Former Dutch NT-player Paul Vrind dies after cardiac arrest - Jun 30, 2009 (by Fred Roggen)
Paul Vrind (213-C-68, college: Villanova), the former national team center, who was just 41, died while at home (Gent - Belgium) after a cardiac arrest. He played the last seasons in the lower divisions in Belgium. Paul Vrind played in the USA, five years at Villanova and played in 65 games overall for the Dutch national team from 1989-2003 [read more]
Paul Vrind (213-C-68, college: Villanova), the former national team center, who was just 41, died while at home (Gent - Belgium) after a cardiac arrest. He played the last seasons in the lower divisions in Belgium. Paul Vrind played in the USA, five years at Villanova and played in 65 games overall for the Dutch national team from 1989-2003. Among the other club sides he played for were Das Delft, Graydon Canadians, Den Bosch, Donar, Gent (Belgium), Wels (Austria), Telekom (Portugal), Evreux (France-ProA) and Omniworld Almere. EuroBasket wish the family much strength to deal with this deep sadness.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PAUL VRIND basketball profile
Born: March 30, 1968 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Career: Gouda 1983-1984: Den Haag 1984-1985: Den Haag 1985-1986: Den Haag 1986-1987: Delft 1987-1988: Villanova (NCAA) 1988-1989: Villanova (NCAA) 1989-1990: Villanova (NCAA) 1990-1991: Villanova (NCAA) 1991-1992: Villanova (NCAA) 1992-1993: Graydon Canadians 1993-1994: Den Bosch 1994-1995: Den Bosch 1995-1996: Donar Groningen (1T) 1996-1997: released by Gent (Belgium) in Dec.'96, then signed by Wels (Austria) 1997: Nike Summer League in Treviso (Italy) 1997-1998: Portugal Telekom (Portugal) 1998-1999: in Sep.'98 tried out by Reggio Calabria (Italy-A2), in Jan.'99 signed with Evreux (France-ProA): 9 games: 4ppg, 2.4rpg 1999-2000: Hannover (GER2), in Dec.'99 signed by Evreux (France-ProA) 2000: 5 Star Tournament in Gent: Score-3 (25.8) 2001-2002: Omniworld Almere (1T) 2002-2003: Omniworld Almere (1T) 2003-2004: In Sep.'03 was tested by Tallinn Basketball Club Kalev (Estonia), but not signed ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Awards/Achievements: Dutch National Team -89,92,02 Dutch Eredivisie Quarterfinals 02 Dutch Eredivisie Finalist -03
Keith Spencer Extends His Contract With De Friesland Aris - Jun 27, 2009 (by Fred Roggen)
The management of De Friesland Aris, the new name of the team, decided to extend the contract with forward Keith Spencer (203-F-85, agency: Hart Sports Mngm). The former player of the university of Texas, has reached an agreement with De Friesland Aris Leeuwarden to extend his current contract with another year. Coach Pete Miller is very pleased with the return of Spencer. 'He stood with Jayme Miller at top of my wish list [read more]
The management of De Friesland Aris, the new name of the team, decided to extend the contract with forward Keith Spencer (203-F-85, agency: Hart Sports Mngm). The former player of the university of Texas, has reached an agreement with De Friesland Aris Leeuwarden to extend his current contract with another year. Coach Pete Miller is very pleased with the return of Spencer. 'He stood with Jayme Miller at top of my wish list. Keith is a very talented player, a hard worker who never gives up and a real teamplayer,' said coach Pete Miller Last season he has been averaging 11.8ppg and 8.0rpg in the Dutch league.
Mark Porter (183-G) is the new pointguard for Upstairs Weert. He signed for one season. The 23-year old Porter comes from Wagner college, in his senior year, Potter averaged 16.3ppg, 4.8rpg and 5.5apg.
Sjors Besseling (198-F-85, agency: Court Side) leaves ZZ Leiden moving to Rotterdam Challengers signing a one-year deal. The 23-year-old forward played the past two season hardly games for ZZ Leiden by chronic knee problems [read more]
Mark Porter (183-G) is the new pointguard for Upstairs Weert. He signed for one season. The 23-year old Porter comes from Wagner college, in his senior year, Potter averaged 16.3ppg, 4.8rpg and 5.5apg. Sjors Besseling (198-F-85, agency: Court Side) leaves ZZ Leiden moving to Rotterdam Challengers signing a one-year deal. The 23-year-old forward played the past two season hardly games for ZZ Leiden by chronic knee problems. His brother Luuk Besseling (178-G-89) signed also a one-year deal with Rotterdam Challengers. Upstairs Weert signed Terence Stansbury as new assistant of Head coach Ollie van Kempen. Stansbury is also the intended successor of Van Kempen, who will end his coachingcareer after the 2009-2010 season.
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EclipseJet-MyGuide Amsterdam: lost in Eurocup qualifications; EuroChallenge: took 2nd place (3-3) in Group E, took 2nd place (4-2) in Group L, lost to AEL (Cyprus) 0-2 in the Quarterfinals
Eiffel Towers Den Bosch: took 2nd place (4-2) in Group D of Regular Season, took 4th place (2-4) in Group I of Top16
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