Curtis J. Phillips (2-1) yields to Blouses (3-1) 48-61

Quotes

"We played tough the first half and our shooters shot well from three. But in the second half we lost our rhythm and shots stopped falling. They were really athletic and wore us down as the second half went on." - CJP guard Brett Goedeke

"We got rj'd!" - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"It seemed from the get go that as a team we were out of energy and that is horrible any game let alone against the fastest and most athletic team in the league." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

"Shots stopped falling. We started playing frantic and Jim's favorite ref didn't let him down and trapped him into a "T". We just need to play smart both halves." - CJP forward James Lawrence

"Do technical fouls make good birthday gifts? Jim?" - CJP center Lane Leedahl

"That was my last game. Its just not fun anymore. I get a different set of standards than anyone else. I've never even seen anyone else get called for a technical." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

Game Notes

CJP is now 0-1 this season when wearing their white colored jerseys.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-0) stomachs The Dawgs (0-2) 57-50

Quotes

"Lane's horse bank three set the tone. Ari slashed well again, and we were on fire the first ten minutes. Another good showing when the opponent made their second half run to hold on to the lead." - CJP guard Matt Donnelly

"Tough second half. Everyone on our team played well. As for myself, those Dawgs kept chasing me around like I was their tail" - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"We played a great first half with accurate outside shooting and strong defensive rebounding. James had a couple of deep ones in a row that were devastating to the Dawgs. We were able to hold them off in the second half despite poor all around play. The Dawgs have bitching to the refs down to an art form. They are a bunch of tools other than Matt's brother." - CJP center Josh Lawrence

Game Notes

Team CJP is now 4-5 all-time against The Dawgs.

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) surmounts The Granda (0-2) 61-51

Quotes

"Nice gritty win to open the season. Tough league this year, every win will be huge." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Thanks to the superb athletic performance of Lane and Josh down low we were able to sneak out of there with a "W". It felt good to get back out there to run the floor and throw up a few forced shots." - CJP forward James Lawrence

"I can't believe Franklin called the timeout when they had none." - CJP center Lane Leedahl on The Granda's captain pulling a Chris Webber and sealing the victory for CJP late in the game.

"Good effort for the first time out. Ari scrapped a bit and it seems to fit in well with the team. We weathered little runs from The Granda but came out on top." - CJP guard Matt Donnelly

"Considering tonight was the first time that over half our team had touched a basketball since July, our ball movement was quite sharp. And I hope our play only rises from here on as every team in this league is capable of winning the championship." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

Game Notes

Team CJP is now 8-1 all-time in season openers and 8-7 all-time when playing in the East Lawrence Rec Center. 

Charitable Curtis J. at again.

Owner Curtis J. Phillips agreed today, despite the NBA lockout, to sponsor the team again this fall. "Danny Sondreal guaranteed me that the team will once again be the dominant force in Lawrence, Kansas adult hoops. He also mentioned that the games may be broadcast live on Skype and recorded for You Tube distribution." NBA coaching legend Phil Jackson, also a native of North Dakota as is Sondreal, stated in a press release. "This is great that the games are to be webcast. I told Mitch Kupchak and he will be watching for possible (Los Angeles Lakers) free agent signings from team CJP."

CJP Center Charles Morris Retires

Charles Morris displaying his #6 CJP jersey one last time.

After two years of playing for Curtis J. Phillips Basketball, center Charles Morris has retired from the team. Morris is retiring from the Lawrence Parks and Rec Men's Basketball League as he is moving to San Diego, CA. Morris was the lone tall man for team CJP over the last two years as he was the only player on the team that stood over six foot, three inches. The team will miss not only his height but his smile, handsome looks, unhurried attitude, and overall basketball abilities that helped lead the team to two league championships.

The Curtis J. Phillips thanks Charles Morris for his contributions to team CJP.

Team owner and namesake Curtis J. Phillips had the following to say on Morris leaving team CJP and heading to San Diego, "I am very, very close to all of my players so I am very sad to learn that Chase is leaving the team. I understand that Chris is moving to San Diego. I got to know Chandler this summer at the 50th Legion Athletic Camp and even saw him in action on the hardwood. On one play Chip had five straight offensive rebounds...mind you he was rebounding his own shots. I am super happy that I had the chance to meet Chata and wish him the best of luck."

Curtis J. Phillips (5-2) overcomes Jet Lag (6-1) 62-48

Quotes

"I took a lot of joy in ruining Jet Lag's undefeated season. They may be champs, but they didn't beat us. Kudos to Lane and the highest scoring game of his entire life. It was a beauty to watch." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"When Charles and I found out the news 900 miles north of Lawrence, we were all smiles and inspired by what apparently was one of the finest outings by team Curtis J. Phillips." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal thoughts on an undermanned team CJP's triumphant victory over the now league champions, Jet Lag

Games Notes

Forward Daniel Sondreal and Charles Morris both missed the game due to work related travel. James Lawrence missed the game due to personal reasons. Josh Lawrence missed the game for reasons unknown. After eight sessions of play, team Curtis J. Phillips is now 51-13 all-time in LPRD league play.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-2) succumbs to Trees and Threes (5-1) 54-65

Quotes

"Tough loss. If you take away the opening five minutes where that dude scored at least 20 points, we outscored that team. Ended up costing us the championship." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"They basically didn't miss for the first six or seven minutes of the game and that was that because their early lead was too much for us to overcome. However even though our chance at a repeat came to an end, it was a fun second half as we didn't fold and ended up causing them a lot of problems." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

Game Notes

Center Charles Morris missed the game due to fatigue. Guard James Lawrence was not in action due to the birth of his son.

Team CJP signs Ariel Ludwig

At 11:27AM this morning via telephone, team CJP general manager Daniel Sondreal signed guard Ariel Ludwig to a two-game guaranteed contract. Ludwig will bring much needed depth to the team as tonight CJP will be without guard James "Lights Out" Lawrence and next week the team will be without the services of Sondreal, Charles Morris, and likely Lawrence once again. "Arie is a fierce competitor that most of our team has played with or against at local church pickup games. The thing I like about him most other than his abilities is that Arie never seems to be afraid of the moment" said Sondreal. Well team CJP will definitely look for that and more from Ludwig as tonight they match-up against the (4-1) Trees and Threes in what may make or break CJP's championship hopes. If CJP should win tonight, then their game next week against Jet Lag (formerly known as Jefferson's) would be for the 2011 Summer League Championship.

Ludwig will be wearing the #00 jersey.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-1) endures the Free Agents (3-2) 44-38

Quotes

"Good hard-fought win, never more than a 6 point lead the whole game, it seemed. Playoff atmosphere." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

Game Notes

CJP guard James Lawrence left the game with about ten minutes to go in the first half due to an ankle injury. CJP is now 2-0 all-time versus the Free Agents.

Curtis J. Phillips (3-1) checks WTF...Are You Ewing (2-2) 66-36

Quotes

"We played another great game against that team. Something about them always seems to bring out the best in us. We moved the ball really well and got a lot of open looks. We weren't hitting from the outside as much as usual but our bigs guys hit the boards hard and got a lot of looks inside. We played great defense and kept the intensity up for most of the game." - CJP guard Brett Goedeke

"Of all the teams we have ever played What The F**k Are You Ewing is by far the most similar team to us in talent, age, and physical stature. However I believe the difference between us is that we dominate the game by passing and they try to dominate with a lot of dribbling and thus far it's 2-0 in favor of the pass." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal


Game Notes

CJP had all eight players in attendance for the first time this season. Center Charles Morris has informed the team that this will be his last season as he is moving to San Diego, CA.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-1) drops to the Dawgs (1-2) 40-46

Quotes

"It's frustrating to lose to a team that you think you're better than." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Always devastating to lose to your rivals. Have to make shots and limit second chance points, two things we failed to do last night!" - CJP guard James Lawrence

Game Notes

Guard Matt Donnelly missed his third consecutive game due to travel. CJP is now 3-5 all-time versus the Dawgs.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-0) decimates Geeks 'N Sneaks (0-2) 92-29

Quotes

"Our grandma was in the stands so of course Brett, James, and I wanted to perform. Brett responded by scoring a bunch of points on fast breaks and lay-ups. James hit about ten threes. I went ahead and missed like eight lay-ups. We killed them though." - CJP center Josh Lawrence

"This team was likely the youngest and most timid team we have played and it showed as they didn't score a point until ten minutes to go in the first half." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

Game Notes

Forward Lane Leedahl missed the game to due personal reasons. Guard Matt Donnelly missed his second consecutive game due to travel.

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) surmounts Pippen Ain't Easy (0-1) 56-36

Quotes

"Did a great job being patient with their zone and moving the ball until we got a good look. Great game for the big men too, totally controlled the glass." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"We moved the ball well against their zone. Were getting great looks all night. Charles, Lane, and Josh dominated inside, and it allowed our shooters to get lots of open looks from outside. We played pretty good defense and didn't give them too many second chance baskets." - CJP guard Brett Goedeke

"Last night you could tell there were a few cob webs on our game from having a couple of weeks off, but we managed to do a lot fundamental things well that allowed us to come away with the win." CJP guard James Lawrence

Game Notes

CJP is now 2-0 all-time versus Pippen Ain't Easy. Guard Matt Donnelly missed the game for reasons unknown.

Retirement? Not quite yet for Lane Leedahl.

Temporary retirement no more! Contrary to his announcement in early May, Curtis J. Phillips power forward Lane Leedahl will be joining the team for its upcoming title defense in the 2011 LPRD Men's 4 Summer Basketball League. Leedahl was set to take the summer off due time constraints but that isn't the case anymore as he officially notified the team last week he will once again be sporting his infamous number four jersey for team CJP. With Leedahl playing, the original eight man core of CJP is still intact and should once again be in the running for another league championship.