort. Our guys simply need to grow up in a hurry and understand their roles.
Top performers in the game were:
- Titus Rice - 25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
- Taz Jones - 22 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals
- Deionte Wilson - 16 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist
Game #3 - November 27, 2021
Clarksville Phoenix - 129
KC Sizzlers - 119
- Jared Cooper - 31 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
- Deon Turner - 27 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists
- Titus Rice - 26 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
- Deionte Wilson - 13 points, 3 rebounds, 8 turnovers
Game #2 - November 20, 2021
KC Sizzlers - 102
St. Louis Spirits - 107
- Cameron Clark - 14 points, 29 rebounds (cut after the game)
- Jared Cooper - 27 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals
- Chace Carter - 17 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists
- Deionte Wilson and Deon Turner with 10 points each
Game #1 - November 6, 2021
Missouri Capitals - 135
KC Sizzlers - 110
In losing their season opener, Coach Thompson says that he understands that with the team being so young and with a lot of new faces, he expects there will be a lot of growing pains early in the season.
- Chace Carter led the way in scoring with 21 points and also tallied in 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- Deon Turner, 20 points, 4 rebounds.
- Deionte Wilson, 20 points, 7 rebounds.
- Jared Cooper, 20 points, 9 rebounds
