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  August 12, 2002

Columbia, SC-Allen University had its first day of full squad practice with two sessions on Saturday. 
The “Stinging Yellow jackets” squad was dressed in the traditional shorts with blue and white jerseys.
 The team concentrated on learning the basic fundamentals of the offensive and defensive schemes.
"The team was a little sluggish and apprehensive today.
 But, we feel as a coaching staff that they will get better," said first year Coach Robert Hemby.

In the second session of the day.
 The squad began working on the physical conditioning and polished their plays from the morning session.					
“ Toward the end of the day, the players began to comprehend their roles as a team Hemby said.”
 The two-a-day sessions will continue until August 21, 2002.
 Allen University is scheduled to play Stillman College on August 31 at Tuscaloosa, AL.
                                                                              
“We are very impressed with the players as a group at Allen” said Coach Hemby.    


9 Aug
Allen University Football Update
by Carlton Green
Columbia, SC - The 2002 freshman class of Allen University has reported to campus today.
 Fifty-five recruits began preparation for the 2002 season. Coach Robert Hemby, II said “Our program has taken an upswing, since I arrived in January. 
The administration helped us with improving the facilities in which we are proud to work in. This has become a recruiting tool and greatly enhanced the quality of athlete that will come to Allen University.”
Practice for the team begins on August 10, 2002. Coach Hemby said, “My staff is looking forward to having a successful season.”

The “Stinging Yellow Jackets” open the 2002 season Aug. 31 when Hemby’s team visit Stillman College in a 
5:00 pm CST in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Sharks Home Opener for the 2002 Season

(HOUSTON, TX)--The Sugar Land Sharks, a member of the Southwest Basketball League, 
a men’s professional basketball league, will tip-off the 2002 season on Friday, March 1 at 7:00 PM. 
 The Sharks will play the Mayas de Yucatan at S.F. Austin High School located at 1700 Dumble.
  The Mayas are the Southeast Champions of the Mexican National League. 

“We are really excited about our upcoming season”, said Robert Reid, former Houston Rocket and the
 fourth year General Manager and Head Coach of the Sharks.  “We lost one of our top players, Chris Andersen 
to the NBA Denver Nuggets, and that will hurt, but we still have the nucleus of last years team and we have
 added some additional talent that will make my job a lot easier”, continued Reid.

Reid, a member of the Houston Rockets from 1977-1988, is still among Rockets career leaders in points, assists,
 blocked shots, steals, games played and minutes played.

At the conclusion of his NBA career, Reid joined the coaching ranks.
  He spent two seasons as a Head Coach of the Yakima Sun Kings of the CBA before becoming an assistant with the
 Washington Bullets.

In 1997, Reid became a member of the Southwest Basketball League Advisory Board.
  His responsibilities include advising the League on matters involving player personnel. 
 He is also a liaison between the League and the Houston Rockets.

In addition to his role as an advisor, in 1998, Reid became the General Manager and Head Coach of the Sharks.

“We are extremely excited to have Robert back this year.
  He did a great job last year with this team.  This year, he will have an opportunity to build upon his success.
  We are grateful for the commitment he has shown the League and he has developed the skills that will enable
 him to become a GM at the next level,” said Charles Johnson, the Sharks President.
  “We are also excited about this season.  We start the season with a team from Mexico and in April, we take
 our team on a tour to Asia”, finished Johnson.

The Sharks will begin their fifth season in the league and third in Sugar Land.  The team will play a 16 game
 schedule with 8 home games.  Home games will be played at S.F. Austin High School located at 1700 Dumble.
  Ticket prices start at $5.

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