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Sat, Aug 7th 2010, 12:35
DJ's camp a big success
The sound of chatter from campers competed with the noise of bouncing basketballs echoing through Brother Martin’s main gym this week. While some kids propped themselves along the walls and bleachers, Charlotte Bobcats point guard DJ Augustin stood on the sideline, giving his attention to those playing on the court.
Providing the campers with an opportunity to play basketball, have fun and meet new people is what Augustin hoped to accomplish during the second annual DJ Augustin Basketball Camp.
One hundred campers attended this week to develop and enhance basketball skills, and work with a professional athlete. The campers, males ages 8 to 15, were placed into Crusaders, Longhorns and Bobcats groups — each team name commemorating the schools and…
Tue, Jul 6th 2010, 14:03
DJ Augustin Basketball Camp
The 2010 DJ Augustin Basketball Camp is currently full. If you are signed up and need to cancel for any reason, or you would like to be added to the waiting list in case of cancellation, please email danntonjackson@gmail.com
The DJ Augustin Basketball Camp provides the foundation for boys ages 8-15 to develop and improve their basketball skills. Boys of all ability levels are welcome, and the camp will offer a positive, encouraging teaching environment to learn and have fun. The camp will provide the tools to become a better player and help stimulate enthusiasm for the game. This year’s camp will take place from August 2nd-5th at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. ...
Tue, Apr 27th 2010, 10:45
Magic send Bobcats home for the summer
The Orlando Magic again showed their depth and versatility.
Vince Carter scored 21 points while Jameer Nelson added 18 including a key basket late in the game to pick up a 99-90 win Monday. With the win, Orlando becomes the only team in the 2010 playoffs to earn a first-round sweep while the Bobcats failed to pick up a victory in the franchise’s first-ever playoff appearance.
“That was a very difficult series,” Stan Van Gundy said. “We struggled to score points and get shots. They had a great game plan in the series and both…
Sun, Apr 11th 2010, 11:21
Augustin helps Bobcats outlast Pistons
D.J. Augustin sank the go-ahead fade-away jumper in the final two minutes, and Charlotte continued its push for a higher playoff seed with a 99-95 win over Detroit.
The playoff-bound Bobcats can finish no worse than seventh in the Eastern Conference and no better than sixth. They are currently 1 1/2 games behind Miami for sixth place, but Charlotte has just two games left and the Heat three. If the Bobcats tie the Heat at the end of the regular season, Charlotte would get the No. 6 seed thanks to a 3-1 series win…
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DJ at a Glance
Favorite food: Salmon
Favorite musician: Lil’ Wayne
Favorite TV show: Survivor Man
One TV show I can’t believe that I watch: I Love New York
Favorite TV announcer: Dick Vitale
My pre-game ritual includes: Talking to my parents and my girlfriend
Musical instruments played: The drums
What’s the one thing you own that you couldn’t go a week without and why? My cell phone, because I would not be able to talk to my family and my girlfriend.
I chose my jersey number because: I started playing basketball at the age of 4 and that was my first number.
Describe your basketball game in three words: What a pass
In your dream 2-on-2 matchup, whom would you pick as a teammate and who would you play against: I’d take any one of my current teammates and play against anyone.
Best advice I’ve ever received: Don’t be a follower, be a leader (my parents).
What goes through your mind while you’re defending an opposing player on the court? Lock down
Survey
How will the Bobcats finish in 2010-2011?
Miss the playoffs: 11%
Make the first round: 47%
2nd round of playoffs: 23%
Conference Finals: 12%
Eastern Conference Champions: 1%
NBA Champions: 8%