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The Game of His Life

Facing their cross-town rival on the court for the second time this season, Glynn Academy sought redemption for an earlier defeat at the hands of the Brunswick High Pirates. Durand Green, the Terrors’ senior point guard, knew that for his team to win the game he would have to step up and take control.

He pumped in 10 3-pointers, including an individual run of 12 consecutive points, and confounded the Pirates defense to the tune of 39 points, giving the Terrors the win and putting them squarely into contention for a home court advantage in the region tournament. In short, Green took the court and played the game of his life.

“When I walk on the court, I feel invincible,” Green said, still riding high following the 71-63 victory, the seventh consecutive win for Glynn Academy. “I feel like I could go for 40 every night.”

Standing just under 6 feet tall, Green has speed and ball handling skills that are among the best in the state. More than just an ordinary point guard, he is a combination point guard/shooting guard that can score from anywhere on the floor, although he is especially dangerous from outside the 3-point line. As the season came to a close, Green led the Terrors with 19.2 points and 7.8 assists per game.

On film you can see him bring the ball up court, dribble between his legs, pull up at the top of the key, and strike from 3-point range. Defensively, he can steal the ball and get it back in play quickly. He has a keen eye on the floor and can score or hit an open man with ease. He is also a highly coachable player and takes direction well.

“He watches a great deal of film on himself and opposing teams to consistently try to get better or get an edge on the next team that we are facing,” said Terrance Haywood, first year Glynn Academy basketball coach.

Haywood became impressed with Green even before he took the GA job last spring. The coach traveled to Brunswick to work with the players after school three days a week. His intention was to build relationships with the players before he arrived on campus full time in the fall.

“Durand never missed a workout,” Haywood said. “He is the returning leading scorer from last year’s team, and he made every voluntary offseason workout. That says a lot about the type of young man he is.”

Green is one of only three seniors playing for the Terrors this season. Along with fellow senior Dominique Walker, Green serves as a team captain.

“Durand is definitely the leader of our team,” Haywood said. “He is a quiet leader that does it by example.”

Green is an intensely focused player and maintains a calm demeanor no matter the situation.

“Whether I’m yelling at him or praising him, whether he scores five or 25, whether we are up 15 in a game or down 20, his demeanor stays the same,” Haywood said.

Green picked up a basketball and learned to play at an early age. By the time he was 6 years old, he was playing competitively in the Glynn County Recreation Department leagues. That developed into AAU ball, where he most recently played for the Golden Isles Warriors.

His play at point guard draws comparisons to his favorite player, nine-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers. He matches the NBA star in height, and both have a knack for seeing the court and hitting long distance shots. Green is also an outstanding ball-handler, court communicator, and shooter who plays with composure.

Not surprisingly, Green still recalls hitting his first trey.

“My first 3-pointer was freshman year versus Richmond Hill,” he said.

But it was in the offseason when he accomplished another amazing feat.

“It was in a summer league game when I dunked,” Green said.

After becoming a starter his sophomore year, Green was named the team’s MVP in his junior season when he led the team in scoring.

Several schools show interest in him, including the South Georgia State College Hawks. He plans to play basketball at a four-year school where he can major in business.

“I definitely feel like Durand has the ability to play at the next level,” Haywood said. “He will be a steal for any school that offers him a scholarship for next year.”

For now, Haywood and the Terrors look to make a deep run in the state playoffs, and Green will be a major part of that endeavor.

“Durand is an awesome player to have on your team,” Haywood said. “I’m glad that he’s a Red Terror and I don’t have to try and stop him night in and night out.”


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Written by: Rob Asbell

The Game of His Life

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