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The final Tournament brought the 17U Pistons to VCU to finish the season. Still no Dewberry or Greene the took the show to the road. Despite some brillant flashes at time the team could not stay consistent to position itself to make it to championship.

Jordan Session just coming from Nike Peach Jam played his best all around tournament showing again why D1 schools are calling Eagles Landing to get in the discussion. With Clemson, George Mason, Tennessee, Maimi of Ohio and Middle Tennessee watching he played his most consistent basketball.

Tondric Johnson again raised his stock and conversation to schools such as University of Richmond, University of Charleston and UNC-Charlotte. Navy and Western Kentucky. They all want to make sure they in the conversation for the Senoir at Henry County HS.  As always he played the Leadership role for his team as he has done all season long.

The Pistons were not able to reach the Championship game after losing a 7 point lead in the fourth quarter. Untimely tournover and there unability to make shots and free throws cost the team. It was dissapointing loss on Sunday morning to the Hoyas out of DC but the mental misstakes took it toll.

The 17U rolled in Big Shots Certified at Myrtle Beach with big questions to be answered. Both starting guards would not be there. Bradley Dewberry would be getting ready for Football and Maurice Greene was coming off minor surgery. They would bring up soon to be Sophomores Brandon Roberts and Cameron Davis to fill the spots.

 Once the games started the team responded well. With the big man Terrell Flowers back in the middle for July they came out strong.

Once again Tondric Johnson showed his outstanding scoring ability from all over the floor. The highlight were in full display. With colleges such as Navy, Western Kentucky. North Carolina Central and Mississippi State watching him, he did not disappointed.

Jordan Session just returning from 16U AAU Nationals were he was playing Southern Stampede Nike team out of Augusta gave us why his stock is rising coming into his junoir year. This 6'7 wingman gave us  a few dunks to light up the gym. With Clemson, Middle Tennessee, Mississipi State and Maimi of Ohio there to watch him he made them take notice.

 Stock was rising for both Blaine White jr of Sequoyah HS and Terrell Flowers of Heritage HS whose good play have made UNC Charlotte take a peak.

We also saw flashes of the future from Brandon Roberts and Cameron Rivers  that have Coach Session's expectations on high for next season.

The weekend finished with a thrilling game that ended in a heart breaking loss to NVR Elite out of Virginia. Down 5 with 3:25 left game Tondric Johnson scored 5 straight and with 8 seconds Jordan Session tip back gave them the lead by 2. NVR was able to hit a long 3 pointer to beat them at the buzzer. 

The Pistons played strong in both the 17u and 15u brackets. Both team played nail biting games and made their way in Sunday play.

17U team started Sunday play off with an OT victory over the host team the Atlanta Knicks. After blowing a 10pt lead in the 4th they rattled off a 10-2 overtime run to win. Lead by Tondric Johnson and Jordan Session they advanced to the semi-finals. Both players were named to the All-Tournament team. 

In the semi-finals they didn't have enough in the tank and lost to the Tournament winner Team Bama. There was great shooting over the weekend by Blaine White, Bradley Dewberry and newcomer Maurice Green. Tyler Guice and Tyler Jones played big on the glass all weekend.

2 big sparks over the weekend were Derek Lowe and newcomer Sheldon Williams in big wins against Atlanta Select and the Alabama jammers.

 15U team started the weekend off with emotional loss to the Henry county Ballers. The Pistons battle back and took a 1 point lead with 8 seconds left behind great play from Miles Mitchell, Fred Bryant and Brandon Roberts. The players then hit a shot to win it at the buzzer. After the disappointing lost Friday they were able to make it into Sunday play were they lost to a team out of Alabama as well.

We got to see a glimpse of what the future holds for the Pistons. The versatility of 6'3 Jacque Meadows was showcased. We saw consistent 3 point shooting from Sam Terry and Cameron Rivers. Fred Bryant's rebounding and defense was good throughout. And the scoring potential of Miles Mitchell and Brandon Roberts was in full display. Nico Tolbert also showed us flashes of great point guard play.

The  17U team has just won bracket at the  Big Shots Memorial classic making it 3 in row. With wins and Clemson and Tallahassee they look forward to playing this weekend in the Converse Toournament of America here in Atlanta.

They beat S.W.D out of Maryland 64-60 after being down by 9 late in the 3rd quarter.

Bradley Dewberry changed the game with 2 back to back steals to bring the game to 1. Jordan Session then got a steal and 3 point play and Tondric Johnson finished it off with 6 staright ponts down the stretch. Johnson hit a mid-range jumpshot to make the game 60-59 with less than a minute to play. That was it. 

15U Team was not able to secure a game on Sunday at the YBOA State tournament but there was a lot to talk about after it. Miles Mitchell gave us a look at what the future holds with an assortment of move to the basket. Rockdale has alot to look forward to next year.

There was glimpse of 3 guards that have graeat potential. Brandon Roberts, Nicolas Tolbert and Cameron Rivers all gave of flashes of there scoring and passing ability. They made Coach Session smile at the future of Atlanta Pistons.

Fred Bryant and Jacque Meadows both hit the boards and  lead the team with outstanding effort and heart throughout the tournament