The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

[beast10]

Re: The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

February 5th, 2013



A day after our lost against Rowland I found myself thinking it over as I hung out in the Tigers Hall after school along with a couple of friends. It was one of those games were I would put the blame all on myself; their point guard was putting in work as I defended him and only on rare occasions I could actually stop him eventually came to the point where he was scoring on consecutive possessions. When we could've actually came back and won the game in the final minutes our whole team began to choke; nobody was ever open, especially Loren who we always depended on for three pointers and Anthony was wasting time on the clock by dribbling all around the court . . . That lost dubbed us to 9-3 with two games remaining before we pack up and end the J.V. season since there isn't any post season tourney. Luckily I was also on the varsity squad so the season wouldn't be over for me and Anthony. Only bad part was that we were both sitting on the bench more than anyone else.



I regained my focus towards my friends who sat around the circular table by the recreation portion of the Hall. I realized they were discussing the algebra test we had been assigned for tomorrow in Mrs. Beem's class. I didn't know if I just wasn't giving my complete effort at school or if it was that this school was extremely hard but I was ready for summer so I could finally get out of here for a couple months.



I saw Alexis as I looked around so I left the table to go talk to her. Lately, she had been a little angered at me claiming we didn't 'spend enough time with each other'. It was certainly true but I always referred to basketball when she brought it up . . . "So we're fine at this point right?" I asked as we walked around.



"Are you kidding me? We're not 'fine'!" She says immediately after my question. "I have other dudes I'm closer than to you! It's crazy."



"The hell, then date them . . . I'm serious about basketball, it's what I've been doing for years, it's a commitment. Both the varsity and JV season is almost over so that we'll be able to spend time until summer comes. I mean - what else could I do?" I think back at what I had just said and I quickly regret the first sentence.



"I don't know." She walks away obviously irritated and I stand there and watch her as she goes towards her friends. In the moment, I hear my intercom announcements signal on.



"Jannis Canterfield, please report to Mr. Fred's [JV Basketball coach] office. I repeat, Jannis Canterfield, please report to Mr. Fred's office."

[beast10]

Re: The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

Just to those who are wondering, these are the CAPS that'll be join you guys next season. They were suppose to be in this year but I messed it up.

DJ Porter

Spoiler

Name: DJ Porter
Primary Position: PF
Secondary Position: C
Play Style: Post
Height: 6-11
Weight: 300
Class: FR
Right or Left Handed: R
Desired Number: 47/00/73
State: UT
Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 5
Hair Style: buzz
Hair Color: lt brown
Facial Hair: full beard
Eye Color: blue

Accessories: headband, forearm bands, knee high socks, converse all stars

Strengths
1.rebound
2.post off
3.post def

Weaknesses
1. spd
2. midrange
3. free throws (shoots them underhand ala rick barry)

Backstory: troublemaker who has gotten kicked out of several schools, may be his last chance so he's trying to walk the line

Joey Jackson Jr.

Spoiler

Name: Joey Jackson Jr.
Primary Position: Small Forward in high school, projects as a shooting guard.
Secondary Position (If any):
Play Style: Mr. Fundamentals.
Height: 6'3.5''
Weight: 170 lbs
Class: Junior
Right or Left Handed: Right
Desired Number: 21
State: Florida (maybe they met at basketball camp or something and have an email friendship.)


Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 3
Hair Style: very short
Hair Color: black
Facial Hair: baby faced
Eye Color: black

Accessories:

Strengths
1. Jump Shooting
2. Three Point Shooting
3. Basketball IQ

Weaknesses
1. Strength
2. Confidence
3. Knowing when to take over

Backstory: Everyone's best friend. This florida sharp shooter is the best player in practice. When it comes to in game performance he is just average. Never wanting the big shot or the pressure of being the star,he defers to weaker players. JJJ makes every roster with ease, then quickly becomes the coach's most aggravating player. Every month seems to drop lower on the recruiting charts as he fails to take the next step.

Dante Barnes

Spoiler

Name: Dante Barnes
Primary Position: SG
Secondary Position (If any): SF
Play Style: Scoring
Height: 6'7
Weight: 230
Class: Sophomore
Right or Left Handed: Right
Desired Number: 8
State: Utah

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 2
Hair Style: Buzz
Hair Color: Black
Facial Hair: Light stubble
Eye Color: Brown

Accessories: Shooters sleeve on left arm

Strengths
1. Jump shooter
2. Athleticism
3. Three Point Shooter

Weaknesses
1. Ballhog (refer to backstory)
2. Post Defense
3. Foul Trouble

Backstory: Dante is a very talented underclassmen that has the ability and athleticism to be a pro basketball player in his future. He has the size and the fundamental skills on the court. He comes from a basketball family that has pressured him immensely to perform well. It has gotten to him at high pressure situations where he often forgets to use his teammates and attempts to take over the game himself; which frequently causes him to be disliked. However, his Achilles' Heel is often is more desirable trait. He often leads his team to victory with his versatile game, where he can bury teams from the outside and also punish through the inside as well. Known leader.

Anthony Hughes

Spoiler

Name: Anthony Hughes
Primary Position: PG
Secondary Position (If any): SG
Play Style: Playmaking Scorer
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 200
Class: FR
Right or Left Handed: Right
Desired Number: 10
State: Utah
(^ You can choose any state but since Canterfield is in Utah - if you'd like to be mentioned more than often you should choose Utah. Out of state players will be placed on AAU teams that JC may play against.

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 2
Hair Style: very shot
Hair Color: dark brown
Facial Hair: none
Eye Color: green

Accessories: Headband

Strengths
1. Handling
2. Shooting
3. Athleticism

Weaknesses
1. Can lack focus on defense at times
2. Doesn't always trust his teammates
3. Sometimes lets his temper get the best of him

Backstory: Anthony was originally supposed to attend Oak Hill Academy, but a last minute move by his parents resulted in him having to enroll at Wasatch Academy. Normally a quiet kid, Anthony changed shortly after the move and has become tempermental. He got off to a rough start at his new school after a fight in practice nearly got him expelled. Fortunately the head coach saw a lot of potential in Anthony, and has allowed him to remain on the team (barring any more incidents). If he can get his act together, people have said that he could potentially become a combination of Allen Iverson and Gary Payton.

Sirr Russell

Spoiler

Name: Sirr Russell
Primary Position: PG
Secondary Position (If any): SG
Play Style: Slashing Guard
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 140lbs
Class: Freshman
Right or Left Handed: Left
Desired Number: 2
State: Utah
(^ You can choose any state but since Canterfield is in Utah - if you'd like to be mentioned more than often you should choose Utah. Out of state players will be placed on AAU teams that JC may play against.

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 2
Hair Style: Small Afro
Hair Color: Black
Facial Hair: None
Eye Color: Brown

Accessories: T-shirt underneath

Strengths
1. Layup
2. Score In Traffic
3. Passing

Weaknesses
1. Strength
2. 3pt Shot
3. Rebounding

Backstory: Sirr Russell was born in Louisville, Ky. He attends a private academy in Utah, known for it's basketball program. Sirr bursted onto the scene when a viral video was released of him scoring 50 points in a Middle School game.

[beast10]

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Name: Dessy Reyes
Primary Position: SG
Secondary Position (If any): PG
Play Style: Slasher
Height: 5'7
Weight: 135
Class: FR
Right or Left Handed: Left
Desired Number: 4
State: New York
(^ You can choose any state but since Canterfield is in Utah - if you'd like to be mentioned more than often you should choose Utah. Out of state players will be placed on AAU teams that JC may play against.

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 2
Hair Style: Twisties
Hair Color: Black
Facial Hair:
Eye Color: Dark Brown

Accessories:
Knee Pads

Strengths
1. Speed
2. Athleticism
3. Clutch

Weaknesses
1. Inconsistent
2. Gambles on defense
3. Decision Making

Thanks for CAP. Should be a decent player to go up against.

Hooray! This series is back! And Janis is putting in work!

Here's my guy by the way

Name: Stone Harper
Primary Position: PG
Secondary Position (If any): SG
Play Style: All Around
Height: 5'8
Weight: 155
Class: FR
Right or Left Handed: R
Desired Number: 10
State: Utah
(^ You can choose any state but since Canterfield is in Utah - if you'd like to be mentioned more than often you should choose Utah. Out of state players will be placed on AAU teams that JC may play against.

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 2
Hair Style: Longest Buzz Cut
Hair Color: Brown
Facial Hair: none
Eye Color: Brown

Accessories:
Sleeve(Team Color) on right arm, double rubber bands on both wrists (1st and second team color) Hex pad's (Team Color) KD V shoes

Strengths
1. 3 Pt. Shooting (Almost Automatc)
2. Perimeter Defense
3. Rebounding

Weaknesses
1. Athleticism
2. Decision Making (He is a good passer, just reckless with the ball like Westbrook)
3. Emotion

Thanks, will try to make this last for a while!

Name: Dennis Rodman Jr.
Primary Position: C
Secondary Position (If any):PF
Play Style: rebounding
Height:6'6
Weight: 210
Class: 2nd year freshman
Right or Left Handed: right
Desired Number: 91
State: Utah.
(^ You can choose any state but since Canterfield is in Utah - if you'd like to be mentioned more than often you should choose Utah. Out of state players will be placed on AAU teams that JC may play against.

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest):2
Hair Style: low cut
Hair Color: blue
Facial Hair: none
Eye Color: brown

Accessories:elbow pads, knee pads

Strengths
1.rebounding
2.shot blocking
3.inside scoring

Weaknesses
1. Outside scoring
2.passing
3.ball control

Backstory: Son of NBA LEGEND Dennis Rodman, grew to be a more athletic version of his father, with the same crazy attitude that vaulted his father into stardom.

Lmao nice idea. Will definitely be going against him on varsity next season.

[yoshistabber]

Re: The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

Name: Alonzo Cardona
Primary Position: PG
Secondary Position (If any): SG
Play Style: Scoring
Height: 5'6
Weight: 145
Class: FR
Right or Left Handed: Right
Desired Number: 11
State: Utah
(^ You can choose any state but since Canterfield is in Utah - if you'd like to be mentioned more than often you should choose Utah. Out of state players will be placed on AAU teams that JC may play against.

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 3
Hair Style: Short Flat
Hair Color: Black
Facial Hair: None
Eye Color: Brown

Accessories: Hex Pads on both legs

Strengths
1. Layup
2. Speed
3. Defense

Weaknesses
1. 3 pointer
2. Decision Making
3. Rebounding

Backstory: Alonzo Cardona was an amazing middle school basketball player in Los Angeles and was one of the best players in the whole state. But then one day, somebody killed his best friends on the team and his family. After witnessing the deaths of everyone that was close to him, Alonzo moved on from the fame he was received in California to Utah. His uncle was willing to enroll him in Wasatch Academy; but however, Alonzo did not want to step foot on a court ever again. He might change his mind if someone is willing to talk to him about a spot on the team

[beast10]

Re: The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

Name: Alonzo Cardona
Primary Position: PG
Secondary Position (If any): SG
Play Style: Scoring
Height: 5'6
Weight: 145
Class: FR
Right or Left Handed: Right
Desired Number: 11
State: Utah
(^ You can choose any state but since Canterfield is in Utah - if you'd like to be mentioned more than often you should choose Utah. Out of state players will be placed on AAU teams that JC may play against.

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 3
Hair Style: Short Flat
Hair Color: Black
Facial Hair: None
Eye Color: Brown

Accessories: Hex Pads on both legs

Strengths
1. Layup
2. Speed
3. Defense

Weaknesses
1. 3 pointer
2. Decision Making
3. Rebounding

Backstory: Alonzo Cardona was an amazing middle school basketball player in Los Angeles and was one of the best players in the whole state. But then one day, somebody killed his best friends on the team and his family. After witnessing the deaths of everyone that was close to him, Alonzo moved on from the fame he was received in California to Utah. His uncle was willing to enroll him in Wasatch Academy; but however, Alonzo did not want to step foot on a court ever again. He might change his mind if someone is willing to talk to him about a spot on the team

Wow, will definitely be an interesting character

[BUCKSWEATSHIRT]

The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

Name: Timothy Daley

Primary Position: Point Guard

Secondary Position (If any):

Play Style: Athletic Scorer

Height: 6'2

Weight: 173

Class: 2018

Right or Left Handed: Right

Desired Number: 13

State: Utah





Appearance

Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 2

Hair Style: Natural Waves

Hair Color: Black

Facial Hair:

Eye Color: Brown



Accessories:



Strengths

1. Athleticism

2. Shooting

3. On ball defense



Weaknesses

1. Defense awareness

2. Selfish

3. Steal



Backstory:



Sent from my Dreams and nightmares

[beast10]

Re: The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

updates coming on monday maybe. summer starts in 2 days!

[King Casen]

The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

Name: Tyson Henderson

Primary Pos: SG

Secondary: SF

Play Style: All-Around

Height:6'2"

Weight: 175

Class:2018

Left Handed

#: 55

State: Utah

Skine Tone : 3

Hair Small Afro

Facial hair: none

Eye color: Brown

Accesories: Left arm sleeve

Jordan retro 11 shoes

Strengths

1. Natural Scoorer

2. Good Rebounding

3. Speed

Weaknesess

1.Defense

2.Bad I.Q.

3. Poor FT shooter

Backstory

He grew up with 4 Brothers.
His Dad was a High School star but he got in trouble with Drugs. He grew up on the streets with a single mom that had to work 2 jobs.

[beast10]

Re: The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

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Let me know if you guys would like to also see the team wrap up as well. And yes there is a reason why Jannis only played 12 games, you'll figure out why next update. Nothing big tho

[beast10]

Re: The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

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Sorry about the layout glitching, my PP expired so I just converted it into Google Documents

[caneswag907]

Re: The Path Taken – Story of Jannis Canterfield

Name: Yordany Castillos
Primary Position: SF
Secondary Position (If any): SG
Play Style: Scoring
Height: 5’11
Weight: 144
Class: SO
Right or Left Handed: Right
Desired Number: 13
State: Utah
(^ You can choose any state but since Canterfield is in Utah - if you'd like to be mentioned more than often you should choose Utah. Out of state players will be placed on AAU teams that JC may play against.

Appearance
Skin Tone 1-5 (1=darkest 5=lightest): 4
Hair Style: cornrows
Hair Color: black
Facial Hair: none
Eye Color: brown

Accessories: headband

Strengths
1. handles
2. hustle
3. mid range

Weaknesses
1. consistency
2. turnovers
3. strength

Backstory: This kid was brought up in a rough neighborhood and has been hanging with the “wrong crowd” his entire life. His father is incarcerated, so he hasn’t had a male role model. The next closest thing is his cousin Enrique, who dropped out of high school and started selling drugs. In Arizona, Yordany was having one helluva year as a freshman but was kicked out of school. He showed up to a game completely blazed, it was all good until he asked a teacher for a light. His Mom decided it was time for a change so they moved to Utah. Now only time will tell if Castillos can overcome his personal demons.