Prewster, JTBs Soar
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Wellington guard Dion Prewster has guided the NZ Junior Tall Blacks to the quarterfinals of the Pioneer Summer Shootout in Nevada with a 96-45 win over Coronado.
Prewster had 17 points as the Kiwis blew their opposition away 50-18 in the second half for their fourth win as they prepare for The Main Event in Las Vegas next week.
ìThis was an easy win over easy opponents with a few big dunks,î observed coach Kenny McFadden. ìIt was a challenge for the big men to guard smaller and quicker players.î
New Zealand had earlier survived a couple of close shaves to emerge unbeaten from their pool.
They needed overtime to edge Faith Lutheran 64-58 after their opponents found the mark with a buzzer beater prayer from midcourt, then toppled Del Sol 55-53 after missing several free throws in the second half.
The Junior Tall Blacks open their account at The Main Event against Las Vegas Toros on Sunday.
Pioneer Summer Shootout
NZ Junior Tall Blacks 68 (Poutu Edwards 13) Canyon Springs JV High School 16
NZ Junior Tall Blacks 64 (Richie Edwards 22, Dion Prewster 14) Faith Lutheran High School 58 OT
NZ Junior Tall Blacks 55 (Richie Edwards 11, Dennis Tawhiti 11) Del Sol High School 53
NZ Junior Tall Blacks 96 (Dion Prewster 17, Rob Loe 14, David Beck 12) Coronado High School 45
