It was a matchup of PSAL Bronx powers as #6 ranked Wings Academy took on Eagle Academy for early season borough supremacy. Perez chose Gardner-Webb over Kent State, Manhattan and LIU Brooklyn. 6-3 23.7 Kofi Cockburn Christ the King-CHS So. You can cancel at any time. After 6-4 senior wing Jordan Bryan gave Wings a 62-60 lead with an interior hoop, Perez drew a charge on McClung with one minute left.Following a McClung miss, Perez converted a transition layup to put Wings up 64-60 with 40 seconds left and the suspense was over.“That basket was big. MU needed some reinforcements after losing top scorers Markus Howard (27.8 points per game) and Sacar Anim (13.1).Both Perez and Carton can apply for waivers with the NCAA to play next season. 6-11 12.9 Eighth Team Nahziah Carter Bishop Kearney-5 Sr. 6-6 19 Brandon Powell Pine Bush-9 Jr. 6-2 19.8 "One of those Swiss-army knifes. He shot 26 for 104 (25%) as a sophomore after connecting on 53 of 139 (38.1%) as a freshman.MU has one open scholarship slot, though sophomore forward Brendan Bailey declared for the NBA draft and if he opts to pursue his professional career another scholarship would became available.Williams was advising Perez during his transfer process. Don't necessarily have to run plays for him. ARBY'S CLASSIC: Wings Academy edges Gate City
16 seeding, put a scare into eventual champion Virginia in the first round, taking a 14-point lead in the first half before falling, 71-56. You must be a full digital subscriber to read this article. Please subscribe to keep reading. Perez had 19 points, shooting 4 for 6 on three-pointers.Williams compared Perez to former Virginia standout Ty Jerome. Allen Gregory | Bristol Herald Courier You can cancel at any time. You must be a full digital subscriber to read this article. Jose Perez (r.) and Wings block Rawle Alkins' path to another state championship, as the PSAL champs beat Christ the King in Saturday's state Federation title game. You must be a full digital subscriber to read this article. It feels almost like a state atmosphere here and we enjoyed it.”The Blue Devils finally went ahead 58-57 with 2:55 left in the game when Ervin hit back-to-back 3-pointers.“I’m ready to knock down the big shot whenever it comes, but I knew that we still didn’t have the game won yet,” Ervin said. But a player who could be a big-time get for the Illini would be Jose Perez. And one of the great things is he's a really good passer." “I thought we had a chance to win and that’s all you can ask for. Perez also spent a postgraduate year at Putnam Science Academy in Connecticut.Perez played AAU with the PSA Cardinals and became close with executive director Terrance "Munch" Williams. Your sports-only digital subscription does not include access to this section.Your sports-only digital subscription does not include access to this section.Your sports-only digital subscription does not include access to this section.Your current subscription does not provide access to this content.Your sports-only digital subscription does not include access to this section.Your sports-only digital subscription does not include access to this section.Your sports-only digital subscription does not include access to this section.Your current subscription does not provide access to this content.Wings Academy #1 Boubacar Kamissoko flies through the air to shoot against Gate City during the second night of the Arby's Classic.Wings Academy #23 Brian Mitchell goes up for two against Gate City during the second night of the Arby's Classic.Wings Academy #4 Elijah Chapman drives to the basket against Gate City during the second night of the Arby's Classic.Wings Academy #50 Equan Dayson passes the ball as Gate City #23 Zac Ervin is late to defend during the second night of the Arby's Classic.Gate City #0 Mac McClung goes up for two as Wings Academy #15 Jose Perez comes in from behind to defend during the second night of the Arby's Classic.Gate City #23 Zac Ervin goes under the basket for two as Wings Academy #15 Jose Perez comes in from behind to defend during the second night of the Arby's Classic.BRISTOL, Tenn. – Success in tournament basketball is all about matchups and adjustments.Consider Wednesday’s Arby’s Classic clash between New York City and Southwest Virginia.The Bronx-based Wings Academy adjusted to a different pace en route to a 66-62 win over the Gate City Blue Devils.“We’re an up-tempo team, but with no shot clock here we milked it a little down the stretch,” said Wings coach Billy Turnage.Wings operates with a 35-second shot clock in New York.“I was worried about being behind in the fourth quarter because of that, but we had a lead and we kind of made it work for us,” Turnage said.Jose Perez, a smooth 6-6 senior forward for Wings, worked to the tune of 19 points and set the tone early with his torrid long-range shooting.“This is a shooter-friendly gym, and Jose took advantage,” Turnage said.A veteran of the AAU circuit with a Nike-sponsored squad, Perez is accustomed to playing without a shot clock.