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Originally posted by DrakeM
Folks,
Eli will prove to be a valuable resource for this board.
He is currently in the NBA development program and is learning daily from the best in the business. (Eli, I hope you don't mind being "outed")
I have worked with Eli at Coast to Coast Referee School and know that he is an excellent official. (Brad, you may know Eli as well)
IMHO, sometimes the High School rules are not written with a whole of common sense. As you progress to higher levels of basketball you will find that common sense in combination with rules knowledge is essential to calling the game.
The philosophies I have learned from the NBA officials
that have taught me, (Ed Rush, Ron Garretson, Bob Delaney, Greg Willard, Steve Javie,Gary Zielinski, and many others)
have NEVER failed me or gotten me in trouble when working a
High School or College game.
Eli, I know that this board primarily deals with High School and College situations, but I for one hope you continue to post. Good luck with your season,and when you see Kurt, Mike H, and Gary Z., say Hi for me.
Drake Marques

Drake, I appreciate the props. It's been awhile. I remember learning from you and Larry when I worked with you all at Coast to Coast when I knew very little about the pro game. I am working with Z this Saturday and will tell him you said Hi.