EUROBASKET NEWS REPORT - 11/14/2008
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| 1. Aubrey Lopez 23.3ppg 2. Kurt Burgess 22ppg 3. Winston Pratt 18.5ppg |
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| 1. Kurt Burgess 20.5ppg 2. Evan Salazar 13.3ppg 3. Farron Lauriano 8.5ppg |
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| 1. Tyrone Edwards 4.5pg 2. kelvin Gillett 4pg 3. Kurt Burgess 3.5pg |
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In the first round of a new A1 season Celik beat Trica by a margin of victory of 73 points, whie Vogosca MIMS with a young team won by +45. Celik, along with Triland is a favorite to win this year's A1 league and return to D1. Along with players from last season Adem Pezer (211-C-86), Haris Jahic (187-G-81), Adelmo Delic (192-G-86), Ermin Suljic (202-F-87), Haris Taric (200-SF-89), team from Zenica has brought three strong reinforcements in point guard Nikola Jovanovic (185-PG-87), Bogoljub Davrnja (204-F/C-79) and Kabine Sisoko (204-PF-85). Sisoko is probably the first player from Mali that plays in any Bosnian league. A1 first round scores:
Celik - Trica Mann Hummel 104:31
Triland - Kakanj 86:61
Vogosca MIMS - Lukavac 100:55
Cazin Limometal - Play Off IPSA 115:96
Bihac - Velpak 72:69
Brcko Distrikt - Student 86:85
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Minot, ND November 11, 2008 The Minot Skyrockets announced today the return of Ronnie Fields (6'4''-G-77, agency: Edge Sports) to the Skyrockets roster, pending league approval. Fields is a 6 4, 225 pound guard who has played for the Skyrockets the past two seasons. He joined the Skyrockets on January 17, 2007 and has been a fan favorite ever since. Last season, he averaged 21.4 points and 4 rebounds per game, leading the Skyrockets to the CBA championship series. In the playoffs, Fields averaged 20.9 points and 4 assists per game, leading the American Conference Champion Skyrockets. Fields will join the team on December 3rd for veterans camp. Two weeks later, on December 17th, the Skyrockets have their home opener against the Albany Patroons.
While playing for the Skyrockets last season, Fields broke the 6,000-point mark, becoming the 6th all-time leader scorer in CBA history. Fields, along with fellow Skyrockets Kevin Rice and Sidney Holmes, made his fourth CBA All-Star team. Fields was also named All-CBA First Team member for the third time in his career along with being named to the CBA All-Defensive Team.
'We're committed to taking the Skyrockets to the next level and bringing family-friendly affordable entertainment to the city,' Skyrockets Vice President Peder Rice said. 'Bringing back Ronnie Fields is a step in that direction. Ronnies a walking highlight reel and one of the best, most unique players to ever play in the CBA. We think in bringing back Ronnie, were well on our way to bringing a CBA championship home to Minot.
Courtesy of Minot
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Defending champion CSKA Moscow put on the best three-point show in the Euroleague this decade on Wednesday as it opened the fourth week of the regular season with a 90-68 blowout win over visiting Efes Pilsen Istanbul in the Russian capital. CSKA not only tied the existing record for three-pointers made in one game, 18, but did so with more efficiency. The record that CSKA tied was 18-for-34 shooting from the arc by Lottomatica Roma playing at Pau-Orthez on December 18, 2003.
CSKA shattered Roma's accuracy rate, however, by making 18 of 25 - or 72% - on Wednesday before its gleeful home fans. Trajan Langdon and Terence Morris both hit 5 of their 7 three-point attempts against Efes Pilsen Istanbul, while Ramunas Siskauskas was 4 for 4 from downtown. Amazingly, CSKA shot even better, 20 for 28, on three-pointers in a domestic Russian Cup game last weekend. With the victory over Efes Pilsen Istanbul, CSKA raised its record to 4-0 for a lock on first place in Group D of the Euroleague regular season.
Courtesy of Euroleague
One of the perks of being a pro athlete, you would think, is that you don't have to maintain a rsum. I'm guessing that Kobe Bryant (6'6''-G-78) has never suffered the indignity of typing up an 'Honors & Awards' section or had to remember to put the good paper in the laser printer before running off a dozen copies of his CV. But not every athlete is Kobe Bryant. Let's assume you're a ballplayer on the fringesyou graduated from a college that's better known for honing academic credentials than frontcourt fundamentals, or maybe you didn't play college basketball at all. I've got bad news for you, friend: You're going to have to update that rsumand quick.
As the NBA season gets under way and the league pulls back the curtain for its brightest stars, a lot of lesser-lights get pink slips. Many of these players look to take their game overseas, where an online rsum is a requirement if you want to land an on-court job. While the NBA is a self-contained circuit, the European leagues and those beyond are sprawling, often loosely connected organizations. Out on the pro-basketball frontier, teams with wildly disparate budgets search for talent across dozens of countries. It makes sense, then, that basketball's talent marketplace has evolved into something like a combination of Monster.com and Match.com, with a healthy dose of Craigslist-style unruliness.
It doesn't matter whether you're a 15-year-old Bulgarian looking for a team or an American former first-round NBA draft pickit's time to start social networking. The first step is to get an agent. If you're not a college stud who caught the gaze of a European superagent, there are plenty of workaday representatives to choose from. Many agencies specialize in a certain type of player: Global Sports Plaza, for example, touts itself as 'the first Macedonian-American based' agency. It's the agent's job not only to whisper in the ear of potential employers but also to jam their inboxes with your credentials.
One reason for the proliferation of the online resume is speed. Coaches and general managers are under pressure to make decisions fast, and these tight deadlines mean that expediency - can you hop on the train from Brussels to Berlin in an hour? - can be as important as talent. John Patrick , the head coach and general manager of BG 74 Goettingen, a team in Germany's top league, maintains a database of players he's monitoring and also 'spot checks' the 10 to 20 unsolicited player resumes he gets in his inbox daily. If Patrick is sufficiently interested, he'll double back to check stats, watch game tape, make phone calls to past coaches, and (depending on time and resources) go to see the player in person.
While the hoops CV serves more as a trailer than the full picture, it's still important to make yourself stand out in a sea of 7-footers. If you're at the top of the basketball matchmaking pool, then your Web presence is most likely a reminder that you are alive, don't weigh 300 pounds, and do, in fact, still play basketball. Former NBA-er Lamond Murray (6'7''-F-73, agency: Interperformances, college: California)'s CV, for instance, stresses that he 'is still only 34 years old, injury free, and in excellent shape.'
Those of us who aren't former first-round picks need to craft a fuller picture. While a glamorous college pedigree and gaudy stats may get you a second look, there are other variables, like the ability to cope with a new culture, that are just as crucial when making the leap overseas. It's just as important to 'explain who you are,' Patrick says. 'Explain your successes on and off the court.'
If you're looking for a model, you could do worse than copying off Gabriel Hughes, an out-of-work center from Cal-Berkeley who's now represented by the Dutch agency Court Side. Along with his height, weight, and stats, Hughes' resume includes a link to a personal highlight reel - team execs look at online video to uncover non-numerical details like gimpy knees, a poor attitude, or third-rate competition - as well as a 300-word personal statement that recaps his professional highs and lows. 'Big men take longer to develop and Gabriel Hughes is a prime example of this axiom,' the promotional copy begins. More rationalizations quickly follow: 'He got a 6-figure contract last season to play for Al-Wasl in Saudi Arabia. While the money was good, Hughes had his season shortened by injury (and the one foreigner on the court rule did not help his stats as he had to share playing time with the other American on the team).' After getting the negatives out of the way, Hughes' CV focuses on the bright spots: 'For a 7-footer, Gabe runs the floor well, has leaping ability, good hands and doesn't mind contact. He also has mental toughness, having survived some of the roughest/dirtiest play. Hughes has always been able to rebound, having led the leagues in Japan and Ireland in rebounding.' And in conclusion: 'He plays hard and hustles. A family man, he has an excellent attitude on and off the court.'
... Read full text at http://www.slate.com/id/2204182
Courtesy of By Elliot Hannon of Slate.com
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THE DEUTSCHE BANK SKYLINERS are no where near the boundries of the expired curse of the Bambino, which plagued The Boston Red Sox and its fans through the second world war, Vietnam and the cold war, but their inability to defeat The Brose Baskets Bamberg the last years has been discouraging and annoying. The curse of the Bambino lasted 86 years, until The Boston Red Sox finally won another Baseball title in 2004, but Frankfurt is just looking to finally beat the Bavarian club Brose Baskets Bamberg after not having tasted victory in 41 months dating back to game four of the 2005 BBL finals. 'I dont believe in curses at all,' declared Skyliner captain Pascal Roller (180-G-76). Since then the team has lost eight games in a row in all kinds of ways. Most were clear defeats, while there were two blowouts and one very close game last season. The Brose Baskets didnt start out well this season losing three of their first four games, but since then have slowly started to find their rhythm and the signing of American Michael Jordan (183-G-77, agency: Court Side, college: Pennsylvania) ten days ago seems to have been the perfect catch as he combines leadership, experience and talent. 'I am really happy to be back in Germany. The organization has accepted me with open arms', declared American guard Michael Jordan. Frankfurt dont believe in curses and just want to get back on the winning track again against The Brose Baskets Bamberg. The game also will mark the meeting between Michael Jordan and Titus Ivory (193-G-79, college: Penn St.), who won the BBL championship 2006 in Cologne. 'I am really excited to see Titus Ivory again. You never know what he is thinking or what he will do on the court', warned Michael Jordan. Titus Ivory is excited to see his ex teammate.' Michael is a fierce competitor. He plays very hard. We will beat up on each other through out the game, but in the end, we will still be friends'.
The Jako Arena in Brose Baskets Bamberg is as foreign to THE DEUTSCHE BANK SKYLINERS in the last years as would be the view of Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer trading a Bayern Munich sport coat for the rival 1860 Munich sport coat. It has been 53 months since Frankfurt last tasted victory in the hostile Jako arena in game four of the 2004 BBl finals. Frankfurt has lost the last eight games in Brose Baskets Bamberg showing that there could be something mysterious in the air whenever Frankfurt steps onto the court. I dont believe in curses. If we believed all that, then we wouldnt have to play. We have to play Basketball and that is what counts, said American Titus Ivory. The city of the Brose Baskets Bamberg, which like Rome was built on seven hills and is sometimes called the Franken Rome defend their home arena against Frankfurt in the last years about as well as Rome did back in the day against enemies. The city of Rome was undefeated in war until 386 BC, until it was briefly occupied by the Gauls. Frankfurt wouldnt even need to occupy the Jako arena like the Gauls did Rome, but just leave the court as the proud winner after 40 minutes.
In the last three seasons, there have only been two of seven games which THE DEUTSCHE BANK SKYLINERS lost by six or less points. . Who could forget the bitter 80 to 60 loss in the cup in the 2005-2006 season, where Skyliner center Antonio Meeking (203-F-81, college: Louisiana Tech) would injure himself so bad, that he would never regain his old form to this day. In the 2006-2007 season, Frankfurt let The Brose Baskets Bamberg slip away with a 80 to 74 win in overtime, which Frankfurt should of won in the regular time. Their most bitter loss was the 81 to 48 trouncing in the Ballsporthalle in March 2007, which was also the end to the short Charles Barton era, who would be relieved of his duties a short time afterward. Last season, Frankfurt was crushed in Brose Baskets Bamberg 88 to 51, but played a very spirited game in the Ballsporthalle losing a close battle 57 to 54, which was the last appearance of coach Dirk Bauermann in the Ballsporthalle as head coach of The Brose Baskets Bamberg.
A Basketball era is never endless, but sometimes does break apart like the ground does during an earth quake. The tradition in Leverkusen ended last summer as the team moved to Dusseldorf, and in the late 90s the dominance of the Chicago Bulls became history as Michael Jordan (199-F-63, college: N.Carolina) retired and coach Phil Jackson left and soon would win three more NBA titles in Los Angles. The golden era in Brose Baskets Bamberg also ended this past summer after many important puzzles to the championship teams of 2005 and 2007 left. Coach Dirk Bauermann left to concentrate on the job with the German National team, fan favourite Steffen Hamann left to create havoc for opponents in the Berlin O2 Arena, and big man Chris Ensminger left Freak city for the calmer pastures of Paderborn. The only figure remaining from the 2005 championship Brose Baskets Bamberg team is assistant coach Volker Stix
New coach Chris Fleming surely does not have an easy job having to take over the eight year successful legacy of ex coach Dirk Bauermann n, who was able to win two BBL championships and play in many international competitions. Even though, The Brose Baskets Bamberg was successful the last years, their defensive play was not always appreciated by the neutral German Basketball fan. 'Chris Fleming has never been shy of experimenting with offensive Basketball, which will be a positive change in The Brose Baskets Bamberg this season. The teams of Chris Fleming have always been strong, but he has a keen sense of organization on offense and defense, which will help The Brose Baskets Bamberg this season', stated Pascal Roller.
The leading scorer of the Brose Baskets Bamberg is Puerto Rican native Filiberto Rivera (187-G-82, college: UTEP), who played under Fleming in Quackenbrck. He is averaging 13,5 points, 2,5 rebounds and five assists per game. He is a classic point guard, who likes to pass first and then shoot. He can also score when called upon and should function well with an experienced guy like Jordan by his side. American Alexander Johnson (208-F-83, agency: Arik Krayn Services, college: Florida St.) is averaging 12,0 points and 6,6 rebounds per game. He is a physical guy with 102 NBA games under his belt. This is the first destination in Europe for the Georgian native. American 2007 BBL slam dunk contest winner Jared Newson is averaging 11,9 points and 5, 3 rebounds per game. He made a name for himself with the Leverkusen Giants. He almost made the 2007-2008 Dallas Mavericks roster, but was the last cut. Last season he gathered further Basketball experience playing in Australia and Poland.
Croatian Predrag Suput is averaging 9,3 points, 4,8 rebounds and 1,4 assists per game. He is an all around good player being able to play the 2-4 positions. His only blemish is that he tends to have big games, but then again games where he is totally invisible. German National player Demond Greene (185-G-79, agency: Court Side) is averaging 8,4 points, 1,8 rebounds and 1,4 assists. He is very athletic with a dangerous shot. He started his career in Wrzburg, where he played with Dirk Nowitski and Robert Garrett. American Eric Taylor (201-F-76, agency: Elfus-Siegel Management (ESM), college: St.Francis,PA) is a work horse from the bench and is averaging 6,8 points, 4,7 rebounds and 1,0 assists per game. Even though he didnt have a successful goodbye from Leverkusen, The Brose Baskets Bamberg gave him a clean slate to begin from with his signing. German Tim Ohlbrecht (211-C/F-88, agency: Pro One Sports) is averaging 5,3 points and 3,4 rebounds per game. He is the biggest German talent at the moment with ex NBA player Alexander Johnson parked in front of him. However the 20 year old German can gain valuable experience learning from him. Michael Jordan had a fine debut in Dusseldorf with three points, four rebounds and nine assists and a solid game in the cup against Gottingen with 13 points and seven assists. Especially the German veterans have made Jordan feel at home. 'Demond Greene and Robert Garrett have been my biggest supporters. I know what they can do and they know what I can do. There is a mutual respect between us', explained Michael Jordan.
Both THE DEUTSCHE BANK SKYLINERS and The Brose Baskets Bamberg Baskets are riding on a three game winning streak in the BBL, but Frankfurt rest at position five and The Brose Baskets Bamberg at position 10. This will be a very very interesting game not because both teams are undefeated since three weeks, but because The Brose Baskets Bamberg is starting to find their rhythm and have an extra weapon in Jordan. Frankfurt is playing very well, even without three top players. Their defense has been as fierce as a mother Lion protecting her babies the last games giving opponents nightmares. However The Brose Baskets Bamberg has a potent offense, which Frankfurt will need to annoy for 40 minutes. 'We cant let the fans influence the game and I am anticipating a strong game from center Greg Jenkins', added Pascal Roller. The duel Pascal Roller vs Michael Jordan will be worth the price of the ticket for any fan. 'I am looking forward to playing against Pascal Roller. My last memory was in Italy, where Pascal and Biella came back from 16 points and beat us(Cantu) with 1:30 minutes remaining. I hope that doesnt happen again', warned Michael Jordan. 'That comeback was a big highlight for me in Italy. We scored 46 points in that last quarter against Jordan and Cantu. Jordan knows the Bundesliga well and will be ready for us', warned Pascal Roller. Frankfurt wont only be extra motivated to win again in Brose Baskets Bamberg, but also will have a lot of added self confidence after the exciting win in Antalya.We know how good The Brose Baskets Bamberg has been the last years and respect that. 'It is always beneficial to stay close on the road. We will have to play tough and and just play our game and control the pace', warned Titus Ivory. 'We know that Frankfurt has a lot of weapons and our defense will have to play well. If we play hard, smart and together, then we will have good chances to win', said Michael Jordan. The Brose Baskets Bamberg host THE DEUTSCHE BANK SKYLINERS on Sunday November 16th at 17:00.
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One of the numberous philosophies for the first-year JBL club Tochigi Brex is to become a strong team that will be loved by its fans. And the Brex are serious about it.
They followed through on their promise this week, but axing Head Coach Mitsuhiko Kato this week and replaced him with Tom Wiseman.
The Brex, one of two all-professional franchises in the JBL has a four year plan to win its first-ever Championship and thought that Kato would be the right man. However, after a rough 3-7 start and with the team deterioated due to communications problems, team GM Takashi Yamaya made a quick move to change things around. Many reasons are being speculated as to why there was a 'communication' problem.
One, is that Kato did not have any experience coaching above the Japanese high school level, and he struggled to create schemes that were applicable for the JBL. Another rumor is that fact that many players found his preseason practices extraordinarily hard and they were being burned out. A third reason seems to point to the fact that his top players just weren't responding to him because of lack of knowledge. However, when considering the JBL in the past, it would still be hasty to terminate a coach so early in the season.
This move by Tochigi is somewhat uncommon in the JBL side of Japanese top league basketball. Most coaches usually make it through the season without being fired. Better yet, players usually stay put. Imports may change, but domestic players doesn't move alot. Of course, mid-season firings have taken place n the past, but rarely. Players were mostly employees in the past and the company looked after the players. Similar to the traditional company code in which an employee spent all of his working years at one company.
However, last year's expansion team, Rera Kamuy Hokkaido really changed the culture when it cut close to three-fourths of its Japanese players following a 2007-2008 Season. Niigata, an ex-JBL club was professional, but wasn't so quick to pull the trigger when it came to shaking up the team. Head Coach Masaya Hirose is still coaching, despite three dismal sesaons at the JBL Super League level and falling short of winning the BJ League a couple of years. They are even rebuilding at the moment.
Coaching changes are relatively common in the BJ League, as teams are professionalized and obviously serious about winning for its fans. If not, they lose their fan base.
With such thihgs at risk, Tochigi fired star player, and 100,000,000 yen man, PG Yuta Tabuse's high school coach. The coach who brought the national hero back to Japan. And now they have placed long time mastermind assistant Tom Wiseman at the helm. Politics would suggest that this is a bold, yet risky move. But it is clever.
Wiseman is a winner. He has won a plethora of titles at Isuzu and have been advisor who's led JOMO back to its rightful place atop women's basketball. He can relate in Japanese or have a rapport with his imports. Better yet, he has been successful and he doesn't have to worry about the politics and be the mastermind while his superior takes the credit. This may have opened the eyes of basketball front offices throughout the league. But most above all, every team now knows that Tochigi is serious and they are ready to make noise, today.
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Saturday, November 8, 2008
Sparta 74 - Etzella 68
Bertrange, Luxembourg
Sparta's defense forced too many Etzella turnovers last Saturday night in Bertrange and this time the rivalry between Etzella and Sparta was won by the home team. Sparta played steady throughout out-rebounding and out playing their smaller visitors most of the match. The scoring was fairly balanced in this team effort from Sparta, who dominated inside around the basket! Larrie Smith (195-F-75, college: Tennessee Tech) and Christian Wulff played 40 minutes each scoring 21 and 10 points respectively. Julian Hublart also had 10 and Xavier Engel 11. Fabio Palumbo played well taking 12 rebounds, blocking 2 shots shile scoring 8 for the near double-double and Pit hoffman also grabbed 10 rebounds and blocked 2 shots. Tom Wagner is still in rehabilitation for Sparta, who will play next at Amicale on Saturday, November 15th. Nelson DelGado led all scorers with 25 points. Marcus Kennedy (193-F-84, college: Montevallo) had a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds but committed 10 costly turnovers according to the stats. Tim Giver added 16 for Etzella who has lost three in a row after a 3-0 start. Etzella gets a break this weekend as they must face Residence(1-5) at home on Sunday, November 16th. Etzella was missing key players Jairo DelGado, Jim Garganese and Raphael Albaladejo.
Sparta: 22 field goals, 4 three pointers, 22 for 34 free throws, 38 ebounds, 20 fouls and 9 turnovers
Wulff 10, Smith 21, Engel 11, De Marchi 8, Hublart 10, also Palumbo 8 and Hoffmann 7
De Marchi 37' fouled out
Etzella: 23 field goals, 6 three pointers, 16 for 23 free throws, 24 rebounds, 25 fouls and 17 turnovers
N. DelGado 25, E. Ferreira 2, Benseghir 4, Giver 16, Kennedy 17, also Wiesenbach 4, Kerger, Jacoby and Ittenbach
Score by quarters: 1st Q 21-19, Halftime 39-34, 3rd Q 57-56, Final 74-68
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Contern 79 - Black Star 60
Contern, Luxembourg
Black Star dropped to 4-2 as they lost their second match of the season at the hands of a Contern team who has found its rhythm and has momentum. The home squad played well and won with defense, holding Patrick Arbaut scoreless for nearly 36 minutes of play. Arbaut averages nearly 11 points per game. This was a huge plus for Contern and the main reason they won. Contern also kept Black Star away from the free throw line. Brandon Gary (202-F-83, college: Hutchinson JC) was the main man for Contern with 29 points and 12 rebounds. Eric Jeitz scored 17 and dished for 3 assits before fouling out with 4 minutes remaining. Ken Diederich added 10 points and Gilles Becker played well with 9 points 6 assists and 4 steals. Contern will travel to Heffingen on Saturday, November 15th. Billy McDaniel (201-F/C-84, agency: 540 Sports, college: Ark.-Monticello) played a good game again for Black Star with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Dan Norell and Tom Becker had 10 each for Black Star who now must face Musel Pikes at home also on Saturday night.
Contern: 27 field goals, 9 three pointers, 16 for 22 free throws, 36 rebounds 16 fouls and 11 turnovers
Becker 9, Fasbender, Gary 29, Jeitz 17, Diederich 10, also Gindt 2, Torres 3, Bissener 2 and Braun 7. Jeitz 36' fouled out
Black Star: 25 field goals, 5 three pointers, 5 for 9 free throws, 36 rebounds, 16 fouls and 16 turnovers
Pa. Arbaut, McDaniel 19, Hoffmann 3, Tuffel 9, Becker 10, also Muepu, Di Bartholomeo, Ph. Arbaut 3, Y. Arbaut 6, Weckering and Norell 10
Score by quarters: 1st Q 16-14, Halftime 36-27, 3rd Q 63-40, Final 79-60
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Here is a quick run down on Mexicanos around the globe playing pro ball:
NBA:
Eduardo Najera (202-F-76, college: Oklahoma) is getting only very limited time off the bench with the New Jersey Nets.
It may have been a bad decision to move east for the veteran forward as he get only around eight minutes per game to contribute to the team's success.
The Nets are currently in last place in the Atlantic Divison, so it might not be the best place to continue his career.
Earl Watson (185-G-79, college: UCLA) is getting a lot of playing time in Oklahoma City but recently stated that he wished to be traded to another team as he is not happy with his current role.
Watson is currently putting up 8,1 points per game and 5,9 assists per game. The Oklahoma City Thunder is dead last in the Pacific Divison with only one win and seven defeats.
Spain:
Christopher Hernandez (188-G-83, agency: Octagon, college: Stanford) is getting better each game regarding his scoring output and scored recently season-high 17 points against Leche Rio Breogan in the LEB Oro, Spain's second division. The Stanford-product is currently averaging 8,4 points per game for the ninth placed Valladolidians.
Japan:
Adam Parada (213-C-81, agency: Octagon, college: Cal-Irvine) is having a productive time in Japan where he plays for the Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins and averages 12,9 ppg and 6,6 rpg in the JBL.
The Mitsubishi Diamond Dolphins is now in sixth place of eight teams, so it does not look good though for Parada's team these days...
Croatia:
Romel Beck (203-G/F-82, agency: Interperformances, college: UNLV) is still signed to KK Zadar as he has a guaranteed contract, so it will be interesting how KK Zadar and beck are solving the situation so Beck can play elsewhere and KK Zadar may save some money.
Switzerland:
Veteran Manuel Raga (199-F-73, college: Cal Poly - SLO) is back for another season with SAV Vacallo Basket in the LNA.Playing now for years in Switzerland, the forward does the little things right and is currently averaging 2,8 points for SAV who won all games so far and are in first place early in this season.
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One of the perks of being a pro athlete, you would think, is that you don't have to maintain a rsum. I'm guessing that Kobe Bryant (6'6''-G-78) has never suffered the indignity of typing up an 'Honors & Awards' section or had to remember to put the good paper in the laser printer before running off a dozen copies of his CV. But not every athlete is Kobe Bryant. Let's assume you're a ballplayer on the fringesyou graduated from a college that's better known for honing academic credentials than frontcourt fundamentals, or maybe you didn't play college basketball at all. I've got bad news for you, friend: You're going to have to update that rsumand quick.As the NBA season gets under way and the league pulls back the curtain for its brightest stars, a lot of lesser-lights get pink slips. Many of these players look to take their game overseas, where an online rsum is a requirement if you want to land an on-court job. While the NBA is a self-contained circuit, the European leagues and those beyond are sprawling, often loosely connected organizations. Out on the pro-basketball frontier, teams with wildly disparate budgets search for talent across dozens of countries. It makes sense, then, that basketball's talent marketplace has evolved into something like a combination of Monster.com and Match.com, with a healthy dose of Craigslist-style unruliness.
It doesn't matter whether you're a 15-year-old Bulgarian looking for a team or an American former first-round NBA draft pickit's time to start social networking. The first step is to get an agent. If you're not a college stud who caught the gaze of a European superagent, there are plenty of workaday representatives to choose from. Many agencies specialize in a certain type of player: Global Sports Plaza, for example, touts itself as 'the first Macedonian-American based' agency. It's the agent's job not only to whisper in the ear of potential employers but also to jam their inboxes with your credentials.
One reason for the proliferation of the online resume is speed. Coaches and general managers are under pressure to make decisions fast, and these tight deadlines mean that expediency - can you hop on the train from Brussels to Berlin in an hour? - can be as important as talent. John Patrick , the head coach and general manager of BG 74 Goettingen, a team in Germany's top league, maintains a database of players he's monitoring and also 'spot checks' the 10 to 20 unsolicited player resumes he gets in his inbox daily. If Patrick is sufficiently interested, he'll double back to check stats, watch game tape, make phone calls to past coaches, and (depending on time and resources) go to see the player in person.
While the hoops CV serves more as a trailer than the full picture, it's still important to make yourself stand out in a sea of 7-footers. If you're at the top of the basketball matchmaking pool, then your Web presence is most likely a reminder that you are alive, don't weigh 300 pounds, and do, in fact, still play basketball. Former NBA-er Lamond Murray (6'7''-F-73, agency: Interperformances, college: California)'s CV, for instance, stresses that he 'is still only 34 years old, injury free, and in excellent shape.'
Those of us who aren't former first-round picks need to craft a fuller picture. While a glamorous college pedigree and gaudy stats may get you a second look, there are other variables, like the ability to cope with a new culture, that are just as crucial when making the leap overseas. It's just as important to 'explain who you are,' Patrick says. 'Explain your successes on and off the court.'
If you're looking for a model, you could do worse than copying off Gabriel Hughes, an out-of-work center from Cal-Berkeley who's now represented by the Dutch agency Court Side. Along with his height, weight, and stats, Hughes' resume includes a link to a personal highlight reel - team execs look at online video to uncover non-numerical details like gimpy knees, a poor attitude, or third-rate competition - as well as a 300-word personal statement that recaps his professional highs and lows. 'Big men take longer to develop and Gabriel Hughes is a prime example of this axiom,' the promotional copy begins. More rationalizations quickly follow: 'He got a 6-figure contract last season to play for Al-Wasl in Saudi Arabia. While the money was good, Hughes had his season shortened by injury (and the one foreigner on the court rule did not help his stats as he had to share playing time with the other American on the team).' After getting the negatives out of the way, Hughes' CV focuses on the bright spots: 'For a 7-footer, Gabe runs the floor well, has leaping ability, good hands and doesn't mind contact. He also has mental toughness, having survived some of the roughest/dirtiest play. Hughes has always been able to rebound, having led the leagues in Japan and Ireland in rebounding.' And in conclusion: 'He plays hard and hustles. A family man, he has an excellent attitude on and off the court.'
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Courtesy of By Elliot Hannon of Slate.com
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RP coach: Yeng Guiao
1. Ranidel de Ocampo 6'6 F
2. JayJay Helterbrand 6'0 G
3. Gabe Norwood 6'5 GF
4. Mick Pennisi, 6'9 FC
5. Kerby Raymundo 6'6 F
6. James Yap 6'2 F
7. Asi Taulava. 6'10 C
8. Cyrus Baguio, 6'0 G
9. Jared Dilinger, 6'5 G
10. Arwind Santos 6'4 GF
11. Ryan Reyes 6'0 G
12. Sonny Thoss 6'8 CF
13. Kelly Williams 6'6 GF
14. Wilie Miller 6'0 G
15. Japeth Aguilar (206-F/C)*** 6'10 F /Reserved
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| Points Per Game |
| 1. Polakovic, Inter 25.7 2. Ingles, Poprad 23.2 3 Batka, Kosice 21.1 4. Majoros, Komarno 20.8 5. Williams,Pezinok 20.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
| 1. Szalay Prievidza 8.0 2. Pesta SNV 7.9 3. Skara Bystrica 7.9 4. Klatik, Handlova 7.8 5. Batka, Kosice 7.5 |
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| 1. Lawrence Nitra 7.5 2. Williams,Pezinok 7.0 3. Milosevic, Levice 5.6 4. Micka, Inter 5.5 5. Ingles, Poprad 4.9 |
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| 1. Jurik Komrno 57.9 2. Hovanak, Bystrica 56.5 3. Praznovsky Pop 54.2 |
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| 1. Haimes, Levice 59.1 2. Hill Nitra 57.7 3. Kozar, SNV 57.1 |
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| 1. Misinsky, SNV 96.0 2. Savovic, Dolny 95.7 3. Milosevic, Levice 90.3 |
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| 1. Anthony, Luzern 25.8 2. Chambers, VER 25.7 3. Dosic, KOR Z 23.8 4. McCormick, Pully 22.7 5. Fischer, MAR 19.7 |
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| 1. Chambers, VER 12.2 2. Johnson, Vevey 11.8 3. Toure, Bernex 11.3 4. McCormick, Pully 9.7 5. Zidi, Chene 9.5 |
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| 1. Gothuey, CHN 6.7 2. Johnson, Vevey 6.0 3. Petkovic, FRI 4.3 4. Grandjean, VER 4.3 5. Chambers, VER 4.2 |
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Barquisimeto, Venezuela.- Duros de Lara defeated Estudiantes de Guarico in Gameday 1 of the LNB 2008 Semifinals while playing at a temporary home, the UCLA dome. Meanwhile, Caciques de Trujillo surprised Centauros de Apure as visitors and took a huge first step towards advancing to their first ever LNB Finals.
SCOREBOARDS
SEMIFINALS (Duros leads 1-0)
Duros de Lara 94 - Estudiantes de Guarico 81 (Wed)
UCLA Dome - Barquisimeto, Lara
Quarter by quarter
DUR: 20-23-25-26= 94
EST: 19-15-21-26= 81
Scorers
DUR: Amber Marin (208-C-81) 16 points, Carlos Cedeno (193-G/F-85) 14 points, Lawrence Wallace (183-G-81) 13 points, Francisco Centeno (201-G/F-85) 10 points, Keving Palacios (203-F/C-84) 9 points, Kenji Urdaneta (188-G-85) 8 points, Francisco Sanabria (190-G-77) 7 points, Jesus Centeno (190-G-85) 6 points, Peter Kvietek (203-C-77) 6 points, Jackson Zapata (198-F-85) 4 points, Carlos Quintero (202-F-85) 0 points, Heissler Guillent (191-G-86) 0 points
EST: David Ruffin (193-G/F-84) 18 points, Jhoyfer Diaz (196-F-87) 14 points, Derwin Ramirez (191-F-82) 14 points, Victor David Diaz (195-F-68) 11 points, Luis Julio (199-F-80) 8 points, Randy Vazquez (190-G-78) 7 points, Jose Martinez (196-F-82) 6 points, Carlos Guatache (192-G/F-85) 2 points, Deivis Aranguren (192-F-85) 1 point, Leonardo Cappare (186-G-80) 0 points, Vladimir Saavedra (200-F-77) 0 points, Harold Guatache 0 points
SEMIFINALS (Caciques leads 1-0)
Caciques de Trujillo 99 - Centauros de Apure 83 (Wed)
Biruaca Dome - Biruaca, Apure
Quarter by quarter
APU: 19-21-20-23= 83
CAC: 30-25-26-18= 99
Scorers
APU: Lennox McCoy (188-G-77) 13 points, Elvis Montero (193-G-78) 11 points
CAC: Michael Flores (192-G-85) 29 points, Edgar Arteaga (198-F-76) 14 points
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ESB Lille Metropole - TTT Riga 71:53
French Lille Metropole celebrated the initial win in the EuroLeague Women as they beat Latvian strugglers TTT Riga 71:53. Geraldine Robert (184-F-80) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Ljubica Drljaca (190-F-78) nailed 15 and Jolene Anderson (173-G-86, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: Wisconsin) posted 11. Essence Carson (183-G-86, college: Rutgers) finished the night with 14 points for the Latvian side.
Essence Carson started the campaign with a lay-up as TTT Riga hoped to leave French Lille Metropole winless. Trailing 9:14, the hosts however produced 11-0 run to take 20:14 at the end of the first as Castro nailed two. A 20-9 in the second quarter lifted them up to 40:23 at the halftime.
Kityzina and Essence Carson reduced the gap entering the third frame for 42:27. Anderson's three however gave the hosts plus 20, 51:31. Tatyana Troina (188-F/C-81, college: S.Carolina) closed the period at 58:37 from the arc. In the last quarter there was no chance Riga could catch up. The hosts continued to dominate the court and won the first game this season in Euroleague.
In another games of the group Umana Reyer remained undefeated even after the game against CSKA. Italian team proved the ambition and upset one of the favorites of Euroleague 66:63. MKB Euroleasing and Gambrinus battled for the third win in EuroLeague Women Group B in Hungary. The local team celebrated 68:65 victory due to the third period.
ESB Lille Metropole: Geraldine Robert 21 points and 15 rebounds, Ljubica Drljaca 15, Jolene Anderson 11.
TTT Riga: Essence Carson 14, Tatyana Troina 11
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ESB Lille Metropole - TTT Riga 71:53
French Lille Metropole celebrated the initial win in the EuroLeague Women as they beat Latvian strugglers TTT Riga 71:53. Geraldine Robert (184-F-80) top-scored for the winners with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Ljubica Drljaca (190-F-78) nailed 15 and Jolene Anderson (173-G-86, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: Wisconsin) posted 11. Essence Carson (183-G-86, college: Rutgers) finished the night with 14 points for the Latvian side.
Essence Carson started the campaign with a lay-up as TTT Riga hoped to leave French Lille Metropole winless. Trailing 9:14, the hosts however produced 11-0 run to take 20:14 at the end of the first as Castro nailed two. A 20-9 in the second quarter lifted them up to 40:23 at the halftime.
Kityzina and Essence Carson reduced the gap entering the third frame for 42:27. Anderson's three however gave the hosts plus 20, 51:31. Tatyana Troina (188-F/C-81, college: S.Carolina) closed the period at 58:37 from the arc. In the last quarter there was no chance Riga could catch up. The hosts continued to dominate the court and won the first game this season in Euroleague.
In another games of the group Umana Reyer remained undefeated even after the game against CSKA. Italian team proved the ambition and upset one of the favorites of Euroleague 66:63. MKB Euroleasing and Gambrinus battled for the third win in EuroLeague Women Group B in Hungary. The local team celebrated 68:65 victory due to the third period.
ESB Lille Metropole: Geraldine Robert 21 points and 15 rebounds, Ljubica Drljaca 15, Jolene Anderson 11.
TTT Riga: Essence Carson 14, Tatyana Troina 11
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