Isbell takes temporary hiatus from team CJP.

CJP forward Cody Isbell has informed team management that due to scheduling conflicts that he will be sitting out the 2012 Summer season but will be looking to rejoin the team once again in the Fall. "In just one season of play Cody has become a key member of our team and we hope to have him back in uniform come October.", said CJP general manager and player Daniel Sondreal.

Spring 2012 Highlights - Part Four

Spring 2012 Highlights - Part Three

Spring 2012 Highlights - Part Two

Spring 2012 Highlights - Part One

From Curtis J. Phillips

Curtis J. Phillips (5-2) sustains Treanor Yoons (2-5) 58-56

Quotes

"Mario had the presence of mind...the presence of mind...the presence of mind...the presence of mind...to win that game for us." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Most exciting game I have seen all season!" - CJP cameraman Marc Banda

"A perfect way to finish the season! We were able to hit some timely shots and get stops on defense when we needed to. It was a pleasure playing with Curtis and soaking in the knowledge he gave us. Can't wait until the next session!" - CJP guard Mario Thomas

"My uncle has always referenced a movie called "The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh", well tonight's game will always be remembered to me as, "The Mario That Saved Fan Night" game and the twenty-two fans that spent their cherished time watching and cheering us on." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

"Even though we were dethroned, this was by far the most fun season to date. We are only going to improve in time. A big shout out to Curtis for his presence tonight; a fun and generous man!" - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"Great atmosphere tonight. We brought it for 20 minutes but the fans brought it for 40." - CJP center Lane Leedahl

Game Notes

After 11 seasons of play team Curtis J. Phillips is 53-24. 22 fans attended the game which set a record for Curtis J. Phillips Basketball.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-2) is dethroned by Granada (5-1) 62-65

Quotes

"The end of the game reminded me of Hakim Warrick blocking Michael Lee's shot except it was some Granada guy blocking Matt's. It was a good shot by Matt just like Michael Lee's as well." - CJP center Charles Morris

"Good time tonight. A tough game that we just came up short on." - CJP forward Cody Isbell

"I cost us a few possessions by playing James L. Hammen ball instead of Curtis J. Phillips ball. Wish I had a couple of those back." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"We got tough in the second half, too bad we just ran out of time." - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"A horrible first half but thanks to some hot shooting by Ari and a few others to go along with a collective effort on stopping the league's best offensive player we made it a game. However we lost and our two year reign as Spring league champions is over." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

Game Notes

Team CJP is now 6-2 all-time versus the Granada (formerly known as Jefferson's and Jet Lag). CJP center Charles Morris provided fruit punch Gatorade for each team member before the game.

Curtis J. Phillips (4-1) sacks The Dawgs (2-3) 70-67 OT

Quotes

"6-6 versus The Dawgs. Wow!" - CJP center Charles Morris

"Quite the game and once again we almost crumbled late to the Dawgs but thanks to Jim, Mario, and Matt we were able to put enough points up to close them out in overtime." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

"Great to tie up the series. I feel like we haven't played our best ball yet but will need to do so soon if we want to win it." - CJP center Lane Leedahl

"Another tough game, another solid W. I'm glad we were able to get stops when we needed to and hit shots down the stretch." - CJP guard Mario Thomas

"That's a game we lose to the Dawgs in previous years. Didn't fold this time." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Those dirty, dirty dawgs. When will they ever learn?" - CJP guard Matt Donnelly

Game Notes

CJP is now 6-6 all-time versus The Dawgs. CJP forward Cody Isbell missed the game due to work related issues. Jamie Wilson substituted in for Marc Banda as team cameraman.

Curtis J. Phillips (3-1) stops the Free Agents (2-2) 54-51

Quotes

"Hard fought win against a team that hates us a lot more than we hate them." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Kudos to Detlef Schrempf aka Daniel for hitting two clutch free throws toward the end of regulation to put away those pesky Free Agents." - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"Hard fought game, glad we got the W. Jim was an absolute stud tonight." - CJP guard Mario Thomas

"It was a back and forth game from start to finish and luckily enough we were able to take control in the final two minutes. Everyone had a hand in the victory. Jim, Cody, and Charles carried us on offense. Ari and Mario locked down the perimeter in the second half while Lane helped control the paint along with making timely substitutions." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

Game Notes

CJP guard Matt Donnelly missed the game due to travel. CJP is now 3-0 all-time versus the Free Agents.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-1) squanders to 1977 (2-1) 50-51

Quotes

"Disappointing loss considering how well and tough we played. Maybe next time Mario can play and officiate for us!" - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"Plenty of mishaps and we have yet to discover our identity on offense." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

"F**king bulls**t!" - CJP fan Jill Vancoevern

"This loss can rest on the shoulders of Mr. Charles Morris. Sleep well tonight Chuck." - CJP center Lane Leedahl

"It felt like we never really got into a rhythm offensively. Our defense was a little better, but we definitely missed Charles on the boards." - CJP guard Mario Thomas

Game Notes

CJP center Charles Morris missed the game due to a work related matter.

Curtis J. Phillips (2-0) bests WTF...Are You Ewing (0-2) 44-36

Quotes

"Kind of an ugly game but we played good enough D to pull out the win. Mario seems to fit well with the team and it's great to have Charles back." - CJP guard Matt Donnelly

"My nose hurts." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

"Tonight's game was so intense, Charles went beast mode out there!" - CJP cameraman Marc Banda

"A tough night offensively but we won and everyone but Jim's nose seemed to have a good time in doing so." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

Games Notes

Team CJP is now 3-0 all-time versus WTF...Are You Ewing?. CJP forward Cody Isbell missed the game due to work. Prior to the game CJP guard Mario Thomas had his alternate status lifted and agreed to join the team as a full time player.

Curtis J. Phillips (1-0) tramples Blue Crew (0-1) 85-26

Quotes

"Nice to be back downtown." - CJP center Lane Leedahl

"Cody is a great addition to the team and it is nice to play with Charles again!" - CJP guard Ariel Ludwig

"This game was over in the first four minutes as our talent, size, and speed was too much for them. As for the new additions, Cody fit in like he had been with us before and the same goes with Mario." - CJP forward Daniel Sondreal

"It felt good, I was excited to be back. I had an exciting time. It was exciting. I was really excited to see the guys." - CJP center Charles Morris

"One of their players stopped me in the parking lot after the game and asked me how long our team had played together, because our chemistry and passing was so ridiculous." - CJP forward Jim Hammen

Game Notes

CJP is now 10-1 all-time in season openers. Mario Thomas filled in for guard Matt Donnelly as Donnelly's sister was in town visiting.

Thomas named alternate for CJP Basketball

Breaking news out of Lawrence, Kansas: Team Curtis J. Phillips has named Topeka native Mario Thomas as their official alternate for the 2012 Spring Basketball Season. Due to the team only carrying seven active players this season, team officials felt it was necessary to add an alternate player incase of player shortage throughout the season. Team CJP general manager Daniel Sondreal had the following to say after the announcement of Thomas' addition to the team, "I don't know much about Mario other than he is a city league ref, that his city league team a few years back beat ours, and that he plays pickup ball with a few of us on Thursday nights. However I do know that he may provide us with our first playmaking point guard since Chris Wallace." Thomas will wear the number five jersey when fills in for team CJP.