Albany Shockwave 131 Savannah Grizzlies 85

The Savannah Grizzlies played their first game of the ABA season Friday evening against the Albany Shockwave in Albany, Georgia. Darrell Williams scored 63 points to lead Albany to a 131-85 victory over Savannah.
At the end of the first quarter, Albany held a 29-16 lead. In the second quarter, Savannah got within 6 points, but Albany pulled away and led at the half, 60-43. At the half, Darrell Williams had 32 points for Albany  and Sam Osborne led Savannah with 10 points.
At the end of the third quarter, the Shockwave led 99-66. Final score Albany 131Savannah 85.
Darrell Williams was outstanding for Albany scoring 63 points for the game. The 6'-7" 180 pound, SG, SF, PF,  hit numerous 3 point shots from the corner and had numerous fast break buckets for his team. Williams made 21 field goals and was perfect from the free throw line with 11. Williams ,who did not attend college, led his team in rebounding with 15.
Leading Savannah in scoring was Otho Hampton with 17 points. Sam Osborne added 14, Joe Mincey 11, Maurice Brown 11, and Courtney Beach scored 10.
After the game I talked with Coach Al Smith of the Shockwave, and he said: "we can play better defense and need to work on staying in front of our man on defense and not reach with our arms committing fouls." He was pleased with the offense. 
The venue at the Albany Civic Center was excellent and reminded several of us of the Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. An interesting facet of the Center was their court side cafe
where fans could eat and had a great view to watch the game.

Grizzlies play first game on the Road

The Savannah Grizzlies play their first game of the ABA season on the road traveling to Albany, Georgia to play the Albany Shockwave Friday(November 16, 2012) . The game is being played at the Albany Civic Center with tip off at 7:30 pm. Fans can catch the game on live stream Friday evening by going to Facebook.

Savannah Grizzlies Head Coach Jessie Fleming

Savannah Grizzlies Head Basketball Coach Jessie Fleming talks about loss to the Florida Makos Saturday afternoon.

Florida Makos 102 Savannah Grizzlies 90

The Savannah Grizzlies played the Florida Makos Saturday afternoon at the Johnson High School Gym in Savannah, Georgia. Savannah led after the first two quarters, but the Makos rallied and won the game 102-90.
The Grizzlies played well the first quarter, and led at the end of the period, 29-18. At half time it was Savannah with the lead, 51-49. The leading scorer for the Makos at the half was Brandon Russ with 17 points. Maurice Brown scored 17 points and Sam Osborne scored 16 points for Savannah.
After three quarters it was Florida Makos leading 80-71. Final score Florida 102, Savannah 90.
Leading scorer for the game for the Makos was Russ with 30 points. Eddie Brown added 18 points.
Brown scored 32 points for the Grizzlies for the game and Osborne added 20 points. 
After the game, Grizzlies Head Basketball Coach Jessie Fleming, talked about the game, saying the team did not shoot well and the next week the team will work on their defense(you can see Coach Fleming talk about the game on Facebook).

Grizzlies Exhibition Game

The ABA Savannah Grizzlies General Manager, Lon Forbes, announced the Grizzlies will play an exhibition game against the ABA Florida Makos tomorrow(Saturday, November 10, 2012). The game is being played at the Johnson High School Gym, 3012 Sunset Blvd. Savannah, Georgia with the game starting at 1:00pm. The cost of the game is $5.00 which you can get your ticket at the gate. Fans come out to the game and watch exciting ABA Professional Basketball. 

Grizzlies Practice

The Savannah Grizzlies, ABA professional basketball team, practiced for two hours Friday evening at the Delaware Center.

Head Basketball Coach for the Grizzlies, Jessie Fleming, led off the practice by having the players stretching, followed by dribbling, passing, and shooting drills. The practice concluded with a full court scrimmage. 

Grizzlies General Manager

The ABA Savannah Grizzlies, professional basketball team, has  a General Manager, Mr. Lon Forbes.
Playing all sports in high school, Forbes graduated from Wells-Easton PHS in 1966. He was active in the choir.
From 1966 to 1970, Forbes attended Westmar College in LeMars, Iowa, receiving. a BS in Social Sicence Divisional and Physical Ed.
Teaching Social Studies in Montgomery-Lonsdale PHS in Montgomery, Mn. from 1970 to 1971, Forbes coached football, basketball, and baseball with the basketball and football teams going undefeated.
Since 1971, Forbes has worked various administrative and marketing sales roles for other companies as well as working on his own.
Currently, he is driving limos for Old Savannah Toursas as well as spending time at one of his hobbies, restoring antiques.
Forbes has toured the United States, South America and Europe on singing tours. He frequently sings the National Anthem and speaks at Christian and community functions. Married to Linda with children in Heaven and on Earth.
Hobbies include singing, all sports, ministering to the homeless and needy, and making furniture from bats, balls, and other materials.