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DoctorJ · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:22 pm Post subject:

Beasts are always welcome!

Seems like the two best hoop descriptors are Stud and Beast!!

If you can't recruit the former, you need to have the latter. Laughing

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uz2b-len · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:56 am Post subject:

Everything I hear from Tyler tells me that he's a great character guy, and that he will buy into and contribute to "the brotherhood." That's number one, and the rest will follow. Guys are motivated by their loyalty to their teammates to do what it takes to play their best. Witness Freddie Riley and his amazing improvement on defense, from matador to slam-the-door.
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CrooksisRhyming · Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject:

http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/times-all-suncoast-boys-basketball/13414/
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Roadtrip · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:43 am Post subject:

I think one thing that people are forgetting or just didn't know, is that two years ago in a playoff game against Cady, the consensus was that Tyler held his own quite well. If Lalanne comes back healthy we should be strong up front.

Marty Peretz · Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:06 pm Post subject:

Between Freddie, Tyler and Cady, a quarter of our scholarship players will be from the sunshine state next season. Good pipeline to tap.
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diplomat · Sophomore Joined: 08 Apr 2012 Posts: 183

Anyone know why Tyler chose Umass over USF, seeing that he is from the Tampa area. Does he have any sort of connections to Umass, family friend, etc???

Chris20 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:04 am Post subject:

Because UMass is awesome, on the rise, and our staff knows how to recruit.

6thManPA · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject:

Tyler named to SourceHoops.com Florida All-State 1st team:
http://www.sourcehoops.com/2011-2012-class-5a-all-state/

I don't know whether this organization is significant or not, so feel free to comment on whether this is a really meaningful award or just a another feather is his cap.

For what it is worth, the mention in the paper is here:
http://www2.hernandotoday.com/sports/hernando-sports/2012/apr/21/bergantino-earns-another-all-state-honor-ar-395169/

BUt, I'm looking forward to seeing him in a UMass Uniform!

Go UMass!

DoctorJ · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:28 pm Post subject:

Question: Are these kids like 'Berger' (I prefer that to ice) and Issac likely to play summer league?
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6thManPA · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject:

Also, Tyler named All-State for 5A by the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches.
http://www.fabcbasketball.net/Boys_All-State.html

ShotPutNC · Junior Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Posts: 633 Location: Amherst

Not sure if it has been brought up. But there is a video of Berg in a dunk contest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-kydNkZdq4&feature=related

First Dunk is at 3:20
Second Dunk is at 5:30

uz2b-len · Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 11:48 am Post subject:

Tyler looks a lot more athletic on those dunks than I realized from watching game clips. He looks very fit.
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Roadtrip · Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 2:16 pm Post subject:

Yes, Len, when I saw him here in FL he looked to be in good shape, ran the floor with the guards, sturdy frame. I think with proper training/conditioning he will get stronger, quicker, faster.

UMassFan99 · Senior Joined: 09 Jan 2010 Posts: 1263

Kid looks he already has an NCAA type body that can grab boards...

Chizzle · Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 9:02 pm Post subject:

More importantly.... How sweet are his sneakers?
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