Only in its third year the Rinus de Jong Invitational, has become a truly successful basketball event on the European calender.
The idea of the Rinus de Jong Invitational was to attract top European teams to Dutch soil and pitt them against some of the best Dutch players in order to offer them the necessary level of competition to further their basketball development. For the younger but not less talented U12-players we exceeded the event schedule with another competition for this category of players. Teams from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany will participate.
In the meantime we invite the Dutch basketball fan to get acquainted to the extremely hight level of the international game of basketball. Alongside the tournament, our goal was to involve the beginning basketball player too. In what way? By having a basketball clinic for all boys and girls who were interested to meet with basketball as a play that brings fun: the Schelde Sports Kids Experience. To allow the young boys and girls the opportunity to enjoy themselves and learn the basics of our this wonderful game. Coach Clinic
Also alongside the tournaments and youth clinic, the Rinus de Jong Invitational hosts a coach clinic, where the guest speakers are top professional coaches. Thus, also giving the opportunity to our coaches of further developing their careers and gaining more knowledge of the game of basketball. Top lecturers, like Raoul Korner (Eiffel Towers Den Bosch), former world champion Vlada Vukoicic (Mega Vizura Belgrade) and Chris Sparks (Wilbraham & Monson Academy, USA) were brought in to discuss the idiosyncrasies of the game in the first two years.
The coaching clinic was in its first two years a great success. Last year attracting 180 coaches from the Netherlands and Belgium, generating a positive reaction from their community. This year we have two meetings for coaches: on December30. aclinic for liscensed coaches and the day before a workshop for man and women, boys and girls who are busy to make their first steps in a career as a basketball coach. Or for those who are considering to start one.
OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT As the third edition of the Rinus de Jong Invitational approaches with rapid strides our goals are to bring our event to a higher level; to improve the level of the game, to make it an event what is a place to be in the days between Christmas and New Years Eve for all those who love the wonderfull game of basketball.
TEAMS Six teams will participating this year in our competition for players born in 1992 or later. Thus, again, allowing our top youth potentials to compete against some of the best teams from around the world!
As you can see in the mean time the Rinus de Jong Invitational is more than just a series of basketball games being played for a few days; its really a BASKETBALL EXPERIENCE. It is with this intention its founder Roel van de Graaf and his long list of volunteers hope to offer the Dutch basketball community some days of great fun! And inspiration!
Leiden takes 2-0 lead in Eredivisie Finals - May 18, 2013
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Leeuwarden - Leiden 63-68 (0-2)
Leiden takes 2-0 lead in Eredivisie Finals. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Leeuwarden won third quarter 13-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Leeuwarden 42-30 including 35 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Canadian forward Ross Bekkering (203-87) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds [read more]
Leiden takes 2-0 lead in Eredivisie Finals. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Leeuwarden won third quarter 13-11. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Leeuwarden 42-30 including 35 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was Canadian forward Ross Bekkering (203-87) who had a double-double by scoring 12 points and 15 rebounds. International guard Arvin Slagter (191-85, agency: Court Side) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. Four Leiden players scored in double figures. American forward Samme Givens (195, college: Drexel) produced 16 points and 7 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Robert Holcomb Faye (185-84, college: Radford) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Leeuwarden: R.Holcomb Faye 20+5reb+1ast, S.Givens 16+7reb+3ast, S.Poels 8+5reb, D.Michaels 5+3reb+2ast, J.Williams 5+5reb, T.de Paula 4+2reb+1ast Leiden: A.Slagter 12+4reb+4ast, R.Bekkering 12+15reb+2ast, S.Cunningham 11+7reb, M.Schachtner 10+2reb, P.Hilliman 8+2reb, W.de Jong 7+5reb+4ast
Eredivisie Round 1 of Finals. Leiden eke out narrow victory - May 15, 2013
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Leiden - Leeuwarden 74-73
Leiden snatched a tough home win over Leeuwarden in the championship series opener. Leeuwarden was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 10-point lead after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of Leiden, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Leeuwarden helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. International Worthy de Jong (194-88, agency: R.H.Consultancy) fired 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners [read more]
Leiden snatched a tough home win over Leeuwarden in the championship series opener. Leeuwarden was trailing by 1 point at halftime but managed to get 10-point lead after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of Leiden, which allowed them to win the game. 24 personal fouls committed by Leeuwarden helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. International Worthy de Jong (194-88, agency: R.H.Consultancy) fired 13 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. American forward Michael Schachtner (203-86, college: Green Bay) chipped in 14 points and 5 rebounds. American guard Robert Holcomb Faye (185-84, college: Radford) produced 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Dominican point guard Tjoe de Paula (185-81, agency: Court Side) added 17 points respectively for lost side. Leeuwarden's coach Erik Braal rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Leiden: S.Cunningham 15+3reb+2ast, M.Schachtner 14+5reb+1ast, W.de Jong 13+8reb+2ast, R.Bekkering 8+3reb+2ast, M.Kherrazi 8+5reb, P.Hilliman 7+2reb Leeuwarden: R.Holcomb Faye 25+6reb+6ast, T.de Paula 17+1reb+1ast, J.Williams 9+5reb+4ast, D.Hope 7, S.Givens 5+10reb+1ast, D.Michaels 5+2reb
Orcas Urk - Binnenland 74:53
Orcas takes Promotiedivisie title as they won the Final game against Binnenland. The Winner of the Regular Season posted a 74:53 win and dominated the Promotiedivisie.
In the Semifinals games Orcas beat Cangeroes 78:72, but lost the second game 68:71. Due to the better difference after two games, they managed to advance to the Final [read more]
Orcas Urk - Binnenland 74:53
Orcas takes Promotiedivisie title as they won the Final game against Binnenland. The Winner of the Regular Season posted a 74:53 win and dominated the Promotiedivisie. In the Semifinals games Orcas beat Cangeroes 78:72, but lost the second game 68:71. Due to the better difference after two games, they managed to advance to the Final. Binnenland meanwhile smashed De Groene 88:55 in Game 1 but then was smashed by the opponents 35:55 and luckily advanced to the Final. In The Final game Binnenland led 8:7, while Orcas closed the first period with a 10-3 run and managed to take 17-11 lead after the first 10 minutes of the game. They improved to 36:26 lead at the halftime and had 51:40 advantage later in the game. Jesper Jobse (203-C/F-84) top-scored for the winners with 22 points. Sander Trommelen (201-F-87) replied with 18 points in the losing effort.
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