Bryan Bailey (Artland Dragons) We Have To Stay Focused On Every Possession Against Oldenburg - Feb 3, 2012 (by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber)
Bryan Bailey(185-PG-80, college: Bucknell) is a 31 year old 185cm combo guard that is playing his 10th professional basketball season and fifth playing with The Artland Dragons. He is a true team leader both on and off the court. He possesses a diverse game, with an ability to stroke the long-range jumper, penetrate to the rim or distribute the ball. He is solid on the defensive end of the floor as well. His fierce competitive drive rubs off on his teammates [read more]
Bryan Bailey (185-PG-80, college: Bucknell) is a 31 year old 185cm combo guard that is playing his 10th professional basketball season and fifth playing with The Artland Dragons. He is a true team leader both on and off the court. He possesses a diverse game, with an ability to stroke the long-range jumper, penetrate to the rim or distribute the ball. He is solid on the defensive end of the floor as well. His fierce competitive drive rubs off on his teammates. He started his professional basketball career at Bucknell and player there from 1998-2002 and in his senior year played 17 games averaging 18.1ppg, 5.3rpg, 2.4apg. He made All-Patriot League 1st Team in 2001 and 2002. In 2002-2003, he started his professional basketball season in Germany with DJK S. Oliver Wurzburg (Germany-1Bundesliga, starting five): 26 games, 15.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 1.4spg. In 2003-2004, he played in Holland for Landstede Zwolle (Holland-Eredivisie, starting five): 35 games: 17.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 3.1apg, 2.4spg, 0.2bpg. He then played with The Artland Dragons from 2004-2007 reaching the league and cup final in 2007. His best statistical season was 2005-2006 playing 33 games and averaging 11.4ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.7apg, 1.7spg, 2FGP: 46.9%, 3PT: 25.3%. In 2007-2008, he played with Bosna ASA BH Telecom Sarajevo (Bosnia-D1, starting five): ULEB Cup: 12 games: 10.3ppg, 2.3rpg, 4.5apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 54.1%, 3PT: 20.8%, FT: 84.3%. In 2008-2009, he played in Poland for PGE Turow Zgorzelec (Poland-DBE): Eurocup: 6 games: 7.3ppg, 2.7rpg, 1.7apg, 1.7spg; Polish League: 32 games: 8.0ppg, 1.8rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 51.9%, 3PT: 32.4%, FT: 77.0%. In 2009-2010, he played with the EWE Baskets Oldenburg playing Euroleague: 4 games: 8.3ppg, 1.5rpg, 1.8apg; German League: 6 games: 9.3ppg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 89.7%. Last season with the Dragons, he played EuroChallenge Qualifying Round: 1 game: 7pts, 5reb, 3ast, 3steals; German League: 41 games: 11.5ppg, 2.4rpg, 3.2apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 52.2%, 3PT: 34.9%, FT: 77.2% He sat down and spoke with Eurobasket before the game with against the EWE Baskets Oldenburg.
Congrats on reaching the last 8 of the Eurochallenge. How good does it feel now despite the ice cold weather?
It feels good to advance to the next round, but we still have two more games that we have to focus on in order to get home court advantage in the last 8.
You played against Tim Black earlier in your career. What is always the most difficult thing in keeping him in check?
He's a very quick guard and shoots the ball well off the dribble, which makes him a good pick and roll player.
The next game is against the EWE Baskets Oldenburg. They have struggled from time to time. What has been your impression of this team?
Oldenburg has a strong team with talented players at every position. We can't just focus on one player, because they have many players who can step up and have a big game.
What was your memory of the first meeting between both teams in the first half of the season?
In the first meeting we played well offensively. We had a good ball movement and shared the ball well.
Oldenburg also are playing great in Eurochallenge play. How good are the chances that a German team could win this competition?
I think so far all the German teams are playing well in Eurochallenge, and we all have a chance to win the competition.
Oldenburg can put up points fast but dont always remember to defend for 40 minutes. What will be key in getting the win?
I think defense will be the key to getting the win. In the first meeting we gave up a lot of points in the first half and picked up the defense in the second half. We have to stay focused on every possession.
Where do you rate the monster Blake Griffin dunk over Kendrick Perkins?
It's definitely one of the best in game dunks I've seen.
The New England Patriots want revenge over the New York Giants for the 2008 Super Bowl loss. Who will win and what will be the score?
Josh Young (Walter Tigers Tuebingen) BBC Bayreuth Might Be The Sleeper Of The League - Feb 3, 2012 (by Miles Schmidt-Scheuber)
Joshua Young(185-G-88, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Drake) is a 23 year old 185cm guard from Lawton, Oklahoma. He played at Drake from 2006-2010. In his senior year, he played 32 games: 14.4ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.7apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 44.0%, 3PT: 35.8%, FT: 73.0%. Last season he came to Germany and played for Bayer Giants Leverkusen (Germany-ProB, starting five): 11 games: 26.7ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.0apg, 2.3spg, FGP: 45.2%, 3PT: 45 [read more]
Joshua Young (185-G-88, agency: Pro One Sports, college: Drake) is a 23 year old 185cm guard from Lawton, Oklahoma. He played at Drake from 2006-2010. In his senior year, he played 32 games: 14.4ppg, 3.9rpg, 2.7apg, 1.0spg, FGP: 44.0%, 3PT: 35.8%, FT: 73.0%. Last season he came to Germany and played for Bayer Giants Leverkusen (Germany-ProB, starting five): 11 games: 26.7ppg, 6.4rpg, 3.0apg, 2.3spg, FGP: 45.2%, 3PT: 45.3%, FT: 79.0%. He spoke to Eurobasket before the game against BBC Bayreuth on February 4th.
How have you been surviving the cold weather? How long does it take for you to get from your car to the gym/home. Lol
Ive been staying bundled up - coat, gloves, and more than one layer. I stay relatively close to the gym, so it takes me about 5 minutes.
How much of a focus has been the Tigers 4 game losing streak on the road this week in practice?
Our focus is just to continue to improve our game as a team. Whether we are playing at home or on the road is irrelevant. We just have to play well.
What is your memory of the bitter loss against BBC Bayreuth at home in the first part of the season?
I just remember them really opening up the game late in the second half. We cant allow that to happen this time.
Is BBC Bayreuth a team with a legtimate chance of the Beko BBL playoffs?
BBC Bayreuth might be the sleeper team of the league. They have a good enough team to make post season play.
BBC Bayreuth have some injury concerns, but are always hard to beat at home. What will be key in getting the win?
We have to control their guard play, stop transition, and be efficient on the offensive end.
Where do you rate the monster Blake Griffin dunk over Kendrick Perkins?
That was one of the nastiest dunks I've ever seen - definitely top 10.
The New England Patriots want revenge over the New York Giants for the 2008 Super Bowl loss. Who will win and what will be the score?
I'm pulling for the G-men, 24-14.
How good are the chances of having a another German team as Eurochallenge winner in 2012?
The German teams playing in Eurochallenge are all good teams. I wouldnt be surprised to see one of them take home the title.
Turk Telecom U16 Tournament: Germany surprise the hosts for the Semifinal birth - Feb 3, 2012 (by Eurobasket News )
Germany U16-Turkey U16 51:47
Germany surprise the hosts for the Semifinal birth of the Turk Telekom International Tournament for U16 teams. The German team overcame Turkey 51:47 in the defensive encounter.
Turkey started with 16:14 after the first period and increased to 7 points at the halftime. The hosts added 18-13 for 34:27 lead at the halftime. Germany however did not give up and bounced back with two victories in the second half [read more]
Germany U16-Turkey U16 51:47
Germany surprise the hosts for the Semifinal birth of the Turk Telekom International Tournament for U16 teams. The German team overcame Turkey 51:47 in the defensive encounter. Turkey started with 16:14 after the first period and increased to 7 points at the halftime. The hosts added 18-13 for 34:27 lead at the halftime. Germany however did not give up and bounced back with two victories in the second half. They won the third period 15-7 and finished the game with 9-6 in the last stanza. Lennart Okeke (188-G-96) paced all the winners with 10 points for the important victory. Joschka Ferner (200-F-96) notched 9 and Jan Wimberg (202-G-96) scored 8. Okay Ulubay, Ogulcan Baykan (195-SG-96) and Egemen Guven each scored 7 points apiece in defeat. In the Semifinal Germany will take on Poland that overwhelm France at Ataturk Arena at the Turk Telekom International Tournament for U16 teams. The Polish side shocked the French outfit 29-8. Polish players erupted with 21-1 run in the third quarter to seal the victory.
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