This morning the draw for this years World Cup U19 took place. Holland will make its first appearance in the tournament after coming in 8th in last years U17 tournament.
The tournament will take place from 18 untill 28 july. This being just a few days after the Europeans for U20 finals will mean normally no players from the U20 squads will tie their laces again in Lithuania. Klaipeda will be the place for group A and B while Panevezys will host groups C and D. All final stages will take place in Klaipeda
The first three teams of each group will go to the final stages.
Group A: Brazil, Serbia, Korea, Russia
The Russians seem to be the highly favoured team to win group B with sizzling pointguard Ksenia Levchenko leading the way, although shes only from 1996. Brazil wil look for revanche after a disappointing U17 Worlds last year. They will likely bring back Izabella Sangalli and Carla Lucchini.
Group B: Argentina, Japan, Spain, Australia
Strong teams in Group B where Japan and Spain are two of the final four out of last years U17! Argentina will feature some of the female heirs to Manu Ginobli while Australia will look for a way to avoid early elimination with their exciting pointguards Tiana Mengakahia and Vanessa Panousis at the reigns of the team.
Group C: Canada, France, Netherlands, Senegal
The Dutch coaches will be quite satisfied with the results of the draft. Canada proved to be a little stronger in last years WorldCup with a little edge on the physique (the Caron Goudreau twins) while France, led by the stunning likes of Lidija Turcinovic and Olivia Epoupa will be the main contender for top spot in this group. The Dutch will be able to add shooter Yordi Kathmann and powerforward Kourtney Treffers to lastyears roster, filling in for the major voids that hampered their exploits in Amsterdam 2012. Senegal is the dark horse for this group and looks to be the most logical team to be eliminated
Group D:
Mali, USA, Lithuania, China Well hello there Team USA! You seem to have drawn a breeze for the first stage of the tournament. Games versus Mali and China will likely be warmups for the team that might bring back rocking stars like Diamond DeShields and Rebecca Greenwell. Not being very familiar with the level of play in China one might think that Mali has a decent chance to make it to the second round. Lithuania will bring players that were in division B U18 last year so if they succeed in making a victory their journey will be a great and satisfying surprise.
Connecticut Sun waived Van Grinsven - May 17, 2013
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Connecticut Sun waived 24-year old Dutch ex-international forward Chatilla Van Grinsven (190-89, college: St.Joseph's).
Van Grinsven just graduated from Saint Joseph's University and it is her first season in pro basketball. Her team won Atlantic 10 Tournament. Van Grinsven received All-Atlantic 10 1st Team award in 2013 at her college time.
Van Grinsven was also a member of Dutch international program for some years [read more]
Connecticut Sun waived 24-year old Dutch ex-international forward Chatilla Van Grinsven (190-89, college: St.Joseph's). Van Grinsven just graduated from Saint Joseph's University and it is her first season in pro basketball. Her team won Atlantic 10 Tournament. Van Grinsven received All-Atlantic 10 1st Team award in 2013 at her college time. Van Grinsven was also a member of Dutch international program for some years. She played for Dutch Senior National Team in 2010 and previously for U18 National Team between 2007 and 2008. Van Grinsven represented Holland at the European Championships U20 in Serbia two years ago. Her stats at that event were 8 games: 12.6ppg, Reb-3 (11.6rpg), 1.3apg, Blocks-5 (1.4bpg), FGP: 36.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 70.3%. Van Grinsven has played also in Belgium (BBC Kangoeroes-Boom).
Multi talented forward Loyce Bettonvil (185-F-93) leaves CTO Amsterdam after 3 seasons to join Lekdetec.nl from Bemmel where she will join her older sisters Lyn Bettonvil and Jill Bettonvil. Bettonvil is the first major acquisition for the upcoming season.
Bettonvil started playing basketball in Rosmalen with Black Eagles. In september 2010 she transferred to CTO Amsterdam where she totalled her best season so far [read more]
Multi talented forward Loyce Bettonvil (185-F-93) leaves CTO Amsterdam after 3 seasons to join Lekdetec.nl from Bemmel where she will join her older sisters Lyn Bettonvil and Jill Bettonvil. Bettonvil is the first major acquisition for the upcoming season.
Bettonvil started playing basketball in Rosmalen with Black Eagles. In september 2010 she transferred to CTO Amsterdam where she totalled her best season so far. She had 12.4 points a game in 28 minutes, adding 2 steals, 2 assists and over seven rebounds agame.
Player of the Year: Katie Bussey (175-G-90) of ProBuild Lions; Guard of the Year: Katie Bussey (175-G-90) of ProBuild Lions; Forward of the Year: Anouk Biesters (182-G/F-86) of Lekdetec.nl; Center of the Year: Maxime Essenstam (189-C-93) of CTO; Import Player of the Year: Katie Bussey (175-G-90) of ProBuild Lions; Domestic Player of the Year: Anouk Biesters (182-G/F-86) of Lekdetec.nl; Defensive Player of the Year: Leonie Kooij (187-F-86) of Binnenland; Coach of the Year: Miljenko Lakner of ProB [read more]
Eurobasket.com All-Dutch Eredivisie 1st Team 2013
Bussey
Kuijt
Biesters
Kooij
Essenstam
Player of the Year: Katie Bussey (175-G-90) of ProBuild Lions Guard of the Year: Katie Bussey (175-G-90) of ProBuild Lions Forward of the Year: Anouk Biesters (182-G/F-86) of Lekdetec.nl Center of the Year: Maxime Essenstam (189-C-93) of CTO Import Player of the Year: Katie Bussey (175-G-90) of ProBuild Lions Domestic Player of the Year: Anouk Biesters (182-G/F-86) of Lekdetec.nl Defensive Player of the Year: Leonie Kooij (187-F-86) of Binnenland Coach of the Year: Miljenko Lakner of ProBuild Lions
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