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Rhamel bratton biography of william hill Newer Post Older Post Home. Bratton pled not guilty to the charge. If the Brattons turn out to be greater at Virginia than the Gaits were at Syracuse two decades ago, then we will have seen not only a pair of African-American stars in a predominantly white game, but also two individuals who revolutionized the sport once again. Bayly New York.

Other than being the most hyped recruits in the history of college lacrosse, Rhamel and Shamel Bratton really didn&#x;t have any pressure on them heading into their freshman season at the University of Virginia. The twins from Huntington, Long Island, were christened as legends before they even stepped on campus, appearing twice on the cover of Inside Lacrosse magazine.

(The Times also checked in, though we will bow down to the guest blogger John Jiloty as the arbiter of all lacrosse judgments.) The Brattons were an alluring story not only because of their immense talent, but also because they were African-American stars in a sport that Virginia Coach Dom Starisa described as lily white.

Rhamel Bratton, left, and his twin brother Shamel were highly touted coming out of high school.

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The Cavaliers are getting ready for their opening round matchup with Maryland-Baltimore County this weekend, and the Brattons have had solid freshman seasons, but have yet to match their considerable hype.

Dixon went on to be the national midfielder of the year and Rotelli won the Tewaaraton Trophy. The Brattons did not attend practice to attend the funeral, according to the Post. He was a 3 sport, basketball, and football and lacrosse star. Shamel and Rhamel Bratton did not.

One reason, Starsia said in a phone interview Thursday, is that freshmen middies have one of the most difficult adjustments in the sport. He made a comparison to basketball: Lacrosse attackmen have higher-percentage scoring chances, much like 7-footers in the post. Middies shoot from outside, and the combination of better goalies and bigger defenders make things more difficult.

Shamel, who has been on the field a bit more because he&#x;s left-handed, has 16 points (12 goals, 4 assists). Rhamel has 14 points (8 goals, 6 assists).

While that production won&#x;t turn the brothers into instant all-Americans, it puts them among the most productive freshman middies in the country.

Maybe more importantly, Starsia said that their production compared favorably to the prolific former Cav middies Kyle Dixon and Chris Rotelli. Dixon went on to be the national midfielder of the year and Rotelli won the Tewaaraton Trophy.

Biography of william shakespeare The same sources also said the Brattons traveled to Stony Brook — which is about a minute drive from their home town of Huntington Station, N. He has pled not guilty to the charge. These guys will be important parts of the UVA championship teams of , and Re ''The Boy Wonders of Lacrosse,'' June 3: I couldn't help wondering after reading Huntington High School Coach Paul McDermott's comment about Rhamel and Shamel Bratton developing lacrosse moves that ''aren't taught'' whether they will match those of another pair of twin brothers, Gary and Paul Gait, whose skills revolutionized lacrosse during their college years.

I think they&#x;ve had a very good year, Starsia said. I think they could have a big playoff run here. I think they made steady progress throughout the season and melded into what we&#x;re doing.