Riders

Rough Rider: Calvin Patterson

Calvin Patterson

A scary strong Handler and former Drew League MVP, Calvin Patterson TOOK THE #$^@ OVER SB2 and beast-moded the whole league down the back stretch of the season and playoffs.

Patterson pushed the Riders on an unlikely run to the championship, where he won MVP honors.
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The Winner: Champ Willis

Coming off a stellar championship with the Rumble, James ‘Champ’ Willis was , with Coach Carter choosing to protect other players.

Champ took it upon himself to win no-matter-what and led the Riders to the title, his second in as many seasons.
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Gamechanger: George Byrd

George Byrd

Never before had SlamBall seen a player as big, fast and strong as George Byrd, who posted ludicrous defensive numbers and savaged opposing teams as he rushed forward on offense. This 6’9″ 280lb monster shocked the top teams with his ability to intimidate on the back line and at the rim.

Joe Cocca: Doing it All

Joe Cocca did the dirty work for the silver & black attack. Raining three-pointers or thumping people in the open floor, .

RIDERS Team Overview

Coach Xavier McDaniel

SlamBall 2 record – 8-4
Finish: Championship
Coach: Xavier McDaniel
Team MVP: Calvin Patterson

Notes: The Riders stormed the league as an expansion team, to capture the championship in their first season.

Champ Willis has played in the title game every season, going 2-3 in those championship games.

All-Time Scoring Leader: Calvin Patterson
All-Time Assists Leader: Champ Willis
All-Time Stops Leader: George Byrd

The X-Factor: Bryce Arledge

Once an afterthought on the bench, 6’5″ specimen, became a powerful physical presence and a key contributor to the Riders championship drive.

Calvin Patterson Multi-Clutch

Off a denial at the rim, the Riders pick up the ball and pass it out to Bryce Arledge on the wing. Fumbling the ball a little, he sees Calvin Patterson making a break on the opposite side. Patterson picks up the short pass and enters the tramps. His path...
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Awesome Action Riders Mob

As the 2nd quarter kicks off, Sean “Inches” Jackson gets the ball. He passes it over to Noah Ballou, who enters the tramps and then lobs the ball into the air to Inches, flying in for the slam. Riders’ ball. Clavin Patterson gets the ball and steps onto the top...
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Total Teamwork Riders

Teamwork is a big part of SlamBall and the Riders show exactly how it can payoff here. The play gets started with a big two-handed block by Anthony Ademului, sending the ball straight down. An outlet pass from Joe Cocca is thrown up court to Calvin Patterson who makes his...
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Byrd Belts One Out

Calvin Patterson is known for throwing down slams but here he gets a smooth finger roll to drop. Coming back the other way, the Bandits try to get something going to the rim- that’s always a challenge when big George Byrd is back there. Byrd takes the Bandit offering and...
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Bryce Arledge Swim Move

In a game between the Bandits and the Riders, the defenses are tight and there’s not much room to get free. Bryce Arledge utilizes a move popular among football players, the swim move, to make a play. Arledge goes past his defender by ‘swimming’ over him with his right arm...
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Byrd Flyover

You’ve probably never had the urge to stand in front of a truck going full speed just to see if you could stop it, right? Well Tarron Williams certainly didn’t have that urge either. Willaims saw George Byrd running for the tramps with only one thing in the way –...
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Awesome Action Riders Steal

This clip in particular shows off the beauty of SlamBall. This sport really showcases exciting back and forth action and it can be maintained for many possessions in a row. We’ve got an alley oop for Stan Fletcher, a massive throw down from Calvin Patterson, a hanging jump shot and,...
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Calvin Patterson to Marcus Reed

Sometimes a solid screen is all you need to get going, and that is exactly how this play starts off. After receiving a great screen, Calvin Patterson gets a little more space to work with. With a little stop-and-go move he gets by two defenders and onto the tramps where...
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Riders: Hockey Pass

After a big block on defense, the Riders are off and running. Eian Daniels gets a nice, hockey style pass and heads for the hoop. Flying high and changing direction is the air, Daniels throws down a huge slam over the Steal’s stopper. Comment below… Connect to More Great SlamBall...
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