LeBron was King today as he sank the Orlando Magic in the dying seconds of Game 2. More importantly he saved his team from going down 0-2 on the Cavs home floor.
Before we get to LeBron James and his heroics today, let's take a look at what's making news.
- Penrith is a local Sydney association that gave us NBL products in Olympian Matt Nielsen and NBL journeyman Ben Knight. It is still going strong at the grassroots level but there is a fear it may suffer with no local team in a national competition.
Sydney used to host a great rivalry in the Kings vs the Razorbacks. Sadly, neither team is no longer a part of the professional landscape.
- "He's (Joe Ingles) a talented kid; I think he's definitely a strong second-round prospect," Bucks director of player personnel Dave Babcock said. "He can shoot it; he can really pass it. He needs to get stronger, but he's interesting." (courtesy of JSOnline)
Read the full article on Ingles here.
- The latest on Pat Mills, Atlanta Hawks may show some interest with pick 19.
- Utah Utes coach Jim Boylen loves to hug an Aussie, mainly Luke Nevill. (courtesy of the Desert News.)
Ute basketball coach Jim Boylen said last week that it took some love to bring out the best in Mountain West MVP Luke Nevill.
"I used to hug Luke every chance I got," said Boylen.
He said during his first year as coach, Nevill would just stand there, arms stiffly at his sides, looking awkward and uncomfortable when Boylen hugged him.
"My mom's a hugger and I'd hug Luke in the weight room after games and he'd just stand there ... but about the last eight months he's finally hugged me back. That says something. He didn't feel good about expressing that — and I know he loves me," said Boylen. "Sometimes you've got to force it on him."
- Next week (27-31 May) will see the NBA hold a Pre Draft Combine in Chicago. Only two Aussies made the list, Pat Mills and Joe Ingles.
- Fans riot during Greek League Final.
- The Townsville/Cairns rivalry sparks up again tonight. The two teams clash against each other in the QABL.
- Cairns Taipans will chase the top Victorian talent hard, for the upcoming season.
- Help needed. Launceston the winners of the 1981 NBL trophy are looking for some of their lost items.
- Chuck and Larry getting married? Read more from Boti Nagy on this.
LeBron was clutch today!
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
LeBron Becoming Clutch & News
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Young Aussie Talent
Rhys Murphy and Angus Brandt are joining the Beavers!
Today's entry I take a look at what some of the Aussie NBA prospects are up to and update you on where some of young talent will be attending college next season.
- 8. "Luke Nevill, 7-1, 250, Utah: Reigning Mountain West Player of the Year has nice touch and decent skills, but lacks athleticism." Courtesy of Pro Basketball News
Utah Utes centre Luke Nevill is currently ranked eighth in the Pro Basketball News depth charts at his position.
The Utes all time leading shot block passed up an opportunity to play at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Neville averaged 17pts and 9rebs per game which saw him awarded the Mountain West Player of the Year.
It is not unusual for a player to skip this tournament if they are confident they have done enough to get drafted. Playing at Portsmouth will only hurt their chances.
- 9. "Aron Baynes, 6-10, 270, Washington State: Australia native had great career to help aid the Cougs' resurgence, but is in the same boat as his countryman Nevill, a smart player lacking athleticism. He lacks Nevill's height, too.10. Goran Suton, Michigan State 6-10, 250: He's not the prototype, but you can't argue with the results he's helped garner, not to mention how intelligent his game is. Will make a living with the mid-range jumper... more than likely in Europe." Courtesy of Pro Basketball News
Unlike Nevill, Baynes felt he needed to play at the Portsmouth Tournament.
Baynes did what was expected, rebound and shoot a good percentage. He averaged almost 13 pts, 8rebs and 1.3blks a game, while shooting 57% from the field.
Any scout that was at the game would have known Baynes can do this.
Click here for complete player stats from the PIT.
- 6 "Patrick Mills, 6-0, 180, St. Mary's: At the very least, he's a tempo-changer off the bench who will thrive at pushing the pace and dribbling around opposing guards like traffic cones. The dimunitive Aussie got to improve his shooting stroke and will be a defensive liability over extended minutes, but if he learns to mask his lack of size, he'll be a difference-maker." Courtesy of Pro Basketball News.
Mills is ranked sixth at the PG position. More on Mills in the coming week.
- Brock Motum has decided to go with his original choice and stay at Pac-10 school Washington State.
WSU has had a coaching change from Tony Bennett to Ken Bone over the past few weeks. Bone and assistant coach Ben Johnson made a mad dash to Australia to meet with the young lefty. He was happy with what he heard and remained true with his commitment to the Cougars.
- Angus Brandt has committed to Oregon State Beavers.
Brandt left the Blue Mountains, NSW last year and caught the attention of many as soon as he landed in the USA.
After some fierce recruiting Brandt has chosen the Beaver over many others. He has been honing his skills at the high school level at Lake Forest (Ill) Academy. He averaged 14 pts and 10rebs per game.
It seemed inevitable the Brandt would land in the North West as OSU and the Academy have close ties.
- Little known Aussie Rhys Murphy has also committed to the Beavers.
Murphy has also been playing high school ball in the States (Maine). He is an athletic wing player who is still very much developing.
My eyes in the USA have commented on how this kid is a real sleeper. Time will tell.
- "The disagreement follows a separate stoush last week over BA's requirement that every club provide a $1 million bank guarantee as a condition of entry into the new league, which led to the resignation of Melbourne Tigers' co-owner Seamus McPeake from the BA board."
Full article courtesy of The Age.
- Boti Nagy tells his side of the story as well.
Cavs Proposal
- 8. "Luke Nevill, 7-1, 250, Utah: Reigning Mountain West Player of the Year has nice touch and decent skills, but lacks athleticism." Courtesy of Pro Basketball News
Utah Utes centre Luke Nevill is currently ranked eighth in the Pro Basketball News depth charts at his position.
The Utes all time leading shot block passed up an opportunity to play at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Neville averaged 17pts and 9rebs per game which saw him awarded the Mountain West Player of the Year.
It is not unusual for a player to skip this tournament if they are confident they have done enough to get drafted. Playing at Portsmouth will only hurt their chances.
- 9. "Aron Baynes, 6-10, 270, Washington State: Australia native had great career to help aid the Cougs' resurgence, but is in the same boat as his countryman Nevill, a smart player lacking athleticism. He lacks Nevill's height, too.10. Goran Suton, Michigan State 6-10, 250: He's not the prototype, but you can't argue with the results he's helped garner, not to mention how intelligent his game is. Will make a living with the mid-range jumper... more than likely in Europe." Courtesy of Pro Basketball News
Unlike Nevill, Baynes felt he needed to play at the Portsmouth Tournament.
Baynes did what was expected, rebound and shoot a good percentage. He averaged almost 13 pts, 8rebs and 1.3blks a game, while shooting 57% from the field.
Any scout that was at the game would have known Baynes can do this.
Click here for complete player stats from the PIT.
- 6 "Patrick Mills, 6-0, 180, St. Mary's: At the very least, he's a tempo-changer off the bench who will thrive at pushing the pace and dribbling around opposing guards like traffic cones. The dimunitive Aussie got to improve his shooting stroke and will be a defensive liability over extended minutes, but if he learns to mask his lack of size, he'll be a difference-maker." Courtesy of Pro Basketball News.
Mills is ranked sixth at the PG position. More on Mills in the coming week.
- Brock Motum has decided to go with his original choice and stay at Pac-10 school Washington State.
WSU has had a coaching change from Tony Bennett to Ken Bone over the past few weeks. Bone and assistant coach Ben Johnson made a mad dash to Australia to meet with the young lefty. He was happy with what he heard and remained true with his commitment to the Cougars.
- Angus Brandt has committed to Oregon State Beavers.
Brandt left the Blue Mountains, NSW last year and caught the attention of many as soon as he landed in the USA.
After some fierce recruiting Brandt has chosen the Beaver over many others. He has been honing his skills at the high school level at Lake Forest (Ill) Academy. He averaged 14 pts and 10rebs per game.
It seemed inevitable the Brandt would land in the North West as OSU and the Academy have close ties.
- Little known Aussie Rhys Murphy has also committed to the Beavers.
Murphy has also been playing high school ball in the States (Maine). He is an athletic wing player who is still very much developing.
My eyes in the USA have commented on how this kid is a real sleeper. Time will tell.
- "The disagreement follows a separate stoush last week over BA's requirement that every club provide a $1 million bank guarantee as a condition of entry into the new league, which led to the resignation of Melbourne Tigers' co-owner Seamus McPeake from the BA board."
Full article courtesy of The Age.
- Boti Nagy tells his side of the story as well.
Cavs Proposal
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Mills Declares For Draft - No Agent Hire Yet
Pat Mills to the NBA?
Thanks to AP Sports Writer Dennis Passa, we find out that Aussie point guard Pat Mills has entered his name into this year's NBA Draft.
The St Mary's College student has not hired an agent so he is still eligible to return to the Gaels.
BRISBANE, Australia (AP)—Saint Mary’s star guard Patty Mills will make himself available for the NBA draft in June, possibly giving up the final two years of his college basketball eligibility in the United States.
Mills, a member of the Australian national team, concluded his second season with the Gaels, averaging career highs of 18.7 points, 4.0 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 steals per game. Saint Mary’s lost in the quarterfinals of the NIT college tournament.
On Friday, he told a teleconference initiated by Basketball Australia from Saint Mary’s in Moraga, Calif., that he would not sign with an agent ahead of the June 25 draft at Madison Square Garden, allowing him to return to school if he is not selected.
“It’s a win-win situation for me,” Mills said. “If I don’t get all the feedback that I want or need, I come back for my third year.”
Players who declare their availability for the NBA draft can also pull their name beforehand to retain their college eligibility as long as they haven’t employed an agent.
The 30 players chosen in the first round of the draft are guaranteed three-year contracts.
“It was a tough decision to come across … sitting down with my family and coach,” Mills said. “I really need to push myself and challenge myself to the next level, test the waters and get the feedback.”
Mills, 20, said he has no particular NBA team in mind.
“I will come across them in the next few weeks,” he said. “We’ll sit down and sort out the teams. Right now, I have to work on my conditioning, my basketball. These are the things I am worrying about at this point.”
First up, though, are his remaining classes this school year.
“I still have another semester left and I am doing the best I can to finish them off,” Mills said. “I have never been in this situation, I’m new to it all … learning how to handle the off-court distractions as well as my work on court."
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