Motlow ready for second semester

Motlow State Community College in Lynchburg, TN has had some rough seasons this decade. Head coach Bobby Steinburg is looking to turn the Bucks around in the right direction this season. The Bucks are currently (13-2) heading into the second semester of action this January. JucoJunction had a chance to touch base with coach Steinburg on some of his players recruitment this season.

Tyree Evans: (SO) 6-foot-3 (210) from Richmond, VA.

"Evans is a pure scorer" said JucoJunction staff member Bret Swanson.

Tyree played his freshman campaign at Butler County Community College in Kansas where he averaged 18 ppg for the Grizzlies. Evans is averaging 21.8 ppg, 4.8 rebounds and 3.5 steals currently this season for the bucks. Tyree is shooting 43.1% (57-132) from 3 point range.

Tennessee, Kansas State, Charlotte, Mississippi State, Florida State and Maryland are calling on him. Evans had signed with Cincinnati out of prep school while attending the Winchendon School in Massachusetts. Look for the explosive two-guard to have a solid season for the Bucks.

Demarco Stepter: (SO) 6-foot-7 (270) from Memphis, TN.

"Dermarco really knows how to use his body to score the ball inside. He really has great footwork and a soft touch out to the three point line," said Steinburg.

Southeast Missouri State, Wright State, Arkansas-Little Rock, Murray State and Western Kentucky have shown interest in the post player. Stepter is getting 12 ppg, 10.2 rebounds and 2 blocks a night so far this season.

Anthony Sally: (SO) 6-foot-2 (175) from Richmond, VA.

Sally played his freshman season at Tallahassee Community College (FL). Sally a point guard is averaging 9 ppg and 7.6 assists for the Bucks this season.

"Anthony is a pure point guard who can really see the floor unbelievably well," said Steinburg.

Indiana State, East Carolina, Arkansas-Little Rock, Wyoming and Troy have shown interest in the point guard this fall.

Frank Henry-Ala: (SO) 6-foot-5 (205) from Pasadena, CA. Henry-Ala is a third year player now. Frank redshirted at UC-Davis back in 2005-2006 and played last season

for the Aggies.

"Frank is a great defender and can score the ball in so many ways. He really brings a complete game to the floor every night," said Swanson.

Henry-Ala was an academic qualifier coming out of high school. IP-Fort Wayne, Drake, Western Kentucky, Duquesne, Indiana State, Murray State, St. Louis and Eastern Kentucky have shown interest in the wing player this season. Frank is averaging 9.9 ppg, 8.8 rebounds and 3 steals on the young season.

Cliff Dixon: (FR) 6-foot-9 (210) from Suitland, MD.

Dixon prepped at Progressive Christian (MD) last season. Dixon is a lifelong friend of NBA player Kevin Durant (Seattle Sonics).

"Cliff is a high-flying athlete. He can really alter shots on both ends of the floor and runs the floor like a guard," said Swanson.

Dixon played AAU ball with the DC Blue Devils. Dixon on the season is getting 15 ppg and 8.2 rebounds for the Bucks.

Look for the Bucks to try to make a run to the NJCAA National Tourney this season in Hutchinson, KS.