Winter 2014 League Start January 14.

Wondering when team CJP plays again? The Winter 2014 league starts Tuesday January 14, 2014. Thus until a few weeks before then this site may not have any updates or changes. However thank you for visiting and thanks for your interest in Curtis J. Phillips Basketball.

Curtis J. Phillips (5-2) four-peats despite losing to the Dawgs (5-2) 53-55 in overtime.

Curtis J. Phillips Basketball won the 2013 Lawrence Parks and Recreation Men's Division 4 Fall League Basketball championship Tuesday night and in doing so won their forth consecutive league championship. Despite finishing with the same record and splitting the season series with the Dawgs, team CJP clinched the championship through the league tie breaker of the point differential between the two teams. CJP won the first meeting by 17 points and lost the second game by 2 points thus had a positive point differential of 15 points.

Game Notes

CJP guard Tyler Stewart missed the game due to a work related matter. CJP is now 11-8 all-time versus the Dawgs. CJP is now 3-5 all-time in overtime. CJP won its first ever Fall League Championship and its sixth championship overall (Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Winter 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2013).

Curtis J. Phillips (5-1) foils the Free Agents (3-3) 70-62

Game Notes

CJP center Mike Logan and CJP guard Mario Thomas each missed the game due to leisure and work related matters. CJP alternate Brandon Whightsil filled in and played in his third game of the season. Newly signed Jason Holzmueller played in his first game for CJP. CJP is now 9-2 all-time versus the Free Agents.

CJP signs Jason Holzmueller to a one game contract.

Late Monday night Curtis J. Phillips Basketball signed Jason Holzmueller to a one game contract. Holzmueller, 37, will be filling in for CJP center Mike Logan as he is currently out of the state.

Standing in at six foot, six inches tall and weighing in at a strong two-hundred and twenty pounds while possessing a deft post game Holzmueller will be looked upon for easy points in the paint and to anchor the teams defense as well in tonight's game versus the Free Agents. "I've played with and against Jason in numerous pickup games and my conclusion from those games is that if  he was a regular player in our league that he would easily be the best scoring big man. He has a lot of moves down low, can catch and shoot out to the three point, and plays steady defense as well" said CJP general manger and player Daniel Sondreal.

Holzmueller's free agent status and availability was brought to the team's attention by CJP alternate Brandon Whightsil. The two of them along with CJP center Mike Logan play on a Sunday night team together. Jason will be sporting an old CJP jersey and will have the number of 00.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-1) breaks down the Silent Assassins (0-5) 71-42

Game Notes

CJP forward Jim Hammen missed the game due to a prior engagement. CJP guard Tyler Stewart missed the game for reasons unknown. CJP alternate Brandon Whightsil filled in and played in his second consecutive game.

Curtis J. Phillips (3-1) rocks the Shockers (2-2) 94-70

Game Notes

CJP guard Mario Thomas missed the game due to attending the Kansas University Men's Basketball game. CJP alternate Brandon Whightsil filled in for Thomas and made his season debut. Team namesake and sponsor Curtis J. Phillips turned 57 years old today.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-1) slumps to Saberteethe (2-1) 41-44

Game Notes

CJP players Mike Logan and Jim Hammen both fouled out of the game.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-0) tames the Dawgs (0-2) 57-40

Game Notes

CJP is now 11-7 all-time versus the Dawgs. CJP forward Cody Isbell turned 28 years old.

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) handles the Free Agents (0-1) 63-44

Game Notes

CJP is now 8-2 all-time versus the Free Agents. CJP is also now 14-3 all-time in season openers. Long time CJP forward Jim Hammen made his return to league play after sitting out the 2013 Summer League with a knee injury.

Fall 2013 League Starts October 8th.

Wondering when team CJP plays again? The Fall 2013 league doesn't start until Tuesday October 8, 2013. Thus until a few weeks before then this site may not have any updates or changes. However thank you for visiting and thanks for your interest in Curtis J. Phillips Basketball.

Curtis J. Phillips (6-1) squanders to the Fighting Wombats (5-2) 68-69 in overtime.

Game Notes

CJP guard Tyler Stewart missed the game due coaching at a basketball camp in Iowa. CJP is now 3-4 all-time in overtime.

THREE-PEAT! Curtis J. Phillips clinches 2013 Summer League Championship.

Three-peat! Back to back to back! Team Curtis J. Phillips clinched the 2013 Lawrence Parks and Recreation Men's Division 4 Summer League Basketball championship late Tuesday night. Heading into the finals games of session play team CJP needed either two wins or one win and a loss by the Fighting Wombats and the latter took place last night. Team CJP defeated the No Names in the 6PM game and the Fighting Wombats were destroyed by long time CJP rivals The Dawgs in the 9PM game clinching the championship for Curtis J. Phillips Basketball. This is the first ever Summer League Championship for CJP and its fifth championship overall. CJP will try and finish their championship season with a perfect record on Tuesday as they face the Fighting Wombats.

Curtis J. Phillips (6-0) works over the No Names (2-4) 76-62

Game Notes

CJP is now 3-9 all-time versus the No Names. Injured CJP forward Jim Hammen was in attendance and sat on the team bench.

Curtis J. Phillips (5-0) slips by the Free Agents (3-2) 65-64

Game Notes

CJP forward Cody Isbell missed the first half of the game due to a work related matter. CJP is now 7-2 all-time versus the Free Agents.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-0) slugs past Relevate (0-4) 62-52

Game Notes

Newly acquired CJP center Brandon Whightsil played in his first game for team CJP.

CJP adds Lawrence city league veteran Brandon Whightsil.

Early Tuesday evening Curtis J. Phillips Basketball added Brandon Whightsil to its summer league roster. Whightsil, 38, is a 6'5" big man that has been playing in the Lawrence Parks and Rec Men's City League Basketball Leagues for years. Whightsil was recruited and added to the team by CJP center Mike Logan. Brandon will be filling the roster spot opened up by the season ending injury to Mojo Williams. Whightsil will be wearing the number 9 jersey.

Williams out indefinitely with wrist injury.

Newly added CJP forward Mojo Williams is out indefinitely with an injured wrist. Williams suffered the injury early Sunday morning in a pickup game played at the East Lawrence Rec Center. No further information is available at this time.

Curtis J. Phillips (3-0) drub Uber Leet Ballerz (1-2) 47-37

Game Notes

CJP guard Tyler Stewart missed the game due to a work related matter. CJP forward Mojo Williams received a technical foul late in the second half and is now required to sit the first half of the next game.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-0) throttles The John Denver Experience (0-2) 76-41

Game Notes

CJP forward Cody Isbell missed the game due to a work matter. CJP is now 1-1 all-time versus The John Denver Experience.

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) whips The Dawgs (0-1) 76-48

Game Notes

Team CJP is now 13-3 all-time in season openers and 10-7 all-time versus The Dawgs. Mojo Williams and Tyler Stewart made their debuts for Curtis J. Phillips Basketball.

CJP adds two players to Summer League roster.

With the 2013 Lawrence Parks and Rec Summer Basketball League set to begin on June 4, 2013 team CJP finalized its two open roster spots late Sunday night. Team officials have confirmed the additions of Lawrence native Mojo Alexander Watt Williams and Burlington, KS native Tyler Stewart.

Williams, 22, is a 6'1 mobile forward that plays with heart, hustle, and tenacity. He will most likely be a seamless fit as he has a history of playing pickup basketball with almost half of the current CJP team.

Stewart, 27, is according to friend, fellow Burlington native, and now CJP teammate Cody Isbell, "a point guard and real good." Stewart is also a high school basketball coach in Silver Lake, KS.

Both players are scheduled to make their debuts opening night June 4 at 9PM at the Community Building against long time CJP rivals, The Dawgs. Williams will be wearing the number 7 jersey and Stewart will be wearing the number 8 jersey.

Hammen out indefinitely with partial meniscus tear.

Curtis J. Phillips forward Jim Hammen will miss the entirety of the upcoming summer league as a MRI earlier today revealed a partial meniscus tear of his knee.

Hammen along with team officials were aware of the possible tear but were hoping that wasn't the case. "Jim had been playing through pain and discomfort for the past two sessions but this past session it was more noticeable on and off the court. However we still had hope that everything would be alright but that obviously isn't the case" said CJP general manager and player Daniel Sondreal. Hammen is officially out for the summer league and any return after that is unknown at this time.

Hammen, 30, has played for team CJP in each of its 15 sessions since forming in the fall of 2009. "It is odd when he misses one game in a single session and it will be even more so when he misses an entire session" said Sondreal, who has played in over 300 official basketball games with Hammen since 1999.  

Team CJP is now in need of an additional player to replace Hammen for the upcoming summer session but will be holding his spot for whenever he returns to the hardwood. "With Jim out we are going to be a different looking team at times and will miss his clutch plays, scoring, and overall savvy play. We will do our best to continue playing winning and admirable basketball without him and look forward to his return hopefully in the fall" said Sondreal.

Back to back! Curtis J. Phillips (7-1) rides out Prime (1-6) 63-58 to win the 2013 Spring League Championship.

Game Notes

CJP won the 2013 Lawrence Park & Rec Spring League Championship and its second consecutive league championship. This the third Spring League Championship for team CJP and its fourth championship overall. CJP is now 2-0 all-time against Prime. It was CJP veteran Lane Leedahl's final game and his number 4 is now officially retired.

Curtis J. Phillips (6-1) stumbles late to S. Beasy & Company (3-4) 52-53

Game Notes

CJP is now 1-1 all-time versus S. Beasy & Company. CJP's 15 game win streak ended with the loss.

Curtis J. Phillips (6-0) takes Pete's Haack's (1-5) 74-54

Game Notes

CJP center Lane Leedahl missed the game due to being on vacation in Florida.

Curtis J. Phillips (5-0) exploits Topeka YMCA (1-4) 62-46

Game Notes

CJP forward Jim Hammen missed the game due to being in Florida for his upcoming wedding. CJP is now 4-0 all-time versus Topeka YMCA, formerly known as WTF...Are You Ewing?

CJP set to retire the number 4 in honor of Lane Leedahl.

What do Joe Dumars, Detroit Pistons; Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks; Chris Webber, Sacramento Kings; Adrian Dantley, Utah Jazz and last but not least, Lane Leedahl, Curtis J. Phillips Basketball, all have in common?

They are black?

No.

They were all from North Dakota?

Uhhhh. No.

They all voted for Obama?

Not too sure on that one.

What then?

All of them have had, after this month, their jersey number 4 retired in honor of their outstanding contributions on the hardwood.

"There are very few world class basketball players that I can think of that could play all five positions on the court." said team owner Curtis J. Phillips. "In the past there were greats like Magic, Pippen, Havilcek and of course Wilt did it with the Harlem Globetrotters and then of course myself."

"Nowadays there are only two players that I personally know of that can showcase their skills on both offense and defense while playing in any of the five spots and that is Lebron and Lane."

"There was M & M in baseball with Mantle and Maris but in basketball we have L & L with Lebron and Lane."

Leedahl, who will be relocating with his wife and child to Rhode Island, has played an integral part for Curtis J. Phillips in leading them to an amazing five year run in the Lawrence, Kansas Men's Basketball League with 71 win, 31 loss record (in progress) including two perfect 7-0 seasons and 3 championships.

His hoop career started in Grade 4 in the driveways of Grand Forks, North Dakota where he dominated the O.P.P. Classic Two-on-Two tournaments either teaming or playing against lifelong friend and teammate Daniel Sondreal.

"I've been playing with Dan (on the basketball court) since we were kids," said the affable Leedahl. "While the rest of us get older and a bit out of shape, Dan just gets better and more aggressive and has started to take on a larger scoring role."

Of his time in a Curtis J. Phillips uniform Leedahl said: "It was a great team to play on in what is the greatest team game that has ever been developed. It (basketball) is a life sport not like others sports you play that have a shelf life."

"I will miss the camaraderie and rivalries and questionable officiating."

And we will miss you Lane.

Notes

Leedahl will be the first ever player to have his number and jersey retired into the Curtis J. Phillips Basketball Hall of Fame. Leedahl is believed to be the teams all-time leader in games played, offensive rebounds, blocked shots, time outs called, and opening tip offs won. Leedahl has 4 games remaining in his CJP career with the team currently 4-0. His number 4 jersey will become officially retired on May 22, 2013.

* Article written by Curtis J. Phillips. Notes provided by Daniel Sondreal. Image created by Jarrett Olson.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-0) quells Prime (0-4) 63-40

Game Notes

CJP has won 13 consecutive league games dating back to November 13, 2012.

Curtis J. Phillips (3-0) rolls back the Free Agents (3-1) 58-50

Game Notes

CJP center Lane Leedahl missed the game due to a mysterious illness. CJP is now 6-2 all-time versus the Free Agents.

Curts J. Phillips (2-0) subverts S. Beasy & Company (1-2) 53-46

Game Notes

CJP center Mike Logan did not wear his jersey due to his failure of not washing it after last weeks game.

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) subdues The Dawgs (1-1) 69-55

Game Notes

CJP is now 9-7 all-time versus The Dawgs. CJP is now 12-3 all-time in season openers.

Olson named to Grand Am All-Tournament Team

CJP guard Jarrett Olson was named to the 2013 Grand Am All-Tournament Team. Olson averaged 21.8 points per game, 4.3 rebound per game, and made 24 three-point field goals in four games of play.

2013 Curtis J. Phillips - Grand Am Tournament - 2nd Place

Back: Ricardo Martinez, Daniel Sondreal, Chris Kennington, Brandon Casavan
Front: Jesse Roth, Levi Olsen, D.J. Dupasquier, Jarrett Olson

Curtis J. Phillips (3-1) flounders late to 99 Problems (5-0) 75-90 and settles for 2nd place in the 2013 Grand Am Tournament

Game Notes

Grand Forks 99 Problems won their second consecutive Men's Rec Division championship. CJP is now 0-2 all-time at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center in Grand Forks, ND. CJP is now 4-3 all-time in Grand Am Tournament play. CJP guard Jarrett Olson was named to the All-Tournament team.

Individual Leaders

Points: Levi Olsen - 23pts, Jarrett Olson - 20pts, Ricardo Martinez - 10pts
Rebounds: Ricardo Martinez - 7rebs, Levi Olsen - 6rebs, Jarrett Olson - 5rebs
Assists: D.J. Dupasquier - 11asts, Levi Olsen - 5asts, Jesse Roth - 3asts

Curtis J. Phillips (3-0) eliminates Gowan Construction (3-1) 78-73 and advances to championship game.

Game Notes

CJP forward Jesse Roth and center Ricardo Martinez both fouled out of the game. CJP improved to 2-0 all-time in games played at Central High School in Grand Forks, ND.

Individual Leaders

Points: Levi Olsen - 22pts, Jarrett Olson - 17pts, D.J. Dupasquier - 12pts, Chris Kennington - 12pts
Rebounds: Brandon Casavan - 13rebs, Daniel Sondreal - 10rebs, Levi Olsen - 8rebs
Assists: Levi Olsen - 9asts, Ricardo Martinez - 2asts, Brandon Casavan - 2asts, Chris Kennington - 2asts

Curtis J. Phillips (2-0) eliminates The Ho Sports Bar Jabbers (2-1) 78-74 from the 2013 Grand Am Tournament

Game Notes

CJP center Ricardo Martinez fouled out of the game. CJP improved to 2-1 all-time in games played at South Middle School.

Individual Leaders

Points: Jarrett Olson - 28pts, Levi Olsen - 13pts, Ricardo Martinez - 12pts
Rebounds: Brandon Casavan - 10rebs, Ricardo Martinez - 10rebs, Chris Kennington - 10rebs
Assists: D.J. Dupasquier - 4asts, Daniel Sondreal - 3asts, Jarrett Olson - 3asts, Jesse Roth - 3asts

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) rallies past Tabor Farmhands (0-1) 92-84 in their opening game of the 2013 Grand Am Tournament.

Game Notes

Team CJP made 18 three-point field goals. CJP improved to 2-2 all-time in Grand Am Tournament play. The game was played at South Middle School in Grand Forks, ND.

Individual Leaders

Points: Jarrett Olson - 22pts, D.J. Dupasquier - 20pts, Levi Olsen - 20pts
Rebounds: Brandon Casavan - 11rebs, Ricardo Martinez - 6rebs, Chris Kennington - 5rebs
Assists: D.J. Dupasquier - 9asts, Daniel Sondreal - 5asts, Levi Olsen - 3asts

Official 2013 CJP Grand Am Roster

With only three days until team CJP takes part in the 2013 North Central Grand Am Basketball Tournament in Grand Forks, ND, team officials have announced its final roster.

Centers: Brandon Casavan* (Grand Forks, ND), Ricardo Martinez (Winnipeg, Manitoba)

Forwards: Jesse Roth* (Bismarck, ND), Daniel Sondreal* (Lawrence, KS), Chris Kennington (Winnipeg, MB)

Guards: Levi Olsen (Highlands Ranch, CO), Jarrett Olson* (Grand Forks, ND), D.J. Dupasquier (Winnipeg, MB)

* Notes player played for the 2011 CJP Grand Am Team.

For a more detailed look at the roster please visit our Rosters link above.

2013 Winter League Champions 7-0

Back: Jim Hammen, Daniel Sondreal, Mike Logan

Middle: Cody Isbell, Lane Leedahl

Front: Matt Donnelly, Mario Thomas

Curtis J. Phillips (7-0) caps off championship season with rout over Snozzberries (0-7) 69-39

Game Notes

CJP finished 7-0 for the first time since their Spring 2010 Championship season. CJP is now 2-0 all-time versus the Snozzberries.

Curtis J. Phillips (6-0) clinches league championship with comeback victory over the Free Agents (2-4) 47-44

Game Notes

Curtis J. Phillips Basketball won its first ever Winter League Championship and its third overall championship. CJP Basketball also celebrated its 100th game played. CJP is now 6-0 for the first time since May 4, 2010. The team is now 5-2 all-time versus the Free Agents.

Canadian Chris "Kenny" Kennington added to CJP Grand Am Team

Oh Canada! With the recent additions of Canadians Ricardo Martinez and D.J. Dupasquier, team CJP has continued the trend and added Winnipeg native Chris "Kenny" Kennington to the Grand Am tournament roster. Kennington, 28, is a 6'1'' forward that is known for his defensive pride and abilities, team first attitude, and his knack for making shots from the corners. Kennington along with Martinez, and Dupasquier all play for the Winnipeg men's city league team Shaka Dula. Kennington will be wearing the number 6 jersey.

Canadian D.J. Dupasquier added to CJP Grand Am Team

With Ricky Shiu having to pull out of the upcoming Grand Am Basketball tournament in Grand Forks, ND, team Curtis J. Phillips was in desperate need of a point guard. And once again they tapped into their Canadian talent pool and thanks to the recruiting of fellow Canadian and CJP big man Ricardo Martinez they found a superb replacement in D.J. Dupasquier. Dupasquier, 20, is a 5'6'' guard who will bring much needed speed, quickness, and youth to the team. "D.J. has great ball control and breaks people down off the dribble on the regular. And if he gets on one of his hot streaks from beyond the arc, whoooooo! Watch out!" said Martinez in an interview with NBC Sports. Dupasquier will be competing in his first ever Grand Am and will be wearing the number five jersey.

Curtis J. Phillips (5-0) rattles the No Names (4-1) 58-38

Game Notes

CJP is now 2-9 all-time versus the No Names. CJP is 5-0 for the first time since July 6, 2010.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-0) frustrates Elbowface Basketball LLC (1-3) 57-41

Game Notes

Guard Mario Thomas missed the game due to travel. CJP is 4-0 for the first time since June 29, 2010.

Canadian Ricardo Martinez added to CJP Grand Am Team

Curtis J. Phillips finalized its upcoming Grand Am Tournament team late Monday night evening as they added Canadian and Winnipeg, Manitoba resident Ricardo E. Martinez to the roster. Martinez, 36, is in his twelfth season playing for Shaka Dula in Winnipeg's Men City League. At six foot, three inches tall Ricardo patents his game after his basketball idol Tim Duncan. "Ricardo loves basketball. His enthusiasm for the game is top notch. He plays with a team first attitude and can knock down bank shots with the best of them. We are excited to have him on board and feel he will fit in right away" said CJP general manager and captain Daniel Sondreal. Martinez will be wearing the number 4 jersey and will be playing in his second Grand Am (2012).

Curtis J. Phillips (3-0) surges past The Dawgs (1-2) 63-48

Game Notes

CJP guard Matt Donnelly missed the game due to being out of the Central Time Zone. CJP is now 8-7 all-time versus The Dawgs.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-0) inches past the Free Agents (0-2) at the buzzer. 57-55.

Game Notes

CJP guard Matt Donnelly missed the game for reasons unknown. Team CJP is now 4-2 all-time versus the Free Agents.

New CJP Jerseys

The new team Curtis J. Phillips basketball jerseys. Courtesy of the real Curtis J. Phillips and the ACME T-shirt shop in downtown Lawrence, KS.

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) routes Snozzberries (0-1) 86-42

Game Notes

CJP is now 11-3 all-time in season openers. CJP center Mike Logan missed the game due to a work related matter. CJP wore their original jerseys for the last time.

CJP adds Mike Logan

For the first time in their illustrious history team Curtis J. Phillips has added a former foe to their team as early today they announced the addition of former Jefferson's and Granada big man Mike Logan. Logan's availability was brought to the attention of team management by CJP center Lane Leedahl and with the teams blessings, Leedahl made the deal happen." "When Lane first mentioned the name of Mike Logan I didn't know who he was talking about but then he informed of who Mike was and I was on board. I say this because when we have played his teams in the past, he was the lone person we had to design our defense against. He will likely be our first ever true post up big man but what is even better is that Mike can shoot from the outside as well" said team manager and player Daniel Sondreal. Logan will be wearing the number two uniform.